One question for the Masses

[cdaddy415]

I'm tryinjg to connect my PC to my AV reciever (Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K in case you need to know) via a VGA -> component cable. Since I have a HDMI in for my BluRay (BD) I'm using the DVD Component In along with the DVD RCA's for audio. When I connect my Laptop, I set the input to DVD (which I renamed CPU) I have sound but no picture. Could there be a compatablitly issue with the computer's VGA output and the Pioneer's video upconvert capapblity? Or is there something else I'm missing?

Thanks in advance,
A.H.

 

[TLS Guy]

I'm tryinjg to connect my PC to my AV reciever (Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K in case you need to know) via a VGA -> component cable. Since I have a HDMI in for my BluRay (BD) I'm using the DVD Component In along with the DVD RCA's for audio. When I connect my Laptop, I set the input to DVD (which I renamed CPU) I have sound but no picture. Could there be a compatablitly issue with the computer's VGA output and the Pioneer's video upconvert capapblity? Or is there something else I'm missing?

Thanks in advance,
A.H.

I think you are missing a step. A simple VGA to component cable will not generally do the trick. You generally need a VGA to RGB transcoder.

This article should be helpful to you.

In addition you are probably falling fowl of DRM issues, as HD sources now generally won't let you output in analog, at least above 4801 if at all. There is a forcing of HDMI with repeater architecture.

 

[cdaddy415]

I think you are missing a step. A simple VGA to component cable will not generally do the trick. You generally need a VGA to RGB transcoder.

I thought the Component was RGB. Since I can't post links yet, this is the name of what I have on Amazon...
Gold Plated 6FT VGA/HD15/RGB to 3 RCA COMPONENT FOR TV/HDTV CABLE

[/QUOTE]In addition you are probably falling fowl of DRM issues, as HD sources now generally won't let you output in analog, at least above 4801 if at all. There is a forcing of HDMI with repeater architecture.[/QUOTE]

And I'm sorry but this is darn near greek for me. Could you "dumb it down" a bit for me?

 

[TLS Guy]

I thought the Component was RGB. Since I can't post links yet, this is the name of what I have on Amazon...
Gold Plated 6FT VGA/HD15/RGB to 3 RCA COMPONENT FOR TV/HDTV CABLE

In addition you are probably falling fowl of DRM issues, as HD sources now generally won't let you output in analog, at least above 4801 if at all. There is a forcing of HDMI with repeater architecture.[/QUOTE]

And I'm sorry but this is darn near greek for me. Could you "dumb it down" a bit for me?[/QUOTE]

I think if we have to dumb this down, you should just buy a BD player and be happy.

I'm afraid there are host of reasons why you don't get a picture.

Component is RGB, but VGA is not.

Now DRM is digital rights management to prevent piracy, and in the area you a venturing this is largely controlled by the HDCP codes. HDMI is two way communication, that requires repeated handshakes, between sending and receiving devices to prevent piracy.

Now HD devices are no longer allowed to output an analog signal with a resolution higher than 480i. The lowest definition. VGA does not support 480i. The DRM in windows automatically downgrades HD video to 480i except for an HDMI output with repeater architecture.

You don't say how you receiver is connected to your TV, but component will not usually convert to HDMI in the receiver, so you will need a component connection to your TV from your receiver.

 

[cdaddy415]

Thank you, and I already have a BluRay. I'm just wanting to hook my computer to my TV via the A\V receiver as well. The receiver is connected to the TV via HDMI, so I would need to get some sort of component cable if what you are saying the true with my case.

 

[TLS Guy]

Thank you, and I already have a BluRay. I'm just wanting to hook my computer to my TV via the A\V receiver as well. The receiver is connected to the TV via HDMI, so I would need to get some sort of component cable if what you are saying the true with my case.

See if you get a picture connecting directly to the component inputs of your TV. I doubt you will. In that case you will need a transcoder. If you get a picture, then you can make an HDMI and component video connections to your TV from your receiver.

If you happen to have a VGA input on your TV, I would go directly from computer to TV for video, and use the TV to switch the video.

 

[lsiberian]

Don't you have an S-Video port?

I used that to hook up my laptop to my tv back when I had a TV.

If not just buy a converter.