Multiple component hook up tv,dvr,dvd,blue ray

[IMind]

I think the DAV-X1 is an integrated DVD upscaler and receiver together. It looks like you should be able to get everything hooked up video wise and get the best PQ you can expect to get. Simply plug the Blu-ray and DAV-X1 directly into the XBR via HDMI and the DirecTV in via component video. No need to use HDMI on satellite. Then plug the Blu-ray and the DirecTV HD-20 audio into the coaxial digital inputs on the DAV-X1 (marked Video 1/SAT 1, Video 2/SAT 2). You wont be using the DAV-X1 to switch video inputs only audio. Since there is no component video in or HDMI in on the DAV-X1 you wouldn't get HD if you put your video through the DAV-X1 only if you connect directly to the TV. The only issue is that the DAV-X1 doesn't support the latest and greatest audio formats that Blu-ray has to offer (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.) and since it only accepts coaxial/optical digital in the best you can do is two channel PCM, or lossy DTS or Dolby Digital.

[bluesman]

Originally Posted by IMind

I think the DAV-X1 is an integrated DVD upscaler and receiver together. It looks like you should be able to get everything hooked up video wise and get the best PQ you can expect to get. Simply plug the Blu-ray and DAV-X1 directly into the XBR via HDMI and the DirecTV in via component video. No need to use HDMI on satellite. Then plug the Blu-ray and the DirecTV HD-20 audio into the coaxial digital inputs on the DAV-X1 (marked Video 1/SAT 1, Video 2/SAT 2). You wont be using the DAV-X1 to switch video inputs only audio. Since there is no component video in or HDMI in on the DAV-X1 you wouldn't get HD if you put your video through the DAV-X1 only if you connect directly to the TV. The only issue is that the DAV-X1 doesn't support the latest and greatest audio formats that Blu-ray has to offer (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.) and since it only accepts coaxial/optical digital in the best you can do is two channel PCM, or lossy DTS or Dolby Digital.

Thanks Imind,
I do have HDMI and Optical in/outlets on every component with my XBR TV having 2 HDMI plus the optical outlet.

But I am going to try and hook my Blue Ray directly into my TV and follow your instructions. My DVR-20 is also High Definition.

Thanks,
Bluesman

[syncguy]

This sounds good. You will need to switch audio and video separately. But it is okay.
Regarding upscaling: The blu-ray player that you are getting may not be the best upconverter. Hence it is worthwhile testing yourself, blu-ray player versus upscaling dvd player. Interesting to find out the outcome.

[IMind]

Originally Posted by bluesman

Thanks Imind,
I do have HDMI and Optical in/outlets on every component with my XBR TV having 2 HDMI plus the optical outlet.

But I am going to try and hook my Blue Ray directly into my TV and follow your instructions. My DVR-20 is also High Definition.

Thanks,
Bluesman

Your DVR-20 is HD, but it wont do anything better than 1080i so there's no need to use HDMI you can get away with component. The red, green, and blue RCA cables.

[syncguy]

Originally Posted by IMind

Your DVR-20 is HD, but it wont do anything better than 1080i so there's no need to use HDMI you can get away with component. The red, green, and blue RCA cables.

Yes, you could get away with component if it is 1080i. However, IMO use HDMI when ever you can and PQ would be better.

[bluesman]

Originally Posted by syncguy

Yes, you could get away with component if it is 1080i. However, IMO use HDMI when ever you can and PQ would be better.

Thanks to both of you guys. I have a couple extra HDMI cables. I'll try it with HDMI since 1 cable is easier to hook up (if you could see my spider web behind my audio/video console you'd understand why I'll try the HDMI cable.

I'll let you know how it turns out.
Your advice is very much appreciated.
Thanks again,
Bluesman

[syncguy]

Originally Posted by bluesman

Thanks to both of you guys. I have a couple extra HDMI cables. I'll try it with HDMI since 1 cable is easier to hook up (if you could see my spider web behind my audio/video console you'd understand why I'll try the HDMI cable.

I'll let you know how it turns out.
Your advice is very much appreciated.
Thanks again,
Bluesman

You are welcome. regards.