My JVC D-Series has component inputs. Does that mean that it is HDTV ready?? What would happen if it were given a 480p signal. Now, I now that it isn't progressive scan, but does it still look better. Also, it has the ability to do 800 lines hor resolution. What does that mean in regards to resolutions. I only ask becuase Nintendo's new GameCube, when hooked up to a TV through component inputs will give out 480p. Can anyone shead some light on this???

If your tv has component inputs and the tv has progressive scanning ability it would just look better. 480p means progressive scanning while 480i is interlaced. The difference between the two is simple the progressive image is drawn on the the screen once each 1/60th of a second. While interlaced Image is 1/30 of a second. The Progressive image is drawn on the tv as a whole while the interlaced is split up and draws the lines of resolution in even and odd fields. It is not HDTV ready. HDTV ready means there is a D-Terminal connecter which you can plug a HDTV receiver into it. Gamecube nice choice!!!

Also if anybody on this board notices that im not correct. Correct me. That is my understanding of what he is asking.

Jason

It really depends on the resolution of your television set itself....the component inputs don't necessarily mean you can have the HD signal. Although if your television can support 720p/1080i signal levels, then you have HD.

Thanks, but i am still a little confused. All the JVC page has to say about the D-Series is that it has a Digital 2-line comb filter, and 800 lines of horizontal resolution. I guess I'll just have to wait till November, plus the game cube in and see what happens.

I don't think this will work. Your TV is not an HDTV as far as I can tell. That means it can't do progressive scanning. Unless the GC can do both through its component outputs, I think you (we) are stuck with Svideo.

i think it also puts out an interlaced signal with the component cables, but i'm not too sure.

If your tv can 'read' a progressive scan signal and has components video in, you will be able to use your GameCube on it and it will look awesome. To have 'HDTV' your tv will need to be able to display 720 lines of resolution progressive scan OR 1080 lines of resolution interlaced scan. Look in your manual and see what it says....800 lines of resolution is great, but, it's probably interlaced so it's not HDTV per say, but you will have extrememly detailed pictures from any component input you give it!

Hope that helps a bit more.

thanks alot matt. yeah, my DVD player is running through my component ins right now, and it looks pretty sweet. i can tell a definate difference over my parents setup where they are using s-video.

Mad Chad.
Just to clear up your first question, The answer is NO, just because your TV has component video inputs, that does not mean it is HD capable.

Right, joec. And it will also not accept progressive input, only interlaced. Even if your DVD player has progressive capabilities, it must be configured to output interlaced (480i) to your TV's component video inputs.

The D series JVC's are neither hdtv or 480p. Still nice sets though.

The original question was about the Gamecube, not a DVD player. I don't think we'll see final specs on the GC until it ships, Nintendo is too secretive.

But, the answer is: if the GC outputs ONLY progressive signal on the component out, it will not work with your TV. If the GC can be switched between i and p output, you will need to use i.

GameCube, DVD player, whatever...... the TV can only handle interlaced input.

Your first question was I believe if your tv is HD capable because of component inputs. The answer is it must be able to scan at 31.5 mhz to be HDTV capable. It your tv doesnt have this scan rate then it can do progressive scan but wont be able to accept an hd signal. AT least that is how I understand it.

"The answer is it must be able to scan at 31.5 mhz to be HDTV capable"

Make the 31.5KHz, and we're back in reality.