> But the reason why your digital TV shows the correct screen is because the cable transmitted the "digital" bits between your DVD player and the TV correctly.

> But the reason why your digital TV shows the correct screen is because the cable transmitted the "digital" bits between your DVD player and the TV correctly. If you have a poorly made cable you will get bit errors. Yes. Which is why the poorly made cable can be said to not work. > And your speakers are playing an analog signal. Huh? I've never heard of HDMI cables capable of carrying analog sound.