I was asking because I have seen websites saying their products can. I also saw that the new DLP 1080p tvs can't except 1080p through thier HDMI/DVI-HDCP inputs. At best the TVs simply upconvert all images to 1080p. It doesn't seem that it can actualy recieve a true 1080p signal like the ones offerd by HD-DVD and Blue-Ray players.
I thought that 1080i was the limit for Component too but I don't think its every been tested since nothing outputs 1080p yet. I think that Component Video can handle 1080p but all content at that level is protected with HDCP. Component Video isn't HDCP complient.
Well, I asked this question at another forum I frequent and here is another reply I got. The concensus seems to be that it would be possible, but not practicle.
Quote:The new Samsung DLP 78 and 88 series accept and display true 1080p signals through HDMI ONLY! The digital format converter upconverts ALL inputs (including component) to 1080p since 1080p is the native resolution. As for a true feed of 1080p being sent through component cables...technically, it could be done, but never will be since both HDMI and DVI are readily available. Also, the copper wiring can't always pass the full bandwidth of 1080p (even that found in HDMI, especially over a longer cable) and since component cables are only analogue, there would be some noticeable signal loss as opposed to the fully digital HDMI and DVI!
And another
Quote:NeuNeo upconverting DVD players pass 1080p over component. But, this is still just an upconvert. A true high def image at 1080p may be too much for an analog connection to handle. I don't really know the specifics, though.
Thats what I thought too. I would hope that 3 High quality RCA cables would be able to do 1080p. I read somewhere that High-def signals actuly flow better over RG-6 coaxial cable (in digital form of-course) especially on long runs.
