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The following table describes the differences between connection types.
Digital AV3 Set-top box
AV4 DVD player or HD game console
AV5 HDMI device
AV6 PC or portable computer with VGA output
CONNECTION BASICS
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HDMI Component Video S-Video
Composite
Audio/Video
RF
High-definition Multi-
media Interface
provides an uncom-
pressed, all-digital
audio/video connec-
tion. HDMI provides
the ultimate connec-
tion.
Provides superior pic-
ture quality by sepa-
rating the green,
blue, and red lumi-
nance signals. Typi-
cally used with
red/white audio
cables.
Supplies a better pic-
ture than RF and
Composite connec-
tions. Used with
red/white audio
cables.
Separate video (yel-
low) and audio
(red/white) cables
that provide a basic
connection from the
cable box or other
devices.
Note: The color of
audio inputs may dif-
fer, e.g. red/white or
red/black.
Provides a basic con-
nection for antenna
or cable. Provides
both audio and video.
Input/Output Example device