HDMI vs Component Video

I just ordered the new Apple Tv and need to know if it is possible to connect it to a tv via component video? I do not have an HDMI connection on my stereo or tv.

Yes it is possible. I use HD Fury 1.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDfury-1080P-HDMI-Converter-Transcoder/dp/B000SOPWS8/ref =sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1297677620&sr=8-1
HDMI to DVI-D
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HDMI-DVI-2m-Cable-GOLD/dp/B000OOMRKS/ref=pdbxgy_ce_imgb
I connected mine directly to VGA input on my plasma screen. But you can also buy one of those VGA to Component. But I haven't tried this one yet.
http://www.amazon.com/VGA-RCA-Component-RGB-Cable/dp/B000FM3EQ0
Also check this tutorial on how to stick XBMC on Apple TV 2:
http://arturito.net/2011/02/14/apple-tv-2-untethered-jailbreak-on-windows-and-xb mc-media-centre-installation/

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Only green when connecting thru an hdmi to component video converter

I get only green color display when connecting Apple TV 2nd gen thru an hdmi to component video converter and I tried resetting and all the video output options - any ideas???

Only HDMI is officially supported with the device. There will be no guarantee with a converter.

Is simultaneous use of HDMI and Component Video outputs possible?

I want to split the Apple TV video output to drive my main plasma TV when desired, but also to a smaller LCD TV for more frequent use to show what songs are playing thru Apple TV - as this is my common usage. It seems that with the HDMI cable plugged into the Apple TV, it does not drive the component output. Is there some way to do this or do I have to go for an HDMI splitter?

SurfSouth wrote:
I want to split the Apple TV video output to drive my main plasma TV when desired, but also to a smaller LCD TV for more frequent use to show what songs are playing thru Apple TV - as this is my common usage. It seems that with the HDMI cable plugged into the Apple TV, it does not drive the component output. Is there some way to do this or do I have to go for an HDMI splitter?
HDMI takes precedence over component, so you can't use both at the same time. if HDMI is connected it will use that.

HDMI and Component Video at the same time?

I'm trying to connect both outputs of the Apple TV at once. HDMI to the projector and the component to my receiver. I want to be able to get a preview of what I'm going to be watching before sending it to the projector.
Is there a way to have both outputs active? I just need one component or composite output for my preview.

Wiqui wrote:
Is there a way to have both outputs active? I just need one component or composite output for my preview.
no.
HDMI takes precedence and will disable component when an HDMI cable is connected

Can you use Apple TV 3rd generation with a hdmi-component video converter

Does Apple TV 3G support any hdmi to component video adapters for use with older plasma tv's without hdmi inputs?

HDMI is the only supported method. There will be no guarantee with any converter. If it does work you will be unable to play protected content (ie iTunes, Netflix)

How do i stream my iMac screen to a device that accepts component video only

I have a new iMac (2015) and I want to send my screen from my mac to a video switcher called a NewTek Tricaster 40. It only accepts component or composite video input. I want to send my iMac's screen to it in real time so I can incorporate it into my live video productions. I have attempted to use several HDMI to component converters and none have worked. I am using the Kanex Pro HDMI to Component Converter to convert the HDMI out from two HD camcorders to component and sending that into my Tricaster 40. It is seeing the signal just fine and giving me solid HD video. So I attempted to use the same Kanex Pro for the iMac. First I used apple's lightning to HDMI cable then plugged that HDMI into another Kanex Pro HDMI to component converter. No dice. I tried all the component video settings: 1080p 30PsF, 1080 24PsF, 1080i, 720p, 720/30p, 720/24p. None worked
Kanex Pro HDMI to Component Converter with Audio for PS4, Xbox One, Full HD 1080p (HDRGBRL)
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13562420314864684603?q=Kanex+Pro+HDMI+to +Component+Converter+with+Audio+for+PS4,+Xbox+One,+Full+HD+1080p+(HDRGBRL)&espv= 2&biw=1461&bih=724&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.89947451,d.cGU&ion=1&tch=1&ech=1&psi =lcMhVcDPEpC4ogTBl4LABg.1428276117592.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX2IpeY7X336NKCAZO5gXZC fr9CYkefRrD0Ad_Xy607mRERaZVy-e31nis3rQppz_OgnNmy5ApOtsfxdiNa9ObBt6XIj0T_QHJnHgQS RKEgr403gF3BIZAFPVH73q3thgw88E5DYtSJ2ucji5lQO4ow&sa=X&ei=nMMhVfSkCIftoATK24GYCA& ved=0COEDEPMCMAA
Next I purchased an apple lightning to DVI adaptor. Then I plugged the DVI into this Lindy DVI to component converter. It also failed at all resolutions. None worked for SD resolutions either.
LINDY DVI-D to VGA/RGB/Component Video Converter (32562)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0012E210A/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&condit ion=new
After hunting for a solution someone suggested that HDCP protection might be my problem. Apparently in an effort to keep people form pirating movies Microsoft and apple use HDCP to keep people form making this conversion? I'm nor sure how this works I just know that I am leagaly allowed to incorporate brief news clips into my news comentary on my youtub channel so long as I cite them and add to them substantially. I do both. So is HDCP my issue? If so what is the work around?
Sewell Direct 1x2 HDMI Splitter, v1.4, 4k by 2k support
http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?C=R9X3UEVFUTLF&K=AAASFVVZHH4WQ&R=3S6NDP88QPROY&T =C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F…
NewTek has a program called IVGA that will allow me to share my screen over my local network but the frame rate is horribly choppy and is not useful for capturing video clips form youtube or game play.
Bottom line how do I stream high quality (720 /24p minimum) video from my iMac to a device that only accepts component video in.

I did end up using an apple thunderbolt to DVI.
Next a DVI to HDMI.
Component Video + Digital Coaxial and Digital Optical Audio to HDMI® Converter
http:/http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011406&p_id=5 971&seq=1&format=2
After that I used an HDMI to component.
Kanex Pro HDMI to Component Converter with Audio for PS4, Xbox One, Full HD 1080p (HDRGBRL)
https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13562420314864684603?q=Kanex+Pro+HDMI+to +Component+Converter+with+Audio+for+PS4,+Xbox+One,+Full+HD+1080p+(HDRGBRL)&espv = 2&biw=1461&bih=724&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.89947451,d.cGU&ion=1&tch=1&ech=1&ps i =lcMhVcDPEpC4ogTBl4LABg.1428276117592.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraX2IpeY7X336NKCAZO5gXZ C fr9CYkefRrD0Ad_Xy607mRERaZVy-e31nis3rQppz_OgnNmy5ApOtsfxdiNa9ObBt6XIj0T_QHJnHgQ S RKEgr403gF3BIZAFPVH73q3thgw88E5DYtSJ2ucji5lQO4ow&sa=X&ei=nMMhVfSkCIftoATK24GYCA & ved=0COEDEPMCMAA
On my iMac:
I had to go into my device settings > Display
then I set the "Optimize for:" to "CAT-6066"
after that I selected the "Scaled" option right underneath
then i selected 1080i because the Kanex Pro is designed to convert 1080i into component
I was then able to get my NewTek Tricaster 40 to recognize that component signal from the Kanex Pro and add it to my production as 1080i or as 1080p/30. The frame rate looks great and the video quality is very smooth and in real time.

How can i use apple tv and iTunes movies with component video cables for an older receiver and projector?

i have an older yamaha receiver and projector both without hdmi inputs but component video instead. I would like to get apple tv and start renting movies through iTunes but apple tv only supports hdmi and ive read that iTunes has codes to prevent the use ot analog cables with movies. Is there a way to adapt hdmi to component video for both apple tv and iTunes easily?

Yes, HDMI is the only supported method. Also, with converters you will run into issues with HDCP (which will prevent you from streaming DRM content from iTunes etc) as well as resolution.

How can I do live streaming with a Mac Book Pro 2011, using a new model of Sony HD camcorder which does not have firewire out/input? it comes only with a component video output, USB, HDMI and composite RCA output?

I need to do live streaming with a Mac Book Pro 2011, using a new model of Sony HD camcorder (http://store.sony.co...ber=HDRAX2000/H) ..this camcorder model does not have firewire out/input ..it comes only with a component video output, USB, HDMI and composite A/V video output..
I wonder how can I plug this camcorder to the firewire port of my laptop? Browsing on internet I found that Grass Valley Company produces this converter http://www.amazon.co...=A17MC6HOH9AVE6 ..but I am not sure -not even after checking the amazon reviews- if this device will send the video signal through firewire to my laptop, in order to live streaming properly? ..anyone in this forum could help me please?
Thanx

I can't broadcast with the built in iSight webcam... how would I zoom in or zoom out? or how would I pan? I've seem people doing it walking with their laptops but that's not an option for me... there's nothing wrong with my USB ports but that's neither an option to stream video because as far as I know through USB you can't connect video in apple operating systems ..you can for sure plug any video cam or photo camera through usb but as a drive to transfer data not as a live video camera... is by firewire an old interface developed by apple that you can connect all sorts of cameras to apple computers... unfortunately my new sony HDR-AX2000 camcorder doesn't have firewire output...
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How to connect Apple TV (2g) HDMI to HDTV with only component video input.

Trying to connect Apple TV (2g) HDMI to HDTV with only component video input. Can I use a simple cable or do I need a converter box/plug? Is the HDMI signal coming from ATV encrypted or HDCP enabled?
The TV is HD, but only has a component input and not HDMI. Apple TV 2g only has HDMI output.

google component hdmi converter
but they are pretty expensive and may not work at all
and will not work with any DRM material as in movies you reant and maybe netflix and the sports thingy

Can i use both Component video and HDMI?

Hi guys,
Im wondering if its possible to connect both Component video and HDMI on the ATV?
Its currently connected to HDMI on our main HD TV, however, the apartment we have has a strange setup in which you must send RF signals to a loop back in the main room to reach all other TV's.
We dont have the capital for either another flatscreen TV or a second Apple TV until next year - so currently we've got an older (see 2004) bulk of a CRT TV upstairs and my thought was i could route a signal to the RF loop back from the ATV and use my iphone remote to control what it plays to view upstairs.
For this id need a component to composite/rf convertor which ive found so sending the signal is no problem, but what would happen if i were to connect component cables as well as the HDMI, does the ATV output on both, or priortise the HDMI?

When both types of cable are connected to the tv at the same time, the HDMI connection will be on by default but the component is turned off... and what happens if the source to the HDMI cable is off - eg its plugged in but its got no where to send the signal, would it still not send to the component?.. You mean if the tv was off, same thing, HDMI would take precedence.
Are you sure about this, Winston? I have only 2 component (and 2 HDMI) inputs on my Panasonic HDTV. For this reason I invested in an Audio Authority Component Switcher (Model 1154A) a few years ago. When the TV device arrived I connected it directly to the HDTV via my HDMI-2 HDTV input and also connected the component video and optical audio to the switcher. I have no problem using the HDTV's input selector to switch back and forth between component and HDMI lines. While I admit I cannot split the screen between an HDMI input and anything else for simultaneous viewing, I can leave both lines plugged in and switch between the two lines. In addition, the activity light on the switcher indicates there is a signal present on the switcher even when I am watching the HDMI line. (Of course, this may simply be triggered by the switcher's optical audio signal since I normally watch the TV video via the HDMI line (with HDMI audio muted) and use the optical audio line to drive my receiver's AC3 decoder so I can enjoy 5.1 audio with my latest conversions.) Am, therefore, wondering if the OP may have the same capability and could then simply switch to a different input mode to "de-negotiate" his HDMI connection and allow access to whatever component device he needs as long as he doesn't need simultaneous viewing on both TVs.

No HDMI input for HD-TV; component video doesn't give picture

I just swapped an HD DVR STB, which was connected via component video, for an HD STB. There is no HDMI input on my HD ready TV, so I connected the STB to the TV via the same cables as the tech did when he came out (i.e., I used the component video and component audio connections). I get sound, but no video.
I tried the other connections: S-video gives me a black and white picture,
and the standard coax cable gives me regular video + audio.
I would prefer to use the component video, though. Is this a widespread problem? Is there a solution?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I'd connect it using the component cables, and then contact tech support and see if they can do a factory reset on the STB. If that fails, they will likely replace it.
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Component video and HDMI at same time

Does anyone know if the AppleTV HDMI output and component video output are both active at the same time? (I want to send one to a plasma and the other to a projector, but I couldn't get anything out of the component output until I dosconnected the HDMI).

I think it would be too easy for us consumers if it worked as it should. I'd like to be able to set independent resolutions for Component vs HDMI AND have them both active, but it won't work like this. Bummer.
As to your problem, HDMI senses whether it is attached, and if it is attached, it takes precedence, disabling the component outputs. A simple albeit kludgy solution to your problem is to unplug the HDMI cable from the ATV when you want to use the Component outputs. (As your troubleshooting suggested... )

Video out settings HDMI and Component out run at the same time?

Does anyone know if I can get video out of both the HDMI port and component video connections at the same time. Trying to distribute video throught the house on component, and still get HD on the flat panel in the living room. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Apple says when both HDMI and component are connected, HDMI will take precedence over component. Short answer: no.

Connections: 3 HDMI; 1 S-Video input; 2 Component Video; 3 Composite Video

Hi,
I just went to the store to get a HDMI-DVI and mini (from my macbook) to DVI to watch my MB on my tv. I only see the desktop background without the icons or any window I have open. What am I doing wrong? Please help Are there any specials steps to see the whole enchilada?
Here are my tv's specs:
Connections: 3 HDMI; 1 S-Video input; 2 Component Video; 3 Composite Video Inputs; 1 RS232 Control; 1 Digital Audio Output; 1 PC Video Input; 1 PC Audio Input
thank you.

Connect the MB to its AC adapter. Now close the lid on the MB so it goes to sleep. Now plug in a USB mouse to the MB so it wakes up again. When it wakes up with the lid down, only the TV will be used as the display and the menu bar and everything will be on the TV. Once that happens, you can open the MacBook's lid if you need to use the keyboard. You could also plug in a USB keyboard and leave the lid down as an alternative. If you don't own a USB keyboard or USB mouse, you can wake up the MB with another USB device, like a flash memory stick.

I have an Retina display MacBook Pro with HMDI out port. I also have an HDMI to Component cable with Audio Plugs. How can I get HDMI out to work with this cable when plugged into the Component and Audio ports on my TV?

I have an Retina display MacBook Pro with HMDI out port. I also have an HDMI to Component cable with Audio Plugs. How can I get HDMI out to work with this cable when plugged into the MacBook Pro and connected to the TVs Component and Audio in ports.

Will not work. To my knowledge, dual converting like that isn't supported. The Mac must detect the connected video output device and that sort of info cannot be done across an analog component uni-directional connection.

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