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Can you output 1080p (or even 720p) video out through the HDMI port to a nice big TV?
I was reading somewhere that this may not be possible...

I was told you could and I can't imagine why you wouldn't be able to but I haven't tried it yet. Need to find a cable

Thanks for the reply. Anyone actually have a cable and been able to do this?

I think it's micro hdmi so I have a cable but no xoom yet. One of the first things I plan on testing when it shows up next week.
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Some reviews I read said u actually need the HD dock to use hdmi out I don't even have the cable so I myself am wondering the samething

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967922
No need for the dock. The thread of someone having used it was pushed down to page 4.

That show's mirroring though. I want to see true Video output in 1080p.

I used my dx hdmi cable too hook up to me 65 in dlp and got 720p.
It basically just mirrors screen. I couldn't get xoom screen to turn off though. Didn't wait that long.
Watched some of a AVI movie via rock player and worked very well. Not 1080 though

apparently there's a VGA adapter?

http://www.androidcentral.com/acer-iconia-a500-review
Was trying to find something about the a500, and stumbled across this. ^
In the second to last sect ion it says
Comes with a VGA adapter for monitors. Nice.
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Ive never heard this before. Mine was a refurb, so it didn't dome on OEM packaging - plain brown cardboard box w/ a sticker on it from best buy - and it didn't include this adapter.
Does it really exist? If so, does it work, and where can I get one?

Nah, not sure where he came up with that one.
I am not certain. But I don't think that there is a way to go from HDMI to VGA. At least not unless you get some sort of powered adapter. I'm pretty sure that I've seen those at monoprice.com for 50 or 60 bucks.

Looks like he's just calling the HDMI output a "VGA adapter".
HDMI is digital and VGA is analog; there's no way to go from one to the other without an active circuit. Cheapest converter I have seen is around $32.

It's probably a DVI adapter..
HDMI can't be converted to VGA because it's digital, where VGA is analog.. DVI can do both digital and analog, so there are both HDMI and VGA adapters (just not both at the same time).
Some kind of powered adapter that converts it could work though..
Edit: a little slow >_<

Just get a micro HDMI to HDMI cable. VGA is as old as CRT.

Y U no love Micro HDMI! It loves you!
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WinSuk said:
It's probably a DVI adapter..
HDMI can't be converted to VGA because it's digital, where VGA is analog.. DVI can do both digital and analog, so there are both HDMI and VGA adapters (just not both at the same time).
Some kind of powered adapter that converts it could work though..
Edit: a little slow >_<
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There are hdmi to vga adapters, and unpowered ones at that. The hdmi spec allows you to send a vga signal over hdmi, and the hdmi current is enough to power it. I'm using one for my ati eyefinity now.

lyme said:
There are hdmi to vga adapters, and unpowered ones at that. The hdmi spec allows you to send a vga signal over hdmi, and the hdmi current is enough to power it. I'm using one for my ati eyefinity now.
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Thanks. That's good to know.

What you should know about these converters though is that they produce a small but potentially noticeable lag. That said, I use a self-powered converter every week for presentations and it works just fine.
One more thing: Android by default only outputs a digital signal and Acer didn't hack the drivers to support any of the optional modes HDMI allows... So you get a plain, unencrypted digital 720p signal from the Micro-HDMI port.

[Q] Can you change the HDMI Output on the Acer a500

I bought an HDMI cable today so I can put Netflix onto my TV. I have an older HDTV, from 2004. It's a Panasonic model number pt-47x54j. When I plug my tablet into it, the little Android dude pops up onto the TV and and says 720p? I checked the owners manual and it says that the TV is only capable of 1080i, or 480p and 480i. I plugged my tablet into a more modern HDTV and it works just fine. Crystal Clear. Is there any way that I can get my a500 to work on my Panasonic TV? Attached is a screenshot of my TV's owner's manual on the page where it talks about HDMI inputs. Thanks in advance...

From the best of my knowledge you can't change this.Athens beat solution I could offer is Logitech Google TV.it rocks.and 70.00 amazon.

It can't be changed without hacking the drivers -- and even then micro HDMI is only capable of 720p output. All you can do is use a different TV or an adaptor (probably cheapest, but may lower video quality).

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From the best of my knowledge you can't change this.Athens beat solution I could offer is Logitech Google TV.it rocks.and 70.00 amazon.
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haag498 said:
It can't be changed without hacking the drivers -- and even then micro HDMI is only capable of 720p output. All you can do is use a different TV or an adaptor (probably cheapest, but may lower video quality).
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Thanks. At this point, I'm just using my tablet to watch the movies on. That's good enough for me. Once my TVs start breaking and/or if I get this dream job that I'm currently chasing after, I'm going to get a more modern TV and all of my HDMI cable worries will go away. I put the Netflix App on my phone too. My 3 year old freaking loves it!! He is always asking for my phone to watch cartoons on. It's hilarious. haha
Of course, I'm still going to try to figure this crap out with my current TV. That's the fun part.

haag498 said:
It can't be changed without hacking the drivers -- and even then micro HDMI is only capable of 720p output. All you can do is use a different TV or an adaptor (probably cheapest, but may lower video quality).
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micro HDMI itself is capable of 1080p, but the tablet will only output 1080p if there's a 1080p stream (such as a 1080p movie). Netflix will not do 1080p, though.

N10 HDMI resolutions

Hey, wondering if anyone else is getting varied resolutions when using a micro HDMI -> HDMI cable into a TV. We have a 37" plasma 1080 capable but I only get 480 out of, and our 42" LCD only gets 720.
Both are default numbers as I haven't been able to find anyway to adjust them. Have tried stock video player, MX player and YouTube through all to no avail.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd be most appreciative.
Cheers
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Low_Key_13 said:
Hey, wondering if anyone else is getting varied resolutions when using a micro HDMI -> HDMI cable into a TV. We have a 37" plasma 1080 capable but I only get 480 out of, and our 42" LCD only gets 720.
Both are default numbers as I haven't been able to find anyway to adjust them. Have tried stock video player, MX player and YouTube through all to no avail.
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You may want to check your hdmi cable. If you have a "standard hdmi cable" , and it supports up to 1080i/720p. The type 2 "high speed data hdmi cable" supports 1080p, 3d and high color. Your tv's and tablet may support it, but you may be using a standard hdmi cable.
Source: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro-HDMI#section_2
Listed under specifications/cables
I haven't looked, does the n10 support 1080i?... I notice most devices and movies I look at only support "p" areas (480p, 720p and 1080p) relevant since I plan to buy a big screen LED tv with my tax return...

Cheers for the heads up, I've read in other forums that the n10 downscales to 1080, but haven't seen it first hand.
There's a few variables at play, I'll get some specs from the TV's, I haven't seen any different type of cables on eBay else I'd have got the better one (i spent $15 on this one).
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I purchased a $10 off of Amazon. Supposedly a HS cable. Real thick and almost 6 feet long.. Nice, but the TV I had planned to use it on, it did not output sound! 2 other sets, and the sou d works fine. I read here that it is a cable/tv combination problem.. Plug in another hdmi and the sound will work fine. Haven't tried it since I hooked it into the stereo via blue tooth.
I am planning to buy a small converter attachment,(pigtail cable or plug) that way I can use the hs hdmi cables I already have on the tv. I am still not convinced that it isn't a problem with android, but we'll see.

[Q]Will the Ouya support regular AV-out in addition to HDMI?

Since the Ouya only has Ethernet, AC, USB and HDMI. Will it be possible to connect to a standard TV by RCA connector or by a scart?AV? VGA? Composite?

Hi, so far the Ouya isn't known to produce analog video signals, only digital (via the HDMI out) thus, to use it with a analog tv you would either need a video amplifier (with HDMI in and AV-Out) or a signal convertor.
If you currently don't have one of those then I would suggest buying a HD-TV as the two methods I advised you of would cost at least $100 anyway.

I'm assume you mean composite or component, and RCA stereo audio output. If so, Ouya has only stated HDMI.
As the above said, you would need an digital to analog converter. An amplifier wouldn't help you in this situation. Unfortunately, you'll spend more on the converter than you would the Ouya. Well, maybe you can find an old used FuryHD for $100 to handle video. There are other issues you have to take into account such as will the converter tweak the signal to make sure your TV will accept it is a big one.
I had to go that route when I setup a home theater PC, and my HDTV predated DVI; it only had component HD input, but the HTPC had display port. I got an HDFury2, which just came out, and ran about $250 at the time. That was cheaper than buying a new good quality 55" HDTV.
Hopefully that was helpful.

Thanks for the information guys, look like I will just pick up a cheap Hd TV.
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you have a lot choices depending on the size you want.