HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
08-06-09, 07:50 AM
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HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
Hi,
A little expertise requested.
Problem 1) I do not currently have a digital/HD TV.
Problem 2) My current DVD player will not read DVD+R discs but my laptop will.
What I would like to do instead of spending money on a new DVD player is to channel the A/V via HDMI to my receiver (from my laptop) and pass the video to the TV via Component/S-Video (reprocessed by the receiver).
I realize that this is probably based on the receiver's capabilities but I just wanted to know if this is a fairly standard solution ..or more complex; even possible. For reference I own a Pioneer Elite SC05.
HDMI ---> Receiver (Component/S-Video) ---> TV
Thanks guys ....
A little expertise requested.
Problem 1) I do not currently have a digital/HD TV.
Problem 2) My current DVD player will not read DVD+R discs but my laptop will.
What I would like to do instead of spending money on a new DVD player is to channel the A/V via HDMI to my receiver (from my laptop) and pass the video to the TV via Component/S-Video (reprocessed by the receiver).
I realize that this is probably based on the receiver's capabilities but I just wanted to know if this is a fairly standard solution ..or more complex; even possible. For reference I own a Pioneer Elite SC05.
HDMI ---> Receiver (Component/S-Video) ---> TV
Thanks guys ....
08-06-09, 08:24 AM
#2
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
I don't think any receivers will downconvert from HDMI to component.
Can your laptop output any other video format?
EDIT: A similar discussion here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...8211936AAaVevL
Can your laptop output any other video format?
EDIT: A similar discussion here: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...8211936AAaVevL
Last edited by stevevt; 08-06-09 at 08:27 AM.
08-06-09, 09:12 AM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
It is dependent on the capabilities of the receiver. There is a term for it, but it is escaping me right now.
08-06-09, 09:14 AM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
Just VGA. No other video outputs available.
I should have realized this before, but I'm assuming that I won't even be able to pass a signal from a DVD player through a HDMI connection anyway, right?
I'm such a newb on this stuff.
I should have realized this before, but I'm assuming that I won't even be able to pass a signal from a DVD player through a HDMI connection anyway, right?
I'm such a newb on this stuff.
08-06-09, 09:30 AM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
If you are not interested in BD then there are probably any number of inexpensive dvd players that will output via component
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....ci_sku=9028054
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....ci_sku=9028054
08-06-09, 12:17 PM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
You can get a transcoder that will convert VGA to component, but they generally cost at least $100. You might as well buy a new player.
08-06-09, 12:53 PM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
New player, seriously. That way you don't have to worry about signal loss.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7958349
$29.99
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=7958349
$29.99
08-06-09, 12:56 PM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
yeah, looks like a new player is the easiest/cheapest option
get a philips 5990 or 5992. you can get them for $30-50 and it's easily made region free, has a usb in and can play any file format.
get a philips 5990 or 5992. you can get them for $30-50 and it's easily made region free, has a usb in and can play any file format.
08-06-09, 05:05 PM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
Yeah, looks like a cheap new player instead of a laptop solution. I had been planning on purchasing an economical region free player within the next few months, then Blu-ray next year. Looks like the time table is up.
That's the exact player I had in mind ..as goofy looking as it is.
Thanks again everyone ...
Originally Posted by dick_grayson
philips 5990
Thanks again everyone ...
08-07-09, 04:31 PM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
You can get a VGA to Component cable from Monoprice for less than $3.
As long as the receiver can handle the signal from the computer, you should be fine with that.
Last edited by TheKing; 08-07-09 at 04:33 PM.
08-07-09, 06:02 PM
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Re: HDMI -> Analog Display via HT Receiver?
Only if your VGA card supports that.
VGA is not component but some video cards allow output of component when you add a special dongle or from within software.
Monoprice warns about making the assumption that all that is needed is the cable:
VGA is not component but some video cards allow output of component when you add a special dongle or from within software.
Monoprice warns about making the assumption that all that is needed is the cable:
This cable is primarily used for connecting video projectors with Component-in capability through it's VGA port. It can only function with a VGA port that is either able to recieve or transmit Component signals (Y, Pr, Pb).
IT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT YOUR COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES TO A REGULAR COMPUTER MONITOR OR HDTV unless you monitor specifically has this capability. Most do not. (Please check the documentation for your computer monitor)
THIS CABLE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER'S VGA PORT TO THE COMPONENET INPUT ON YOUR HDTV unless your video card supports component out function through it's VGA port (please confirm with your video cards documentation before purchasing)
This cable will not convert RGBHV into Y, Pr, Pb.
This cable will not convert Y, Pr, Pb to RGBHV
This cable will not support Y, Cr, Cb.
IT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT YOUR COMPONENT VIDEO SOURCES TO A REGULAR COMPUTER MONITOR OR HDTV unless you monitor specifically has this capability. Most do not. (Please check the documentation for your computer monitor)
THIS CABLE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER'S VGA PORT TO THE COMPONENET INPUT ON YOUR HDTV unless your video card supports component out function through it's VGA port (please confirm with your video cards documentation before purchasing)
This cable will not convert RGBHV into Y, Pr, Pb.
This cable will not convert Y, Pr, Pb to RGBHV
This cable will not support Y, Cr, Cb.
