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Can I connect from HDMI to DVI?

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Yes. You can use an HDMI to DVI cable or a HDMI to DVI Adapter. However it may or may not work. Why? HDCP. HDCP stands "High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection" (HDCP). It is meant to prevent you from copying content you are not "allowed" to copy. Generally HDMI connectors all use HDCP. DVI connections on the other hand, may or may not have HDCP. Computers and LCD monitors for example, can have DVI connections which do not have, or "need"; HDCP. See similar questions...

My DVD player has an HDMI connector, but my TV set has a DVI connector. Can I connect them together?

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If your TV set is HDCP enabled, you can connect your HDMI device to your DVI TV set by using a HDMI to DVI adapter. It is a small device that you can find in any Hi-fi or TV store. However, remember that sound will not be transported. You will need to use the audio output of your device and the audio input of your TV set. You can connect them together if you use a DVI to HDMI adapter. Please contact your Hi-fi or TV store for more information. See similar questions...

What are DVI, HDMI and HDCP?

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DVI is Digital Visual Interface. This is an old standard for digital video input used initially for PC screen connections but also suitable for HDTV. PC owners may be familiar with the DVI cables used to connect their monitor. HDMI is the High Definition Multimedia Interface. It was introduced more recently with Digital TV in mind and has been called the SCART socket of HDTV. Unlike DVI it includes audio content as well as video. HDCP stands for High-bandwidth Digital-Content Protection. See similar questions...

What is HDMI? Is it compatible with DVI?

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HDMI, which stands for "High-Definition Multimedia Interface", is the consumer electronic industry's first connection capable of transmitting uncompressed digital audio/video signals. Components featuring HDMI can transmit both digital audio and video over one convenient cable, replacing the tangled mess that resides behind many home theater components. HDMI also offers improved quality over traditional analog connections thanks to all-digital transmission. See similar questions...

What is the difference between an HDMI cable and a DVI cable?

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An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable carries both digital video and digital audio. It lets you connect any digital audio and video source, such as a DVD player or set-top box, to any digital audio and video display device such as a digital television (DTV), with a single connecting cable. A DVI (Digital Visual Interface) cable carries digital video only. See similar questions...

Will there be an HDMI/DVI connection on the Xbox 360?

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No, not at launch. Microsoft has said that they will provide one “when it makes sense.” Recently many sites are reporting that a so-called “version 2″ Xbox 360 — codenamed “Zephyr” — is in development with a built-in HDMI port, larger hard drive and cooler processor. Microsoft has responded by saying that anything seen today is from experimental systems and is not indicative of systems that might be released in the future. See similar questions...

My TV doesn't have an HDMI input, but it does have DVI. Can I use that instead?

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Yes, but you'll need a HDMI to DVI cable or adapter. You may be able to blag one off the installer - tea and biccies go down well. You'll also need separate audio cables because DVI only carries video. And if your TV doesn't support HDCP (check the TV manual) you'll be limited in what you can watch - most of the HD movies require HDCP. No, when you enable one the others get disabled - that's because the hardware isn't very good at doing both HD and SD at the same time. See similar questions...

Why does the Model 990 have DVI switching instead of HDMI?

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At this time we believe that the more stable DVI format is a more appropriate choice, since it is well established and totally compatible with HDMI from a video standpoint. Unfortunately, HDMI is still a moving target, with the 1.2 specifications still awaiting final release. More importantly, there is a big unknown regarding the specifications of the ?next? version of HDMI that will allow transport of Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD data streams. See similar questions...

Are all major components such as DVI/HDMI™ ICs approved by the standard body?

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Is the switch truly capable of achieving high definition signal such as 1080p? Many switches claim 1080p but, according to our tests, most of them only perform marginally even at lower bandwidth (resolution) Is the switch flexible and accurate in control? All PureLink™ switches have discreet IR remote control capability without any IR code conflict and in addition, PureLink™ switches can be controlled externally via RS-232 operated external controllers, which is essential for many cust. See similar questions...

Is HDMI backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)?

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Yes, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI using the CEA-861 profile for HDTVs. HDMI HDTV?s will display video received from existing DVI-equipped products, and DVI-equipped TVs will display video from HDMI sources. See similar questions...

Can BRAVIA V Series model display 1080i signal which is from DVI source via the DVI to HDMI cable?

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BRAVIA V Series models are capable of displaying 1080i signal which is from DVI source that converts to HDMI input of LCD TV. See similar questions...

Can the OLC series use a DVI box on one end and an HDMI™ box on the other end?

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No, OLC with DVI at each end must be used. We generally do not recommend OLC for AV equipment as these OLC cables do not pass HDCP. OLC utilizes virtual DDC technology and thus, eliminate the need of copper connection. The virtual DDC is in the OLC transmitter connector and contains all DDC information required for the computer source, and this DDC information is fed directly to the video source. See similar questions...

What is DVI?

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DVI-D is used for digital connections (like DFP or P&D-D) between source video (video cards) and digital LCD (or rare CRT) monitors. This provides a faster, higherquality image than with analog, due to the nature of the digital format. All video cards initially produce a digital video signal, which is converted into analog at the VGA output. The analog signal travels to the monitor and is re-converted back into a digital signal. See similar questions...

What is HDMI?

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HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It is an industry standard interface that allows uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface. See similar questions...

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