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New to High Definition media.

I recently purchased Haier 42" plazma monitor which is considered to be NOS in terms on todays TV market.
It has DVI input for the digital signal and I'd like to utilize it. As far as I know, DVI socket is only for the video signal and not for the audio like HDMI. In the monitor there's a jack for the audio looks like headphone jack. How do I utilize HDMI from cable box to TV for HDTV channels?
Another question arises what kind of DVD player I should acquire in order to view high resolution playback? I tried to utilize component video output from conventional DVD player and certainly was disappointed with performance... Yes I know how to toggle between the DVD player outputs between composite and component but still I must be missing something. Please recommend models and features a-must to have for high resolution viewing.
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chadnliz
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Getting a DVI female to male HDMI coupler may be cheaper than a special DVI to HDMI cable. I use this method on my Sony TV with no issue. Then as Surf mentioned just get coax or Toslink cable for audio, or even RCA if stereo is all you need.
As for the DVD player, do you need to select Progressive Scan (480p VIA cOMP cables because if you do then the signal may default to standard 480I signal and not look great.
For a new player you cant go wrong with any Oppo unit and they are under $200 for most models, these players have tested better than about any picture out there regardless of price.........just make sure the model states it will "upconvert".
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chadnliz
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Adaptors for this signal are not as much of an issue as with other signals........its gonna work or not so dont spend alot of cash becuase it wont matter. The only issue with my adaptor was the length it adds and I wrapped the connection with Electrical tape as its own weight looked like it may come loose in time.
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