Chapter 2 connecting equipment, 1 which video connection should i use – Vizio VW37L User Manual

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VIZIO VW37L HDTV10A User Manual

Chapter 2

Connecting Equipment

2.1

Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO VW37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the
most advanced for digital displays.

Connection

Quality (type)

Rear

Panel

Connector

Description

Color

Codes

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

White

(digital)

Best

DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this
input takes advantage of the High Definition content.

(digital)

- - - - - - - - - - - -

Black

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Good

TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard
NTSC TV using antenna or cable.

(analog)

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.

Best

Blue

(analog)

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.

Yellow

and

Orange

Composite (AV1) - The complete video signal is
carried through this single pin connector. This is the
most commonly used video connection.

Good

(analog)

Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide

Version 4/17/2007

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