Pansonic Q - Which cables?

[dan2172]

Thanks to you being so helpful last time I posted, I've come back for more advice. Again, modded Panasonic Q that plays Region 2 DVDs and JAP games in default mode, and Region 1/US games when holding the power button down.

I have the Gamecube component cable, and I understand that this is the cable to use for games as the Q supports prog scan for games. I've heard that the best cable for DVDs is an S-Video cable. Is this correct? If so, where is the best place to purchase an S-Video cable from (either S-Video to S-Video or S-Video to SCART)? If not, what cables should I be using.

Also, I use the Freeloader in order to play my PAL games on the Q. Will there be a problem with the picture output for PAL games when using the component cable?

[Saurian]

Component cable is fine for the games side of the Q, PAL games will display correctly (but dont support prog scan), S-Video is the best option you have for the DVD side. Depends how much you want to spend, you can pick up a standard S-Video cable from an electronics shop for ?5 or go for a high grade one from somewhere like www.ixos.co.uk or www.richersounds.co.uk for a lot more (?15-?20)

[dan2172]

Thank you. Will most likely go with the high grade option - past experience dictates that cheap leads = more expense in the long run.

[Saurian]

Definetly man!