RCA DRC220N Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables, Component Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables

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Chapter 5: Additional Information

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only audio/video cables are packed with your DVD Player — you can purchase cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, details are on page 62, or order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV.

Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember, we’re talking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If your TV has Component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), S-VIDEO, and composite video (often color- coded yellow and grouped with Audio Left and Right jacks that are white and red); Component (Y, Pb, Pr), would be considered excellent, S-Video would be very good, and the composite video jack (yellow) would be considered good.

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Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables

The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals (two signals are dedicated to the color portion of the image, and the other signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the image).

To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection. There are bundled component video cables sold that are color- coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue). Component Video Input jacks are usually found on Digital Televisions (HDTV).

Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.

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