Convert Component Video Output to Coaxial?

ednavy · 02-22-2012, 02:22 PM

I'm using an H22 DVR in my family room, using the HTML output to the TV and optical audio to the home theatre receiver. The kitchen is nearby and we have an HD TV there. I have been using the S-video output to send the picture through an RF Modulator to a coaxial cable back into the house cable wiring so the kitchen TV can slave off the DVR. With the new graphics package, we now see the infamous notice that our TV or cables are not HD on that TV only whenever I use the guide or otherwise use the remote. It stays up for about ten seconds and is annoying. I am not using the component video output on the DVR and if I could find a device that would convert that signal into the coaxial, I'd have an HD picture and the notice would be gone. Anyone know of a device that will do this?

leevitalone · 02-22-2012, 03:23 PM

you need an HDMI switcher
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...itcher&x=0&y=0
I have the first one @ $12.00 and it works just fine.
one in/3 out, I use 2 out.

piperurhy · 02-22-2012, 11:23 PM

Oh yeah,it is useful.

joed32 · 02-23-2012, 06:44 AM

Or this one from monoprice:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

**rbinck** · 02-23-2012, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ednavy

I'm using an H22 DVR in my family room, using the HTML output to the TV and optical audio to the home theatre receiver. The kitchen is nearby and we have an HD TV there. I have been using the S-video output to send the picture through an RF Modulator to a coaxial cable back into the house cable wiring so the kitchen TV can slave off the DVR. With the new graphics package, we now see the infamous notice that our TV or cables are not HD on that TV only whenever I use the guide or otherwise use the remote. It stays up for about ten seconds and is annoying. I am not using the component video output on the DVR and if I could find a device that would convert that signal into the coaxial, I'd have an HD picture and the notice would be gone. Anyone know of a device that will do this?

They do make a RF modulator that will convert the component video to QAM. They are very expensive though.

ZvPro™ 250 - Professional HD Video Distribution

ednavy · 02-23-2012, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the tip on the ZvPro. The other suggestions won't work because I need a coaxial output. I checked the link and went on livechat. The attendant said the model 250 has been replaced with the 280 and costs $1,999 at a web site that your site won't let me reference. I'll visit the site and see if there are other options. You are right, the price is too steep for what I want. The RF modulator that sends the SD signal into my home coax network cost about $22.

**rbinck** · 02-23-2012, 05:58 PM

They have a cheaper unit for under $800, I think, that only goes to 720p. Still pretty expensive for a kitchen TV. I think it will be quite a few years to see a HD modulator in the $22 range, if ever.

johns70 · 02-23-2012, 10:39 PM

What DIRECTV receiver do you have?
I don't think mine has an HTML output.

texasbrit · 02-24-2012, 05:05 PM

Use the component to composite video converter from Monoprice (and others) Around $40. It connects to the RF modulator you already have.

**rbinck** · 02-24-2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasbrit

Use the component to composite video converter from Monoprice (and others) Around $40. It connects to the RF modulator you already have.

That will get rid of the message, but the video will be SD. Probably the best solution for him.

texasbrit · 02-25-2012, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbinck

That will get rid of the message, but the video will be SD. Probably the best solution for him.

he's watching SD now, via his modulator, so that won't change...

**rbinck** · 02-25-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasbrit

he's watching SD now, via his modulator, so that won't change...

Right I was mentioning that due to his saying:

Quote:

... and if I could find a device that would convert that signal into the coaxial, I'd have an HD picture and the notice would be gone.

isszguy · 02-25-2012, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leevitalone

you need an HDMI switcher
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...itcher&x=0&y=0
I have the first one @ $12.00 and it works just fine.
one in/3 out, I use 2 out.

I have the 2nd one (curve on one side) and it also works great. Best thing about this device is that it instantly gives you 2 more HDMI ports (granted, you can only use one at a time.)

All my HDMI ports are populated and I just got tired of reaching behind the set to unplug/replug when ever I wanted to hook up my MacBook. With this dongle, an open HDMI port is always available.

02-22-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
ednavy What is HD? Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Convert Component Video Output to Coaxial? I'm using an H22 DVR in my family room, using the HTML output to the TV and optical audio to the home theatre receiver. The kitchen is nearby and we have an HD TV there. I have been using the S-video output to send the picture through an RF Modulator to a coaxial cable back into the house cable wiring so the kitchen TV can slave off the DVR. With the new graphics package, we now see the infamous notice that our TV or cables are not HD on that TV only whenever I use the guide or otherwise use the remote. It stays up for about ten seconds and is annoying. I am not using the component video output on the DVR and if I could find a device that would convert that signal into the coaxial, I'd have an HD picture and the notice would be gone. Anyone know of a device that will do this?

02-22-2012, 11:23 PM	#3
piperurhy High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 32	Oh yeah,it is useful. Last edited by piperurhy; 02-22-2012 at 11:28 PM.

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rbinck Administrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 15,601	They have a cheaper unit for under $800, I think, that only goes to 720p. Still pretty expensive for a kitchen TV. I think it will be quite a few years to see a HD modulator in the $22 range, if ever. __________________ www.highdefinitionblog.com www.BlogOfHawaii.com

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02-22-2012, 03:23 PM	#2
leevitalone High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,722	you need an HDMI switcher http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...itcher&x=0&y=0 I have the first one @ $12.00 and it works just fine. one in/3 out, I use 2 out.

02-23-2012, 06:44 AM	#4
joed32 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,346	Or this one from monoprice: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

02-23-2012, 08:09 AM	#6
ednavy What is HD? Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks for the tip on the ZvPro. The other suggestions won't work because I need a coaxial output. I checked the link and went on livechat. The attendant said the model 250 has been replaced with the 280 and costs $1,999 at a web site that your site won't let me reference. I'll visit the site and see if there are other options. You are right, the price is too steep for what I want. The RF modulator that sends the SD signal into my home coax network cost about $22.

02-23-2012, 10:39 PM	#8
johns70 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 514	What DIRECTV receiver do you have? I don't think mine has an HTML output.

02-24-2012, 05:05 PM	#9
texasbrit High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,396	Use the component to composite video converter from Monoprice (and others) Around $40. It connects to the RF modulator you already have.