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In response to "hey Max, amazon wants to tempt you with the gold box deal. -- nm" by tRuMaN

answer to one of my questions from Yamaha: "A/V receivers cannot convert HDMI inputs to component video output."

Posted by Max Sep 2 '11, 12:12

"HDMI devices apply digital encryption called high definition content protection (HDCP) to copyrighted material being transferred via HDMI. Analog component cables cannot carry the HDCP encryption layer. Current HDMI standard forbids the conversion of HDMI to any other type of connection."

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you could probs find a 46" tv and a low end yamaha receiver for like $150 more than you want to spend. - amanda "late sleeper" jones Sep 2, 12:34
true, but will it upconvert other stuff to output via component? - tRuMaN Sep 2, 12:15 3
- I'm not finding new receivers that even deal with component connectors. -- nm - Max Sep 2, 12:27 2
  - component or composite? (mine doesn't do component. I run a component in directly to the TV, which is a pain in the ass. - amanda "late sleeper" jones Sep 2, 12:40
  - what sorta requirements to you want? - tRuMaN Sep 2, 12:39

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answer to one of my questions from Yamaha: "A/V receivers cannot convert HDMI inputs to component video output."

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