Connections: Inputs and Outputs

Here is an overview of connections and what they look like. Some pictures are clickable to see a larger one.

Jack	Cable	Name	Typical use	SD or HD
		RF a.k.a. radio frequency, OTA; antenna; cable; screw type; F-pin	Antennae, VCRs, cable and satellite boxes	SD and HD
		Composite video a.k.a. yellow video; video; A/V (when combined with audio jacks)	Cable and satellite boxes, VCRs, DVD players, game consoles	SD
		S-Video a.k.a. DIN 4	Cable and satellite boxes, S-VHS VCRs, DVD players, game consoles	SD
		Component a.k.a. Y, Pb, Pr; Y, Cb, Cr; wideband component; 1080i,p; 720p; 480p, ED and HDTV	Regular and progressive-scan DVD players, HDTV receivers	ED and HD
		FireWire a.k.a. IEEE 1394; iLink	HDTV receivers, D-VHS VCRs	HD
		DVI-D with HDCP a.k.a. DVI-D; Digital Visual Interface; High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection	HDTV receivers and DVD players	HD
		HDMI FAQ a.k.a. High-Definition Multimedia Interface	HDTV receivers and DVD players	HD

  (Click the HDMI pics for larger image)

 Making the connections Dish Network

Below is 1/2 of the backside, of a Dish Network VIP series receiver. (622, 211, 222.) There are only two places you can connect to these VIP receivers that will result in High Definition viewing. When you mouse over the HDMI input, you can click it to see the HDMI cable that goes in there. Likewise, move your mouse over the component cables, and you can click to see them. You MUST connect to one of these connections for High Definition! If you can't click it in the picture below, don't connect to it at home for HD video! (If you choose to use component cables,

you will also need to hook up an audio connection. In this picture, the red and white connections to the left of the component cable inputs, or a digital Optical Audio cable, the green square.) 

For complete rear view of 622, click thumbnail, below.

For additional equipment connections:

Try the  CEA Connections Guide! Pick the equipment you want to connect, and work your way through to your own answers!

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