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HDMI
ESSENTIALS
CONTINUED
VGA
This is a single connector analog RGB
interface that is found on virtually all
PCs. Even PCs with a DVI connector can
be adapted to VGA since the DVI
standard requires analog signals on the
connector as well as digital. You will
want a VGA input if you plan to connect
a PC as part of your system if your PC
does not have an HDMI or DVI output.
This is very handy for big screen You
Tube® video watching and virtual fish
tanks, among other applications.
RF
The RF input is the round threaded
connecter that is also found on cable and
satellite boxes. All new FPTVs (and many
older ones) include an ATSC (Advanced
Television Standards Committee) tuner
which, using this type of connector,
allows them to receive digital broadcasts
over the air. If you use over the air
signals, this is important to you because
all analog TV broadcasts in the U.S. will
cease in February of 2009.
The RF input can also be connected
directly to a digital cable system without
a set-top box, providing access to all
non-premium channels in both standard
definition and high definition if the TV
supports a format called QAM to demodu-
late the cable signals.
If you are planning to use a newer A/V receiver with
your TV, you may only need a single HDMI input, since
many new receivers switch HDMI video and are also
capable of converting older analog sources to HDMI for
transmission to the TV.
HDMI 1.3 provides deep color (10-bit,
12-bit and 16 bit color depths) for stunning
rendering of over 1 billion colors and a
broader color space, enabling the display of
any color viewable by the human eye. Also,
HDMI 1.3 provides automatic lip sync capability which allows
devices to perform automatic synchronization with complete
accuracy and support for new lossless codecs (8 channels of
uncompressed audio). Finally, HDMI 1.3 supports a mini
connector that allows connection to camcorders or other
smaller devices using a smaller connector. Look for at least
three HDMI inputs with one preferably on the side or the front
for attachment of non-permanent devices, such as digital
video cameras or game consoles.
Many new receivers switch
HDMI video and are also
capable of converting older
analog sources to HDMI for
transmission to the TV
Although HDMI currently provides the
highest digital audio/video connection, you
may wish to connect legacy equipment
which doesn't contain an HDMI output to
your flat panel television. For instance, if
the device you wish to connect to your flat
panel television does not contain HDMI, you
can still enable a digital audio connection if
both your FPTV and device contain S/PDIF
inputs/outputs-utilizing a TOSlink cable.
TOSlink (also known as EIAJ) is a fiber-
optical connection used for transmitting
digital audio signals. Originally invented by
Toshiba, the technology has been around for
decades, but recent improvements in
fiber-optic manufacturing have made this a
very popular audio connection for high-end
home entertainment gear.
S/PDIF
If you are not using an A/V receiver, match up the
output capabilities of your source devices to the TV, but
remember HDMI is very important since
ALL NEW
DEVICES WILL INCLUDE HDMI OUTPUTS.
HDMI also provides the highest possible performance.
The current version of HDMI is 1.3 which provides
extremely high video and audio performance and should
be future proof for some time to come.
INPUTS
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