Question: Component output have real-time SD downconversion? at DVinfo.net

Jad Meouchy · April 9th, 2007, 10:20 AM

I am attempting to hook up a component->VGA converter between my HD100A and an LCD monitor, but am having a problem with the component output. It does not downconvert to SD for live capture and I am unable to find a menu option to enable this behavior. During tape playback, the relevant menu options work very well. However, since I am tapeless, this doesn't do much for me. Is this even possible for the HD100? HD110? HD200?

My LCD monitor only supports 480p, but that should be sufficient for focusing. Composite output is just a little too soft.

Thanks!

Mark Silva · April 9th, 2007, 08:55 PM

I don't think it does live SD over component.
composite is the only option.

Carlos Rodriguez · April 9th, 2007, 08:57 PM

I didn't think so either...

Jad Meouchy · April 11th, 2007, 04:38 PM

Yeah, I feel like a moron now.

In any case, the mayflash is a great device and, when hooked up to a proper 720p-capable VGA monitor, has an excellent picture.

Mark Silva · April 12th, 2007, 10:17 AM

wait a sec, what about the HDV SD mode?

That "should" give you SD resolution over component, though its anamorphic and not 4x3.

Jad Meouchy · April 12th, 2007, 03:37 PM

Well yeah probably, but I'm not interested in capturing SD. HD or bust :)

I'm using 16:9 monitors, so the aspect ratio is correct. My system worked fine when playing back from tape, and the picture looked great on the little 800x480 screen. Unfortunately, this downconversion is only done during tape playback, and I am tapeless...

April 9th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#1
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	Question: Component output have real-time SD downconversion? I am attempting to hook up a component->VGA converter between my HD100A and an LCD monitor, but am having a problem with the component output. It does not downconvert to SD for live capture and I am unable to find a menu option to enable this behavior. During tape playback, the relevant menu options work very well. However, since I am tapeless, this doesn't do much for me. Is this even possible for the HD100? HD110? HD200? My LCD monitor only supports 480p, but that should be sufficient for focusing. Composite output is just a little too soft. Thanks! __________________ software engineer

April 11th, 2007, 04:38 PM	#4
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	Yeah, I feel like a moron now. In any case, the mayflash is a great device and, when hooked up to a proper 720p-capable VGA monitor, has an excellent picture. __________________ software engineer

April 12th, 2007, 03:37 PM	#6
Jad Meouchy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 663	Well yeah probably, but I'm not interested in capturing SD. HD or bust :) I'm using 16:9 monitors, so the aspect ratio is correct. My system worked fine when playing back from tape, and the picture looked great on the little 800x480 screen. Unfortunately, this downconversion is only done during tape playback, and I am tapeless... __________________ software engineer

April 9th, 2007, 08:55 PM	#2
Mark Silva Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 431	I don't think it does live SD over component. composite is the only option.

April 9th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#3
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	I didn't think so either...

April 12th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#5
Mark Silva Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 431	wait a sec, what about the HDV SD mode? That "should" give you SD resolution over component, though its anamorphic and not 4x3.