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Hi
I've got a Hitachi rear projection set (1080i) that I'm not ready to replace. However I would like to get a Blu-Ray player.
The Hitachi RPTV has a DVI input.
What I'd like to know is:
(a) whether I will get good results by integrating a Blu-Ray player using an HDMI-DVI cable; and
(b) how should I connect the new Blu Ray player such that the video signal goes directly to the TV via the HDMI-DVI cable, while the audio signal goes to my AV receiver?
I know these are dumb questions... but help would be appreciated.
All best
S
Follow Ups:
$6 cable bettered a Nordost DVI with a gold plated DVI/HDMI adapter
Originally directly from source and now through a 3x1 HDMI switcher. No issues thus far.
Oscar,
Many thanks. This is looking like the way to go.
Best
S
Our 2005 model Hitachi 65S500 is HDCP v.1.0 compliant on its DVI input. We've had no problems at all using a Toshiba HD-DVD player connected via an HDMI to DVI video cable. Dolby Digital 5.1 audio output from the HD-DVD player to our home-theater preamp is through an optical audio cable (i.e., Toslink). (We've not yet converted to the latest "HD" audio surround formats.)
As stated in Mr. Rubinson's earlier post, the specifications page at the back of your Hitachi user manual will indeed specify whether your RPTV is HDCP compliant.
My favorite source for high-quality video and audio cables is the good folks at bluejeanscable.com. They offer a wide selection of HDMI-DVI and HDMI cables, and HDMI-DVI adapters. I've found them very helpful over the telephone and they ship out orders immediately.
Alex, thanks for a very helpful response. According to the manual, the set is compliant with v 1.0. So I'm going to wing it and get a BR player. Also thanks for the lead on the cable supplier. I will check them out ASAP.
Best
S
"(a) whether I will get good results by integrating a Blu-Ray player using an HDMI-DVI cable;"
If, and only if, your Hitachi has HDCP on the DVI input.
"(b) how should I connect the new Blu Ray player such that the video signal goes directly to the TV via the HDMI-DVI cable, while the audio signal goes to my AV receiver?"
Set the BRDP to send audio out via digital (coax or TOSlink) or via analog, depending on what your AV receiver can handle.
Kal
First, I can't believe that you replied to my post! I've followed your Stereophile reviews for years and greatly admire your work. The fact that you're so helpful on a "retail" basis, has propelled you into sainthood. Wow.
Second, I will check the literature on my Hitachi RPTV, but is it likely that a 3 year old set would be HDCP compliant?
Third, if it doesn't support HDCP, then am I confined to connecting a Blu-Ray player to the TV with component cables and, if so, will this negate or reduce the improvement I'd otherwise expect to see from a Blu-Ray source?
Finally thanks for your patience with all these questions.
Regards,
S
buy an adapter as DVI is not used on any of the newer sets.
At least that way your cable will be transferable to a newer design.
Stu
I know nothing about your Hitachi but the info should be in the user's manual. Using component video should be fine. Just more wire.
Kal
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