Which input HDMI to Component or Composite Converter gives the best performance ?
827360
None of them do. I finally gave up and bought a new TV. That was the only solution I could finally come up with. So much new stuff today requires HDMI.
827361
Component, hands down. A composite converter blends all the color and luminance signals together. On the other had, a component converter keeps each color channel separate, resulting in a much cleaner, sharper picture. Be sure make you have component inputs into the receiver your plugging it in to... (labeled Y, Pb, Pr where y=green; Pb=blue; Pr=red)
2269355
No it didn't work for me at all. Looks like it just changes the physical connection but not the actual signal, since real converter boxes run $50+ http://sewelldirect.com/articles/HDMI-Converter.aspx
739261
The best signal you will be able to get via component cabling is "1080i" upscaling does nothing to this one way or another. Your only gain using HDMI before your TV would be less cabling as their bandwidth is worthless due to yoru tv having the wrong inputs. I would recommend the HDMI cables just incase you ever upgrade to a newer tv and find out "crap I don't have the best cables for this, now I have to go buy them."
515011
No. This is going from RGB/SpDIF/Coax input to HDMI output. I think you'd need to be going in the other direction. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/E-More-Component-Converter-Supporting-Coaxial/dp/B00T2MLNBM or http://www.amazon.com/BestFire-Component-Converter-Supporting-Coaxial/dp/B00N9UEVNK
1380442
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
1278189
Yes you input in this converter with HDMI and output with composite AV in your game console.Only need to alimentate this converter with any usb sourcebest
109246
There is no lag going from composite(edit:component) to HDMI on the passthrough(although there might be a loss of quality. I haven't tested without it, it's been plugged in since I got it.) The capture has about 2 seconds delay.
793418
rahvatech, This model has both composite and component outputs as well as HDMI. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
1109225
You must buy a converter. The capability for hdmi is available the the cables are not. Must buy converter.
1594176
The only thing that might work is an HDMI to Component video adaptor. I don't know how it will handle the quick HDMI switching of the receiver but it's worth a shot. http://www.amazon.com/Kanex-Pro-HDRGBRL-Component-Converter/dp/B00BW0XXZ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1386520179&sr;=1-1&keywords;=hdmi+to+component+converter
2174617
I had the same question. Glad to hear that there is no video lag.On the same note, I have a similar question: I would like to connect my Nintendo Wii through this receiver as well. Will this model take analog component and pipe it out over HDMI? The setup I currently have does not have component-in, so I will be using this as a hub for the time being. I realize there may be some input-lag due to conversion, I just want to confirm that this device would accept analog component input and then be able to push it out over HDMI.Any info would be appreciated!
771607
I suppose it depends. Fortunately for me, I used part of a KVM extension cable for the video signal and an audio extension cable.Sorry, this probably doesn't help much. The video is card is significantly important with this connection. I wish I would have paid a bit more for a conversion box as oppose to using this cable. Conversion boxes improve the quality.
1663412
Component and HDMI are supposed to handle the same quality of signal. There are those who would debate the quality of component over HDMI but I have not been able to tell with my eyes any visible difference in picture quality. Sometimes cable length is an issue though, so be aware that a 15' cable or longer *might* degrade the signal quality. Hope that is helpful to you.
1938070
Yes. The signal will be a lot clearer. It is recommended that you connect both the component (HD) and composite cables. This will allow to select various resolutions from low to high.
705633
sorry- I don't know- I just use it for straight HD/composite conversion from my laptop to my ancient tube TV
1251612
No, you did the right thing. There isn't really any difference between component cables and HDMI. 91 bucks seems pricey, I bought one a year ago for 30 bucks. The only advantage over HDMI is it carries both audio and video. Also when HDCP is implemented you don't have to worry about your videos not playing over component, but that won't be done for years.
2052688
The Orei XD HDMI converter does a great job. You wont notice any reduction in quality.