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Slava Barouline · November 3rd, 2007, 07:55 AM

Hi

New notebooks come with HDMI port

For example Dell XPS 1730
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...dhs1&~lt=popup

In tech spec it says 'HDMI via DVI adapter'
I am not sure what it does and was wondering if it can be used to capture video from HV20 via HDMI?

Thanks
Slava

Paul Tauger · November 3rd, 2007, 01:06 PM

I don't know about the Dell. My Sony Vaio docking station has a DVI port. I can use it to provide video to an HDMI-input television (DVI doesn't carry audio), but it can't be used for capture -- it's just another video-out.

Dan Keaton · November 3rd, 2007, 05:39 PM

If you have a DVI-D port on your computer, you can purchase, or it may come up, a DVI-D to HDMI adapter.

The video signals on the DVI-D port can then be plugged into an HDMI.

Depending on the adapter, you may need a HDMI to HDMI cable.

Note: HDMI normaly has audio, but DVI-D does not carry audio, so you will need to add separate audio cables to make up the difference.

Slava Barouline · November 3rd, 2007, 06:08 PM

Guy at work has one of those Dells

I guess the only way is to try
;-)

Are there any programs I can use to capture via HDMI?

Thanks

Chris Soucy · November 3rd, 2007, 07:32 PM

The "HDMI via DVI" mentioned in the specs for that laptop will be HDMI out only, not in.

Connecting a HDMI capable camera to that port will not allow you to ingest HDMI, and tho' highly unlikely, could damage either the laptop or the camera (or both).

CS

Dan Keaton · November 4th, 2007, 01:38 AM

As Chris said, you will not be able to capture on the Dell laptop via the HDMI output port.

One way to caputure via HDMI is to use an HDMI to HD-SDI converter, then record via HD-SDI.

One way to then record via HD-SDI is via the upcoming Convergent Design's Flash XDR.

Other ways to record via HD-SDI is via very expensive tape decks with HD-SDI input.

Slava Barouline · November 4th, 2007, 02:12 AM

I think it's a matter of time when HDMI will be supported better

I suspected I cannot capture using HDMI via DVI adapter, but wanted to check

Thank you everyone

John Hotze · November 5th, 2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slava Barouline

I think it's a matter of time when HDMI will be supported better

I suspected I cannot capture using HDMI via DVI adapter, but wanted to check

Thank you everyone

I think you're correct, HDMI is about to rule the world of video. Have you seen the increase of HDMI devices in the past year or 6 months.

Ben Syverson · November 5th, 2007, 03:47 PM

I hope someone develops an ExpressCard HDMI capture board -- I can't see myself buying another desktop machine...

November 3rd, 2007, 07:55 AM	#1
Slava Barouline Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 47	HDMI via DVI Hi New notebooks come with HDMI port For example Dell XPS 1730 http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...dhs1&~lt=popup In tech spec it says 'HDMI via DVI adapter' I am not sure what it does and was wondering if it can be used to capture video from HV20 via HDMI? Thanks Slava

November 3rd, 2007, 05:39 PM	#3
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	If you have a DVI-D port on your computer, you can purchase, or it may come up, a DVI-D to HDMI adapter. The video signals on the DVI-D port can then be plugged into an HDMI. Depending on the adapter, you may need a HDMI to HDMI cable. Note: HDMI normaly has audio, but DVI-D does not carry audio, so you will need to add separate audio cables to make up the difference. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

November 3rd, 2007, 07:32 PM	#5
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,688 Images: 18	Hi Slava.......... The "HDMI via DVI" mentioned in the specs for that laptop will be HDMI out only, not in. Connecting a HDMI capable camera to that port will not allow you to ingest HDMI, and tho' highly unlikely, could damage either the laptop or the camera (or both). CS

November 4th, 2007, 01:38 AM	#6
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	As Chris said, you will not be able to capture on the Dell laptop via the HDMI output port. One way to caputure via HDMI is to use an HDMI to HD-SDI converter, then record via HD-SDI. One way to then record via HD-SDI is via the upcoming Convergent Design's Flash XDR. Other ways to record via HD-SDI is via very expensive tape decks with HD-SDI input. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

November 3rd, 2007, 01:06 PM	#2
Paul Tauger Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles (recently from San Francisco) Posts: 954	I don't know about the Dell. My Sony Vaio docking station has a DVI port. I can use it to provide video to an HDMI-input television (DVI doesn't carry audio), but it can't be used for capture -- it's just another video-out.

November 3rd, 2007, 06:08 PM	#4
Slava Barouline Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 47	Guy at work has one of those Dells I guess the only way is to try ;-) Are there any programs I can use to capture via HDMI? Thanks

November 4th, 2007, 02:12 AM	#7
Slava Barouline Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 47	I think it's a matter of time when HDMI will be supported better I suspected I cannot capture using HDMI via DVI adapter, but wanted to check Thank you everyone

November 5th, 2007, 03:47 PM	#9
Ben Syverson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 434	I hope someone develops an ExpressCard HDMI capture board -- I can't see myself buying another desktop machine...