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*some newer models have HDMI and digital audio (coaxial or fiber optic) outputs | *some newer models have HDMI and digital audio (coaxial or fiber optic) outputs | ||
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| + | ;Receiver | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;LCD TV | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Amplifier | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;A/V Speakers | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Record Player | ||
==Connectors, Cables, and Signal Types== | ==Connectors, Cables, and Signal Types== | ||
| − | ;RCA | + | ;RCA |
| + | *most common audio/video connector type, used for Stereo audio, Composite Video, Component Video, and Digital Coaxial audio | ||
*also commonly referred to as ''phono'', ''cinch'', or ''composite'' connector | *also commonly referred to as ''phono'', ''cinch'', or ''composite'' connector | ||
*'''color coded''' depending on signal type: | *'''color coded''' depending on signal type: | ||
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**'''<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#FF0000"> Red </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#008000"> Green </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0000FF"> Blue </span> :''' component video | **'''<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#FF0000"> Red </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#008000"> Green </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0000FF"> Blue </span> :''' component video | ||
**'''<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#FF8C00"> Orange </span>''' or '''<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#000000"> Black </span> :''' digital coaxial audio | **'''<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#FF8C00"> Orange </span>''' or '''<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#000000"> Black </span> :''' digital coaxial audio | ||
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| − | + | ;Composite Video | |
*analog video signal extremely common on TVs, DVD players, VCRs, and A/V Receivers | *analog video signal extremely common on TVs, DVD players, VCRs, and A/V Receivers | ||
*only supports standard definition picture | *only supports standard definition picture | ||
*'''<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFD700"> Yellow </span>''' RCA connector | *'''<span style="color:#000000; background:#FFD700"> Yellow </span>''' RCA connector | ||
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| − | + | ---- | |
| − | + | ;Component Video | |
*analog video signal that splits video into '''three components:''' ''blue'', ''red'', and ''luma'' (brightness) | *analog video signal that splits video into '''three components:''' ''blue'', ''red'', and ''luma'' (brightness) | ||
*'''(<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#FF0000"> Red </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#008000"> Green </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0000FF"> Blue </span> )''' set of three '''RCA''' connectors | *'''(<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#FF0000"> Red </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#008000"> Green </span>-<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0000FF"> Blue </span> )''' set of three '''RCA''' connectors | ||
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*has much clearer image quality with better colors than Composite or S-Video signals | *has much clearer image quality with better colors than Composite or S-Video signals | ||
*capable of supporting Progressive Scan and High Definition resolutions | *capable of supporting Progressive Scan and High Definition resolutions | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;S-Video | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;HDMI | ||
| − | ; | + | <br> |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;RGB | ||
| + | |||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;VGA | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Stereo | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Digital Audio | ||
| + | |||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Progressive Scan | ||
| + | |||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Interlaced Video | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Resolution | ||
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| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Pixel | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Standard Definition | ||
| − | ; | + | <br> |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;High Definition | ||
| + | <br> | ||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Analog Signal | ||
| − | ; | + | <br> |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | ;Digital Signal | ||
Revision as of 13:34, 25 July 2012
Gizmos
- DVD Player
- device for playing DVD movies on a TV
- commonly have RCA, S-Video, and Component outputs
- some newer models have HDMI and digital audio (coaxial or fiber optic) outputs
- Receiver
- LCD TV
- Amplifier
- A/V Speakers
- Record Player
Connectors, Cables, and Signal Types
- RCA
- most common audio/video connector type, used for Stereo audio, Composite Video, Component Video, and Digital Coaxial audio
- also commonly referred to as phono, cinch, or composite connector
- color coded depending on signal type:
- Red - White : stereo audio
- Yellow : composite video
- Red - Green - Blue : component video
- Orange or Black : digital coaxial audio
- Composite Video
- analog video signal extremely common on TVs, DVD players, VCRs, and A/V Receivers
- only supports standard definition picture
- Yellow RCA connector
- Component Video
- analog video signal that splits video into three components: blue, red, and luma (brightness)
- ( Red - Green - Blue ) set of three RCA connectors
- also called YPbPr
- has much clearer image quality with better colors than Composite or S-Video signals
- capable of supporting Progressive Scan and High Definition resolutions
- S-Video
- HDMI
- RGB
- VGA
- Stereo
- Digital Audio
- Progressive Scan
- Interlaced Video
- Resolution
- Pixel
- Standard Definition
- High Definition
- Analog Signal
- Digital Signal