HD Cable News and Event Information

HDMI over IP is a brand new technology that will revolutionise the way we can approach HDMI distribution projects of any size. This is not just another HDMI over twisted pair balun device. We are really talking about sending full HD 1080p HDMI 1.3 + 5.1 audio up to 300+ metres (or further on fibre) as packet data over a standard 802.3 Ethernet LAN infrastructure to a virtually unlimited number of displays. You can also use any IR remote control to send control commands back to the source device (pause, FF, RW, change channels, etc...).

If you take a few minutes to understand this solution you will see how it is totally different from the typical CAT5 point-to-point extenders.

The HDMI over IP system is the first and only solution to bring together the scope and scalability of everyday IT networks with hi-def AV distribution. We feel absolutely confident in saying that The HDMI over IP system is the only truly “just works” solution, that can be “right-sized” into any distribution scenario from a 4 bedroom family home to airports and shopping centres.

HDMI over IP is the most flexible, expandable, controllable and affordable HDMI distribution system available anywhere! Exclusive to HDCable.co.uk

We will be releasing our brand new HIGH SPEED with ETHERNET for HDMI 1.4 Cable in just a few weeks time!

The HIGH SPEED with ETHERNET for HDMI 1.4 Cable is the latest specification standard to be released by the HDMI Authority. It is important to consider that the specification applies to HDMI technology as a whole and not the connecting HDMI cable.

However, HDMI cables will be very important. HDMI 1.4 devices require a HDMI cable with substantial data throughput. There are two types of HDMI cable that will be compatible with the HDMI 1.4 spec devices. Officially certified HDMI cables should be labelled as follows:

• High Speed HDMI Cable (with Ethernet)
• High Speed HDMI Cable (without Ethernet)

Please refer to our HIGH SPEED with ETHERNET for HDMI 1.4 Cable page.

The HDMI Consortium (HDMI Licensing, LLC) today announced the latest release of the HDMI Specification--HDMI Version 1.4.

The HDMI Specification Ver. 1.4 continues to enable its Adopters, such as www.HDCable.co.uk, to create innovative products that enhance the consumer’s HD experience.

The HDMI Specification Ver. 1.4 supports some of the most exciting and powerful near-term innovations, including the following:

• HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) -Ethernet Connectivity
• Consolidates HD video, audio, and data in a single HDMI cable
• Enables high speed bi-directional communication
• Enables IP-based applications over HDMI
• Transfer speeds up to 100Mbps
• Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• “Upstream” audio connections
• Simplified audio connection between the TV and AVR
• Eliminates the need for an additional optical audio cable
• 3D over HDMI
• 3D support up to 1080p
• 4K x 2K Support
• Up to 4 times the resolution of 1080p (Same resolution as many state of the art digital theaters)
• Additional color space support for digital still cameras
• New Connectors (19-pin Micro HDMI Connector for portable devices)
• Automotive Connection System enables HD for in-vehicle systems

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In response to the needs of their still growing customer base, HD Cable has this month launched a new online store with an improved design and vastly enhanced customer interface. HD Cable is continuing to thrive, even under tough economic conditions, announcing extremely promising figures for 2008, having more than tripled their turnover since 2007. They have already established themselves as the UK’s leading online HDTV connectivity retailer.