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    HDMI help!

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by aggiekevin, Dec 25, 2010.

  1. aggiekevin

    aggiekevin Notebook Consultant

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    I am trying to run my M11x through my receiver via HDMI to my Samsung Plasma TV via some sort of componet cables.(set up by magnolia 4 years ago.) I am only getting sound to the sound system and no image to the TV.
    When I connect a monitor to the HDMI out of the receiver I get the Video from my computer.
    When I switch from the HDMI in to my Component satellite TV I can view the satellite TV on the Plasma and the monitor.
    My real question here is I am able to run HDMI in to the receiver and out to the TV on a different type on connection?
     
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    It relies on your reciever. It has to be able to convert a digital HDCP link (HDMI) over to an analog connection (component)... in other words, not possible without some illegality.
     
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    aggiekevin Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks alot! The TV is about 20 feet from the receiver and all the cables run underground. I just wanted an actual answer before doing something stupid.
     
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    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    Yeah, I'm sorry to give you the answer :(

    If done via HDMI-->HDMI, then it will work. If done from HDMI-->component, then it won't work (video and HD audio - normal audio will work).
     
    jeremyshaw, Dec 25, 2010
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