component video cable
1 of 1noun/kəmˈpoʊnənt ˈvɪdioʊ ˈkeɪbəl/
Forms:component video cables
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a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels
A component video cable is a type of cable used to send high-quality video signals from one device to another. It separates the video signal into three parts: one for brightness and two for color, usually with red, blue, and green connectors. This separation improves picture quality compared to older single-cable systems. Component video cables are often used with DVD players, game consoles, and some older TVs, but they only carry video signals, so a separate cable is needed for sound. They have largely been replaced by HDMI in modern setups.
- I had to buy a component video cable because my TV did not support HDMI connections.
- The projector still uses a component video cable for input, even though it is an older model.
- The red, blue, and green plugs on the component video cable confused me at first, but I got them in the right slots.
- The gaming console works fine with a component video cable, but HDMI gives even sharper visuals.
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