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Pin Schematic For DIY HDMI Cables?

Hey 'Goners!

Let your video genius and knowledge shine through! I would like to DIY an HDMI cable, but one that serves ONLY for video signal transfer (audio is processed separately using the 'audio out' jacks from the player to my sound system.) What are the best connectors and wire for this VIDEO-ONLY application, and most importantly, where can I get a schematic showing the HDMI cable connector pin pattern, specifically the functions of each pin connector and MOST ESPECIALLY which pins are needed for video transfer? I do NOT want audio or other non-video related signal pins hooked up, I just want to make a video cable that will ONLY send the necessary video information from my player to my TV via the HDMI interface. ALL of the other pin connectors which provide functions extraneous to video reproduction will be eliminated from the design. My guess is that such a cable should yield good visual benefits. I'll report back with results once a functional HDMI connector is made. It will be compared to some cheap and a few more expensive HDMI designs, as many as my friends and I can manage. Should be fun!

Of course, any other advice you "Goner video experts would offer is also appreciated. Thank you all!

Also, I'm not a tech-guy, so "KISS!" (Keep It Simple, Stupid!) The level of a budding neophyte videophile should do (i.e., the level of a clever twelve year old! That way, if I get confused I can have my 'clever' twelve year old son figure it out for me!)

Thus, I ask you 'Goners for help. Thanks for all of your anticipated assistance and advice.

HAPPY LISTENING!!
winstonsmith
winstonsmith OP
25 posts
 
Damned straight, Timrhu! Thanks for the info and the post. I'm on it after the holidays. Will keep you posted. May order all three brands mentioned and the Audioquest cable, too. You know, have a big shoot-out once my TV arrives in early January. I ordered a Pioneer FD-150, the big 60'' Kuro job that is getting good ink everywhere. Saw their 50" non-elite model and was impressed. So this should be very informative. Personally, I'm rooting for the little guys, as is my wallet! I took a major hit on the Pioneer; hope it's worth it! 'Cause I'm gonna be livin' with it for a lo-o-o-o-ong while. (Hopefully I will have paid off the credit card bill by then!)

Thanks for all your help!

Merry X-mas!
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
HDMI is a cable for some reason that really does not matter if it is a pretty budget offering or a super expensive esoteric model.......DONT SPEND A LOT OF CASH!
winstonsmith OP
25 posts
 
Thanks! I'll keep it in mind, Chadnliz. You may be 100% right. Gonna order a BJC right NOW, in fact. So if you'll excuse me ............
winstonsmith OP
25 posts
 
It's ordered! Can't wait! Thanks for the heads up. $30 bucks for a two meter jobbie. AWESOME! Hope it's a great cable. Should know in a few weeks after TV delivery (which was pushed back by the dealer a week, in a call just minutes ago). I'll keep you posted.

Happy Listening!
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