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HDTV as monitor

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Hello, all. Long time since I was here...

As you might have guessed from my topic, I am interested in using my high def tv as a monitor and have been looking around. With todays video cards, do I need a box to convert vga to componet(Y-Pr-Pb/ Y-Cr-Cb) or can i just get a cable with a 15 pin vga on one side and the component style three rcas? I ordered what I thought was a vga to component cable but got an Ixos vga to 5 rca adapter( I am assuming it is an rca version of a 5 bnc). I was trying to find a way to convert it to three but am having no luck. The Key digital converter box is $250 while the vga to component is only $100. I know that the new Ati has some kind of feature to allow you to use a hdtv but heard it only displays in window, ie not able to adjust bios or or see boot screen. And I woudn't buy ATI anyway. But any information anyone has would be greatly appreciated.


 
Audio Authority makes this VGA to Component adapter that the HTPC folks over at www.avsforum.com really like. It sells for around $120 and is a true 3 cable Y, Pr, Pb component adapter. I have the ATI VGA to Component HDTV adapter for my 8500LE and the picture quality is definitely a big step up from s-video.
 
I have mine set up, but I switch back and forth. The tv just cannot replace the monitor for everything. I'm using an RCA ~$120 converter box, and the dvi to vga converter.
 
Be very careful, or you'll burn in a static image onto your projection tubes (for rear projector). TVs (even HDTVs) aren't made for a static image (like a desktop).

You may want to turn down the brightness and decrease the contrast some.

Good Luck

Scott


 
Originally posted by: ScottMac
Be very careful, or you'll burn in a static image onto your projection tubes (for rear projector). TVs (even HDTVs) aren't made for a static image (like a desktop).

You may want to turn down the brightness and decrease the contrast some.

Good Luck

Scott
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EXACTLY, I have heard that despite rear projection televisions having VGA input for a computer, actually using it for extended periods of time can ruin the television. I do not know why, but if you want to know more, hit up
AVS Forum and ask those audio/video gurus.

Plasma TV's on the other hand are a different story, because they are an actual monitor. Just be careful about burn-in with plasma's too and you should be ok.
 
Mine is projection, no problems yet. Use the energy saving settings for the monitor, don't play games for more than 2 hours at a time, Don't use it as your primary monitor, and things should be fine. I use mine mostly for movies, but I don't hesitate to use it for other things. I just end up using the monitor more because I prefer the higher resolutions to the bigger screen size.
 
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