First off, there is about a 5 second delay on average for most all DVR's because they will record the signal to the HD then play what is recorded. As a result you get a 3 to 5 second delay on DVR's even when watching a live signal.
This delay of course varies depending on the DVR you are useing. (Tivo, Moto, etc...)
Here are your options....
1. Hook your 100" TV up to HDMI and the plasma up to Component.
2. Get a Powered HDMI splitter and hook both the Plasma & Projection up to HDMI.
(Not cheap as a powered HDMI splitter costs about $150 & up) Not counting cables.
3. Get a powered Component Splitter. (Powered is needed if you are running compnent cables over 30 feet) And hook both the Plama & projection via Component. Again not cheap as Powered component splitters cost about $100 and up.
#2 option is the most expensive, however will provide you with the BEST picture AND Sound quality for BOTH the projection & Plasma. 100" the difference in picture quality between HDMI & Component can EASILY be seen.
Cheaper HDMI & Component splitters can be found, however, keep in mind you get what you pay for & those under $150/$100 should be questioned for quality.
Short cable runs quality won't be noticed as much as larger cable runs.
I personally would pony up the bucks for a POWERED HDMI splitter at $150 and use HDMI on both TV's. You won't be sorry!
I currently have a 65" plasma in my main room, & a 50" plasma in my Game room. Both run off a single Tivo S3. I use a powered HDMI splitter. The cable run from the main room to the Game room is 125 Feet. The cable run from the splitter to my 65" is only 6 feet. I have noticed absolutely no loss in picture or sound quality in either plasma.
If you get the non powered component splitters. Total cable length (Add both runs together since not powered) should be kept to no longer than 30 feet. That means 15 feet to projection and 15 feet to Plasma... or any combination as long as the total is not over 30 feet.
HDMI splitting without power have the issue of "errors" between the signal from the TV BACK to the Tivo. (HDCP compliance). Powered HDMI splitters handle HDCP compliance without issue. I have found that those that are not powered, BOTH TV's have to be on to tell the Tivo that it is ok to watch HDCP compliant video. (Such as ESPN & HBO). With a powered HDMI splitter. You only need one TV on to pass the HDCP compliant signal back to the Tivo.
Hope that helps.
TexasGrillChef
This delay of course varies depending on the DVR you are useing. (Tivo, Moto, etc...)
Here are your options....
1. Hook your 100" TV up to HDMI and the plasma up to Component.
2. Get a Powered HDMI splitter and hook both the Plasma & Projection up to HDMI.
(Not cheap as a powered HDMI splitter costs about $150 & up) Not counting cables.
3. Get a powered Component Splitter. (Powered is needed if you are running compnent cables over 30 feet) And hook both the Plama & projection via Component. Again not cheap as Powered component splitters cost about $100 and up.
#2 option is the most expensive, however will provide you with the BEST picture AND Sound quality for BOTH the projection & Plasma. 100" the difference in picture quality between HDMI & Component can EASILY be seen.
Cheaper HDMI & Component splitters can be found, however, keep in mind you get what you pay for & those under $150/$100 should be questioned for quality.
Short cable runs quality won't be noticed as much as larger cable runs.
I personally would pony up the bucks for a POWERED HDMI splitter at $150 and use HDMI on both TV's. You won't be sorry!
I currently have a 65" plasma in my main room, & a 50" plasma in my Game room. Both run off a single Tivo S3. I use a powered HDMI splitter. The cable run from the main room to the Game room is 125 Feet. The cable run from the splitter to my 65" is only 6 feet. I have noticed absolutely no loss in picture or sound quality in either plasma.
If you get the non powered component splitters. Total cable length (Add both runs together since not powered) should be kept to no longer than 30 feet. That means 15 feet to projection and 15 feet to Plasma... or any combination as long as the total is not over 30 feet.
HDMI splitting without power have the issue of "errors" between the signal from the TV BACK to the Tivo. (HDCP compliance). Powered HDMI splitters handle HDCP compliance without issue. I have found that those that are not powered, BOTH TV's have to be on to tell the Tivo that it is ok to watch HDCP compliant video. (Such as ESPN & HBO). With a powered HDMI splitter. You only need one TV on to pass the HDCP compliant signal back to the Tivo.
Hope that helps.
TexasGrillChef
