If a DVD-R has only s-video in, is component out likely to be better than s-video?

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I'm playing around with a Pioneer DVR-720H-S DVD recorder - has a 160 gb HD. It is a little different to the European units in that there are no SCART connections, only s-video in (no digital in curse it) but a choice of composite, s-video & component out.
In the set up here s-video out is the most convenient to use although I could use component via a switcher unit -> more cables & mess. I will do this if it would mean better quality output but I figure if the best is s-video in the signal could hardly be improved so s-video out is likely to be just as good as component.
Anyone any experience or comments on this?
BTW I'm well aware of the inherent advantage of component over s-video but I'm sceptical as to whether is would be significant in this situation. And no, I've been too lazy to try it out - lot of messing around and A/B comparative switching would not be easy.
TIA
John

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Topic - If a DVD-R has only s-video in, is component out likely to be better than s-video? - John C. - Aussie 15:01:21 03/09/05 (2)

Technically, yes, but... - Joe Murphy Jr 22:40:50 03/11/05 (0)

Re: If a DVD-R has only s-video in, is component out likely to be better than s-video? - FF 15:41:46 03/09/05 (0)

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