What Cable Will I Need? I'm new to HD, be gentle. Please no Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD discussion.I just want to know if I need an HDMI cable or Component, and what kind? 1.3 (whatever that is?) My TV has both.Thx in advance. What Cable Will I Need? I'm new to HD, be gentle. Please no Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD discussion.I just want to know if I need an HDMI cable or Component, and what kind? 1.3 (whatever that... » Read More What Cable Will I Need? I'm new to HD, be gentle. Please no Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD discussion.I just want to know if I need an HDMI cable or Component, and what kind? 1.3 (whatever that is?) My TV has both.Thx in advance. « Show Less
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yeah, i got myself a $5 HDMI cable on amazon too, it works greatbut i will give you a short comparison between component and HDMIcomponent: transmits 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i signals (no 1080p), and videos only - no audio. and it does not support up-converted SD-DVD content, so SD-DVD can only be outputed as 480p maxHDMI: transmits both audio and video in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p/24. it supports up-converted SD-DVD video (and trust me it actually does look better). in all the above output format. so go for HDMI. it is also the future connection, in about a decade (very possibly a lot shorter) all connections will be in HDMI, or a more advanced connection. yeah, i got myself a $5 HDMI cable on amazon too, it works greatbut i will give you a short comparison between component and HDMIcomponent: transmits 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i signals (no 1080p), and videos only - no audio. and it does not support up-converted SD-DVD content, so SD-DVD can only be outputed as 480p maxHDMI: transmits both audio and video in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p/24. it supports up-converted SD-DVD video (and trust me it actually does look better). in all the above output format. so go for HDMI. it is also the... » Read More yeah, i got myself a $5 HDMI cable on amazon too, it works greatbut i will give you a short comparison between component and HDMIcomponent: transmits 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i signals (no 1080p), and videos only - no audio. and it does not support up-converted SD-DVD content, so SD-DVD can only be outputed as 480p maxHDMI: transmits both audio and video in 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1080p/24. it supports up-converted SD-DVD video (and trust me it actually does look better). in all the above output format. so go for HDMI. it is also the future connection, in about a decade (very possibly a lot shorter) all connections will be in HDMI, or a more advanced connection. « Show Less
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I have the A3, and you can use an HDMI cable (as cheap as $6, shipped, from meritline.com), or component cables (that site has mulitple, inexpensive cables). I recommend an HDMI 1.3 cable, because some movies won't output at full resolution over a component cable--plus, 1.3 supports the latest features, including "deep color"). Just don't get suckered into the Monster "$200 HDMI cable"--that's crap. A $5 cable will do the exact same thing, as long as it's not defective. If I remember correctly, you can use regular RCA cables, in a pinch, and S-video.
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Hello, You specific model should have come with 3 Gender cables. (1) composite with audio [ red, white,& Yellow ] (1) audio [ red & white ] (1) component video [ red, green & blue ] . If you are connecting any video sources using anything other than HDMI you will need to use these gender cables. To use component video [ red, green & blue ] you will also need audio [ red & white ] these are 2 different cables. All of the cables you will need can be located here on Amazon and most for a really good price.
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$20 HDMI cables can be found if you shop around (got one here on Amazon, in fact). Just keep in mind that HDMI is required to upconvert standard def DVD's on HD DVD players.One advantage of HDMI is that it makes for a neater connection, one cable as opposed to 5 for video and audio. That said, you won't sacrifice picture quality by using component cables.
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Well, there are two choices. There is no HDMI hook up available, so the choices are either an RCA hookup or an optical/digital hookup. I am currently using the RCA hook up, only because I am looping it through a graphic equalizer. Were it not for that fact, I would use a digital optical cable.
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I'm waiting on my roku, so take this advice with a grain of salt. From what I've read on the reviews, it seems that you can hook it up via A/V RCA cables, so no HDMI is required if you have a SD TV. A lot of folks on here seem to have SD TV setups, so I think HDMI is an option not a requirement.
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No optical cable is necessary. The HDMI carries the high definition audio and video. (HDMI) High Definition Multimedia Interface. In home theaters, the audio is often extracted from HDMI sources and directed to a surround sound processor while the video is sent to the TV set. See HDMI and HDMI switch.
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In regards to High Definition cable; I have found Comcast HD Cable looks better through the component input. I use the HDMI connection for my HD DVD player. I've learned from another High-Def Team Leader that this has more to do with Comcast than with HDMI in general. Most HDMI cables should provide excellent quality regardless of the brand. Good Luck.
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Why would you want to hook up a DVD player to your laptop and then run an HDMI cable to the TV? I don't even think that would work, althought I've never tried. Wouldn't it make more sense to a.) Hook up the DVD player directly to the TV and play DVDs like most people do or b.) Play a DVD on your laptop and then connect the laptop to the TV via an HDMI cable. Just my thoughts as I'm not sure of all the underlying reasoning.
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you should check how each component needs for tv and to stereo receiver. hdmi now will send sound to tv so you can eliminate red, white and yellow cables. DVD should have hdmi, component, supervhs, or video connection. listed in order of best reception. Most of your "stuff" should still go through your stereo if you have it. For best advise, get a neighbor that's smart to check it out. That's what my neighbors do. No neighbors,be more specific in your equipment for best advice.
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I want to but the LN46A630 and want to ensure that I get the correct HDMI cable that will support 120 HZ, etc. So what exact product should I get? When folks reply, please give the model # so I know what to get. Thanks!
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Can you please explain this? I have been using a tv from 1995 and use a co-axial cable to hook it up. I am not familiar with HDMI cable, so if this is the only type that plugs into the tv, how can I hook the other end up to my cable box and DVD player? The cable box is newer so may be compatible, but the DVD player is fairly old as well. I don't want to buy a tv that I can't use my DVD player with. Thank you!
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No it doesn't come with that cable, you need to purchase that cable. In my review I explained all you need. What you need is an hdmi 4.1 cable. Basically its a just an hdmi cable but with the newer technology in it. Its like $6 on amazon. So you need that and an optical cable and then take a look at how I hooked mine up and you're good to go!! Hope that helped. Let me know if any other questions!!
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Well, it comes with the power cord, so no worries there. I would suggest purchasing a HDMI cable, since you'll want to hook up it up to other devices to watch/play and generally utilize the HD capacity of this sleek TV. For older/non-HD devices, you may need to get some AV cables (the cable with the 3 colored plugs - red, yellow, white). Really, you probably already have the cables you need hooked up to your current TV, unless you're making the leap to a HD TV, then you'll need the HDMI cable. Hope that helps!
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Check Monoprice and Blue Jean cables for your needs. Don't buy the expensive cables - but do buy good ones from one of the two I mentioned. They are both good suppliers - I have bought from both. Which cables you will need will depend on the devices. For example; is the the DVD equipped with HDMI or component or S-Video? RCA plugs for sound or optical. Better let your son know about each one ASAP so he can get the proper cables in time for him coming home for the installation (that's what I did for my mom recently). Good luck You will really enjoy your new Samsung - it is a fine piece of equipment. Geo
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I purchased 1.3a category 2 certified 28AWG 6 ft hdmi cables through monoprice that work equally well with the Steren gold-tipped video cables provided by my cable company. The cable guy told me they are equivalent, and I would agree with that after having compared them myself. However the cable guy did also tell me that optical audio cables would be needed to match the quality that hdmi cables would provide. I do not have a surround sound system so can't judge the difference on that. Ultimately I went with the hdmi cables because there is only one plug on each end and so simpler to disconnect and reconnect if need be. PS I also compared top of the line Monster Cable HDMI (over $100 each!) to the monoprice $5 cables and couldn't tell any difference. This is on a Sony 1080p xbr4 120hz tv with a Playstation 3 for Blu Ray/dvd player. I say if component cables work better for you, go with them.
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You are most welcome. I hope this helped you with finding and selecting an appropriate HDMI cable that fits your needs.
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HDMI.2 from blu-ray to what device, TV, home theater/receiver? If it isn't a bad cable, bad connection or bad blu-ray then you might want to be sure you have selected HDMI-1, HDMI-2 or HDMI-3 on the TV or receiver input.