Month: October 2011

Question What is HDMI-CEC? Answer CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control. Essentially HDMI-CEC-enabled gear, when connected by an HDMI cable, can be controlled through one remote without any programming or setup required. It is an optional part of the HDMI specification. Up to 10 connected devices, including the display, can be controlled via HDMI. CEC is a two-way communication system in which a device sends back an acknowledgement that it received a command, assuring that devices are in their proper state. In Philips we market the HDMI-CEC feature under the name ‘EasyLink’. HDMI-CEC is an industry standard supported by many […]

Question The picture quality is good but the TV does not produce any sound when connected to an accessory device with an HDMI to HDMI cable. Answer Follow these steps to check if your device is configured correctly: Some accessory devices have an HDMI audio output setting that needs to be turned on when using an HDMI to HDMI connection. Check the on-screen menu of the accessory device to ensure that the HDMI audio output is set to ON. In some cases, you may need to set the digital audio format of the accessory device to pulse-code modulation (PCM) mode. […]

Question What is HDMI? Answer HDMI is the abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a set-top box, an HD DVD disc player, a Blu-ray Disc player, a PC, video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB (Red, Green, Blue) connection from the source to the screen. By eliminating conversion to an analog signal, it delivers an unblemished image. The non-degraded signal reduces flicker and leads to a clearer picture. HDMI intelligently communicates the highest […]