HDMI vs Component Video

You might have issues then. Does your TV or Stereo have optical audio input ? Regardless you will need a way to convert HDMI to component, which means purchasing some type of hardware for the conversion. If you have no optical audio input on the TV or Stereo your looking at another conversion for audio. This is one of my complaints with the ATV2. While Im not affected because I have an up to date receiver and set, some people need more connection options.

My advise to anyone that is into music and movies would be to update your set or receiver over adding little pieces of hardware to make conversions. Onkyo makes a 7.1 receiver for $240. Your current equipment is going to be a limiting factor now and in the future.

My TV has only one HDMI input, and I need that for cable. My new AppleTV2 only has an HDMI port. My TV has both Component and Composite ports. I bought an HDMI to Component (5RCA) cable, but the TV has not recognized the signal from the AppleTV2 using this cable.

Does the AppleTV2 HDMI port work with an HDMI to Component cable?

Thank you-

That may vary from set to set. Since Apple has stated that HDMI to DVI conversion is not "officially" supported, my guess is that HDMI to Component is not either. That does not mean it will not work but that you will not be able to depend on Apple to get you going in the right direction as to what you need to make it work.

In your case, since you have an HDMI input on you set, a better option would be to get an HDMI switch. this will let you plug in multiple HDMI sources with one going out to your TV.

Ira,

Go to Monoprice.com and look for HDMI switches. They have a 2-to-1 manual switch where you just push a button on the front to switch inputs. It's only $10 or $15.

They also have 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 switches for $20 to $40 with remote controls too.

I have no affiliation with Monoprice, just seen them coming up in ATV forums a lot and just ordered a 2:1 for myself.

Hope that helps,

Jim

What you need is an HDMI to component converter. HDMI signals are digital and component signals are analog so no amount of simple cabling is going to resolve that issue.

Essentially, TVs of whatever incarnation are analog devices. They have to be, because our eyes are analog. We can't receive and decode digital signals, so in each modern TV there is a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) which does the conversion.

If your TV has no digital inputs, then what you need to do is buy an HD Fury 3 device, plug it into your component inputs and this will then effectively provide two HDMI inputs on your TV. It is only doing externally what usually happens internally on a more recent TV. In fact, the HDFury is very high quality so will effectively give you a better conversion than most cheap internal DACs.

I have done exactly this on my system and since the HDFury is fully HDCP compliant it works perfectly with every device I have thrown at it, from Blu-Ray, to cable boxes, satellite receivers, Apple TV etc.. I also have a 4-way HDMI switchbox to connect 4 HDMI devices to my HDFury.

If you have an otherwise decent HD TV it is well worth getting the HDFury 3. I am just a very satisfied customer.

HD Fury 3 might be good but you will need an HDMI Scalar also!!!!

I just bought the HD Fury 3 and the Apple TV2 doesn't work.... since apple TV puts out only 720p your Mitsu won't recognize it! I also have a Mitsu (WS-65819 I think is the model #)

I ordered the scalar and it should arrive today so when I get it I will let you know!

I will be the guinea pig!!

OK IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!

Apple TV2 into an Atlona HD-560 Scaler then into an HD Fury 3 which outputs to a Red/Green/Blue into my old Mitsu WS-65819!!

http://www.amazon.com/Atlona-AT-HD560-HDMI-Converter-1080p/dp/B0011MOVN8
http://www.curtpalme.com/HDFury3.shtm

I love Apple Stuff but this was a pain! Enjoy everyone!!!!

Excellent! Worth pointing out for others who arrive here via Google that a scaler isn't needed for an LCD or Plasma panel, only for a projector.

I have a Mitsubishi WS-A55, do you think this would work for this tv as well. I purchased an hdmi to component converter (a cheap one) and it did not work. I would love to get the apple tv up and running.

Yes it is possible. I use HD Fury 1.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDfury-1080P-HDMI-Converter-Transcoder/dp/B000SOPWS8/ref =sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1297677620&sr=8-1

HDMI to DVI-D
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDMI-DVI-2m-Cable-GOLD/dp/B000OOMRKS/ref=pdbxgy_ce_imgb

I connected mine directly to VGA input on my plasma screen. But you can also buy one of those VGA to Component. But I haven't tried this one yet.

http://www.amazon.com/VGA-RCA-Component-RGB-Cable/dp/B000FM3EQ0

Also check this tutorial on how to stick XBMC on Apple TV 2:

http://arturito.net/2011/02/14/apple-tv-2-untethered-jailbreak-on-windows-and-xb mc-media-centre-installation/

G-Don - I'm trying to use an AppleTV2 into an old Pioneer Elite Plasma that doesn't have HDMI. I suspect that the HDFury3 will convert the HDMI into component video, but what do you use for surround sound output? Optical? TOSlink? or do you have to make due with analogue RCA Stereo?

Thanks

jmac

A small note to all who are considering converting HDMI to component. (or indeed another standard)

Whilst HDMI can be converted to component with additional hardware, any content which is protected by HDCP will not be played by the Apple tv.

i have a panasonic pt-53wx projection tv and bought Appletv2. TV has DVI and i bought an HDMI to DVI and worked well except for the HDCP. I am thinking of the HDfury product and want to know if it will work. (I have sound through optical audio and works fine).
Everything works except movies and netflix on appleTV2. Should I buy HDfury?