Component Video - TimeForDVD.com

Component video offers the best interface between a video signal source (e.g., DVD-Video player) and a video display (e.g., analog TV, Digital TV-HDTV set). Using three RCA-type jacks (see picture), the component video interface offers separate paths for the component signals making up a video signal. Component video jacks are available on most DVD players and better quality TVs. For best results, we recommend using gold-plated connectors.

If component video is not an option, the next alternative should be an S-Video connection.

Technically speaking, the component video signal is comprised of the luminance (Y) signal and separate chrominance (P_R and P_B) elements. The component video connection allows each signal to pass through its own medium, allowing delivery of a reference-quality picture with the most precise color presentation. Although the RCA jacks are usually color coded (see picture) as red, green, and blue, component video is not the same as or interchangeable with the RGB connection.

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