--- HDMI to VGA cable doesnt work ??? ---

[basslover911]

I plugged in my tv (which also has an HDMI cable) like this;

HDMI out from DVD player

to

VGA in to TV

(its a cable that has HDMI on one side and VGA on the other side).


But there is nooo image... why?!



I also tried connecting my computer (vga) to the tv (hdmi) but again, "no signal".... Do i need a transcoder or something?

 

[Adam]

Are you certain that the connector is VGA?

HDMI represents a digital connection, while VGA represents an analog connection. I can't see how the two could be combined with only an adapter cable. That's your issue.

 

[Phil Taylor]

You could go component out of your DVD to VGA with just a cable (but I'm guessing your TV has RGB in?) and Adam is right - to do HDMI to VGA would need a converter box and I don't know of an HDMI to VGA converter. There are a LOT of DVI to HDMI adapters and I do know of one VGA to HDMI converter box - but nothing that does HDMI to VGA... that I know of.

 

[basslover911]

Well the thing is my DVD player wount output Hd signals through component (since that protection thing with high def)...

So I dont know... if one is analog and one is digital why in the world would they sell that cable in the first place?!

 

[bandphan]

Which dvd player?

 

[Halon451]

Well the thing is my DVD player wount output Hd signals through component (since that protection thing with high def)...

So I dont know... if one is analog and one is digital why in the world would they sell that cable in the first place?!

Um...huh? You would be referring to HDCP I presume, which is a digitally based encryption technique that requires a digital "handshake" from both ends before the source data can be displayed where it's being sent (your TV for example). Component video is an analog signal, and even with that you're able to achieve up to 720p resolution on most displays that are capable; which is technically defined as high-def. But you're saying your player won't output any signals from the component connection?

 

[Halon451]

Which dvd player?

And which TV? I'm sure that even if it's an older TV that doesn't have HDMI inputs (which is why you're attempting to use the "VGA" connection) that it should definitely have component inputs, which would allow you to simply connect the component outs from your player to the component in on your TV and like mentioned above, get at least 720p from the set.

But need to know what equipment we're talking about here, otherwise we're just shooting random data and facts at you.

EDIT: Wait, I just re-read your original post again, and you clearly state you do have HDMI on your TV, so why are you attempting to go into the VGA in the first place? I'm assuming you tried to simply go HDMI to HDMI already?

 

[TLS Guy]

And which TV? I'm sure that even if it's an older TV that doesn't have HDMI inputs (which is why you're attempting to use the "VGA" connection) that it should definitely have component inputs, which would allow you to simply connect the component outs from your player to the component in on your TV and like mentioned above, get at least 720p from the set.

But need to know what equipment we're talking about here, otherwise we're just shooting random data and facts at you.

Not if the player is new. The new regs demand that all analog outputs, including component, downgrade to 480i from HD devices. So he will have to have a digital copyright protected input if he wants to watch HD from his player if it is of recent vintage.

 

[jvgillow]

Since the player and TV both have HDMI, use a normal HDMI->HDMI cable and you should be fine.

 

[Halon451]

Not if the player is new. The new regs demand that all analog outputs, including component, downgrade to 480i from HD devices. So he will have to have a digital copyright protected input if he wants to watch HD from his player if it is of recent vintage.

I did not know this, thanks TLS. I guess I've got some reading to do - my old SD DVD has component outs, and inputs a 480p signal to my TV with no problems. Seems like a forced push in the market doesn't it - to literally force a consumer to run out and purchase new equipment if they plan to enjoy anything greater than standard def 480i, even though technically the hardware is capable of delivering more?