Advantage of Using HDMI for Entertainment systems

HDMI is a means through which you can get high quality video and audio data on your sound system as well as display panel. The optimum benefit that you can gain by using this technology with your entertainment system is it enhances the setup when interfaced with other components.

Other advantages of using HDMI for entertainment system:

·         Quality:  If you want to experience the best quality video, HDMI is the perfect solution. This is because when the video signals are transferred through the HD systems, it does not compress or convert the data from digital to analogue or vice verse, hence no data is lost and the best quality is delivered.

·         Easy Setup:  HDMI helps you build a simple setup for your entertainment system. One amazing thing about HDMI is it can replace 11 analogue cables with just one HDMI cable, creating a less complicated and confusion free setup. This is possible because a single HDMI cable is capable to carry all the HD video and multi-channel audio data through a single connector.

·         Enhanced Functionality: The technology on which HDMI is built creates new functionality in your entertainment system. This happens as HDMI provides a two-way communication between the source and the receiver. In simple terms, the devices which are connected through HDMI talk with each other and while this happens in the background, they keep on sending vital information to each other, which in turn, helps to send in the best format without any user interference.

Now this technology of HDMI has helped to develop a new functionality known as CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). The CEC is a set of commands which utilizes the two-way communication of HDMI to allow a single remote control access to all CEC enabled devices. Take an example of One-Touch Play functionality of CEC here. When you play your HD DVD player using this function, all the devices connected through HDMI trigger the command and power on the entire system and auto-configure itself.

Since this is an optional feature, you will have to check the product list first in order to avail it.

5 Points to Remember when You Buy an HDMI Cable

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) formats are quite compatible with many modern home entertainment systems. A simple HDMI cable can efficiently connect different high-end gadgets such as Blu-ray players and HDTV sets with ease, setting you free from the mesh of cables and wires. The installation process is also effortless. You just need to connect its one end to the TV and the other end to some other entertainment system of your choice to enjoy the best quality images and sound. However, a real challenge is faced when it comes to buying this cable. I had faced this, but now from experience I know the difficulty can be taken care of if the 5 basic points are followed while shopping for it.

Calculate the distance between different ports:

Measure the distance between different ports before you buy this cable. Otherwise, you may end up purchasing unnecessarily long cable at a higher rate. Ideally, a 3-feet cable is sufficient. However, if the distance is more, you can look for a 6 or 8-feet cable in the market.

Go through the manual of your device:

Check out the manual of your device first to understand its requirement. For instance, it is important to know whether your HDTV supports 1080p video mode. If your source doesn’t offer this, then there is no way that you should expect HDMI cable to do so.

Search for fairly priced cables:

Note that all HDMI cables provide same quality and function, irrespective of their pricing. Hence, don’t fall prey to any fake promises of the salesmen or retailers.

Pick the right cable:

There are standard speed and high speed cables available in the market in five different varieties. High speed cables provide better quality for a little additional cost. These are worth considering if you are using a high-end device with latest functionalities.

Buy from reliable online store:

A reliable online store can give you the right type of cable. It delivers you the fresh product. So you don’t have to worry about anything.