Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment; Which Video Connection Should I Use - Vizio LCD VW46L User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO VW46L FHDTV20A 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 10/20/2008
Rear
Panel
Description
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 between
White
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.
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 horizontal
Blue
and vertical sync information on the green signal. This is
most commonly used for PC input.
Component - The video signal is separated into three
signals, one containing the black-and-white information and
Green
the other two containing the color information. This
and
enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of the
Purple
superior picture provided by progressive scan DVD players
and HDTV formats.
AV/S-Video – 1. Composite: The complete video signal is
carried through this single (yellow) pin connector. This is
the most commonly used video connection. 2. S-Video:
Yellow
The video signal is separated into two signals, one
and
containing the black-and-white information and the other
containing the color information. Separating the color in this
Red
way avoids 'cross color' effects where closely spaced black
and white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also
enables text to be displayed more sharply.
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