In the reverse scenario, a DVI monitor that lacks optional support for HDCP might be unable to display protected content, even though it is otherwise compatible with the HDMI source.

In our opinion, DisplayPort 1. 2 is the future interface for PC monitors, along with HDMI 1. 4a for TV connectivity.

However, Dolby Digital Live is still useful with HDMI to allow transport of multichannel audio over HDMI to devices that are unable to handle uncompressed multichannel PCM.

In the digital realm, however, combined A / V connectors are gaining ground ; HDMI is commonly being used today, and DisplayPort is a potential competitor to HDMI.

HDMI is a new digital connection for carrying high-definition video, similar to DVI.

DDC2 is not exclusive to the VGA connector, as both DVI and HDMI connectors feature dedicated DDC2B wires.

For video purposes, the DE15HD connector is in the process of being replaced by DVI and HDMI connectors.

The PlayStation 3 outputs EDTV via its HDMI and component video ( YP < sub > B </ sub > P < sub > R </ sub >) connections ; 480p is only available on NTSC consoles while 576p is only available on PAL consoles.

HDMI manufacturers pay an annual fee of US $ 10, 000 plus a royalty rate of $ 0. 15 per unit, reduced to $ 0. 05 if the HDMI logo is used, and further reduced to $ 0. 04 if HDCP is also implemented.

An alternative fee for HDMI manufacturers making less than 10, 000 units per year is an annual fee of $ 5, 000 with a royalty rate of $ 1 per unit.

The royalty only applies to final products and does not apply to products that are included in, or with, a licensed HDMI product that is already subject to the royalty.

An example is that a HDMI cable sold directly to consumers is paid for by the cable manufacturer but if the cable manufacturer sells the HDMI cable to a HDTV manufacturer that includes it with an HDTV subject to the royalty then the HDTV manufacturer pays only the royalty on the HDTV.

HDMI devices are manufactured to adhere to various versions of the specification, in which each version is given a number and / or letter, such as 1. 0, 1. 2, or 1. 4b.

They also stated: " Legacy interfaces such as VGA, DVI and LVDS have not kept pace, and newer standards such as DisplayPort and HDMI clearly provide the best connectivity options moving forward.

The Xbox 360 can output 480p via YP < sub > B </ sub > P < sub > R </ sub > component, VGA and HDMI ( newer models only ) cables.

Most modern TVs also feature additional inputs for devices such as DVD players, video game consoles, and headphones ; the most common types for analog audio and analog video are RCA ( for composite video and component video ), mini-DIN for S-Video, SCART and D-terminal can be found in Europe and Japan respectively, the newer HDMI ( which can also connect to computers ), USB and Bluetooth.

However, HDMI output on the Xbox 360 is only found on the " Elite " model and newer models available since mid-2007, with the release of the Falcon chipset.

* As an inherently digital device, the LCD can natively display digital data from a DVI or HDMI connection without requiring conversion to analog, like a CRT would need.

Also, several interfaces are engineered to carry digital video and audio together, including HDMI and DisplayPort.

* HDMI supports the transport of packets, needed for digital audio, in addition to digital video.

* High-Definition Multimedia Interface ( HDMI ), a forward-compatible standard that also includes digital audio transmission

HDMI was later introduced, and it can carry uncompressed multichannel PCM, lossless compressed multichannel audio, and lossy compressed digital audio.

As of 2007, analog inputs were more commonly used than digital, but this changed as flat panel displays with DVI and / or HDMI connections became more widespread.

* output a video signal, either an analog one ( in NTSC, PAL or SECAM format ) on the composite, S-Video, SCART, or component video connectors, or a digital one on the DVI or HDMI connectors.

Along with video, HDMI also supports up to eight-channel digital audio.

Flagged content must be output only to " protected outputs " ( such as DVI and HDMI ports with HDCP encryption ), or in degraded form through analog outputs or digital outputs with visual resolution of 720x480 pixels ( EDTV ) or less.

As the use of DVI, HDMI, and other digital interface technology becomes increasingly mainstream, the " DAC " portion of the RAMDAC will likely become obsolete.

HDMI 1. 0 was released December 9, 2002 and is a single-cable digital audio / video connector interface with a maximum TMDS bandwidth of 4. 95 Gbit / s.

HDMI 1. 4 increases the maximum resolution to 4K × 2K, i. e. 3840 × 2160p ( Quad HD ) at 24 Hz / 25 Hz / 30 Hz or 4096 × 2160p at 24 Hz ( which is a resolution used with digital theaters ); an HDMI Ethernet Channel ( HEC ), which allows for a 100 Mbit / s Ethernet connection between the two HDMI connected devices so they can share an Internet connection ; and introduces an Audio Return Channel ( ARC ), 3D Over HDMI, a new Micro HDMI Connector, expanded support for color spaces, with the addition of sYCC601, Adobe RGB and Adobe YCC601 ; and an Automotive Connection System.

Transition-minimized differential signaling ( TMDS ) is a technology for transmitting high-speed serial data and is used by the DVI and HDMI video interfaces, as well as other digital communication interfaces.

Some specialized cards support digital video via digital video delivery standards including Serial Digital Interface ( SDI ) and, more recently, the emerging HDMI standard.

Features specific to HDMI, such as remote-control, audio transport, xvYCC, and deep-color, are not usable in devices that only support DVI signalling.

However, many devices can output HDMI over a DVI output ( examples: ATI 3000-series and NVIDIA GTX 200-series video cards ), and some multimedia displays accept HDMI ( including audio ) over a DVI input.

As of June 2010 the DTG D-Book includes the requirement for mandatory transcoding when sending audio via S / PDIF, and for either transcoding or multi-channel PCM audio when sending it via HDMI in order for manufacturers to gain Freeview HD certification from April 2011.

THX certification extends to home audio receivers, speakers, acoustic materials, microphones, and HDMI cables.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 also resolves a bug related to HDMI audio and another related to printing XPS documents.

More expensive consumer camcorders generally offer manual exposure control, HDMI output and external audio input, progressive-scan framerates ( 24fps, 25fps, 30fps ), and better lenses than basic models.

In their place are onboard peripheral ports such as Ethernet, FireWire, eSATA, audio ports ( both analog and S / PDIF ), video ( analog D-sub, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort ), and extra USB ports.

AOpen nMCP68PVNt-HD has a HDMI port that support 480P, 720P and 1080P high-definition video and audio with HDCP.

* HDMI Ethernet Channel, technology that consolidates video, audio and data streams into a single HDMI cable

HDMI / DVI to VGA adapters do not carry the audio channel.

Likewise, computers also included HDMI ports that carry both audio and video signals to home video displays or AV Receivers.