Not sure whether this goes in here, or in another area, but someone doing a build may have considered this question. [if this needs to be in another area, Mods please move it]

I am finishing my theater build, and my equipment is in an adjoining closet to the theater. I would like to use an older VGA flat screen computer monitor in the room as a display for the closet (so I can start movies, tweak things, etc and see what is showing on my screen in the theater without going in and out). I really just think it would be a cool use of the old monitor:)

I am using a Denon 4310 receiver, so ideally I would "plug" the monitor into the second HDMI output on the receiver. Of course this is an issue because it is a VGA 15 pin plug on the monitor.

Anyone using a converter cable for taking a digital HDMI signal and displaying it on a VGA analog monitor--I don't need sound, just the video. HDCP is clearly an issue.

Looking for a converting cable that will allow this hookup. Any suggestions from the pros?

HDFURY II is what you need (HDMI to VGA).

Why would you waste the second HDMI output on the monitor? Just use the S-Video or composite.

Thx--HDFury II seems to be the ticket for HDMI.

As for using the S video or composite--I will have to read my 4310 manual. Didn't think I could pump HDMI from a cable box or blueray player into the HDMI input, and HDMI out to my projector, and still get an S vid signal to the monitor at the same time. If I can, then I agree that might be the ticket. In any event, I don't currently have another use for the second HDMI output in that space.

for the cost of the HDFury II, just go pick up another monitor (with DVI) or a small used tv with component in. no point in spending ~$200 to simply use an outdated monitor.

Yep--when I saw the cost of the HDFury II, I came to the same conclusion. I can get a usable 19-22" monitor with component and HDMI inputs for around the same price.

Thanks for the replies.