VIZIO SV420XVT1A User Manual

Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment

2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?

The VIZIO SV420XVT1A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the most advanced for digital displays.

Connection

Rear

Panel

Quality ConnectorDescription

Color

(type)

Codes

Best

(digital)

White

and

Side of

TV

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(digital)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

input takes advantage of the High Definition content.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NTSC TV using antenna or cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

green and blue color components. The signal carries

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

horizontal and vertical sync information on the green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

signal. This is most commonly used for PC input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

Component 1/2 - The video signal is separated into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

three signals, one containing the black-and-white

 

Better

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

information and the other two containing the color

 

 

 

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side of

 

information. This enhancement over S-Video takes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

advantage of the superior picture provided by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

progressive scan DVD players and HDTV formats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-Video (AV1) - The video signal is separated into

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

two signals, one containing the black-and-white

 

Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red

 

information and the other containing the color

 

(analog)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information. Separating the color in this way avoids

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘cross color’ effects where closely spaced black and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

white lines are erroneously displayed in color. It also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enables text to be displayed more sharply.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good

(analog)

Yellow

and

Side of

TV

AV1/2(Composite) - The complete video signal is carried through this single pin connector. This is the most commonly used video connection.

Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide

Version 6/2/2008

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Vizio SV420XVT1A manual Connecting Equipment, Which Video Connection Should I Use?

SV420XVT1A specifications

The Vizio SV420XVT1A is a highly regarded flat-panel television that showcases the brand's commitment to quality and performance in the competitive world of home entertainment. Released as part of Vizio's expansive lineup, this model has become a favorite among consumers for a range of reasons, most notably its cutting-edge features, impressive display quality, and user-friendly design.

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