Use with non-HDMI TV: Does this blu-ray player (or any other, for that matter) allow for blu-ray or upconverted standard dvd in the absence of an HDMI input on the tv?
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Hi Wise 1, You can view blu-ray (and *probably* NON-upconverted standard DVD but I'm not sure of this) output using the component outputs. Assuming your TV has component inputs. There is also an RCA video output but this will be very low-fidelity. At least the specs on this TV say those outputs exist (I don't own one of these players ... yet). I say NON-upconverted for standard DVDs, since upconversion only makes sense over HDMI. You won't be getting the most out of your blu-ray player but it will be useable. You will eventually want to upgrade to a TV with a 1080p HDMI input. If you do not need analog outputs for multi-channel decoding (this is usually the case for most people, but not for me) then you can save a bit of money by buying the Panasonic DMP-BD60 instead. If your TV does not have component inputs then don't bother until you get a new TV (but yes you *could* use the RCA composite video option). Hope this helps.
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Thanks. I always wanted a Delorean--wouldn't have guessed it would come in this format, or via Amazon!My (older, though HD) tv does have component outputs, which I currently use. But if what you say is correct for this and other blu-ray players, it doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase a blu-ray player (I have a large collection of standard DVDs, including lots of Criterion Collection, which would benefit from upconversion; I'm not much for the blow it up movies that have so far dominated blu-ray production) unless and until we replace our tv with one equipped with HDMI inputs. That day will eventually come, but maybe not so soon. Thanks. I always wanted a Delorean--wouldn't have guessed it would come in this format, or via Amazon!My (older, though HD) tv does have component outputs, which I currently use. But if what you say is correct for this and other blu-ray players, it doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase a blu-ray player (I have a large collection of standard DVDs, including lots of Criterion Collection, which would benefit from upconversion; I'm not much for the blow it up movies that have so far dominated blu-ray production) unless and until we replace our tv with one equipped with HDMI inputs.... » Read More Thanks. I always wanted a Delorean--wouldn't have guessed it would come in this format, or via Amazon!My (older, though HD) tv does have component outputs, which I currently use. But if what you say is correct for this and other blu-ray players, it doesn't seem to make much sense to purchase a blu-ray player (I have a large collection of standard DVDs, including lots of Criterion Collection, which would benefit from upconversion; I'm not much for the blow it up movies that have so far dominated blu-ray production) unless and until we replace our tv with one equipped with HDMI inputs. That day will eventually come, but maybe not so soon. « Show Less
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Are you going through the component outputs? The player only upconverts through the HDMI cable if I understand it correctly. Has something to do with the copyright protection. Switch to HDMI if you can. Goodluck!
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Component does support 720p (and even 1080i) but when part of an upconverting DVD player, all players are limited to 480p on component outs when playing standard DVD. The reason for this is the movie studios don't want you to be able to upconvert DVDs in the analog component domain as one can easily make high quality copies (bootlegs) with this method. When upconverted video is sent out the HDMI cable, it has content protection, called HDCP, to keep people from making high quality copies.Now you are getting the most out of your player, good for you.
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This product will work with any product with a HDMI port/interface! Thus, if your tv has a HDMI input and the blu-Ray player has HDMI out, then it will work! However, this product is designed to allow muntiple HDMI compatible devices to share 1 HDMI port in a tv! Thus, unless you are planning to hook up more than just the blu-ray player to you tv, then there is no need for this product!
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Sorry I did not hook up to HDTV. I am hooked up to a large screen tv but without HDMI cable. It works fine. Also hooked up to DVD and CD player without any problem.
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I guess if you dont have a DLNA TV you can use the blu-ray player as receiver (connected to the tv).That would be why I would be looking for a DLNA enabled blu-ray player
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it connects perfectly,unfortunately it did not work properly,intermittently at best. i solved my problem which seems similar to yours by purchasing the two obsolete dvd players below,either one will work and you can find them on amazon for about the same price as a convertor.they have both HDMI and component (RCA) outputsLG BD530 1080p Network Blu-ray Disc Player orLG BP220 2D Blu-Ray Player with Smart TV (Black)
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I'm not sure I understand your question. As a user all you have to do is attach a component cable between this device and the device you want to be HDMI, attach a sound cable between this device and the device you want to be HDMI, attach an HDMI cable between this device and your TV, attach the transformer for this device to this device and an outlet. If you're asking what method they use for up conversion, I don't think this device does any up conversion. Also, as I stated in my review, this device will not let you watch any disc that has copyright protection, even though you're a licensed user. It made the device useless to me, so I no longer use it.
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I know this is an old question but in case anyone new is looking I just want to clarify that yes it will play regular DVD's (NTSC only - does not play PAL) and it will automatically up convert them to HD. However, and Amazon still has not fixed the false claim that it will convert non-3D DVD/Blu Ray to 3D. If a film is not in 3D this will NOT magically create a 3D version.
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Since it's a Blu-ray player, it probably has HDMI out, rather than RCA. You likely want to convert HDMI to RCA in order to connect to a projector that doesn't have HDMI in. If that's the case, this isn't what you need. You need http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FO7PQA/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk.
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The Philips BDP-2100 Blu-Ray player requires a HDMI cable and a HDMI port to connect. If you have a HD TV, then you should have an HDMI input port. I connected the Philips Blu-Ray player to my LG HD TV via my Yamaha AV receiver (it has multiple HDMI in ports and one HDMI out port). UK DVDs look great!
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Yes, and it will up-convert them to high definition (close to Blu-Ray quality) when you use a HDMI cable to connect it to your TV. It will also still make them look better if you connect it to your TV with any other source. To get the best out of your Blu-Ray Player, always use a HDMI cable if possible. It makes a huge difference in picture quality.
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No you cannot because the bluray only has video outputs not inputs. You have an audio input option using digital but that's about it. What exactly are you trying to accomplish ??
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No. The vast majority of new Blu-ray players won't either. Your best bet may be looking at older models.Edit: it does have a composite output, but no analog HD output.
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Yes, this is through HDMI cable. I do not component cable. I noticed that certain movies, there is a restriction in upconversion. Otherwise, for most of the SD DVD, it upconverts much better than the Yamaha receiver (it also can do upconversion through TBC-time base correction).
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Here's another question for you Ron? My older TV does not have hdmi inputs. But a good friend, who's an electronics engineer, said I should use a cable converter that inputs HDMI (from the DVD player) and outputs component (into the HD component on the TV). Does that seem right?