HD receivers with analog tv's

[Bluztrvler]

Anyone know if the HD receivers like the Pansat 9200HD downconvert the HD feeds to the analog outputs, or is the HD content passed only to the HD outputs (HDMI etc.)? I am considering adding one of these to my system.

Thanks.

 

[toucan-man]

Anyone know if the HD receivers like the Pansat 9200HD downconvert the HD feeds to the analog outputs, or is the HD content passed only to the HD outputs (HDMI etc.)? I am considering adding one of these to my system. Thanks.

I've watched downconverted HD with that box via the S input on an old CRT set. The only problem is aspect ratio, the people look squished, etc.

 

[Bluztrvler]

Thanks

Thank you, that is what I wanted to know.

 

[andyb2]

Iceburg uses his cs8100/8000 to down convert and I dont recall it being bad

 

[brentb636]

I use the svideo jack from my CS8000 to a seperate PVR setup, and it works just fine. Looks good, not screwy at all. Gives me a nice SD recording of the HD broadcast.

 

[Bluztrvler]

Re: FTA HD to SD

I was planning to get one anyway, but this makes it even better. Thanks a lot. I appreciate the input.

 

[Mr Tony]

Iceburg uses his cs8100/8000 to down convert and I dont recall it being bad

actually the 8000 is hooked up via the HDMI cable but as brent noted, when recording it doesnt look bad. Gives a nice SD recorded version of a HD broadcast