Posts Tagged HDMI Cable

4×4 HDMI – Ethernet CAT 5X6 Matrix Router

Aug 18

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This unique 4×4 HDMI Ethernet Matrix Router has user configurable outputs. Each of the outputs can be configured for either

  • HDMI cable connection OR 2) CAT 5/ 6 Cable Connection. The Ethernet CAT 5/6 Matrix Switch is a complete HD routing solution for whole home HDTV systems.
  • In addition, Infrared Extension allows I.R. signals to be sent from viewing area to the equipment room over CAT-5/6 Cables.
  • Ethernet cables and connectors are easily field terminated thus allowing installers to easily install the proper length cable needed for ultimate flexibility and eliminate logistics problems of having custom length HDMI cables.

The 4×4 HDMI Matrix features 4 HDMI inputs, 4 HDMI Outputs, RS-232 control and fits in a 1RU rack mount housing for professional installations.
The 4×4 HDMI / Ethernet CAT5-6 Matrix Switch supports 1080P HD resolutions.
HDMI is the latest standard for distributing High Definition Digital Video and Audio in high def displays for 2 reasons:

  • uncompressed digital format ensures the best picture quality and
  • HDMI allows content providers to ensure that their intellectual property is protected through HDCP.

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HTC EVO 4G’s HDMI Cable

May 25

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The HTC EVO 4G offers a sharp and smooth video experience on the phone itself, but for a device with 720p capabilities, it isn’t quite as crisp as it should be when using the  HDMI output.

MoreThe EVO 4G has a big screen, but sometimes you’ll want to watch your content on an even bigger one. So the phone has a Micro-HDMI (Type D) port on the bottom, which works with a compatible cable to hook your phone up to an HDTV. The cable is sold separately; we found them online for $17 by searching “Micro-HDMI cable.”

When you plug the cable into the phone, a small “HDMI” icon appears in your alert bar. Unfortunately, the TV doesn’t mirror the phone’s UI. Only videos and slideshows play on the TV – the rest of your content is stuck on your phone, including still images, games, and presentations.

We tried the cable with two TVs, a Samsung and a ViewSonic. The Viewsonic TV read our signal as 480p and delivered a horribly blocky, artifact-filled image. The Samsung TV did better. A stored, 640-by-480 MPEG4 video played smoothly, although there were some visible artifacts. An H.264 video displayed horrible artifacting in any scene with much movement.

YouTube videos in HQ mode played decently over Wi-Fi; non-HQ YouTube videos were unwatchable. TV shows from CBS’s TV.com app and mSpot’s Mobile Movies app played on the screen in standard-def in a small window surrounded by black bars, but they played smoothly. Sprint TV refused to play on the screen at all.

Overall, we were quite disappointed with the HDMI experience on the Sprint EVO 4G. It’s unclear why you can’t view a wider range of content on the big screen – everything should get piped through this video out. More content should play in full screen, too. Hopefully future software updates will improve this function.

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Updated MckBook

May 21

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Basically, now you can use the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to pass both audio and video through a single cable.  In the previous MacBook you could only pass video through the Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable.  The only option for passing audio was to use the audio out port on the MacBook.  This is self-defeating since HDMI is fully capable of passing both audio and video.

The current iMac and MacBook Pros offer this feature with the Mini DisplayPort, and now the MacBook is equipped with this hardware.  One would think that Apple is blurring the lines between their entry level MacBook and their Macbook Pros.  I would have to disagree with that statement.  Apple is giving the consumer better hardware for less money.  With this new MacBook you’re getting more bang for your buck.

As a side note, I noticed that Apple has not included a FireWire 800 port.  The entry level MacBook has had this port removed for sometime now.  You can only get this port on the MacBook Pro line.  When it was first removed there was a huge uproar in the Mac community, and rightfully so.  A lot of people use FireWire devices for things like FireWire hard drives, or for placing their Mac in Target Disk Mode to transfer data.

As I mentioned earlier, Apple is giving us more for less.  With the exception of the FireWire 800 port we are getting better hardware than what was previously offered.  With this new information in hand you can now connect your MacBook to your HDMI enabled TV and start watching movies and TV shows right from your MacBook.

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Decide Between VGA, DVI, and HDMI for Your Monitor Connection

May 19

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Reader Mike ordered a new Dell system that came with a 21.5-inch LCD monitor. Although the monitor includes VGA, DVI, and HDMI inputs, it included only a VGA cable–even though the setup instructions recommend a DVI or HDMI connection! Mike wants to know why, and whether he should bother buying a different cable.

I’m going to answer in reverse. First, I would indeed recommend using a different cable to connect your monitor to your PC. However, there’s no need to bother with HDMI unless you’re planning to watch Blu-ray movies (assuming your PC has both an HDMI video output and a Blu-ray drive).

Even then, DVI also supports the HDCP protocol necessary to view that kind of protected video content. HDMI is really best for connecting a PC to an HDTV.

Consequently, I’d go with a DVI cable. That’ll give you a pure digital signal (VGA is analog) and a much sharper picture at higher resolutions. Your Dell ST2210 has a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, which you can and should use.

Don’t worry, a DVI cable won’t cost you a fortune. Sites like Meritline and UKHDMI sell them for around $5-10, depending on length. (A six-footer should be adequate for most users.)

So, why do most monitors come with only a VGA cable? Probably because VGA is still the most common type of video connector worldwide, and, consequently, the mass-produced cables are cheap. Vendors could supply DVI cables as well, but then at least one would be going to waste.

There you have it, Mike. Drop a few extra bucks and treat your high-falutin’ monitor right.

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Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter from UKHDMI

May 18

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UKHDMI has decided to spoil our geek hearts with a two-pack Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter and that means you can choose two port savers meaning male to female. The Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter are available only today for the very special prove of £5.99 meaning that the shipping is more expensive standing at $6.

You want to know why the price is that special? That’s because the connectors are plated with 24 carat gold in order to provide the highest quality signal when connecting your devices to a HDTV or to a computer with a HDMI port.

The Right Angle Swiveling HDMI Adapter support mackuna HDMI cables of up to 10m, and they are great because you do not have to bend your cables anymore as they can be adjusted up to 90 degrees so that you can connect the cables however you want and wherever you want.

Well, it’s a great deal as these adapters usually cost more than £10.

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LG BD570 Blu-ray player Entertains you more VIA WI-FI

May 17

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London, May, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG), a major player in the global flat panel display and audio-video device market, introduce the BD570 Blu-ray player.

LG’s BD570 is no ordinary Blu-ray player. The new model’s built-in Wi-Fi allows it to connect to the internet or a home network to bring a wider variety of entertainment options to the living room.

“People shouldn’t be restricted to watching movies that come on discs,” said Stephen Gater, Head of Marketing, LG Home Entertainment Company. “We have included wireless connectivity on the BD570 that allows consumers to access content from other DLNA devices and NetCast too.”

Wireless internet access allows the BD570 to take content, such as YouTube videos, usually viewed on a small computer screen and put them onto a large TV in the living room. To make regular Blu-ray discs even better, the BD570 unlocks additional movie-related content from the web with BD-Live. This highly-connected Blu-ray player also provides convenient access to information like local and global weather forecasts from Accuweather and can connect to Picasa, to view and share photos online.

Many families have already accumulated substantial digital media libraries filled with music, movies, home videos and more. The BD570 connects via Wi-Fi to the computers on a home network or DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) – compatible storage devices. It can also be connected directly to external USB hard drives or thumb drives to play HD quality DivX and MKV movies.

The BD570 connects to most TVs with a single HDMI cable, ensuring viewers always see the highest possible picture quality with both Blu-ray discs and regular DVDs, which it up-scales to 1080p resolution.

The LG BD570 Blu-ray player is available in stores now.

Specifications:

  • Wi-Fi for simple and easy connectivity
    DLNA for in house network streaming
    External HDD Playback
    NetCast for online content of YouTube, Accuweather & Picasa
    HD Grade Movie File Playback (MKV & DivX HD)
    USB Plus for Playing Movie, Music & Photo

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What is the Difference between HDMI 1.4 and 1.3 ?

May 14

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It’s been months since HDMI Licensing’s new HDMI 1.4 spec was announced, but people seem as confused as ever.

Very little has actually changed. In the case of HDMI Rev. 1.4 with Ethernet, a couple of interesting capabilities have been added. In the case of Rev. 1.4 without Ethernet, however, there is no difference. The new Rev 1.4 spec is completely backwards compatible with the previous Rev 1.3 spec.

The HDMI Rev 1.4 cable without Ethernet uses the same connector and wires we have used from the days of Rev. 1.0. The connector and cable has 19 pins and wires that are laid out like this:

  • 8 wires are used for the balanced TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) video
  • 2 wires are used for DDC (Digital Display Channel), which carries EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) and HDCP (High Definition Content Protection)
  • 1 wire is used for the 5-volt power line
  • 1 wire is used for the HotPlug Detect signal
  • 1 wire is used for the CEC (Consumer Electronic Control)
  • 1 wire was left undefined, open for future use
Add them up and you get 13 wires out of the original 19 that are used as actually signal-carrying wires with an extra for future use. The balance of the 19 wires are used to ground these channels individually and many times wired in a common ground configuration.

In the case of HDMI 1.4 with Ethernet – now known as HEAC (HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, Control) – the wire scheme is exactly the same except for one change: the wire used for HotPlug Detect and the unused, undefined wire are now used for Ethernet and the Audio Return Channel. Under HEAC, this pair is balanced and should be twisted with a shield. Although it is not mandatory for cable makers to provide this modification to the cable, without it cables will likely fail HDMI compliance and DPL Certification.

Yep, HDMI was able to use the HotPlug Detect wire for two jobs, one being HotPlug detection and the other to support the opposite polarity of the balanced line for Ethernet and the Audio Return Channel. As far as system sources (such as Blu-ray players) and display devices (such as flat panels) are concerned, nothing has changed; the cables really “look” the same. Neat trick!

So does this mean you can ignore Rev. 1.4 and skip merrily along your way? Not quite! Longer term technology trends must be addressed in your system design.

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Who can Move HDMI Signals Long Distances over Twisted Pair Cables?

May 14

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Kramer Electronics is pleased to announce the introduction of the PT-571 and PT-572 twisted pair transmitter and receiver for HDMI signals.  The PT-571 and PT-572 can transmit HDMI signals directly over a single CAT 5/6 cable (shielded twisted pair cables are recommended). The PT-571 and PT-572 offer an extremely compact and inexpensive solution for HDMI signal transmission over long distances and are ideal for any application where long distance signal distribution is required.
 
The PT-571 converts an HDMI signal into a signal that can be run over shielded twisted pair CAT 5/6 cables. An HDMI signal can be transmitted up to 295ft. (90 meters) at 1080i resolution and up to 98ft. (30 meters) at 1080p resolution when using Kramer shielded BC-DGKat524 cable. When using Kramer BC-DGKat623 cable the 1080p distance capability increases to 230ft. (70 meters).   The PT-572 receiver then converts the signal back to an HDMI signal. The units offer up to 1.65Gbps bandwidth and are HDCP compliant and HDTV compatible if using 2 metres HDMI cable.
 
The PT-571 and PT-572 each incorporate a LED status light which lights red when receiving power only, orange when input and power are attached, and yellow when both an active input and output are attached.   The PT-571 and PT-572 pass the EDID, HPD and CEC signals from the source to the display device over the CAT 5/6 cable together with the HDMI signal.  The PT-571 employs Kramer’s Power Connect™ feature where a single connection to the transmitter powers both units.  The required 12V DC is transmitted through the CAT 5/6 cable with the other signals to the receiver.

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Do you know how does High Speed with Ethernet HDMI Cable need to setup, make it working

May 13

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  • Look in the back of your HD television. You should see one or more input jacks labeled “HDMI.” This is where the HDMI cable is attached–differing visually from the normal A/V cables in that there is only a single jack instead of three color-coded A/V jacks.
  • Attach one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI output jack on the back of your cable box, satellite box or HD/Blu-Ray DVD player.
  •  Attach the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input jack on your television.
  • Turn on your TV, and give it a little time to warm up–about 5 to 10 minutes should suffice.
  • Press the “input” button on your remote until it indicates that the TV is receiving signals from the HDMI input jack. A message will usually flash on the TV screen, stating “HDMI 1.”
  • Check the signals from your input box. They usually allow you to adjust the level of signal you can send, in figures ranging from 480i to 1080p. The higher the number, the greater the resolution will be.
  • Adjust the aspect ratio, either on your cable/satellite/DVD remote or on your TV remote. In order to maximize the picture quality, you want to make sure the aspect ratio is correct for your TV (usually either 16:9 or 4:3). You’ll be able to tell if it isn’t correct, because the figures onscreen will appear stretch or elongated.
  • Use the TV remote control to adjust the brightness, contrast, color and tint to match your particular tastes. Most HD TVs have factory settings that will work for your average viewing conditions. Once you’re receiving a signal from the HDMI cable, you can tweak the particulars to fit your needs.

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HDMI Licensing LLC has created a four-category labeling system for HDMI Cables

May 13

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In an attempt to minimize confusion surrounding HDMI 1.4, HDMI Licensing LLC has created a four-category labeling system. There previously were only two types of HDMI cables:

Standard HDMI Cable: Supports up to 720p/1080i up to bandwidth of 2.25Gbps.

High Speed HDMI Cable: Supports 1080p or higher, including 3D or 4k/2k, up to bandwidth of 10.2Gbps.
With the introduction of HDMI 1.4, there are two new cables:

Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet: Supports up to 720p/1080i supporting up to a total uncompressed bandwidth of 2.25Gbps. Adds support for HDMI Ethernet Channel (up to 100Mbps).

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet: Supports 1080p or higher up to an uncompressed bandwidth of 10.2Gbps. Adds support for HDMI Ethernet Channel (up to 100Mbps).

Only home theaters with Internet connections will require an 2m HDMI cable with Ethernet. All other existing cables will support the remaining features of HDMI 1.4.

“With HDMI 1.4, only the Ethernet Channel requires a new upgraded cable,” reiterates Jeff Park, technology evangelist for HDMI Licensing LLC. “That is only exception that requires a new cable.”

Below is a chart of all the possible features of HDMI and what cables are required for each feature. When a homeowner is watching TV (or a projector) in any format below 1080p, there are only two instances when he will need a High Speed Cable:

  1. Deep Color
  2. 120Hz from the source

In both of these cases, if the homeowner is viewing 720p or 1080i content, a High Speed Cable is necessary because those features require almost double the bandwidth of standard definition.

Finally, 120Hz from the source is very different from the 120Hz or 240Hz achieved through upscaling built into the TV. All TVs manufactured today upscale the signal inside the display. If the signal is being upscaled, having a High Speed Cable will not make a difference.

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