Scientific-Altanta 3100hd output hd/s-videod together?

[rsblaski]

I was wondering if anyone can tell me if the Scientific-Altanta 3100hd will put out HD and S-video signals simultaneously?
I have a Panasoninc Showstopper and would like to know if it would be possible to watch a HD program and record the SD version at the same time, or if it is necessary to manually switch between component and S-video outputs.
Thanks in advance,
Rick (transplanted from Milwaukee in 1999)

[Gregg Lengling]

From what I read in the manuals I could find on the internet, if it is outputing a signal on the Component outputs it will not be send a signal to the composite. The composite is not activated on HD channels only on SD channels.


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[Joseph S]

It does do this for all channels but the HD channels where it outputs black. If you want to tape HBO, you have to watch 311.

So...
I have a Panasoninc Showstopper and would like to know if it would be possible to watch a HD program and record the SD version at the same time, or if it is necessary to manually switch between component and S-video outputs.

No, you can't do this.

[This message has been edited by Joseph S (edited 01-01-2003).]

[brewtownska]

Here's what I pulled off the Scientific Atlanta about their new Explorer 4200HD box...it'll do everythign you asked about. Now we only have to cross our fingers that TWC will supply them. I already asked the question on the TWC forum, and the reply I got said they'll pass the info on the guy who orders equipment to see if they plan to get 'em.
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The Explorer 4200HD home gateway will be able to display video at user selectable scan rates of 480i, 480P, 720P, or 1080i out of the HDTV outputs. In addition, the user will be able to stretch and zoom the video picture to maximize the viewable area on HDTV displays and scale HDTV video within the program guide. The Explorer 4200HD home gateway will be capable of simultaneously displaying an HD image while down-converting it to SD via the NTSC outputs. This will allow subscribers to output HD content to their VCRs in SD format. Plus, the Explorer 4200HD complies with the EIA-708 closed captioning specification. The new home gateway will include a USB port, an optional DVI HDTV digital interface with HDCP high-bandwidth digital content protection and an optional IEEE 1394 digital interface with 5C copy protection capability.

In addition, the Explorer 4200HD home gateway, with an internal dual-capable DOCSIS/DAVIC modem and high-performance CPU, graphics and memory interfaces, will deliver digital interactive services such as on-demand TV, Web browsing and t-commerce at rapid speeds. The device can also be utilized to deliver high-speed data to home networks and personal computers.

[djl7]

You can use both the composite and s-video from the box but hd will only come through the composite and normal cable will only come through the s-video. I have both in use, one connected to 2 different inputs. I use the s-video to watch everything but HD channels ( hate the normal format size on my widescreen tv). I switch inputs to watch HD channels,

[JoeK]

Of course you meant component, not composite. I use s-video for non-HD material most of the time. I have seen on the AVS forum where some have had better luck with composite for the analog broadcasts.

[djl7]

Ooooppps....yes I meant component