cable questions

[greenjudas]

I have just purchased a Canon LV S3 projector.I will be using it with a Harman Kardon dvd player.The Canon has a D-sub[vga],s video and composite connections.My H/K dvd has scart,s video and composite connections. What do you think would be my best option.Is there such a cable as scart to d sub?The easiest option would be to get a s video cable but I realise that isn't the best.How would a quality s video cable perform in comparison to a middle of the road component cable.Obviously I don't have component,but would like to know if I could get pretty good picture quality with s video.Any advice will be greatly appreciated.......Jeff

[Azeke]

Jeff,

I would just purchase a very good s-video cable. You could probably order a specialized cable, but that would just cost more money and probably not provide significant video improvement. Just my humble opinion.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[greenjudas]

Azeke,thanks for your help.If I was to get a decent s video,it would be around 30ft,is that going to be too long and would I suffer PQ loss.If it is too long a run,what should the max be in your opinion?

[Azeke]

Azeke,thanks for your help.If I was to get a decent s video,it would be around 30ft,is that going to be too long and would I suffer PQ loss.If it is too long a run,what should the max be in your opinion?

You're welcome Jeff.

A 30 ft run should be fine, I have seen runs of up to 100 ft with S-video. I would be comfortable with 50 ft max run, anything longer than that I would be somewhat concerned with video signal degredation.

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Best regards,

Azeke

[greenjudas]

Yeah,I was hoping Lex might offer his opinion to my questions.........Lex.......Lex.......are you there? :Z

[Chris D]

I would pursue the higher connections, as they CAN give a noticeable improvement on video quality. Those connections you have definitely are non-standard, so I have NO idea if there is such a thing as SCART to D-sub, but you can check.

[MarkR]

Scart to VGA adaptor is what you need. Might take a little time to track one down but worth the effort IMO.

[MarkR]

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[wkhanna]

Yeah,I was hoping Lex might offer his opinion to my questions.........Lex.......Lex.......are you there? :Z

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