Directview LCD Training 8 Terminology
TERMINOLOGY
A/V CONNECTIONS
Below are connections you may find on LCD TVs. SD = Standard Definition and HD = High Definition.
P
R
P
B
Y
Component Video
Normally labeled "Component/
DTV/DVD". Supports HD.
RS-232
Normally labeled "Calibration Port", "Service
Port", and/or "RS-232". A.k.a. serial port.
or externalUsed for uploading firmware
DVI
Normally labeled "DVI", "PC/DTV", or "HDMI".
Digital instead of analog (Digital version of
VGA). Supports HD.
VGA
Normally labeled "RGB" and/or
"PC/DTV". Supports HD.
Antenna
Normally labeled "Antenna".
Supports HD. A.k.a. Coax, Cable.
Composite
Normally labeled "Composite"
. SD Only.
and/or
"Video"
S-Video
Super Video. Normally labeled "S-Video". SD
Only. A little better quality than Composite.
Digital Audio
Normally labeled "Digital Audio (coaxial)".
Better quality then normal audio. Supports
Surround Sound.
Optical Audio
Normally labeled "Digital Audio (optical)".
Better quality then normal audio. Supports
Surround Sound. Uses a fiber optic cable.
HDMI
Normally labeled "HDMI". Newer version
of DVI. Supports HD and Digital Audio.
IEEE 1394
Normally labeled "IEEE 1394" or "DTV Link".
Supports HD and Digital Audio.
control of the unit (no video or audio).