High Definition Multimedia Interface

Link to HDMI CABLES
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

What are the advantages of HDMI over existing analog interfaces such as composite, S-Video and component video?
Quality HDMI transfers uncompressed digital audio and video for the highest, crispest image quality. All Digital HDMI ensures an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with analog interfaces and their unnecessary digital-to-analog conversions. Low-cost HDMI provides the quality and functionality of a digital interface while also supporting uncompressed video formats in a simple, cost-effective manner. Audio HDMI supports multiple audio formats, from standard stereo to multi-channel surround-sound. Ease-of-use HDMI combines video and multi-channel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems. Intelligence HDMI supports communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality.

Questions and Answers:
Is HDMI backward-compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)? Yes, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI using the CEA-861 profile for DTVs. HDMI DTVs will display video received from existing DVI-equipped products, and DVI-equipped TVs will display video from HDMI sources.
Will current HD TVs and set-top boxes using DVI-HDTV be compatible with HDMI devices? Yes. Currently there are TVs with DVI-HDTV inputs available from a variety of manufacturers. Those devices will be compatible with future HDMI-equipped products.

What types of video does HDMI support? HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats (720p, 1080i, and even 1080p). It also has the flexibility to support enhanced definition formats such as 480p, as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL.

Products Supporting HDMI:
DVD Players and Recorders: Single Disc Player
  • Toshiba SD5960 Cinema Series Progressive Scan DVD Player with HDMI Output

    Televisions (TVs): LCD Flat Panel
  • JVC LT32X575 32 Inch LCD TV
  • Panasonic TC22LH1 22-Inch 16:9 LCD Monitor
  • Panasonic TC26LX20 26 Inch Viera LCD TV with HDMI Input
  • Panasonic TC32LX20 32 Inch Viera LCD TV with HDMI Input
  • Sharp LC20PX1U 20 Inch LCD TV
  • Sharp LC26GD6U 26 Inch LCD TV
  • Sharp LC32G4U 32 Inch LCD Panel
  • Sharp LC32GD6U 32 Inch LCD Monitor
  • Sharp LC37G4U 37 Inch LCD Panel
  • Sharp LC45GX6U 45 Inch 16:9 LCD Display

    Televisions (TVs): Plasma Flat Panel
  • JVC PD42V475 42 Inch Plasma TV
  • JVC PD42X795 42 Inch Plasma TV
  • JVC PD50X795 50 Inch Plasma TV
  • Panasonic TH42PX20UP 42-Inch HD Ready Plasma Display
  • Panasonic TH50PX20UP 50-Inch HD Ready Plasma Display
  • Pioneer PDP4340HD 43 inch PureVision Plasma TV with PureDrive
  • Pioneer PDP5040HD 50 inch Plasma TV
  • Pioneer Elite PRO1000HDI 50 Inch PureVision Plasma Television

    Televisions (TVs): Projector
  • Sony VPLHS20 Cineza HDTV Capable LCD Projector
  • Sony VPLHS3 HDTV Capable Projector

    Televisions (TVs): Rear Projection
  • JVC HD52Z575 52 Inch TV
  • Panasonic PT47WXD63 47 Inch High Definition Rear Projection TV with ATSC Tuner
  • Panasonic PT47X54 47 Inch HD Television with HDMI Input
  • Panasonic PT50LCX63 50 Inch LCD Projection TV with ATSC Tuner
  • Panasonic PT53TW54 53 In HDTV Television with 6 Speaker VIVA Sound System
  • Panasonic PT53WXD63 53-Inch High Definition Rear Projection TV with ATSC Tuner
  • Panasonic PT53X54 53 Inch HD Television with HDMI Input
  • Panasonic PT60LCX63 60 Inch LCD Projection TV With ATSC Tuner Built-In
  • Toshiba 46H84 46 Inch Tabletop TV
  • Toshiba 51H84 51 Inch 16:9 TV
  • Toshiba 51H94 51 Inch 16:9 TV with HDTV Tuner
  • Toshiba 57H84 57 Inch 16:9 HD Ready TV
  • Toshiba 57H94 57 Inch 16:9 TV with HDTV Tuner
  • Toshiba 65H84 65 Inch 16:9 TV