vga vs hdmi/dvi connection

Use the native resolution the display physically has, in this case, 1024 x 768. The bad is that it's a rectangular pixel, so the text quality isn't going to be that great.

But yes, go with the DVI connection for best PQ and TQ.

Actually VGA connection should give better PQ when it comes to PC use on the Pio. The HDMI input on the Pio won't accept 1024 x 768.

This is because the VGA connection will allow 1:1 pixel mapping, meaning the tv will not scale or adjust/stretch the image which is preferable for PC images.

I use the SVGA cable with an integrated audio cable from the forum sponsor monoprice.com and have been very happy with it. Others here use the same cable and from what I've heard they too have been satisfied. This way you can also run audio from your PC to your tv.

Here is a link to the 50' cable, although they do sell shorter lengths and also sell VGA and SVGA cables without audio. http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...ormat=2&style=

d3athlok didn't state what model of Pioneer plasma TV.

Second, he said DVI and I said "DVI". HDMI is never considered great for PC use. It's not intended for such use anyway, except for some 1080P native panels that have HDMI connections. You can then theoretically have 1:1 pixel mapping. I was under the impression that the Pio commercial models have DVI connection available. I know at least some definitely do, because at my work we have two Pioneer PDP-505CMX's, in my hardware storage room.

I was under the impression that the Pio Commercial model via DVI should give you 1024 x 768 on a 42" model. No guess work please... I'd like to hear someone who actually done it and tested.


SVGA cable can put out very good PQ. It depends on the quality and distance of the cable. Cheap quality cable and long length will provide crappy IQ and TQ. The TQ will look like garbage..... ghosting all over the place and colors will be off.

I am the master of using SVGA cables and I know whas are good stuff. But you just can't beat the digital connection, DVI/DVI-D. HDMI has problems due to inability to adjust resolutions to your needs and the 1:1 pixel mapping for many 768p TVs out there.

............ And if I remember correctly, the Pio (both the commercial and consumer) 50" models do not have 1366 x 768. They are 1365 x 768 in which the 1:1 ratio cannot be performed, no matter what connection type you use. The VGA will give you great resolution options but I don't think they'll give you 1:1 unless you successfully manage it using PowerStrip.

The 1024 x 768 display (42"'ers), that's iffy....... You can't have 1:1 regardless... you *can* use the VGA to possibly change the resolutions to 1366 x 768(if it even lets you) but the image and test will be a little blurry because you are not using the native resolution, and incorrect aspect ratio.....

ahemm.........

Ok, let's break this down....

d3athlok did not need to state the model, although that would have helped you. But what he did do was title this thread vga vs hdmi/dvi connection, therefore it seems he is looking to go with either VGA - VGA or HDMI - DVI....right? Then he says his PC has a VGA and DVI connection...so therefore the TV has both VGA and HDMI inputs.

You suggested to begin with that he go with DVI connection, but that would mean he'd have to go DVI - HDMI, and now you say not to go HDMI. I think maybe you misunderstood his post and or title?

I use a cheap $20.40 Monoprice SVGA cable (linked above) that is 50' long and I continue to have great success with it.

The 50" and 60" Pio's that are 1365 x 768 WILL do 1:1 via VGA connection - Powerstrip is not needed. You have to send 1360 x 768 and there will be 5 columns of unused pixels - therefore producing a 1:1 pixel map.

Same with the 42" Pio's that are 1024 x 768. They will accept 1024 x 768 via VGA producing a 1:1 pixel map with no lost columns of pixels. Powerstrip is not needed for this either.

Here is what the Pio consumer and Elite panels accept via VGA connection:




What does that mean? Are you trying to be smart or funny because you thought you were correcting me? It seems you were trying to correct me but instead it is you that didn't understand or misunderstood the question and did not answer correctly....