What Is HDMI?
HDMI is a high quality multimedia connection standard allowing smooth interaction between computers and other electronic devices.
If you’re new to technology, you may be wondering what is HDMI and how does HDMI work? High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is now the standard for television and electronic connections. It offers uncompressed, high-definition audio and video quality and is known for its ease of use.
HDMI has been adopted as the standard by more than 700 electronics manufacturers. Nearly one billion devices now have an HDMI port, including all digital televisions. HDMI is also standard on many other electronics, such as Blu-Ray disc players, multimedia computers, gaming systems and digital camcorders.
HDMI has been tested to work on current and future electronic devices. It offers higher resolution, faster refresh rates and millions more color possibilities. HDMI offers performance, intelligence and simplicity all in one cable.
How Does HDMI Work?
Offering the highest quality signal possible, HDMI was created to meet the needs of emerging technology. HDMI is compatible with most HD entertainment systems and requires simply an HDMI cable. Through the cable, it transmits multi-channel surround sound, digital audio and advanced control data.
This cable allows for a two-way connection for devices to interact with each other and enhance the home theater experience. When HDMI connects to other devices, it scans the other devices to automatically configure certain settings. For example, HDMI can configure aspect ratio and resolution in a DVD player or HDTV without having to go through various setup menus.
Because HDMI is all-digital, no conversion or compression is needed. With no conversion to digital or analog, the sound and video quality are of the highest quality.
HDMI also has the capability to allow for one-touch commands in which pressing one button on a remote such as “play” or “record” can set off a series of automated commands. Transmitting video and audio through a single digital link eliminates the need to use multiple cables to accomplish the same result.
Advantages of HDMI
HDMI is compatible with older versions of electronics. The ease of use allows users to install a digital home entertainment system or hook up electronics such as video game devices and computers. Because only one cable is needed, costs and confusion caused by multiple cables is eliminated.
HDMI offers a large bandwidth capacity that provides for a more enhanced entertainment experience. The increased bandwidth provides:
– Faster gaming.
– Higher sound quality.
– Better graphics and overall picture quality in movies and television shows.
– More colors, increasing the number from millions (with HD) to trillions.
