[mythtv-users] DVI/VGA -> Component?

[Richard Shaw]

On Feb 8, 2008 2:11 PM, Justin <luitjens at cs.utah.edu> wrote:

> I currently take my PC video from my computer straight to the TV using a
> straight through VGA cable.  I have a mixer which does not support a VGA  or
> DVI input.  However, it does support many component inputs.  I see there are
> cables which can go from VGA or DVI to Component.  My question is will I
> have decernable loss in video quality if I do this?  My TV's native
> resolution is 1360x768 and i'd like to keep the signal at that resolution.
>  Will a DVI to component cable alter the resolution?  Will that cable be
> able to handle a 1360x768 progressive signal? The reason I want to do this
> is that I don't want to have to switch the TV input and the mixer input when
> I want to switch what I'm watching.  I  want it all to be controlled by the
> mixer.
>
> If anyone has knowledge of this process I'd be great full for your
> insight.
>
> Thanks
>
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If you definately want to go component, find a video card that supports it.
I have a video card (Radeon I believe) with a component break out box that
uses a DIN connector to the card.

Richard
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