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Ash · 11-14-07, 01:21 PM

Ok so I thought this would be fairly simple.

Video card on pc has DVI-I dual link out

I hook up my dvi to hdmi cable running from my pc to the hdmi 1 port on the television and I get nothing.

Do I have to change the resolution of my display on my pc to match up with the tv or what?

suggestions, tips, experience?

Arlen Specter · 11-14-07, 01:30 PM

couldn't you just hook it up to the regular connector from the graphics card to teh tv?

i'm not too sure myself and i'll be watching this thread for hints & suggestions.

Deff Gordon · 11-14-07, 01:31 PM

you selecting the correct input on the tv?

Ash · 11-14-07, 01:35 PM

i've tried hdmi 1, 2, and 3 so i've covered that already.

*scratches head*

Deff Gordon · 11-14-07, 01:41 PM

i dunno about the DVI to HDMI conversion...

Ash · 11-14-07, 01:45 PM

lost in translation

Rod Cramwell · 11-14-07, 01:46 PM

A midi to xlr cable should set you straight.

Deff Gordon · 11-14-07, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.A. jones

A midi to xlr cable should set you straight.

1/4" works best for midi

Sinacle · 11-14-07, 02:03 PM

have you tried re-installing your drivers? Or updating them?

you should be okay on your TV side however it is probably a setting

Ash · 11-14-07, 02:06 PM

im thinking of lower the resolution to 1280X720 and 60hz and see if that works. who knows. technologies is hard yo.

Arlen Specter · 11-14-07, 02:15 PM

But I thought you ruled the internerdweb, Ashley.

Was I mistaken?

Ash · 11-14-07, 02:29 PM

hooking a pc up to a tv doesnt have anything to do with the internet.

Trample · 11-14-07, 02:35 PM

You have to change your setting in Bios, to non-vga on your pc. And disable any other video cards that you are not using. Make sure your tv is set to correct input and res or it will not work.

also in bios change your hrtz settings that fits your tv

Ash · 11-14-07, 02:37 PM

ahhh didn't think about that. thanks

C-fer · 11-14-07, 03:07 PM

I now dread buying a new fancy TV. This sounds like it could be complicated.

DVI-I, HDMI, MIDI, XLR.... why the hell are there so many cables/inputs/outputs these days?

I'm going to miss the easy days of coax cables.... *Plug in* *Plug in* *Turn on* *Watch TV*

Now it sound like *Plug in* *Get Adapter* *Plug In* *Change Settings* *Reload Drivers* *Change cable* *Plug In Again* *Change Settings* *Curse that is doesn't work* *Drink a beer and call someone who knows what hell they're doing*

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Ash Was up above it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: L.A., New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Forney Posts: 27,054	confusion pc to hdtv hookup Ok so I thought this would be fairly simple. Video card on pc has DVI-I dual link out I hook up my dvi to hdmi cable running from my pc to the hdmi 1 port on the television and I get nothing. Do I have to change the resolution of my display on my pc to match up with the tv or what? suggestions, tips, experience? __________________ My milk snake brings all the girls to the yard.

11-14-07, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Deff Gordon ipodfood.com Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: North Dallas Posts: 21,534	you selecting the correct input on the tv? __________________ free music @ iPodFood.com upload your music/dj sets here for possible inclusion on edgeclub & iPodFood

11-14-07, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ash Was up above it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: L.A., New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Forney Posts: 27,054	i've tried hdmi 1, 2, and 3 so i've covered that already. scratches head __________________ My milk snake brings all the girls to the yard.

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Deff Gordon ipodfood.com Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: North Dallas Posts: 21,534	i dunno about the DVI to HDMI conversion... __________________ free music @ iPodFood.com upload your music/dj sets here for possible inclusion on edgeclub & iPodFood

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Ash Was up above it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: L.A., New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Forney Posts: 27,054	lost in translation __________________ My milk snake brings all the girls to the yard.

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Rod Cramwell Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In the road Posts: 2,598	A midi to xlr cable should set you straight.

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Sinacle Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: your moms ass Posts: 4,490	have you tried re-installing your drivers? Or updating them? you should be okay on your TV side however it is probably a setting __________________ I HAVE TONS OF IMPORTANT STUFF TO SAY IN THIS AREA

11-14-07, 02:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ash Was up above it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: L.A., New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Forney Posts: 27,054	im thinking of lower the resolution to 1280X720 and 60hz and see if that works. who knows. technologies is hard yo. __________________ My milk snake brings all the girls to the yard.

11-14-07, 02:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ash Was up above it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: L.A., New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Forney Posts: 27,054	hooking a pc up to a tv doesnt have anything to do with the internet. __________________ My milk snake brings all the girls to the yard.

11-14-07, 02:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trample Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 177	You have to change your setting in Bios, to non-vga on your pc. And disable any other video cards that you are not using. Make sure your tv is set to correct input and res or it will not work. also in bios change your hrtz settings that fits your tv

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Ash Was up above it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: L.A., New York, Chicago, Boston, Seattle, Forney Posts: 27,054	ahhh didn't think about that. thanks __________________ My milk snake brings all the girls to the yard.

11-14-07, 03:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
C-fer WRECK 'EM Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Carrollton Posts: 4,400	I now dread buying a new fancy TV. This sounds like it could be complicated. DVI-I, HDMI, MIDI, XLR.... why the hell are there so many cables/inputs/outputs these days? I'm going to miss the easy days of coax cables.... Plug in Plug in Turn on Watch TV Now it sound like Plug in Get Adapter Plug In Change Settings Reload Drivers Change cable Plug In Again Change Settings Curse that is doesn't work Drink a beer and call someone who knows what hell they're doing

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