Does this converter add any input lag? I tried using another analog to HDMI converter and experienced game-breaking lag: DDR was unplayable. :(
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Not sure if the lag is due to the device or due to the non HDMI technology of my PS2 versus my HD TV. I did experience a lag using this device, but the game I was playing allowed for calibration, which although annoying, I could still play.
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It's not an HDMI to component converter. If it were, then you would turn an HDMI signal into a Component signal so that you could plug an HDMI only output device into a Component input on your TV. This particular box does the opposite. It will allow you to plug in a Component only output device (such as a Wii Console with the official component cable) into a screen that only has HDMI ports open, such as a monitor. And trust me, if we are looking at the same model, the latter is the case. I own one, I have for around 6 months now and this one definitely only goes one way: Component to HDMI.
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I haven't tested this specifically, but I'd be very surprised if it did. This isn't a scan converter/scaler/etc; it's just a HDMI-SDI converter. Dave G, who has answered this question is mistaken; the BMD TVS accepts both 60fps and 59.94fps inputs on the same setting (for instance 1080i60 will accept 1080i59.94 inputs) without any conversion, so the behavior he is experiencing is not evidence that conversion is going on. (I own 3 BMD ATEM 1 M/Es.) If you need that sort of 59.94-&gt;60fps conversion (which you don't need if you are using a Blackmagic switcher, fwiw), I would recommend a BMD UpDownCross mini converter, Grass Valley G1, or Decimator UpDownCross converter. Or any sort of scaler (TV One, Atlona, BMD Teranex, Kramer, etc etc etc). If you also need the HDMI-&gt;SDI conversion Decimator is the way to go; their little MD-Cross box is a miracle. Simultaneous SDI-&gt;HDMI and HDMI-&gt;SDI, with scaling on all inputs. The little guy does everything you'd ever want.
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Haven't experienced any, I'm using it with an Alienware 18. I have 3 monitors and haven't had any issues with lag. Make sure your graphics card has sufficient power to run this though or you may.
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This is easily possible as long as you also purchase an HDMI splitter too as this card doesn't have HDMI out. I have mine setup to the Console is connected to a 1x2 amplified HDMI splitter with one output running to the Capture-card and the other running to my Television/Monitor. As long as you get an amplified splitter as opposed to a passive one you shouldn't receive any input lag.
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Dear Adryel,Thank you for your question regarding our HS420 HDMI matrix! You shouldn't notice any latency or lag when playing videogames. Please contact us at support@kinivo.com if you have any additional questions.Thank you,Kinivo Product SupportEmail: support@kinivo.comToll Free: 1-855-4Kinivo (1-855-454-6486)Live Chat: http://support.kinivo.com(Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Pacific)
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Just wanted to ease some concern regarding the monitor itself. (I bought this monitor so amazon showed me your question) It's input lag is rated at 09ms on Displaylag.com which is an excellent rating. The main reason why i bought this monitor. From my understanding the use of DVI or HDMI should have no real bearing on lag input. I would possibly look into the graphics settings of the game itself or make sure the drivers were installed ok.
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I only use this device with an N64. There is no button input lag or loss of picture quality.
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No lag using this receiver....but if for some reason you notice a little lag this receiver has a delay you could set in milliseconds that allows you to match up the video and sound. But I've never had to use this feature. I play alot of sports games and I have no lag at all. None on shooters either so you should be ok
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Do other inputs to the receiver work? No idea why yours does not. I have our receiver (monitor) connected to HDMI 1 and as the receiver switches inputs the TV displays well. Sorry I cannot help any more.
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I think Larry is spot on. If you have another HDMI handy, swap that in there. if it still persists, return it for another converter box.
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It will technically work. I bought this and it work, but it makes both the primary and secondary screens jumpy. Cures doesn't move as fast and leaves a trail. I also had a DVI output on my monitor so a I tired a converter for that as well, and had the same issue (I think I little clearer with the DVI. I'm trying to put up with it instead of having to buy a new HDMI monitor, but I might have to eventually!
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1000ms is 1 second, so no, but there is noticeable lag. I was able to adjust the video settings for one of the more popular SNES emulators and I got it to a playable state, but you'll never beat a real system with a CRT.
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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!
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I have not yet tried to use this with a DVI/HDMI converter. Sorry I cannot answer your question at this time. I am considering a different layout to our system, I might be trying this in the future, but I don't know how quickly we'll get around to doing it.
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they are all answering in generalities and unfortunately its irrelevant, this and quite a few of the best plasmas this year suffer from just unacceptable input lag, the f8500 to a horrendous degree, it can be tamed to much more moderate levels by using a pc mode trick but its less than optimal for many reasons, but i suggest checking with avsforums and places with very in depth accounts to fully get a understanding of all the options. Actually i am just seeing you found displaylag.com and their database so this may not be of any use to you, oh well. Good luck
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Update: I went ahead and bought the 720, and have not had any problems with lag on my Wii. I have the Wii component cable going into the 720, and a single HDMI cable sending all of my video to a projector. It looks and plays great.