Overtaking each other, technology has changed not only the appearance of a familiar looking TV and the mass of other household electrical appliances. They inevitably continue to influence the final result of their manifestation, expanding the capabilities of modern electronics to a truly grandiose scale.
Breaking the deadlock
Some devices, which were considered almost perfect only yesterday, lose their relevance and become simply outdated, that is, unsuitable for interaction with qualitatively new technological inventions. The HDMI-tulip adapter for many users becomes an effective solution to the sometimes problematic situation when a relatively new TV receiver does not have the necessary technical means to connect to one of the brainchildren of progressive time. We will talk about this device and the appropriateness of its use in the framework of this article.
High Definition Multimedia Interface: with what did you come to us?
First of all, the abbreviation given in the heading contains the essence of the process of data transfer, which have special properties and provide high definition multimedia, as well as contribute to the highest quality implementation of audio. This is achieved through a multi-channel digital stream in the form of Audio signals. Impeccable image quality and realistic sound significantly increase the perception of the displayed plot. For the average user, an HDMI adapter (a “tulip” can be connected to it) can be a lifesaving device when the TV or other device is not equipped with a connector of the same type. Given the significant difference between the principle of signal interaction for the transmission of video and audio data of various standards, users sometimes have some, to put it mildly, inconsistencies, which ultimately translates into the inability of one device to "understand" another.
Universal signal translator: installation process
When you need to connect a game console or a BlueRay device to a TV that does not have a high-quality connector, then the HDMI adapter (tulip, RCA or SCART) becomes simply irreplaceable, since only a special converter can convert a digital signal to an analog one. In case of connection, it should be taken into account that the type of connecting cable must correspond to the design features of the socket and the maximum resolution of the TV decoder. Sometimes the user is faced with a problem, which is that the TV was purchased for a long time, and its technical equipment did not include the use of HD-technologies. Therefore, all that the owner of such a TV receiver can count on is the presence of a composite output in the device. Nevertheless, before you implement the connection, pay attention to the number, labeling and type of slots that your TV is equipped with, since the multiplicity of connectors significantly increases the chances of receiving a better output signal.
What to choose when connecting an HDMI adapter, tulip or SCART?
As a rule, most modern TB-receivers have, in addition to the composite output, designated as: Video, Audio-L and Audio-R and having three input sockets, also a scart slot, consisting of many contact holes and a rectangular groove with a beveled angle. It should be noted that the use of Euroconnector (a) is most acceptable, since this type of interface has some advantages over the above connection. The fact is that when using a 21-pin "monster" the user does not need to switch the decoder, as, for example, when using the composite output, and the image quality is much better. In the event that your device does not have a SCART slot, but has a component type of connection, labeled Y, Pb and Pr or Y, Cb and Cr, which is almost the same thing, you are incredibly lucky! It is this type of connection that allows you to bring the image quality closer to optimal.
Question that costs money
The so-called “tulip” adapter (HDMI) makes it easy to solve the problematic issue of “understanding” between virtually all electronic devices. Unfortunately, the use of this device definitely reduces the quality of the source. But the opportunity to enjoy the video using the old TV fully justifies such a negligible omission. Agree, sometimes you can sacrifice quality for the sake of saving a considerable amount that would have to be paid for the purchase of a TV unit that supports all "fashionable" playback formats.
Finally
If, for example, the Tulip-Tulip cable is used without any additional devices and is a completely complete functional capable of transmitting an analog signal without distortion and hardware obstacles, then HD digital quality is much more demanding. TVs of "clear" format are equipped with various types of connectors and are literally "omnivorous." The versatility of such TV devices is complemented by numerous improvements, one of which is the ability to reproduce a variety of types of information from flash drives, as well as the presence of options for working with Internet products directly in online mode. So an attempt to transfer an image to an old TV in HD quality and without using an adapter is obviously doomed to failure. Alas, this venture requires an auxiliary device that will allow you to switch and process video and audio signals from a highly accurate format into an acceptable data stream.