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    P-7811FX (Connecting HDMI devices)

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Blazeddc, Nov 12, 2008.

  1. Blazeddc

    Blazeddc Newbie

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    I am able to connect my laptop to my TV just fine, however I am wondering if it is at all possible to hook up my 360 to my P-7811FX and use it as a display. If anyone knows of a way I would greatly appreciate it. :)
     
    Blazeddc, Nov 12, 2008
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  2. ktr

    ktr Notebook Consultant

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    You will need some sort of capturing card. But the quality might not be great.
     
    ktr, Nov 12, 2008
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    Blazeddc Newbie

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    I currently use pinnacle studio (USB capture device) and thought I would be able to upgrade to hdmi, guess not. Thanks for the quick reply.
     
    Blazeddc, Nov 12, 2008
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  4. CyberVisions

    CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord

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    You won't likely be able to bring it in as an HD signal, but some systems like mine have an S-Video input so you can use the monitor as an input display. As long as you have some type of Video input connection, you shouldn't have a problem.

    One method is HDMI over Cat-5, but you need a way to decode the video signal coming to your Ethernet.
     
    CyberVisions, Nov 13, 2008
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  5. Jakamo5

    Jakamo5 Tetra Vaal

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    I wouldn't use the 7811 as a monitor, it's only 60hz refresh rate, just a personal opinion
     
    Jakamo5, Nov 13, 2008
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    same as normal tvs?
     
    narsnail, Nov 13, 2008
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  7. Jakamo5

    Jakamo5 Tetra Vaal

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    simple question, simple answer: no...
     
    Jakamo5, Nov 13, 2008
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  8. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    the problem wont be the refresh rate (my lg 32" lcd works at 59.94Hz just fine) it would be the lag and probably the poor color quality. who would like to play in a smeared pre vhs like setting when each shot is triggered half a second after you pressed the controller ?

    well some might...
     
    royk50, Nov 14, 2008
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    fiziks Notebook Evangelist

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    It would be like playing an Atari!
     
    fiziks, Nov 14, 2008
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  10. stormlifter

    stormlifter Notebook Consultant

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    You can do what you're asking OP, but the reality is it'll have too much delay to be worth the time and money to set it up.

    You'll get around 2 seconds of delay, which for a 360 is a mess.
    The monitor on the 7811 would be AMAZING for games, but since there isn't a direct hook up the delay would make it worthless.
     
    stormlifter, Nov 14, 2008
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  11. Mormegil83

    Mormegil83 I Love Lamp.

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    I miss the old superman game and haunted house... :(
     
    Mormegil83, Nov 14, 2008
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  12. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    combat ftw
     
    royk50, Nov 14, 2008
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