HDMI -> Component Conversion

Subscribe Search This Thread

Start a New Thread

post #1 of 4

1/6/13 at 1:49pm

Thread Starter

4,656 Posts. Joined 5/2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Select All Posts By This User

I know this has probably been covered ad naseum, and it's a bit out of my area of expertise, so I thought I'd ask the "big guys"

My bro-in-law has an old Sony 53" RPT with component-only inputs. The Sony came out around 2000 (year, not cost) and supports 480, 720i/p, and 1080i. He'd like to run HDMI from either a Roku, AppleTV2, or Boxee but is concerned about HDCP when converting from HDMI to component. What he's looking at is this: http://goo.gl/rhQXT

Would that work for what he wants to do and what are the possible drawbacks?

post #2 of 4

1/6/13 at 2:08pm

3,003 Posts. Joined 1/2004
Location: Houston, TX
Select All Posts By This User

Otto, they claim they support HDCP. I have to admit being surprised that they haven't been "asked" to discontinue the unit since it is supposedly in violation of the HDMI adopters agreement. However, if the accuracy of the specification is correct, then it should work (and it is what these devices should be used for IMHO). Really the big issue with these cheaper boxes is picture quality including shifting of the picture.

There are other better known devices such as this that cost more and have a reputation of providing very good picture quality. Unfortunately most of those are no longer available as new devices except on their own overseas website. There is often a fury of activity (hint, hint).

post #3 of 4

1/6/13 at 2:23pm

Thread Starter

4,656 Posts. Joined 5/2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Select All Posts By This User

Understood. I'll pass along the info. Thanks!

post #4 of 4

1/7/13 at 12:32am

Joe Fernand
Trader Feedback: 0
Distributor/Reseller
online

645 Posts. Joined 10/2001
Location: Scotland, UK
Select All Posts By This User

Often where a ‘converter’says it ‘supports’ HDCP is an indication that it will only Output an Analogue signal when HDCP is not flagged by the Source device!

I’d 2nd that Fury of activity