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I want to output my computer to a JVC LT-32x576 LCD TV. What connections & Cables can I use to get resolution above 640x480. Can I use S-video? Composite? Component? Or am I forced into DVI/HDMI?
You have a maximum output of 720 * 480 through s-video, but it wont look like 720 * 480 at all. If you can I'd go with the dvi/hdmi cable. Analog sucks.
Can component video do hidef?
How do you tell if your video card is DVI-A or DVI-D?
I'm trying to get both my computer and cable box to hook up to my TV without buying an expensive HDMI switching reciever.
Component can do hidef (but not always), but it's another (small) step down from VGA. You could use it to connect up your PC or cable box if they have component connections. However, the preferred method for PC connection is HDMI via a DVI adaptor. A bit of googling reveals that HDMI is DVI-D and digital audio in one, so make sure your video card can do DVI-D or DVI-I. More information and connector pictures can be found at http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI_info.html
Also, a matching widescreen resolution (1365 x 768 or 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz*) for Xwindow will ensure 1:1 pixel mapping and sharp, undistorted text.
I've just switch from vga to DVI connectors on a lcd screen and I can tell you from personal experience that it was noticably sharper. I would'nt want to go back. Its worth every penny of $30(for the connectors anyways).
Being forced to use DVI might not be neccessarily a bad thing. Atleast it indicates your using cutting edge, high quality hardware. You might complain about its current lack of versatility, but vga is an aging technology.
Well, I'm stuck with only one HDMI input into my TV, and that belongs to my cable box (gotta have ESPN hidef - so no OTA capture card) - the computer gets the component input, and appears to be working so far.
Every PC vid card I've ever seen with DVI has been DVI-I. When using a DVI-D cable it's digital and when using the included DVI-A to VGA adaptor it's analog. DVI-I accepts both DVI-D and DVI-A connectors and outputs digital and analog signals simultaneously, in other words.
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