My TV supports HDCP (it's copyprotected) so I was wondering if I could still use a HDMI cable through the DVI port.
2006-09-11 19:19:30 · 6 answers · asked by Armblast 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Yes, they are basically the same thing. HDMI adds digital audio to the DVI signals and uses a different connector. There are adapters available to go from one to the other. See http://www.ehdmi.com/adapters.html
2006-09-11 19:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
HDMI is the improved version of DVI that includes digital sound
DVI is for picture only
you'll need a DVI to HDMI converter/adapter
2006-09-13 21:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dvi is the early version of hdmi & it's compatiable with hdmi & the only real difference is hdmi gives you picture & sound & dvi only gives you a picture but they both present a pure digital signal the best (at the moment - hdmi 1.3 is coming) & you can find dvi to hdmi adaptors & cables if you only have one or the other
2006-09-12 02:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by r.j, 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya dvi is for a computer and hdmi is for television that my knowledge of it but i thought they work together
2006-09-11 19:24:48 · answer #4 · answered by groundbrandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. An adapter can be purchased from Best Buy, Circuit City, etc. for about $35.00
2006-09-11 21:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by seanphamilton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you can. My friend was in the same situation and it worked for them. Good luck
2006-09-11 19:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Cali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋