820 vs 920 - does 920 support HDMI 1.3a - 820 is HDMI 1.3??? Is the HDMI support (1.3 vs 1.3a) the main diff between these two units or do they both support the same standard?
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the 820 does not up convert to HDMI. It only passes HDMI through to HDMI, Component to Component and Composite to Composite. So if you have an component with HDMI and one with Composite and another with component then you will have to run 3 cables to the tv. I have an older 360 before they started putting HDMI on it. After much research I found out it is pretty much impossible to find a working adapter for the 360. I had to return the 820 because I only want one cable going to my tv since all the components are in a cabinet.
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Yes the one ending on 400 is the latest version. I just updated from 300 to this, and it solved all sorts of HDMI intermittent cutout issues I was having. Its an April 2013 update - but looks like my issue was solved with the Oct 2012 update.
1410679
I'm assuming it's the hdmi cable. I just ordered my tv so I can't be certain, but from what I've read I don't think this tv is hdmi 1.3 compatible.
677137
HDMI 1.3 supports "deep color" for your TV. The audio support will be through your receiver. This TV will not support "deep color"...the 89 series will.
247845
This may be a really stupid question, but can an HDMI 1.3 fit into an HDMI 1.4 slot? Will this work with a TV and or blu-ray player that uses 1.3 HDMI.
1803547
My STR-DN1040 has 8 HDMI inputs and they are all in use and the STR-DN1050 has no new compelling features - more like a downgrade in connections. Guess the 1040 is good for another year at least.
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is there a real difference between this one and the 820? i was planing on picking one of the two after im finished with my deployment but since this on looks to be discontinued i should just wait to see what new come out.
735320
Hi, I am assuming the PS3 plays BD right? I say connect to that HDMI port unless you have the additional BD player. HDMI is audio and video signal combined so it should work wherever you plug it in. Good luck! I love my 920 so far.
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There are different versions of HDMI cables. Versions 1.4 and above support 3D. So an "HDMI 3D" cable just means it is 1.4 or above. A version 1.4 cable will also transmit 720/1080p content just fine. Wikipedia has a great version comparison chart: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_comparison
2062292
Thanks for the reply. So as far as we know, is there any model coming with the benefits of the 9040, and HDMI 1.4?
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Thanks for the tip.I saw the 981 had the Faroudja chip but wasn't sure if the technology was leveraged at the 1080i output or if it was just for the 1080p. From your reply, it looks like you know that it does.
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HDMI 1.3 and 1.4 both are rated at the same MHZ and bandwidth, so it should work based off of specs, however, 1.4 allows for the use of "ARC", audio return channel. I do not know if it will support ARC.
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Thanks for defining what I was trying to describe, "Standby pass-through". With that I was able to Google what I was looking for and found the following from Onkyo news:"All 2010 HDMI v1.4 models include a new feature call HDMI Thru. HDMI Thru allows content to pass through to the TV when the receiver is in a standby state." I'll hold off on the 3300 and get the HT-S3400 when it's released.
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This one has 1.3 for sure. I think all 2007 models have 1.3. Having HDMI 1.3 is not as big as an issue as you may think it is. But if it concerns you, rest assured this HDTV has it.
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I have the same issue with the DG710 (only difference is one less HDMI and 10watt less per channel, otherwise, same unit) and the only solution was to set all outputs to "Bitstream" I spent an hour with Sony on the phone and could not get the receiver to play 5.1 PCM from any source but a PS3 game, why, I don't know, I tried 4 different Blu-Ray disk. I am exchanging mine through Amazon for a new one, I don't know what I'll do if the new one doesn't work. Some people have claimed the Lossless audio works great (lossless is PCM only) yet CNet reviewed and claimed it mixed all PCM to 2.1, which is what both of our units have done. Apparently it's a hit or miss issue, some work, some don't. I hope I get a good one next time.
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I totally agree. I forgot about the PS3, and I've seen several people mention that. I also would like to keep the TV for several years, and I admit that I didn't realize the absence of HDMI 1.3 until after I received my TV, but I guess it was one of those things I thought I could live without immediately.
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Yes the one ending on 400 is the latest version. I just updated from 300 to this, and it solved all sorts of HDMI intermittent cutout issues I was having.