[Patchtech]

Will it need for wires for component now?

[FadedMaster]

I do not understand your question.

Please give us more information. Which model Sharp are you trying to setup? What are you connecting to it?

Do you wish to know what wires you need to connect something, and/or how to connect that something?

Or are you talking about using component cables and thinking that it will need 4 coax lines instead of the typical 3? If that is your question, then the answer is no. It will still use the standard 3 coax lines for component. However, I would recommend using HDMI when can, as it carries a digital audio and video signal. Especially if you are looking to get one of the new Sharps.

[Patchtech]

Thanks for the answer!
I was wondering if we had to have the fourth coax for the Y in RGBY.

Digital audio is only good if you are using a sound system, the TV speakers sound the same with L/R audio IMO. And unless you are using a Blu-Ray or PS3, the cable/sat boxes we have up here in canada only put out 1080i anyway.

I do all new home construction from consult - prewire - setup, that's why I was worried all the homes I've prewired with component video (not all my customers want HDMI) were not going to work for this new technology.

Thanks again!
Patrick

[FadedMaster]

No problem. I work in HT install too. I suppose you're right about the audio, although depending on the set, I can still tell a difference with audio.

Only the satellite providers in the US are providing 1080p. But there is a noticeable difference between the component connection on most the cable boxes and the HDMI connection. I think this is mostly due to the boxes themselves. AT&T is the only one I don't notice a difference with between using the component cables and HDMI.

I can definitely understand most clients not wishing to run some long HDMI lines. It can get pretty expensive for the 50' runs. Haha. We run multi-conductor too for some of the runs, but when the client is willing to spend the extra dollar, it doesn't hurt to go with HDMI. :)