2024年10月8日发(作者：皮志勇)
Cable
USB
Port
USB
How it’s used
Transmits data and comes in
standard, audio adapter, and 2.0
(high-speed).
Example: A keyboard to a PC.
Mini-USBMini-USB
Transmits data and has one small,
square tip.
Example: A digital camera to a printer.
Component videoComponent video
Y
CbCr
standard-definition
high-definition
Transmits video and comes in
standard-definition and high-
definition (HD). Higher quality than
S-video and composite.
Example: A TV to a DVD player.
Y
PbPr
S-videoS-video
Transmits video. The “S” stands for
“separate.” Higher quality than
composite.
Example: A TV to a VCR.
Yellow RCA (Composite video)Yellow RCA (Composite video)
Transmits video. Usually has a
yellow tip.
Example: A DVD/VHS player to a TV.
FireWire
4-pin
FireWire
4-pin
Transmits high-speed data. Four-pin is
more common. FireWire is also called
and IEEE1394.
Example: A digital camcorder to a PC.
6-pin
6-pin
1
Cable
DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Port
DVI
DVI-D (Digital)
How it’s used
DVI-D transmits digital video.
DVI-I transmits digital and analog video.
Example: An HD tuner to an
HD-ready TV.
DVI-I (Integrated)
DVI-D (Digital)DVI-I (Integrated)
VGA (Video Graphics Array)VGA
Transmits video from a PC to a
monitor or television.
Example: A notebook PC to a monitor.
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
HDMI
Transmits and protects copyrighted
digital video and audio.
Example: An HD tuner to an HD-
ready TV.
Coaxial digital audioCoaxial
Transmits digital audio.
Example: Speakers to an HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Toslink optical digital
Optical
Transmits digital audio.
Example: Speakers to an HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Composite/Stereo (RCA stereo)Composite/Stereo (RCA stereo)
Transmits left and right channel audio.
Example: Stereo speakers to a receiver.
L
R
5.1 Channel Outputs (analog)5.1 Channel Inputs (analog)
Front
L
RearCenter
Transmits up to six specific audio
channels (such as left, right, center,
left surround, etc.) from your DVD
player to an external device.
Example: A DVD player to a receiver.
R
RCA monoRCA mono
Subwoofer
Transmits analog audio.
Example: A subwoofer to a home
theater system.
Some of these cables are included with products; others must be purchased separately. (Check product specs to see what’s in the box.)
2
Video connection comparison
Good
S-video
Better
Component video
Best
DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Yellow RCA (Composite video)
DVI-D (Digital)DVI-I (Integrated)
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
Audio connection comparison
Good
Composite/Stereo (RCA stereo)
Better
5.1 Channel Outputs (analog)
Best
Coaxial digital audio
Toslink optical digital
3
2024年10月8日发(作者：皮志勇)
Cable
USB
Port
USB
How it’s used
Transmits data and comes in
standard, audio adapter, and 2.0
(high-speed).
Example: A keyboard to a PC.
Mini-USBMini-USB
Transmits data and has one small,
square tip.
Example: A digital camera to a printer.
Component videoComponent video
Y
CbCr
standard-definition
high-definition
Transmits video and comes in
standard-definition and high-
definition (HD). Higher quality than
S-video and composite.
Example: A TV to a DVD player.
Y
PbPr
S-videoS-video
Transmits video. The “S” stands for
“separate.” Higher quality than
composite.
Example: A TV to a VCR.
Yellow RCA (Composite video)Yellow RCA (Composite video)
Transmits video. Usually has a
yellow tip.
Example: A DVD/VHS player to a TV.
FireWire
4-pin
FireWire
4-pin
Transmits high-speed data. Four-pin is
more common. FireWire is also called
and IEEE1394.
Example: A digital camcorder to a PC.
6-pin
6-pin
1
Cable
DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Port
DVI
DVI-D (Digital)
How it’s used
DVI-D transmits digital video.
DVI-I transmits digital and analog video.
Example: An HD tuner to an
HD-ready TV.
DVI-I (Integrated)
DVI-D (Digital)DVI-I (Integrated)
VGA (Video Graphics Array)VGA
Transmits video from a PC to a
monitor or television.
Example: A notebook PC to a monitor.
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
HDMI
Transmits and protects copyrighted
digital video and audio.
Example: An HD tuner to an HD-
ready TV.
Coaxial digital audioCoaxial
Transmits digital audio.
Example: Speakers to an HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Toslink optical digital
Optical
Transmits digital audio.
Example: Speakers to an HP Digital
Entertainment Center.
Composite/Stereo (RCA stereo)Composite/Stereo (RCA stereo)
Transmits left and right channel audio.
Example: Stereo speakers to a receiver.
L
R
5.1 Channel Outputs (analog)5.1 Channel Inputs (analog)
Front
L
RearCenter
Transmits up to six specific audio
channels (such as left, right, center,
left surround, etc.) from your DVD
player to an external device.
Example: A DVD player to a receiver.
R
RCA monoRCA mono
Subwoofer
Transmits analog audio.
Example: A subwoofer to a home
theater system.
Some of these cables are included with products; others must be purchased separately. (Check product specs to see what’s in the box.)
2
Video connection comparison
Good
S-video
Better
Component video
Best
DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Yellow RCA (Composite video)
DVI-D (Digital)DVI-I (Integrated)
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface)
Audio connection comparison
Good
Composite/Stereo (RCA stereo)
Better
5.1 Channel Outputs (analog)
Best
Coaxial digital audio
Toslink optical digital
3