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Toshiba HMX HDTV - cannot connect to computer per Toshiba???

Feb 9, 2005 1:57PM PST

Any one have any ideas why I shouldn't be able to connect my HP Media Center to the Toshiba 62HMX that I bought specifically for that purpose? The manual says not to use the HDMI connection to link with a computer. Of course this is what you learn when you unpack it and read the manual... not before you lay down $3500!

As far as I can tell, there shouldn't be any difference between my computer's graphics card and the latest DVD players...?

Toshiba doesn't say that the warranty will be void, but it does repeat the admonition not to connect to computer several times in the manual. Why don't they advise such on their website, the box and advertising materials if it's a real issue???

Anyone recommend alternative TV's?

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Just curious.
Feb 9, 2005 3:36PM PST

I thought the HDMI standard allow for DVI connections. Have you talk with Toshiba?

So I would think if it doesn't work with Toshiba tv then it will not work with other brands either.

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not designed to receive signal from computer
Feb 10, 2005 3:17AM PST

Spoke w/Toshiba TV Cust Svc gentleman who explained that the tv is apparently not designed to receive a signal from a computer... apparently some LCD's ARE able to handle.

However, he went on to explain that IF I'm using my computer as a DVD, as opposed to a MONITOR, I should be ok. (using Media Center as an entertainment hub is not permissable on this tv...).

In addition, he offered a work around suggesting that my problem relating to powering up could be related to HDMI/DVI connection and the order in which I'm turning on the computer vs the tv: need to turn on TV THEN turn on computer. This isn't realistic as I leave the computer on many hours/day so it can record off sat receiver like TIVO. My thinking is I'll disconnect the DVI/HDMI connection and plug it in only when TV is on and I want to watch what's on the computer.

Other thoughts?

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Thanks for sharing this interesting bit of info.
Feb 11, 2005 12:56AM PST

I do not see the logic in this but it is interesting nonetheless. However you do it, hope you find a solution real soon. Good luck.

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Solution: unplug HDMI connector
Feb 14, 2005 9:47AM PST

Hi, with the info Toshiba gave me, I've just started disconnecting from my computer at the end of the day; re-connecting when I sit down to watch TV. Fortunately I have easy access to the cable.

It appears that the computer powering on/off sends signal/power to the HDMI on back of TV. This sets off the protective circuitry and puts it into non-start mode.

A little inconvenient, but manageable.

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ok well
Jun 28, 2005 3:18PM PDT

most tv setx are not designed to be computer monotrs persay, but most or the lastest video cards especially nvidia which wa smost likeley the brand that ure media center pc is using changes the computer signal to be aceptable with tv standards(tell me which video card is in the pc) which means when the signal goes to ure pc to ure tv its changes into the same signal standard for instance ure dvd player uses, what tobisha probably is tyring to be liable to is the fact of possible burn in but u can do resarch to prvent that or incase something gets screwed up if the signal is not converted into tv standars

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re: pc>hdtv
Jul 17, 2005 4:27PM PDT

The Samsung HLR4264 has a SVGA input and, according to samung, is designed to double as a pc monitor, at 2200 (roughly) its a decent price too, but a bit out of my budget, but for anyone who has the money and is trying to solve the pc hdtv problem it might help