HDMI\HD cable box question

TxTazDad · 08-02-2008, 07:11 AM

had an HD TV but finally got an HD cable box. Here's the question, should I bother using an HDMI cable between the 2? My thought is unless the box does some kind of "upconvert" how is the signal gonna be any better since it's coming in on coax as it is? (they don't give away those HDMI cables

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Thanks in advance

ebackhus · 08-02-2008, 09:32 AM

I use an HDMI cable on my cable box. The box itself has a few options for up-conversion but I don't bother with them as my TV already does a great job by itself.

The signal does come in on coaxial, yes, but it doesn't mean the data in the signal is not HD. it's just a means of getting something from one place to another. :)

TxTazDad · 08-02-2008, 10:33 AM

Yea, when viewing HD channels, I ain't gonna gripe, will save my self some money & let the TV do it's thing

Thanks

08-02-2008, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
TxTazDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 103 OS: XP Pro SP2	HDMI\HD cable box question had an HD TV but finally got an HD cable box. Here's the question, should I bother using an HDMI cable between the 2? My thought is unless the box does some kind of "upconvert" how is the signal gonna be any better since it's coming in on coax as it is? (they don't give away those HDMI cables ) Thanks in advance

08-02-2008, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,278 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: HDMI\HD cable box question I use an HDMI cable on my cable box. The box itself has a few options for up-conversion but I don't bother with them as my TV already does a great job by itself. The signal does come in on coaxial, yes, but it doesn't mean the data in the signal is not HD. it's just a means of getting something from one place to another. :) __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

08-02-2008, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
TxTazDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 103 OS: XP Pro SP2	Re: HDMI\HD cable box question Yea, when viewing HD channels, I ain't gonna gripe, will save my self some money & let the TV do it's thing Thanks __________________ It could be that the purpose of my life is only to serve as a warning to others.....