DVI to Component HD

Hi there,
I have a MBP (first one, Intel Core Duo, not Core 2 Duo).
I have all connections from DVI to HDMI, SCART, S-Video, etc, but I would like to know if there is a way to get the DVI (digital HD) to Component (Analogue HD)? Basically, I want to push video content from my laptop to Plasma / LCD screens.
Thanks,
Yao

Since component video uses completely different color encoding (YPbPr) from the computer standard of RGB, a simple adapter cable won't work. You will need to get a rather expensive box with active electronics inside of it that does the color encoding translation. Or check your TV's user manual. Some TVs accept RGB over their component inputs and have menu settings that allow for it.

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