| Cable and Connector Glossary
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The input
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Also called:
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The connection looks like: |
The cable looks like: |
Notes:
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Cable TV input |
Coaxial, or "co-ax" connections |
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Used to connect to basic analog cable service. |
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Composite inputs |
RCA connection |
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The white is for the left audio, the red is for the right audio, and the yellow is for video. |
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Audio inputs |
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These are used for audio-only connections. White is for left audio, red is for right audio. |
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S-video input |
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An S-video connection produces higher quality video.
S-video connections carry no sound.
You can use an S-video connection in combination with an audio connection. |
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Mini-A/V input |
Mini-RCA connection |
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Many video cameras have this kind of connection.
Typically, they have a composite connection on the other end. |
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Port for the HD Connect cable.
See the important note below.* |
Port for the HD Connect cable. See the important note below.* |
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(Not to scale)
See the important note below.* |
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Component inputs |
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Used with high-end video devices.
The device splits video colors into their components: green, blue and red.
They carry no sound, so they're used with audio cables. |
| SPDIF digital audio |
Also called S/PDIF |
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Orange connectors, used on high-end audio and audio/video devices. SPDIF stands for "Sony/Philips Digital Interface." Used on many other brands, as well. |
*IMPORTANT: This connector is for the Slingbox HD Connect cable only. Its physical design is not intended to accommodate an HDMI connection. To connect the Slingbox PRO to an HD source, use an HD Connect cable, available separately from your retailer. For more information, go to our web site: http://www.slingmedia.com
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