HDMI/HDMI-DVI (1 Viewer)

[Spottedfeather]

The back of my tv has an HDMI IN and HDMI IN (DVI) inputs. Would my flickering issues be due to using one or the other ? My receiver is connected by the HDMI IN (DVI) input. Would switching to the plain HDMI input make any difference ? I've heard that DVI can have a problem with audio....

 

[schan1269]

That DVI simply means you can connect analog audio to the same input...

DVI never carried audio. So not sure where you "heard there was a problem".

 

[Spottedfeather]

So, it wouldn't make a difference, then ?

 

[Spottedfeather]

That DVI simply means you can connect analog audio to the same input...

DVI never carried audio. So not sure where you "heard there was a problem".

This is where....

http://www.cnet.com/news/hdmi-vs-displayport-vs-dvi-vs-vga-which-connection-to-choose/


DVI generally doesn't do audio (it varies). So if you're using a TV, use HDMI. Since computer monitors don't usually have speakers, this isn't an issue.


Unless I'm reading this wrong....

 

[schan1269]

Shouldn't, no.

If it does...there was some other problem.

 

[schan1269]

No, you didn't read it wrong.(DVI never carried audio. There has never been "it varies")

CNet is staffed by fucking retards* that should be writing on toilet paper...with toilets within two steps.

*calling CNet "retards" is an insult to those who are differently abled. At least the differently abled have legit reasons...

 

[Spottedfeather]

Would I get flickering where the audio will drop out for a couple of seconds or the video does the same (which is what's happening every now and then) if the tv is sent a 1080p or 1080p 24 signal when the tv is only 720p ? I heard that if you have certain appliances plugged in close by, that can cause it. I do have a small window air conditioner about a foot away from my receiver and player. Could this be causing the problem ? I can't really move the receiver.

 

[Rick Shepherd]

No, you didn't read it wrong.(DVI never carried audio. There has never been "it varies")


Not quite right - I have a PC with DVI out connected to a DVI-HDMI adapter and then to a TV - this carries audio and video.

 

[Clinton McClure]

From Wikipedia:

A DVI-D source can output HDMI signals including audio (e.g. ATI 3000-series and NVIDIA GTX 200-series).[9] Some multimedia displays use a DVI to HDMI adapter to input the HDMI signal with audio. Exact capabilities vary by video card specifications.

I think this only applies to the PC market, not consumer electronics such as TVs, Bluray players and receivers.

 

[schan1269]

Let me rephrase then...

As far as home theatre equipment is concerned...

DVI never carried audio.

Adding in "computers with the right card" doesn't apply here.

 

[schan1269]

Would I get flickering where the audio will drop out for a couple of seconds or the video does the same (which is what's happening every now and then) if the tv is sent a 1080p or 1080p 24 signal when the tv is only 720p ? I heard that if you have certain appliances plugged in close by, that can cause it. I do have a small window air conditioner about a foot away from my receiver and player. Could this be causing the problem ? I can't really move the receiver.

Try a UPS with pure sine wave. I doubt the AC is causing an issue, but...it could be back feeding electrical interference. Basically the same effect if you ran a vacuum on the same circuit.

 

[Spottedfeather]

I get that with this little coffee grinder. I use it to grind up some herbs for medicine for my dog. When I turn it on, the tv will jutter then go black until I shut the grinder off.


What's a UPS ?

 

[schan1269]

Uninterruptable Power Supply

Otherwise known as...battery backup.

Pure Sine Wave is an additional feature built into UPS for power conditioning purposes.

 

[Spottedfeather]

And that would help with the problem I described ?

 

[schan1269]

If...electrical interference is causing the problem. But...a UPS is a good idea regardless.

 

[Spottedfeather]

What's a good one ? 200 dollars is a bit much. Is there anything that I can do that doesn't require a lot of money ?

 

[schan1269]

Cyberpower 1000pfclcd

Less than $140 on Amazon.

 

[Spottedfeather]

and if EMI is the problem, this will help ? I've never used one of these things before. How does it work exactly ?

 

[schan1269]

Power conditioners clean "the junk" in your power grid from the power given to the stuff plugged into it.

 

[Spottedfeather]

what would I plug into this ups ? The device that I think is causing the interference ?