Trying to Hook up an LCD Projector using an hdmi to dvi cable

[raw191]

Here's the problem...I have a Sharp XG-v10wu projector I found cheap. I'm trying to hook it up to my new RCA surround sound/dvd/blue ray player. It only has an hdmi out. So, the projector senses the incoming signal (although 720 is the highest it finds) but wont display the image...what am I missing? I can't imagine a $20k projector being this hard to hook up!

 

[Wolfshadw]

Are you trying this with a standard DVD or with a Blu-Ray disc? If the projector is not HDCP compliant (and given it's age, it may not be), a Blu-Ray disc may not display an image.

Also, what model RCA home theater system did you purchase?

-Wolf sends

 

[Wolfshadw]

Sharp XG-V10WU Projector Manual.

Another point of interest: Pg E16

This DVI port is DVI version 1.0 compatible. Therefore when the signal is input from copy
guard system compatible (DVI version 2.0) equipment, no signal will be received.

-Wolf sends

 

[raw191]

It's an RCA rtb10223. Yes, I saw that...tried both types of dvi cable...3x3 and 24pin...no go. If it isn't hdcp, any other ideas?

 

[Wolfshadw]

Did you try it with a standard DVD?

Based on what I'm seeing on pg E-17, you could probably use a Composite to BNC Video Cable, but I still don't know if you'll be able to view Blu-Ray discs.

-Wolf sends

 

[raw191]

Yes, already tried bnc-rca adapters and that isn't workable either as the player only has yellow, white, red rca outs...not composite.

 

[Wolfshadw]

As shown on Pg E-17, it shows the "Video Cable" (single RCA eg yellow composite) OR "Component Cables". You would connect the RCA video cable to the first (left most) BNC connector.

-Wolf sends