| Why Is HDMI Replacing the Scart Connection? |
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As we moved out of the Analogue era into the Digital Age of technology it was always on the cards that a more advanced methods would replace the older Technology, Scart was suitable for the VHS Video age but today's Displays required a Resolution that could never be provided by compressed analogue formats. Unlike Scart and other Analogue connections The HDMI Format transfers the Audio / Video signal uncompressed, this effectively means that the interface can preserve the Source Signal and re-produce the rich sharp colours just as it was meant to be seen, Offering High Resolution and almost life like Picture Quality.
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| HDMI Resolution? |
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Since the introduction of HDMI into the CE industry the technology has moved forward so much that the original 1080i displays are now looking dated, Most High Definition ready TV's can now display Full High Def video in Full 1080p,
As the momentum gathers pace the latest batch of TV's, AV equipment and Home Computers will support the newer HDMI Version 1.4. which will allow 2k Resolution, 3D Support, Audio Return, Ethernet over HDMI.
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| HDMI Versions What are they? |
When choosing an HDMI Cable for your TV then you may notice the HDMI version numbers, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, as well as sub Version 1.3a, 1.3b, What does it all mean? It basically means the technology has become a little more advanced on each version supporting more and more devices and Technologies, However HDMI 1.3 was the upgrade that provided the major enhancements such as an increase in Bandwidth from 4.95Gbps to 10.2Gbps. HDMI v1.3 also introduced lossless compressed digital audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD, However All HDMI versions are backwards compatible.
The Latest upgrade at this moment in time is HDMI Version 1.4, V 1.4 is one of the more significant advances yet which allows the transfer of the video Signal up to 2k Resolution. 1.4 HDMI devices can support high-definition resolutions four times beyond the resolution of 1080p. Support for 4K x 2K allows the HDMI interface to transmit content with the same sort of quality found in Movie theatres.
HDMI 1.4 Supports 3D Over HDMI with the capacity of passing two simultaneous 1080p signals using one single HDMI connection. HDMI 1.3 Devices will display 3D over HDMI in 1080i.
HDMI Ethernet Channel: This adds internet and home network connectivity to HDMI. In other words, both Ethernet and HDMI functions are available within a single cable connection without the need for a separate Network Cable.
HDMI v1.4 also Introduces an Audio return Channel, new Micro HDMI Connector, expanded support for Colour spaces, and an Automotive Connection System.
***Recent Update regarding HDMI Versions: from Jan 01 2011 HDMI versions will not be displayed on any marketing Material. So Cables that support the latest enhancements will not display the version number. |
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