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Dvi stands for Digital Visual Interface. as the name suggests, it supports a digital signal. It looks like a long plug about 3cm wide and about a cm thick and has many pins, IT DOES NOT SEND AUDIO, you will need another plug for that. That is why its so widely used for Computer Monitors that do not have speakers. HDMI on the other hand, Stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It too supports digital signal as well as audio signals. There are quite a few different types of HDMI and DVI cables so make sure you do you know the difference before you buy one. :)
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How do you display video on a philips tv using a HDMI to dvi cable that's connected to the pc via a dvi to vga adapter?
You cannot connect a HDMI to a VGA video output on a computer. VGA is an analog signal and the DVI adapter connects it to the analog pins on the DVI cable (a DVI-I cable has both analog and digital pins). A HDMI to DVI cable connects to the cable's digital pins, therefore, no connection is being made. The easiest way to do this is to upgrade your computer's video card to one with a HDMI output. These can be purchased for less than $50.00, and will allow you to connect your computer to your TV with one cable and no adapters.
Does HDMI cable carry video and audio?
HDMI is a connector standard designed fo rboth HD and SD video. It will carry both audio and video signals within the cable so it provides a single cable interface between equipment. It might be worth mentioning that DVI, the digital computer display interface that is gaining popularity is compatible with HDMI other than the fact that DVI does not carry audio. HDMI to DVI cables are available to connect computers to television displays. Therefore, any HDMI cable that has a DVI connector at one end or the other will not carry audio.
When using a DVI adapter with a HDMI cable how is sound processed?
DVI and HDMI cables are similar and compatible for digital video signals. HDMI also carries audio while DVI does not. If a DVI cable, connector or adapter is used anywhere in the signal path, the audio signal will be lost. As many computers have a DVI output and most televisions have HDMI inputs, it is common to find at least one HDMI input on a television with a linked analog audio input. It is usually a 3.5mm jack socket near the HDMI connector. To make use of it, the television's menu setting allows either HDMI or analog audio to be selected. Consult your television user manual for full details.
Im using a dvi-to-HDMI cable from my computer to my pioneer vsx1120k the dvi does not carry sound so im using a rca cable im only getting sound from my receiver when there is no HDMI signal any ideas?
Change the audio input selection on the Pioneer from Auto to Analog. The auto mode expects the audio to come from the HDMI port when it is plugged in.
How do you connect your laptop to your hdtv with your vga to HDMI cable?
HDMI cables are used as digital video and data links between video sources and televisions. HDMI is compatible with DVI interfaces so if the laptop has a DVI output, a DVI to HDMI cable can be used. If the laptop does not have HDMI or DVI, then there is no way to connect the VGA output to an HDMI input. There are several USB based video displays that can be purchased to connect to the laptop. The display can be used as a copy of the internal screen or it can extend the desktop across both screens. Select a display port that has either DVI or HDMI outputs.
This is not an HDMI cable. Its for Playstation only. HDMI to DVI would be a cable, but does not support audio. We do not have a way to tap the audio off of an HDMI port.?
This is not an HDMI cable. Its for Playstation only. HDMI to DVI would be a cable, but does not support audio. We do not have a way to tap the audio off of an HDMI port.
Does dvi to HDMI cable deliver 1080p?
no
How can you use an Xbox360 on dvi input?
use an hdmi cable and you should be able to find an hdmi to dvi adapter for about $30.
what is the difference between dvi and HDMI cables?
The difference between HDMI cable a DVI is not difficult to understand. DVI cables support fast streaming of High Definition (HD) media well. HDMI cable are very versatile and the the cable used for connecting HDTV's, Blu-Ray boxes and video cards to CPU's.
Does the Cables Unlimited - Video cable - Male 18 pin digital DVI work for HDMI?
That cable is specifically designed to double as a DVI/HDMI adapter, it will work.
Where can one find the cheapest DVI to HDMI adapter?
If one wanted to find a single cable that takes HDMI to DVI, there is a cable that does that. It is found at Firefold. Its cost is roughly $3.20 for a three foot cable.
How do you connect a MacBook Pro to plasma?
Use the DVI port. You can use a dvi cable, vga cable (using the dvi adapter that came with your computer), or a DVI to HDMI cable. Just plug the cable into the computer and the tv and your Mac will do the rest.
How do you display video on a philips tv using a HDMI to dvi cable that's connected to the pc via a dvi to vga adapter?
You cannot connect a HDMI to a VGA video output on a computer. VGA is an analog signal and the DVI adapter connects it to the analog pins on the DVI cable (a DVI-I cable has both analog and digital pins). A HDMI to DVI cable connects to the cable's digital pins, therefore, no connection is being made. The easiest way to do this is to upgrade your computer's video card to one with a HDMI output. These can be purchased for less than $50.00, and will allow you to connect your computer to your TV with one cable and no adapters.
Can I hook my ps3 up to a dvi hdpc monitor with a dvi to HDMI cable?
No it is to be connected to a TV, not a computer monitor
What's the best way to connect my DVI video card to my HDTV?
Via an DVI to HDMI adapter cable.
If you are inputting a 1080i video signal only to a projector will a DVI cable result in a better picture than a HDMI cable?
DVI and HDMI share the same signal format. DVI is found on computers and HDMI is the norm for domestic video equipment. There are some differences in capability but the only one that affects performance is the audio support. HDMI carries imbedded audio on the same cable. DVI does not support audio. It is perfectly acceptable to take a computer DVI output to an HDMI input on a display by using a DVI-HDMI cable. Most modern televisions even have an analog audio input that is linked to an HDMI input so that DVI sources can be used with a separate audio connection. Maximum lengths for DVI cables are normally quoted as a lower figure than for HDMI. The maximum length in fact is very dependent on the quality of the cable, the quality of the signal driver (the video source) and the receiver (the signal input). As the cable length gets longer, there is no loss of quality but once the maximum cable length is exceeded, the image will become broken up or will just not appear at all.
Does HDMI cable carry video and audio?
HDMI is a connector standard designed fo rboth HD and SD video. It will carry both audio and video signals within the cable so it provides a single cable interface between equipment. It might be worth mentioning that DVI, the digital computer display interface that is gaining popularity is compatible with HDMI other than the fact that DVI does not carry audio. HDMI to DVI cables are available to connect computers to television displays. Therefore, any HDMI cable that has a DVI connector at one end or the other will not carry audio.
