What causes an HDMI cable to over heat?
HDMI cable and interconnects utilize a dedicated +5V power line for the purpose of reading the Extended Display Information Data (EDID) PROM within the sink device – typically an HDMI-equipped display. “The HDMI specification requires all source devices to provide at least 55mA (milliamps) on the 5V line for the purpose of reading the EDID of a display. While 55mA is not enough current to operate most HDMI accessory devices (which typically require about 100 to 150mA), most source devices on the market today provide significantly more current on the 5V line than the HDMI specification requires. As a result, the vast majority of accessory devices can operate when interfaced with a source device that provides more than the required current (i.e. over 100-150mA) on the 5V line.” ~ HDMI Licensing Knowledge Base If the pin for +5V power line shorts-out at either end of an HDMI connection you will likely experience undesirable (perhaps even catastrophic) results. (See the CE Pro resource listed below.) Therefore prior to connecting your audio-video equipment always check the integrity of the HDMI connectors on your interconnect cables and A/V equipment. There are a few other potential failure mechanisms that may be responsible however I recommend that you start with the HDMI connectors first. ################## RESOURCES ################## When HDMI Cables Short Out a System http://www.cepro.com/article/when_hdmi_c... HDMI Learning Center http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/ HDMI Licensing Knowledge Base http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/kb.as... HDMI FAQ http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/faq.aspx HDMI™: The Digital Display Link http://www.hdmi.org/pdf/whitepaper/SilicaonImageHDMIWhitePaperv73(2).pdf
Connecting 3 way speakers to a receiver?
Hey everyone Ive been trying to figure this out for the longest time. Im in college right now and im trying to hook up an old set of speakers i have to a reciever. When i was younger i got a panasonic sc-ak610 system. i dont have the middle part of the system anymore and im wondering if i can hook the speakers incuding the sub up to a reciever. the thing is the speakers have three way wiring (one for mid low and high). Below is the website that has all the info on the speakers if you scroll down to the bottom of the page. What i am basically asking is can i hook these speakers up to a receiver and how and what would be a good receiver for me to get. http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SCAK403.PDF