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Does HDMI transmit both ways?

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Does HDMI transmit both ways?

Yes, HDMI does carry signals both ways, but only where the various HDMI “protocols” call for it. A Tivo or other recorder is needed, just like you suggested. Then you use a HDMI switch for the “recorder” and DVD player to use the single HDMI cable to the TV.

How do I project my screen with an HDMI cable?

To connect your laptop to your TV with an HDMI cable:

  1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into your HDMI input on your laptop.
  2. Plug the other end of the cable into one of the HDMI inputs on your TV.
  3. Using the remote control, select the input that corresponds to where you plugged in the cable (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, etc.).
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Can a monitor work with just a HDMI cable?

As long as you have an HDMI port, which you say you do, it will work just fine like any regular monitor. HDMI has the same pinout as DVI, plus audio, so it will work just the same as any regular digital display.

Why can’t I project to another screen?

Your PC can’t project to another screen, Try reinstalling the driver or using a different video card. The problem could be with loosely connected hardware, the display adapter driver, or a recent Windows Update which messed up the settings.

What signals do HDMI cables carry?

HDMI Connections

  • Component video carries analog video signals separated into two channels for color and a third for luminance.
  • S-video transmits analog signals using one cable and a four-pin connector.
  • DVI, or digital visual interface, is a 29-pin connection commonly used with computer monitors.

What kind of HDMI cable do I need for a computer monitor?

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What kind of cable do you need? There are a number of HDMI cable variants, but the one you want is a High Speed HDMI cable. This will definitely work with 4K displays and support the full bandwidth of HDMI 2.0. Or, you know, you could get a fully RGB HDMI cable, which has decent 18Gbps specs and bright colors.

Are HDMI cables hot swappable?

According to the HDMI specification, yes it’s hot-pluggable. It supports “HPD” (Hot Plug Detect Signal). The HPD (Hot-Plug-Detect) feature is a communication mechanism between a source and a sink device that makes the source device aware that it has been connected/disconnected to/from the sink device.