HDMI 1.4 Specification

• HDMI ETHERNET CHANNEL

The HDMI 1.4 specification adds a data channel to the HDMI connection, enabling high-speed, bi-directional communication. Connected devices that include this feature can send and receive data via 100 Mb/sec Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application. The HDMI Ethernet Channel allows internet-enabled HDMI devices to share an internet connection via the HDMI link, with no need for a separate Ethernet cable. It also provides the connection platform that will allow HDMI-enabled components to share content between devices. HDMI 1.4 Allows Consolidation Of HD video, audio, and data in a single cable Enables high speed bi-directional communication Enables IP-based applications over HDMI Transfer speeds up to 100Mbps

• AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL

The new specification adds an audio channel that will reduce the number of cables required to deliver audio upstream from a TV to an A/V receiver for processing and playback. In cases where a TV features an internal content source, such as a built-in tuner or DVD player, the Audio Return Channel allows the TV to send audio data upstream to the A/V receiver via the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an extra cable.

• 3D TV FORMATS

• 4K RESOLUTION SUPPORT

• EXPANDED SUPPORT FOR COLOR SPACES

HDMI 1.4 Gives More Accurate Life-Like Colors Support for Additional Color Spaces Supports digital still camera (DSC) -specific color spaces sYCC601 AdobeRGB AdobeYCC601 Enables HDTV's to reproduce the rich, natural, lifelikecolors from digital still cameras (DSC) Enables consistencyand accuracy between DSCs and HDTVs

• HDMI Micro Connector (Type D)

The HDMI Micro Connector is a significantly smaller 19-pin HDMI connector supporting up to 1080p resolutions for portable devices such as cell phones, portable media players, and digital cameras. This new connector is approximately 50% smaller than the size of the existing HDMI Mini connector.

HDMI Micro Connector (Type D) In addition to the three connector types already defined in previous versions of the HDMI standard, the HDMI 1.4 specification introduces a new "Type D" connector designed for cell phones, pocket cameras, and other portable devices where space is at a premium. Roughly the size of a Micro USB connector, it packs all the power and functionality of an HDMI link into a tiny form factor. Featuring a full nineteen-pin array like other HDMI connectors, the HDMI Micro Connector can handle video signals up to 1080p, bringing state-of-the-art HD resolutions to the realm of handheld devices. This new connector is approximately 50% smaller than the size of the existing HDMI Mini Connector.