DVI and HDMI Explained

Shiniquiet · 01-17-2009, 11:07 AM

I have a question similar to Btown earlier in this thread. However, as a newbie to this whole arena I'm a bit in the dark. Here's what I have - a Samsung LN-T4042H and a Comcast HD box. The Comcast box does not have an HDMI outlet. It does have a DVI (of some type). Since the TV is about 15 feet from the box, my wife won't let me hook up the wade of wires which came with the box, so I thought the HDMI would be the way to go. But since the box doesn't have that, I'm stuck. (I asked the folks at the local Comcast outpost if I could exchange my box for one that did have an HDMI and they practically laughed at me.) I'd like to run only one wire, if I can, from the box to the TV. I believe I can get an adapter to plug into the box that turns the DVI (if it's the right type) into an HDMI outlet. But I thought someone told me if I did that I'd have to run audio wires which I know my wife will frown upon. Frankly, I don't much care if the audio is digital or not, but it would be nice to be able to employ the HD features of the TV. The bottom line is that I want to run just one wire that doens't cost as much as the TV. Is it possible?

kegobeer · 01-17-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiniquiet

I have a question similar to Btown earlier in this thread. However, as a newbie to this whole arena I'm a bit in the dark. Here's what I have - a Samsung LN-T4042H and a Comcast HD box. The Comcast box does not have an HDMI outlet. It does have a DVI (of some type). Since the TV is about 15 feet from the box, my wife won't let me hook up the wade of wires which came with the box, so I thought the HDMI would be the way to go. But since the box doesn't have that, I'm stuck. (I asked the folks at the local Comcast outpost if I could exchange my box for one that did have an HDMI and they practically laughed at me.) I'd like to run only one wire, if I can, from the box to the TV. I believe I can get an adapter to plug into the box that turns the DVI (if it's the right type) into an HDMI outlet. But I thought someone told me if I did that I'd have to run audio wires which I know my wife will frown upon. Frankly, I don't much care if the audio is digital or not, but it would be nice to be able to employ the HD features of the TV. The bottom line is that I want to run just one wire that doens't cost as much as the TV. Is it possible?

No. DVI does not carry audio, so a DVI to HDMI cable will only carry video. You'll have to use two cables. However, you need to check your TV manual and see if you can assign a different audio input if you use HDMI. Some low end TVs don't allow that, so if your TV doesn't let you do that, you will not have audio - you'll have to use a receiver to handle all of your audio.

Buy your cables from monoprice.com. You'll get high quality cables for a lot less than you will if you buy Monster or any other high priced cables.

avnewbie · 05-03-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mpnyc76

Does the HDMI just eliminate the 5 wires or does it really make a difference in picture quality?

It really does help with picture quality.

Draznar · 08-05-2009, 11:05 AM

Really Helpful!

Loves2Watch · 08-05-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by avnewbie

It really does help with picture quality.

No it does not, they are the same, for all intents and purposes.

ItsRocco · 08-30-2009, 08:23 PM

Hello,
I have a Sony KV-40XBR800 40" FD Trinitron® WEGA® XBR® Hi-Scan® TV (2005). It accepts 480i/480p/1080i
Inputs and Outputs
Composite Input : 2 Front/3 Rear
DVI-HDTV Output : 1 Rear
Monitor Output : 1 Rear
RF Input : 2 Rear
S-Video Input : 1 Front/2 Rear satellite receiver has a DVI output

Currently, my DishNetwork satellite receiver connects from DVI to DVI.

I want to purchase a HD DVD player as well as upgrade my satellite receiver to HD. all will have a HDMI connector.

What is the best way to connect these HDMI connectors to my TV (no HDMI)? Looking for best quality connection. Am I out of luck?

BElkin makes a HDMI to DVI cable with special box that optimizes the signal (bought it)

Any assistance would greately be appreciated

mobiushky · 08-31-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsRocco

Hello,
I have a Sony KV-40XBR800 40" FD Trinitron® WEGA® XBR® Hi-Scan® TV (2005). It accepts 480i/480p/1080i
Inputs and Outputs
Composite Input : 2 Front/3 Rear
DVI-HDTV Output : 1 Rear
Monitor Output : 1 Rear
RF Input : 2 Rear
S-Video Input : 1 Front/2 Rear satellite receiver has a DVI output

Currently, my DishNetwork satellite receiver connects from DVI to DVI.

I want to purchase a HD DVD player as well as upgrade my satellite receiver to HD. all will have a HDMI connector.

What is the best way to connect these HDMI connectors to my TV (no HDMI)? Looking for best quality connection. Am I out of luck?

BElkin makes a HDMI to DVI cable with special box that optimizes the signal (bought it)

Any assistance would greately be appreciated

DVI is HDMI without the audio. Connecting your devices to the TV using DVI will be a good choice. You might want to find an HDMI swith to allow you to have more than one HDMI input for the TV.

Loves2Watch · 08-31-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsRocco

Hello,
I have a Sony KV-40XBR800 40" FD Trinitron® WEGA® XBR® Hi-Scan® TV (2005). It accepts 480i/480p/1080i
Inputs and Outputs
Composite Input : 2 Front/3 Rear
DVI-HDTV Output : 1 Rear
Monitor Output : 1 Rear
RF Input : 2 Rear
S-Video Input : 1 Front/2 Rear satellite receiver has a DVI output

Currently, my DishNetwork satellite receiver connects from DVI to DVI.

I want to purchase a HD DVD player as well as upgrade my satellite receiver to HD. all will have a HDMI connector. HD DVD players are no longer made.

What is the best way to connect these HDMI connectors to my TV (no HDMI)? Looking for best quality connection. Am I out of luck?

BElkin makes a HDMI to DVI cable with special box that optimizes the signal (bought it) Snake oil. Any DVI to HDMI cable will work just fine. You can purchase one here - http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023102&p_i d=2218&seq=1&format=2 for about $7 and will work as good as any other.

Any assistance would greately be appreciated

Hope this helps. Again that link is - http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Hansen · 09-01-2009, 01:55 AM

A big source of information about DVI and other formats of video

01-17-2009, 11:07 AM	#46
Shiniquiet What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	DVI to HDMI question I have a question similar to Btown earlier in this thread. However, as a newbie to this whole arena I'm a bit in the dark. Here's what I have - a Samsung LN-T4042H and a Comcast HD box. The Comcast box does not have an HDMI outlet. It does have a DVI (of some type). Since the TV is about 15 feet from the box, my wife won't let me hook up the wade of wires which came with the box, so I thought the HDMI would be the way to go. But since the box doesn't have that, I'm stuck. (I asked the folks at the local Comcast outpost if I could exchange my box for one that did have an HDMI and they practically laughed at me.) I'd like to run only one wire, if I can, from the box to the TV. I believe I can get an adapter to plug into the box that turns the DVI (if it's the right type) into an HDMI outlet. But I thought someone told me if I did that I'd have to run audio wires which I know my wife will frown upon. Frankly, I don't much care if the audio is digital or not, but it would be nice to be able to employ the HD features of the TV. The bottom line is that I want to run just one wire that doens't cost as much as the TV. Is it possible?

08-30-2009, 08:23 PM	#51
ItsRocco What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Best Method to connect HDMI device to DVI HDTV Hello, I have a Sony KV-40XBR800 40" FD Trinitron® WEGA® XBR® Hi-Scan® TV (2005). It accepts 480i/480p/1080i Inputs and Outputs Composite Input : 2 Front/3 Rear DVI-HDTV Output : 1 Rear Monitor Output : 1 Rear RF Input : 2 Rear S-Video Input : 1 Front/2 Rear satellite receiver has a DVI output Currently, my DishNetwork satellite receiver connects from DVI to DVI. I want to purchase a HD DVD player as well as upgrade my satellite receiver to HD. all will have a HDMI connector. What is the best way to connect these HDMI connectors to my TV (no HDMI)? Looking for best quality connection. Am I out of luck? BElkin makes a HDMI to DVI cable with special box that optimizes the signal (bought it) Any assistance would greately be appreciated

09-01-2009, 01:55 AM	#54
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08-05-2009, 11:05 AM	#49
Draznar My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7	Really Helpful!