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What do you do if you dont have a young enough tv to plug the HDMI in for a Blu-ray player?
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Older televisions do not have HDMI connectors as they are a relatively recent development. Most will have an analog input, on RCA connectors or a scart connector (A multi-pin connector used widely in Europe) The analog connections will normally accept composite video, S-Video, component or RGB. In almost all cases, they will be for standard definition signals only. Most Bluray players have an SD output as well as an HD output. The HD output will be on HDMI and the SD will be one of the analog connections listed above. Check the manual to find out what outputs are offered and compare them to the television inputs. Select RGB or component if you have those options. S-Video is the next best option and composite if you have no other connections. Remember that using an analog connection means that you will not be getting an HD signal so don't expect to see the benefit of Bluray without an HD television.
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I have my bluray player hooked up directly to my HDTV using a HDMI cable but there is no sound what have I done wrong?
Put the bluray into PLAY then go into the AUDIO MENU and change through the choices. When you select the correct one the sound should come on.
Can you connect bluray player through HDMI to computer monitor using HDMI?
HDMI is a common standard so connecting a Bluray player to any HDMI input is likely to work. Computer monitors vary little from their television counterparts but there are one or two reasons why it might not work. First, computer monitors may not be configured to handle broadcast HD signals. The timing and resolution are not standard computer formats so it is worth checking that the monitor can handle 720p 50Hz / 60Hz and 1080i 50Hz / 60Hz. Almost all should handle these format with ease but do the checking anyway. Second, a copy protection system called HDCP is used on most domestic HD equipment and it encodes signals on HDMI connectors. If the monitor does not support HDCP, there is a good chance that some or all of the output from the Bluray player will not be displayed. Once again, a check of the manual should show if the monitor is HDCP compliant.
How do you connect a 3d blu-ray player to a 3d ready projector without a HDMI input?
You need a HDMI Input.
Will blu-ray playback on a 21.5 inch iMac work by plugging the one end of the HDMI cable from the blu ray player into the iMac's mini display port using an HDMI to mini displayport adaptor?
It's unlikely that HDMI based video will work with a DisplayPort input. Although DisplayPort can be connected to an HDMI input with a passive adaptor, DisplayPort does not support broadcast color space such as YUV. HDMI can accept and display the RGB format used by DisplayPort but DisplayPort cannot handle YUV which is typically output from a Bluray player. DisplayPort is an emerging standard and during the time it is being implemented, there will be numerous practical adaptations to the capabilities of DisplayPort. For that reason, this answer may not be valid in the future. Indeed, it is likely that there are already products that can handle YUV so the only sure way to find out if it works is to try it.
What is a dvi-input?
DVI is a digital video interface used for computer displays. It is an alternative to VGA which is an anlog interface. DVI is also compatible with HDMI interfaces with one or two limitaitons. DVI does not carry audio so a separate audio lead will be needed. Also. HDMI supports a content protection system called HDCP. Therefore, HDCP protected signals on an HDMI output, as may be found on Bluray discs among others, may well not operate with a DVI input.
Will Blu-ray DVDs play on an HDMI player?
HDMI is a type of cable used for domestic high definition television signals. All Bluray players use HDMI as their HD connection to televisions but there is no such thing as an HDMI player.
How do you play an HDMI bluray on a 1080I tv with no HDMI port?
Use the component connectors instead.
What kind of TV for Blu-ray player?
Any television will work with a Bluray player but to get the full quality of the Bluray format, you will need an HD television with an HDMI input. Televisions that do not have an HMDI input can use the analog output from the player but the signal will be SD rather than HD.
I have my bluray player hooked up directly to my HDTV using a HDMI cable but there is no sound what have I done wrong?
Put the bluray into PLAY then go into the AUDIO MENU and change through the choices. When you select the correct one the sound should come on.
Do you have to buy an HDTV to use a Blu-ray player?
To watch a Bluray disc in high definition, an HD television is needed. However, almost all Bluray players have an analog, standard definition output that can be connected to televisions that are not HD and do not have HDMI inputs.
Can you connect a 3D blu ray player to a 3D projector?
For the best quality, the projector has to be a high definition one with an HDMI input. However, almost all Bluray players have an analog, standard definition output that can be connected to projectors that do not have HDMI inputs.
What cable do you need for a plasma tv to blu ray DVD?
To watch a Bluray disc in high definition, an HDMI cable is needed. However, almost all Bluray players have an analog, standard definition output that can be connected to televisions that do not have HDMI inputs.
Can you connect Blu-ray player to a standard DVD player then to a HDTV?
If the DVD player has a video pass through function, then yes. If the feature is available, there will be an HDMI input to the DVD player as well as an HDMI output. If the feature is available with analog connections, then the Bluray player can be connected only with standard definition signals, losing the benefit of its HD capability.
Can you connect bluray player through HDMI to computer monitor using HDMI?
HDMI is a common standard so connecting a Bluray player to any HDMI input is likely to work. Computer monitors vary little from their television counterparts but there are one or two reasons why it might not work. First, computer monitors may not be configured to handle broadcast HD signals. The timing and resolution are not standard computer formats so it is worth checking that the monitor can handle 720p 50Hz / 60Hz and 1080i 50Hz / 60Hz. Almost all should handle these format with ease but do the checking anyway. Second, a copy protection system called HDCP is used on most domestic HD equipment and it encodes signals on HDMI connectors. If the monitor does not support HDCP, there is a good chance that some or all of the output from the Bluray player will not be displayed. Once again, a check of the manual should show if the monitor is HDCP compliant.
Do you need a high definition tv to have a blu ray player?
To watch in high definition, you must have an HD television with an HDMI connection. However, using the analog outputs from a Bluray player, any standard definition television can be used.
Do all ps3 have Blu-ray?
Yes they are. They all play DVDs and Blu-Ray discs.Yes they do. They need to be connected to the HDTV with 1080P and a HDMI cable for the Bluray to work as a Blue ray disc player
Can you use a Panasonic home cinema system with your Sony Bluray player?
Yes. If the Panasonic system has a HDMI input, you can use this. Some 'home cinema systems' are merely DVD players with built-in amplifiers. These types of systems do not have HDMI inputs, so cannot be used with other players.
