Thanks Andy, 

are you using the Gefen HDMI - composite scaler? How can this device pass through HDMI?? There is only one HDMI socket.

I`m using exactly this scaler for my mac mini. the advantage is : I can use my mac in all the link rooms.

Stefan 

Sorry to join in on a more general point - I hadn't realised that the RF modulator wouldn't modulate and, as a result, downscale HD inputs.

My parents BV7 has a Sky HD box connected by HDMI and by SCART.  Does this mean that the BV7 can see the HD source, but the link rooms are getting the SD modulated version?  If so, how is this set up? 

Can it be done with any source that has both and HD and SD output?  If so, how do you tell the TV that is has two sources for the same device?

I only ask this, as I was thinking of buying a BS3 so I could link that with the BV6 in my bedroom, giving me linked Sky HD, Radio and (when I get round to it) CD too.  I was hoping as a result of having this, I could link my PC and PS3 too, but if it won't modulate HD I'm sort of stuffed on that.

Yes. BV7 detects the HD signal, but can not modulate it to RF, so you will have no picture in linkrooms. Connect both - HDMI and scart - to the same AV socket. The device must be able to output digital and analog signal simultaneously. I think the Sky HD box can do that, but I`m not sure, I`m not in the UK. If I remember correctly, PS3 can`t do that. Maybe your PC can do that if you have two graphic cards, one with composite out (??). Don`forget you will need analog audio signal as well.

Happy new year

Stefan 

HI

 you can convert component to RGB scart and it will work locally, but when its modulated on the link the picture is grainy black and white, i believe this is to do with the way component and RGB sync the color so you have to use a scaler to convert to composite.

 Andy

Hi all

I found this

The svideo converter should work. If you want HD resolution at your BV7 you need a component splitter too.

I had the HDMi - composite converter made by Gefen and a Gefen HDMI 1:4 splitter fot the mac mini. So I have HD in the mainroom and SD in linkrooms at the same time. Works nice and everything in sync....

HDMI - composite scaler: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=5280

HDMI splitter: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=4997

Stefan

hi Stefan

Thanks for your reply, but i still dont know how this is supposed to work.

I connect my Apple TV to the scaler with HDMI, and then from the Scaler to my mainroomTV with composite for picture and analoge and Coaxial for audio.

Will this give me HD on mainroom and SD appleTV in linkrooms?

Why would i need the HDMI splitter??

Would you be so kind to "Draw me a picture" :-) And when doing so, pretend your Mac Mini has HDMI out as the Apple TV. Thanks ...

Sorry. The splitter has 1 input and 4 outputs. Connect apple TVs HDMI out to the input of the splitter. Connect output 1 to HDMI input of BV7-40. Connect output 2 to input of the scaler. Connect composite out of the scaler to a Scart adapter and connect the Scart lead to the same socket you have chosen for the HDMI input of BV7. Now you have analogue and digital video simultaneously. Composite signal will be sent to linkrooms via modulator. That`s it.

BTW: in my setup the scaler and splitter will be switched off automatically, when the mini goes to standby.

Stefan

hi,

this is slightly off topic, but...

i am curious to know what happens with a bv7-40 that has an internal blu-ray player. if the bv7 can not downscale does that mean that it can not distribute a video signal to link rooms ?

thanks,

scott