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HDMI or Component

  • 29-07-2006 1:41pm
    #1
    denismac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 267 ✭✭


    Whats the difference and which one would be the better connection for High def. tv? Is there a visible difference?


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  • #2
    pH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,188 ✭✭✭pH


    HDMI is a digital video/audio interface, component is an analog system using 3 seperate cables/signals. Both can carry video up to 1080p.

    HDMI is the preferred choice because:
    • It's a neater and simpler cable
    • It can also carry audio
    • In theory it gives a better picture (but TBH most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference)
    • It's going to be the standard on devices from now on, and we'll probably start seeing less devices with component video


  • #3
    ffocused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭ffocused


    If you plan watching any copy protected HD material, you will need HDMI or HDCP enabled DVI.

    Component outputs will not output copy protected signals in HD resolution.

    My Viiv enabled PC will not allow an upscaled dvd on the component output!, only on the HDMI


  • #4
    denismac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 267 ✭✭denismac


    Thanks for the info. It is useful to know these things when hunting for a LCD tv. The salespeople wont usually give (or even know) this info.


  • #5
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Also some Component sources will be restricted in what they can output eg my dvd upscaler will not give 720p/1080i through component but will through HDMI so there's a big difference between component and HMDI for my setup


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