Apple TV on VGA

Hi,
I currently own a Widesreen LCD with HDMI + Component inputs. Nu problem to hook up ATV.
I also have a Projector wich only can handle s-video and VGA inputs.
Is there a way to convert to VGA?
HDMI->DVI and then DVI->VGA
Is this possible?

Yes it's possible but you need to be aware of exactly what you need.
DVI can be either digital or analog whereas VGA is analog, unfortunately for you if you use an HDMI to DVI cable you will have a digital DVI connection and you will need to undertake a digital to analog conversion in order for things to work.
So avoid the simple DVI to VGA cables they are for analog connections only. You will need to get a separate piece of hardware to convert digital to analog or a cable with a converter built in, the later is quite distinguishable from a straight forward analog DVI to VGA cable in its pricing and by the fact that one of the connectors (likely the DVI) will be quite big and ugly.
Also be aware that there are several different types of DVI connectors for digital (DVI-D), analog (DVI-A), a mixture of both digital and analog (DVI-I) and even single and dual output types. Ensure when you are choosing your connection hardware that DVI connections will fit together.

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