Component to HDMI in Dublin?

jabaroon · 13-12-2009 12:24AM #1

Hi Guys,

I have a component signal coming out of my Xbox XBMC conversion.

I have recently acquired a HDMI switch, so to make best use of it, I need to get my component signal converted to HDMI!

Stupidly I started with FleaBay and got a piece of $hit that does little more that chuck out a crappy picture at SD resolution and no picture when the XBMC is configured to put out 720p NTSC.

Anyway, I need to get something that will do this conversion for me!
Any ideas? Ideally a standalone box, but would also be happy with a low power mini-amp (or similar if they exist!) that has a few inputs (eg Component, Composite etc...) and a HDMI output!

Ideally somewhere in Dublin, but worst case, somewhere that I can get delivered from before xmas!

Cheers,
Jab

The Ritz · 13-12-2009 12:56AM

Jab,

I'm not aware offhand of anywhere in Dublin that retail video convertors of the kind you'd need - you could give Alliance Electric call, they're on Georges St, I know that they (used to ?) deal in fairly high end of video gear, they might have a line on what you need.

Conversion of analog video to HDMI is not routine, for a source online you could try here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4457 - Geffen are a reputable company but you might find the cost (with shipping and taxes on top) excessive by comparison to getting a new Xbox with HDMI output.

Ritz.

Hydromonkey · 13-12-2009 11:28PM

www.keene.co.uk is your best bet
for example: http://www.keene.co.uk/electronic/cyp/cp-280h-yuv-with-digital-audio-to-hdmi-convertor/CP280H.html

jabaroon · 14-12-2009 12:05AM

Nice one guys. Thanks for the responses.
I think www.keene.co.uk could be a good option.

Component to HDMI in Dublin?

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