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True PIP (for computer): which tv ?

1005 Views 3 Replies 3 Participants Last post by ptt660, Jul 21, 2009

you28

Discussion Starter · Jul 21, 2009

While the samsung a750 has pip; it only works with sd input (something about signals received via the built in tuner.

My understanding is that DRM is the basis for this limitation. Anyways; do any of the TVs support pip for hdmi/dvi input from a computer or do they all have the limitation of seen on the samsung (which imho makes it useless).

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tvmaster

· #2 · Jul 21, 2009

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Originally Posted by you28 /forum/post/16861588

While the samsung a750 has pip; it only works with sd input (something about signals received via the built in tuner.

My understanding is that DRM is the basis for this limitation. Anyways; do any of the TVs support pip for hdmi/dvi input from a computer or do they all have the limitation of seen on the samsung (which imho makes it useless).

I too have researched this, and there are very few choices. The Samsung system is best used in a PAP mode, where both images take up equal screen real estate. But if it's PIP you're interested in, the only way I can see getting the best out of it would be to plug a satellite or cable box into the antenna jack and set the Samsung to channel 3 or 4, and then change channels at the box. Some cable companies pass HD channels down the pipe over the raw coax, so you could check that out as well.

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you28

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 21, 2009

I'm unsure how this solution would allow me to 'watch' tv; but pop up (pip in) the computer image as needed; or (more frequent) work on the computer and watch tv in a pip ?

(i.e, with the samsung system I did not see how to split the screen between a computer and tv).

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Originally Posted by tvmaster /forum/post/16862819

I too have researched this, and there are very few choices. The Samsung system is best used in a PAP mode, where both images take up equal screen real estate. But if it's PIP you're interested in, the only way I can see getting the best out of it would be to plug a satellite or cable box into the antenna jack and set the Samsung to channel 3 or 4, and then change channels at the box. Some cable companies pass HD channels down the pipe over the raw coax, so you could check that out as well.

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ptt660

· #4 · Jul 21, 2009

The lack of split screen and/or pip in these current LCD panels is a bummer!

I am now of the opinion that I would be better off squeezing a smaller 32-37" panel in my a/v room next to a bigger panel. Yeah it will cost a few more scheckels, but hey it's only money!

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