Both cables use a digital video signal, so as far as picture is concerned they will look identical. The difference is that HDMI also carries digital audio. In general HDMI is preferred to DVI in most setups because of this reason. It means one less cable to add to the cable mess.
DVI = Digital Video
HDMI = Digital Video + Audio
HDMI also incorporates HDCP, or High Definition Content Protection, a signal sent along with the image and picture that prevents pirating the signal from copyrighted sources. TV's with HDMI inputs can receive video from DVI to HDMI adapted cables, but will only show the picture if the HDCP signal is intact.
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.
Yes -- HDMI is essentially DVI -- there are adapters to convert between the two.
DVI cables and HDMI carry the same video quality, HDMI however can pass audio.
To convert one HDMI output to two DVI inputs, you can use an HDMI splitter that supports DVI output. Connect the HDMI source to the splitter's input, and then connect each DVI output from the splitter to the respective DVI devices. Ensure that the splitter can handle the resolutions you need and that DVI is compatible with HDMI (DVI does not carry audio). If necessary, you may need to adjust display settings on the source device to manage the output properly.
use an hdmi cable and you should be able to find an hdmi to dvi adapter for about $30.
Both HDMI 1.1 and DVI are equal quality as far as video is concerned but only HDMI can carry audio as well. HDMI 1.3 has an option for Deep-Colour support - meaning more colours than maybe some older DVI displays can display. Be aware that all HDMI devices are likely to be HDCP compliant to protect content such as Blu-ray movies while older DVI devices may not have HDCP capability and so will not sure protected images.
DVI is just as good as HDMI for digital video, unless you need high resolutions.
The PCG 8X2l is no longer a current model and it is unlikely to have an HDMI port. However, it may have a DVI port. DVI is compatible with HDMI in that the video signals are identical. DVI does not support audio, so there will be no audio on the port. Buying a DVI to HDMI connector will provide an HDMI connection to link to a television. *check that the model has a DVI port before buying the cable. Alternatively, it is possible to buy a USB based video display. This provide an external screen port and can be DVI or HDMI. They are not expensive and should provide the right output to link to an HDMI input.
The 26 is DVI(HDCP) while the 22 is a HDMI/1080P input/DTV tuner.
Yes and no. Domestic HD video uses the HDMI interface to carry signals. HDMI not only carries video but also handles audio and control functions. DVI is a similar interface and it entirely compatible with HDMI video. An image carried by DVI will be identical to that carried by HDMI. Unlike HDMI, DVI does not support audio and therefore is not generally accepted as an HD video interface.
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