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|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
flybywire wrote:You could try one of these HDMI switchers.
Justice wrote:Ok, so I've got an older HDTV. It's a 4.5 year old Mitsubishi 65". It only does 480i, 480p, and 1080i. I did buy the model with the integrated OTA DTV tuner, so it's not all bad. There are 3 component inputs but only one input can handle the 1080i res, the other two go up 480p. No HDMI connectors. And a VGA connector, not even a DVI.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
Nitrodist wrote:Can you put a switch in there that'll let you switch between the DVR and the Xbox 360? Or, heck, why not just unplug it when you need to use it. It's like 3 cables, ffs.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
Justice wrote:flybywire wrote:You could try one of these HDMI switchers.
Just one problem with that.Justice wrote:Ok, so I've got an older HDTV. It's a 4.5 year old Mitsubishi 65". It only does 480i, 480p, and 1080i. I did buy the model with the integrated OTA DTV tuner, so it's not all bad. There are 3 component inputs but only one input can handle the 1080i res, the other two go up 480p. No HDMI connectors. And a VGA connector, not even a DVI.
Nitrodist wrote:Oh, I was hoping you had an access panel on the front or the side. Oh well.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
flybywire wrote:Justice wrote:flybywire wrote:You could try one of these HDMI switchers.
Just one problem with that.Justice wrote:Ok, so I've got an older HDTV. It's a 4.5 year old Mitsubishi 65". It only does 480i, 480p, and 1080i. I did buy the model with the integrated OTA DTV tuner, so it's not all bad. There are 3 component inputs but only one input can handle the 1080i res, the other two go up 480p. No HDMI connectors. And a VGA connector, not even a DVI.
Oops.. I should work on my reading comprehension.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
Usacomp2k3 wrote:Maybe look at other companies? I'm pretty sure that Onkyo or Denon or Yamaha has some that might be affordable on the used market.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
Justice wrote:Usacomp2k3 wrote:Maybe look at other companies? I'm pretty sure that Onkyo or Denon or Yamaha has some that might be affordable on the used market.
As I get time this weekend I will, as I will also stop in a few stores and take a look at what's offered. I have until Christmas to actually *need* a solution, so I've got time.
Usacomp2k3 wrote:Justice wrote:Usacomp2k3 wrote:Maybe look at other companies? I'm pretty sure that Onkyo or Denon or Yamaha has some that might be affordable on the used market.
As I get time this weekend I will, as I will also stop in a few stores and take a look at what's offered. I have until Christmas to actually *need* a solution, so I've got time.
You really want to buy used. You can't barely get a stereo receiver for $120 in B&M stores, much less one that has video processing.
|FN|Steel wrote:Millions of sheep doesn't make [Censored] right.
Justice wrote:Usacomp2k3 wrote:Justice wrote:Usacomp2k3 wrote:Maybe look at other companies? I'm pretty sure that Onkyo or Denon or Yamaha has some that might be affordable on the used market.
As I get time this weekend I will, as I will also stop in a few stores and take a look at what's offered. I have until Christmas to actually *need* a solution, so I've got time.
You really want to buy used. You can't barely get a stereo receiver for $120 in B&M stores, much less one that has video processing.
True, but in a B&M store I can see for myself what exactly I"m getting.
Of course, that led to todays incident that had me walk out of BB pissed off. I really, REALLY hate salesmen who know nothing about the products, and/or don't even listen to my needs.
I tell them, I have an OLD HDTV. it has 3 component inputs. 2 of them only do 480i/480p. The last input does 480i/480p/1080i. No 720p, no 1080p, no HDMI. I have two devices that output 1080i (not 1080p!) So this guys tells me I need an Upconverting/scaling receiver! I swear I wanted to punch him in the face for not even trying to comprehend my situation.
Justice wrote:Oh, that brings me to another question. They had some receivers that had HDMI inputs. Could I hook up my devices (XB360, HD-DVR) via the HDMI inputs, but have the receiver display the picture on the component outputs?