Do I need HDMI cable? We just bought Sony Bravio 40''HDTV and Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player. Please let me know if I need HDMI cable to connect this DVD player and TV. If yes, which one is preferred one. Do I need HDMI cable? We just bought Sony Bravio 40''HDTV and Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player. Please let me know if I need HDMI cable to connect this DVD player and TV. If... » Read More Do I need HDMI cable? We just bought Sony Bravio 40''HDTV and Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player. Please let me know if I need HDMI cable to connect this DVD player and TV. If yes, which one is preferred one. « Show Less
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You can also purchase HDMI cables at Monoprice.com..for around $5.00 and $6.00 for shipping..they are excellent..no middle man I was recommended by Audiophile/Videophile friends!
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Yes, you will need that cable. As to which one is the "best one", I can only go by what I've read - that the difference between a moderately-priced cable and an expensive one isn't much.
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You will want to buy an hdmi cable. You can get it for about $1.98 on Amazon if you search. Believe it or not, because HDMI is a standard, all HDMI cables whether they cost $100 or $2 perform equally well.
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Go to amazon, type in "HDMI cord," and buy one that is under $5. There is no difference between expensive an inexpensive HDMI cords. As it is a digital connection, there is simply a pass-through of information with no manipulation at all.Hope this helps!
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i've had really great results with the "cables to go" hdmi cable. $10 a piece here at amazon. they work just as well as the $70 monster cable i also have. if i still had the box for the monster cable, i would return it and get another "cables to go" cable.
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I'd like to hook up my MacBook Pro to my Sony Bravia HDTV (720p), to watch video dowloads on the big screen. Will this cable carry the audio, or do I need a separate stereo audio cable from the Mac to the TV?Thanks.
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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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If you have an "old" reciever that uses RCA inputs you will need a NeweR reciever that utilizs a HDMI cable. I said the same thing, then bought a newer reciver 3 years ago . hope this helps.
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with dish and direct tv converter boxes that are conected to the new hd tv's a hdmi cable is needed.if conecting a blu-ray dvd player to the tv a hdmi cable is needed.my rca tv is conected to a blu-ray dvd player using a hdmi cable for best picture quality and sound.if conecting a regular dvd player the colored red,yellow white cords can be used.i do have another 32inch tv in another romm in the house that is conected to dish using a hdmi cord. everything works well together.
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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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hi can u tell me if u need to get HD channels to appreciate the picture quality on this TV or will regular cable suffice? what abt playing DVDs do i need a HD dvd player or a reg player should do as well?Thanks
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James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375.... » Read More James, do you have an HDMI connection on your cable box and or other peripherals (DVD, bluray etc)? Optical is a good solution for component or analog video connections with digital audio (surround sound) decoders. If you have HDMI then your best possible video and audio solution is to go directly from your cable box and DVD/bluray with HDMI cables which would carry 1080p (high definition) video as well as 7.1 surround sound on a single cable. If this option is out of the question then you could go the lesser quality route of using optical connection into 2 inputs on the rear of the v375. This unit would replace your current surround processor. Any further questions feel free to reply! « Show Less
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RGB, although supporting up to 1080i, is an analog application...if your DVD player has HDMI connectivity, I would use HDMI from the DVD player to HDMI on the Bravia for optimal video and audio quality
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can anyone help me i have a sony 32 inch xbr 1080p and cant for the life of me figure this out. i bought a hdmi cable and still when watching a movie all of it seems a half second too fast.also when i watch a movie on widescreen it still displays the black frames
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I have a Oppo Upconvert DVD player that is supposed to upconver to 1080p and to be honest I don't see much of a difference between the Oppo and a regular dvd. Am i doing something wrong? I have it connected to my samsung 4095D using HDMI cable.
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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What are you connecting the TV to? You'll need a HDMI cable for each one.My cable company included an HDMI cable with my box without additional charge. It works fine. I think it's 6' long. You might want to talk to your cable or satellite provider to see if they can give you one.If you have a DVD/Blue ray player that has an HDMI output then you'll need to get another cable for that. Check the back to make sure it has an HDMI jack first. Models over a year or so old may only have component inputs.A 6 foot cable should work fine. HDMI is so easy...one cable to connect to the TV and they only fit in one way. What are you connecting the TV to? You'll need a HDMI cable for each one.My cable company included an HDMI cable with my box without additional charge. It works fine. I think it's 6' long. You might want to talk to your cable or satellite provider to see if they can give you one.If you have a DVD/Blue ray player that has an HDMI output then you'll need to get another cable for that. Check the back to make sure it has an HDMI jack first. Models over a year or so old may only have component inputs.A 6 foot cable should work fine. HDMI is so easy...one cable... » Read More What are you connecting the TV to? You'll need a HDMI cable for each one.My cable company included an HDMI cable with my box without additional charge. It works fine. I think it's 6' long. You might want to talk to your cable or satellite provider to see if they can give you one.If you have a DVD/Blue ray player that has an HDMI output then you'll need to get another cable for that. Check the back to make sure it has an HDMI jack first. Models over a year or so old may only have component inputs.A 6 foot cable should work fine. HDMI is so easy...one cable to connect to the TV and they only fit in one way. « Show Less
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If you have digital cable service that includes HD channels, or a HD source such as a Blue-Ray player or a HD DVD player, you will need to purchase some HDMI cables. Remember, you have to have the HDMI cables to get the full effect of high definition. They sell them here for cheap. You can find HDMI cables here for about $2-10, which is an absolute steal. Don't let anyone tell you that you have to get Monster cables. They are a complete rip off!
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One of the posters talks about the picture quality while using non-HDTV. I think he said he has it in a trailer, so no HDTV. Also, this unit doesn't have an S-Video connection, which is what is needed to get the best quality standard def. picture (at least that's my understanding). Which tells me that this unit is really not intended mainly for standard def viewing. Vizio, Sharp, and Philips make some units still with S-video connections. Maybe some others do, too, but so far I've found only those three brands. And if I had to guess, I would guess that eventually they'll all stop putting in S-Video connections, as more and more people start subscribing to HDTV.
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But if you have an HDTV i don't know why you need this device. Are you sure you don't need the RCA to HDMI convertor?? It is the same company but it is a different part number. These units only convert one way not both so you need to buy the proper part # for your application.
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Hello from Mediabridge... Joshua, I saw your question and thought I would answer since Amazon doesn't typically respond to discussion board posts. HDMI cables are used to connect compatible components such as television and dvd player. HDMI cables will provide digital audio and up to 1080p throughput if they are "High Speed" rated. If you have a 1080p television and a Blu-Ray player, you should be using an HDMI cable to connect them, yes. Be prepared to be amazed. 1080p pictures are breathtaking if you haven't seen them before.