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Connection Diagram Steps
Step 1: Select TV Type
Step 2: Video Cable Type
Step 3: Audio Cable Type
Step 4: Choose Components
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Video Cable Type
Coax & Composite
Sometimes multiple pieces of equipment require the use of two kinds of video cables.
Coax - An analog interface that uses an RF output for audio and video - supports displaying video in 480i.
Composite - This connection is an RCA cable color coded Yellow and only supports displaying video in 480i.
Component & Composite
Sometimes multiple pieces of equipment require the use of two kinds of video cables.
Component - Uses a 3 wire connection for 3 components of the video (Red, Green, Blue) - supports video up to 1080i.
Composite - This connection is an RCA cable color coded Yellow and only supports displaying video in 480i.
Composite (RCA) - Video
A Composite connection will provide better video quality than a coax connection. The connection is color coded Yellow and only supports displaying video in 480i.
Coax
An analog interface that uses an RF output via coax wherein the audio and video are modulated onto analog channel 3 or 4. Coax connections only support displaying video in 480i.
S-Video
An analog interface that uses a 4-pin connection for video only. S-Video only supports displaying video in 480i.
Component Video
An analog interface that uses a 3 wire connection for 3 components of the video (Red, Green, Blue). It is also called YPbPr. Component supports displaying video in 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. An audio connection can be completed by using the Composite audio connections or Digital audio connections.
DVI Video
A digital interface that uses a 24-pin connection for video only. DVI-D is generically referred to as DVI. DVI-D supports video in 480i , 480p, 720p and 1080i.
HDMI
A digital interface that uses a multi-pin connection for digital video and multi-channel audio. HDMI supports video in 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i.
Audio Cable Type
Composite (RCA) - Audio
Red and white color coded "RCA" connections. These support mono or stereo analog audio.
Digital Audio
Coax on the left, Optical on the right. Digital Coax uses orange color coded "RCA" connections. Optical uses fiber optic cables. Connection is typically black. Digital Audio supports AC3, Dolby Digital (5.1, etc.), DTS, S/PDIF.
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Video Connection Types
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Description |
Cable |
Connection |
| Coax |
An analog interface that uses an RF output via coax wherein the audio and video are modulated onto analog channel 3 or 4. Coax connections only support displaying video in 480i. |
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| Composite |
A Composite connection will provide better video quality than a coax connection. The connection is color coded Yellow and only supports displaying video in 480i. |
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| S-Video |
An analog interface that uses a 4-pin connection for video only. S-Video only supports displaying video in 480i.
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| VGA |
A 15-pin connection typically used for older PC monitors. VGA cables can now provide high-def video, but in analog, not digital, format. Nevertheless, many newer LCD and Plasma HDTVs provide a VGA input in order to accommodate connections from your computer.
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| Component |
An analog interface that uses a 3 wire connection for 3 components of the video (Red, Green, Blue). It is also called YPbPr. Component supports displaying video in 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. An audio connection can be completed by using the Composite audio connections or Digital audio connections. |
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| Firewire |
Uses a 4-pin or 6-pin connector. Firewire, or 1394 supports video and audio. Video can be displayed in resolutions of 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i.
The IPG (Interactive Program Guide) overlay graphics are not supported in the 1394 specifications for video streaming. |
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| DVI-D |
A digital interface that uses a 24-pin connection for video only. DVI-D is generically referred to as DVI. DVI-D supports video in 480i , 480p, 720p and 1080i. |
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| HDMI |
A digital interface that uses a multi-pin connection for digital video and multi-channel audio. HDMI supports video in 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. |
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Audio Connection Types
| Type |
Description |
Cable |
Connection |
| Stereo Analog |
Red and white color coded "RCA" connections. These support mono or stereo analog audio. |
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| Analog Surround |
The color coded "RCA" connectors still red and white, designating "analog" but instead of "L" and "R", you have "C" (center), "FR" (front right), "FL" (front left), "SL" (surround left), "SR" (surround right), and "SW" (subwoofer).
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| Digital Audio |
Coax on the left, Optical on the right. Digital Coax uses orange color coded "RCA" connections. Optical uses fiber optic cables. Connection is typically black.
Digital Audio supports AC3, Dolby Digital (5.1, etc.), DTS, S/PDIF.
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