Hi Guys,
Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong forum. I have been bought an Apple TV (3rd Gen) but sadly our TV doesn't have HDMI. It is a Sony 32" (I can't remember the exact model off hand). The TV does 720P and 1080P over component and this is how I currently connect my PS3.
As I understand it I need a converter between the Apple TV and the TV, is this right? I figured I could just use a HDMI to Component cable but apparently its not as simple as this.
I have researched converters heavily and the best one with support for the Apple TV is the ViewHD one -
ViewHD Two Input HDMI to Component / VGA 2x1 Converter (610074320289) | eBay
However I am located in the UK and I can only get this one from america. I did some more research and found these ones -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inputs-Component-Video-YPbPr-Converter/dp/B00797ZZ4S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1338207495&sr=8-7 (this one looks very similar to the ViewHD??)
HDanywhere HDMI to Component Converter Adapter: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
I'm thinking that the above ones might work just as well because I don't need an upscaler/downscaler because the TV supports 720/1080 over component.
In addition to the converter I am planning to go through a component switching box to easily switch between the ATV and my PS3. I would much rather buy a new TV but thats not an option at the mo!
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers
Alex
Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong forum. I have been bought an Apple TV (3rd Gen) but sadly our TV doesn't have HDMI. It is a Sony 32" (I can't remember the exact model off hand). The TV does 720P and 1080P over component and this is how I currently connect my PS3.
As I understand it I need a converter between the Apple TV and the TV, is this right? I figured I could just use a HDMI to Component cable but apparently its not as simple as this.
I have researched converters heavily and the best one with support for the Apple TV is the ViewHD one -
ViewHD Two Input HDMI to Component / VGA 2x1 Converter (610074320289) | eBay
However I am located in the UK and I can only get this one from america. I did some more research and found these ones -
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inputs-Component-Video-YPbPr-Converter/dp/B00797ZZ4S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1338207495&sr=8-7 (this one looks very similar to the ViewHD??)
HDanywhere HDMI to Component Converter Adapter: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
I'm thinking that the above ones might work just as well because I don't need an upscaler/downscaler because the TV supports 720/1080 over component.
In addition to the converter I am planning to go through a component switching box to easily switch between the ATV and my PS3. I would much rather buy a new TV but thats not an option at the mo!
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers
Alex