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Only audio (RCA and/or S/PDIF) to HDMI converters?

Question Does there exists some device that only takes audio as input and produces a HDMI signal? Background I know that there are several "VGA and audio to HDMI", "composit vid …
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Tivo Series 3 HDCP Issues

I have a Tivo Series 3 DVR, Cat-6 cabling and HDMI wall-plates. Plugging the Tivo into the wall-plates, I get HDCP/HDMI errors and the screen goes grey, with a nice security messa …
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3D HDTV: Is “advanced high-speed” HDMI cable (1.4?) required for 1080P 3D sources?

I'm looking at a Best Buy Canada flyer that seems to imply their expensive (~$100) Rocketfish "Advanced High-Speed HDMI Cable" (model# RF-G4101) ... "will transmit 3D signals with …
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Low profile HDMI graphics card for HTPC

I'm looking to upgrade my case, but the one I'm looking at only supports low profile cards which really limits my options. Is there a good low profile card that supports full HD o …
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Is it possible to convert hdmi to component or vga?

I've been offered a projector by a friend of mine for a very good price, It has the resolution for HD but it only has VGA and component inputs, so is there a way to convert my HDMI …
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HDMI switching is slow, is there any way to speed it up?

When I switch from one input to another it takes at least 5 seconds for the new picture to appear. It's not a huge deal but I find it annoying. Is there anything that can make this …
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How to get PC through Onkyo SR-707 to TV in native resolution?

I have a TV (UPDATE: Samsung LE32R7) which I've only just realised is not actually 720p, but 1366x768 - I bought from a mate so didn't really pay attention. I can connect my PC to …
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Graphics cards that output 7.1 audio over HDMI?

I'm building an HTPC and want a graphics card or motherboard that will output 7.1 audio over HDMI. Ideally it would be fanless and I don't need monster performance, I just want th …
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What is the ‘Analog Sunset’ and what does it mean to me?

I've heard the term 'Analog Sunset' used, I understand it is something to do with HDMI, but what does it mean? Will it stop my system working?
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House Wiring/Configuration Question

I now have 3 Cat-6 cables running into every room of the house; two carry HDMI signals, and one 'spare' to carry a web/data signal/future proof - all leading back into my office, w …
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Do you need an hdmi cable for a PS3 to watch blu-ray movies?

Do you need an HDMI cable for a PS3 to watch blu-ray movies?
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How to isolate a problem in HDMI wiring?

I've got an intermittent fault in an HDMI connection. The wire is running through the cavity of a double-leaf brick wall so is definitely non-trivial to replace. I think I've isola …
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HDMI, digital audio, A/V, a TV, and a Blu-Ray player?

Ok, so when I hook up my surround sound to my TV (it has a built in DVD player), I use an HDMI cable to send the video signal to the TV, and an optical digital audio cable to take …
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Can you identify an HDMI cable version by its connector?

There are various versions of the HDMI specification (1.0, 1.1, 1.2 a/b, 1.3 a/b/b1/c currently, with 1.4 to come), can you visually identify a cable that supports a particular ver …
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Is there any point buying a fancy HDMI cable?

My projector came with an HDMI cable. Back in the day I would pay extra for decent scart cable and the like. But as HDMI is digital, what benefit do I get from a more expensive cab …

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