Topic: Do You Use DVI For You TV? (Read 121 times)

laterz2u · « **on:** March 20, 2004, 07:39:00 PM »

Hi there i have a question about DVI? Well i was just wondering even if you did have a Tv with DVI compatiblility, then how are you supposed to hook that up to the Xbox? I'm just a little confused about this because I'm going to be buying a Plasma Tv soon!!!!

SigTom · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2004, 08:17:00 PM »

You cant that Im aware of, we were talking about hooking up Cable/Satellite recievers, DVD players and computers.

mattb · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2003, 07:36:00 AM »

Just seeing if chasing down Comcast cable for a receiver with DVI is worth it.

switzch · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2003, 08:35:00 AM »

From what i read DVI isnt much better than component cables.

xboxmodder4life · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2003, 11:58:00 AM »

all i hear is that DVI has less interferance then component. And DVI is all digital. But the way i see it either way i'm getting 480p,720p,1080i or whatever other high def signal

Lt. DARRYL · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2003, 02:16:00 PM »

DVI has no equal, it is superior to all other forms of video input/output. It is all digital, unlike VGA, component, composite, etc., thus there is VERY little or no interference.

SigTom · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2003, 03:41:00 PM »

Im going to be using the DVI connection this week when I get my new TV (55" Mitshubishi HDTV). My cable provider (BrightHoust formerly TimeWarner) has an HDTV cable box thats comes with component (RGB, RCA, S-Video) and DVI output. From what I could tell from researching the TV Im getting is that it does in fact make a difference, as Polaris mentioned, the A/D D/A conversion when using component inputs does degrade the signal quality compared to a true Digital signal you would get thru a DVI connection. Ive only really seen the DVI input on big screens, LCDs, and I believe Plasma TVs as well. The smaller sets, under 36" that Ive researched (and to be honest, its not a whole hell of alot of them) come with RGB or lower quality inputs. I do have both the RGB and DVI cables for the big screen when it comes in this week, so I will definately take a look at the quality of both and let you know (at least one mans opinion) what I think of it.

BlaCkAdDa · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2003, 06:20:00 PM »

If your cable is anything like ours in Australia the cable signal is analogue anyway, so you are already losing quality before the signal gets to your box

Mr Ed · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2003, 06:31:00 AM »

QUOTE (BlaCkAdDa @ Dec 4 2003, 08:20 PM)

If your cable is anything like ours in Australia the cable signal is analogue anyway, so you are already losing quality before the signal gets to your box

HD cable is digital.

Lt. DARRYL · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2003, 08:28:00 AM »

QUOTE (Mr Ed @ Dec 5 2003, 04:31 PM)

QUOTE (BlaCkAdDa @ Dec 4 2003, 08:20 PM)

If your cable is anything like ours in Australia the cable signal is analogue anyway, so you are already losing quality before the signal gets to your box

HD cable is digital.

Not always true Mr. Ed. If you use component cables to attain HD, like with the Xbox video out, or dvd players, or HDTV tuner boxes, most of them use component out, which is an analog signal. 1080i and 720p are not digital signals unless they are attained using a DVI in/out cable. Component is and always will be analog, which means interference. :-0

mattb · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2003, 06:07:00 PM »

Has anyone ever battled Comcast cable for the HDTV receivers that are compatible with DVI? These options are only available with the Motorola DCT5100 and DCT6200.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2003, 08:27:00 PM »

QUOTE (Lt. DARRYL @ Dec 5 2003, 10:28 AM)

QUOTE (Mr Ed @ Dec 5 2003, 04:31 PM)

QUOTE (BlaCkAdDa @ Dec 4 2003, 08:20 PM)

If your cable is anything like ours in Australia the cable signal is analogue anyway, so you are already losing quality before the signal gets to your box

HD cable is digital.

Not always true Mr. Ed. If you use component cables to attain HD, like with the Xbox video out, or dvd players, or HDTV tuner boxes, most of them use component out, which is an analog signal. 1080i and 720p are not digital signals unless they are attained using a DVI in/out cable. Component is and always will be analog, which means interference. :-0

Dude he was talking about to the house...not from the decoder. Of course the decoder output is analog if you use an analog connection.

He was saying that cable up to the house in Australia was analog. I was saying that in the US, with a provider with HD service, they deliver digital cable to the house. That's all.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2003, 08:30:00 PM »

QUOTE (mattb @ Dec 5 2003, 08:07 PM)

Has anyone ever battled Comcast cable for the HDTV receivers that are compatible with DVI? These options are only available with the Motorola DCT5100 and DCT6200.

I use Cox and haven't signed up for their pathetic HD service (yet...don't even own an HDTV...yet) but if there's a way, I'd fight for the DVI connection.

I know you were worried about using a DVI connection on your TV when you only have one, but I did some searching and found some DVI switch boxes, so don't let that stand in your way.

mattb · « **Reply #13 on:** December 06, 2003, 02:57:00 PM »

Comcast is pretty good considering their HDTV receivers are $5 a month rental. They also offer all the local channels in digital plus INHD1and2, HBOHD, ShowHD, and ESPN HD. Well I guess i should wait for HD PPV.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #14 on:** December 06, 2003, 04:52:00 PM »

The reason I hate Cox HD, is because they only offer 3 local channels in HD, even though there are 6 or 7 that are broadcasting some stuff in HD.

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