need help on info for hdmi Ok this whole thing is new to me and not alot of people in Alaska know about this kind of stuff and I was wondering about some info: What exactly does the hdmi cable do and where is plug to and into? What about these other cables (cant remember what they are called) what do they do and how are they plugged in? Also what is the difference between i and p as in 1080i and 1080p? Thanks abunch salutes from the north need help on info for hdmi Ok this whole thing is new to me and not alot of people in Alaska know about this kind of stuff and I was wondering about some info: What exactly does the hdmi... » Read More need help on info for hdmi Ok this whole thing is new to me and not alot of people in Alaska know about this kind of stuff and I was wondering about some info: What exactly does the hdmi cable do and where is plug to and into? What about these other cables (cant remember what they are called) what do they do and how are they plugged in? Also what is the difference between i and p as in 1080i and 1080p? Thanks abunch salutes from the north « Show Less
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It's a cable that carries both the HD video and audio from a video source to a digital TV. Look up "HDMI" at wikipedia, it will provide a wealth of info. Also, the i & p in 1080i and 1080p refer to "interlaced" and "progressive". I won't attempt to explain them here, just look up "HDTV" (over at wikipedia again) for a much better explanation than I could ever hope to provide. Hope this helps.
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HDMI cables carry the video/audio signal between devices, such as dvd player/tv. The old method was to use component cables (most famous the 3 cables red/yellow/white). HDMI is superior in function and efficiency. Most current electronics hav HDMI ports anyway so use them instead of component cables. The other posted defined 1080 i and p for you. interlaced vs progressive. Progressive is better. 1080p is much better than 1080i which will quickly fade out of the market due to no being that good. When looking for TVs either go for 720p or 1080p. Ignore the "i's" all together. HDMI cables carry the video/audio signal between devices, such as dvd player/tv. The old method was to use component cables (most famous the 3 cables red/yellow/white). HDMI is superior in function and efficiency. Most current electronics hav HDMI ports anyway so use them instead of component cables. The other posted defined 1080 i and p for you. interlaced vs progressive. Progressive is better. 1080p is much better than 1080i which will quickly fade out of the market due to no being that good. When looking for TVs either go for 720p or 1080p. Ignore the "i's" all... » Read More HDMI cables carry the video/audio signal between devices, such as dvd player/tv. The old method was to use component cables (most famous the 3 cables red/yellow/white). HDMI is superior in function and efficiency. Most current electronics hav HDMI ports anyway so use them instead of component cables. The other posted defined 1080 i and p for you. interlaced vs progressive. Progressive is better. 1080p is much better than 1080i which will quickly fade out of the market due to no being that good. When looking for TVs either go for 720p or 1080p. Ignore the "i's" all together. « Show Less
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There are 2 HDMI inputs on the ViewHD, one for 1080i and the other for 1080p. If you haven't done this, try the other input as well. There is also an H1 & H2 switch that apparently has to be in the right position depending on which HDMI input you are feeding into. Just in case, be sure the VGA / Y/Pr/Pb switch is in the latter position. "DTV Input" has a strange connotation in that it suggests it is an input for digital signals. But you also refer to it as "Y/Pr/Pb" so this must mean it is an analog input, and therefore should work coming out of the analog Y/Pr/Pb output from the ViewTV. These are the best suggestions I can make not being there. There is also a trouble-shooting guide in the manual.
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I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver... » Read More I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. « Show Less
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don't use hdmi. use mini displayport ("Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable" is like $5 on amazon) to display 2560 x 1080 perfectly.
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Think you might have got a bad cable have you tried it on more than one device and checked all hdmi inputs on tv? Unless I got lucky and ran both of my cables the same way they work both directions never heard of a one way hdmi cable before.
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do i have to have this hdmi cable 2 for my hd tv to work and give mr hd programs (the ones that are available in hd) i am only 14 and i need advice, thanks so much
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Hi,I used a cable to connect to the tv, had a problem with Windows 8.1 and it was quicker to use the cable. I do not have ipads. Someday, when I get time, I will try the wireless option again, but for now, online order of hdmi cable was quicker. I used a 30'. Sorry I could not be of more assistance. I did read where 8.1 would work, and during the attempt at install, they recognized each other, and my patience ran out about that time.
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I use component cables for my Wii. Its a slight upgrade from the regular av cables but my pictures looks pretty decent, maabe adjust your tv setting? I haven't gotten it yet, but I'm eyeing this as a solution http://www.microcenter.com/product/385577/Component_Video_and_Audio_to_HDMI_ConverterMy Wii looks ok as I stated, the reason I looked into the Portta was for my PS2, and it is the reason I'm going to get the SIIG. I know it is a bit pricey, but for me it will be worth it, instead of constantly switching cables in and out - keep in mind I have 3 HDMI ports and 2 HDMI splitters, bit I just have a lot of components and the SGIII would save me a headache anytime I wanna play with my PS2. I use component cables for my Wii. Its a slight upgrade from the regular av cables but my pictures looks pretty decent, maabe adjust your tv setting? I haven't gotten it yet, but I'm eyeing this as a solution http://www.microcenter.com/product/385577/Component_Video_and_Audio_to_HDMI_ConverterMy Wii looks ok as I stated, the reason I looked into the Portta was for my PS2, and it is the reason I'm going to get the SIIG. I know it is a bit pricey, but for me it will be worth it, instead of constantly switching cables in and out - keep in mind I have 3 HDMI... » Read More I use component cables for my Wii. Its a slight upgrade from the regular av cables but my pictures looks pretty decent, maabe adjust your tv setting? I haven't gotten it yet, but I'm eyeing this as a solution http://www.microcenter.com/product/385577/Component_Video_and_Audio_to_HDMI_ConverterMy Wii looks ok as I stated, the reason I looked into the Portta was for my PS2, and it is the reason I'm going to get the SIIG. I know it is a bit pricey, but for me it will be worth it, instead of constantly switching cables in and out - keep in mind I have 3 HDMI ports and 2 HDMI splitters, bit I just have a lot of components and the SGIII would save me a headache anytime I wanna play with my PS2. « Show Less
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my westington house display is messing up. the ps3 hdmi handshake is all messed up but my westington house display also has a vga port if i connect this cable to my ps3 (hdmi device) to the display via VGA (1080p) device will it in turn be like connecting a normal hdmi to and hdmi setup. i just want to watch and play ps3 on my 1080p display in 1080p. im pretty sure im reading the description of the cable right but just want to be sure.P.S. dont buy westington displays cheap price for a bad product.
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I do not have any technical expertise, so cannot help y6ou very much, but at least try to chance your output source. If you are having trouble with HDMI, try the component output source. If it works on the component source, leave it there, as it is almost as good as HDMI. Hope this helps. RR
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I want to but the LN46A630 and want to ensure that I get the correct HDMI cable that will support 120 HZ, etc. So what exact product should I get? When folks reply, please give the model # so I know what to get. Thanks!
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Thanks BlueDemon.I have actually been following the thread on AVSForum since it began. While there are some reports of loose HDMI connectors, muting, etc; it really isn't much (actual content-wise vs. wishing/hoping-wise). Amazon had a yellow note on their HT-CT500 page for a while saying that no orders were being taken because of Amazon customer-reported issues. I was curious to see what the actual issues were (causing a suspension of sales), in case any of those customers returned here.Thanks~Bill
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Wow, there are so many little things that could be causing the problem. First of all it would help if you knew if your TV was capable to 1080p, I kind of doubt it, but most certainly it'll have 1080i if it is an HDTV. If you have 720 that is also very good. Next you need to check your setup on your PS3 screen settings and make sure you have every single format that is compatible with your television checked, this can be very important. When I first got my TV I had an older model 50" rear-projection HDTV. But mine came out before HDMI so I was forced to hook up via 3 cable (or 5 if you count the audio) composite. My TV could only handle 480i, 480p, and 1080i. It made a big difference which PS3 game I happened to be playing. It is important to read the back of the box of your PS3 games to read what resolution(s) each particular game supports. My Madden 08 only supports 480p, 480i, 720p. Because of this, even though my TV could handle 1080i which is HD, it is not supported by the game. And since my TV could not operate in 720p, that was a no go. Therefore, Madden O8 on my PS3 only showed on my big HDTV in 480p which is not at all HD. But what could I do? Nothing. But a game like Warhawk supports 720p and 1080i so my TV totally rocked in the 1080 department with that particular game. I had the exact same problem with Resistance: fall of man; it only supports 720p. But again, check your PS3 screen settings b/c if you don't have a given resolution checked, the PS3 won't even attempt to project it.
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At least you can get your TV to recognize the signal, my tv won't pick up on the hdmi connection. But if i connect it directly to my TV, our when I had my 1080i TV, to change the setting all you would have to do is change it on your playstation, as long as you have 1080P and you change it to automatic, you should be able to get it to work fine in 1080P...sorry this is one year late?
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Dear kate I am not good t connecting the units the only reason I purchsed this cable was to connewct the tV to othere devicesn My tv HDMI inputs got fried when a lightning hit near the house . Why don't U use HDMI cale to make the connection u use only one HdMi cable for both vedio and Audio I think these component cales are for when on does not have HDMI connections HDMI cable are very inexpensive u can get one for 2 dollars. And u only need one
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So I have run into this before but I am not an expert. Some monitors will only accept 1080P or 720P. My source was 420P something like that so one of the monitors called it out of range. I was using a image one surgical camera that only had SDI output that once converted was 420 or 480P output and that didn't work with one of my Monitors. The TV monitor probably accepts a larger range of HDMI input. Scott
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Depending on your setup, this is incorrect.If you have an HDMI cable out to your TV, any input signal is getting upconverted. That means if you have a composite cable at 480i going in, it's getting sent at the highest possible conversion. Of course, there's only so much you can do with a 480i signal, so it doesn't look all that much better - but yes, there is upconversion happening.