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Can you use an HDTV as a monitor?

RichieZ

RichieZ

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We are going to be getting this Pioneer Elite 530HD, I just want to know since it has a DVI connection can I hook it up to my computer, and at what res? We're going to get it regardless to replace our old 35" non flat mitsubishi, and being able to use it occasionaly for some big screen gaming is just a bonus. Its $3000 after $500 rebate including delivery and calibration. I can't wait 😀

We've had the nice speakers and receiver for a while (Atlantic Technolgy System 370THX, Denon 3600 DTS) this is the next piece in my system.
 
Whent to pioneers web site and read the owners manual. It states that a PC should not be connected to the DVI or RGB inputs. The DVI are designed only for digital receivers. I got the imnpression that the did not recommend connecting a PC to this tv at all..
 
I definitely would NOT hook up your PC to this TV. Main reason being that projection screen television sets are quite susceptible to screen burn in more than a regular CRT. It can be avoided to a point but frankly I wouldn't even risk it as much money as you are putting into this thing.
 
It will look like crap compared to even a cheap monitor. 1080 lines max over a much larger area compared to 1600 over 19 or 21"... I've done it on my Panny 42"it's alright if you sit back far enough.
 
Originally posted by: nsafreak
I definitely would NOT hook up your PC to this TV. Main reason being that projection screen television sets are quite susceptible to screen burn in more than a regular CRT. It can be avoided to a point but frankly I wouldn't even risk it as much money as you are putting into this thing.
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Oy...while it may be a concern...when properly calibrated it is not an issue. I've used my Mitsubishi 55857 as a monitor (at 800x600) on many an occasion. I've also played many a PS2 game on it and there is no sign of phosphor wear (which is what occurs on an RPTV...not screen burn...the phosphors wear unevenly if a static image is left on-screen for an extended period of time).

You can use something like Powerstrip to adjust timings/resolution with your PC to maximize the quality but it's also dependent upon your video card.

Go to AVSForum.com (see the HDTV link in my sig) and go to the Home Theater Computers forum and poke around a bit.
 
It's alright for gaming, but I wouldn't want to use it for any type of extended session involving reading text. Truth it, HDTV resolution sucks compared to even low quality monitors.
 
Originally posted by: vegetation
It's alright for gaming, but I wouldn't want to use it for any type of extended session involving reading text. Truth it, HDTV resolution sucks compared to even low quality monitors.
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How's that? I thought HDTV was 1920x1080?
 
Right...but that 1920x1080 is spread over a much larger area.

Take 1600x1200 on a 21" monitor and the image will look much crisper than over a 55" wide screen.
 
Originally posted by: conjur
Right...but that 1920x1080 is spread over a much larger area.

Take 1600x1200 on a 21" monitor and the image will look much crisper than over a 55" wide screen.
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No, but he is saying HDTV resolution sucks even on low quality monitors. HDTV resolution done right even on large screen TVs is incredible.
 
Watch screen burn in as it uses a CRT based projector!! If it were LCD or DLP projection or all out TFT flat panel then it wouldn't be an issue. Plasma screens have similar problems. For watching a movie or playing a game from the PC once in a while it will be OK but DON'T leave the screen contents the same over an extended period of time, best use a screensaver (flying windows is pretty good for this, all primary colors get an even workout)!
 
Originally posted by: thraxes
Watch screen burn in as it uses a CRT based projector!! If it were LCD or DLP projection or all out TFT flat panel then it wouldn't be an issue. Plasma screens have similar problems. For watching a movie or playing a game from the PC once in a while it will be OK but DON'T leave the screen contents the same over an extended period of time, best use a screensaver (flying windows is pretty good for this, all primary colors get an even workout)!
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What about the start button (assuming he is using Windows) and other static images on the screen?

Well, I've heard that while burn in is real, it is much harder to do with today's modern RPTVs and a simple way to avoid it is to turn down the contrast to a reasonable level. At least this is what I heard...
 
Originally posted by: Antoneo
Originally posted by: thraxes
Watch screen burn in as it uses a CRT based projector!! If it were LCD or DLP projection or all out TFT flat panel then it wouldn't be an issue. Plasma screens have similar problems. For watching a movie or playing a game from the PC once in a while it will be OK but DON'T leave the screen contents the same over an extended period of time, best use a screensaver (flying windows is pretty good for this, all primary colors get an even workout)!
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What about the start button (assuming he is using Windows) and other static images on the screen?

Well, I've heard that while burn in is real, it is much harder to do with today's modern RPTVs and a simple way to avoid it is to turn down the contrast to a reasonable level. At least this is what I heard...
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Well i seriously doubt that he will be using it to "work" with or even surf the NET. Whatever way you cut it a dedicated computer monitor will do that job much better. The TV isn't designed to do this and hence will perform poorley, HDTV or not. Games and Movies etc are OK, but if he does websurf excessively, I bet he will see ghost images of the start button and the browser buttons in less than a year (depends on type of phosphors used in the projection unit).
 
we played halo halo and more halo on an RPTV and its fine, and theres plenty of static pixels in that
 
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