The Denon's HDMI output might require HDCP and your old DVI-input display may not support it.
Using a Computer Monitor with an AVR
Solved my problem of not having a source for the basement system - wife is allowing me to reclaim my Oppo from upstairs (she can listen to CDs using the XBox) so now I can have my music streaming service in the basement but alas - no display!
Can't use Rhapsody without some sort of video - impossible to navigate - so until I get my projector and screen (still a ways off) I figured I was stuck. And then something hit me like a two-ton heavy thing; what if I can use an extra computer monitor I have laying around? That's a display, right? Hmmm... how to connect this thing...
Denon has HDMI out to the monitor. Monitor has DVI or Displayport in. Ok, I'll just buy a conversion cable.
But before I spend 10 or 15 bucks on that cable, has anyone tried this - connecting a computer monitor to your AVR - and did it work?
Can't use Rhapsody without some sort of video - impossible to navigate - so until I get my projector and screen (still a ways off) I figured I was stuck. And then something hit me like a two-ton heavy thing; what if I can use an extra computer monitor I have laying around? That's a display, right? Hmmm... how to connect this thing...
Denon has HDMI out to the monitor. Monitor has DVI or Displayport in. Ok, I'll just buy a conversion cable.
But before I spend 10 or 15 bucks on that cable, has anyone tried this - connecting a computer monitor to your AVR - and did it work?
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I tried something like that once, and I could not get it to work, probably for the reasons that Kal just stated
I do the exact opposite, and use my TVs for my computer screen. If you have DVI output, and inputs it should work though, as I don't think HDCP would be an issue anymore. Do you by any chance have component hookups?
No component hookups, it is a pretty new monitor with both DVI (full digital) and Display Port connections, I didn't think HDCP would be an issue with the Display Port connection so I was leaning in that direction.
I suppose for 10 or 15 bucks, it's worth a shot and if it doesn't work, I can always return the cable. I think...
I suppose for 10 or 15 bucks, it's worth a shot and if it doesn't work, I can always return the cable. I think...
Are you streaming directly to the Oppo (wireless)? If you have a network, can you just stream to a laptop & use an HDMI to the Denon? Or are you using another streaming divice?
Buy the cable locally or on Amazon, and you should have no problem returning it. If it doesn't work just return it as defective.No component hookups, it is a pretty new monitor with both DVI (full digital) and Display Port connections, I didn't think HDCP would be an issue with the Display Port connection so I was leaning in that direction.
I suppose for 10 or 15 bucks, it's worth a shot and if it doesn't work, I can always return the cable. I think...
Yes I don't think it will work.
You might have to spend $100 and get an HDMI computer monitor. Or check used.
You might have to spend $100 and get an HDMI computer monitor. Or check used.
Do you need a display for music...if not why not try a tablet for selecting your music to play via an app? I believe the Oppo app will allow this.
I don't own a tablet, and I really only need a display so I can navigate through Rhapsody whenever I want to stream music. Don't really need a display for any other music (CDs, DVDs, etc.) but I suppose I'd also need it to see the files when playing FLACs on the Oppo from a thumb drive. It's just that I don't want to shell out a few hundred bucks for a small flat screen TV when I have this nice monitor laying around.
You can pick up a 8" tablet for $50, and download the apps for your Oppo, and most likely your AVR. If the Oppo sees your music it will display the songs on the app or your screen as I recall.I don't own a tablet, and I really only need a display so I can navigate through Rhapsody whenever I want to stream music. Don't really need a display for any other music (CDs, DVDs, etc.) but I suppose I'd also need it to see the files when playing FLACs on the Oppo from a thumb drive. It's just that I don't want to shell out a few hundred bucks for a small flat screen TV when I have this nice monitor laying around.
Rhapsody app..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhapsody&hl=en
I used a computer monitor (HP LP247w) connected to a Denon AVR 2310 receiver for a while. The source was a Cambridge Audio 650BD universal player (pretty similar to Oppo BPD-83). In conclusion, that setup worked properly..... has anyone tried this - connecting a computer monitor to your AVR - and did it work?
Something like this may work, pretty cheap if it doesn't.
http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/hdmi-to-dvi-adapter
From the sound of this article, the Display Port could be your best option.
http://www.displayport.org/faq/
Q. Does DisplayPort include content protection capability?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/DisplayPort-DP-Display-Port-Male-to-HDMI-Female-Video-Adapter-Black/46568494?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=142&adid=22222222227034231214&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=55653020858&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=86830824578&veh=sem
http://www.walmart.com/c/kp/hdmi-to-dvi-adapter
From the sound of this article, the Display Port could be your best option.
http://www.displayport.org/faq/
Q. Does DisplayPort include content protection capability?
http://www.walmart.com/ip/DisplayPort-DP-Display-Port-Male-to-HDMI-Female-Video-Adapter-Black/46568494?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=142&adid=22222222227034231214&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=55653020858&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=86830824578&veh=sem
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