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Looking to buy another laptop for Karaoke.

There is one question I can't seem to find an answer to (or least an answer I would like)

Is there a way to go from a HDMI output on computer to a RCA input for the TV. It seems like every computer I find I want does not have a VGA output

Thanks in advance. I really appreciate the knowledge I see and the willingness to help others when needed.

http://www.amazon.com/Component-Video-Stereo-Audio-Cable/product-reviews/B001IUQB2W/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1


read these reviews. a couple of them really explain well why you may never be able to do it. if I understand what you want to do, anyway.

1. HDMI is digital with pulses and component is analog with waveforms
2. HDMI has 19 pins and component + audio has only 5
3. HDMI has the HDCP copy protection signal whereas there is no component equivalent
4. A cable is a passive device made up of 2 connectors, solder and wires. It cannot convert one digital signal into another analog signal. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

This is the equivalent of a hose that when connected to any faucet turns that water into wine.
The cable does not convert a digital signal to an analog signal. Big bummer.
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This is a non-standard wiring setup. This setup has routed analog component video through an HDMI socket. HDMI devices normally accept HDMI with digital signals coming in; this cable is not compatible with those (about 99% of the devices). WHERE IT WILL WORK: With devices specifically made to accept an analog signal routed through an HDMI port. These devices are extremely rare, and if you have one, your user's manual will clearly state as much. Unfortunately, because there are a few such devices on the market, there are now "HDMI to Component" cables being marketed in various outlets, and the sellers of these products often do not appear to realize that they will work with only a very small, limited class of devices. Don't buy one just to try out; unless your manual says it will work, it WILL NOT.

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Hello. The answer to your question is yes and they are spendy around 2-300 bucks. I did the same thing but my puter not only has the hdmi but also external vga plug so if you have the vga plug get the converter (http://www.sourcingmap.com/larger_image ... geType=jpg) for 40 bucks and run your audio fom your sound card or headphone jack as normal and you're good to go. If you don't mind the price for the hdmi converter just Google hdmi to s-video scaler converter. The 40 buck method just Google vga to s-video converter. Cheers.

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Having that interface seems way overkill for a karaoke machine. What are you buying, a Cray laptop?

Almost all low to mid-end laptops have a VGA output nowadays. What models are you talking about?

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I thought he only has only hdmi output. Did I miss something? Although that does seem strange to have only hdmi out and not VGA....

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I just asked the model. I am not aware of any HDMI-only laptops.

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