RCA DRC300N User Manual

55Chapter 5: Additional InformationComponent Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and CablesThe Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separatedinto three signals (two signals are dedicated to the color portion of the image, andthe other signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the image).To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for theconnection. There are bundled component video cables sold that are color-coded tomatch the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue). Component Video Input jacks areusually found on Digital Televisions (HDTV).Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y,Pb, Pr jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.YPbPrCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTExplanation of Input Jacks and CablesThis section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections (only audio/video cables are packed with your DVD Player — youcan purchase cables by calling 1-800-338-0376, details are on page 62, or order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store).There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of yourTV.Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember, we’re talking about degrees of pictureimprovement for comparison. If your TV has Component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), S-VIDEO, and composite video (often color-coded yellow and groupedwith Audio Left and Right jacks that are white and red); Component (Y, Pb, Pr), would be considered excellent, S-Video would be very good, andthe composite video jack (yellow) would be considered good.15909460 5/17/02 12:37 PM Page 55