Inexpensive component to HDMI Convertor


submission by Paul Freeman – After buying a new Sony PS3 and seeing it in action on my Panasonic home theater Projector via the HDMI Inteface I was a little dissapointed when I turned on my original XBOX, which was connected to the Projector via its component Cables.

Now, obviously the XBOX is only 720p but it seemed extra dull and lackluster compared to the new HD PS3.  After a little searching on the Internet I found a unit which connected to the component cable and converted the signal to an HDMI Output.  It seemed too good to be true at a very reasonable $50, too cheap to be any good?  I thought why not give it a try so I just ordered it to see what it really does.

Once the unit arrived I connected the input/otputs and the included power supply, and turned on the Projector and XBOX.  I was totally amazed at the transformation in the picture quality and mostly the brightness of the Image.

The picture is so much more vivid and bright.  I have been useing the converter for about a month now and can say I’m really pleased with the little unit.  If you’re trying to consolidate your cables and video switching to HDMI I can recommend it too.

Available from www.ebay.com – (International shipping available)

Product Introduction:
The component video (YPbPr) converter allows older analog devices to be integrated seamlessly into the modern home theater.  This adapter connects component video home theater devices to HDMI compliant digital monitors.  It also takes digital audio and encodes it onto the HDMI signal for the full HDMI video and audio effect.  With the component + digital Audio to HDMI Adapter legacy home theater devices can be easily connected any HDMI display for the full digital video and audio experience.

Product Features:

Allows you to connect YPbPr HDTV sources to an HDMI? display

Encodes digital audio onto the video signal for HDMI? video and audio

Supports HDTV/YPbPr

Supports: 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p,1080i and 1080p resolution

HDCP compliant

Product Specifications:

HDMI video Amplifier Bandwidth: 1.65 Gbps

VGA Amplifier Bandwidth: 350 Mhz

Input video Signal: 1.2 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal: 5 volts p-p (TTL)

HDMI Connector: type A (19 pin) female

Video Connector: 3 RCA Component

Audio Connector: SPDIF

Power Consumption: 10 watts (max)

Power Supply: 5V DC

Dimensions: 4¡±W x 1¡±H x 4¡±D

Available from www.ebay.com – (International shipping available)

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