High-Definition Multimedia Interface

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an industry standard for connecting digital audio and video devices through a single cable. HDMI can connect any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver to an audio and/or video output device such as a digital television (DTV).
==Description==
HDMI supports standard, enhanced, and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio. It transmits all HDTV standards and supports 8-channel, 192kHz, uncompressed digital audio and all currently-available compressed formats (such as Dolby Digital and DTS), HDMI 1.3 adds additional support for new lossless digital audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements. HDMI 1.4 incorporates connection via Ethernet.
HDMI was created by , Panasonic, , Sony, (), , and . It also has the support of major motion picture producers and distributors.. 2009-06-29.
==Support by Apple devices==
The only portable Mac models to directly include an HDMI port were the 15 and 13-inch MacBook Pros with Retina display, introduced in 2012 and 2013, respectively. All other models since then require a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or a 3rd-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable.What macbook years have hdmi built-in? by argotech, Apple Communities. 2013-05-06. Among desktop models, the Mac Mini has included HDMI support since the thinner aluminum form factor was introduced with its 3rd generation update in 2010.Mac mini (Mid 2010) - Technical Specifications, Apple Support. 2012-07-01. Direct support by Mac Pro models depends on the installed graphics card or adapter.
iOS and iPadOS devices with Lightning ports require a Lightning Digital AV Adapter to support HDMI. Older devices with 30-pin dock connectors would need a Apple 30-pin to Digital AV Adapter.About Apple Digital AV Adapters for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, Apple Support. 2019-01-24.
==References==
==External links==
*Connect to HDMI from your Mac at Apple Support
* at Wikipedia
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