Composite video, why most recent AV preamp/pro/receivers still have these?

[polkatese]

I just don't get it, given the trend with HDMI, Multichannels, etc in the past few years, I failed to see why most recent gears still has composite video hookup option? Even S-Video has almost reached the status of being obsolete (IMO). Those expensive real estate in the back is better off used for extra HDMI, multiple analog 7.1, several sets components, yada yada yada.

Seriouly, I am curious how many of you still has use for composite video in connecting your video gears?

I am just ranting.

[treitz3]

You can still hook up older VCR's, camcorders, portable DVD players and other devices that don't offer other types of connections. They may be obsolete for some, but not mainstream yet. I wouldn't but a TV without them.

[ben62670]

I do. A lot of DVDs still use them. Computers still use them. The thing I would like to see on Pre's, and receivers is a second set of 7.1 direct inputs. No matter what the signal is if you sneeze on a display it is still going to be red. green, and blue. If you get a very nice player sometimes they will do the conversion from digital to analog better than the display, or the Pre/receiver.

[Serendipity]

You can still hook up older VCR's, camcorders, portable DVD players and other devices that don't offer other types of connections. They may be obsolete for some, but not mainstream yet. I wouldn't but a TV without them.

That's the only way for me to hook up my camcorder and Super Nintendo :)

[polkatese]

I can see that with TV, but with receivers/pre/pro?

[wingnut4772]

They are handy for utlity screen displays like my SMS-1 or menu displays for device where PQ is not important.

[treitz3]

Chit! I forgot the SMS-1. Good point there Darla.

I can see that with TV, but with receivers/pre/pro?

They are there for the folks that have the old dinosaur TV's with only a cable hookup and nothing else. Sheer convenience. The industry has so many different connections out there that they are forced to keep up with all of them, or lose certain market share because of non-compatibility.

[cfrizz]

That is what the majority of my equipment has. I'm not the least bit interested in HDMI yet. And since I don't plan on upgrading any equipment anytime soon I keep with what I have.

[Willow]

OSD, is what I can think of

[F1nut]

HDMI sucks. How many effing versions do they have now, 3...4 because they can't get it right. That's BS.

[mantis]

Entry Level receivers don't video upconvert and need the composite to display onscreen menu systems. Enter the Yamaha rxv661.

As said, there is to much gear that people still use and want to include in there systems. I see it everyday.

Dan

[Face]

HDMI sucks. How many effing versions do they have now, 3...4 because they can't get it right. That's BS.

I heard the 4th is going to be the final, then they're possible going to firewire.

[F1nut]

I heard the 4th is going to be the final, then they're possible going to firewire.

Hilarious.

[Bill Ayotte]

I heard the 4th is going to be the final, then they're possible going to firewire.

At least I didn't go out and buy a HDMI processor like I was going to a while ago, I would be setting fire to someone's warehouse if this **** disappeared a little after a year of being out..

[tommyboy]

I just don't get it, given the trend with HDMI, Multichannels, etc in the past few years, I failed to see why most recent gears still has composite video hookup option? Even S-Video has almost reached the status of being obsolete (IMO). Those expensive real estate in the back is better off used for extra HDMI, multiple analog 7.1, several sets components, yada yada yada.

Seriouly, I am curious how many of you still has use for composite video in connecting your video gears?

I am just ranting.

Well, how about people (still the majority) who don't have HD, like me. I don't use composite, but I run all connections to my reciever using S-video, and run one S-video to the tv. Plus, most people (yes, not you guys;)) don't want to spend 100 bucks a piece on HDMI cables.

[wingnut4772]

By the time I get back into the swing of things I am sure I will be looking to get my first holograph projector.:p

[phipiper10]

This is the potential downfall of being an early adopter- generally higher costs costs, some limited options in terms of compatability and possibility of a brief lifespan.

I'm staying patient on the video/dvd front.

At least I didn't go out and buy a HDMI processor like I was going to a while ago, I would be setting fire to someone's warehouse if this **** disappeared a little after a year of being out..

I use composite for OSD as well.

[polkatese]

Plus, most people (yes, not you guys;)) don't want to spend 100 bucks a piece on HDMI cables.

monoprice.com, that's where my HDMI cables came from, 10 footer for $19.24


I see that some of you DO has use for composite, and that's cool.

[obieone]

You still need composites for SACD, and us cheap f*cks that don't want to upgrade our satelite rcvrs!

[AndyGwis]

I use it for SNES and N64. Smash Brothers, baby!