I've got a Pioneer cld-d703 (same as the 704 only without the ac3).

Usually when I copy an LD onto a DVD, I use the default noise reduction position, which is at the halfway mark.

I'm wondering, should I be turning it all the way down instead? Are there any benefits to leaving it at the halfway mark?

Also, I assume I should I should use an S-video (instead of a composite) cable since the comb filter is probably better in my newer Sony DVD-recorder (RDR-GX7).... is that a correct assumption?

thanks- :-)