NewTek TriCaster Advanced Edition User Guide - Manual (Page 150)

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Hint: Y/C is occasionally called “component” (which while technically correct, can be a bit confusing given the
name of the next class), S-Video (legitimate) or “S-VHS” (completely incorrect, though a common error.)
 Component (a.k.a. ‘YUV’ or ‘Y, Pb, Pr’) – a three wire system typically using BNC (push & twist-on)
connectors.
For analog connections, either of the last two methods is to be preferred – but it is entirely possible to succeed
with only a composite signal. When you have something better available, however, you should naturally use
it. (Try to avoid downgrading the pre-LiveMatte signal from a Y/C camera, for example, by connecting it to
your TriCaster using composite cabling.)
Hint: cameras using IEEE 1394 connection (such as mini-DV or HDV format) are not supported as live switching
sources, for several reasons. However they may often be connected by Y/C cable (SD cameras only) or Component
cabling. This configuration may actually provide a better color rendition for keying purpose than if it were possible
to connect them by IEEE1394 cable.