HDMI out DVI in

[rosckolove]

Anyone using a TV that doesn't have HDMI, and only DVI inputs?

How does it look? Its only picture, and no sound correct?

 

[Tornado]

Assuming the TV can support HDMI resolutions over DVI (which might be an issue if it is old enough that it doesn't have HDMI. My grandmother's old TV supported 1080i over component but wouldn't accept anything over 1280x1024 over the PC hookups), it will look pretty much identical to if it did have HDMI. Just make sure you get a good cable and something to run the audio with.

 

[HanibalII]

Anyone using a TV that doesn't have HDMI, and only DVI inputs?

How does it look? Its only picture, and no sound correct?

Correct, it is only sound. But you will have to confirm what the max resolution is on your TV through DVI. my tv has both, but DVI only supported 720.

 

[Samus]

HDMI and DVI are identical connections except DVI doesn't carry sound. But yeah some DVI inputs are not as high as the HDMI inputs so you'll have to check that.

 

[Johnnypenso]

It is similar to but not the same as HDMI. Quality is limited to 720P and you can use the digital audio out of the PS3 to connect directly to a surround system (if it has that input) to get Dolby Sound with your 720P picture. There isn't a lot of difference between 720P and 1080P. HDMI to DVI adapters are available.

 

[Samus]

Huh? DVI allows up to 1920x1200 resolution for a single-link cable.

 

[CostasDrifter]

Huh? DVI allows up to 1920x1200 resolution for a single-link cable.

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There are many types of DVI. Some types include sound some not.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

I use this from my PS3 to 23" Monitor-TV and I have also sound.

http://dreambox.me.uk/index.php?mai...ducts_id=191&zenid=t2kc5d32o8mb5pghhj7ufkspo1

 

[Johnnypenso]

Huh? DVI allows up to 1920x1200 resolution for a single-link cable.

I guess I should have been more clear. Most TV's equipped with DVI inputs aren't equipped for 1080P resolution. I'm sure there are exceptions, but when 1080P became the standard big screen resolution, HDMI also became the standard input and most manufacturers dropped the DVI inputs at that time. If your TV has both, then you'd use the HDMI for better resolution. If your TV only has DVI, chances are it's 720p.

 

[Pako]

For the record, DVI-? can support much higher resolutions than just 720p. It is HDMI that has it's limitations to 1080p. Now that we have that out of the way, DVI should look arguably better than your other connection options if HDMI is not available. My old rear projection LCD Sony had DVI and Component HD connections, and the DVI was superior in quality display.

 

[chug-a-bug]

There isn't a lot of difference between 720P and 1080P.

On your TV, maybe. I can sure tell the difference on mine.

 

[Johnnypenso]

On your TV, maybe. I can sure tell the difference on mine.

I didn't say you couldn't tell the difference, I just said it wasn't that great. The leap from 480i to 720P is huge. The jump from 720P to 1080P is much smaller.