ASTAR ASTAR 27''HDTV - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter 2 - Connecting Equipment
2.1- Which Video Connection Should I Use?
The ASTAR 27'' HDTV has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic
connection to the most advanced for digital displays.
Digital HD(HDMI-High-Definition
Multime-dia 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.
DTV RF comes from AIR or CABLE. When
used for MPEG2 encoded bit streams from
ATSC broadcast programming, this input
takes advantage of the High Definition content.
Analog VGA(RGB)-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.
Analog HD1/HD2(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.
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
avoid "cross color" effects where closely spaced
black and white lines are erroneously displayed
in color. It also enables text to be displayed more
sharply.
AV- The complete video signal is carried through
this single pin connector. This is the most
commonly used video connection.
TV coaxial (RF) comes from AIR or CABLE.
This is the connection for standard NTSC TV
using antenna or cable. If you have a VCR,
you can connect your antenna/cable to the
VCR RF Output to this connector.
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Connector Description
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