Hi Daniel..hadnt checked this post recently and just saw your question. It was in the fine print in the input/output function setting. The d-vhs gives you 3 options..720 to 1080, no conv., or all to 480i. I had it set to no conv. and in a note at the bottom of the page it says..NOTE: when you receive signals via the i-link connection OR play back the picture in 1080i, 720p or 480p , the signal IS NOT output thru the s-video or video outputs if set to 720 to 1080 , or NO CONV. That was the problem..i changed it and all was good. I remembered then when i first got the machine i had a devil of a time finding that. Its really buried in the manual.