Terms and Definitions

A/V Cable - (aka Composite cables) Audio and Video cables are the now standard way of supply audio and visual streams to your TV. The A/V cables plug into the back of your TV, VCR and DVD player to send and receive high quality sound and images without loosing integral information.  Sound is split into two directions, left and right or more commonly known as red and white to keep the streams separate. The video jack combines the luminance (brightness) and chrominance (color) information of the video feed into just a single signal. Although this doesn't hurt your TV in any way it is not the highest quality form of video. For help connecting the cables go here.

S-Video - (aka Super Video Cable or S-VHS) This form of video connection is becoming more common as it still keeps the two audio signals separate and keeps the luminance and chrominance information of the video feed separate. Video game platforms take advantage of S-Video cables as does DVDs and S-VHS players. Most old VCRs and Laserdisc players store the information as a composite signal so the affects of S-Video are still combined into one signal. For help installing S-VHS cables follow the instructions on this page.

A/C Adapters - This is the power source for your game system or DVD player. It plugs into a port in the back of your system while the other end serves a plug for the power outlet. Make sure that your system is off when you are plugging the AC into the wall.