An AV cable, or Audio Visual cable, is a type of cable used to connect different audiovisual equipment. AV cables are what enable your TV screen and speakers to render video and audio. They are frequently used in home entertainment systems to connect devices such as gaming consoles and video systems. AV cables can be of various types, based on the number of sound channels, number of video channels, and control signals. The most common types of AV cables include:
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Composite AV Cable: The most common type of composite AV cable is the traditional RCA cable. It has the standard yellow, red, and white color-coded connectors and is frequently used in older televisions or VCRs.
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S-Video Cable: Sometimes referred to as S-VID, these cables are used to transmit video signals and are capable of producing a higher-quality image than composite cables.
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HDMI Cable: HDMI is a new generation of versatile connectors found on monitors, TVs, and other devices. It can transmit high-definition video and audio signals.
AV cables can carry both audio and video signals from one device to another. They have separate connectors connected to the TV, and audio cables generally have two connectors for both ends for left and right channel sound. Without AV cables, devices such as VCRs, DVDs, set-top boxes, and Blu-ray players would become useless.
