Freeview Box to HDMI Monitor

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MasterMoose

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#157254 25-Nov-2014 12:17

Hi I have a Samsung Monitor 19.5in With HDMI input.

I was wondering about using this as a screen to watch freeview.

If I got myself a Freeview box and plugged the HDMI in, would it function, or would I run into problems as the resolution of the Monitor is 1600x900.

Your help with a Freeview box that would output to this monitors native resolution, or any other information would be appreciated.

Regards,

MasterMoose

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#1182727 25-Nov-2014 12:20

Model LS20D300HY/XY

richms

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#1182738 25-Nov-2014 12:33

Should work fine.

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#1182741 25-Nov-2014 12:36

I had a bit of a google but can't tell if the monitor has HDCP support on the HDMI port - I would have thought this is neccessary for a freeview box to output over HDMI. I'd imagine resolution shouldn't be a problem, just choose 720p resolution on the Freeview box

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#1182743 25-Nov-2014 12:38

If a device lists HDMI support it has to have HDCP, its part of the spec. If the monitor doesnt do HDCP then its not fit for purpose. Thats like selling a car with a CD player that doesnt play CDs

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#1182777 25-Nov-2014 13:07

richms: If a device lists HDMI support it has to have HDCP, its part of the spec. If the monitor doesnt do HDCP then its not fit for purpose. Thats like selling a car with a CD player that doesnt play CDs

Aha, good to know

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#1182786 25-Nov-2014 13:14

nickb800:
richms: If a device lists HDMI support it has to have HDCP, its part of the spec. If the monitor doesnt do HDCP then its not fit for purpose. Thats like selling a car with a CD player that doesnt play CDs

Aha, good to know

Actually, not good to know, because it's wrong. HDMI does not require HDCP.

http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/kb.aspx?c=8#110

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#1182790 25-Nov-2014 13:25

It was in the vesa spec that I looked at years ago, not seen that FAQ page till now.

Regardless, its still going to be part of the fit for purpose requirements that the CGA protects you under.

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#1182894 25-Nov-2014 16:36

Your help with a Freeview box that would output to this monitors native resolution

None will. You could try different resolutions and see what looks best. But why not get a UHF tuner for your computer?

MasterMoose

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#1183436 26-Nov-2014 16:26

Yeah we do that. Were just looking to re-purpose a spare monitor.

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#1187137 2-Dec-2014 14:45

You could get a non-freewiew certified box and bypass that pesky HDCP and other freeview enforced limitations.