Can I use my HDMI Cables with my RCA cables? I was wondering if I can use my HDMI cables with my older RCA cables. I have alot of RCA cables but I'm not sure if I should use them. Mainly I want them to hook up my cable box and dvd player. Can I use my HDMI Cables with my RCA cables? I was wondering if I can use my HDMI cables with my older RCA cables. I have alot of RCA cables but I'm not sure if I should use them. Mainly I want... » Read More Can I use my HDMI Cables with my RCA cables? I was wondering if I can use my HDMI cables with my older RCA cables. I have alot of RCA cables but I'm not sure if I should use them. Mainly I want them to hook up my cable box and dvd player. « Show Less
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Yeah you can use both cable in conjunction with each other, but why? The reason for having an HDMI cable is to get get the best picture possible. I would recommend getting some more HDMI cables for your other components, that way you ensure your getting the best quality. If your DVD player doesn't have HDMI inputs, than you have no choice. The rank in video cables from worst to best is as follows: RCA, S-Video, then HDMI.
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I used this cable to connect the HDMI output of my DVD player to the DVI input of my control amp. Then I used another (same type of cable as the first) and connected the DVI output of my control amp to the HDMI input of my HDTV. So, I would answer your question as it can be used as both.
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Can anyone with this DVD player answer Keith's question? I'm interested in buying it but only if it upscales with component cables and not just HDMI
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No, component cables with audio ( total of 5 RCA connectors) will not work with this device. This device is for composite video cables or just stereo audio, which is how I use it.
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What if you have a 360 as well? The 360 doesn't have an optical slot if you're using the HDMI.Can you connect an optical cable from the TV to the receiver so you can skip the hassle of switching wires between the PS3/360/Cable, or is that possible? I want to use HDMI or else what's the point of an HDTV?
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I used standard "RCA audio/video cables" (you can see what these look like by searching Amazon for "Video Cables" in electronics) . I needed some longer cables so I went to my local RadioShack. These are available at most stores.These are not applicable to HD TVs. I don't know if there are adaptors available for that type of connect. Hope this helps.
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Your DVD Player sounds like it has RCA out. You'll need to pipe that in to an RCA input on the TV, for which this cable will probably work, but with two spare lines left over. Or do as J. Darwin says, and get an RCA to component converter. You can then use this cable to go from the converter to the TV, and RCA cables from the DVD player to the converter.If the TV has RCA input (3 wires), the simplest answer is to just run an RCA cable (red, white, and yellow plugs) between the two. If the TV doesn't have RCA input, you might be better served to just buy a new DVD player that has component (5 wires) out. Your DVD Player sounds like it has RCA out. You'll need to pipe that in to an RCA input on the TV, for which this cable will probably work, but with two spare lines left over. Or do as J. Darwin says, and get an RCA to component converter. You can then use this cable to go from the converter to the TV, and RCA cables from the DVD player to the converter.If the TV has RCA input (3 wires), the simplest answer is to just run an RCA cable (red, white, and yellow plugs) between the two. If the TV doesn't have RCA input, you might be better served to just buy a new DVD player that has... » Read More Your DVD Player sounds like it has RCA out. You'll need to pipe that in to an RCA input on the TV, for which this cable will probably work, but with two spare lines left over. Or do as J. Darwin says, and get an RCA to component converter. You can then use this cable to go from the converter to the TV, and RCA cables from the DVD player to the converter.If the TV has RCA input (3 wires), the simplest answer is to just run an RCA cable (red, white, and yellow plugs) between the two. If the TV doesn't have RCA input, you might be better served to just buy a new DVD player that has component (5 wires) out. « Show Less
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If you found something that did work, could you please tell me what it was? I'm looking for the same thing. I want to connect a Wii (RCA) to my monitor (VGA) since I don't have a TV. I already have the audio thing worked out, but I need a configuration that works for video. Thank you!!
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yes you can use rca video and audio cables for old tvs and it does have a hdmi out put but you can only record is SD mode not Hi Def. However beware most things on tv are scramble now so recording with dvd doesn't work with many channels Vhs will record anything but this is not the best recorder or player I am very dissatisfied with it.
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I have a dvd vcr player combo and it only had the standard rca connections. I hooked it up and it worked great. Even with a hdmi coupler between hdmi cables. I switched between the 720 and 1080 settings but couldn't tell a big difference but they both worked. It's definitely worth a shot.
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How old is "old"? If you have the red/white/yellow RCA cable jacks in the back of your TV, then you're all set. Most TVs from the past 20 years have these. If the only jacks you have on the back of your TV is an "antenna" cable jack, then no, you'll need to get a box that converts that to something like RCA.
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Hey Under -- I'm looking at the manual right now. See page 16 #8 where it describes the rear panel of the player. Is the manual advising that I use the analog out even if I'm already using HDMI. This is where I'm confused and why Samsung's tech support has confused me even more.FYI, I posted the very same question in forums of avforums.com and audioholics.com and the answer I received was NO. HDMI is all I need and the analog out would only be necessary if my receiver did not have HDMI.
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I use my blue ray player but there are hdmi cables on the back (2) so I don't know why not unless you fill those connections up.
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It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that being that you could use component or HDMI cables to connect THOSE devices to your TV with a resultant improvement in your video quality.Al It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that... » Read More It is true that component cables or an HDMI cable help with video quality, however, you'll not need (or even be able to use) these cables to connect your basic cable incoming signal. If you subscribe to a premium cable service such as "digital cable" then you'll also have a cable box (decoder) which would offer you the option to use component or HDMI cables to connect your cable service to your TV. Otherwise, it isn't even an option.Should you also choose to connect your DVD/VCR/computer to your TV then the comments posted here by other posters would be relevent--that being that you could use component or HDMI cables to connect THOSE devices to your TV with a resultant improvement in your video quality.Al « Show Less
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Thanks for your purchase! You can use the RCA outputs from your TV only if the volume for those outputs can be turned up and down (variable output). Otherwise you will need a preamplifier in between to control the volume.
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Sorry, I hit the wrong answer. No, you cannot use these cables to go from RCA to component. You can find an RCA to component converter and pair that with rca and component cables to make it work.
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As far I saw that TV has a HDMI port, so just a HDMI cable and you are all set if not the RCA cable included in the DVD Player work too, but I highly recommend the HDMI cable to really use the upscale functionality.