We already know that the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD will support video-out functionality through DNLA, however we have now learned that SD video output will be supported through the phones 3.5mm socket too. The video below demonstrates this functionality in action.

If you skip to the middle of the video, you can clearly see the girl holding the Omnia HD with a TV-out cable coming out from the 3.5mm jack. As the person taking the video pans around, you can see the phones video output on the television screen. The person who uploaded the video has confirmed that the 3.5mm headphone jack was used for TV-out.

Viewing HD video on a TV normally involves using a HDMI cable, however Samsung is promoting the DNLA (Digital Network Living Alliance) standard as a way to stream HD videos over a Wi-Fi connection to compatible televisions. The problem is that DNLA is not commonly used, so unless you have a DNLA-compatible TV then you may have problems. Also the strength of your wireless connection may determine how successful you are in using DNLA, especially given the bandwidth required for HD video.

This is great news for those that may struggle to get DNLA working. It’s worth mentioning though, that whilst you can stream HD videos wirelessly through DNLA, you will only get VGA support through the 3.5mm jack. Check out the video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »