YAHDTVT (yet another HDTV thread)

[waggy]

ok got HD TV hooked up this morning. they used a DVI-HDMI cable with a DVI to HDMI switch (well it changed dVI connect to HDMI).

does that effect the picture? or should i just swap that to straight HDMI cable (got one coming form monoprice)

 

[montypythizzle]

I am wondering why they did that.
It shouldn't affect it, maybe a bit or two.
You try to minimize extra connections though in electronics.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: montypythizzle
I am wondering why they did that.
It shouldn't affect it, maybe a bit or two.
You try to minimize extra connections though in electronics.

I asked him why they did it. he said since not all HDTV's come with HDMI they do this so they have the right cable.

since they come with either DVI or HDMI and component.

but i have a 6ft HDMI cable from monoprice comeing. i guess i could use the DVI one to hook up my computer. hmmm a 37 inch monitor!

 

[nakedfrog]

Is this the Dish 622 receiver? I just got mine installed yesterday, and same thing, and I was wondering same as you
But after watching some stuff last night, I can't see how there'd be much difference.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Is this the Dish 622 receiver? I just got mine installed yesterday, and same thing, and I was wondering same as you
But after watching some stuff last night, I can't see how there'd be much difference.

couldnt get the duel reciver. so i have 211.

but man it looks great! to bad the tv is 720P heh.

oh and for some reason can't get my DVD player in 480P maybe its the S cable i have.

 

[nakedfrog]

DVD player might only do 480p through component, that's how I have mine hooked up.

 

[montypythizzle]

that is exactly why
I don't believe s-video can do over 480i

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
DVD player might only do 480p through component, that's how I have mine hooked up.

ohh.

then will have to get a component cables. they are cheap from monoprice (man love that place!). also need to pick up a wall mount for it.

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
DVD player might only do 480p through component, that's how I have mine hooked up.

ohh.

then will have to get a component cables. they are cheap from monoprice (man love that place!). also need to pick up a wall mount for it.

You also may need to put it on an HD enabled component input.
They have so/so thick component cables at walmart made by Phillips, I use them and have no problem and I couldn't really tell you if they have noise .

 

[torpid]

Related question.... my dvd player claims to be progressive scan - DVD-910 from denon. But my TV, a Samsung HL-S6187w, always shows 480i as the input signal. It's only got component video out (no HDMI)... and there's no obvious setting to turn 480p on. Thoughts?

Edit: montypythizzle may have answered that question, researching!

 

[DBL]

Probably the only difference would be that you can't pass audio.

 

[waggy]

hehe one of the channels we get in HD is HD kong fu! YES!

 

[torpid]

OK, nevermind, I just looked at the online manual and it shows a Progressive switch on the back.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: montypythizzle

You also may need to put it on an HD enabled component input.
They have so/so thick component cables at walmart made by Phillips, I use them and have no problem and I couldn't really tell you if they have noise .

I'm using the exact same cables.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: waggy
hehe one of the channels we get in HD is HD kong fu! YES!

Don't forget Monsters HD

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: montypythizzle

You also may need to put it on an HD enabled component input.
They have so/so thick component cables at walmart made by Phillips, I use them and have no problem and I couldn't really tell you if they have noise .

I'm using the exact same cables.

I got some going from computer/dvdplayer to my receiver w/ component switching along with component from ps2 and then them from receiver to tv
its clear as hell so... and only at 480i it seems better than that

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: waggy
hehe one of the channels we get in HD is HD kong fu! YES!

Don't forget Monsters HD

OH MY GOD! i didnt see that!


I love good cheesy monster and kong fu movies. Hmm toxic avenger in HD?

 

[waggy]

oh and anyone know of any cheap HD antenas? are there something like rabbit ears that work?

 

[waggy]

monoprice link

would this work for the DVD?

sorry for all the questions. im a newb on this.

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: waggy
monoprice link

would this work for the DVD?

sorry for all the questions. im a newb on this.

that is pretty much the ones they sell at wal-mart for 4 bux more

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: waggy
oh and anyone know of any cheap HD antenas? are there something like rabbit ears that work?

Why would you need that didn't you just get dish HD?
But look for ATSC antennas

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: montypythizzle

Originally posted by: waggy
oh and anyone know of any cheap HD antenas? are there something like rabbit ears that work?

Why would you need that didn't you just get dish HD?
But look for ATSC antennas

local channels. thats it. so if i can pick something up for cheap i would snag it.

 

[slackerinabox]

Oddly enough, my cable looks better hooked up using component (i tested both).

 

[montypythizzle]

Check radio shack.
Hell when i first got my TV i hooked a aluminum wire to it and got a few channels

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: montypythizzle

Originally posted by: waggy
oh and anyone know of any cheap HD antenas? are there something like rabbit ears that work?

Why would you need that didn't you just get dish HD?
But look for ATSC antennas

local channels. thats it. so if i can pick something up for cheap i would snag it.

Look for something like this:

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP5498191.htm