| Author |
Message
|
| Ironsides |
 Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:12 am Post subject: What can you tell me about BNC monitor connections? |
 |
|
Joined: 04 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
|
| I have a top of the line Sony 21" CRT monitor model GDM-F500R that has both HD15 and 5 BNC connectors. Because of the .22mm dot pitch I would like to use this monitor with my new video card that has dual DVI connectors. I have heard that the BNC connectors give a superior image display compared to the analog HD15 connector. Will I get a better picture using a DVI-A to 5BNC cable? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
| Jeramie |
| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Site Admin
Joined: 10 Aug 2007
Posts: 58
|
I cannot honestly answer that question as I haven't ever compared the two. I always assumed they would be of the same quality due to the fact that both connections are the same signal type (thats why it can be converted with just a simple cable). I personally don't see a diffrence in quality between a SVGA or DVI-A (5 BNC in equal to both SVGA and DVI-A). But if you are curious, DVI-A 5 to BNC monitor cables be had for a fairly cheap price. 
If you decide to give it a try, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the results.
Last edited by Jeramie on Fri May 02, 2008 9:07 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
| Ironsides |
| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject: Sony specs for 5 BNC |
|
|
Joined: 04 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
|
The user manual for the Sony GDM-F500R monitor doesn't have a lot to say about the 5 BNC connection. I have located a vendor that sells the cable with a DVI-A connector but haven't ordered it yet. According to Sony "This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals." Then it says, the five BNC connectors are Red-Green-Blue-HD-VD. and this little note at the end, "Plug & Play (DDC) does not apply to the five BNC connectors. If you want to use Plug & Play, connect your computer to the HD15 connector using the supplied video signal cable."
Somewhere along the way I read years ago that the 5 BNC connection was desireable for more detailed display as in CAD programs. I also recall several PC magazines named it there monitor of choice for many years running before flat panel digital displays arrived.
I will post an update when I get the DVI-A 5BNC cable. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
