high-definition multimedia interface
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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.
hdmi.org (http://hdmi.org/).
(2009-06-29)
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