Want Sky HD, but no HDMI on my telly - Sky+

copydeskcat · 07-11-2009, 13:41

Hi folks,

I want to upgrade to Sky HD, but my Phillips HD telly has no HDMI input - only a DVI.

However, I already use the DVI input for my Media Center PC (which I use a lot).

Is it possible for me to get an HDMI-to-DVI cable and a DVI switcher that would allow me to use both?

How is audio handled with Sky HD if I use an HDMI>DVI cable? I currently use the audio in on the telly for the Media Center PC.

Best,

CDC

Nigel Goodwin · 07-11-2009, 14:12

It will work fine with a switch, DVI doesn't handle sound, so you need a separate audio lead, your TV will have a socket for it (usually a 3.5mm stereo socket like on a PC).

skygaz · 07-11-2009, 14:14

Your Sky installer should have everything you need, save your money.

spanglysteve · 07-11-2009, 15:00

i cant imagine the sky installer would supply a switch to enable both devices to be plugged in at the same time, but yes, they should have a hdmi->dvi cable

Nigel Goodwin · 07-11-2009, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanglysteve

i cant imagine the sky installer would supply a switch to enable both devices to be plugged in at the same time, but yes, they should have a hdmi->dvi cable

He certainly won't have a switch, and I would be surprised if they still carry DVI adaptors?, as DVI sets are pretty old now. Rather like the Thomson boxes with Component sockets, you would expect anyone wanting HD on such old sets to have done it long ago.

skygaz · 07-11-2009, 15:18

Should have the adaptor and audio lead but your right about the splitter

copydeskcat · 07-11-2009, 17:00

Thanks guys.

Having looked through the forum, I'm finding a lot of people having trouble getting HDMI>DVI to work on Phillips TVs (mine's is a Phillips).

I currently use the audio-in 3.5" socket for the Media Center PC's audio, so that would need a switcher too.

I'm starting to think I might be better getting a new HD telly...

Anyone have any recommendations in the £300 region in a 26"?

Best,

CDC

coopermanyorks · 07-11-2009, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by copydeskcat

Anyone have any recommendations in the £300 region in a 26"?

Best,

CDC

Go bigger,you won't regret it

DNZ711 · 07-11-2009, 17:54

Hi, if you have no seperate amplification (av reciever or amp) then a simple HDMI --> DVI cable or adapter will work. DVI is just the predecessor to HDMI (HDMI having the ability to transmit audio and other data through a friction mount connector rather than a screw type) Along with a Phono to 3.5mm lead that you already have from your media centre, this will work a treat.

DVI supports HDCP (copy control that HDMI carries) so assuming your panel supports HDCP through DVI then you should not have an issue.

DNZ

07-11-2009, 13:41	#1
copydeskcat Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 163	Want Sky HD, but no HDMI on my telly Hi folks, I want to upgrade to Sky HD, but my Phillips HD telly has no HDMI input - only a DVI. However, I already use the DVI input for my Media Center PC (which I use a lot). Is it possible for me to get an HDMI-to-DVI cable and a DVI switcher that would allow me to use both? How is audio handled with Sky HD if I use an HDMI>DVI cable? I currently use the audio in on the telly for the Media Center PC. Best, CDC

07-11-2009, 14:12	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 19,354	It will work fine with a switch, DVI doesn't handle sound, so you need a separate audio lead, your TV will have a socket for it (usually a 3.5mm stereo socket like on a PC).

07-11-2009, 14:14	#3
skygaz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 315	Your Sky installer should have everything you need, save your money.

07-11-2009, 15:00	#4
spanglysteve Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Services: Sony KDL32-3000, V+, 3 for £30, XL TV, M phone, M BB Posts: 1,155	i cant imagine the sky installer would supply a switch to enable both devices to be plugged in at the same time, but yes, they should have a hdmi->dvi cable

07-11-2009, 15:18	#6
skygaz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 315	Should have the adaptor and audio lead but your right about the splitter

07-11-2009, 17:00	#7
copydeskcat Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 163	Thanks guys. Having looked through the forum, I'm finding a lot of people having trouble getting HDMI>DVI to work on Phillips TVs (mine's is a Phillips). I currently use the audio-in 3.5" socket for the Media Center PC's audio, so that would need a switcher too. I'm starting to think I might be better getting a new HD telly... Anyone have any recommendations in the £300 region in a 26"? Best, CDC

07-11-2009, 17:54	#9
DNZ711 Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: East Yorkshire, Nr Hull Services: Freeview PVR, Poor Mans Sky, Karoo 8 Meg Posts: 688	Hi, if you have no seperate amplification (av reciever or amp) then a simple HDMI --> DVI cable or adapter will work. DVI is just the predecessor to HDMI (HDMI having the ability to transmit audio and other data through a friction mount connector rather than a screw type) Along with a Phono to 3.5mm lead that you already have from your media centre, this will work a treat. DVI supports HDCP (copy control that HDMI carries) so assuming your panel supports HDCP through DVI then you should not have an issue. DNZ