Overview of AlchemyTV™
Video inputs
AlchemyTV™ features several video inputs:
• TV input
• Composite input
• S-VHS input
• Radio antenna connector
• Stereo audio input (jack type)
• Stereo audio output (jack type)
•TV/Antenna connection: This connector should be used for your analogue TV cable coming
from an RF antenna or a cable box.
•FM Radio input: This connector can be used to connect an external antenna.
•Composite input: Composite is a widely used standard for connecting video
equipment. Note that the quality of this connection is not as good as
S-VHS. This type of connector is often found on camcorders and
VCRs.
•S-VHS input: Also called S-Video. This connection gives a better image quality
than composite is generally found on mid-range camcorders,
VCRs and DVD players. If you intend to capture video from an
analogue source, use this connection whenever you can.
• Stereo audio IN: The AlchemyTV™ card uses a conventional stereo jack plug
AlchemyTV™ User Guide
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Composite IN
S-VHS IN
Audio IN
TV/Antenna
FM Radio
Audio OUT