HDMI Output to Component Cable setup

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HDMI Output to Component Cable setup

Will the new Apple TV work with a cable similar to a PlayStation that has a HDMI out cable that converts to a component/audio set. I have an older HD television that does not have HDMI inputs and only component input.

Message was edited by: konaaz

iphone4, iOS 4

Posted on Sep 1, 2010 1:41 PM

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LexCan

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Sep 1, 2010 1:47 PM in response to konaaz

I have the same issue. My tech buddy recommended the following converter box:

http://cgi.ebay.com/HDMI-Component-Video-YPbPr-Audio-Converter-Adapter-/32056861 8342?pt=LHDefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aa360ed66#ht_1950wt913

He's tried a gazillion different cheap adaptor cables (all marketed as solutions to this problem) but they don't work. Probably a video sync issue, which would be handled properly by the converter box.

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Sep 1, 2010 2:43 PM in response to LexCan

As you mentioned, the adapter cables won't work. There needs to be a conversion of digital (HDMI) signal to analog (component) which requires a device (converter box). (below are URLs that explain why these cables don't work - no endorsements implied)

http://www.hdtvsupply.com/hdmi-to-component-cable.html

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/component-to-hdmi-cable.htm

With only the HDMI output the new ATV will likely enforce HDCP (digital copy protection) so some content may not output at all. The current ATV doesn't enforce HDCP per the discussion below.

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2564274&tstart=0

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