Introduction
HDMI is the first industry-supported uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface.
Details
Short for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, it is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. It's a single cable and user-friendly connector that replaces the maze of cabling behind the home entertainment center. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver, and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single cable. 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.
HDMI was defined to carry 8 channels, of 192 kHz, 24-bit uncompressed audio, which exceeds all current consumer media formats. In addition, HDMI can carry any flavor of compressed audio format, such as Dolby or DTS. HDMI has the capacity to support existing high-definition video formats such as 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, along with enhanced definition formats like 480p, as well as standard definition formats such as NTSC or PAL.Learn what HDMI is, how it enhances your audio/video experience, and why it's a crucial component in modern media setups.
