nooB DVI to HDMI question . . - Blu-ray Forum

mint_2k · 11-15-2008, 03:26 AM

I've decided to go with the Sony Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray player for my older HDTV (Panasonic PT-53WX53 53") to get the analog 7.1 as per previous advice received. (thank you Driver_King & JasonR).

I have a DVI input in my HDTV, but it seems that in different places I look, there are different kinds of "DVI" conections that seem to vary in pin arrangment. The manual of the TV states

"DVI/HDCP input terminal complies with the EIA-861Profiles2 standard"

I took a pic of the back of the TV where the DVI connection is:

My question is that there are a ton of DVI to HDMI cables available on eBay and other sites, but most do nost specify the DVI type. And here all this time I thought I was going to just pick one up with no anxiety.

Here are some of the ones I see around:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Gold-DVI-mal...mZ380075270695

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Monster-400-...mZ220296704302

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Monst...oductDetail.do

Is there a sure way to know which one will work, or am I just blowing this out of proportion?

crackinhedz · 11-15-2008, 03:29 AM

3ft HDMI-DVI

6ft HDMI-DVI

10ft HDMI-DVI

...you just need a DVI-D version.

Beta Man · 11-15-2008, 03:30 AM

this one

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Edit:

Crackinz' beat me to it

crackinhedz · 11-15-2008, 03:33 AM

the ones you listed would work also. But id stay away from an adapter like the one from circuit city. Just get the cable.

Driver_King · 11-15-2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the ones you listed would work also. But id stay away from an adapter like the one from circuit city. Just get the cable.

Agreed.

mint_2k · 11-15-2008, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the ones you listed would work also. But id stay away from an adapter like the one from circuit city. Just get the cable.

Quote:

this one

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Edit:

Crackinz' beat me to it .

Thanks for the tips. I was a little leary of the screw down adapters as well. I cannot understand how they get away with charging 50+ $$ for one of those things. So there's no difference between DVI and DVI (D) ?

Also, how in world does that website monoprice offer them up under $5 like that? Incredible!

crackinhedz · 11-15-2008, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mint_2k

Incredible!

Yes we know. That's why we recommend!

11-15-2008, 03:26 AM	#1
mint_2k Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	nooB DVI to HDMI question . . I've decided to go with the Sony Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray player for my older HDTV (Panasonic PT-53WX53 53") to get the analog 7.1 as per previous advice received. (thank you Driver_King & JasonR). I have a DVI input in my HDTV, but it seems that in different places I look, there are different kinds of "DVI" conections that seem to vary in pin arrangment. The manual of the TV states "DVI/HDCP input terminal complies with the EIA-861Profiles2 standard" I took a pic of the back of the TV where the DVI connection is: My question is that there are a ton of DVI to HDMI cables available on eBay and other sites, but most do nost specify the DVI type. And here all this time I thought I was going to just pick one up with no anxiety. Here are some of the ones I see around: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Gold-DVI-mal...mZ380075270695 http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Monster-400-...mZ220296704302 http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Monst...oductDetail.do Is there a sure way to know which one will work, or am I just blowing this out of proportion?

11-15-2008, 03:29 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	3ft HDMI-DVI 6ft HDMI-DVI 10ft HDMI-DVI ...you just need a DVI-D version. Last edited by crackinhedz; 11-15-2008 at 03:32 AM.

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11-15-2008, 03:30 AM	#3
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	this one http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 Edit: Crackinz' beat me to it

11-15-2008, 03:33 AM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the ones you listed would work also. But id stay away from an adapter like the one from circuit city. Just get the cable.

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