I'm planning to connect my cable box output (HDMI) to one of the HDMI inputs on the 8100 and run a HDMI out to the video projector. Will this work? If 1 is posible, can i convert the cable signal from 2d to 3d? Sony claims the player can convert 2D DVD to 3D.thanks in advance I'm planning to connect my cable box output (HDMI) to one of the HDMI inputs on the 8100 and run a HDMI out to the video projector. Will this work? If 1 is posible, can i convert... » Read More I'm planning to connect my cable box output (HDMI) to one of the HDMI inputs on the 8100 and run a HDMI out to the video projector. Will this work? If 1 is posible, can i convert the cable signal from 2d to 3d? Sony claims the player can convert 2D DVD to 3D.thanks in advance « Show Less
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The input/output configuration is fine and will definitely work. As for 2D/3D, you have to understand that it's an optical trick. A neat one, but a trick nonetheless. And, unless your video projector is a 3D projector (is there even such a thing?) it won't work of course. The conversion only works if on there's a 3D capable display on the output.
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NO....you must have a 3D TV for this to work bought this for my 3d TV because my TV didn't have a 2d to 3d converter and would love to see my DVDs in 3d
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I believe it to be true and originally ran HDMI to the TV (DirecTV HD-DVR and PS3) and then optical audio out to my receiver. The sound just didn't "pop" out and then I read the TV manual on a whim and couldn't believe that the output only is in 2-channel. I later read somewhere that it is intentional for copyright reasons. Unfortunately, my Surround Sound Receiver also has an annoying limitation whereby it switches HDMI but does not extract the audio from the HDMI connection. So, the workaround for me was to connect the HDMI (for video only) to the TV, keep the TV volume at zero, and connect the digital audio sources from the components to the receiver (which only has two optical audio inputs.) The sound and audio were offset but most good receivers will let you adjust to get them back in-sync.
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While I have not done that setup myself, it should still work. Just keep in mind, in my opinion, the 3D conversion feels a little off. Playing an actual 3D source through it works great though.
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Does the HDMI up-conversion only convert signals that are not connected via HDMI cables?In other words, when I connect my cable box to the receiver via HDMI port, and from the receiver to the TV via HDMI port, will the receiver up-convert the non-HD cable channels?
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I want to stream cable tv to my projector thru the vga out to vga in on my projector. Will this box work for that?
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I think the 3D function is dependant on 3d software that comes with it. My guess, and it is only is a guess, is that it would not funciton as a 3d monotor while hooked up to the Xbox but would function just fine in 2d. I think the real problem would like in the Xbox. The Monitor is capable but it would need the item transmiting the visual picture to put out a passive 3d signal. Goodl Luck.
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Hi Lawrence,This cable has 5 component connections on each end. It cannot connect to a device via HDMI. In order to connect a device with component outputs to a TV with HDMI inputs or vice versa, you would need a converter box. There are cables on the market that claim to connect HDMI to component but they are not reviewed well. Thanks,Mediabridge Customer Support856-216-8222support@mediabridgeproducts.com
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Just got the unit. I used it with my Acer k132. HDMI 3D works great. I also used an HDMI to VGA adapter but got nothing. The message on the projector is "signal not supported". I hope that helps.
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Will work. You need to turn on 3D sync on your projector. Connect 3D bluray with HDMI category 3 or 4. Don't press any buttons. Except choose input HDMI. Play 3D bluray. It can convert 2 D to 3D ,it is good too. But after you play 2 D to 3D, you need to reset to play real 3D or take off power supply and put it back.
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There aren't many Tvs out three capable of turning 2D content to 3d. I didn't get a chance to put it in the original review but try this out for 3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtpjKednC7g&feature=youtube_gdata_player. As for the sound, hdmi into port 1 only bring audio and video into the tv, you still need to run audio cables out to the receiver (red and white audio out located on the side of the tv. You've got to then go into the sound settings and turn off the internal speaker and switch the analog out setting to fixed. You're cable provider may offer free Ed content but short of a 3d bluray player, YouTube is the best place to find video.
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No, this does not convert HDMI signal to analog component output. you need to buy a converter like KonexPro that is also available with Amazon.com
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It depends upon the signal, or seems to. There is an option for it, but it does not seem to work well, or at all, on some shows. It will not make every 2D show into a 3D one.
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Hi Kevins8! unfortunately this projector does not have an Optical Toslink Output. Only has an 3.5 jack output for sound. I don't know which connection you would like to do, but I give you mine, as an example: PC (Media Center, XBMC) audio & video output through HDMI v.1.4 to Yamaha AV Receiver (with 3D support feature) and video output through HDMI v1.4 to Projector. Regards! Tomás M.
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If you are able to run the projector with VGA then your projector is set up to receive VGA. My laptop outputs VGA but my TV receives HDMI, not VGA. This is a converter. It only changes the signal from VGA to HDMI. I don't think it amplifies the signal. I am not an expert, but I suspect the more times you convert a signal something may be lost. If your projector receives VGA as well as HDMI, I can see no reason why you would get an improvement by converting the signal. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" would seem to apply here.
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I have a new HDTV and it only has the optical output. We went from the cable box to the TV with HDMI, but I also want to connect to a home theater system. My receiver is an older one and does not have HDMI or optical. Can I just use the left- right audio outputs that are on the back of the cable box for the audio receiver as well as using the HDMI for the television??? Sal
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Quick answer is I do not know. the manual does not tell us about which HDMI spec is supported by the unit. However 1.3 that supports 3D was introduced in 2006, and these receivers were designed in 2008, so they should (most likely) support 3D. But 3d is going bye bye anyway, so it might be a moot point. Good luck, the unit I have has been reliable and a good sounding unit.