Wave Broadband User Manual - Audio/video Cables
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Coaxial cable, or “coax,” is the standard cable line that is installed in your home. If
you have basic or digital cable, this may be the only kind of cable you need.
Composite RCA consists of three cables that deliver an analog output divided into
red and white cables for stereo audio, and a yellow cable for video. They can be used
to connect a Digital Cable Terminal (DCT) to a non-HDTV, a VCR or a stereo tuner.
S-Video is a sharper alternative to the yellow RCA video cable, but still using
the red and white RCA audio cables. It can be used to connect a DCT to a
non-HDTV or a VCR.
Component RCA consists of five cables that deliver the sharpest analog output,
divided into red and white cables for stereo audio, and red, green and blue cables for
video. They can be used to connect a DCT to a HDTV or a non-HDTV.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a single cable that delivers a digital
audio and video output. It can be used to connect a HD DCT to a HDTV. (You may still
wish to use separate audio connections for Surround Sound.)
DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a single cable that delivers a digital output.
It can be used to connect a HD DCT to a HDTV.
Coaxial SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital InterFace) is a single cable that delivers Dolby
Digital 5.1 audio output. It can be used to connect a DCT to a stereo tuner.
Optical SPDIF is a single cable that delivers the best available Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
output. It can be used to connect a DCT to a stereo tuner.
Audio/Video Cables
Make the Best Connection!
The cables you use to connect cable to your home entertainment equipment could be as simple as a
single line to your television, or as complicated as a multiple component home theater. Your equipment
will only work when using the right cables for the job, and you should know how you are hooking up
your components. Check the connectors to see what cables you are using: