ARC (audio return channel) is a really neat feature of modern HDMI displays, but it is very limited in what can be delivered. Here, David Meyer explains a little about the boundaries and why DD+ and Atmos can work, but don’t always. I was recently discussing with Australian integrator @Hemant Daya the use of HDMI ARC to deliver Dolby® Atmos sound […]
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The BenQ W7500 projector is a work of art, or should I say can display any work of art; it is a beautiful projector and picture. This projector is built for your house and gets you man[or woman]-cave ready for sports, movies or gaming. Forget the theory that projectors should be for occasional use–you will want to use this projector […]
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Hightech Information System Limited (HIS) is claiming a first with the release of the Multi-View+Sound, a USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter. It promises HDCP-compliance and 1080p support, and even DirectX 10 and DirectX 11 support for gaming. It does pipe out 2.1 and 5.1 sound, but it’s not going to provide bitstreaming for your DTS-MA and TrueHD soundtracks. The best […]
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Those of you with older television cabinets or mounted televisions know the difficulty that comes with hiding your equipment out of site while still being able to control it. Radio frequency (RF) has its benefits but requires a special remote control as well as IR blasters for each individual device you are looking to control. Sewell has developed the InjectIR […]
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For those holding on to an aging HDTV or projector which lacks HDMI support, there are few options in a world where component (YPbPr) output is slowly being stripped away. In fact, until recently there were only two, the HDFURY II and HDFURY III; but with the lower model starting at $180, neither is a perfect option for the thrifty. […]
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For the most part, support for CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) in home theater PCs (HTPC) has been terribly lacking. What is CEC you ask? Quite simply, it is a communications channel and protocol utilized in HDMI that allows functionality such as controlling power and volume of a connected TV among other things. You may have heard of it in a manufacturer’s […]
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An oft-repeated mantra repeated by many states that all HDMI cables are the same so we should just buy the cheapest cables available. Well, guess what? That common “wisdom” is simply not true. Some HDMI cable manufacturers cut so many corners that they design cables that don’t work properly in every situation. Have you ever had a cable work fine […]
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We have been providing a Q&A thread at Missing Remote to help answer questions regarding the Hauppauge Colossus. Now that the Colossus has been out for several months, we think it’s a good time to provide a review. For those unfamiliar with the Hauppauge Colossus, it is an HD-capable video capture device that can be used to capture all types […]
Read moreCePro is putting on a free live webinar to talk about the in’s and out’s of HDMI cables. The webinar will cover topics around 3D, True Color, and things about “will my cheap cable be good enough?” For dealers, questions about HDMI still abound: – Will HDMI cable handle new technology and specifications, like Audio Return Channel (ARC) and HDMI […]
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You just bought a fantastic new audio/video receiver (AVR) for your home theater system and you’re prepared to connect everything. Since times are tough you decided to keep your old rear projection or other HDTV since the quality is still decent and for your needs it seems to do great. If your TV is too old however, it will not […]
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