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HDMI Interface still in flux??

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AbeCollins

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I've read that early HDMI may not be fully compatible with present HDMI and there's still work being done today on the HDMI spec that may prevent present HDMI from working with the future spec.
What is the latest version of HDMI, 1, 1.2, 1.3, etc? Some manufacturers don't even pass audio through HDMI and offer just video and video switching capability. Many 'processors' and receivers don't have HDMI interfaces today. Are these manufacturers still waiting for the spec to settle down?
Is it too early to embrace HDMI or is everybody finally on the same page for compatibility? I've even read that there's another HDMI connector type in the works because early connectors are too flimsy.
Where are we with HDMI?

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Re: HDMI Interface still in flux?? - bobwood 14:32:15 10/17/05 (8)
Here's the latest on HDMI.
Best regards,
Bob Wood
www.GreatHomeTheater.com
- http://www.hdmi.org/press/pr/pr_20050823.asp (Open in New Window)
- Re: HDMI Interface still in flux?? - AbeCollins 18:12:48 10/18/05 (7)
  Thanks Bob! I'm holding off for a while on HDMI. ...Abe
  - Why? - Kal Rubinson 19:23:10 10/18/05 (6)
    The target is always moving but that's the standard today. I would not replace a device just because it lacked HDMI but, otoh, I would not buy one today that lacked HDMI.
    Kal
    - Re: Why? - AbeCollins 23:42:05 10/18/05 (5)
      Hi Kal - I was considering a new processor to replace my Denon receiver but unfortunately, most do not have HDMI. What are they waiting for? Many DVD players, TV's, Satellite Set-top-boxes, and HDTV tuners have HDMI outputs so why are the processor manufacturers so far behind? What are they waiting for? What do they know that we don't?
      - Re: Why? - Kal Rubinson 05:38:59 10/19/05 (4)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Why? posted by AbeCollins on October 18, 2005 at 23:42:05:
        
        Well, I have a Denon now which has it and most of their other models do. What they know is that older STBs (such as the SA3250HD that I have) do not tolerate well an active switcher on their outputs. Works OK direct to PDP. Not Denon's fault but it is frustrating that I can switch HDMI-linked players but must use component for this STB. Cable Co. says the output is not functional but I find it is dysfunctional.
        Still, I would not buy a new unit without HDMI.
        Kal
        
        Re: Why? - AbeCollins 01:38:38 10/20/05 (3)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Why? posted by Kal Rubinson on October 19, 2005 at 05:38:59:
        
        I think I'll keep what I have for now which is the Denon 3803 receiver. I use it as a processor and to drive the center and rear channels. The main front channels go through my preamp theater bypass then on to the main power amp.
        I was hoping to find a better selection of dedicated processors wtih HDMI but they are very few. It would also be nice to find a processor with an outstanding analog preamp section - so I can get rid of the dedicated 2-channel preamp. I'm probably asking for too much.
        
        I'm thinking of simply buying an HDMI switch. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 17:08:53 10/20/05 (2)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Why? posted by AbeCollins on October 20, 2005 at 01:38:38:
        
        mt
        
        A good idea but... - AbeCollins 20:42:26 10/20/05 (1)
        
        In Reply to: I'm thinking of simply buying an HDMI switch. (NT) posted by Kal Rubinson on October 20, 2005 at 17:08:53:
        
        Will a HDMI switch switch all pins including those that carry digital audio?
        Maybe I'm confused but my hope for HDMI, at least for a home theater setup, is to minimize the number of cables.
        I believe HDMI will (eventually) do this as it is supposed to carry multiple digital audio channels as well as the video signal - right? And I think this is where most manufacturers are not quite on board and on the same page, yet.
        
        A good idea whose time will pass. - Kal Rubinson 07:38:45 10/21/05 (0)
        
        In Reply to: A good idea but... posted by AbeCollins on October 20, 2005 at 20:42:26:
        
        I have no interest in the audio portion of HDMI, at least at present. For example, it will not yet carry MCH SACD. Consequently, I prefer to keep the audio and video separate and use a programmable remote to switch them in synchrony most of the time or not (so I can watch a football game while listening to music).
        Kal

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