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Systine · 2002-04-05, 11:43 AM

Does anyone have any experiece with these? I noticed that some old HD Satellite recievers have VGA output and not component. I was thinking of getting one using a converter like this: http://www.smarthome.com/77706.html . Of course I would like to plug my computer into it too!

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KevinO · 2002-04-08, 12:42 PM

Systine,

I'm using the Audio Authority VGA-to-Component Video Converter (part #777060 at Smarthome). It's working well to convert the signal from VGA on my HTPC (ATI Radeon LE video card) to componant on my Toshiba 50HX70 TV. I'm running a fairly inexpensive VGA extension cable of about 20' with no noise or artifacts.

I use the PC mostly to playback DVD's at 960x540p resolution so that I can do an Anamorphic squeeze on the TV. It's also usefull to rip DVD's for later playback, if I don't get a chance to view them before the rental period is up.

I'm using a Sound Blaster Live (value edition) to get the sp/dif audio out to my Surround Sound Processor, that way I retain Dolby Digital sound.

Kevin.

cypo · 2002-04-09, 10:15 AM

Systine,

I also used the AA0960 with success to connect my HTPC to Panasonic CT34WX50. You can have it cheaper at http://www.medicalvideosystems.com/p...promotions.htm I also heard about the Key Digital VGA->Component converter, which is said to be better quality (and more expensive) than the AA. Good luck.

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2002-04-05, 11:43 AM	#1
Systine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GTA Posts: 190	Does anyone have any experiece with these? I noticed that some old HD Satellite recievers have VGA output and not component. I was thinking of getting one using a converter like this: http://www.smarthome.com/77706.html . Of course I would like to plug my computer into it too! <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Systine on 2002-04-05 11:43 ]</font>

2002-04-08, 12:42 PM	#2
KevinO Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 7	Systine, I'm using the Audio Authority VGA-to-Component Video Converter (part #777060 at Smarthome). It's working well to convert the signal from VGA on my HTPC (ATI Radeon LE video card) to componant on my Toshiba 50HX70 TV. I'm running a fairly inexpensive VGA extension cable of about 20' with no noise or artifacts. I use the PC mostly to playback DVD's at 960x540p resolution so that I can do an Anamorphic squeeze on the TV. It's also usefull to rip DVD's for later playback, if I don't get a chance to view them before the rental period is up. I'm using a Sound Blaster Live (value edition) to get the sp/dif audio out to my Surround Sound Processor, that way I retain Dolby Digital sound. Kevin.

2002-04-09, 10:15 AM	#3
cypo Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pointe Claire Posts: 10	Systine, I also used the AA0960 with success to connect my HTPC to Panasonic CT34WX50. You can have it cheaper at http://www.medicalvideosystems.com/p...promotions.htm I also heard about the Key Digital VGA->Component converter, which is said to be better quality (and more expensive) than the AA. Good luck.