Video Formats

Composite video is standard on all DVD players. You hook a standard video cable from the player to the display. The connectors are usually yellow and may be labeled video, CVBS, composite, or baseband.

S-video Almost all players have s-video output. S-video looks much better than composite video, and only slightly inferior to component video. Hook an s-video cable from the player to the display. The round, 4-pin connectors may be labelled Y/C, s-video, or S-VHS.

Component video is the best solution. Most DVD players have interlaced component video output in the form of 3 RCA-jack connectors. Connectors may be colored green/blue/red. Some DVD players and HDTV receivers also have RGB component video output via a 15-pin video plug.