Any point in getting a VHS VCR with component outputs to view on a 50" HDTV?

[jimmy w]

Especially compared to a upconverted DVD thru DVI, a VHS tape looks pretty bad using a composite connection. Would the picture improve much if I were to get a VCR with component connection? Or, should I just leave the tapes for the 27" TV and forget about watching them on the bigger screen?

 

[Privateer]

What are you watching with the VHS player?

 

[mulester7]

......I have seen a marked difference through the years with S-VHS machines using S-VHS tapes....the only drawback is a recording can only be played on an S-VHS machine if recorded on one, and S-VHS tape is used....the image quality is actually much better, though......

 

[jimmy w]

I want to view "regular" pre-recorded VHS tapes (movies). I don't think those are S-VHS. Any point in getting a VCR with a component output in this case?
Thanks!

 

[Duffinator]

I want to view "regular" pre-recorded VHS tapes (movies). I don't think those are S-VHS. Any point in getting a VCR with a component output in this case?
Thanks!

Do they even make a VCR with component output? And if so what's the point? I believe you will see a slight improvement using regular tapes on an S-VHS machine with the S-Video cable. But whatever you do it's still not going to come close to DVD quality. Instead of spending the money on another machine use that money to replace a few of your favorite movies on VHS in DVD.

 

[claudermilk]

I've never heard of a VCR with component outs. The best I know of is JVC's S-Video S-VHS players (and the 9911 is on my to-get list)--and they seem to be the only ones left on the market, everything else ultra cheapie stuff.

 

[just_visiting]

I've never heard of a VCR with component outs. The best I know of is JVC's S-Video S-VHS players (and the 9911 is on my to-get list)--and they seem to be the only ones left on the market, everything else ultra cheapie stuff.

JVC D-VHS. Component out and optical-out. Compatible with VHS and S-VHS.

 

[claudermilk]

Really? I though it wasn't compatible. You learn something new every day.

 

[Duffinator]

JVC D-VHS. Component out and optical-out. Compatible with VHS and S-VHS.

I didn't know that either. But that would be an expensive way to watch crappy looking VHS movies. Again, I'd spend the money on DVD's and leave the VCR in the closet.

 

[just_visiting]

Yes, it works. I have the JVC DH40000U. Eventhough it works I never use it cuz it takes up a precious component input on my Denon 3805. HD receiver, DVD and DVD recorder uses up the 3 component inouts. I'll use it in the future if I go HDMI route.