G godzooky Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Apr 14, 2004 16 0 Mar 28, 2006 #1 sorry for the newbie question. my tv (sony wega) has dvi and component inputs, but no hdmi input. can i still get directv hd?
sorry for the newbie question. my tv (sony wega) has dvi and component inputs, but no hdmi input. can i still get directv hd?
damaged SatelliteGuys Pro Jun 22, 2005 2,605 1 South of Heaven Mar 28, 2006 #2 Yes. The H20 supports the following video outputs: HDMI Component (YPrPb) Composite (RCA) S-Video Last edited: Mar 28, 2006
herdfan SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 22, 2004 612 1 Cottonwood, AZ Mar 28, 2006 #3 You can use either the component inouts, or get an HDMI > DVI adapter.
steve615 SatelliteGuys Pro Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge Jan 6, 2006 960 54 TN Mar 28, 2006 #4 I am using an HDMI/DVI adapter and Monster Cable audio on my living room setup.It has worked very good so far for me.
I am using an HDMI/DVI adapter and Monster Cable audio on my living room setup.It has worked very good so far for me.
mcbeevee SatelliteGuys Pro Dec 28, 2004 223 0 Mar 28, 2006 #5 Unless you are using the TV speakers, HDMI does not give you anything more than DVI. I'm using HDMI - DVI cables that I found online for around $25 each. Last edited: Mar 28, 2006
Unless you are using the TV speakers, HDMI does not give you anything more than DVI. I'm using HDMI - DVI cables that I found online for around $25 each.
G godzooky Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Apr 14, 2004 16 0 Mar 28, 2006 #6 thanks for the replies. do you guys recommend using hdmi - dvi converter instead of component?
W wyatt9696 SatelliteGuys Family Jan 25, 2006 48 0 Mar 28, 2006 #7 godzooky said: thanks for the replies. do you guys recommend using hdmi - dvi converter instead of component? Click to expand... i do. i have both set up, and there is a noticible difference. i recommend going with a hdmi/dvi converter, or a hdmi/dvi cable. good luck.
godzooky said: thanks for the replies. do you guys recommend using hdmi - dvi converter instead of component? Click to expand... i do. i have both set up, and there is a noticible difference. i recommend going with a hdmi/dvi converter, or a hdmi/dvi cable. good luck.
steve615 SatelliteGuys Pro Pub Member / Supporter Cutting Edge Jan 6, 2006 960 54 TN Mar 28, 2006 #8 I haven't used component cables with my setup,just the adapter.Considering the audio and video I am receiving,I am staying with the adapter.
I haven't used component cables with my setup,just the adapter.Considering the audio and video I am receiving,I am staying with the adapter.
rockaway1836 SatelliteGuys Pro Apr 18, 2005 608 0 Myrtle Beach SC Mar 28, 2006 #9 I would suggest a DVI-HDMI cable instead of an adapter. The extra weight of the adapter can cause the connection to not seed properly.
I would suggest a DVI-HDMI cable instead of an adapter. The extra weight of the adapter can cause the connection to not seed properly.
charper1 Bourbon Tester Supporting Founder May 18, 2004 18,442 6 I'm Nationwide Mar 28, 2006 #10 I also say get the cable as opposed to the adapter because of the seating issue and one less connection out of the loop. http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023103&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2
I also say get the cable as opposed to the adapter because of the seating issue and one less connection out of the loop. http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023103&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2
sprog68 Well-Known SatelliteGuys Member Supporting Founder Aug 5, 2004 29 0 Las Vegas Mar 29, 2006 #11 I bought the HD Tivo unit last month from D*. It came supplied with a HDMI to DVI cable. Not sure if the new D* branded ones will though.
I bought the HD Tivo unit last month from D*. It came supplied with a HDMI to DVI cable. Not sure if the new D* branded ones will though.
mcbeevee SatelliteGuys Pro Dec 28, 2004 223 0 Mar 29, 2006 #12 charper1 said: I also say get the cable as opposed to the adapter because of the seating issue and one less connection out of the loop. http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023103&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2 Click to expand... Only $6.44 for a hdmi/dvi cable...and I thought I got a good deal with my $25 hdmi/dvi cables!
charper1 said: I also say get the cable as opposed to the adapter because of the seating issue and one less connection out of the loop. http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10231&cs_id=1023103&p_id=2404&seq=1&format=2 Click to expand... Only $6.44 for a hdmi/dvi cable...and I thought I got a good deal with my $25 hdmi/dvi cables!
