High-Definition Multimedia Interface
HDMI
(HDMI) an industry standard for connecting
digital audio and video devices via a single cable. HDMI can
connect any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD
player, or A/V receiver to an audio and/or video output
device such as a digital television (DTV).
HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video,
plus multi-channel digital audio. It transmits all ATSC
HDTV standards and supports 8-channel, 192kHz, uncompressed
digital audio and all currently-available compressed formats
(such as Dolby Digital and DTS), HDMI 1.3 adds additional
support for new lossless digital audio formats Dolby TrueHD
and DTS-HD Master Audio with bandwidth to spare to
accommodate future enhancements. HDMI 1.4 incorporates
connection via Ethernet.
HDMI was created by Hitachi, Panasonic Corporation,
Philips, Sony, Thomson (RCA), Toshiba and Silicon
Image and has the support of several major motion picture
producers and distributors.
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(2009-06-29)
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