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