[mythtv-users] MythTV output to HDMI IN

[Steven Adeff]

On 5/7/06, moogie <okcancel at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> --- Gary Dezern <gary at garyndenise.org> wrote:
>
> > moogie wrote:
> > > So I assume I need a PCI card with a port that I
> > can
> > > connect it to the HDMI jack on my Sony KDF60WF655?
> >
> > > Correct?
> > >
> > > Which PCI cards would be applicable here?
> > > I am looking for suggestions.
> > >
> > >
> > HDMI is similar to combining DVI (video) out with
> > digital (audio) out.
> > There's more to it than just that (of course) but it
> > doesn't matter.
> > (The video portion of HDMI is actually a DVI signal,
> > which is why
> > DVI->HDMI cables are so common.)
> >
> > No video cards that I know of have an HDMI out...
> >
> > So, your best bet is to get a video card with a DVI
> > out, and then get a
> > DVI->HDMI cable.  You'll have to do something
> > different for sound...  As
> > for which video card...  I can't really suggest
> > anything in particular
> > from my own use.
> >
> > Take care
> > Gary
>
> Thanks for explaining HDMI and DVI.
> Are these the cables you are talking about:
> http://www.provantage.com/tripp-lite-p566-006~7TRPA1AE.htm
> http://www.emartinc.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3908
>
> Should it be a male connection on both ends of the
> cable?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&style=
they have different gauge cables, I'd recommend the 24awg unless your
running any of the lengths they have in 22awg.

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Steve
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