Are component and HDMI outputs active at the same time?
Yes, although there are restrictions. It depends on the setting of Setup -> Video Setup -> Primary Output: • When set to HDMI, the component output will support DVD at 480i/576i only, and is limited to 1080i Blu-ray sources, such as concert videos. (This is because the decoder chip only outputs the native resolution of the disc in this mode. Most BDs are 1080p24, and there is no corresponding component output format for 1080p24). • When set to Component, both Blu-ray and DVD will play over both the component and HDMI ports, but because some of the ABT VRS functions are then bypassed, HDMI output will not be as good as when set to HDMI. Note This is what the manual says. I’m not sure what is missing from HDMI when Primary Output is set to Component. The image looks good to me and the picture controls work as expected. But: I’m sure if you have some problem with HDMI image quality you will be told the first step is to set Primary Output to HDMI before attempting any other diagnostic. It
