Jerry:

1. Try setting the output to 720P and see what happens.

2. Have you tried a different set of component cables? Maybe you could borrow a set and see if it makes any difference.

3. Most of the cable company's signals are strong enough where a 3 dB loss due to a splitter will make no difference.

4. If your audio receiver has multiple optical inputs, run one from the cable box and one from the TV. All of the cable box's that I have seen have a seperate audio out, so this may not be an issue for you. My old Kenwood only has one optical input and it is becoming an issue with me.

The cabling may get a little complicated, but it shouldn't be too tricky.


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