
VIZIO
®
VP505XVT1A User Manual
Version 8/21/2008
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Chapter 2
Connecting Equipment
2.1
Which Video Connection Should I Use?
The VIZIO VP505XVT1A has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection
to the most advanced for digital displays.
Connection
Quality
(type)
Connector
Rear/Side
Panel Color
Codes
Description
Best
(digital)
White
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
(digital)
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Good
(analog)
Black
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2
encoded bit streams from ATSC broadcast
programming, this input takes advantage of the
High Definition content.
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TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for
standard NTSC TV using antenna or cable.
Best
(analog)
Blue
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate
red, green and blue color components and
separate horizontal and vertical sync signals.
This is most commonly used for PC input.
Better
(analog)
Green
Component - The video signal is separated into
three signals, one containing the black-and-
white information and the other two containing
the color information. This enhancement over S-
Video takes advantage of the superior picture
provided by progressive scan DVD players and
FHDTV formats.
Good
(analog)
Yellow, and
Red
Composite - The complete video signal is
carried through this single pin connector. This is
the most commonly used video connection.
S-Video - The video signal is separated into two
signals, one containing the black-and-white
information and the other containing the color
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.
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide