help with hi def

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• Jan 16, 2005

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hey guys i have a question... this may be dumb but lets see what happens




i have a new lcd with DVI
if i use my cable box(HI DEF)


with the DVI out can i get a HI DEF picture

i dont mean see the pic...i know i can
i mean a HI DEF picture

 

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Bigeasy2218

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• Jan 17, 2005

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you can only if your monitor is equipt to get HD pic some monitors are 720p ready... What monitor are you using.

 

cetoole

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• Jan 17, 2005

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The cable box is probably using HDCP, and I doubt your monitor supports that.

 

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• Jan 17, 2005

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i guess not but how do i find out?