Need clarification on HDMI repeating and switching.The HDMI forum is a ghostown
1 - 12 of 12 Posts
Repeating means that the receiver will strip audio from the HDMI input, switching means that the receiver only acts as a switch and does nothing with the HDMI signal.
If you see 1.3 repeating/1.1 switching, it means that the receiver can strip the latest audio from the HDMI signal, but it does not have the 1.3 features on the video switching portion (Deep color and auto lip sync).
If you see 1.3 repeating/1.1 switching, it means that the receiver can strip the latest audio from the HDMI signal, but it does not have the 1.3 features on the video switching portion (Deep color and auto lip sync).
Joined
·
18,923 Posts
That seems right. I saw a receiver listed that way, very confusing. The manufacturers do a s****y job of clarifying their HDMI capabilities.
I wonder if the people making the web entries or product listings even understand what they are posting.
Technically, an HDMI repeater is an intermediate such as an AVR. So I find their terminology sloppy. Or I misunderstand that use of the term repeater.
I wonder if the people making the web entries or product listings even understand what they are posting.
Technically, an HDMI repeater is an intermediate such as an AVR. So I find their terminology sloppy. Or I misunderstand that use of the term repeater.
Joined
·
12,234 Posts
A couple of clarifications..
The repeater is found on middle to higher range AVRs, typically $399 and higher.. And it can strip out either audio and/or video, as the video may be deinter-laced or upscaled..
The switch is found in entry-level AVRs, typically $299 or less.
The other issue is that certain brands such as Denon call all their AVRs HDMI 1.3... rolleyes:
Evn though some only have switching, some of have a repeater but no HD audio codecs and some have HD audio codecs.. It seems that as long as the video can pass through @ HDMI 1.3 specifications (400 mHz) they chose to call the entire AVRs HDMI 1.3..
Maybe thats why the Denon returns have jumped 65% in the last year..
User gets it home and finds out that is doesn't have the expected features or capability..
A couple of clarifications..
The repeater is found on middle to higher range AVRs, typically $399 and higher.. And it can strip out either audio and/or video, as the video may be deinter-laced or upscaled..
The switch is found in entry-level AVRs, typically $299 or less.
The other issue is that certain brands such as Denon call all their AVRs HDMI 1.3... rolleyes:
Evn though some only have switching, some of have a repeater but no HD audio codecs and some have HD audio codecs.. It seems that as long as the video can pass through @ HDMI 1.3 specifications (400 mHz) they chose to call the entire AVRs HDMI 1.3..
Maybe thats why the Denon returns have jumped 65% in the last year..
User gets it home and finds out that is doesn't have the expected features or capability..
Joined
·
144 Posts
If that means it does nothing to the HDMI signal, if you outputted a hdmi 1.3 signal would it simply pass it on?
If that means it does nothing to the HDMI signal, if you outputted a hdmi 1.3 signal would it simply pass it on?
Joined
·
67 Posts
It appears that as long as the AVR has HDMI "plugs" its sold an HDMI AVR regardless of what it is passing via the HDMI.
I recently bought a Sony DG520 (bottom of the line) - 2 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out - perfect for my needs. After pulling out the old receiver and re-wiring w/ HDMI. ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT TRANSPORT AUDIO. Yep, I needed to "add cables" to my HDMI AVR!
Needless to say, I yanked it out, re-boxed and returned. Bumped up in their new model line (DG820) and I'm now just wired up w/ HDMI cables.
The whole point of HDMI is 1 cable carries all and the manny's should be brought to task on this. AVRs need labelling - A & V HDMI, V HDMI because this is BS.
It appears that as long as the AVR has HDMI "plugs" its sold an HDMI AVR regardless of what it is passing via the HDMI.
I recently bought a Sony DG520 (bottom of the line) - 2 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out - perfect for my needs. After pulling out the old receiver and re-wiring w/ HDMI. ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT TRANSPORT AUDIO. Yep, I needed to "add cables" to my HDMI AVR!
Needless to say, I yanked it out, re-boxed and returned. Bumped up in their new model line (DG820) and I'm now just wired up w/ HDMI cables.
The whole point of HDMI is 1 cable carries all and the manny's should be brought to task on this. AVRs need labelling - A & V HDMI, V HDMI because this is BS.
Joined
·
144 Posts
Anybody?
Anybody?
Joined
·
144 Posts
So would that mean the Marantz 5002 does 1.3 switching? Eg, it will pass it on?
1 - 12 of 12 Posts
Join the discussion
Join now to ask and comment!