Damsel in distress - HDTV problem

[nickcathy]

Hi guys, i recently purchased a 19'' lcd tv and monitor, with 1440 x 900 resolution. It has the following input/ outputs:
RF Connection: 1x Antenna (Analog tuner)
Input Connection: 1x VGA (15 pin PC monitor plug)
Input Connection: 1x 3.5m Pc Audio Input
Input Connection: 1x AV (red, white & yellow cable)
Output Connection: 1x S-video
Output Connection: 1x Audio out 3.5mm
Unbelieveably, it does not have component connections.

I also hace a HD set top box which has:

S-video
component
AV (red, white & yellow cable)
optical
dv out
RS 232 (9 pin) connection to pc

Is it possible to obtain 1080i, or even 720p if I am only limited to the AV, or s-video cables? Can I somehow connect with a cable that has 9 pin (at set top box) and 15 pin (at TV), if theres is such a thing. Or am I just going to be stuck with 576i or 576p? Is either, or both even HD at all?
As you can see, I am really in a pickle, and would appreciate any help at all.

thanks,
Cathy

[RayB]

You could probably manage DV (if you meant DVI) to a VGA cable for the screen, but it won't be true HD. Might be able to assist further if you can post make and model of both the screen and STB.

[Analoguesat]

You aint ging to get much if any benefit from an HD source on a tiddly 19 inch screen so why not just connect via the AV sockets?

[charlie1966]

Would have to agree with Analoguesat, there is no benefit having HD on a 19" TV. Would suggest AV (red white yellow) or/and the S video connection. HD benefit really only comes into its own on screens above 32".

My opinion.

[jet]

You could get a DVI to VGA cable.
Sorry same as RayB