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HDMI is definitely two way and as I'm sure you know it is digital. This gives you a true digital DVD picture which is very clear in comparison to using [U said:
analog rca or component cables[/U].
Just for a little clarity - RCA is the type of connector (typical push on with center pin)
You may have Composite cables with RCA plugs
or
Composite cables with RCA plugs
They are not the same
Most of our trailers came with "composite" cables for the AV systems. These are typically 3 cables bundled together, a left and right audio (red and white) and a video cable (yellow)
Component cables will be 3-5 cables bundled. 3 cables separating the luminance and color (these will be labeled red, blue & green) and if equipped left and right audio cables.
Composite video is limited to 480i, which by the way just happens to be standard DVD format, same as “S-video”.
Component is capable of 1080P the standard now for what we watch including BluRay.
Component only carries video and you still need the audio cables.
HDMI is also “standardized” at 1080P, but is capable of a bit more. HDMI also carries the audio signal is was designed to be a one stop shopping solution. The purist will tell you that HDMI outdated when it was introduced, but this is what we have today.
Component is an analog signal while HDMI is a digital signal.
The result of passing your signal from your DVD to the TV is the same – they are both equal in output quality, 1080P. HDMI is just simpler to use.
BTW a $125 name brand HDMI cable will not give any better results then a $20 cable, or for that matter the “free” cable included with most AV stuff from Costco.
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Plus a good place to get HDMI right angle adapters.
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/