Upconverter still transmitting 480p... why?

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  1. {TKO}

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    I just bought a Pioneer DV-400V.

    Unfortunately, my TV does NOT have HDMI, but I got some Monster HDMI to DVI cables. I connected it, moved the entertainment center back, popped in a movie, and it looked the same. So I checked the info on my TV and it says that the source video is 720x480.

    When I tried changing the video output setting to 720 or 1080, I get sound but no video. The only thing I can figure is that the HDMI to DVI somehow inhibits the signal and I need to go straight HDMI in order to get 720 or 1080...? Maybe?

    Please advise.
     
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    You did this on the dvd player? Some upscalers will only upscale over HDMI.

    Maybe some HDCP issues? Try using a set of component cables to see what happens.


    Does the dvd player give you any indication on what signal is being output?
     
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    I thought of that exact thing. I tried the component cables and it won't upconvert either. It doesn't even give the option. And besides for some stupid reason, my TV takes a dump with component cables. S-Video looks better than component.

    And yes the choices for upconverting were through the HDMI settings only.

    It's driving me nuts.
     
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    Sounds like it only works when using HDMI.
     
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    DARN! So I guess I'm gonna have to go out and get a new TV. I have the worst luck.
     
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    Who knows, but from what I read on that site I quoted earlier, looks like it only works over HDMI.
     
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    I can't find anything that specifies if anything is lost or changed with HDMI to DVI ables though. But I guess that's the only thing it could be.

    I'm gonna see if maybe I get a response to my email to Pioneer and maybe they can explain it.

    Thanx.
     
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    Good luck and let me know what they tell you.
     
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    So Pioneer finally got back to me through email. I had to call the Customer Support line, because they couldn't answer my question via email.

    So, I called and talked to a rep. I start telling him the issue and before I finish my sentence, he cuts me off and says it won't work. So just to make sure, I ask the same question in a different way.

    It turns out that DVI will not transmit the signal properly and will not allow the DVD player to upconvert.

    Damn! So now I have to go out and get a newer, bigger TV with HDMI ports.
     

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