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S-Video cable: Future of analog video transmission

Separate video or S-Video cables are also called as Y/C cables. S-Video cables are capable of transmitting analog video signals at great distances. Technically speaking, there are two different streams that carry video signal. But the whole phenomenon is different from composite signal which carries picture signals in both low-quality and high-quality formats.

S-Video cables carry video signals at moderate 480i to 576i resolutions. Only difference between S-Video and composite signals is that S-Video does not carry audio signal on the same cable. A typical female S-Video mini-DIN connector has four pins. Other S-Video cables feature 7-pin locking connectors also called as dubs. S-Video cables are compatible with RCA connectors’ format which makes them very useful with old-age TVs. Composite video input and Y/C signal input are compatible with each other.

S-Video cables perform better when molded with silver plating. Unlike other connectors, gold plating over nickel connector body is useless for getting good reception. S-Video cable products when used in TV network can handle NTSC, PAL and SECAM encoded signals.

When used for high definition videos, both 4:3 and 16:9 formats are compatible with S-Video formats. Widescreen signaling through S-Video cable is also possible in PAL format.

JVC’s S-VHS video cassette system also implements S-Video technology to its full potential. But, due to poor response from consumer sector, the gadget failed to dominate. But, after a few years, S-Video format was back with DVD players, video game console accessories and satellite receivers. S-Video format was also adapted to graphics card technology to some extent. But, advanced HDMI technology replaced S-Video later. S-Video cable is still considered as a better and cheaper alternative to composite video input with good quality and detail level. Component video, later introduced reduced the need for S-Video cable products with great quality and cheaper cables.

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How do you connect a TV with no aud/vid cable slot and other deviceds to an RF Modulator and S Video Switcher?

I am not the most technical person in the world. I have a TV with no red, yellow, white cable(I guess the official title is audio/video cable) outlet. I also have a DVR cable box, a playstation 2 and a DVD player as well as a VCR that does have audio/video cable outlets(one on the front and 2 in the back). I am trying to hook them all up through my RF Modulator and S Video Switcher so I don't have to keep switching cables to go back and forth from each device. The DVD player doesn't need to be hooked up if it can't be. I had this done at an old apt. and believe the VCR with all of the aud/vid outlets played a huge role but I may be wrong. Any help someone can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

You can use two or three RCA/SVideo to coax converters and a coax switch if you would like everything plugged up at the same time. The RF switch will allow you to choose which piece of equipmnet to use without switching any cables. You need a RCA to coax converter and a coax switch. Here are links to what you need.

http://www.shoptronics.com/rfsimotvvist1.html
http://www.abccables.com/200-345.html

"Want to connect a new DVD player, game console, or camcorder to an older TV set that's only equipped with a coaxial or RF antenna jack? Thanks to this high quality RF Modulator, you can put that old TV to good use. Plug your new component into the Modulator's A/V input, and it sends the audio and video signals to your TV via a standard coaxial video connection. You view your connected source on either channel 3 or 4. The RF Modulator even has an S-video input for an improved picture with compatible components. " - Shoptronics Website

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