A:AnswerThis also is a player. Sorry, no Blu-ray player comes with component or composite video outputs, only HDMI. Many DVD-only players used to come with a variety of these connections, but not Blu-ray players.
A:AnswerSorry, an older surround sound receiver with only RCA audio and video connections will not interface to any Blu-ray player directly. The surround receiver must have an HDMI input for a direct connection. Another option is to connect the Blu-ray player to a Hi-Def TV with an HDMI cable. Then if the TV has RCA audio outputs, those can connect to the surround receiver RCA inputs.
A:AnswerThere is no audio out on this player. Only an HDMI port. Some TVs have an audio out if you're using a HDMI in. That might be the way to get the audio signal to your stereo.
A:AnswerIt is always possible that hackers can access your technology. What you need is a good Internet security app. I use Kaspersky and haven't had any bad things happening to me as opposed to other USA based products. So far I have not realized any hacking.