HDCP is copy protection that has to be supported by all devices in a chain, it doesn't work on analogue connections. A component source can't be providing HDCP protected content so I'm rather mystified as to why you'd have it on a converter.

I appreciate upgrading the amp will cost more, but it'll be a much neater solution and avoid any trial and error with various adaptors, plus it'll really compliment your new high-end TV and allow you to get the best from it. Wow that's really old. Pre HDMI a few sources and displays had HD outputs with component output with analogue audio with stereo only outputs, Very old sub Full-HD displays could only use component and the associated analogue stereo inputs Surely the Xbox has HDMI out so why use component ? The C9 has HDCP 2,2 ports but mine works fine with a legacy 1080 source passed through my denon receiver. Why not connect the X-box to a HDMI in on the receiver and the monitor out to the C9 ? Component could do HD, but as it could be copied hdmi was introduced which meant that HD outputs from component were removed. There's always a bits of hardware around that output the signals through non-standard ports due to space restrictions.

You can use a component video to HDMI converter to make your component video equipment compatible with your HDTV. This would include satellite TV boxes, DVD players, and game consoles like Xbox. See more: What is a Component Cable? Everything You Need to Know #10 EASYCEL Component to HDMI Converter It's not as if it's required to be used for everything transmitted over HDMI. As far as I'm aware even brand new consoles don't use it for gaming. Anyway, the maximum output resolution supported by these converter boxes is 1080p. Component to HDMI Converter Buying Ideas Missot Component to HDMI Converter I'm looking at component to HDMI converters now. Some say it support 'HDCP 1.3' where as others support only 'HDCP 1.2'. What does this mean, and ultimately does it make a difference to the picture quality please, in terms of HDCP 1.2 vs HDCP 1.3?

By the way, a component to HDMI converter is different from an HDMI to component video converter. A component to HDMI converter refers to devices that convert component source media like the Nintendo Wii, classic 2000s DVD players, early release Blu-Ray players with a 1080i input, and older generation VCRs and so forth into HDMI-compatible signals for HDTVs, monitors, and projectors. This is in contrast to modern BD and DVD players linking up to vintage TVs with component outputs.The main way to play the 1990s and 2000s component media players, CDs, DVDs, cable/satellite boxes, VCRs, LaserDiscs, and retro gaming consoles from PlayStation 1 and 2 to the Xbox and Xbox 360, as well as the GameCube and Nintendo Wii, is the use of component adapters or converters. There are UHD capable receivers now with component inputs and the ability to upconvert to HDMI for not nearly as much money as you would have paid for that Denon at the time of its release all those years ago. HDMI ports have no facility to accept analogue signals so a simple plug adaptor is a highly nonstandard items and won't work on the vast majority of devices - including your C9. I know there is a dedicated component to HDMI for Original Xbox, but I prefer something that is universal that can be used for other devices, plus by keeping my Xbox and Wii connected to my Devon, this frees up HDMI ports on TV.

If you’re worried about it not working like in the isolated case of a PS2 not getting upscaled for HDTV usage, keep in mind that it’s consistently rated high by the majority of its verified buyers. We particularly recommend this specific EASYCEL converter mainly for its audio processing prowess. Even if your 14-year-old MVP 861 DVD Player doesn’t have HDMI connections, it should play nice 480p content converted to a nice and smooth 1080p experience at your HDTV flat-panel LCD display of choice at the fraction of the cost of a new DVD or BD player. The manufacturer promises lifetime technical support should you run into problems when using this component video to HDMI converter.I'm looking at component to HDMI converters now. Some say it support 'HDCP 1.3' where as others support only 'HDCP 1.2'. What does this mean, and ultimately does it make a difference to the picture quality please? This is all I need to know please. I've googled HDCP but still don't understand if this affects the picture or not? It's the old first Xbox, doesn't have HDMI. I happy with my Denon, that doesn't have HDMI, only component. Yes the converters are 100% component to HDMI and not HDMI to component. I need component to HDMI 100%. I think that has covered all questions