Converting HDMI to Component, what problems? - Blu-ray Forum

Firestreak · 02-10-2009, 04:20 AM

If i had a source outputting HDMI, and I had to convert it to component, either via receiver or adapter, in order to take it to an older plug, would I run into any problems, like via copy protection?

Blu_Ray_Fan · 02-10-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Firestreak

If i had a source outputting HDMI, and I had to convert it to component, either via receiver or adapter, in order to take it to an older plug, would I run into any problems, like via copy protection?

I may be wrong as I have not reserched it... but, I believe HDCP would give you a hard time and downconvert BD's to 1080i or possible even 480p/i.

What are you trying to do?? We can try to help!

Firestreak · 02-10-2009, 04:49 AM

Checking the viability of a used projector with component in, with all my stuff being HDMI. I can convert it but fearing issues with blu-ray playback.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 02-10-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Firestreak

Checking the viability of a used projector with component in, with all my stuff being HDMI. I can convert it but fearing issues with blu-ray playback.

I believe you can only achieve 1080i, but someone will chime in and correct me if I'm wrong.

Firestreak · 02-10-2009, 05:14 AM

Would 720P be downconverted to 480P if the device was capable of 720P/1080i?

JadedRaverLA · 02-26-2009, 01:39 AM

There are some converters that are known (and highly sought after) for their ability to "strip" HDCP signals from HDMI and convert to component at full resolution. The licensing rules for HDCP specifically prohibit such devices, however.

Using most adapters or your receiver, you should get a simple message telling you that your display device is not "protected" and no commercial Blu-ray will play. You can, of course, simply use the component video outputs of your Blu-ray player to get 1080i HD output -- at least for a few years until the ICT flag starts being used.

02-10-2009, 04:20 AM	#1
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	Converting HDMI to Component, what problems? If i had a source outputting HDMI, and I had to convert it to component, either via receiver or adapter, in order to take it to an older plug, would I run into any problems, like via copy protection?

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02-10-2009, 04:49 AM	#3
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	Checking the viability of a used projector with component in, with all my stuff being HDMI. I can convert it but fearing issues with blu-ray playback.

02-10-2009, 05:14 AM	#5
Firestreak Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:64	Would 720P be downconverted to 480P if the device was capable of 720P/1080i?

02-26-2009, 01:39 AM	#6
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	There are some converters that are known (and highly sought after) for their ability to "strip" HDCP signals from HDMI and convert to component at full resolution. The licensing rules for HDCP specifically prohibit such devices, however. Using most adapters or your receiver, you should get a simple message telling you that your display device is not "protected" and no commercial Blu-ray will play. You can, of course, simply use the component video outputs of your Blu-ray player to get 1080i HD output -- at least for a few years until the ICT flag starts being used.

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