Using a PC LCD monitor as a TV?

On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:32:23 +0000 (UTC),
(MegaZone) wrote:

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Probably, although now equipment with HDMI probably has component too.

Most of it does for now since HDMI is so new - people buying TVs may
have something with component out (I do, my LD deck) and people buying
A/V components may have a TV that pre-dates HDMI.

It takes time.

Eventually I'll get a new receiver that does HDMI upconversion, but
that'll need component input.

Also, "coax" it a type of cable, not a type of signal, and not a type
of jack. I find it easier to understand things if I use the words
right. BTW, the cable usually used with RCA jacks is coaxial too.

I spend so much time helping non-technical people that I find it is
just too confusing to use the 'right' terms with them most of the
time. 'RF' most of them have no idea about, but say 'coax' and they
know immediately you mean the 75ohm threaded connector. To the
average person 'coax' is the thick stuff the cable connector uses, or
the satellite dish. Once you tell them the other cables they're using
are also 'coax' they just get lost.

So I tend to say something like 'coax (RF), RCA (composite), S-Video,
or component' when listing them and most people understand.


I do something similar, but put the CORRECT term first. Putting the
wrong term first is not just supporting people's errors, but
encouraging them to continue getting it wrong.

-MZ
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In article , (MegaZone) wrote:
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BTW, "RCA" is the jack type. It does not mean "composite". Also,
component video uses RCA jacks.

I know - but the industry, for some reason, calls it 'RCA Video' way
too often, to the point that I constantly run into people who don't
know what 'composite video' is but immediately know what 'RCA video'
is.

I know RCA originally developed the connector as a phono jack. Then
we got 'RCA Stereo', which most people know as the classic Red/White
audio. Then 'RCA Video', normally yellow.

No one ever seems to call 'Component Video' RCA-anything, despite the
normal connector type being RCA. (High level gear tends to use other
connector types.)

Of course, in time HDMI will hopefully obsolete all of the other
wiring tangles. :-)

-MZ
Actually all of the CE groups are working on a completely wireless HiDef
standard for interconnect between TV's, Game Systems, Sat Receivers, etc
etc......

Of course, in time HDMI will hopefully obsolete all of the other
wiring tangles. :-)

-MZ

Biggest complaint about HDMI that I've heard about (besides fair-use
issues) is that the maximum allowable spec cable length is very short,
maybe 15 - 25 ft (I don't know the spec offhand). Component can be much
longer and apparently many upscale theater rooms are designed in a
manner requiring cables too long for the HDMI spec.

Randy S.

On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:21:36 -0500, "Randy S."
wrote:

Of course, in time HDMI will hopefully obsolete all of the other
wiring tangles. :-)

-MZ

Biggest complaint about HDMI that I've heard about (besides fair-use
issues) is that the maximum allowable spec cable length is very short,
maybe 15 - 25 ft (I don't know the spec offhand). Component can be much
longer and apparently many upscale theater rooms are designed in a
manner requiring cables too long for the HDMI spec.

Randy S.

I have found 50 ft HDMI cables on the web (searching for more than a
couple of minutes would probably find even longer ones).

It can be hard to set up a projector without a long cable.

The cable I use is 28 ft (3 ft cable to switch).
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Biggest complaint about HDMI that I've heard about (besides fair-use
issues) is that the maximum allowable spec cable length is very short,
maybe 15 - 25 ft (I don't know the spec offhand).

I've got an HDMI cable running 50 feet in-wall. So much for distance
limits...

That and there are HDMI extenders available that will effectively eliminate
any distance concerns for a residential install.

On Dec 12 2006, 5:47 pm, "Bill Kearney"
wrote:
Biggest complaint about HDMI that I've heard about (besides fair-use
issues) is that the maximum allowable spec cable length is very short,
maybe 15 - 25 ft (I don't know the spec offhand).

I've got an HDMI cable running 50 feet in-wall. So much for distance
limits...

That and there are HDMI extenders available that will effectively eliminate
any distance concerns for a residential install.

Alright guys i hope you can help me out. I just got a DELL LCD 24'
Monitor and i got the video to work perectly with my TIVO from directv
but the only problem is that i dont get any audio.....The tivo box has
RCA (white,red,yellow which i am using for SVideo to connect to LCD).
here is a link so you can see what i have behind my LCD

http://www.barefeats.com/image06/2407fpw_b.jp

The correct link is:

http://www.barefeats.com/image06/2407fpw_b.jpg

It appears your monitor has no speakers or audio capibility. I'm guessing
you'll have to add a pair of amplified speakers (seperate from the monitor)


"Renato Cruzalegui" wrote in message
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On Dec 12 2006, 5:47 pm, "Bill Kearney"
wrote:
Biggest complaint about HDMI that I've heard about (besides fair-use
issues) is that the maximum allowable spec cable length is very short,
maybe 15 - 25 ft (I don't know the spec offhand).

I've got an HDMI cable running 50 feet in-wall. So much for distance
limits...

That and there are HDMI extenders available that will effectively
eliminate
any distance concerns for a residential install.

Alright guys i hope you can help me out. I just got a DELL LCD 24'
Monitor and i got the video to work perectly with my TIVO from directv
but the only problem is that i dont get any audio.....The tivo box has
RCA (white,red,yellow which i am using for SVideo to connect to LCD).
here is a link so you can see what i have behind my LCD

http://www.barefeats.com/image06/2407fpw_b.jp

On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:44:29 -0800, Renato Cruzalegui wrote:

Alright guys i hope you can help me out. I just got a DELL LCD 24' Monitor
and i got the video to work perectly with my TIVO from directv but the
only problem is that i dont get any audio.....The tivo box has RCA
(white,red,yellow which i am using for SVideo to connect to LCD). here is
a link so you can see what i have behind my LCD

http://www.barefeats.com/image06/2407fpw_b.jp

Another 90%er. Try hooking the red and white audio out from the Tivo to
speakers.

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Wes Newell wrote:
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:44:29 -0800, Renato Cruzalegui wrote:

Alright guys i hope you can help me out. I just got a DELL LCD 24' Monitor
and i got the video to work perectly with my TIVO from directv but the
only problem is that i dont get any audio.....The tivo box has RCA
(white,red,yellow which i am using for SVideo to connect to LCD). here is
a link so you can see what i have behind my LCD

http://www.barefeats.com/image06/2407fpw_b.jp

Another 90%er. Try hooking the red and white audio out from the Tivo to
speakers.

Ha! There are no speakers.

Renato, notice connector #2 in the photo: DC Power Connector for Dell Soundbar.
Dell expects you to purchase the optional AS501 Sound Bar for Dell LCD Monitors.
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/Popu...9&sku=313-4030

Purchase one of those, hook it to the bottom of your LCD monitor, and run the
red + white audio cables to it.

-Joe

On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:11:34 -0800, Joe Smith wrote:

Wes Newell wrote:
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:44:29 -0800, Renato Cruzalegui wrote:

Alright guys i hope you can help me out. I just got a DELL LCD 24'
Monitor and i got the video to work perectly with my TIVO from directv
but the only problem is that i dont get any audio.....The tivo box has
RCA (white,red,yellow which i am using for SVideo to connect to LCD).
here is a link so you can see what i have behind my LCD

http://www.barefeats.com/image06/2407fpw_b.jp

Another 90%er. Try hooking the red and white audio out from the Tivo to
speakers.

Ha! There are no speakers.

I know. That's why I said "to speakers" and not to the speakers. You must
not understand the meaning of the 980%er.:-)
I don't want to get into it here.

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