HDMI to Component Converter Advice - Page 7

Originally Posted by crg914

A lot of this stuff is a bit over my head but I have a simple question. I was looking at purchasing an HDMI -> Component converter so that my AppleTV can be output to Zone 2 on my receiver. Are there any potential problems I could run into or is this a simple task?

Gear:
Pioneer VSX23-TXH
AppleTV2
Yamaha AW390 Speakers (Porch)
Panasonic TH50PX60U

Proposed Converter:
http://www.HDTVSupply.com/hdmi-to-rgb.html

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by Budget_HT

I believe that unit at that site is overpriced, I have seen it elsewhere at other web sites for less money.

I own and highly recommend this unit:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Compone...6901962&sr=8-7

You can read the reviews from folks using for AppleTV applications. Note that the unit does NOT change resolutions, i.e., the 720p output from AppleTV will convert only to 720p component video or 720p VGA/RGB.

Originally Posted by crg914

While I appreciate the reply, the product you posted a link for does not have an analog audio (except a headphone jack which outputs nothing if the input is 5.1) which defeats the purpose of the converter. I am trying to convert the digital audio to analog audio so I can play it through Zone 2 on my receiver. Do you know a product that has Y-Pb-Pr and R-L audio?

Originally Posted by crg914

Do you know a product that has Y-Pb-Pr and R-L audio?

Originally Posted by Budget_HT

I use this product at times to convert digital audio (input via HDMI) to analog L+R audio using the output RCA L+R jacks on the unit. My AV receiver automatically switches the digital audio HDMI output from normal DD5.1 to PCM Stereo when the AV receiver is turned off. This allows me to send the stereo analog audio to my HD-ready TV set to have sound without using the AV receiver.

Maybe I am still not clear on your intended use.

Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV

If you look at that Amazon link and then pick "buyers also looked at these items" or whatever the feature is called, there is another device (maybe even the same one in your first post) for under US$50 that seems to do what you need.

Originally Posted by Budget_HT

I use this product at times to convert digital audio (input via HDMI) to analog L+R audio using the output RCA L+R jacks on the unit. My AV receiver automatically switches the digital audio HDMI output from normal DD5.1 to PCM Stereo when the AV receiver is turned off. This allows me to send the stereo analog audio to my HD-ready TV set to have sound without using the AV receiver.

Originally Posted by tomdkat

Thanks for posting the link to the HDMI to component converter above. Like crg914, I'm also looking to connect an AppleTV but I'm looking to connect it to a HDTV with analog video inputs only.

The ViewHD unit looks VERY good but the photo in the Amazon ad shows it having a single analog audio output. You posted above you use this product to convert digital audio (via HDMI) to stereo analog using the "output RCA L+R jacks" but I don't see these jacks on the unit. Do you have a stereo analog breakout cable you use or something? Could you provide more details here?

Thanks!

Peace...

Originally Posted by Budget_HT

My post was not accurate for the analog audio out. The unit has a mini (1/8 inch) stereo jack, but also came with a short adapter cable to break that out to Left and Right RCA jacks. Sorry for adding confusion.

Mine is still going strong. I leaved it powered on always.

I would be happy to answer any other questions.

Originally Posted by JOHNnDENVER

I have had decent luck with cheapo VGA to Component adapters, just make sure your sending 1080i which can be tough to get an HTPC to do.

Originally Posted by etk29321

I use the mono price unit on an htpc with no issues. I haven't tried with an hdcp source. My only grip is that overscan is a bit excessive on my TV, but I don't know if thats monoprice's fault or my tv's. Sagetv allows me to scale to correct for that, so all its menus work perfectly well for my purposes.

Originally Posted by toysareforboys

Thanks for the info For that price I really can't go wrong so I'll order it up and test it out. If it doesn't do what I need I'll just get an HDFury 2, 3 or 3D

Hopefully the overscan issue is your TV and not the adapter, I can't have any overscan at all

-Jamie M.

Originally Posted by toysareforboys

I read the entire thread, and found a device that is $40 that claims to be able to do 720p HDMI to 720p Component with no HDCP issues. http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Does anyone have experience with that unit? Colour rendition and image centering are important, my component device has no adjustment for either.

I just need it for video, not audio.

Any information you can provide would be great

Thanks!

-Jamie M.

Originally Posted by theslydog

I use a unit I got off Amazon that looks the same and is cheaper and works ok.
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-RCA-compo...1110236&sr=8-1

Originally Posted by Budget_HT 


believe that unit at that site is overpriced, I have seen it elsewhere at other web sites for less money.

I own and highly recommend this unit:
http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Compone...6901962&sr=8-7

You can read the reviews from folks using for AppleTV applications. Note that the unit does NOT change resolutions, i.e., the 720p output from AppleTV will convert only to 720p component video or 720p VGA/RGB.

I use this product at times to convert digital audio (input via HDMI) to analog L+R audio using the output RCA L+R jacks on the unit. My AV receiver automatically switches the digital audio HDMI output from normal DD5.1 to PCM Stereo when the AV receiver is turned off. This allows me to send the stereo analog audio to my HD-ready TV set to have sound without using the AV receiver.


Maybe I am still not clear on your intended use.

Originally Posted by jmsalt1 

The link to this device is broken and sounds like something I would like to check out. Basically, I am trying to find the best option that will allow me to playback the audio coming from a Motorola DVR (DCX-3400) when watching content from that device on my Sharp HDTV. I would like to have an option to select between audio playback on the TV itself and on my 5.1 system. Is there an AVR that can accomplish this through a single HDMI connection routed from the Motorola DVR through the AVR to the HDTV? Best advice I've had so far is to have two connections, one HDMI from the DVR to the AVR w/ an HDMI making the connection from the AVR to the HDTV, and then a second using Component Video and a stereo audio cable going directly to the HDTV for times when we want to just use the audio on the HDTV. No digital audio in options on this TV so the standard stereo audio cable is the best option when making this connection from the DVR to the HDTV direct (given the one HDMI out on the DVR is going to the AVR).