Saturday, March 24, 2012

Audio and Video Connectivity

One should purchase a HDTV set that has the highest number of ports, rendering several connectivity options. We have different types of connectors and cables. Their mode of function is different and the type of parts used also varies in each of them. A HDTV set needs appropriate HDTV Cables and connectors.
The following are few examples:

 HDTV Video: It has HDMI (High Definition Media Interface), HDTV-Component (Y/Pb/Pr), and DVI (Digital Video Interface)

 SDTV Video: It is similar to HDTV or S-Video Connectors. One can use a standard 3-wire RCA. However, it is not advisable.

 Standard Stereo: RCA – 2 or 3 wire

 Dolby Digital Audio: Digital Coax; Fiber Optic

 Analog Video: Use a standard 3-wire RCA

In some sets, one may find some extra ports in the front or in the sides. It becomes handier to add connections with such ports.

One cannot have each and every connection available in the world in the HDTV set. One has to decide what connections one wishes to have, for example, Video Game, VCR, DVD, PVR/DVR/HD-DVR, PC, A/V Receiver, Set-Top-Box, and so on. The number of ports and their types are based on the decision regarding the connections.

Also, the types of connections reflect how soon the HDTV set will get outdated. Hence, one should not decide in haste, but look out for all possibilities and then make the final nod.

Remember, one cannot have innumerable ports in a HDTV set.

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