Lonnie
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Post by Lonnie on Apr 14, 2010 11:32:58 GMT -5
I am guessing that Lonnie is referring to this: www.rovicorp.com/licensing_certification/licensing/1446.htmMy reading is that it can be done, but it will cost a LOT of money. So, definitely not worth it for the (relatively) few people who will need it. The UMC-1 product page states: "HDMI sources can be format converted to component video up to 1080i (subject to Macrovision™ guidelines)". This statement is true - but for practical purposes this feature is useless - cannot be done on copyright protected material. (now, if someone wants to, they can always get a BR disc, strip away the copy protection, save the file and play it thru a media streamer and let the UMC-1 convert from HDMI to component - no big deal - just adds a few hours to watching a simple BR movie ...  ) We have a Rovi license and yes they are a little expensive. But it is new DCP restrictions that prevent it from being down converted and not Rovi. In the old days Rovi was the only way you could do it, but now it is a moot point as the DCP prevents it before it goes to Rovi. |
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Post by bootman on Apr 14, 2010 12:32:27 GMT -5
(now, if someone wants to, they can always get a BR disc, strip away the copy protection, save the file and play it thru a media streamer and let the UMC-1 convert from HDMI to component - no big deal - just adds a few hours to watching a simple BR movie ... ) ...or play it on a PC with a bluray drive with a certain driver running in the background..... |
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Post by Walter Mitty on Apr 14, 2010 16:15:11 GMT -5
Well in the beginning, it was possible to down convert to component but the rules changed and then another license was required. So we got that license and we thought we were in the clear on this. However, things have changed yet again. Now, if it is DCP encoded, you can not port it out over component at any resolution even with a Rovi license. So I am sorry to say that even though the hardware will down convert everything, according to the new restrictions, we can't pass it on out. If there is no DCP, then yes it will down convert and pass out of component at any resolution up to 1080i, but if it is DCP encoded, it's a no joy situation. Sorry guys, I wish it were different, but it's a brave new world here and the large corps are pushing for tighter and tigher restrictions and soon you will have no choice but to use HDMI for everything. Well that provides a legitimate excuse to upgrade components and retire the old legacy gear!  Not sure what the difference between an excuse and a legitimate excuse is, ;D but none needed. I'm Holding out for the new Sharp 65" 240hz LED that is due in June. I've installed an HDMI to Component converter in between the UMC and display. Works well (although at only 480p). Thanks all for the input. |
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