Hard as we try, we just can’t make a perfect cable. They all do something wrong … They add noise and distortion.

Audio Video reproduction is a damage control business … because we can’t make a perfect cable … we strive to make cables that do less harm … Better cables add less noise and less distortion They contribute to better performance by doing less harm.

Is It Voodoo?Is It Black Magic? Better cables add less noise and less distortion They contribute to better performance by doing less harm. No – It’s Simple Physics. It’s Simple Cause and Effect.

The quality of the metal and the geometry determine the amount of distortion the cable produces Better cables add less noise and less distortion They contribute to better performance by doing less harm. The dielectric (insulation), geometry and shielding determine the amount of noise getting into the system from the cable

Audio Video reproduction is a damage control business … better performance is always a result of doing less damage, less harm Every system benefits from reducing noise and distortion The performance of every system is improved by using better cables

How About HDMI ? ISN’T HDMI PERFECT ?

Some Questions… A Show of Hands Raise your hand if you think HDMI is perfect And all HDMI cables are the same

HDMI Cables are Extremely Complex Sure – Displays Have Built In Error Correction But... Error Correction Can Only Do So Much

HDMI Cables are Extremely Complex

The Conduit of Audio, Video, Control 3 TMDS Channels (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling) Carry audio and video 1 TMDS Clock Channel 4 shielded twisted pairs

The Higher the Data Rate – the more difficult it is to resolve The Longer the Cable Length – the More Errors Produced The More Motion (Sports) - the more Difficult to Correct the Errors

What Makes One HDMI Cable Better Than Another? Shielding density Tributaries Series AWG Tributaries Series AWG Tributaries Series AWG Conductor gauge Conductor material

What Makes One HDMI Cable Better Than Another? Just Like Analog Cables … Metal, Insulation, Geometry, Shielding, Connectors Just Like Analog Cables... The Goal is Damage Control Better Performance... Due To Fewer Errors

Anatomy of HDMI Massive Technology Inside One Tiny Cable A Series of Single Conductors and Twisted Shielded Pairs The Consistency is CRITICAL Inconsistent Cables Create More Data Errors

What Can Make You Confident in HDMI? Tributaries Can! Exhaustive testing for EVERY Tributaries HDMI cable… Every cable tested via Quantum analyzer for zero errors per 1 billion pixels at 1080p/60 Live, hands-on viewing of EVERY SINGLE HDMI cable 100% Total Satisfaction Warranty

 Every Single Tributaries HDMI Cable is Tested to pass 1080P  A Technician signs off that they viewed a clean image with Every Single HDMI cable When we ship an HDMI cable – We KNOW it’s Performing Properly... No Exceptions !

A Solution for Every Install Entry Level: Series 3 Interconnects “ENTRY LEVEL”: Series 3 High Speed 30 AWG OFHC copper conductors  Available up to 4 meters  All lengths tested to pass 1080p % braiding All lengths UL® rated HDMI Certified High Speed HDMI Certified High Speed

A Solution for Every Install GOOD: Series 5 Interconnects “GOOD LEVEL”: Series 5 High Speed 28 AWG OFHC copper conductors  Available up to 6 meters  All lengths tested to pass 1080p % braiding All lengths UL® rated HDMI Certified High Speed HDMI Certified High Speed

A Solution for Every Install BETTER: Series 7 Interconnects “BETTER LEVEL”: Series 7 High Speed 26 AWG silver-plated copper conductors  Available up to 12 meters  All lengths tested to pass 1080p % braiding Skin-foam-skin dielectric 6 meters and longer are UL® rated HDMI Certified High Speed HDMI Certified High Speed

A Solution for Every Install BEST: Series 9 Interconnects “BEST LEVEL”: Series 9 High Speed 24 AWG silver-plated copper conductors  Available up to 15 meters 23 AWG silver-plated copper conductors  Available at 20 meters All lengths tested to pass 1080p % braiding Skin-foam-skin dielectric 6 meters and longer are UL® rated HDMI Certified High Speed HDMI Certified High Speed

Tributaries HDMI: Differences at a Glance Series 7 (Better) 26AWG 1.25% silver-plated copper conductors Skin-Foam-Skin Dielectric Die-cast metal covers Woven jacket over water-proof CL3 PVC Series 7 (Better) 26AWG 1.25% silver-plated copper conductors Skin-Foam-Skin Dielectric Die-cast metal covers Woven jacket over water-proof CL3 PVC Series 5 (Good) 28AWG stranded conductive protective coated (CPC) copper conductors Waterproof molded cover Waterproof PVC jacket CL3 rated Series 5 (Good) 28AWG stranded conductive protective coated (CPC) copper conductors Waterproof molded cover Waterproof PVC jacket CL3 rated Series 3 (Entry) 30AWG stranded OFHC copper conductors Waterproof molded cover Waterproof PVC jacket CL3 rated Series 3 (Entry) 30AWG stranded OFHC copper conductors Waterproof molded cover Waterproof PVC jacket CL3 rated Series 9 (Best) 24/23AWG 2.5% silver-plated copper conductors Skin-Foam-Skin Dielectric Die-cast metal covers Woven jacket over water-proof CL3 PVC

Tributaries HDMI CI Solutions The Right HDMI Solution for Every Client Extend HDMI cables to at least 25m (1080p) or 50m (1080i) Switch HDMI and audio sources Send HDMI to multiple displays Convert Component and Optical Digital to HDMI Send HDMI over 2 CAT5/6