I have been reading a lot lately and I seem to be getting more and more confused. Basically, the capabilities of my Plasma are below along with my questions that are numbered.
Perfect for movies and other programs formatted for 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, the monitor's HD component-video inputs accept full 720p and 1080i HDTV signals from set-top boxes and DTV receivers, which are sold separately.
High Brightness: 1000 cd/m 2 VGA (852 x 480 Pixel Resolution) 16:9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio High Definition Television (HDTV) Compatible 1000:1 Contrast Ratio 16.7 Million Color Display
Video Input SD & HD Rear Component Video Side and Rear Composite Video Side and Rear S-Video
Audio Input 2 Side & 2 Rear L/R Audio for Video
Audio Output L/R Audio for Video
1) There is only 1 component hookup to support HD - so do I use component cables to connect the DVD player with TV?
2) Do I use composite cables to hook up the cable box to the TV (but i can order HD via cable box per monthly fee - is this then a waste to order it?)
Well if it has two what's the issue? If your ordering HD channels then use your HD input from your cable box... if you don't have two (I am still unclear as to whether you do or not) use the s-video for your DVD, if you cannot do that, use the composite cables, BUT AT ALL COSTS, IF YOUR PAYING FOR hd tv, use THE hd INPUTS!!!!