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<blockquote data-quote="bobtomay" data-source="post: 1294399" data-attributes="member: 24160">Don't know what makes you think component is not suitable.&nbsp; It is the only analog high definition port/cable available.I see no reason for you to invest in a converter.It applies here with both DishNetwork and DirecTV.&nbsp; While those boxes have their own brand of encryption - it deals with preventing people from copying content from the DVR - not with the ability to be able to play it in the first place which is what HDCP does with Blu-Ray content and iTunes also does with their newer content.I use an A/V receiver for switching at 2 locations in the house.&nbsp; Limited to 3 HDMI on one and 4 HDMI ports on the other.&nbsp; I personally use component for the satellite connection in both locations, reserving the HDMI ports for other items - PS3, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, computer, AppleTV, Roku, etc.&nbsp; Component has no problem passing either 720p or 1080i and I've used it with 1080p sets ranging from 42&quot; to 65&quot;.If you know what satellite box you're going to be getting, pull up the owner's manual and verify.If it has component out, then you should be set.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bobtomay, post: 1294399, member: 24160"] Don't know what makes you think component is not suitable. It is the only analog high definition port/cable available. I see no reason for you to invest in a converter. It applies here with both DishNetwork and DirecTV. While those boxes have their own brand of encryption - it deals with preventing people from copying content from the DVR - not with the ability to be able to play it in the first place which is what HDCP does with Blu-Ray content and iTunes also does with their newer content. I use an A/V receiver for switching at 2 locations in the house. Limited to 3 HDMI on one and 4 HDMI ports on the other. I personally use component for the satellite connection in both locations, reserving the HDMI ports for other items - PS3, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, computer, AppleTV, Roku, etc. Component has no problem passing either 720p or 1080i and I've used it with 1080p sets ranging from 42" to 65". If you know what satellite box you're going to be getting, pull up the owner's manual and verify. If it has component out, then you should be set. [/QUOTE]

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