Can it be used with an HDMI A/V adapter? If so which one? My TV/Monitor does not support composite video (single channel) or A/V over RJ-45...
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No I don't believe you can use an HDMI but a friend told me about an adapter that I was gonna try and use before I found an old TV in storage.
1646170
That cable does not work because RCA is analog and HDMI is high def. One needs a converter to get what you need done.
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So I have run into this before but I am not an expert. Some monitors will only accept 1080P or 720P. My source was 420P something like that so one of the monitors called it out of range. I was using a image one surgical camera that only had SDI output that once converted was 420 or 480P output and that didn't work with one of my Monitors. The TV monitor probably accepts a larger range of HDMI input. Scott
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I bought two of these players and both have the same problem with VGA output - there is no red channel, only blue and green are working, and, because of that, colors are distorted. I returned the first unit, received a replacement from Amazon - and the same problem again. Composite, component, HDMI outputs working just fine, so, I decided to keep the second unit, but I do not trust VGA on this player. Regarding your question - it should work, but only if you do not have such problem that I have with this player.
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Hey my Friend, Thanks for your imput. Just want to get a clear understanding about HDMI and Composite connection differences. My HDTV is 3 years old with composite only connection. Will HD DVD give me 1080i reception capabilty. I now have the Dish 622 reciever and get HD quality no problem. Simply put does the Toshiba HD-A1 HDDVD player have composite connections along with HDMI. Hope I've made myself clear enough. Thanks Much ... RD
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I have a similar concern as well. I just purchased this & don't have it yet. Even though the tech specs here doesn't say so, Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102345) says: Composite A/V 2 (shared rear and side) Component Video 2 In For composite, by "shared", I assume the component video inputs can be used as composite instead. This customer-submitted image seems to confirm that:
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Better to say it has a short ( 6 in.) adapter to which a standard composite (red/wht/yel) AV cable can be connected, thence to a TV or other monitor which will accept composite video.
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William, I'll check on that tomorrow when I'm back at the office. If I forget, just post here again and I should be notified - otherwise shoot me an email. AEB35.75@gmail.com. Regardless, its a great unit - perfect for an additional monitor and very easy to toggle between the TV and external monitor functionalities. Only complaint is the sound is slightly subpar - I'll try to address your question tomorrow, like I said. Cheers!
2211605
There are definitely more qualified responders than me, but there is both HDMI and AV "out" so I would say, "probably" you could do as you suggested. You might want to submit your question to Astak and see if they respond? - www.astak.com or e-mail to support@astak.com -
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It's for component video but I'm pretty sure you could use the "digital" rca jack for composite input and composite output. Here's a shot of the back:http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61t5olS9zHL._SL1200_.jpg
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you wouldn't use it on a HDMI Channel you would use it on am the RGB channel so its not of the same HD quality. But it does the job. Make sure ur VGA port and headphone jack are close enough and also make sure your TV has a headphone jack/AUX and VGA slot on it.
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U could probably uses a hdmi to div adapter. I honestly don't know if 1440p will work with the adapter though. Don't have one or I would test it and tell u for sure. Sorry if I wasn't much help. Great monitor though. I have really enjoyed it.
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I originally used the composite/av to hook up a Fire TV. I had never thought to hook up my computer using the HDMI cable. I just hooked up my laptop using the HDMI cable and the composite/av. I'm now able to use my tv screen as a computer monitor. The set-up worked great. There is some loss of definition since the converter switches the signal from Hi-def to Standard def. Also, make sure you have a USB cable in addition to the HDMI cable, since you need to have both plugged into the HDMI to Composite converter, otherwise the converter won't work. Hope this is helpful.
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It works fine with Dual-Link DVI (which I use) and Display Port. Everyone who has problems is using HDMI, which is designed to only support resolutions up to 1920x1080 at 60Hz (1080p). HDMI does support higher resolutions, like 4K, but only at much lower refresh rates (30 herz or 24 herz). HDMI also supports frame-packing (for three-dimensional television) and other features commonly found in televisions but not necessarily computer monitors. HDMI was designed by the television industry, so it supports the resolutions and frequencies used by televisions, but not necessarily the ones found in computer monitors. Or to put it in layman's terms - you should be using a cable and connection with a computer monitor that is designed for a computer monitor (DVI, Dual-Link DVI, or Display Port). Although there is a lot of overlap between television technologies and computer monitor technologies, they are not the same. So don't be surprised if a computer monitor has problems using a connection and cable that is designed for television when operating the monitor at resolutions or refresh rates that are not commonly found in televisions.
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I don't have neither. But it should work as with any other HDMI device. As this converter really supports full 1080p resolution (while cheaper converters e.g. need to negotiate the resolution down to 1024x768 pixels; and if the source device does not support such a down-negotiation, then it fails; but this better unit does not need that - it should work). My only concern would be the power supply, if the source device (like a TV stick) needs to get also powered by the converter. As this converter has a full and strong power adapter, I would assume this is not an issue. But I did not check this. And then, of course, you need the sound connection in addition to the s-video cable, but I am sure you know that, as s-video never transports sound information. A small switch lets you select the video out port (s-video or composite). So, long story short, yes, I am "pretty" sure that this should work for you.
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PamRosa,We haven't tested that, so it's difficult to give a definitive answer. You can try by using an RCA cable to your receiver from the "audio out" port while it's connected. If not, however, we can't offer support on how to make that happen. HDMI usually carries both the audio and video through the same cable, and the design may not offer an option.--Mr. S
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That's what I did with HDMI out from Direct TV Box to the Component Video and Sound in of an older TV. There must be the three component video jacks (RBG) in on the TV. A TV with just 1 yellow video in will not work.