Vancouver said:
Until then they recomend I use a RGB to PC Input cable in order to get 720p.
IF that happens I will need to get a RGB to PC input cable and plug it into the front of my tv any time I want to watch a 720p signal. Can someone tell me what RGB is? Is it the component cables that I use for my xbox or DVD player? I am buying a DVDO friday does anyone know if the DVDO will convert a 720p input via component and output it to a PC output?
Thanks
I read the brochure and I think you are referring about a VGA cable? right?
RGB signal is what comes out of the D-sub 15 pin connector of the video card from your PC (unless you have DVI), the connector on the PC video graphics card is always is female so depending on the input on your TV you might just need a cable/gender changer.
Depending on what you want to watch on your TV, you could get a very good PC video card like a NVidia or an ATI (I prefer ATI - you might want to consider an ATI ALL Wonder - Builtin TV Tuner) to get the best possible image.
Also the shortest cable possible since the cables are prone to pickup RF interference and signal quality degradation. I think something like 75ft.-100ft. (with a very, very good cable) is about the Max. you want to do.
As far as component to VGA, i am not sure but I think we are talking more than a connector/gender changer
I found this on the net:
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/kd-ctca2.htm
I am taking a stab at it but i think you could put this unit (or similar) through a monitor/output port (component) of your receiver and do 720p output for all your other video sources, like a DIY video upscaler....
Good Luck,
P.S. none of the info I have submitted has been tested and/or verified for accuracy
(doing the legal disclaimer stupid thing like Panasonic)