Simultaneous video output with HDMI and Composite? DVD Menus? Will this output two video signals simultaneously? I need one connection going to my HD set (HDMI or component) and one going to my SD set (composite or s-video).Is this capable of handling DVD menus (either from ISO files or VIDEO_TS folders)? I know the previous WD TV did not yet have it but it was going to be added. Simultaneous video output with HDMI and Composite? DVD Menus? Will this output two video signals simultaneously? I need one connection going to my HD set (HDMI or component) and one going to my SD... » Read More Simultaneous video output with HDMI and Composite? DVD Menus? Will this output two video signals simultaneously? I need one connection going to my HD set (HDMI or component) and one going to my SD set (composite or s-video).Is this capable of handling DVD menus (either from ISO files or VIDEO_TS folders)? I know the previous WD TV did not yet have it but it was going to be added. « Show Less
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Will it be able to output audio over HDMI and the composite? I need to hook up the HDMI directly to the TV and the composite to the receiver.
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Damn, i would have bought it if it did output simultaneously to HDMI and component. I guess I'm stuck with Tivo.
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After reading over that page, I found that this does not support DVD menus. Hopefully this functionality will be added sooner rather than later.How difficult is it to switch between two video output sources if you are unable to see the menus?
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http://wdtvlive.com/blog/2009/10/13/welcome-to-the-wd-tv-live-blog/For suggestions, questions, complaints with the staff.
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there is a out of sync bug with the TOSLINK on the WD units. It is discussed on the forums, no solution yet.
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You can use a TOSLINK cable to get your sound from your receiver, that is IF your antiquated receiver is capable doing such. Many modern receivers can actually play the video and the sound through the HDMI cable.
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Kenneth, did you ever find the answer to your first question "will this output two video signals simultaneously?" for I too have the same output need and would like to know the answer to your question as well. The old non network version of the WD Media player did not. I hope this new player will.
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Unfortunately the answer is no, it will not output two video signals simultaneously.
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I connect the HDMI output on my computer to the J-Tech and send one output to my receiver and the other to my TV. Works for me. Switch back and forth generally w/o any problems. Very rarely I have to reset the switch by just unplugging and replugging the HDMI cord from my computer. The HDMI output on my computer does not transmit sound, so I can't comment on this aspect. I use the computers' coax and optical outputs for audio.
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How did you connect the recorder to the TV? The back panel can be a confusing since other than the HDMI output, all the various inputs and outputs are mixed together. If you're using component video (the three jacks in a column marked Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) make sure you haven't mixed the cables up when connecting them to your TV.
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Hey my Friend, Thanks for your imput. Just want to get a clear understanding about HDMI and Composite connection differences. My HDTV is 3 years old with composite only connection. Will HD DVD give me 1080i reception capabilty. I now have the Dish 622 reciever and get HD quality no problem. Simply put does the Toshiba HD-A1 HDDVD player have composite connections along with HDMI. Hope I've made myself clear enough. Thanks Much ... RD
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check the specs on sony.com....Inputs and Outputs HDMI Output(s) : 2 (Rear) Dual output for multiple output or AV seperation mode Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Digital Audio Output(s) : 1 Optical (Rear); 1 Coxial (Rear) Analog Audio 2ch Output(s) : 1 (Rear) Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Rear) USB Input(s) : 2 (1 Rear/ 1 Front)
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Jacki, the following is my opinion only never tested it back to back:I believe it all depends on your multi-system DVD player. If its output is NTSC then any US system TV will be able to take and decode its signal. No multisystem TV is needed. If the DVD player is an overseas model with PAL or SECAM output then only a multisystem TV can decode its signal.I bought a Phillips DVP 642 DVD which I unlocked to play any region code DVD's and it works like a charm with my old NTSC (US standard only) TV and plays all my DVD's from Europe. I recommend the Phillips model it is cheap and you can unlock it with its remote control in about 30 seconds ;)Peter Jacki, the following is my opinion only never tested it back to back:I believe it all depends on your multi-system DVD player. If its output is NTSC then any US system TV will be able to take and decode its signal. No multisystem TV is needed. If the DVD player is an overseas model with PAL or SECAM output then only a multisystem TV can decode its signal.I bought a Phillips DVP 642 DVD which I unlocked to play any region code DVD's and it works like a charm with my old NTSC (US standard only) TV and plays all my DVD's from Europe. I recommend the Phillips model it is cheap... » Read More Jacki, the following is my opinion only never tested it back to back:I believe it all depends on your multi-system DVD player. If its output is NTSC then any US system TV will be able to take and decode its signal. No multisystem TV is needed. If the DVD player is an overseas model with PAL or SECAM output then only a multisystem TV can decode its signal.I bought a Phillips DVP 642 DVD which I unlocked to play any region code DVD's and it works like a charm with my old NTSC (US standard only) TV and plays all my DVD's from Europe. I recommend the Phillips model it is cheap and you can unlock it with its remote control in about 30 seconds ;)Peter « Show Less
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I assume you are referring to the 4-pin S-video standard (S-video has a fifth squarish "pin" that is used to orient the connector). Yes, each input has both the three RCA connectors (composite video plus audio channels) and a single connector 4-pin S-video and these are both types on the output side as well. This box does not convert from one to the other, but simply choose which input to passively pass through to its like-connector at the output. If you put signals in with S-video, you need to connect to the S-video output to get them to the TV. Ditto with the composite video/audio. I assume you are referring to the 4-pin S-video standard (S-video has a fifth squarish "pin" that is used to orient the connector). Yes, each input has both the three RCA connectors (composite video plus audio channels) and a single connector 4-pin S-video and these are both types on the output side as well. This box does not convert from one to the other, but simply choose which input to passively pass through to its like-connector at the output. If you put signals in with S-video, you need to connect to the S-video output to get them to the TV. Ditto with the composite video/audio.
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Yes you can. This TV has two HDMI inputs plus a shared component/composite input. The HDMI is best if your DVD player has an HDMI output. If the player only has composite and component, then the component output would be the next best choice. The component/composite shared input allows for either a component or composite connection, but not both at the same time. If you are using composite, plug the cable into the green input.
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You can't connect to this monitor with those kinds of signal ports. The monitor only has one analog input ("VGA") and the other is the high-performance input, direct digital ("HDMI").You have:Line out video (this is called "composite video")S-video out (step above composite)Component video out (this is Red, blue, & green with sync, better than S-video).If you wish to use a PC LCD monitor for general purpose video then you'll have to spend the extra money to get one with the composite and/or component video inputs. I know one 23.6" (or is it 24"?) LG model handles this, near $300. You can't connect to this monitor with those kinds of signal ports. The monitor only has one analog input ("VGA") and the other is the high-performance input, direct digital ("HDMI").You have:Line out video (this is called "composite video")S-video out (step above composite)Component video out (this is Red, blue, & green with sync, better than S-video).If you wish to use a PC LCD monitor for general purpose video then you'll have to spend the extra money to get one with the composite and/or component video inputs. I... » Read More You can't connect to this monitor with those kinds of signal ports. The monitor only has one analog input ("VGA") and the other is the high-performance input, direct digital ("HDMI").You have:Line out video (this is called "composite video")S-video out (step above composite)Component video out (this is Red, blue, & green with sync, better than S-video).If you wish to use a PC LCD monitor for general purpose video then you'll have to spend the extra money to get one with the composite and/or component video inputs. I know one 23.6" (or is it 24"?) LG model handles this, near $300. « Show Less
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The LG BP125 Blu-Ray Disk/DVD player has neither component or composite outputs. It has one HDMI output and one coax cable output -- no other outputs.
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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Based on what is described about this device, it does appear to allow one to select up to 3 HDMI or 8 component video inputs to 1 HDMI output to your TV. It does NOT up-convert any of the analog component video or HDMI inputs to higher resolutions. Chances are, it also does NOT combine more than one input at a time. Your best bet is to contact J&R Galaxies for full clarification on this issue (I have not been able to determine if J&R Galaxies has a stand-alone website). You also need to be aware that when I google'ed J&R Galaxies, I found some complaints about their customer services. You might want to take a look at these. One more thing...it appears that this device is just a switch. At that, $138 seems a bit much. Check with a local TV repair shop to see what they have available or recommend (I don't believe that J&R Galaxies is associated with J&R Electronics, which is a nationally-known retailer). Good luck ! Charles Russell
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Hi, just purchased Sony STRDH-720 and would like to connect my wii using component cables. The problem is no image is being displayed when i connect the cables in.Could someone point me in the right direction as to which imputs to connect the composite leads into and also the audio leads? Thank youAlistair.
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I'm assuming that your TV has the usb and hmdi inputs. What are the output types for your VCR? If the output has only 3 connectors (yellow, white and red) it is composite and if there are 5 connectors in the output grouping it is component signal. Need to know this before giving an accurate answer.
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no hdmi input only an output for display this is a great unit if you have tapes that you wish to convert to digital files , you can install your own hard drive and it can read 2 external drives and it is very easy to swap between the drives
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That's strange, so it says 3 HDMI outputs but really that's not true huh? Is there such a thing as a receiver that actually as 3 outputs for video as this would imply? Seems like false advertising if it's not true.
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There is only one HDMI input (digital video/audio), the other two connectors are for the two dongle cables for analog pass through (one is input, the other is output), the dongles are used for RGB video and R/L audio input/output, all of them are RCA type connectors 3/2 configuration. Look closely at the end of the dongle and HDMI cables, you will see they are shaped differently and do not interconnect. You can't use the HDMI & dongle inputs at the same time, but you can use the HDMI as the input for digital video/audio, then use the dongle output for RGB video and the optical output for digital audio out for 7.1 sound. You can also purchase a converter to convert the RGB/optical to HDMI digital, but make sure the converter is RGB/optical Input with HDMI Output as many are only HDMI Input to RGB/optical output.