Cranjis McBasketball
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jun 24, 2017 0:43:08 GMT -5
Had to buy a new DVD player for my bedroom tonight. I just grabbed a Sony one didn't think nothing of it. Get home, switch them out, no HDMI output. Which I found odd, but whatever. My cable box is component, so I'll just use the HDMI output on that and the component on the DVD, no issues, just switching cords. The f***ing cable box doesn't have HDMI output!!!!
So, what's the deal? Was it too nice just having one cord back there? I have enough as is, now I'm gonna need a shit ton more.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jun 24, 2017 0:46:15 GMT -5
God I hope not.
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Post by Hugh Mungus on Jun 24, 2017 0:51:28 GMT -5
Was the DVD player an older model?
From what I know, recent Blu-Ray players (post-2011) did away with analog video output (composite, component) to conform to the "Analog Sunset" rule.
Also, some newer DVD players (mainly the less expensive models) only feature composite outputs.
And to answer your original question, HDMI isn't going away anytime; HDMI 2.0a (which supports up to 4K Ultra HD video) is backwards compatible with previous HDMI standards.
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Cranjis McBasketball
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jun 24, 2017 1:09:05 GMT -5
Was the DVD player an older model? From what I know, recent Blu-Ray players (post-2011) did away with analog video output (composite, component) to conform to the "Analog Sunset" rule. Also, some newer DVD players (mainly the less expensive models) only feature composite outputs. And to answer your original question, HDMI isn't going away anytime; HDMI 2.0a (which supports up to 4K Ultra HD video) is backwards compatible with previous HDMI standards. I dunno, it was a low end Sony one. Like $45. I just assumed it would have HDMI. It's 2017, what doesn't have HDMI now? |
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jun 24, 2017 1:12:26 GMT -5
To my knowledge HDMI is still the standard for HD hookups including 4k.
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Post by cactussam on Jun 24, 2017 1:15:35 GMT -5
If you just got a dvd player that's not all that surprising since it's just standard def. If you got a Blu-ray player with no HDMI then I'd be wondering.
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Post by The Captain on Jun 24, 2017 2:05:20 GMT -5
Sounds like cheapo/outdated equipment. HDMI isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
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Post by 67 more on Jun 24, 2017 2:22:56 GMT -5
Yeah, DVD players with HDMI is the rarity.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jun 24, 2017 9:21:58 GMT -5
Yeah I didn't see you had said a DVD player. I don't think I've seen a standards DVD with hdmi because DVD isn't HD.
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Post by 67 more on Jun 24, 2017 10:45:52 GMT -5
Yeah I didn't see you had said a DVD player. I don't think I've seen a standards DVD with hdmi because DVD isn't HD. My DVD/VCR recorder has HDMI so it can act as a pass through for your TV signal still, but that amazed me. |
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Post by Malcolm on Jun 24, 2017 11:23:43 GMT -5
I hope not. I finally just got a tv with HDMI output.
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Post by The Captain on Jun 24, 2017 11:32:16 GMT -5
Oh it's just a DVD player? That explains it. Straight DVD players don't tend to have HDMI inputs because they aren't HD. Usually, at best, you'll have component inputs (aka, Red-Blue-Green Video, Red/White audio) to take advantage of progressive scan.
But as far as modern day blu-ray players go, it's all HDMI. And video cards are even phasing out VGA/d.sub and DVI in favor of HDMI and DisplayPort.
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Post by Powerline on Jun 24, 2017 12:27:51 GMT -5
I was gonna say, if HDMI is on the way out I'm in a world of shit...particularly with the pun of my forum name/website/twitter handle.
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Jun 24, 2017 16:39:24 GMT -5
Was the DVD player an older model? From what I know, recent Blu-Ray players (post-2011) did away with analog video output (composite, component) to conform to the "Analog Sunset" rule. Also, some newer DVD players (mainly the less expensive models) only feature composite outputs. And to answer your original question, HDMI isn't going away anytime; HDMI 2.0a (which supports up to 4K Ultra HD video) is backwards compatible with previous HDMI standards. I dunno, it was a low end Sony one. Like $45. I just assumed it would have HDMI. It's 2017, what doesn't have HDMI now? Earlier this year bought a friend a cheap DVD player and it didn't have a HDMI port. I assu e it was removed to save money. Honestly now you can get a decent Blu Ray player for 55 to 60. And since Blu ray players play dvds also there is really no need to get a DVD player anymore. |
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Post by The Captain on Jun 24, 2017 16:42:57 GMT -5
The only reason I can think of to get a regular DVD player over a Blu-ray, besides price, is if you still have an SDTV or a much older HDTV without an HDMI port. And even then I think there are still a number of Blu-ray players that have component outputs.
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Jun 24, 2017 16:58:59 GMT -5
The only reason I can think of to get a regular DVD player over a Blu-ray, besides price, is if you still have an SDTV or a much older HDTV without an HDMI port. And even then I think there are still a number of Blu-ray players that have component outputs. Yea most Blu ray players have component still. Years ago saw a dvd/vcr combo unit that was mono. I had no clue there was ever a mono DVD player. |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jun 24, 2017 17:25:13 GMT -5
I dunno, it was a low end Sony one. Like $45. I just assumed it would have HDMI. It's 2017, what doesn't have HDMI now? Earlier this year bought a friend a cheap DVD player and it didn't have a HDMI port. I assu e it was removed to save money. Honestly now you can get a decent Blu Ray player for 55 to 60. And since Blu ray players play dvds also there is really no need to get a DVD player anymore. I've always had unconverting DVD players, so I guess that's why there's not an HDMI port. Guess I'll exchange for BluRay. I only have a few BluRay discs, so DVD was just easiest. |
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Jun 24, 2017 20:38:42 GMT -5
Earlier this year bought a friend a cheap DVD player and it didn't have a HDMI port. I assu e it was removed to save money. Honestly now you can get a decent Blu Ray player for 55 to 60. And since Blu ray players play dvds also there is really no need to get a DVD player anymore. I've always had unconverting DVD players, so I guess that's why there's not an HDMI port. Guess I'll exchange for BluRay. I only have a few BluRay discs, so DVD was just easiest. When you get a Blu ray try to get one with a usb port. That way you can watch files off flash drives. |
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Post by ThereIsNoAbsurdistOnlyZuul on Jun 24, 2017 23:30:41 GMT -5
Also you are Canadian. Your telecom providers are the devil.
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