IO board to DVI input possible?

[Norkusa]

I just purchased a CRT HDTV (1080i) on a whim for $20 and was hoping to use it with my Mister setup. The tv comes with component + DVI-HDCP inputs and I was hoping to connect my Mister to the DVI input. Is it possible to do this assuming I find the correct adapter + cables? Also, is there any advantage to using the DVI connection over component? The manual says both inputs are capable of displaying in 1080i.

[Hectic]

Hi there.

I'm not fan of interlaced scan modes. So i'd check if the TV allows lowres progressive modes (u got VGA output?). By the way, I think you just need one of these simple adapters depending if u're using HDMI or VGA.

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[Norkusa]

Thanks a lot for the help! Both inputs will accept 1080i or 480p. Does it make more sense to just use VGA to Component then? Or will I see a big improvement while using DVI @ 480p? I already have the component cables + VGA adapter to do that from my IO board already, so maybe that's the way to go here.

[Hectic]

Does it make more sense to just use VGA to Component then?

Well, I thought IO couldn't get a YPbPr signal. But I just saw this thread. So yes, u just need that cable if u prefer component input over DVI.