Are all HDMI cables the same?
HDMI cables are the primary way to connect devices to a TV or home theater set-up.
HDMI cables can pass video, audio, and limited control signals likeHDMI-CEC.

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Active and Optical HDMI cables are directional.
This means one end is labeled source or 1 and the other end is labeled TV or 2.
The cable must be connected in the proper direction to work.

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There are other ways toconnect HDMI over long distancesusing both wired and wireless solutions.
it’s possible for you to use older HDMI components with newer components.

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