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Once upon a time there was such a thing as HD component signals. They were analog, used three wires and carried HD signals in the same way that SD component signals were carried.
Today, we have HDMI. This is the digital version of component, includes audio and other signals and comes in a convenient single cable. Manufacturers and content providers have jumped on the HDMI connector since its launch because it also supports a copy protection system known as HDCP. This encryption prevents signals being copied and pirated. The desire of the film and television industry to reduce pirating means that HDMI is the only HD interface available on modern equipment.
If you happen to own older HD equipment, you may well have the use of HD component signals but do be aware that any source equipment available now will not support analog component and it is virtually impossible to obtain an HDMI to analog converter. The few that do exist are almost all non approved devices and cannot be guaranteed to operate in the future.
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Does the HD pvr work for the new xbox 360?
Yes, it will. To get the HD quality you will need component cables.
Which of these cables are actual television cables, which are for the computer, which are for HD, and what do I do with them once they get to my house?
HDMI cables are for HD, if you're looking for good quality. Otherwise you can use component or compsite (lease preferred). You install them simply by plugging them into the color coded ports on the back of your television
Are HDMI satellite receivers support HD?
For DISH Network receivers, the HDMI cables provide the highest quality video and audio and then component cables, which gives you HD quality if you have HD programming.
Can component cables hurt an HD tv?
No, they are just another type of input.
Do I need HDMI Cables for my HDTV, or can I use the component cables that came with my HD cable box?
You don't need HDMI cables for an HD signal, but if you want to get maximum resolution for your tv (1080 p) you do. The short answer is no, you do not need HDMI Cables just to get an HD signal. BUT HDMI cables transfer the higher-resolution images at a faster rate, giving you a much better picture.
Can you use component Video cables for height definition video?
= Answer = Yes. Component cables can carry an HD signal. DVI and HDMI are the preferred ways to transfer an HD signal though because the signal is carried digitally across the cables as opposed to analoglly as with the component cables. = Answer = There are high definition analogue component interfaces around for HD televisions but they are not common. I believe that almost all new televisions will have only digital interfaces (HDMI or DVI for example). I have used some older plasma screens that only had analogue inputs, so analogue component was the only interface available. The simple answer is, if the monitor and the signal source both have analogue component interfaces, then you can use component cables. It's worth remembering that all HD sources are digital, whether on DVD or off air. There is no benefit in converting to analogue as it will need to be converted back to a digital signal for processing inside an LCD or plasma screen.
Should you use HDMI cables if you do not have HD?
HDMI cables have not ports in a non hd tv so no you should not use them
What cables do you need to make a PS3 HD?
It doesn't need any cables to work. If it's not broken it works. If you'd like it to run, however, you need a power cord; basically a power cord from a computer is what a ps3 uses. Now, if you'd like to be able to use it, you need a hdmi cable or component cables. To use a wireless controller, you'll need a usb in order to recharge it's batteries.
I just hooked up my HD box for my tv My tv is a 1080i HD but it's only coming in at 480i What is wrong?
What type of cables did you use to hook up the HD box to the TV? You will only receive high def on your television if you have connected the two devices using either component cables or an HDMI cable.
Can component cables give you 1080p quality standard?
"Component cables" normally refer to a set of three cables that carry analog television signals. There is an HD format for analog component signals but it does not support 1080p, only 1080i and 720p. In addition, equipment being sold from 2009 onwards does not support analog HD. Commercial pressure from program producers has resulted in HDMI being the only HD interface that is commonly available. HDMI supports content encryption to prevent copying of HD content and has replaced virtually all analog HD interfaces.
You can view high-definition footage on an HDTV with an s-video connection?
It won't be very HD, best to connect with a HDMI cable or if that is not possible use component cables.
How do you hook up your comcast cable box to Vizio?
Thru the component or HIMI cables. Any less will not be HD.
