I've read several reviews that have stated that on the "upconversion" models of DVD players an HDMI cable is required.
The reason I ask is that I have a 43" Hitachi HDTV that I've had for about 5 years now that does not have an HDMI input jack so if that is the case then an HD DVD player or the "upconversion" models will be useless on my TV. Am I right?
Composite is that yellow video cable and gives the worst picture quality. S-video gives better standard definition (480) picture quality. Component (blue,red & green) and HDMI transmit SD and HD (480,720,1080). The ability to upconvert DVDs is something that’s restricted by the DISC to the HDMI input. A few discs don’t have the restrictive software and can be upconverted over component.
HD DVD players and discs work just fine over component.