Wednesday, December 28, 2011

HDMI to Cable - Running Your HDMI Cable to Your Cable Box

!±8± HDMI to Cable - Running Your HDMI Cable to Your Cable Box

There are a few things to consider when running an HDMI to cable boxes in your home. Many cable providers these days will provide you with a high-definition cable box that has HDMI port located on the back. Of course, you will need to sign up for the HD package through your cable provider first. Next, you will need to purchase your HDMI cable.

The first thing to consider when hooking up your HDMI to cable is the length between the cable box and your television set. Many people like to put all of their components in a room or closet and run their cables through the wall. This will provide you with a sleek and clean set up. However, you will need to run a receiver in order to use remote controls.

When running HDMI cables through the wall, it is recommended that you get a cable that is CL2 rated for in-wall installations. This will ensure that you don't cause an electrical fire, and will allow you to pass your inspections if necessary.

The Next thing to consider is the thickness of the HDMI cable. Most HDMI cables will indicate the thickness of the cable using the American Wire Gauge (AWG). The lower the number AWG, the thicker the cable is. It is recommended that you use a 22 or 24AWG cable for long runs because you may lose your HDMI signal with a thinner cable. A 28AWG HDMI cable will work fine for lengths 15FT and under.

It is also important that you consider the price of the HDMI cable before running it to your cable box. If you feel that the HDMI cable you're looking at is overpriced, it probably is. Cheap HDMI cables can be found at a very low price and they will not make a difference in the quality of your picture. All that matters is whether or not the signal gets there. Many people are paying for the brand of the HDMI cable and not the actual cable.

You should now have a better understanding of how to run HDMI to cable boxes. Hope you enjoy your television shows in high definition!


HDMI to Cable - Running Your HDMI Cable to Your Cable Box

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Using an HDMI Connection With the Wii

!±8± Using an HDMI Connection With the Wii

Nintendo does not make their Wii HDMI, (High Definition Multi Interface) compatible. In today's market virtually all HDTVs, (High Definition Televisions), are equipped with HDMI. Nintendo engineers usually are one step ahead of technology, but in this case they were one step behind. As usual, technology finds a way to solve these issues. Third party hardware makes adapters which enable HDMI for Wii, via a Wii cable. The adapters pose advantages and problems. The advantages include increased visual quality of Wii games, the ability to connect your Wii to your television, computer or other devices, and the use of only one cord in connecting your console to your television, while the problems include little visual improvement of Wii games and the risk of the adapter producing anomalies in some games.

One advantage of making your Wii HDMI compatible is that it improves the visual quality of games. Some adapters do not improve visual quality, while some do. The problem is that Wii games were not designed with HDMI technology in mind. HDMI was a new technology when Wii was developed and Nintendo engineers were not sure it would take hold. There are Wii HDMI cables available with video upscale processors that improve visual quality of Wii games. If you upgrade, do extra research and buy the best quality adapter on the market.

Another advantage of making your Wii HDMI compatible, via Wii cable, is you can connect your console to modern devices with HDMI technology like your television or your computer. The advantage of being able to connect your console to multiple devices cannot be understated. It increases the fun.

One other advantage is the use of only one cord to connect your console to your television or computer. In today's age of high technology it is almost unheard of to have a big wad of cords leading from one device to another. Buying the adapter prevents this problem.

One disadvantage is a lack of improvement in overall video quality. As stated before, some adapters improve quality, while others do not. The best quality adapters generally improve quality, so do extra research and buy the best adapter.

Another disadvantage is that even with improved quality, often the adapters cause anomalies in certain games. This is a hit or miss problem. The best thing to do about this problem, with games you really love, is keep both cords handy. Generally, it is not too hard to connect and disconnect your console from your television. The real disadvantage is having all the extra cords lying around, cluttering up the place.

Third party Wii HDMI kits make your Wii console HDMI compatible. These kits have advantages as well as disadvantages as discussed above. For serious gamers, HDMI for Wii, via Wii cable adapter provides a necessary improvement in video quality. For casual users, the cord is probably not necessary. Retailers online and at game stores everywhere provide these kits for as little as .00 and for as much as .00. Buy the best quality adapter to prevent some of the problems associated with the conversion.


Using an HDMI Connection With the Wii

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