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Appendix B
Using HDTV with NVIDIA GPU-Based Graphics Cards
Supported HDTV Connectors
HDTV output using an NVIDIA GPU-based graphics card is supported under the
following types of connectors:
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Component
The component connector path is defined and formats restricted by the encoder on
the graphics card.
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The “Component” video connection
is the “High Definition” output of the
converter. “Component” connections frequently will be labeled “Y”, “Pb” and
“Pr”. While all programming (analog, digital, and “high definition”) is available
on these wires, there are some disadvantages to viewing the analog and digital
programming in this mode. That is discussed next.
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The “Component” output is in the “Native Resolution” format of 1080i.
(this is
important to know!) Like the Yellow “Composite” and the S-Video outputs, the
“Component” output will require a Left and Right (red and white) cable
connection to provide the audio signals to either the HDTV or the Home Theater
system.
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Component cables are usually a cluster of 3 cables with RCA style plugs and
will be color coded Green, Blue and Red.
The HDTV jacks on the back of the
converter and the HDTV display will also be color-coded and it is important that
the cables are connected so that the green jack on the HDTV converter is connected
to the green jack on the display, etc.
Figure B.1
Sample Component Cables.
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