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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a widely used interface for transmitting audio and video signals between devices and displays. Many PCs now include the ability to output audio/video directly to an HDMI port.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a widely used interface for transmitting audio and video signals between devices and displays. Many PCs now include the ability to output audio/video directly to an HDMI port. A variety of adapters and techniques exist for bridging other popular digital display standards (, for example) with HDMI sources or inputs.

Questions should be tagged if they involve a need to understand or troubleshoot connecting to / using a HDMI input, output, or adapter with any computer or related device.

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HDMI with resolution 2560 x 1440 possible?

I have an Acer 1810T and am going to buy a Dell u2711 with a resolution of 2560 x 1440. Can I connect the panel over HDMI with the Acer and use the 2560 x 1440 res?
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Can I connect two monitors to my computer using an hdmi splitter

Can I connect two monitors to my computer using an HDMI splitter because my computer only has one HDMI output that works which is coming from the Graphics Card. Both monitors are the excact same and I wanted to go extended mode with them.
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Is HDMI hot pluggable?

I'm trying to connect my laptop (Dell XPS 17 L702X) to a TV via HDMI. In the process I've hot-plugged the cable several times, but to no avail. Could this damage the HDMI port on my laptop or TV?
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HDMI Cable Version

HDMI Cables have different versions, I understand that. Aside from the packaging, how can you tell what version an HDMI cable is just from the cable itself? Is there a special coding on the wiring that gives it away, or is the only other way to try…
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Is it really necessary to unplug devices from the wall before connecting HDMI?

I was under the impression that HDMI was built to be hot-swap ready, like a USB device. I was told recently that unplugging HDMI while devices were powered on was risky and could actually cause hardware damage. Sure enough, my PS3 manual states…
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Switching between two monitors on HDMI / DVI, different resolutions

In the living room, I've a PC connected to the 1080p plasma TV, over HDMI (with a DVI/HDMI adapter plugged into the GeForce card). In the bedroom, I've another PC, connected to a 1920x1200 LCD screen, pretty high quality, calibrated with a dedicated…
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how to connect "dual mode HDMI" to get 60Hz 4K?

I bought Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750Ti graphics card, that says prominently on the box "4k at 60Hz through dual HDMI". OK, so I tried to connect this by 2 HDMI cables, to 2 HDMI inputs on my 4K TV, and what I get is two displays, of course, one on…
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Is there a Such Thing as a Multi-Licensed Multi-Channel HDMI Switch?

We have a conference room setup that uses a ceiling-mounted projector, a computer and possible inputs from travelling laptops. Part of the setup involves switching between several devices using HDMI to output to the projector. So we acquired a…
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Is this HDMI Cable Male to Male?

I am trying to get accessories for Raspberry Pi. As stated in the buying guide: http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=4277 If you have a monitor or TV that supports HDMI, then you can grab an HDMI cable So is male-to-male…
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Bad effects of coiling up HDMI cable?

If I have a long HDMI cable, can I coil it and try to hold it in place by means of an electrical tape? My current setup is such that I only need about 60 cm of wire to connect my monitor to my macbook pro. But when I look for cables to buy I cant…
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Advantage of connecting laptop to monitor through HDMI to VGA

I have two options for connecting an external monitor to my laptop - HDMI and VGA. Currently I am using VGA. Will there be any advantage if I connect through HDMI. Does using HDMI reduce the life of my laptop?
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My monitor has two HDMI input. What is the purpose?

My Asus VX239H has two HDMI input, but I don't know why 2 instead of one. Isn't one enough? Or, are other use cases having two HDMI ports?
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How does a laptop detect an HDMI cable is connected?

I bought a cheap HDMI switch; pressing the button cycles through Inputs 1, 2, and 3 to the same output. I like to keep my home laptop closed on my desk with my work laptop open on top of it, and my external monitor switching between the two. If I…
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HDMI output on a Mac Mini

Im considering purchasing a new Apple Mac Mini for use with a HD tv. However I really need to make sure that I will be able to hook it up - otherwise its a VERY expensive mistake! When going through the purchase, there are extra peripherals such as…
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Sound Using HDMI

I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 (Cylon Linux, more specifically, which just uses UBUNTU updates). When I connect my HDMI to my Panasonic flat screen television, sound still comes from my computer and in sound settings only "Speakers" is an output device.…
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