HDMI & DVI

[biorep]

I know this has been beat to death but I want to clarify one thing. I know HDMI will carry video AND audio, and DVI just video. I also understand video quality is equal for both. But here is what I want to clarify:

I kind of like the idea of running video thru the reciever for source switching convenience, so if I am using the reciever for audio and not the TV, I only need DVI out to the TV right? For just video since the reciever will output audio to the speakers? There is no further benefit to me to using HDMI?

 

[soundsfine]

I know this has been beat to death but I want to clarify one thing. I know HDMI will carry video AND audio, and DVI just video. I also understand video quality is equal for both.

Video quality *can* be better for HDMI (in the future). DVI can only do 8-bit video. HDMI can do 8-bit, 10-bit, or even 12-bit video.

 

[biorep]

just when I thought I had a reciver picked out..

Follow up question: If the reciever doesnt upconvert to analog to HDMI, how do you watch analog sources?

I have a dish 307 reciever with antenna for locals. If I'm watching HD on satellite and switch to a local channel, how do I view it if I only have HDMI to TV?

Thanks