video connections / PVR

[jussi]

So I'm setting up my first PVR. Gutting my older comp and using a newer case. I think the Mobo failed on the old one. Plus newer case is portable and looks cooler . Currently I have the Satellite receiver hooked up via s-video to a set top DVD player/burner then a componet cable to the TV (no component-in on the DVD burner).

My original plan (or rather one I read on the net) to setup the PVR was to use a splitter from the receiver with one signal going to the PVR and one going to the DVD player. This will all be done using coax

My question is since I currently use an s-video connection will I lose much picture quality going to coaxial.

Also as I understand it, component offers the best quality followed by s-video, composite, then coaxial. One thing I still don't understand though is if the connection coming into your house is coaxial how does using a better cable say component, enhance the picture (I know it does, I'm just not sure how it works )

[BobSch]

One thing I still don't understand though is if the connection coming into your house is coaxial how does using a better cable say component, enhance the picture (I know it does, I'm just not sure how it works )

Actually, it doesn't. Using different cabling can't improve your signal. At most it will keep it from degrading. One thing you don't want to do is take a coax signal, convert it to component, s-video or composite then re-convert it to coax. Your original plan to split the coax will probably give you the best quality your going to get.

[LCHIEN]

I concur with Bob, he explained it well.