Gateway GTW-P46M103 User Manual

16Chapter 2: Connecting Componentswww.gateway.comUnderstanding video connectionsYour plasma TV has four types of standard video connections. You should usethe best connection available to get the best display. For example, if your DVDplayer supports a component video connection, connect the DVD player toyour plasma TV using component video instead of composite video or S-Video.ConnectionQualityCable and Connector DescriptionBasic Coaxial (RF). The video and audio signalsare both carried in one cable (the other threeconnection types only handle video, andrequire separate connections for sound).Coaxial is the only way to connect anantenna to your plasma TV.Good Composite. The video signal is carriedthrough a single “pin.” This connectionmethod is the one that is most commonlyfound on devices.Better S-Video. The video signal is split into twosignals, black-and-white and color. Textdisplayed on-screen through this connectionwill be noticeably sharper then composite orcoaxial (RF).Best Component. The video signal is split intothree signals, two color, and oneblack-and-white. Use component video totake advantage of the superior pictureprovided by signal sources as HDTV andprogressive DVD.