What is a HDMI Digital AV cable?

Answer 1

An HDMI cable connects digital audio/video devices to each other so that data can be transmitted from one device to the other. For example, a DirecTV receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray™ Disc player, or similar device, to an HDTV. It allows the transmission of both audio and video data over a single cable and it's a digital alternative to analog cables like S-Video, coaxial, composite video, or VGA.

HDMI cables are available at most electronics stores. To connect an HDMI cable from your HD DVR or HD receiver to your HDTV, just look for the port labeled "HDMI" on each device and insert the proper end of the cable into each of the ports.

Answer 2

An HDMI cable connects digital audio/video devices to each other so that data can be transmitted from one device to the other. For example, a DIRECTV receiver, DVD player, Blu-ray™ Disc player, or similar device, to an HDTV. It allows the transmission of both audio and video data over a single cable and it's a digital alternative to analog cables like S-Video, coaxial, composite video, or VGA.

HDMI cables are available at most electronics stores. To connect an HDMI cable from your HD DVR or HD receiver to your HDTV, just look for the port labeled "HDMI" on each device and insert the proper end of the cable into each of the ports.

Answer 3

It's a type of HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable that digitally transfers audio and video from a source, such as a computer's video card or a playstation 3, to an output device, usually a HDTV. To use this type of cable, both source and output must have a HDMI socket. If the source has only DVI, you must use a DVI to HDMI cable, which is not a "HDMI Digital AV cable" because it only carries the video, and separate cables must be used for audio.

Answer 4

A HDMI cable allows you to use high-definition output in many devices, such as a Blu-Ray player, HD DVD player, not just the Xbox 360. It will only work on compliant devices, however, such as HD monitors or TVs.

Answer 5

An HDMI, or High Definition Media Interface cable allows the transmission of both audio and visual data at the same time. One cable carrying both takes the place three analog video cables and six analog audio cables. The transmission is high- definition video and high- resolution audio, meaning the picture and sound is clearer and better.

Today's televisions have one or more HDMI connections. This allows computers, gaming consoles, Blu-ray Players, DVD players and more to utilize the television screen more effectively. That ultimately translates to fewer devices, or spending less money.

Many terms, such as "deep color," "HDMI 1.2 vs. 1.3 vs. 1.4," and the different types of connectors are confusing. The prices seem far greater than the general analog cables they are intended to replace.

To connect two HDMI devices, simply plug one end of the HDMI cable to the output on the originating device, such as a HD DVR, and to the input of the television. Turn the devices on and enjoy. It really is that simple.

Computers today now have HDMI ports for playing DVD's and online videos on a television screen. For older electronics, salespeople are more than happy to help identify the types of connections and electronics the customer has and suggest connectors or adapters for use. It may be that some older electronics will not support HDMI. In that case, the consumer may decide to keep the old device as long as it is working or to discard it and buy a more modern device.

Mini-HDMI cables are appearing for camcorders and other devices. They are rapidly becoming widespread on the market. One end is a miniature connector for the camcorder, and the other is a standard HDMI connector. Plug the camcorder into the computer or television for clear, perfect picture and audio. Standard cables can be used with a mini HDMI adapter.

While some sales people may try to push the expensive cables, no real difference in performance or quality has been noticed in the cheaper cables. If an HDMI cable is available for $10 or less, it would be a good purchase.