Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment; Which Video Connection Should I Use - Vizio VO32L User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO VO32L FHDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic
connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
Connection
Quality Connector
(type)
Best
(digital)
Best
(digital)
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- -
Good
(analog)
Best
(analog)
Better
(analog)
Good
(analog)
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide
Version 10/17/2008
Rear and
Side
Panel
Color
Codes
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the
first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-
digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface
White
between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box,
DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or video
monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single
cable.
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded bit
streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this input
takes advantage of the High Definition content.
Black
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TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,
green and blue color components. The signal carries
Blue
horizontal and vertical sync information on the green
signal. This is most commonly used for PC input.
Component1/2 - The video signal is separated into three
signals, one containing the black-and-white information
Green and
and the other two containing the color information. This
Purple enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of the
superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD
players and HDTV formats.
S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is separated into two
signals, one containing the black-and-white information
and the other containing the color information.
Yellow,
Separating the color in this way avoids 'cross color'
Orange
effects where closely spaced black and white lines are
and erroneously displayed in color. It also enables text to be
displayed more sharply.
Red
Composite (AV1/2) - The complete video signal is
carried through this single pin connector. This is the
most commonly used video connection.
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