My TV (a JVC) has component input, labeled "Y Pb Pr" on the case. I ordered a PS2, and the manual says that it supports "Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr" (but doesn't mention "Y Pb Pr").
According to a review on AMZN, these are not the same thing, and the PS2 doesn't support "Y Pb Pr". But according to other reports I've seen, even though a PS2 doesn't claim to support "Y Pb Pr", it works just fine with a component cable and a "Y Pb Pr" TV.
Are "Y Pb Pr" and "Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr" the same thing? And assuming they are not, is there any way to predict (from the model/serial number or such) whether my PS2 will work with a component cable with my TV? I'm willing to pay a few bucks for better video quality, but if I know in advance it's a lost cause, I'd rather save the bucks.
Best Answer
YPBPR and Y PB/CB PR/CR are compatible: the slashes in the latter indicates it supports both YPBPR and YCBCR, which—for most intents and purposes—are the same thing.
The difference, if you're interested (from Wikipedia):
From the Wikipedia entry on YCBCR:
Amazon is sometimes a wretched hive of scum and villainy: more often than not, reviews claim a problem is caused by a product when in fact it's caused by something unrelated but unbeknownst to the reviewer. Having had a PS2 hooked up to an analog and a digital TV over the lifespan of the PS2, I can confirm it supports both just fine.