[mythtv-users] Mythbuntu Setup and Connecting to an LG TV

[Kevin Ross]

> From: Brian Blater
> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 1:57 PM
> 
> On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Kevin Ross <kevin at familyross.net>
> wrote:
> -snip-
> >
> > On my LG TV (model 42LG50), to auto config when connected via the VGA
> > connector, you go to the picture menu, then there is a screen
> submenu, where
> > you can auto-config.
> >
> > I have since changed to using a DVI->HDMI converter cable.  Also, on
> my TV
> > at least, it won't accept a 24Hz signal on the VGA connector (for
> watching
> > Blu-Rays at their native 24 fps), only on component or HDMI, which
> may or
> > may not be important to you.
> >
> > -- Kevin
> 
> Ok, I will look in the picture menu and see if there is some way to
> auto-config the VGA. Other wise both you and Ken suggested getting a
> DVI to HDMI converter cable. Where can I get those? Is it something I
> could find at like a Walmart or Target, or would I need to go to a
> more specialized store?
> 
> That might be the ticket as the video card does have DVI and the TV
> has a total of 4 HDMI connectors.
> 
> Thanks,
> Brian

Monoprice.com has the cheapest prices, and fast shipping.  A simple 6 ft.
DVI->HDMI cable is about $4.