Do I need a new video card to hook my PC up to my new HDTV? [more inside]
posted by muckster on Dec 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Can I use any HDMI cable with my PS3? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Dec 21, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I get my Mac Mini and my new Blu-Ray player to play nice while they both share my big screen HDTV? [more inside]
posted by willmize on Dec 18, 2009 - 5 answers

Computer monitor as TV, and vice-versa? [more inside]
posted by st starseed on Dec 2, 2009 - 11 answers

Home amp filter: Shallow cabinet, 5.1-channel, three-input-HDMI, two-zone, good-quality amplifier-receiver -- does it exist? [more inside]
posted by rleamon on Nov 15, 2009 - 2 answers

Can you help me connect my optical-out DVD players to my new HDMI-in HDTV? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Sep 22, 2009 - 12 answers

I've got an Asus p5e3 mobo and an Gigabyte 3850 hdmi setup to my 42" 720p with major sound issues. I've completely undone any overclocking due to this issue. I was running at 3.6 as opposed to 3.0 ghz and had ram running at 1600 as opposed to 1366 mhz. [more inside]
posted by prodevel on Sep 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Is it better to (a) run audio, video, keyboard, and mouse to the TV at the other end of the house or (b) just get a second PC? Help me sort out the cost/benefit. [more inside]
posted by mindsound on Aug 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Does anyone know of a product that can stream HD videos from an HD DVR to another TV two stories above? [more inside]
posted by parakeetdog on Jul 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Anyone know where I can get an HDMI cable in Montreal for under $30? [more inside]
posted by hector horace on Jul 17, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I connect a new Macbook Pro to televisions? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Jul 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Why is the video skipping on my Mac when hooked up to seconday display? [more inside]
posted by thefamousmoe on Apr 28, 2009 - 3 answers

If I turn on my secondary which is connected to a DVI to HDMI adapter and then turn it off it disconnects my primary which is connected via VGA. [more inside]
posted by mephesta on Mar 10, 2009 - 0 answers

How do I force PS3 games to play at their optimum resolution? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Feb 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I have an Acer AL2216 W computer monitor with VGA and DVI inputs. I'm thinking about getting an Xbox for things like halo 2 and 3. Is there a way I can feed the xbox video into my monitor and the audio into my computer's speakers (LogiTech LS21)? What would it cost? Such as converting it from a standard video and audio format that you'd plug into your tv to a DVI and 3.5mm female connector. Or HDMI to VGA or DVI and Audio to 3.5mm?
posted by BoldStepDesign on Jan 26, 2009 - 11 answers

My surround sound system keeps cutting out at higher volumes. Please help me find a way to stop it happening. [more inside]
posted by Beep on Jan 21, 2009 - 9 answers

We have an HP Slimline machine running video with an Nvidia Geforce 6150 SE graphics card. We are wanting to use a VGA->HDMI box to convert the video output of the desktop and connect it to our television: [more inside]
posted by ao4047 on Jan 9, 2009 - 1 answer

I have a new Samsung 1080/120hz hi def LCD yadda yadda yadda... The cable company provided RGB cable when they hooked up hi def cable. My question is whether or not I should get an HDMI cable. Does it make that much of a difference? It looks pretty darn good right now.
posted by zzazazz on Jan 6, 2009 - 23 answers

What do I need to look for in an HDMI switch that will enable my Mini-DisplayPort video signal to reach my projector? [more inside]
posted by bryanjbusch on Jan 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Audiovisual question. What will happen if I plug the HDMI output of a Sony Playstation 3 to the DVI port of this max. 1280x1024 pixel LCD projector? I would of course have a HDMI-DVI cable. Will I be able to display 720p or 1080i stuff? And if it doesn't work, are there devices out there that downsample HD so I can use the projector for pseudo-HD movies and games? I really do not want to buy an HDTV. If it matters, a PDF manual for the projector (2.2 MB) is here.
posted by crapmatic on Dec 27, 2008 - 13 answers

I've got a Gigabyte HD3850 w/dual DVI outs and 1 Svid out.I went n00b and got a dvi to hdmi 30ft cable to my 42" LCD TV. Help?! E6850 duo + 2GB all overclocked and running flawlessly. [more inside]
posted by prodevel on Dec 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Video engineers: help me out with choosing a QC monitor for all flavors of HD, SD and HDMI. [more inside]
posted by infinitewindow on Dec 8, 2008 - 1 answer

30" Apple Cinema Display with Xbox 360 and PS3 (all HDMI) problems. I have bought probably $100 worth of cables and still it doesnt work. [more inside]
posted by spinko on Oct 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I need recommendations for an LCD monitor 22" or bigger, under $500, great display, and as "future-proof" as possible. [more inside]
posted by nokry56 on Oct 12, 2008 - 17 answers

How can I modify the 360 Xbox component/analog cable so I can use the HDMI for video and the analog audio cables for the audio...at the same time? OR Which wire(s) should I cut? - pics included [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Sep 18, 2008 - 17 answers

I've got an upconverting DVD player hooked up to an HDTV via an HDMI cable. I can't get the closed captions to display at all, and I know I'm not the only person to have this problem. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt on Sep 6, 2008 - 7 answers

Best HDMI switcher out there? (plasma TV only has one port) I'd like at least three, maybe four ports. Remote control not really necessary, I'd like to have maximum image quality though and I can spend, within reason, to obtain it. I see they're all between 50 and 100 dollars, maybe there are some known lemons out there? Maybe there's a kickass brand? Thanks.
posted by matteo on Aug 8, 2008 - 8 answers

We are building a video display wall for our new office and I need to figure out the best way to do it, with out spending too much. The output source are 22 LCD displays, there are 6 of them all showing different slide shows. DVD? PC? Any help would be appreciated. More details of what has been tried are inside. [more inside]
posted by MrBobaFett on Jun 19, 2008 - 6 answers

I just bought a 5.1 home theatre system. The speakers are Klipsch; the receiver is a Yamaha RX-V363. I'm having some (read; a lot) setup problems that I'm hoping the hive mind could help me out with. Specifically, I'm having trouble getting sound out of my PS3 and a picture and sound out of my Wii. Hope me! [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Jun 14, 2008 - 11 answers

What are the best display settings for a Playstation 3 to ensure I get the best possible picture quality when watching Bluray discs and standard DVDs? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on May 31, 2008 - 6 answers

I want to buy my mother a new DVD player for her birthday/mother's day. She wants one that can record VHS to DVD. When I went on Amazon to look for such a thing, there were an overwhelming number of possibilities. Can you help explain to me what some of the features are? [more inside]
posted by bluefly on May 8, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the best way to add an HDMI output to my PC? [more inside]
posted by TetrisKid on Apr 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Macbook- DVI question: How to avoid "hum" sound interference on stereo cable with DVI/HDMI cable hooked in? [more inside]
posted by tonci on Apr 25, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm trying to hook up my pc to my tv via DVI -> HDMI but it's not working. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by crypticgeek on Apr 18, 2008 - 9 answers

My Mac no longer auto-detects monitor and resolution after trying out SwitchResX. How can I get this working again without reinstalling OSX? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Mar 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I just bought a Panasonic TH-50PX77U. Great tv so far. I have digital cable service and wanted to hook up my cable/dvr box (supplied by cable company) to the tv via HDMI. No signal, which I assume means the port is blocked. I heard that cable companies disable a lot of features on their dvrs. So, I had to connect using the standard coaxial cable I used with my old tube tv. Since the digital cable service is coming into the dvr via coaxial, is it still digital going to the tv via coaxial? Do I need a digital coaxial cable? Should I start griping with the cable company to open up HDMI? All help is appreciated.
posted by medarby on Feb 29, 2008 - 7 answers

What should my eBay listing schedule be for my products? (free HDMI cable to best answer if allowed) [more inside]
posted by weiler63 on Dec 30, 2007 - 17 answers

I haven't owned a tv since 2004. Since then, I've been downloading my shows, at first at compressed HD quality, and then more recently 720p and 1080i/p. I don't want to watch broadcast TV that looks like YouTube, I want a beautiful picture. Should I wait until 2010 to get an HDTV and service? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Dec 28, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm looking at getting a new LCD that I'll be using with my computer and really like the HP 2408 & LP2465. However, will I end up shooting myself in the foot for not having HDMI? [more inside]
posted by chrisWhite on Dec 26, 2007 - 8 answers

How much of a difference would using a 25ft vs. a 35ft HDMI cable make for a new 50" Plasma TV setup? Or should I go out of my way to keep it at 20ft or less? [more inside]
posted by Wallzatcha on Nov 30, 2007 - 8 answers

My friend is in the market for a new Hi-Def receiver unit. He need help picking the right one for him. [more inside]
posted by Karmakaze on Nov 17, 2007 - 5 answers

I recently built a new HTPC using a Gigabyte GA-G33-2SH motherboard. The motherboard is built on the Intel G33 chipset, and has dual onboard video -- a VGA output, and a DVI or a HDMI output. (You can use the VGA and one of the digital outputs simultaneously, but not the two digital outputs.) [more inside]
posted by PeterMcDermott on Nov 14, 2007 - 5 answers

I recently purchased an HDTV (Vizio VX37L 37" LCD; 768p) and an Xbox 360 (Elite); am I getting the image quality I should be getting? Specifically, there seems to be far less antialiasing going on than I'd expect; "jaggies" are obvious from across the room. The 360 is connected to the TV via HDMI, and the 360 is outputting 720p. [more inside]
posted by korpios on Oct 30, 2007 - 17 answers

Help me build an awesome entertainment center. Hive mind, you're my only hope. [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 on Oct 19, 2007 - 5 answers

I want a computer that can play Blu-ray and HD-DVD at full resolution out an HDMI port. And can play World of Warcraft. Can this be done yet? (Bonus points for an ultra-quiet solution.)
posted by krisjohn on Oct 9, 2007 - 6 answers

What is the the best "Home Theater in a Box" system I can get with TWO HDMI inputs? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Sep 5, 2007 - 2 answers

AVFilter: Can I extend HDMI over CAT5? No baluns or fancy equipment - just copper, baby! [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Sep 5, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I use HDMI with an old AV receiver? [more inside]
posted by sjvilla79 on Jul 6, 2007 - 2 answers

My wife and I just bought a new Plasma TV, and I need some advice as to what our next step is for hi-def. [more inside]
posted by jimmyhutch on Jun 1, 2007 - 8 answers

Do so-called 'upconverting' DVD players upconvert 480p to 720/1080 over component cables? Is the difference between HDMI and component cables noticeable when watching standard DVDs on an HDTV? [more inside]
posted by drgonzo on Jan 2, 2007 - 14 answers