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Chapter 2: Connecting Your DVD Recorder
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Understanding video connections
Your DVD recorder has three types of standard video connections. You should
use the best connection available to get the best display. For example, if your
TV supports a component video connection, connect the DVD recorder to your
TV using component video instead of composite video or S-Video.
Connection
Quality Cable and Connector Description
Good Composite . The video signal is carried
through a single “pin.” This connection
method is the one that is most commonly
found on devices.
Better S-Video. The video signal is split into two
signals, black-and-white and color. Text
displayed on-screen through this connection
will be noticeably sharper then composite or
coaxial (RF).
Best Component. The video signal is split into
three signals, two color and one
black-and-white. Use component video to
take advantage of the superior picture
provided by signal sources as HDTV and
progressive DVD.