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BLu Ray Upconvert with HDMI to 5 RCA Component AV Converter

post #1 of 6
2/9/10 at 6:48am
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Hello,

I am new to this forum.  I am thinking of getting a blu ray player that upconverts regular dvd's to 1080i.  My HD TV is an old Mitsubishi 55" WS 55311 DLP with component hookups only (NO HDMI INPUT).  Do you think that the HDMI to 5 RCA Component AV Converter, using the HDMI cord andconverter will upconvert SD DVD's to 10801?  I am looking to get a Sony or Pannasonic Blu Ray player.  Any suggestions would be helpful.  Thanks!


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post #2 of 6
2/9/10 at 7:29am
Do you have a reciever that is HDMI 1.3 compliant ("repeater", not "pass-through") and supports the lossless audio (Dolby HD and DTS Master Audio) found on Blu-Rays?

If not, then I'd forego HDMI for now altogether and just stick with component for video and either digital optical/coaxial for DD/DTS or analog outs for the lossless formats.  HDMI won't provide any advantage in video performance for upconverted DVDs, and any conversion to component will be at 1080i anyway.  The only potential benefit of HDMI would be carrying the audio - and how much that benefits you depends on your receiver, etc.

I am partial to the Panasonic Blu-Ray players - I have the now discontinued BD-60 player and am using HDMI for video and analog outs for the audio.  I have been very pleased with the fast load times and overall trouble-free performance of the Panny.  I did update the firmware as soon as I got it, and it's profile 2.0, which, IMO, is a must.
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post #3 of 6
2/9/10 at 7:29am
Oh, I almost forgot.  Welcome to the forum, Tim!
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post #4 of 6
2/9/10 at 7:55am
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Thanks Jason.  I do not have a receiver that is 1.3 compliant.  Since with the new Blu Ray players you can only upconvert with HDMI do you think that that this HDMI to component converter will upconvert my SD DVD's.  See the specs below.


Technical Details

  • This kind of converter is an HDMI converter.
  • It converts HDMI input into analog YPbPr video and R/L audio signal.
  • It allows users to enjoy their high definition image and sound when watching movies or playing games on the traditional YPbPr monitors or projectors.
  • Features:Easy to use: install in just seconds, no need of setting;Convert complete HDMI into YPbPr and R/L audio output;Support HDCP 1.2;Support Analogue Video output up to UXGA and 1080p with 10-bit DAC.
  • Specifications:Input: HDMI A female (19 pin);Output: YPbPr, R/L;HDMI video input format: 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p;YPbPr video output format: 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p;Audio output format: 2 channel LPCM;Vertical Frequency Range: 50 / 60Hz;Input Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps / 165 Mhz.
 
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post #5 of 6
2/9/10 at 9:49am

HDMI is only required for upconverted DVDs if you want to output at 1080p.  For all other upconverted resolutions (up to 1080i), you can simply use the component video output from the player directly to the TV and skip the use of a converter box like you describe.

Are you sure you got the model number correct for your TV?  The Mitsubishi WS-55311 is a CRT-based set, not a DLP.  Either way, it's native resolution is not 1080p.  If it is a CRT-based set, then it's only capable of displaying a 1080i signal.  If it's DLP and older, then it's native resolution is probably only 720p.

Since your TV doesn't display 1080p natively anyway, you wouldn't realize any beneift from forcing the player to upconvert to 1080p only to have it converted back to the set's native resolution (be it 1080i or 720p). 

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post #6 of 6
2/9/10 at 10:08am
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Jason, you are correct it is a CRT.  Thanks, so just to clarify, some blu ray players can upconvert SD DVD's up to 1080i via component, just not 1080p.  Thanks for your help!


Tim
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