Eisboch wrote:
"JimH" wrote in message
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How about the recommended type cable to connect HDTV to a Blu Ray? HDMI?


Definitely, if for nothing less than reducing the amount of wires. HDMI
carries both the video and digital audio in one connection.

I just finished completely redoing my system using HDMI cables where ever
possible. I have a Denon A/V receiver that does all the audio and video
switching. I have a regular DVD/CD player, the new Blu-Ray player, a SACD
player, a Sirius receiver, the Comcast HD TV receiver and a turntable all
connected to the Denon (which powers the various speakers). Then, I have a
35 foot HDMI cable that connects from the Denon "Monitor Out" connector to
the HDMI HD input on the Samsung monitor.

This way, whenever you select a video source on the Denon, it's video (and
audio if you want to) is automatically connected to the Samsung. Like many
modern A/V receivers, the Denon allows you to assign and rename the inputs,
so I have programmed it so if I select the Blu-Ray player, "Blu-Ray" is
displayed on the Denon. Same with "Sirius" or "HD-TV" or "SACD. The Denon
also allows you to set up different surround parameters and other audio
setting adjustments individually for each source which is nice because you
can fine tune the sound for each source and don't have to keep adjusting it.

HDMI cables are pricey, but worth it, IMO. Best quality image transfer and
reduces the amount of cables.

Eisboch



Here is a great article comparing the low cost generic HDMI vs the high
priced (Monster Cable) HDMI cables. Basically, there is either no
difference, some people found the monster cables pulled out of the
appliance easier than the cheap ones.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,12...1/article.html