VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A User Manual
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Connecting Equipment
Connecting EquipmentConnecting Equipment
Connecting Equipment
2.1
2.12.1
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use
Which Video Connection Should I UseWhich Video Connection Should I Use
Which Video Connection Should I Use?
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The VIZIO VP422 HDTV10A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic
connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
Connection
Quality (type)
Connector
Rear
Panel
Color
Codes
Description
Best
(digital)
White
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) - It is the
first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-
digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an
interface 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.
Best
(digital)
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Good
(analog)
Black
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this
input takes advantage of the High Definition content.
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TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
Best
(analog)
Blue
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,
green and blue color components. The signal
carries horizontal and vertical sync information on
the green signal. This is most commonly used for
PC input.
Better
(analog)
Green
and
Purple
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
progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.
Good
(analog)
Yellow
and
Red
Composite (AV) - The complete video signal is
carried through this single (yellow) pin connector.
This is the most commonly used video connection.
S-Video (AV) - 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.
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide