Comcast DVr with HDMI question

[Seanb61]

Hi all,

I just got Comcast installed yesterday. I have two 6412 DVR’s one has a DVI port the other has HDMI. My Z3 projector has only HDMI – I ordered a DVI to HDMI cable (a few days ago) assuming I would get DVR’s with DVI port. Now I am thinking that since I have one with HDMI I should just change my order to a HDMI only cable. If I don’t change it and use the DVI to HDMI cable for the projector in the DVR with the DVI port am I going to suffer in any way? Is the box with HDMI better in any way? Would a straight HDMI cable have any advantage over using the DVI to HDMI cable?

Thanks!

 

[korsjs]

using hdmi would allow you to receive audio over the same cable. there should be video difference with dvi to hdmi cable, but you would have to use seperate cables for sound.

 

[Seanb61]

using hdmi would allow you to receive audio over the same cable. there should be video difference with dvi to hdmi cable, but you would have to use seperate cables for sound.

I understand all this. What i am trying to find out is if there are any known differences in the 6412 box with DVI vs the one with HDMI - meaning, is there any advantage to using the newer, HDMI 6412 over the DVI one. I undertand pic quality shoudl be the same.

 

[jbcheshire]

If this is for Comcast service then you might get more responses if this was moved to the Comcast forum....

 

[korsjs]

Moved to comcast. i should have caught that earlier.

 

[korsjs]

I understand all this. What i am trying to find out is if there are any known differences in the 6412 box with DVI vs the one with HDMI - meaning, is there any advantage to using the newer, HDMI 6412 over the DVI one. I undertand pic quality shoudl be the same.

i don't have the 6412, but hopefully some of our users will be able to chime in.

 

[Wayne88]

DCT 6412 with HDMI!

I understand all this. What i am trying to find out is if there are any known differences in the 6412 box with DVI vs the one with HDMI - meaning, is there any advantage to using the newer, HDMI 6412 over the DVI one. I undertand pic quality shoudl be the same.

Wow I am excited to hear that they have made a newer generation DCT-6412 with HDMI instead of just DVI, Component and firewire. I have been using HDMI/DVI hybrid cable and using composit audio for sound. This will improve sound quality and reduce numbers of cables. I am going to ask for a swap imediately (or maybe not since so many DCT-6412s are duds and I finally have a good one .....after one dud).......what to do.....

Wayne

 

[deadsoulz]

Let me know if they swap for you, I have a DVI one, and would really like the one with HDMI/Serial ATA

 

[Wayne88]

HDMI on 6412

I will keep calling them........ or maybe (when I drop off modem.... bought my own...) I will ask them in person here in Baltimore about HDMI boxes.
Wayne

 

[Wayne88]

Looks like they have them!

I called Comcast and they now have the DCT-6412 with HDMI (in Baltimore area). I scheduled a service call to swap out my DVI version.
Wayne

 

[jgantert]

Damn, I still only have Component (no DVI active on the SA8000HD)

-John

 

[soupensu]

The HDMI is the latest. THe video quality should be same as DVI. You get the Audio + VIdeo on the HDMI which eliminates the cabling.

HDMI is the latest standard and since it is NO worse than the DVI AND it has digital Audio. I would get the HDMI swap if it is free.

Sou-Pen

 

[jgantert]

Yep, just double checked with Comcast, and they have NO DVR WITH DVI output!!! Unbelievable!

-John