low resolution flag for component video

[jerrydf]

I just faxed this letter to the Blu-Ray Disk Association:

"I would like to be a Blu-Ray consumer customer but first I need two questions answered.

I have a six year old high definition TV set that has component video inputs but no DVI or HDMI.

I read that the BD specifications provide for a low resolution flag that can optionally be turned on in the manufacturing software so the (analog) component video outputs get no better than a 480p output. Also, I read, that if that restriction is used, the packaging for that disk should indicate this limitation. I have examined several dozen BD packages and cannot recognize any mention of this restriction. I also read that Sony, so far, has elected to not use this restriction.

Since, if I purchase a Blu-Ray player, I would have to connect it to my TV using component video, I would not be pleased to find I am only able to watch 480p. So my questions are:

1. What should I look for on the BD packaging to tell me if that disk has resolution output restriction?

2. Currently, what studios are (or are not) using that restriction? I realize this is always subject to change."

Do any of you have any CERTAIN answers to my queries? Thanks.