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Video for Dummies: Can a NEC 1920nx computer monitor accept an upconverted DVI signal from a DVD player?

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gbeard

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Hi all,
I am thinking about adding a cheap DVD player to my computer room for a little MCH playback system. I see where some (like the Samsung 841) have video upconversion and DVI output. Will this drive my NEC monitor directly? If not, why?
Thanks, gb

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maybe - Joe Murphy Jr 20:02:48 10/18/04 (1)
The DVI connection has some compatibility problems when mixing computer and video products. Many video displays with DVI inputs won't accept computer generated signals and even go so far as to have this printed in their manuals. That's not the case with 100% of the video displays out there, but it's enough to be a problem for many. The same goes for using DVI video products to feed computer DVI displays. Some do so with excellent results, while others don't work at all.
The best advice is to try it and see if your setup will work (maybe you can bring the display to the store). If it doesn't make sure the store you get the DVD player from has a no-hassles return policy.
Don't get the Samsung HD-841 -- it's a POS.
- Thanks... - gbeard 05:47:11 10/19/04 (0)
  Yep, I suspected trying it was the only way. The 841 has been getting a lot of bad press, perhaps I'll try the Denon 2910.
  Cheers, gb

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