‐Features: not subject to a lot of interference.
The male point is attached to the device and the females connect these
‐Extra: * see bottom [analogue]
RCA
‐Identification: this is the black cable with the red jack‐ looking end (like the ones used for DVD players)
‐Usage: Carries video and audio signals
‐Features: This is not a professional cable and offers more resistance than BNC cables
[analogue]
Firewire 1394
‐Identification: The cord with the computer‐fitting bit on one end and the USB cord looking bit on the other.
There are three types of Firewire cables, namely 4to 6; 4 to 4; and 6 to 6 (these numbers refer to the size of the end bits) [we use 4 to 6 aka small to big]
There are two speeds, namely 400 and 800. We use 400; 800 is for more modern machines or Macs and this is the same speed as a USB 2 port.
‐Usage: For video and audio use
‐Features: Originally developed by Apple Mac and uses their encoding. [digital]
Component
3 streams: R, G & B
S Video or SVHS cable or Y/C cable
Features: This offers a cleaner signal
9‐pin remote aka RSS
Usage: Digital or analogue
