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wingzero · 2007-09-25, 01:17 PM

Does anyone know if there are any HD boxes that have HDMI but is not a pvr?

Do they exist?

Thanks

darrylr · 2007-09-25, 01:20 PM

The Scientific Atlanta non-PVR HD boxes have DVI connections I believe. Using a DVI<->HDMI adapter is easy. That is what I use to connect my PC (which has only DVI out) to my TV (which only has HDMI input). Of course you would then have to use a 2nd cable for sound.

57 · 2007-09-25, 01:20 PM

The Pace 551 has HDMI and the SA3250HD has DVI which is the same video signal as HDMI.

BTW, a properly calibrated HDTV with component video connections works just as well and often doesn't have the handshake issues that quite a few people have with DVI or HDMI. If you do a search of this site for "pace hdmi", you'll find a number of threads outlining the various issues.

Many people have an A/V Receiver, so a second cable (optical or coaxial) for digital sound to the AVR is often necessary anyway.

wingzero · 2007-09-25, 01:51 PM

thanks for the feedback. I was thinking of buying rather than renting. If component is as good has hdmi maybe I'll go that way.

2007-09-25, 01:17 PM	#1
wingzero Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 115	non pvr HD boxes with HDMI Does anyone know if there are any HD boxes that have HDMI but is not a pvr? Do they exist? Thanks

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57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,302	The Pace 551 has HDMI and the SA3250HD has DVI which is the same video signal as HDMI. BTW, a properly calibrated HDTV with component video connections works just as well and often doesn't have the handshake issues that quite a few people have with DVI or HDMI. If you do a search of this site for "pace hdmi", you'll find a number of threads outlining the various issues. Many people have an A/V Receiver, so a second cable (optical or coaxial) for digital sound to the AVR is often necessary anyway. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2007-09-25, 01:20 PM	#2
darrylr Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nepean, Ontario Posts: 2,980	The Scientific Atlanta non-PVR HD boxes have DVI connections I believe. Using a DVI<->HDMI adapter is easy. That is what I use to connect my PC (which has only DVI out) to my TV (which only has HDMI input). Of course you would then have to use a 2nd cable for sound.

2007-09-25, 01:51 PM	#4
wingzero Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 115	thanks for the feedback. I was thinking of buying rather than renting. If component is as good has hdmi maybe I'll go that way.