JimH wrote:
"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"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


Thanks for the advice.




The first HDMI cable I bought (the one that was packed with the TV was
too short), I couldn't believe the price. There's nothing about the
cable itself that would command the price it does.