ABOUT HDMI:
The transition from analog to digital in the video world has
been quick and a key enabler of this has been HDMI, High
Definition Multimedia Interface. In order to understand the
importance of HDMI as a digital connection you need to compare
it to a conventional analog connection. It was designed around
December 2002, but hasn’t really caught on with consumers until
after 2004. There are three main connection types for DVI,
DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (analog only) and DVI-I (digital
& analog). Virtually all HD equipment utilizes HDMI to
transport audio/video from the sources to the display. HDMI is
the latest digital HDTV interconnection standard. Mainly
because it included both audio and video in one simple screw-on
connection. What is HDMI: HDMI is an acronym for High
Definition Multi-Media Interface.
HDMI cables come in when you want to hook up a High
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) system with that of a
DVI. HDMI cables are digital video cables that usually don't
pass audio. You can purchase cables that have lengths of 25,
30, 50, 75, 100, and 150 feet. HDMI is NOT a lossless transfer
mechanism. However HDMI also provides the ability to carry
audio signals, in addition to video, as well as incorporating
HDCP, which is a Digital Rights Management technology. HDMI is
High Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI also offers this
connection method of combining both digital audio and
video.
It also supports a special format type known as Deep Color.
If you need a cable longer then 10 feet you will definitely
want to consider top quality cables. resolution of the HDTV
(720p or 1080i), the signal still has to be "re-clocked" in the
As digital content can manifest itself in a variety of sizes,
resolutions and formats, HDMI-enabled systems will
automatically configure to display content in the most
effective format. Since DVI is the predecessor to HDMI, HDMI
and DVI are identical as far as video is concerned. This format
is also supported by Hollywood. HDMI cables have the added
benefit of carrying video and audio signals with a single
cable. For a sharp, clear picture accurate transmission of data
bits is essential, requiring a high quality HDMI cable.
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