HDMI was developed to meet the demand for high-definition video and audio. With the release of HD content traditional ways to connect consumer electronics devices fall short of delivering the ultimate high-definition viewing and listening experience. To address this, leading consumer electronics manufacturers gathered to develop a next-generation digital interface that would meet the requirements for consumer electronics products today and in the future.

In short, using HDMI to connect all of your high-definition devices, displays and components will enable you to maximize your home theatre system and experience digital content the way it was intended.

The aim is to have one audio visual cable that carries:

• digital video
• 5.1 or 8 channel surround sound
• remote control data

Backed by the industry's biggest names, the all-digital HDMI will enable true high-definition, audio/video content for consumers. Hollywood studios, cable and satellite operators, and consumer electronics manufacturers have rallied behind this standard that delivers on the long-awaited promises of HDTV. HDMI connectivity is already included on products that include:

• HDTVs
• Blu-ray Disc players
• multimedia PCs
• gaming systems
• digital camcorders, and more.  

By using HDMI in your HD set up you get a simple one-cable solution, with the effectiveness of a high-speed digital link.