So this will allow any HDMI device (even playing HDCP protected content) to convert to Component video (and possibly be recorded in HD)?
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Yes. It's not why bought it (my HDMI board went out) but I found it to be a beautiful bonus. I'd rather be lucky than smart! - Jack
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As long as the HDMI signal is not encrypted you're good to go. The card acts like any other video input device so it can be used with pretty much any streaming application or video conferencing tool.
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If the device your using outputs to a RCA (Red-White-Yellow) cable or S-Video, I think you can through the accompanying cable that connected to an HDMI port on the card.
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I am not sure what the question is but a HDMI signal is digital and component is analog so the two are not compatible.
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It may depend on whether your HDMI source includes HDCP copy protection - most capture cards respect HDCP and will not accept an HDMI video signal with HDCP embedded. If the HDMI doesn't work, the analog component capture may be a solution.
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Yes, however you will need an HDCP stripper device ViewHD 2 Port 1x2 Powered HDMI Mini Splitter for 1080P & 3D | VHD-1X2MN3DThis will work perfectly
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You can buy a HDMI to component cable or converter box, but it will probably not work with Sony's HDCP copy protection in place. Odds are you will need a new HDTV. While most recent HDTVs support HDMI, there are plenty of gamers who are using an older HDTV that came out right as HDMI was becoming a standard feature. These cables don't work with most content, Bluray or streaming devices.
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The device complies with HDCP copy protection so it will not work if copy protection flags are present in the digital signal. This is likely the case with all or much ofd the material transmitted via Direct TV but feel free to check with them. Even analog may be protected. Again check with Direct TV.
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D. Yang, you are incorrect. 1080p can also go through component cables as well as vga, dvi, and hdmi. Component 1080p is not always supported by the display, but the cables have no problems. the samsung lcd ln-s4095 accepts 1080p through the component input for example. hdcp is a set of guidelines that dictate how a digital HD signal are protected over hdmi or dvi. hdmi is specifically engineered to meet the restrictions. DVI is almost identical digital cable except for no audio and a different connector. DVI can adapt to HDMI without conversion. Component is analog and not digital, therefore it has no hdcp restriction implementations. This may be why some companies do not allow 1080p over component. If a monitor can except 1080p from component then there is no problem. another point to make is that the ICT restriction flag is not yet turned on, so broadcast or media content is not yet even restricted. So while hdcp compliance is a probable future necessity, it is not yet a reality. For those wanting 1080p from an xbox 360, look no further than vga or component for right now. I believe a digital connection will be available soon enough though. The xbox is capable of true digital HD, so a hdmi cable may be here soon. Ask MS.
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Don't think you can relie on this type of converter to consistently convert HDMI to other interfaces. My experience was that it worked for a while and then didn't. Generally, HDMI is designed to prevent digital signals from being converted to analog signals. Think that the interface is always being updated to prevent such. My educated guess is that any device that is receiving software updates will eventually get a mod that defeats this device.
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My understanding (although somewhat limited) is that you may be able to view the video, but that it will be degraded to something below the High Definition standard. I believe that display of High Definition content requires a "secure" connection (using High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) for the entire path from the source file to the display device. If your computer does not detect an HDCP compliant connection (such as would be provided by an HDMI port and cable) then it is required to degrade the video to something less than full HD.
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No. This converts component video and S/PDIF Toslink to HDMI. If you have HDMI coming out of your computer, you don't need this to hook up to a TV. HDMI carries audio and video. But your computer must be HDCP-compatible.
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Yes that is how it is being used by me now.We are using this converting full motion 1080 HD/SDI video to HDMI for use by our streaming computer with VidBlaster program installed. I am also using the Blackmagic Capture card with absolutely no problems with configuring or using; use Blackmagic if you want with out fear.
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You cannot - it can only record the show in the resolution in which it is broadcast (HD or SD).
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You have to find out if it has a drm protection. If it does not then yes you can record through the hdmi cord.
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I believe so. I have not used it for this purpose, however. I simply needed to convert s-video to HDMI. The unit appeared to work, however I have changed my setup now and no longer use it.
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I would contact Monoprice support to confirm this, but I don't think that will work. I think that you would need another device connected to the output of the switch to handle the HDCP handshaking. Such as a TV with HDMI and HDCP. Monoprices online chat customer service is pretty knowledgeable about these products.