Welcome to our community

Be a part of something great, join today!

Log in
  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Dell 2408's don't work!!! Please recommend a LCD via HDMI

Carlos Prio

Carlos Prio

Well-known member
Joined
May 13, 2007
Messages
482
Reaction score
7
Points
18
Location
Miami, Florida US
My Dell 2408's don't work!!! I am really bummed because it's great for the money. Is there a list of functioning monitors over HDMI or can some of you guys recommend a fair quality low cost (18"-30") LCD for location/studio use??? Please save me the trip to BB with my Red to test monitors.

Thanks in advance,
Prio
 
You can buy any HDSDI (take 720p preview out from R1) to HDMI converter (AJA, BM, etc,...) an it always works.

The most converters would also scale that 720p signal to 1080p or higher 2K,...
 
Did you try another HDMI cable? Not all cables will work.

I'm very fond of my Gateway fhx2300 ( http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668278.php )

dirt cheap.... looks good..... vesa mounts to a c-stand... fits in a pelican 1600 case.

I take it on shoots with my RED and the clients love it.

Bought it on a whim at best buy....
 
They should work, ours do. Try re-checking connections and other HDMI cable.
 
Hello Sanjin,

Thanks for the proper solution but the operative word here is CHEAP!!! Red's HDMI output to a lite, Vesa mount to c-stand, good picture $200 monitor.

Cheers,
Prio



Sanjin Jukic said:
You can buy any HDSDI (take 720p preview out from R1) to HDMI converter (AJA, BM, etc,...) an it always works.

The most converters would also scale that 720p signal to 1080p or higher 2K,...
Click to expand...
 
Dell S2408W??? Camera > monitior via HDMI??? I have tried 2 HDMI cables with no success and 1 DVI w/ a dvi>hdmi converter on one end... nothing.



Hrvoje Simic said:
They should work, ours do. Try re-checking connections and other HDMI cable.
Click to expand...
 
Carlos Prio said:
Dell S2408W??? Camera > monitior via HDMI??? I have tried 2 HDMI cables with no success and 1 DVI w/ a dvi>hdmi converter on one end... nothing.
Click to expand...

Sorry, I thought you meant 2408WFP.
 
Brian Broz

Brian Broz

What Build are you running?
Build 20 has fixed lots of compatibility problems...just make sure if you're using an HDMI to DVI cable that you set the camera to DVI in the system menu!

Hope that helps,

BBroz
 
How about a Samsung XL2370

How about a Samsung XL2370

Has anyone tried a Samsung XL2370??? If it works I am thinking of building one into the lid of a Pelican 1650. For my application it actually makes more sense then the Vesa C-stand.
 
Build 20.1.3


Brian Broz said:
What Build are you running?
Build 20 has fixed lots of compatibility problems...just make sure if you're using an HDMI to DVI cable that you set the camera to DVI in the system menu!

Hope that helps,

BBroz
Click to expand...
 
Carlos,

Is it a 2408W or 2408WFP? I have used my 2408WFP for hours on end when I was setting back-focus on the Birger. Lovely large picture. In fact as soon as I can afford one, I am going to grab a AJA HD-SDI converter and migrate one of my 2408's into RED duty. Then I may buy one (or 2) of the new Dell 24" models.

But as was mentioned, I had to set the menu/DVI option for it to work.

YMMV
 
Carlos,

I think you should look into this deeper as I'm convinced the DELL monitor will work. If you're having trouble with HDMI then get a $5 HDMI/DVI converter and try that. If you are already connecting via DVI, check the RED menu settings.
 
Its a S2408W sold at bestbuy & Dell- for about $249 & $219 at dell. I bought a bunch for Mac Minis and second heads on Imacs. For the most part they are great!!!! but I am really bummed I cannot use them via HDMI on the RED. I am now obsessed with getting a cheap light weight monitor for my location work. Note- I have been using an Old School Sharp Aquos 26" (Excellent) but weighs 30+lbs.

My new considerations-

01. 2408WFP- Can someone confirm that the 2408WFP works w/ RED reliably via HDMI???

02. Samsung XL2370

03. Samsung P2570







Scott Miller said:
Carlos,

Is it a 2408W or 2408WFP? I have used my 2408WFP for hours on end when I was setting back-focus on the Birger. Lovely large picture. In fact as soon as I can afford one, I am going to grab a AJA HD-SDI converter and migrate one of my 2408's into RED duty. Then I may buy one (or 2) of the new Dell 24" models.

But as was mentioned, I had to set the menu/DVI option for it to work.

YMMV
Click to expand...
 
I am going to buy a new cable and some adapters today... I am also hunting down these new Samsungs to try. Is anybody using Samsungs successfully???


jimhare said:
Carlos,

I think you should look into this deeper as I'm convinced the DELL monitor will work. If you're having trouble with HDMI then get a $5 HDMI/DVI converter and try that. If you are already connecting via DVI, check the RED menu settings.
Click to expand...
 
Maybe we could ask Jeff to start an official "Confirmed Monitors List"???
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top