Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter Review
Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter (whew! now there's a mouthful)
Summary
- Product Name: Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter
- Manufacturer: Monoprice
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: July 15, 2009 03:20
- MSRP: $ 37.20/each (less if you buy in bulk)
- Specifications
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Input Video Signal: 1.2V p-p
Input DDC Signal: 5 V p-p (TTL)
Output Video: HDMI 1.2 + HDCP 1.0/1.1
HDMI Connector: Type A (19 pin) female.
Video Connector: 3 RCA Component
Audio Connector: 1 RCA Digital Coax / 1 Digital Optical Toslink
HDMI Video Amplifier Bandwidth: 1.65Gbps/165Mhz
Frequency: Up to 165Mhz
Supported Resolutions: 480i thru 1080p
Size: 91mm (w) x 22mm (h) x 75mm (d)
Shipping Weight: 0.12 Kgs
Operating Temperature: 0 degree C to 70 degrees C.
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% RH (no condensation)
Storage Temperature: -10 degrees C to 80 degrees C.
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH (no condensation)
External Power Supply: 5V DC @ 2A
Regulatory Approvals: FCC, CE UL
Pros
- Price
- Easy Setup
Cons
- Occasional Video Distortion
Introduction
Recent Forum Posts:
GlocksRock;600173Purely from a technology perspective, it's not that difficult. If something can be displayed on a TV, it can be converted to another format.
So how does a HDMI to component device deal with HDCP?
I've found the devices to be quite useful myself. Originally to convert from a Component switch to HDMI and not need to run the larger component cables. Later to simplify my system and get rid of the need for switches (I have enough input on my Yamaha receiver, but not enough component inputs, so I used 2 of these and now I have enough inputs), and all switching is handled by my receiver, plus a reduction of cable clutter (short multi piece cables to the converter, then a single HDMI to the receiver).
