Offical Hdmi 1.4 Thread

[TooBlu]

.. Think that 1.3 added some cool stuff check out what HDMI1.4 can do!!!

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/s...65&newsLang=en

A little tease of what it does..
•4K x 2K Resolution Support
The new specification will enable HDMI devices to support high-definition (HD) resolutions four times beyond the resolution of 1080p. Support for 4K x 2K will allow the HDMI interface to transmit content at the same resolution as many digital theaters. Formats supported include:

•3840x2160 24Hz/25Hz/30Hz
•4096x2160 24Hz

[cathexist]

Will be interesting to see how 1.4 turns out...

[DonRSD]

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=100858

already posted

[D1-2005]

The only thing I don't like is the 5 cable stuff. Way to confuse the average consumer even more. They could just have 3. The high speed w/ or w/o ethernet and then the auto stuff. Why would anyone not get at least the high speed, why have the lesser speed. Oh thats right, so they milk us like a freaking cow.

[zedd_117]

Originally Posted by D1-2005

The only thing I don't like is the 5 cable stuff. Way to confuse the average consumer even more. They could just have 3. The high speed w/ or w/o ethernet and then the auto stuff. Why would anyone not get at least the high speed, why have the lesser speed. Oh thats right, so they milk us like a freaking cow.

Ummm.. MOOOOoooo!

Actually I thought it was nice that there were more options available. Chances are retailers will have the cables separated, as they do now. Stores like Best Buy have most of there higher end HDMI cables only in their magnola stores or on their website. Hopefully they'll only carry they automotive cable in the auto section of the store. Though why people are so into having movies in their car on a tiny screen is beyond me. And why you'd need a HD 9" screen is what's really confusing. C'mon even 480i looks good at that size.

My big question is I have Monster (don't hate me) M1000 HDMI Cables (got a steal of a deal on Ebay) and they have the cables for life offer. Wonder if this "upgrade" means I'll be eligible for some free HDMI 1.4 cables...

Oh and the whole Mini thing has me bummed too. That's crazy, why does everything have to be smaller. Here's hoping it's an optional adapter.

[Pelican170]

HDMI 1.4 = useless for many years...

[CasualKiller]

This has been posted over and over again, and as was discussed in another thread none of this info is official as per HDMI.org:

It has come to our attention that several news agencies have published information about the release of the next HDMI specification called 1.4. The release of information referring to the HDMI 1.4 specification has not been authorized by the HDMI Founders. Nor does HDMI Licensing, LLC confirm the accuracy of any of the information that has been posted online. In January of 2009, HDMI Licensing, LLC published a press release that provided a preview of the features for the next version of the HDMI specification. Please click here to view this press release.

[Banjo]

Lack of Support for Closed Captioning = Epic Failure

[CasualKiller]

Here's the "official" press release, put out yesterday. All in all it looks good, and I won't be having to buy new cables.

HDMI LICENSING, LLC ANNOUNCES FEATURES OF THE UPCOMING HDMI SPECIFICATION VERSION 1.4

Enhancements Include Networking, Audio Return Channel, 3D Capability, Improved Performance and New Connectors

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 27, 2009 – HDMI Licensing, LLC, the agent responsible for licensing the High-Definition Multimedia Interface® (HDMI®) specification, today announced the features that will be incorporated in the upcoming HDMI 1.4 specification. This latest version of the HDMI specification will, among other advancements, offer networking capabilities with Ethernet connectivity and will add an Audio Return Channel to enable upstream audio connections via the HDMI cable. The HDMI specification 1.4 will be available for download on the HDMI LLC website no later than June 30, 2009.

The HDMI 1.4 specification will offer the following enhanced functionalities:

* HDMI Ethernet Channel

The HDMI 1.4 specification will add a data channel to the HDMI cable and will enable high-speed bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature will be able to send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application.

The HDMI Ethernet Channel will allow an Internet-enabled HDMI device to share its Internet connection with other HDMI devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable. The new feature will also provide the connection platform to allow HDMI-enabled devices to share content between devices.

* Audio Return Channel

The new specification will add an Audio Return Channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio upstream for processing and playback. In cases where HDTVs are directly receiving audio and video content, this new Audio Return Channel allows the HDTV to send the audio stream to the A/V receiver over the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable.

* 3D Over HDMI

The 1.4 version of the specification will define common 3D formats and resolutions for HDMI-enabled devices. The specification will standardize the input/output portion of the home 3D system and will specify up to dual-stream 1080p resolution.

* 4K x 2K Resolution Support

The new specification will enable HDMI devices to support high-definition (HD) resolutions four times beyond the resolution of 1080p. Support for 4K x 2K will allow the HDMI interface to transmit content at the same resolution as many digital theaters. Formats supported include:

o 3840x2160 24Hz/25Hz/30Hz
o 4096x2160 24Hz


* Expanded Support For Color Spaces

HDMI technology now supports color spaces designed specifically for digital still cameras. By supporting sYCC601, Adobe RGB and AdobeYCC601, HDMI-enabled display devices will be capable of reproducing more accurate life-like colors when connected to a digital still camera.

* Micro HDMI Connector

The Micro HDMI Connector is a significantly smaller 19-pin connector that supports up to 1080p resolutions for portable devices. This new connector is approximately 50% smaller than the size of the existing HDMI Mini Connector.

* Automotive Connection System

The Automotive Connection System is a cabling specification designed to be used as the basis for in-vehicle HD content distribution. The HDMI 1.4 specification will provide a solution designed to meet the rigors and environmental issues commonly found in automobiles, such as heat, vibration and noise. Using the Automotive Connection System, automobile manufactures will now have a viable solution for distributing HD content within the car.

“The HDMI specification continues to add functionality as the consumer electronics and PC industries build products that enhance the consumer’s HD experience,” said Steve Venuti, president of HDMI Licensing, LLC. “The 1.4 specification will support some of the most exciting and powerful near-term innovations such as Ethernet connectivity and 3D formats. Additionally we are going to broaden our solution by providing a smaller connector for portable devices and a connection system specified for automobiles, as we see both more and different devices adopting the HDMI technology.“

Consumers will also see new HDMI cables introduced to the market. In order to take advantage of the HDMI Ethernet Channel, consumers will need to purchase either a Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet, or a High Speed HDMI cable with Ethernet. Consumers connecting an external device to an in-vehicle HDMI-enabled HD system will need the new Automotive HDMI cable. Consumers can expect to see new HDMI 1.4 cables introduced to the market when new HDMI 1.4 devices are available.

Consumers will have a choice of the following HDMI cables:

* Standard HDMI Cable – supports data rates up to 1080i/60;
* High Speed HDMI Cable – supports data rates beyond 1080p, including Deep Color and all 3D formats of the new 1.4 specification;
* Standard HDMI Cable with Ethernet – includes Ethernet connectivity;
* High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet – includes Ethernet connectivity;
* Automotive HDMI Cable – allows the connection of external HDMI-enabled devices to an in-vehicle HDMI device.


The HDMI standard continues to grow in the marketplace with now over 850 adopters worldwide. The growing adoption of the HDMI specification by both consumer electronics and PC manufacturers further strengthens its position as the worldwide standard for high-definition digital connectivity. According to market research firm In-Stat, over 394 million HDMI-enabled devices are expected to ship in 2009, with an installed base of 1 billion devices. By the end of 2009 100% of digital televisions are expected to have at least one HDMI input.

The HDMI specification 1.4 will be available for download at http://www.hdmi.org no later than June 30, 2009.
About HDMI Licensing, LLC

HDMI Licensing, LLC is the agent responsible for licensing the HDMI specification, promoting the HDMI standard and providing education on the benefits of the HDMI specification to adopters, retailers and consumers. The HDMI specification was developed by Hitachi, Panasonic Corporation, Philips, Silicon Image, Sony, Thomson and Toshiba as the all-digital interface standard for the consumer electronics and personal computer markets. The HDMI specification combines uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio in a single digital interface to provide crystal-clear digital quality over a single cable. HDMI Licensing, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, Inc. For more information about the HDMI specification, please visit www.hdmi.org.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the HDMI 1.4 technology and its anticipated advantages, growth, market, adoption, consumer demand, and anticipated shipments and product introductions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks associated with the claims made regarding the HDMI 1.4 technology, as well as those risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Silicon Image’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These risks and uncertainties could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners in the Unites States and/or other countries.

[rded]

Originally Posted by CasualKiller

Here's the "official" press release, put out yesterday. All in all it looks good, and I won't be having to buy new cables.

This sounds great but I think we are at least 5-7years away from this. If this were to happen in the next 2 years, then we'll have to close down this forum because BLURAY will be dead and obsolete. How many people in the world have an HDTV and high-speed internet? Guys, we are still the minority in this AV revolution and people are really slow to jump on the band wagon especially with the global crisis. That's why this will not happen soon.

[CasualKiller]

I completely agree, there's nothing on that list that will have me worried for awhile.

[got rice]

I like the direction HDMI 1.4 is going, to include the ethernet pipe is going to streamline data transfer, as well as, information technology.

[Chevypower]

Will it do 2160p/4K with 3D and 60fps (all together), with no sync problems? That would be nice.

[4K2K]

Originally Posted by Chevypower

Will it do 2160p/4K with 3D and 60fps (all together), with no sync problems?

No it won't

That would be nice.

I agree