Only with some cards that understand it (I saw your followup). Your better bet is more simple: just a straight vga and an 8ohm to stereo rca cable. Problem solved.
Sent via BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Brian Weeden <[email protected]> Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:42:18 To: hwg<[email protected]> Subject: [H] A/V connection question So I recently bought an Acer Aspire Revo that I'm going to throw XBMC on to connect to the upstairs computer using the following info: http://lifehacker.com/5391308/build-a-silent-standalone-xbmc-media-center-on-the-cheap http://www.xbmc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53888&highlight=component Unfortunately, the Revo only has VGA and HDMI output and my older TV that it is connecting to only has component and VGA (no HDMI). Electrically, why can't I use something like this to connect it: http://www.amazon.com/Component-Video-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B001IUQB2W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261758394&sr=8-1 All of these types of cables say that they cannot be used to connect a PC to the TV. Is it because they do not support HDCP? If I'm not playing copy protected output, will it work? If not, my options are to use the VGA and run audio through the front headphone jack on the Revo. --------------------------- Brian Weeden Technical Advisor Secure World Foundation <http://www.secureworldfoundation.org> +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US
