DVI

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  1. B

    Re-using DVI cable with HDMI source and target

    I have an existing DVI cable (4 years old) installed in a ceiling. Proposing to buy HDMI source (PC or Xbox via AV Receiver) and HDMI target (projector). Can I use the old DVI cable for the HDMI video signal (audio is handled by the AV Receiver anyway), as replacing the DVI cable will involve...
  2. C

    connecting PC to Tv through VGA

    - I have a Windows-7 Desktop PC with a video card with 2xdvi outputs (which are connected to a dual monitor setup) as well as a currently-not-in-use onboard VGA output. - I have a TV with a currently-not-in-use VGA port on the back. Q: Can I connect the TV to the PC via a VGA cable...bearing...
  3. N

    Laptop Dock Question - DVI Splitter?

    Hi all, I have a laptop for work that docks into the following station: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&sku=331-6307 I am currently working with the laptop screen and one extra monitor that is hooked up through DVI. I would like to work off of two...
  4. B

    Using a DVI port to replace VGA output

    I have an Acer laptop. Recently, my VGA port output into a digital projector has started flickering and/or showing no connection. I've tried multiple VGA cables. I've set the output resolution to the lowest possible level. No fix. I also have a DVI port on the laptop. I bought a DVI/VGA...
  5. S

    VGA (notebook) to DVI (monitor) not working

    Hi, I am connecting a notebook with VGA output to LCD monitor with DVI input only. I purchased a CE-LINK VGA>HDMI converter http://www.ce-link.com/picture/show/508.aspx It works fine to convert the VGA to HDMI. VGA signal shows on my 40" samsung TV by connectign the HDMI cable. However, when...
  6. M

    Dvi audio support

    Dvi any cable availble in market
  7. Nukero

    PC to TV by HDMI or VGA?

    Hi, I would like to thank you all in advance. Really appreciate it. I want to connect my PC to my HDTV and I am not sure what cable or what output to connect both of them. My PC has two DVI-I ports and my HDTV has three HDMI ports in which one if them says (DVI) below and it also has a VGA port...
  8. B

    Projector wont play blur-rays

    I just came into possession of a Benq sp830 projector. Unfortunately the projector doesn't have any hdmi ports, but it does have a dvi port. I got a cable that goes from hdmi to dvi and ran that from my blu ray player to the projector. I can view the blu ray player's menu but as soon as I try to...
  9. P

    leave workgroup tried basicsteps

    Must just leave workgroup I never joined personal pc win 7 dell inspiron stuff keeps happening I know I live next to a hacker have done all I know how I am sick of reloading my pc it is off workgroup then but then back on again so much so how many other ways to justget off workgroup and stay...
  10. O

    phone hdmi to dvi display?

    phones that support hdmi output, can they be connected to dvi displays? Thank you.
  11. R

    Trying to figure out a sound solution for a dvi only monitor

    Okay, so I'm looking ahead to the release of the next gen consoles, and I realise that the highest quality screen I have is my IPS monitor, unfortunately, It does not have a HDMI slot, but only a DVI, and displayport slot. I can manage to get the video fine, I simply use a HDMI to DVI cable...
  12. S

    Confused about DVI and Audio

    Hello, so I have really no technical knowledge at all, and I have a question involving how I get audio from DVI. So I know that DVI doesn't carry sound unlike HDMI, but does that mean I have to plug my headphones into the audio jack in my monitor? Or does that mean I have to plug my headphones...
  13. J

    How to get sound via DVI on Monitor?

    Alright guys, So I've just ordered my PC build which packs i7-4770k, GTX 780 etc. And now Im looking for a good monitor, I've found the Asus VG248QE 24" Widescreen 144Hz 1ms Gaming LED Monitor and thats what Im looking to order. I was originally planning on connecting my pc to the monitor via...
  14. B

    DVI-HDMI no sound

    I have got a new DVI to HDMI cable and there is no sound, I am aware that DVI does not support audio, but I have an audio Jack in the PC/DVI slot in the back of my monitor/TV and going from that to the audio Jack in my computor, this worked fine before I got this cable and I had a standard VGA...
  15. S

    DVI PC TO HDMI TV + Audio Cable Problem

    I have been able to connect my PC (/w a GeForce GTX 660 ) To my old TV (JVC 42" 1080p LCD HDTV LT-42X688) with a DVI to HDMI cord and audio cables. My new TV (LG 47CS570 47in 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV) doesnt seem to want to recognize the audio plugs after the hdmi is plugged in. It seems to be 2...
  16. H

    DVI to DP

    Hello, i am looking to plug a Display Port Monitor to a Docking Station with VGA and DVI video output, wath kind of cable or conector do i need
  17. heptagono

    Why is better DVI than VGA? and when?

    Hi, folks! This is my first post, so I would like to say hello to everyone here. I have a question, indeed: ¿Why is better DVI than VGA? This question is usually answered with a : "Because DVI is digital", but I know that there are three kinds of DVI, digital, analogic, and combined. Also, I...
  18. C

    Samsung TV' with DVI to HDMI converter

    Hi, I'm looking to buy either Samsung 40EH6030 or 40EH5300 and paired it with my computer. Now my computer only have D-sub & DVI video port, are those TVs compatible with DVI to HDMI converter cable or do I have to buy a graphic card with HDMI port? thanks in advance.
  19. D

    PC/dvi-to-hdmi adapter/no sound

    Hello, I have connected my PC to my flat TV with an dvi-hdmi adapter and the picture quality + computer is great but I have no sound. I thot the hdmi connection would be sound also, but I have no sound. Any ideas?
  20. D

    PC/dvi-to-hdmi adapter/no sound

    Hello, I have connected my PC to my flat TV with an dvi-hdmi adapter and the picture quality + computer is great but I have no sound. I thot the hdmi connection would be sound also, but I have no sound. Any ideas?
  21. M

    Dvi vs hdmi

    Hello, should I use DVI from to the PC and then use a convertor to DVI/HDMI to the DVI/HDMI port in the TV for best resolution to watch movies from my laptop...netflix, and I would also like to use the blu-ray player from my laptop. Also I would like to have sound on my surround sound while...
  22. P

    No sound through dvi to hdmi cable

    I use dvi to hdmi cable to connect computer to tv, I am not able to get sound through this setup. How can i get sound?
  23. B

    Anyone know how to get laptop DVI out to 2560x1440?

    I have a Sager NP9170 with a Geforce 670M card. Native res on the laptop is 1920x180. It has a DVI out, but for whatever reason it only wants to use the built in Intel graphics chipset to hook up to an external monitor. The device maxes out at 1680x1050. If I disable the Intel graphics, the...
  24. I

    DVI-HDMI connector

    Hello,I have an old monitor (1080p) with VGA and DVI connectors, both are non HDCP compliance, what options do I have to connect my Blue Ray player with HDMI connector? I tried HDMI to DVI cable adapter but I got no image, do I have to try HDMI to VGA converter?
  25. lomboy13

    Using a DVI to Component hookup. How can I transfer the sound as well?

    I recently bought a DVI to RGB Component cable to use with my plasma TV to play video games with. I was wondering if I can take advantage of my home theater sound system and transfer my sound as well to the component hookup. Is there like a green audio male to white and red audio male cable I...
  26. V

    Dvi to hdmi cable to connect laptop to lcd tv

    i just recentlty bought a Samsung 40" LCD TV series 5/503 and im failing to connect it using HDMI /DVI cable.it keeps on saying no signal.im using an HP Pavillion DV6000 laptop. is there any key stroke sequence that i need to use on my laptop or something because i am failing to make it work.The...
  27. D

    Where would I find this cable

    Hello I am looking for what I think is a VGA and 26 Pin DVI cable cant find one anywhere, its for a projector.
  28. D

    Vizio usb port

    Is the usb port on vizio 3D tv's a media port? Does it support video (DVI) Using my lap top can I play files from my hard drive IE:DVI video?
  29. J

    HDMI to DVI

    Hello, Excuse the NOOB question here, and the fact I have old technology.... does anyone know of a converter box that has an HDMI input and DVI with audio (red/white) output?
  30. G

    HDMI Splitter to 2 Devices: HDMI Projector/DVI Monitor - Audio Problem

    Hello, So here is my problem: I have an active HDMI splitter (1 in, 2 out) from which I am trying to connect a projector (using HDMI) and a 4:3 monitor using HDMI with a DVI converter dongle on the end. The HDMI splitter is being fed by my PC. When I plug my monitor into the loop, I am no...
  31. L

    No Sound with DVI/HDMI & RCA-Y Cable

    TV is a Philips 42PFL3603D/F7, Software is latest Status 1.15 Computer has an Intel DG43NB board with on-board DVI and 3.5 mm Audio Jack Video - Connection is with DVI to HDMI cable to HDMI3 input at the TV Audio Connection is a Y-RCA Cable from 3.5 mm Line Out to DVI Audio In for HDMI3 Video...
  32. D

    Hdmi on set top box dvi on tv no audio

    have conected new set top box to tv no sound have red and white cables connected and Istill have no sound please help doing my head in
  33. C

    PC DVI to TV HDMI Connect

    Hello, Trying to connect an MX Series Gateway PC to a Sony Bravia XBR seroes. It works OK from the DVI to PC connection. Is there anything I need to do to the computer DVI port to make it work?
  34. V

    DVI output stop working on Pi 1556 after upgrading MXM card

    Hi guys, I have an Amilo Pi1556 and some time ago, the pre-installed nVidia go7600 died. I replaced it with a Quadro FX 770M and everything is working perfect except DVI output. At the beginning I thought the problem was the bios and I changed it to Alienware 2.06W No luck. I kept it...
  35. R

    Blue-Ray C.D. -- DVI television

    Hello, Although my computer plays movies fine my Toshiba H.D. won't. It is marked DVI and the blue ray player which is supposed to play movies is marked HDMI. I have recently subscribed to a movie service (Netflix), but it will not play on my T.V.If you know an answer please contact the tech...
  36. B

    Can't hear audio from pc to tv?

    I'm trying to connect my pc to my tv and the screen works but the sound doesn't work. I have bought a y cable with a small y adapter. My pc can only use a computer dvi to a computer dvi cable. Can anyone help? I'm new to this. Thanks.
  37. I

    DVI to DVI or DVI to HDMI

    I have a TV that has both DVI and HDMI inputs. My graphics card only has DVI outputs. Should I run DVI straight into my TV( which has a DVI input), or use a DVI to HDMI adapter and run HDMI cable to the TV? Thanks!
  38. K

    Hdmi one source, two display with 2 dvi connections

    I have a new laptop and I want to hook it up to my two monitors that each have dvi inputs. Can I use my one hdmi output from my laptop to connect to the two monitors with a simple hdmi to 2 dvi splitter? thanks
  39. G

    TV / PC

    Hello, I WANT A TV WITH HDMI 1080P, TO ALSO USE AS MY PC WITH DVI - NIVIDIA .
  40. M

    Dvi hdmi rca vga - would this be digital tv

    Looking at a 12 month old tv. It is Kogan 32" HD LCD TV, details are DVI HDMI RCA VGA, built in HD Tuner HDMI 16:9 1080 Resolution. I would like to know if this would be a digital TV. Thanking you.
  41. B

    2 dvi out into 1 dvi in

    :hello: I am wondering if it is possible to have two devices (DVD-player and computer) connected to one monitor. Here's a diagram of what I mean: http://goo.gl/uTwnv Here's a DVI splitter I tried, but it did not produce an image: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350493249720...
  42. N

    Xbox 360 HDMI to DVI?

    Hello, I recently purchased a Hitachi Ultravision 55'' projection TV. The TV only accepts DVi as its source of HD while the xbox gives off an HD signal in the form of HDMI. I bought an HDMI to DVI adapter which works fine. The problem is when I plug the HDMI wire from my xbox to the HDMI to DVI...
  43. W

    Solved! Dvi and audio

    Hello, I don't understand most of what I read here. I have a HDTV w/ DVI and left/right audio input. I have a 10' HDMI cable. I have a laptop w/ HDMI output. I want to play DVD's on my laptop and watch AND LISTEN to them on my HDTV. Is there a simple solution that doesn't involve opening...
  44. T

    Solved! HDMI to DVI

    hey, i bought the wrong cable (hdmi to dvi,instead of hdmi to hdmi)but if i attach a hdmi to dvi adapter will the cable support audio? I am a going to use the cable for my ps3 thanks in advance
  45. G

    DVI

    I have a message on my new Toshiba HDTV which says: DVI alert. Your HDTV does not support HDCP. Please use the YPrPb component connection to watch TV.
  46. E

    Solved! HDMI to DVI projector?

    Hi all. I have a Optoma DX605 (aka EP719) Projector that has DVI, VGA, S-Video and an Audio port. My question is what would be the cheapest solution to using an HDMI reliant piece of hardware with my projector? My problem is that I realize audio and video share the HDMI port and are fed...
  47. L

    Solved! Is there a cable for spdif out-dvi audio in

    Hello, I have a HDTV (philips) and has only an SPDIF output to connect the audio to the home teather system and my DVD_HOme theather (sony) has only dvi audio inputs, in there any cable I can use to convert 1 output to 2 inputs?? I already connected de HDMI cable for the video but I still hear...
  48. K

    My mac is not Showing on my HDTV?

    What am i doing wrong...Im getting sort of a pic but it is super snowy looking..Im connecting DVI to DVI
  49. N

    Audio through DVI

    Guys i need answers, please now i've been googling this for quite a while now and it sounds pretty interesting i've found a handful of posts of people saying that they are able to get audio on their tv's/monitors while their only connected to a single dvi cable from their gpu. in those posts i...
  50. L

    Blinking laptop screen when connected to tv

    Hello, I am trying to connect my laptop to tv...i have a HDMI to DVI cable. The HDMI is plugged into my laptop and DVI to the TV..But the laptop screen keeps blinking. What can I try?
  51. B

    DVI-HDMI adapter

    Hello, We have an older TV and we purchased a DVI-HMDI - which we were told we needed for HD TV - the picture is okay but no sound from the TV - surround sound only and no closed caption available. Is there any way to get closed caption?
  52. darknexus

    Solved! Dvi-hdmi 120Hz cable

    Hey, I just snagged a deal yesterday on a 46" 120Hz LED TV that I'm using as the monitor for my computer. I had previously been using a 32" 60Hz LCD with a cable purchased from Newegg that is DVI-HDMI. When I bought the new TV, the guy asked me if my current cables were rated for 120Hz, and...
  53. L

    Dual dvi laptop?

    hey guys and girls, does anybody know any laptop that supports 2 dvi ports? im trying to get a dual monitor setup on a laptop. if anybody knows of the best and easiest way to do this, please share. Thanks Alex
  54. F

    BenQ TV treating HDMI connection as DVI

    Hello, I just picked up a 2nd Gen Apple TV and hooked it up to my BenQ SD3742 TV. However the HDMI1 input on TV changes to DVI1 when I switch to it. As a result I'm not getting any sound. I have a cable settop box that I have hooked up to the HDMI2 port. Both video and audio come through...
  55. G

    Solved! Split Cable Box?

    I want to split my cable box for two tv's. One tv is truly HDMI and the other is DVI using an HDMI to DVI cable. Is there any way to do this and keep sound for both tv's? The DVI tv using audio cables and I believe that this will cut out sound for the other tv. Any suggestions are appreciated!!
  56. ahumphers91

    MINI DVI TO HDMI?????

    Hi, i have been looking around for mini dvi to hdmi adapters but everything I find says mac book or I Book. Will these adapters still work for my Compaq laptop?? I want to plug my laptop into my plasma to watch football and such that is blacked out in my area. Thanks. EDIT: Sorry mini VGA
  57. 1

    Help with DisplayPort to DVI

    sorry if this post doesnt belong here... i just bought a DisplayPort to DVI for my TV... so i have a question... does that send audio too?... or i have to buy a DisplayPort to HDMI ?.... im using a ATI 5830... if DisplayPort to DVI can send audio how do i setup that s*** ??.... ty
  58. W

    Solved! Computer DVI to HDMI LCD tv no display

    Hi all, recently got a Panasonic Viera 32" LCD tv. My CPU uses a ATI Radeon HD 4800 series which DVI output. So i did the usual, got a DVI-HDMI cable. My monitor was on 1440x900 when i switched, and it looked pretty great on the TV. I used it for about 30 minutes and it was fine. The next day...
  59. I

    Solved! Why dvi monitor did not work on vga output on lap top

    Hello, I used a vga to dvi adaptor from the back of my dell laptop and ran a dvi cable from there to the back of my hdtv. It didn't work radio shack employee suggested that I use a vga to vga cable and place the vga to dvi adaptor to the hdtv side. What do you think?
  60. K

    Solved! Please help me connect my audio to hdtv

    I have a geforce gts 250, and i have a wire - hdmi male, dvi male. the dvi is going to the back of my computer, now i also have another wire, 3.5mm minijack for the audio (one male on each side) now my audio, still doesnt seem to be working. the motherboard is m4a87td (asus). i have the va hd...