BluRay / Receiver Question (1 Viewer)

[Buckethead78]

I am looking into Bluray for Christamas and have some concerns.

I currently have an older Philips HDTV with only 2 component inputs. I plan on getting a new HK 254 receiver this fall to replace my aging AVR.

I plan on running all my inputs through the Receiver via HDMI, and then out to my TV via component cables but have this question:

i have seen things like this "selectable 720p/1080i/1080p video upconversion for DVD (upconverted video available through HDMI output only) and
720p / 1080i output through component only on discs lacking the copy-protection flag"

Do I have to worry about these two issues when going from the Blu through the AVR? Do I have to wait for a HDMI equipped TV to enjoy Blu?:frowning:

 

[Ed Moxley]

If you want to watch it in 1080p, you probably will.
I'm also not too sure that the receiver will down convert, from HDMI to component.

 

[hodedofome]

You need something like this HDfury

if you don't have a vga input on your tv, then get a vga to component cable and you should be set. not cheap, but you don't have a choice if you want to watch high def on your tv.

 

[Bluzman]

Ed Moxley is correct when he surmises that current AVRs won't downconvert HDMI (digital) to component video (analog).

 

[Buckethead78]

Can I just set the Blu-Ray to output in 1080p for now, until I get a new display? Or will the AVR always up-convert?