A/V Connections - LG L15V26 Training Manual

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A/V CONNECTIONS

Below are connections you may find on LCD TVs. SD = Standard Definition and HD = High Definition.
Composite
Normally labeled "Composite"
"Video" . SD Only.
S-Video
Super Video. Normally labeled "S-Video". SD
Only. A little better quality than Composite.
Antenna
Normally labeled "Antenna".
Supports HD. A.k.a. Coax, Cable.
VGA
Normally labeled "RGB" and/or
"PC/DTV". Supports HD.
DVI
Normally labeled "DVI", "PC/DTV", or "HDMI".
Digital instead of analog (Digital version of
VGA). Supports HD.
HDMI
Normally labeled "HDMI". Newer version
of DVI. Supports HD and Digital Audio.
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Component Video
Normally labeled "Component/
DTV/DVD". Supports HD.
Digital Audio
Normally labeled "Digital Audio (coaxial)".
Better quality then normal audio. Supports
Surround Sound.
Optical Audio
Normally labeled "Digital Audio (optical)".
Better quality then normal audio. Supports
Surround Sound. Uses a fiber optic cable.
RS-232
Normally labeled "Calibration Port", "Service
Port", and/or "RS-232". A.k.a. serial port.
Used for uploading firmware
control of the unit (no video or audio).
IEEE 1394
Normally labeled "IEEE 1394" or "DTV Link".
Supports HD and Digital Audio.
or external
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