Can I connect HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal?

HDMI Type-A (Standard) and D-Terminal are not directly compatible. You will need a Active adapter to connect them.

Do I need an adapter for HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal?

Yes, you need a HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal adapter to connect HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal.

Will connecting HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal cause signal loss?

Yes, there may be some signal degradation when connecting HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal. Digital HD to analog SD conversion with quality loss.

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ D-Terminal

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Recommended: HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal adapter

Signal Path

HDMI Type-A (Standard) HDMI

Adapter

D-Terminal Unknown

HDMI Type-A (Standard)

Family HDMI

Form Factor Trapezoidal wide

Pin Count 19

Reversible No

D-Terminal

Family Legacy Video

Form Factor D-shaped multi-pin

Pin Count 14

Reversible No

Signal Degradation

Digital HD to analog SD conversion with quality loss.

Notes

HDMI Type-A (Standard) to D-Terminal: HDMI to legacy analog video requires an active converter (digital-to-analog conversion). Significant quality loss expected. The HDMI Type-A (Standard) (HDMI) and D-Terminal (Legacy Video) are from different connector families.