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Do you have to have version 1.4 HDMI cables to transmit 3-D signals?
I just bought a new receiver that has version 1.4 HDMI inputs (6 in, 1 out). But my current cables are 1.3b version HDMI. Do I have to upgrade my cables to 1.4, or will my current cables be able to transmit the extra 3-D data? Thanks!
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- mattmatt32Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
According to the 3D TV FAQ at Cnet (http://news.cnet.com/3d-tv-faq/), older HDMI cables will still work with 3D:
"10. Can I use my existing HDMI cables?
At this point, it appears you can. We've heard conflicting reports from manufacturers, but the best information we have indicates that most current HDMI cables, including the inexpensive ones CNET recommends, will work fine with the new 3D formats. One caveat is that that longer cables, say over three feet, might have problems. We'll be able to confirm once we can test one of the new 3D TVs with a 3D Blu-ray player, but until then we recommend trying to use your old cables before spending extra on "high-speed," "HDMI 1.4-certified" or "3D-ready" HDMI cables."
Also be aware that cable manufacturers are not supposed to be using HDMI version numbers with their products anymore: http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/trademark_logo_pu... . The correct terminology for a 3D compatible cable is "High Speed HDMI Cable": http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/finding_... .
