HDMI cables — Community

#1 Jun 2, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Hi,

I have a Sharp Aquos LC52D82U HDTV with HDMI inputs version 1.2a. I
intend
to buy a Yamaha RVX-863B avr with HDMI 1.3 version.
My question is:

Will 1.3 work in the TV or must I buy 1.2a cables

Regards

Richard

#2 Jun 3, 2008 at 4:05 am

If your run is fairly short, say under 15 feet, most any descent quality HDMI cable will do. Try these guys if you want to get them online:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ ... 1&format=2

You do not have to worry about version 1.2 or 1.3 "certified" cables. IMO, the certified part is marketing hype. Any HDMI cable should work for your setup.

http://www.hdtvmagazine.com/articles/20 ... ctions.php

#3 Jun 3, 2008 at 11:43 am

Here is an info source from an American mfg. of HDMI cables;
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/ ... m?hdmidept
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/ ... m?hdmiinfo
The second link explains the difference between the two specs. But not to worry I quote here from the second link "A 1.1 certified cable may not be officially (or actually) 1.3 "compliant" in the sense of having passed testing under the 1.3 standards, but it will always be 1.3 compatible, in the sense that it is built to handle the same job, and has all the necessary parts, for 1.3."
In other words a quality cable will do just fine. BUT DO NOT fall for hype. Brand names do not insure quality.

#4 Jun 3, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Hi & welcome -

Very recently herein, there were great discussions about cabling , including references such as the bluejeans cables.

More discussion / explanations are also here - "FAQ" -

http://www.mycablemart.com/help/hdmi_versions.php

Until / unless you get deep into the latest Dolby + the-yet-to-be released Sony Blu Ray Player { late this year, in fact } , some of the very latest Games , etc., the 1.3a HDMIs are not advantageous or needed.

But- since these are not more costly anyway, why not ? Under $7/each singularly & even less in quantities.
eli

#5 Jun 3, 2008 at 1:45 pm

The first question was, is an HDMI 1.2 display compatible with an HDMI 1.3 receiver? YES

Since the members bring up cabling and specs; certification is not hype, it is about distance. A 20 foot HDMI 1.2 cable will likely not pass HDMI 1.3 content. You can always try a 1.2 cable, you won't break anything, but if you are having problems with 1080p sources, Blu-ray or HD DVD, use 1.3 cables - they are not expensive.