a b c "HDMI Founders Look Toward the Future as they Win Emmy for Standard". HDMI.org. January 7, 2009. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016 . Retrieved November 18, 2009. Even with an HDMI output, a computer may not be able to produce signals that implement HDCP, Microsoft's Protected Video Path, or Microsoft's Protected Audio Path. [160] [169] Several early graphic cards were labelled as "HDCP-enabled" but did not have the hardware needed for HDCP; [170] this included some graphic cards based on the ATI X1600 chipset and certain models of the NVIDIA Geforce 7900 series. [170] The first computer monitors that could process HDCP were released in 2005; by February 2006 a dozen different models had been released. [171] [172] The Protected Video Path was enabled in graphic cards that had HDCP capability, since it was required for output of Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD video. In comparison, the Protected Audio Path was required only if a lossless audio bitstream (such as Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD MA) was output. [160] Uncompressed LPCM audio, however, does not require a Protected Audio Path, and software programs such as PowerDVD and WinDVD can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA and output it as LPCM. [160] [167] [168] A limitation is that if the computer does not implement a Protected Audio Path, the audio must be downsampled to 16-bit 48kHz but can still output at up to 8channels. [160] No graphic cards were released in 2008 that implemented the Protected Audio Path. [160] As female HDMI connectors are usually recessed into the body of TVs, games consoles, projectors, computers, and monitors - and because they tend to be more susceptible to deforming under excessive strain than male connectors - they’re more widely sold as standalone replacement parts. As discussed above, there are now HDMI 2.1 TVs available from the likes of LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Panasonic and Philips.

Unlike HDMI splitters, adapters don’t just mirror your PC but also help you extend your display. This is probably the best device you can use as it helps you connect HDMI and any other cable supported by your monitor. Inputs on the LG BX OLED (HDMI 2.1) Q: My device supports features from HDMI 2.1, does that mean it supports HDMI 2.1? This is also important when you have a subscription to a streaming service that limits the number of simultaneous streams you can watch. For example, if you have the Standard Netflix membership, you can only watch up to two streams at once. a b "CEA Announces Publication of New DTV Interface Standard". Business Wire. July 15, 2013 . Retrieved July 17, 2013. That’s where an HDMI splitter comes in – it’s a small box that lets you plug in one “Input” device – that’s your streamer/ DVD Player/etc.’– and connect TWO (or more) screens to the “Output” side, all via HDMI cables.The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) spokespersons have stated (Sept. 2014 at IFA show in Berlin, Germany) that the Blu-ray, Ultra HD players, and 4K discs are expected to be available starting in the second half to 2015. It is anticipated that such Blu-ray UHD players will be required to include a HDMI 2.0 output that supports HDCP 2.2. The Secret Feature on Your HDTV: HDMI CEC". TechHive. March 26, 2008. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012 . Retrieved January 1, 2012. With built-in touchscreen technology, 2-in-1 laptop computers give you more ways to intuitively interact with your device. If you prefer writing rather than typing in lectures or meetings, you can use a stylus to write directly on your screen. Students can collaborate with classmates, using the device as a whiteboard for flowcharts or brainstorming sessions. Designers and artists can use a 2-in-1 to draw, sketch, paint, and animate. And touchscreens are great for kids who don’t yet know their way around a keyboard.

Male HDMI connectors, on the other hand, are generally supplied as fixed components at either end of almost every commercially available HDMI cable. In many situations, it’s easier and cheaper to replace a damaged male connector by swapping in a replacement cable. However, this isn’t always practical. Some high-end HDMI cables can be relatively expensive (especially the longer and sturdier types), and so in these cases, it can be considerably cheaper to wire a new male connector than to replace an entire cable run. Uncompressed 10 bpc color depth and RGB or Y′C BC R 4:4:4 color format are assumed on this table except where noted. Silicon Image Expands HDMI and PanelLink Cinema Testing Operations to China". HDMI.org. November 21, 2005. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016 . Retrieved November 18, 2009.HDMI 1.2 was released on August8, 2005, and added the option of One Bit Audio, used on Super Audio CDs, at up to 8 channels. To make HDMI more suitable for use on PC devices, version 1.2 also removed the requirement that only explicitly supported formats be used. It added the ability for manufacturers to create vendor-specific formats, allowing any arbitrary resolution and refresh rate rather than being limited to a pre-defined list of supported formats. In addition, it added explicit support for several new formats including 720p at 100 and 120Hz and relaxed the pixel format support requirements so that sources with only native RGB output (PC sources) would not be required to support Y′C BC R output. [96] :§6.2.3 From a user's perspective, an HDMI display can be driven by a single-link DVI-D source, since HDMI and DVI-D define an overlapping minimum set of allowed resolutions and frame-buffer formats to ensure a basic level of interoperability. In the reverse case, a DVI-D monitor has the same level of basic interoperability unless content protection with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) interferes—or the HDMI color encoding is in component color space Y′C BC R instead of RGB, which is not possible in DVI. An HDMI source, such as a Blu-ray player, may require an HDCP-compliant display, and refuse to output HDCP-protected content to a non-compliant display. [55] A further complication is that there is a small amount of display equipment, such as some high-end home theater projectors, designed with HDMI inputs but not HDCP-compliant. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces or eliminates lag, stutter and frame tearing for more fluid motion in games Ultra-Small HDMI Revealed: Same 19 Pins in Half the Size". Nikkei Electronics Asia. May 8, 2009. Archived from the original on September 11, 2011 . Retrieved November 20, 2009. a b c d e "HDMI FAQ". HDMI.org. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018 . Retrieved July 9, 2007.

In December 2010, it was announced that several computer vendors and display makers including Intel, AMD, Dell, Lenovo, Samsung, and LG would stop using LVDS (actually, FPD-Link) from 2013 and legacy DVI and VGA connectors from 2015, replacing them with DisplayPort and HDMI. [180] [181] The splitter then “duplicates” the signal coming from your media device – and sends it to your two outputs. So you can watch the same stream on two TVs, a TV and a projector, and every other example you can think of.Similar to other dynamic HDR technologies, like Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, HDMI Dynamic HDR allows content to set the dynamic range on a per-scene basis or even frame-by-frame. This allows the TV to read every scene and provide greater depth, detail, contrast, and brightness.We don't yet know how well this technology performs, or how similar it is to the other dynamic HDR formats. Like any new format, until there is content designed for it, we won't know for sure. Devices called HDCP strippers can remove the HDCP information from the video signal so the video can play on non-HDCP-compliant displays, [61] though a fair use and non-disclosure form must usually be signed with a registering agency before use. Next, connect the VGA cable to your primary device’s output port and the other end to the adapter’s input port. Brian Weatherhead (November 2004). "DVI and HDMI Connections and HDCP Explained". Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity . Retrieved July 1, 2008. Connectors [ edit ] Connector types for HDMI HDMI connector plugs (male): Type D (Micro), Type C (Mini), and Type A HDMI type A receptacle

With the release of HDMI 2.1, there's a new HDMI cable labeled as 'Ultra High Speed,'which allows the source to transmit up to 48Gbps. This is an upgrade from the 'Premium ' cable that's used with HDMI 2.0 sources to support up to 18Gbps. Due to the high performance requirements, the cable may need to receive extra powerto properly work, and the new HDMI Cable Power feature allows for that. This extra power is only required in longer cables, so you may not need it with a short cable, and it's likely needed in more business or commercial setups. Of course, if you want an HDMI 2.1 signal to make it from your source to your TV, any device in-between also has to be able to handle HDMI 2.1 signals. Thankfully, there are a few of those available now, too. Undoubtedly, there are plenty of advantages to using HDMI ports. We have listed some of them below: Rodolfo La Maestra (June 25, 2006). "HDMI– A Digital Interface Solution". HDTV Magazine. Archived from the original on May 30, 2016 . Retrieved June 23, 2008. Authorized Test Centers". HDMI.org. Archived from the original on April 26, 2016 . Retrieved November 18, 2009.Several versions of HDMI have been developed and deployed since the initial release of the technology, occasionally introducing new connectors with smaller form factors, but all versions still use the same basic pinout and are compatible with all connector types and cables. Other than improved audio and video capacity, performance, resolution and color spaces, newer versions have optional advanced features such as 3D, Ethernet data connection, and CEC extensions. TMDS encoding uses 10 bits of the transmission to send 8 bits of data, so only 80% of the transmission bit rate is available for data throughput. 16b/18b encoding uses 18 bits of bandwidth to send 16 bits of data, so 88. 8% of the transmission bit rate is available for data throughput. a b c Brian O'Rourke (January 28, 2008). "In-Stat Reports DVI on the Decline as HDMI and DisplayPort Grow". Business Wire, Inc . Retrieved July 2, 2008. The HDMI Alternate Mode for USB-C allows HDMI-enabled sources with a USB-C connector to directly connect to standard HDMI display devices, without requiring an adapter. [195] The standard was released in September 2016, and supports all HDMI 1.4b features such as video resolutions up to Ultra HD 30Hz and CEC. [196] Previously, the similar DisplayPort Alternate Mode could be used to connect to HDMI displays from USB Type-C sources, but where in that case active adapters were required to convert from DisplayPort to HDMI, HDMI Alternate Mode connects to the display natively. [197] But, the truth is it doesn’t matter the number of HDMI ports available on our devices. Basically, there are several techniques to display our content on dual or even multiple monitors.