Signal and Connector Types

[gene]

There was a time, not so long ago, when television hookups were pretty simple. That all changed with the advent of a series of technologies: cable television; the VCR; the S-VHS VCR; the LaserDisk and DVD players; the satellite receiver; the PVR; the Home Theater PC; and High-Definition TV. One of the most common sources of confusion in all of this is the tendency to mix terms when talking about three distinct concepts: signal formats, cable types, and connector types. Connectors are one thing; internal cable structures are another; and signal types are yet another, and it's important to separate out these concepts in order to understand what can, and can't, be hooked together, and how.

In this article, Blue Jeans Cable takes us on a tour of all the various connectors and cable types as well as their uses and compatibilities.


Signal & Connector Types Article

 

[FLMike]

Great Article

Gene,
Very helpful and informative article, especially since I am new to the AV world. A couple of comments. Would it be possible to add some pics of the connectors and materials that are referenced? Also, there is no mention of optical connections which might confuse some.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[gene]

Mike;

Our friends at Blue Jeans Cable authored that article and I put in a request for them to make the additions you suggested.

While we wait on that, feel free to peruse another article we have that may incorporate what your looking for called:

Audio & Video Connections Guide