I understand the typical resolution formats of 480i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. I also understand that 1080p is not common because not many displays support it. I believe some up convertors do support it... can't remember that manufacture AVR?
Anyway, part of my confusion is component (RGB) and HDMI. I know what component is, and was under the impression that component transmission can support upto 1080p. So what is HDMI for?
What about DVI? It seemed that it was going to be popular. What are its limitations and supported resolutions as stated above? I know that from a computer standpoint, I use DVI from my LCD panel and it seems to be better then the VGA cable setup on my secondary LCD. (I have the ATI Radeon X850? or something like that) Now more confusion was laden about a year ago (when I had my 9800pro) that a computers DVI is not compatable with the DVI seen on the back of the modern TV. Is this true? If so why and what's different in terms of what they support.
So that leaves me to my next question. I am thinking about using my current computer to interface with my home theater system. I was going to use either the DVI or component output from the video card and plug right into the TV.... which is better? In addition, will it pump out a HD signal, or is that depended on the content I push thru the video card say a movie/dvd? Of course the audio is cake in comparison because that is just going to be connected thru the optical port on the back of my reciever.
Sorry for the long post, but needed to figure it out.
Frank
Anyway, part of my confusion is component (RGB) and HDMI. I know what component is, and was under the impression that component transmission can support upto 1080p. So what is HDMI for?
What about DVI? It seemed that it was going to be popular. What are its limitations and supported resolutions as stated above? I know that from a computer standpoint, I use DVI from my LCD panel and it seems to be better then the VGA cable setup on my secondary LCD. (I have the ATI Radeon X850? or something like that) Now more confusion was laden about a year ago (when I had my 9800pro) that a computers DVI is not compatable with the DVI seen on the back of the modern TV. Is this true? If so why and what's different in terms of what they support.
So that leaves me to my next question. I am thinking about using my current computer to interface with my home theater system. I was going to use either the DVI or component output from the video card and plug right into the TV.... which is better? In addition, will it pump out a HD signal, or is that depended on the content I push thru the video card say a movie/dvd? Of course the audio is cake in comparison because that is just going to be connected thru the optical port on the back of my reciever.
Sorry for the long post, but needed to figure it out.
Frank
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