Chapter 2 - Connecting Components; Which Video Connection Should I Use - Vizio L13e User Manual

Chapter 2 - Connecting Components

2.1 - Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO L13e LCD TV has four different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic
one to the most advanced for digital displays.
Connection Cable and Connector
Quality
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Basic
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Version - 9/23/2004
Description
Coaxial RF. This is the only connection that has the audio
and the video in one cable. If you have an antenna or
cable, this is the only way you can connect it to the LCD
TV. If you have a VCR, you can connect your
antenna/cable to the VCR RF Input and connect the VCR
RF Output to this connector.
Composite. The complete video signal is carried through
this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used
video connection.
S-Video. The video signal is separated into two signals,
one containing the black-and-white information and the
other containing the color information. Separating the
color in this 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.
Component. The video signal is separated into three
signals, one containing the black-and-white information
and the other two containing the color information. This
enhancement over S-Video takes advantage of the
superior picture provided by this type of input.
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