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    #16
    Re: No 1080i through component?????

    Yes, you can get your money back, the Vudu has a 30 day money back guarantee.

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      #17
      Re: No 1080i through component?????

      Originally posted by jaroos View Post
      I am just received my box, now just waiting for the arrival of my wireless extender. I know just read that I cannot get HD output through the component video connection. Is this really true or did I misread?

      I do not believe this was clear in any aspect of your marketing material. If so, I am unable to rent/view HD output through the device, greatly reducing it's usability.
      I have trouble with the licensing concept - I can get HD output through component on my Xbox as well as my satellite receiver.

      What gives?

      Can I get my $$$$ back?
      It has everything to do with Hollywood wanting to be sure nobody can copy the HD content. I've moved your question to this thread, please read the rest to get the whole picture. If you want to see the latest and greatest, you're going to have to upgrade to HDMI connections.

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        #18
        Re: Resolution of Component Connection

        I cannot upgrade to HDMI without purchasing a new tv. I have a fabulous Mitsubishi rear projection. The newer sets will not get me an appreciably better picture for the money to replace it.
        I am not sure keeping the device is worthwhile without the ability to watch HDTV.

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          #19
          Re: Resolution of Component Connection

          Originally posted by jaroos View Post
          I cannot upgrade to HDMI without purchasing a new tv. I have a fabulous Mitsubishi rear projection. The newer sets will not get me an appreciably better picture for the money to replace it.
          I am not sure keeping the device is worthwhile without the ability to watch HDTV.
          Given your situation, I'd advise you to watch the "free" Bourne HD movies at 480P and use that to gauge your satisfaction. NOTE: Be careful not to accidentally rent/purchase the SD version of the Bourne movies. If you do not yet see the "free" copies, give your Vudu a couple days to update its software and database.

          You have nothing to lose, and who knows, you might find the instant gratification lifestyle tolerable at 480P. That's one of the nice things about doing business with Vudu - they give you a 30 day risk free window to make the decision that is right for you, your gear, and your habits.

          Whatever you decide, I would be interested in hearing your impression of the HD movies at 480P on your Mitsubishi.

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            #20
            Re: Resolution of Component Connection

            The restriction on anything above 480p on component video is silly. However, if you look at nearly all the upconverting DVD players on the market, none of them allow anything above 480p out of component - only HDMI. I know this because I have an LG upconverting player that DOES output 720p and 1080i over component but it has a front load mechanism that is problematic. When I was thinking of returning it, I bought several other DVD players both LG and Samsung. None of them allowed anything but 480p over component. So I kept the LG I had even though you sometimes have to load the disc 3 or 4 times. Also, the manual for my player says that it can't output HD resolutions over component, but it does.

            I think multi-use boxes like the AppleTV, X-Box, etc., give you HD resolutions out of component because watching movies isn't the only purpose. But with the Vudu, it's the only purpose for the box and I think the studios want to make sure their HD content is protected...

            Stupid, yes, but also it's reality...

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              #21
              Re: Resolution of Component Connection

              I am pretty sure you can get a hdmi to component switch to slove your problem.

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                #22
                Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                Originally posted by Bill@LakeGeorge View Post
                I am pretty sure you can get a hdmi to component switch to slove your problem.
                Really. Now THAT would be a cool thing to have...

                My Denon will upconvert anything to component or HDMI but it won't convert HDMI down to component.. I'd love to be able to go HDMI to component.

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                  #23
                  Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                  My Athem D2 will take hdmi in and upconvert thru component out.

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                    #24
                    Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                    Originally posted by Bill@LakeGeorge View Post
                    My Athem D2 will take hdmi in and upconvert thru component out.
                    Guess I didn't spend enough money!

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                      #25
                      Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                      Sorry to throw a wet blanket on the party, but EVERY HDMI to Component device I have seen (and I've looked quite a bit) will not convert any HDCP signal, like the Vudu. Read the fine print on those boxes and you'll see the HDCP disclaimer. If you do ever find one, buy it fast before the lawyers shut down the company.

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                        #26
                        Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                        Originally posted by Nded View Post
                        Sorry to throw a wet blanket on the party, but EVERY HDMI to Component device I have seen (and I've looked quite a bit) will not convert any HDCP signal, like the Vudu. Read the fine print on those boxes and you'll see the HDCP disclaimer. If you do ever find one, buy it fast before the lawyers shut down the company.
                        Actually, Ed, I just found one that is HDCP compatible:

                        http://www.beachaudio.com/Sima/X-Con...CID=C12585x003

                        It's not cheap, but it's not that expensive either...

                        OK, it says it is HDCP compliant...What does that mean though??

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                          #27
                          Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                          Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                          Actually, Ed, I just found one that is HDCP compatible:

                          http://www.beachaudio.com/Sima/X-Con...CID=C12585x003

                          It's not cheap, but it's not that expensive either...

                          OK, it says it is HDCP compliant...What does that mean though??
                          HDCP compliant would mean that it knows to turn off the non HDMI signal when the HDCP flag is raised, ergo, it shows nothing on the component monitor.

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                            #28
                            Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                            Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                            Actually, Ed, I just found one that is HDCP compatible:

                            http://www.beachaudio.com/Sima/X-Con...CID=C12585x003

                            It's not cheap, but it's not that expensive either...

                            OK, it says it is HDCP compliant...What does that mean though??
                            To quote the manufacturers website - "HDCP compliant-when input is HDCP encrypted (protected) the component out will be turned off." Complete details can be found at http://www.extenhd.com/products/prod...ils.php?pid=10

                            There are no TECHNICAL reasons why a company can't produce such a device (HDMI to COMPONENT). There are a ton of legal obstacles prohibiting such a device in the U.S.

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                              #29
                              Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                              Since DVI does not support HDCP, I have a couple questions:

                              1.) How does HDMI to DVI adapters work with HDCP?
                              2.) Could you then go HDMI to DVI to component?

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                                #30
                                Re: Resolution of Component Connection

                                Originally posted by NA9D View Post
                                Since DVI does not support HDCP, I have a couple questions:
                                I seem to recall that my previous projector had a DVI-D connector and supported HDCP over it.

                                -- Greg

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