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more versatile bluray player.

by Jul 30, 2014 5:09AM PDT

I have a 25 year old JVC crt tv which works fine. It has RCA phono jacks on the rear panel.
I recently purchased some bluray disks in error.

I now find that, in order to watch these movies, I must not only buy a new dvd player, but a new tv to match the dvd player's hdmi connection.

I refuse to junk a functioning crt tv just because I am 'behind the times'.

I think there must be some 'adapter' to solve my problem. This would allow me to refrain from junking a perfectly functioning television before its time, and still watch this improved quality of bluray at this time, reserving the right to purchase a flat screen, hd, etc, tv when the time comes.

I would appreciate any input, even if negative.

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No.
by Forum moderator Jul 30, 2014 5:26AM PDT

Let's just get this out of the way. BY DECREE and you can scream all you want, all BluRay content will be over a copy protected link. This means no composite video should be found in the countries that abide by said decree.

"Apparently as a result of the 'analog sunset' rule, no units made after December 31, 2010 can contain hd analog video outputs." and you apparently have an even older set without component or HD at all.

More at http://www.avsforum.com/forum/149-blu-ray-players/1316836-list-blu-ray-players-component-output-discussion.html

I wish you has shopped for this in 2010.
Bob

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I can't test this idea out.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 30, 2014 5:48AM PDT
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right
by padyboy Aug 10, 2014 6:55AM PDT

My bet is it will fail.

They just want old people like me to go away, since we are not yet senile.

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by padyboy Aug 10, 2014 6:53AM PDT

Once again, I am screwed for being too old.

It figures.
Thanx for the warning.

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I own less than 5 BluRay titles.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 10, 2014 6:59AM PDT

Why? It's mostly a studio driven war on usability. That is, even if I get a BluRay player, a new copy protection can go out and that title won't play on my player. This issue is not a secret but due to this and other reasons I don't shop for BD titles.
Bob

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by padyboy Aug 12, 2014 8:13AM PDT

"Apparently as a result of the 'analog sunset' rule, no units made after December 31, 2010 can contain hd analog video outputs." and you apparently have an even older set without component or HD at all.``

Sorry, but in 2010 I was more handicapped than I am now. I guess I must apologize for not keeping with the ``rule book.`` Certainly sounds like some sort of ``conspiracy`` to me. Have I mentioned `planned obsolescence` Sad

However, I must accept the fact that I cannot keep up with the Digerati; I mean no insult by this. I did not grow up in the Digital age as you have.

You are correct in that I seem incapable of understanding the latest technology, even though I do not desire all that these upgrades have to offer.

However, I once again thank you all for reading me `the riot book`; Sorry if I sound so bitter about my digital situation.

Goodbye.

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No problem.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 12, 2014 8:33AM PDT

Sorry if I sounded the "No" button so loudly. But HDMI and HDCP and the studio's war on buyers of their products is pretty upsetting.

And it doesn't stop here. CNET has a fine article about 4K products and HDCP 2.2 which is downright scary.

Guess what I didn't buy.
Bob

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Not gonna happen
by Jul 30, 2014 5:38AM PDT

I don't think you are thinking this through, or have yet to understand the technology.

The content is only going to be as good as the native pixels in the display. In other words, you won't see increased resolution (your words, 'improved quality') by playing back a blu ray disc on a standard definition TV. It simply is not capable of displaying the increased resolution found on the blu ray disc. And for reasons mentioned by Bob in this thread, that's why you should have bought an updated player before the laws changed.

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by padyboy Aug 10, 2014 6:57AM PDT

"I don't think you are thinking this through, or have yet to understand the technology."

You are partly right.

I am living on retirement income and cannot afford to upgrade digital things every 3 years.

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You are hanging onto a crutch
by Pepe7 Aug 18, 2014 6:12AM PDT

FWIW, I regularly instruct octogenarians (and some even older) in the newfangled 'digital ways' that my kids (sometimes) help me with. Nobody's too old the way I see it.

Also, there's no need to upgrade every three years (heck, upgrading to Blu Ray might even last you more than a decade!), and not certain where that even comes into play. Blu Ray players can play back normal DVDs too, so it's not like you are losing anything in the process. You can even buy discounted BD players for $50. <shrug>

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by padyboy Aug 19, 2014 7:07AM PDT

When I purchased my 4 year old HP Pavilion a4310f new from the shop where I buy frequently, the salesman told me that "this computer will be obsolete in 2 years". This desktop was marked down from $1000 to $600; that's how I could afford it. It has slowed down noticeably over this time; that is to be expected. Cry

It appears that I can never afford to keep up with the latest technology, so I expect to settle for only what I can afford. Things such as SSD Drives are of great interest, but beyond my budget. Besides, if I purchase something NEW it will be obsolete in a relatively short period of time. Sad

I have learned a lot about computers from experimenting with this "ancient" Dell Dimension 5150 desktop, especially regarding honesty with "service" technicians; if it was too old for them to service, they should have told me that up front before taking my money.

My fault-- LET THE BUYER BEWARE, AND TRUST NOBODY. I was too naive. Unfortunately, I learned this too late. It would never be safe to purchase a computer online. And-"refurbishment" is a dirty word, as I have found out the hard way--again, my own fault.


I apologize if I seem so bitter.

And I appreciate your putting up with my rants. Happy
I cannot give up on digital technology because it is the only thing that relieves the boredom of my retirement.
I must be much more careful in the future with purchases.

Thanx again for your patience and input.

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Keep up with maintenance on the PC
by Pepe7 Aug 20, 2014 12:31AM PDT

It's not unlike the human body or your automobile. Regular maintenance is a must to keep things running smoothly. Your desktop PC likely needs a few things fixed, which some of the other sub-forums here could help you with. FWIW, I've resurrected hundreds of PCs that were previously unusable and filled with spyware/unnecessary software/etc. A four year old rig shouldn't run like molasses if you keep up with regular maintenance <pointing over to the stack of even older PCs with slower specs than yours that run just fine>.

Why do you need an SSD, btw? Just curious.

Keep in mind that everyone has learned the ropes in different ways and at different times. I still think you are selling yourself a bit short. It doesn't have to all be 'doom and gloom' Wink

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