CalicoJack
@bellsouth.net | Dual input monitor question
My HP w2007 monitor has inputs for both VGA and DVI cables. I am useing my computer with the VGA cable. Should I be able to watch DirecTv on my computer screen with an HDMI to DVI cable connected to the monitor by simply toggleing the video input? |
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IamGimli
join:2004-02-28
Canada | Yes, but you won't get sound. |
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CalicoJack
@bellsouth.net | reply to CalicoJack
OK, I tried but when I connect the cable I get about .5 second of image the the screen goes blank and I am unable to toggle from VGA input to DVI input. Any ideas? |
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Jahntassa
What, I can have feathers
Premium
join:2006-04-14
Conway, SC
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You probably have the DirecTV set to output a resolution your monitor doesn't like. You may have to try changing the output resolution to see if there's one that will work.
Your monitor doesn't like the signal, so it shuts off, and while in the 'off' mode it probably doesn't want to switch inputs. |
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ninjatutle
Premium
join:2006-01-02
San Ramon, CA | reply to CalicoJack
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDCP
Your LCD probably isnt showing because of HDCP. |
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