component, s-video and composite newbie


Finaaly broke down and got a Pioneer DV 656A and a Pioneer elite vsx-41 receiver. My tTV is an old tosiba which take only the composite video input.

1. Should I hook my DVD to my receiver to each other with the Component or the s-cable? Will this have any effect, or setup problem for the TV which is composite only?
2. Do I need to hook up all the 5.1 RCA audio cables between the DVD and the receiver, or is this taken care of by the video cable?
3. How do I hook up the TV so I can get signals into the surround sound system and out of the receiver?

Thanks in advance the manual suck...
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Showing 1 response by reubent

Ivanj,

Cable TV is notorious for causing ground loop issues. You likely need to isolate the cable TV input from your system. There are a couple of manufacturers that make isolation devices for this purpose. Mondial makes one and I think RadioShack also makes one. The Mondial unit cost about $70. I think it is called "Magic Block" or something like that.

So, a good test for this would be to select TV on the receiver. Hear the buzz? Disconnect the cable input while listening. Did the buzz go away? If yes, the problem is your cable is causing a ground loop.

I hope this helps.

Enjoy,

TIC