In modern TVs of the average price segment and above, and sometimes budget models, the user can find several outputs with different interface. Almost always among them is HDMI, one or more pieces. In this regard, many people are interested in what can be connected to this connector and how to do it.
HDMI destinations on TV
Through HDMI, a digital audio and video signal is transmitted to a high-definition TV (HD). You can connect to TV any device having an HDMI connector: laptop / PC, smartphone, tablet, game console, etc. Quite often with HDMI TV is connected as a monitor, because, thanks to its dimensions, it is more convenient for games, viewing movies, listening to music.
The specification of this interface is improved with each new version, so the exact characteristics may vary depending on the HDMI version installed in your TV.
The main parameters of the latest versions of HDMI (1.4b, 2.0, 2.1):
- Support for permissions 2K and 4K (50 / 60Hz and 100 / 120Hz), the perspective will be maintained 5k, 8k and 10k with the appearance of such displays;
- 3D 1080p support for 120Hz;
- Bandwidth up to 48 Gbps;
- Up to 32 audio channels;
- Improved CEC support, DVI compatibility.
If your TV can be attributed to the outdated, the parameters listed above may be lower or missing.
As can be seen from the above characteristics, such a wired connection fully justifies itself, because it has high speed and transfers the image in the highest quality without any problems. Wireless compound technologies are inferior in quality and speeds, therefore it acts as a weak alternative to HDMI, which has certain limitations.
Select HDMI Cable for TV and Connection Setup
Most likely, you will have questions about the choice of cable for the TV. We already have two articles that describe in detail about the types of HDMI cables and the rules for the correct selection of the cable.
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Choose an HDMI cable
What are HDMI cables
Due to the high length of the cable itself (up to 35 meters) and the ability to wear special rings protecting against interference, connect devices to HDMI from other rooms. This is relevant, for example, if you wish, connect the computer to the TV without changing the location of any of the devices.
Read more: Connect your computer to TV via HDMI
Sometimes there are cases when, after the physical connection of the device, problems occur or the connection does not occur. In this case, our error troubleshooting materials can help you:
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Turn on the sound on the TV via HDMI
TV does not see the computer via HDMI
As we have already found out, HDMI significantly expands the capabilities of the TV and other equipment. Thanks to it, you can display audio and video in high quality by connecting entertainment devices to it.