Cable and Connector Glossary

The input is called:	Also called:	The connection (also called the "port") looks like:	The cable looks like:	Notes:
Cable TV input	Coaxial, or "co-ax" connections			Used to connect to basic analog cable service.
Composite inputs	RCA connection			The white is for the left audio, the red is for the right audio, and the yellow is for video.
Audio inputs	Analog audio ports			These are used for analog audio-only connections. White is for left audio, red is for right audio.
S-video input	---			An S-video connection produces higher quality video. S-video connections carry no sound.You can use an S-video connection in combination with an audio connection.
Mini-A/V input	Mini-RCA connection			Many video cameras have this kind of connection.Typically, they have a composite connection on the other end.
Port for the HD Connect cable on the Slingbox PRO. See the important note below.*	Port for the HD Connect cable on the Slingbox PRO			(Not to scale) See the important note below.*
Component inputs	---			Used with high-end video devices. These kind of devices split video colors into their components: green, blue and red. The cables carry no sound, so they're used with analog or digital audio cables.
SPDIF digital audio	Also called S/PDIF digital audio			Orange connectors, used on high-end audio and audio/video devices for digital audio. SPDIF stands for "Sony/Philips Digital Interface." Used on many other brands, as well.

*IMPORTANT: This connector on the Slingbox PRO is for the Slingbox HD Connect cable only. Its physical design is not intended to accommodate an HDMI connection. To connect the Slingbox PRO to an HD source, use an HD Connect cable.