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Audio Video Interconnects

Viewing the AV Interconnects


For all cables and interconnectors see www.lektropacks.co.uk


RCA PLUG - PHONO
The RCA plug or commonly known as the phono - carries any piece of individual signal information.
Video: Composite Video Signal - Normally with a yellow marking. One part of the RGB & RGBHV signals - Colour Coded.
Audio: Mono Audio - The left or right part of Stereo Audio OR Stereo Audio - 2 x RCA for stereo.
Note: The Phono is now also being used for Digial Audio, known as Coaxial or SPDIF.


BNC PLUG
The BNC has the same application as a RCA / Phono Plug shown above. The difference between these two types of connector is that the BNC has a push & twist locking mechanism.


XLR PLUG
The 3pin XLR is the most commonly known for connecting audio equipment and sometimes sub-woofers and is also the standard connector for AES/EBU connections (electronically balanced, impedance 110 ohms).


4PIN DIN PLUG - S-PLUG
The 4pin din S Plug or mini din is the dedicated connector that carries the picture only for SVHS. It is not used for any other AV purpose.


SCART PLUG (EURO SCART)
The 21 pin scart is the most common connector used in Europe. The Scart is capable of carrying Composite, SVHS plus mono & stereo audio in both directions at once & RGB in both directions but not simultaneously. Note: ~The scart CANNOT carry Component video (YUV).

Note: Although the Scart can carry S-Video - both pieces of equipment being connected should be 'S' compatible through the Scart Socket - otherwise the result will be a black and white picture.


15-PIN D-SUB CONNECTOR
This 15pin connector will carry standard VGA – RGBHV, RGBS, RGB & Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr.).

Note: Although the 15pin D-Sub can carry RGBHV, RGBS, RGB sync on green & Component Video - both 15pin D-Sub sockets should be compatible for the signal chosen.


DVI
For understanding DVI-I, DVI-D & HDMI - see Digital Video Connections - Understanding.


HDMI
For understanding DVI-I, DVI-D & HDMI - see Digital Video Connections - Understanding.


OPTICAL
This is the second type of digital audio connector and it's also know as 'toslink'. It uses thin fibre optic cables and there are two versions available (personal MiniDisc recorders use a thinner and smaller toslink connector shown on the right of the picture).


3.5mm STEREO JACK PLUG
This small jack is used to carry stereo audio i.e. Portable CD Players or Computer Speakers and sometimes on PC AV Cards.


Lektropacks offers all combinations of leads at different lengths and even a Hand Build Service to ensure its customers can obtain cable lengths that are not available off the shelf.

With four different ranges: Prolink (Hand Built), SilverScreen, & Classic Home Cinema - see www.lektropacks.co.uk

If you are still not sure what you require then call for advice on 0208 847 2776