What is s-video and YPbPr?

ReivaJ

I got a new tv, and i don't know anything about the s-video cables and YPbPr cables. What are they used for, what components can they be used with and what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Thank you.

Answer
These are types of video inputs.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3084/2670529934_6ac92f7b19.jpg

S-video cables keep the color and brightness (black/white) signals separate from each other, so they allow for a sharper picture than regular composite video (the yellow jack). Connects with one cable, but you still must run two RCA cables for the audio. Can only be used for standard-definition video. Not as common as it used to be; seen on most DVD players, some video game consoles, some camcorders, and many laptops.

YPbPr is component video, which further separates the color into two different signals. Uses three RCA cables to connect for video; you still must connect two extra RCA cables for the audio. For standard-definition video, the picture is slightly better than with S-video (sometimes not even noticeable), but if you are connecting a high-definition video source (such as a HD cable box) to a HDTV with these inputs, you can use this connection for HD video (1080i or 720p but not 1080p). Seen on most DVD players, HD cable boxes and satellite receivers, most recent video game consoles, HD camcorders, DVRs, and some Blu-Ray players (NOTE: cannot be used for HD video on Blu-Ray players if the player was made January 2011 or later, or if the movie was released January 2011 or later; the picture will be downscaled to 480p/DVD resolution.).

Can I get digital input (1080i) with a component cable?

Fred B

I have a Mitsubishi that was made before HDMI.

Answer
YES!
This is from an article I read.

For now, cableTV boxes and even Blu-ray players will also allow analogue output at up to 1080i resolution. The problem with this solution is that it is short-term and does not take into account the fact that users of Blu-ray players may find their analogue video outputs limited to 480p at some point down the road.


HDMI is not inherently better than component video (YPbPr), however many of the new video formats are only allowing the highest resolution to be output via HDMI since it contains DRM (digital rights management - copy protection) unavailable on analogue component outputs.


Most Blu-ray players, including the PS3 include the ability to output up to at least 1080i via component video. When done correctly, this should look almost identical to 1080p output via HDMI.

The simple solution is to go with component video until such a time that your entire video "food chain" is upgraded to HDMI. You'll likely be satisfied with the results and won't be forced into an upgrade until you are ready

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What is s-video and YPbPr?

ReivaJ

I got a new tv, and i don't know anything about the s-video cables and YPbPr cables. What are they used for, what components can they be used with and what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Thank you.

Answer
These are types of video inputs.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3084/2670529934_6ac92f7b19.jpg

S-video cables keep the color and brightness (black/white) signals separate from each other, so they allow for a sharper picture than regular composite video (the yellow jack). Connects with one cable, but you still must run two RCA cables for the audio. Can only be used for standard-definition video. Not as common as it used to be; seen on most DVD players, some video game consoles, some camcorders, and many laptops.

YPbPr is component video, which further separates the color into two different signals. Uses three RCA cables to connect for video; you still must connect two extra RCA cables for the audio. For standard-definition video, the picture is slightly better than with S-video (sometimes not even noticeable), but if you are connecting a high-definition video source (such as a HD cable box) to a HDTV with these inputs, you can use this connection for HD video (1080i or 720p but not 1080p). Seen on most DVD players, HD cable boxes and satellite receivers, most recent video game consoles, HD camcorders, DVRs, and some Blu-Ray players (NOTE: cannot be used for HD video on Blu-Ray players if the player was made January 2011 or later, or if the movie was released January 2011 or later; the picture will be downscaled to 480p/DVD resolution.).

Can I get digital input (1080i) with a component cable?

Fred B

I have a Mitsubishi that was made before HDMI.

Answer
YES!
This is from an article I read.

For now, cableTV boxes and even Blu-ray players will also allow analogue output at up to 1080i resolution. The problem with this solution is that it is short-term and does not take into account the fact that users of Blu-ray players may find their analogue video outputs limited to 480p at some point down the road.


HDMI is not inherently better than component video (YPbPr), however many of the new video formats are only allowing the highest resolution to be output via HDMI since it contains DRM (digital rights management - copy protection) unavailable on analogue component outputs.


Most Blu-ray players, including the PS3 include the ability to output up to at least 1080i via component video. When done correctly, this should look almost identical to 1080p output via HDMI.

The simple solution is to go with component video until such a time that your entire video "food chain" is upgraded to HDMI. You'll likely be satisfied with the results and won't be forced into an upgrade until you are ready

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Can I get digital input (1080i) with a component cable?

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Fred B

I have a Mitsubishi that was made before HDMI.

Answer
YES!
This is from an article I read.

For now, cableTV boxes and even Blu-ray players will also allow analogue output at up to 1080i resolution. The problem with this solution is that it is short-term and does not take into account the fact that users of Blu-ray players may find their analogue video outputs limited to 480p at some point down the road.


HDMI is not inherently better than component video (YPbPr), however many of the new video formats are only allowing the highest resolution to be output via HDMI since it contains DRM (digital rights management - copy protection) unavailable on analogue component outputs.


Most Blu-ray players, including the PS3 include the ability to output up to at least 1080i via component video. When done correctly, this should look almost identical to 1080p output via HDMI.

The simple solution is to go with component video until such a time that your entire video "food chain" is upgraded to HDMI. You'll likely be satisfied with the results and won't be forced into an upgrade until you are ready

How can I hook my PC up to TV?

Kristin

I'm looking for the cheapest, simplest option UNDER $40.

My TV has the following ports:
S-Video
Red, Green, Blue (Component video)
Yellow (Composite video)
Red and White (audio)

My PC has the following ports:
VGA
HDMI
USB
Headphone jack

How can I connect my PC to my TV using any combination of these jacks for UNDER $40? Is it possible for a PC to transmit video to a TV via USB or a headphone jack, into a converter that has either the RGB plugs or the red, yellow, and white plugs on the other end?

Answer
- I like how you told me the ports you have, but I like manufacturer numbers tho so I can read the manual to make sure what ports you have and what exactly what you can do.

Do you have a receiver?
- 1st hdmi cable to hdmi output on device to hdmi input on receiver for surround sound audio, then 2nd hdmi cable to hdmi output on receiver to hdmi input on tv for tv video.
- Receiver's menu -> manual setup -> hdmi setup -> hdmi audio setup -> send audio to amp (not passthrough to tv).
or
- vga cable to vga output on device to vga input on receiver, then a hdmi cable to hdmi output on receiver to hdmi input on tv for tv video.
- Receiver's menu -> manual setup -> hdmi setup -> hdmi video setup -> turn 1080 i/p scaling on and configure all the other settings.

Don't have a receiver?
- You will need a hdmi to component + R/W stereo audio converter.
- Example: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011410&p_id=8125&seq=1&format=2
- You will also need a hdmi cable, a component cable, and R/W stereo audio cables to go with this converter to hook up your devices.

Is the converter option to expensive? You can always wait until you upgrade your sd-tv to a hd-tv to go with your pc and just hook up the pc to the tv with a hdmi cable.

You might find this option. Be warned!
- Component to vga cable. (Does video only, no audio).
- This cable was designed to work with component output devices (not computer) to vga inputs on a projector (not a tv or computer monitor) that can accept the analog YPbPr color space from the vga input on the projector.
- Without knowing the manufacturer numbers on your output and input devices I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CABLE, I would read your devices manuals before recommending this cable.
- If you read your devices manuals, find out if your computer is capable to send a analog YPbPr color space out of a vga output or find out if your tv/computer monitor can accept a YPbPr color space from a vga input.

You seem worried about audio too, how is it possible that both your tv and pc don't have at least s/pdif optical or s/pdif coaxial for audio?
- For audio you can use this depending on your headphone jack size and different length then the one in the links (these are the premium version=high quality).
- http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021815&p_id=5598&seq=1&format=2
or
- http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021809&p_id=5606&seq=1&format=2

As for usb, your tv does not have a usb, so no need in mentioning this. (If you have have a ps3 or blu-ray player, you can use a usb cable and I think that would work, but you will need to find out because I am not sure).

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Whats the difference between ypbpr and hdmi?

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iAndro!d

I heard HDMI is 1080p and ypbpr is 1080i but my TV says the HDMI is 1080i @60hrz the only diff I find is the HDMI is a little brighter more color I guess even tho my TV say both are 1080i is the HDMI still better

Answer
Component cables are capable of carrying a full bandwidth 1080p signal, so with all things being ideal, a component cable and a HDMI cable can bring you the same level of quality.

Component Cables

However, things are not ideal because support for that signal is unofficial: the CEA did not approve it as part of the standard.
Even if it had been approved, the Xbox 360 and PS3 could have supported analog 1080p, but not for AAC-protected content (i.e. it could work for a game but not for a Blu-ray). Hereâs a discussion about that.
Sonyâs own site says that their component cables only go up to 1080i, and I think they may have even constrained it in the settings menu. So, with a 1080p T.V it should be possible for you to get a theoretically better picture if you connect it to the PS3 via HDMI.

HDMI to DVI Cable

Hereâs the bigger picture though:


As others have pointed out, you canât beat the convenience of HDMI: One cable carries both the audio and video.
Some Blu-ray titles have encrypted/HDCP content that is not viewable in hi-video resolution except through HDMI. So HDMI instead of component frees you from that possible incompatibility.
Many Blu-ray titles offer really amazing audio via the latest audio codecs. They are better than traditional DTS and Dolby Digital because those were compressed and the back channels in 7.1 were matrixed.

The best of the newest ones like 7.1 DTS HD Master Audio give you discrete, uncompressed audio that will blow your mind if you have a good system and good earsâ¦and they need more bandwidth than the regular old coax or optical audio cable can offer. For those, you either have to have a Blu-ray player that converts them to analog and outputs them over 8 separate wires (which the PS3 does not offer), or (tada!) use HDMI.

Bottom line with all that background info: If you can get your whole system (surround audio, TV, PS3) connected via HDMI 1.4, youâll get the best possible sound and video and have the least possible compatibility issues.

Is there a real difference between HDMI and component cables?

Alex

I have a Sony Grand Wega LCD rear projector HDTV. I have digital cable installed and am running component cables from the HD-DVR to my television. Would I notice a huge difference if I switched from the component cables to a HDMI cable? I know that YPbPr is for analog signals and YCbCr is for digital signals, but I honestly don't know which cables I have.

Answer
Between an HD-DVR and an LCD HDTV such as your Sony Grand WEGA you probably wouldn't notice much of improvement in image quality if any.

If you're not using an HDMI or DVI-D interconnect between your video source and your display then you are using an analog YPbPr component video interconnect.

You're essentially correct that âYPbPr is for analog signals and YCbCr is for digital signals.â YPbPr and YCbCr are not âanalog component inputsâ; YCbCr is the COLOR SPACE FORMAT used for DIGITAL component video and YPbPr is the familiar color space counterpart for ANALOG component video. All digital video content on DVD-Videos, HD DVDs, and Blu-ray video discs is encoded as YCbCr component video.

Using an HDMI connection between a digital STB, DBS receiver, or DVD disc player, rather than analog YPbPr component connection, would indeed eliminate one digital-to-analog conversion step as well as âone less analog to digital conversionâ step when using a digital display such as a high-definition LCD TV or monitor. Compliant HDMI connections should invariably provide an advantage when using digital displays even if masked by other equipment-related image quality shortcomings.

HDMI is currently positioned to become the preferred digital interconnect for consumer audio-video equipment though, as mentioned, compatibility issues do remain.

Aside from the issue of audio or video quality, using HDMI-HDCP compliant connections should mitigate potential problems that may arise in the near future when ICT enabled HD video content becomes more commonplace (ICT enabled HD video content is inevitable.)

The HDMI specification also provides for a Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) bus on CEC enabled equipment, which is intended to provide enhanced interoperability. This allows HDMI-CEC enabled A/V equipment to automatically communicate with each other across a compatible system. This provides the ability of âplug & playâ auto-configuration with the potential to minimize the number of remote controls as well as the overall number of key-presses required to execute various control functions. (The downside is that the HDMI âplug & playâ auto-configuration may not always provide the best possible equipment configuration. This is more an issue of a manufacturerâs implementation of HDMI-CEC than a shortcoming of the HDMI specification itself.)

The enhanced audio and video features supported by the use of HDMI 1.3a compatible A/V equipment are as follows:

   ⢠Preserve the full, unaltered transmission of the new lossless Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio⢠compressed digital surround sound formats between compatible A/V receivers, A/V pre-amplifier/amplifier combos, or A/V control centers and compatible A/V sources. (Note: Onkyo has just released a couple of new A/V receivers* that support HDMI 1.3a, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio⢠decoding);
   ⢠Lip Sync - automatic audio/video syncing capability (helpful whenever a large quantity of video processing occurs in 1.3a compliant A/V equipment);
   ⢠Deep Color⢠- 30-bit, 36-bit and 48-bit (RGB or YCbCr) color depths; a larger color palette eliminates on-screen color banding for smoother transitions between colors;
   ⢠Extended color gamut (IEC 61966-2-4 color standard) "xvYCC" support. ("xvYCC" is an abbreviation for extended-gamut YCC color space for video applications.)

Though not a 100% guarantee the best assurance of HDMI compatibility, along with the potential to offer the highest quality of audio and video performance, is to purchase A/V hardware that is certified as SimplayHD, SimplayHDT, or is certified by a third-party HDMI Authorized Testing Center (ATC) as fully compliant with the HDMI specifications.
 

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How to connect my dell laptop to my sharp aquos tv?

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Q. I have a sharp lc-70LE600U tv and want to connect it to my Dell laptop for both audio and visual. 10 pts for effective answer. Thanks

Answer
Depends on what ports you have on your devices.

This is the best way to hook up your devices:
- 1st hdmi cable to hdmi output on device to hdmi input on receiver for surround sound audio, then 2nd hdmi cable to hdmi output on receiver to hdmi input on tv for tv video.
- Receiver's menu -> manual setup -> hdmi setup -> hdmi audio setup -> send audio to amp (not passthrough to tv).
or
- 1st hdmi cable to hdmi output on device to hdmi input on tv for tv video, then 2nd hdmi cable to hdmi output (or s/pdif optical or s/pdif coaxial output) on tv to hdmi input on receiver for surround sound audio.
or
- Hdmi cable to hdmi output on device to hdmi input on tv for tv video and tv audio. (Audio outputs on tv to audio inputs on a soundbar if you got a soundbar.ect).

If you use a different video cable, video cable to video output on device to video input on receiver, then hdmi cable to hdmi output on receiver to hdmi input on the tv.
- Receiver's menu -> manual setup -> hdmi setup -> hdmi video setup -> 1080 i/p scaling + configure all the other settings.
- (Adapters and/or adapter cables only work one way because one end is male (goes into output device) and the other end is female (you need a additional cable to plug into this end and the other end of this cable plugs into the input device).


For video cables: From best to least:
- Hdmi cable.
or
- Displayport/thunderbolt (out) to display port/hdmi/dvi/vga (in) adapter cable. (DP and hdmi carry both video and audio, dvi and vga only carry video).
or
- Dvi-i/d/a cable. (or dvi-d to hdmi cable). (or vga to dvi-a cable). (or this cable, component (out) on a dvd/blu-ray player to dvi-i (in) on a projector that is designed to accept the component YPbPr color space from the dvi-i input port).
or
- Vga cable. (or this cable, component (out) on a dvd/blu-ray player to vga (in) on a projector that is designed to accept the component YPbPr color space from the vga input port).
or
- Component cable.
or
- Scart cable.
or
- S-video cable. (or s-video to composite cable). (or this adapter cable, vga (out) on a computer to s-video/composite (in), the computer's video card must be designed/support the s-video/composite signal out the vga output port).
or
- Composite video cable.
or
- Coax video cable.
- (Adapters and/or adapter cables only work one way because one end is male (goes into output device) and the other end is female (you need a additional cable to plug into this end and the other end of this cable plugs into the input device).

For audio cables: From best to least:
- Hdmi cable.
or
- Displayport to displayport/hdmi adapter cable. (Both DP/TB ends are male and hdmi end is female).
or
- S/pdif coxial and s/pdif optical cables.
or
- R/W (red=right channel and white=mono/left channel = R/L cables) rca (composite) audio cables.
or
- 3.5mm (or 2.5mm.ect) headphone jack to R/W cable.

There are usb options too:
- Usb (flash drive) or usb cable.

For receiver audio:
- You need a hdmi cable if you have a 8 channel=7.1 surround sound speaker system.
- You also want to use a hdmi cable if you have a receiver that supports the dolby-true-hd and dts-hd surround sound formats.
and
For computer to receiver/tv audio:
- Make sure your outputting rear or hdmi or s/pdif audio. Also make sure your outputting digital audio.
- Download k-lite codec pack for media player classic and use ffdshow video and audio decoders (configure their settings).
and
For computer speaker audio:
- Make sure your sound card can support the computer speakers. (Laptops will need a external sound card that supports up to 5.1/7.1 to hook up to 5.1/7.1 computer speakers).
- Make sure your outputting rear audio and select your speaker setup (2.1 or 5.1 or 7.1).ect.

For computer to tv video:
- Configure your display properties to be able to do dual/clone view or extended view or primary monitor view.
or
- If your video driver/card is not capable of doing dual/clone view or extended view,
- Method 1: Use a control center for your display/graphics card.
- Example: I have a ati/amd display driver. I downloaded a matching version of catalyst control center and used it's basic view settings to set my tv as my primary monitor + many more settings.
- Method 2: Turn computer and tv off -> hook up video cable from computer to tv -> disconnect your computer monitor (vga/dvi) -> turn tv onto either video 1 or hdmi.ect -> then turn on computer and video will display on tv as your primary monitor.

Composite plugs to component plug in?

BigDS

I have a DVD player that has composite wires (red, white, yellow). My TV though, only has component plug-ins (red, white, green, blue, another red). Is there anything I can purchase that converts it or something? I believe they are called switch boxes? A link would be great! :) Thanks!
The DVD player was just an example (and I do plan to upgrade). I have other applications with the same problem. I am only 18 and on a low budget for now though.

Answer
Switch boxes and adapter cables won't help you. What you need is a converter. Switches are for selecting among various inputs (DVD player, game console, VCR, etc - or switch outputs the same way) to a TV with only 1 input of the correct type. Adapters are for connecting sources and display inputs that use the same type of signal but have different pin arrangements.
A converter has its own power supply and electronics inside to do signal type conversion (analog to digital, for example, or vice-versa). I would have told you that you could find one to convert composite signals like you have from your DVD player to component or even HDMI, but your signal would not be High Def. But I just found a unit for under $50 that claims to upscale, or up-convert to 1080p! I don't know how well it does this, as I haven't tried it, but I do have a DVD recorder/player that upscales regular DVDs to 1080p very nicely, so it might be worth a look. It's here:

http://www.dhgate.com/ypbpr-v2hd-video-av-hd-hdmi-converter-upconverter/p-ff80808135f608690135fca15b5e4e97.html#s1-1-null

It has composite, S-video and component ins (along with Red/White audio ins) and looks promising. It won't be "true" HD, but I like what I see from both my DVD upscaler and my Blu-ray player that does the same thing for my standard DVDs.

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Can I get digital input (1080i) with a component cable?

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Fred B

I have a Mitsubishi that was made before HDMI.

Answer
YES!
This is from an article I read.

For now, cableTV boxes and even Blu-ray players will also allow analogue output at up to 1080i resolution. The problem with this solution is that it is short-term and does not take into account the fact that users of Blu-ray players may find their analogue video outputs limited to 480p at some point down the road.


HDMI is not inherently better than component video (YPbPr), however many of the new video formats are only allowing the highest resolution to be output via HDMI since it contains DRM (digital rights management - copy protection) unavailable on analogue component outputs.


Most Blu-ray players, including the PS3 include the ability to output up to at least 1080i via component video. When done correctly, this should look almost identical to 1080p output via HDMI.

The simple solution is to go with component video until such a time that your entire video "food chain" is upgraded to HDMI. You'll likely be satisfied with the results and won't be forced into an upgrade until you are ready

How can I hook my PC up to TV?

Kristin

I'm looking for the cheapest, simplest option UNDER $40.

My TV has the following ports:
S-Video
Red, Green, Blue (Component video)
Yellow (Composite video)
Red and White (audio)

My PC has the following ports:
VGA
HDMI
USB
Headphone jack

How can I connect my PC to my TV using any combination of these jacks for UNDER $40? Is it possible for a PC to transmit video to a TV via USB or a headphone jack, into a converter that has either the RGB plugs or the red, yellow, and white plugs on the other end?

Answer
- I like how you told me the ports you have, but I like manufacturer numbers tho so I can read the manual to make sure what ports you have and what exactly what you can do.

Do you have a receiver?
- 1st hdmi cable to hdmi output on device to hdmi input on receiver for surround sound audio, then 2nd hdmi cable to hdmi output on receiver to hdmi input on tv for tv video.
- Receiver's menu -> manual setup -> hdmi setup -> hdmi audio setup -> send audio to amp (not passthrough to tv).
or
- vga cable to vga output on device to vga input on receiver, then a hdmi cable to hdmi output on receiver to hdmi input on tv for tv video.
- Receiver's menu -> manual setup -> hdmi setup -> hdmi video setup -> turn 1080 i/p scaling on and configure all the other settings.

Don't have a receiver?
- You will need a hdmi to component + R/W stereo audio converter.
- Example: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011410&p_id=8125&seq=1&format=2
- You will also need a hdmi cable, a component cable, and R/W stereo audio cables to go with this converter to hook up your devices.

Is the converter option to expensive? You can always wait until you upgrade your sd-tv to a hd-tv to go with your pc and just hook up the pc to the tv with a hdmi cable.

You might find this option. Be warned!
- Component to vga cable. (Does video only, no audio).
- This cable was designed to work with component output devices (not computer) to vga inputs on a projector (not a tv or computer monitor) that can accept the analog YPbPr color space from the vga input on the projector.
- Without knowing the manufacturer numbers on your output and input devices I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CABLE, I would read your devices manuals before recommending this cable.
- If you read your devices manuals, find out if your computer is capable to send a analog YPbPr color space out of a vga output or find out if your tv/computer monitor can accept a YPbPr color space from a vga input.

You seem worried about audio too, how is it possible that both your tv and pc don't have at least s/pdif optical or s/pdif coaxial for audio?
- For audio you can use this depending on your headphone jack size and different length then the one in the links (these are the premium version=high quality).
- http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021815&p_id=5598&seq=1&format=2
or
- http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021809&p_id=5606&seq=1&format=2

As for usb, your tv does not have a usb, so no need in mentioning this. (If you have have a ps3 or blu-ray player, you can use a usb cable and I think that would work, but you will need to find out because I am not sure).

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