Video Asylum

Posted by John C. - Aussie (i) on December 08, 2000 at 21:20:48:

In Reply to: DVD distribution questions posted by Mike B. on December 08, 2000 at 18:31:48:

... but DVD does not have the RF out found on videorecorders.

The other 3 are -

1. Composite - a mix of all video signal and the one most video equipment caters for.

2. S-video - a mild improvement on composite with a splitting of the video signal. Of no use unless the recording or player has processed the video into the requisite components and the TV can accommodate it. Now less used & did not gain much acceptance for tape recorders.

3. Component - splits the video signal into 3 components, Y (yellow), Cr (red), Cb (blue) with synchronisation for the 3 on one of these (I forget which). The TV or projector must have corresponding inputs. This can yield a stunning picture with good software and is a MUST if you are keen on good quality.

As for a 75 foot length, check with a technician but I'm tipping that it would be OK with good quality commercial cable. No need for esoteric, expensive cables. We have about 25 ft between our processor & projector and the picture is fine.

John