Specifications

Composite cable

The simplest way to transit a video signal is to put

it through a composite video cable, where all the

image components (light and colour) are mixed. This

link is generally reserved for analogue sources (VHS

players, laser-disc players, etc.).

S-Video cable

Compared with composite cable, an S-Video (Y/C)

gives better image quality, since the light (Y) and the

colour (C) are now separated. This link remains easy

to use, and is recommended for digital sources such

as DVD players or video games.

Component cable

With a component (YCbCr) cable, you get one of the best analog

video signals, for the signals transit via three cables: one for light

(Y), one for the blue component (Cb or U) and the other for the

red component (Cr or V). The YUV link is to be preferred for DVD

players and digital TV decoders. Moreover, the component format

is the only analog format (not computer

issued) able to transmit HD signals, up

to 1080p.

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