The DVD Standard also features standard composite, S-video, and
component connections.
The following table details the different standard video signals, con-
nectors, labels, and formats supported by the DVD Standard.
Video
Type of
Most Commonly
Format
Signal
Connector
Labeled As
Standard
Standard
Single-ended
Video,
NTSC or PAL
Composite
RCA
Composite
Standard
4 pin mini-DIN
S, SV, S-Video
NTSC or PAL
S-Video
Standard
Single-ended
Component,
NTSC or PAL
Component RCA
YPbPr,
YCbCr
Choosing A Standard Video Signal
This section describes the three standard video options.
Component Video. Choose the component connection for video
monitors that have component (YPbPr or YCbCr) connections.
Component video is the most accurate standard video signal, using
three wires to convey luminance, red minus luminance, and blue
minus luminance signals. These signals bypass television circuitry
required to process S-video signals, eliminating cross-color contami-
nation and resulting in more reliable, correct color.
S-Video. Choose the S-video connection for video monitors that
have S-video connections but do not have component connections.
S-video separately transmits the color and luminance components of
the video signal but does not use three separate wires as does com-
ponent video. The S-video signals bypass television circuitry required
by composite video, reducing cross-contamination of color and black
and white signals, and reducing video noise.
Composite Video. Choose the composite connection for video mon-
itors that are not equipped with component video or S-video.
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Getting Started,
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Standard (Interlaced)
Video Outputs
