Chapter 2 connecting equipment, 1 which video connection should i use – Vizio VW37L User Manual
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VIZIO VW37L HDTV10A User Manual
Chapter 2
Connecting Equipment
2.1
Which Video Connection Should I Use?
The VIZIO VW37L has six different ways to connect your video equipment from a basic connection to the 
most advanced for digital displays. 
Connection
Quality (type)
Rear
Panel
Connector
Description
Color
Codes
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
White
(digital)
Best
DTV Coaxial RF. When used for MPEG2 encoded 
bit streams from ATSC broadcast programming, this 
input takes advantage of the High Definition content. 
(digital)
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Black
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Good
TV Coaxial RF. This is the connection for standard 
NTSC TV using antenna or cable. 
(analog)
RGB PC (VGA) – This video input has separate red, 
green and blue color components. The signal 
carries horizontal and vertical sync information on 
the green signal. This is most commonly used for 
PC input. 
Best
Blue
(analog)
Better
(analog)
Green
and
Purple
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 HDTV formats. 
Yellow
and
Orange
Composite (AV1) - The complete video signal is 
carried through this single pin connector. This is the 
most commonly used video connection. 
Good
(analog)
Note: For more info refer to the Quick Start Guide
Version 4/17/2007
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