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DVI to Component

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raphash

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I am looking to build an HTPC to hook up to my still awesome 36" Sony Trinitron CRT TV. However, I am not sure how I should go about hooking up the video properly. Should I hook up the video using DVI to Component? If so, any recommendations on a good cable?

My TV, though built back in 2002, is capable of displaying 1080p content, so I don't have any worries there.

Would it be better to do HDMI to Component? If so, what recommended cable?

Also, what kind of cable would I need to hook up to the HTPC audio port and then go from there to the White / Red audio ports on the back of the TV?

Thanks for any help!
 
Well my 1st question is, what kind of connection is on the back of the TV? Component im assuming... so that'll have stereo audio also?

You'll only get stereo out of that TV, without a sound system you can't expect anymore as tv's only have like 2 (maybe 3) speakers.

So naturally your computer does not have component. It probably has DVI and maybe HDMI as you've mentioned.

Well HDMI/component/DVI are all in the same class, thats the good thing. So its not like your going from VGA to HDMI with some weird converter boxes.

Now unless your video card supports it, your not going to have luck with a DVI -> Component adapter. I have them and they do not work unless your video card specifically does this.

Your BEST bet, is to use a DVI -> HDMI adapter. Im assuming your TV has hdmi inputs, if not, we're kinda stuck here and you may need a box.

I didnt see any HDMI -> Component changers on monoprice. I saw (and have) DVI -> HDMI of course... and like i said i saw (and have) the DVI -> Component cables, but again they are for specific video cards/televisions/monitors. So let us know what you have on the back of your TV.

As for your audio... basically get yourself a 3.5mm splitter (one side goes to your computer speakers, the other to your tv)....because your TV doesnt have 5.1 you can't use the toslink/components.. ALTHOUGH, some tvs DO allow component audio inputs... but its designed to pass it out to a stereo system really to keep that nice digital signal.

But if you are looking for something simple so you can play movies on your TV... do this..

Plug this into the back of your computer: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=10218&cs_id=1021802&p_id=667&seq=1&format=2
Then you can plug your speakers into one side, and on the other side plug this in, which will go to your TV: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10218&cs_id=1021804&p_id=5599&seq=1&format=2 (get whatever length you need)

I actually did this exact setup in my office, but never used it... as i decided to build a new computer and im running toslink cable from my computer to my receiver (i'll have to switch audio sources when i want to but its a digital signal with 5.1/7.1 surround)
 
I highly doubt your tv from 2002 can do 1080p.

Anyhow, to go from hdmi or dvi to component would require a convertor box of some sort. You can't do it with a simple cable.

What kind of video card do you have? Onboardvideo? Add on card?

And what input connection are available on the back of the tv besides component.
 
Thanks for the replies guys... once I get home I will get the exact model number of the TV and take a picture of the back of it so you can see what kind of connections I have...

All I know is that I have a ton of connections on the back of this TV...
 
If you have an ati card, you may be able to use one of these. They don't work with all cards, but its a fairly cheap thing to try. When I had CRT, I just found a card with the S-Video or HDTV Out on the card. The HDTV Out looks like a S-Video, but can use a 7 pin adapter to output over component. Either of these are probably the best/cheapest options, as video converters are usually >$50.
 
My Sony XBR800 (36") has a DVI input, what model is yours? It will not do 1080p, it will do 1080i, but that's not the issue here. Check the back to see if it has a DVI input first of all, it might. If not, the 7pin to Component adapter is the way to go per hiodies post above. Usually included with your video card, but if not easy and cheap to find. That should work, but the digital option is best if your TV has a DVI port.

Dustin
 
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