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HDMI Through Composite [message #62822] Fri, 21 May 2010 07:19 Go to next message
Dizzy is currently offline  Dizzy
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I have a computer with HDMI output and a TV with only composite input. Is there any way I can run the laptop output through it? I have a bunch of iTunes movies I'd like to watch on the real TV.
Re: HDMI Through Composite [message #62826 is a reply to message #62822] Fri, 21 May 2010 10:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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You'll need something like this:
Might be a better idea to just buy a new TV, if HDMI is your only source.

Re: HDMI Through Composite [message #62851 is a reply to message #62822] Mon, 24 May 2010 07:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dizzy is currently offline  Dizzy
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Baron
Dear me that's expensive. How is the video output any different, and why is it that you cannot just play back HDMI on a normal tv but accepting that you will lose the resolution?

And no, I have a lot of equipment that uses that set, which is a big screen TV for a tube. Not that old either, sad really.
Re: HDMI Through Composite [message #62853 is a reply to message #62851] Mon, 24 May 2010 10:07 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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HDMI is a digital format whereas composite is analog. You can't just "plug it in" - a converter is required.

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