Computer Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
Computer cables can be data cables used to move data between various components such as keyboard, CPU, monitor, printer, scanner and other multimedia systems. These cables enable high-speed data transfers within the input and output components of the computer. ... It needs an AC power cable, a high-speed serial bus connector, an USB cable, a digital video cable, and a modem connector cable. ... the digital video cable is used to transfer high resolution video contents from the computer to a TV. ... USB cables are used to transfer data from other sources such as digital cameras, video...

What Are HDMI And DVI Cables by Jimmy Mehta
HDMI or High definition multimedia interface was developed in the middle of 2003 is a new developed interface for full digital transmission of digital audio and video data from the personal computer to the monitor. And is available as version 1.3 since June, 2006 HDMI Cables was introduced... There are several types of DVI : DVI-I (integrated, that means it can transfer analogue and digital data) DVI-D (digital, only digital data transfer) DVI-A (analogue, only analogue data transfer) The quality of the video output is dependent of the quality of all components of the system...

Coaxial Cable - Definition and Uses for Communication by Kundan Upadhyaya
Coaxial cable is defined as two concentric wires, cylindrical in shape, separated by a dielectric of some type. One wire is the center conductor and the other is the outer conductor. A protective jacket covers these conductors. The protective jacket is then covered by an outer protective armor. ... 75 ohms coaxial cable is used to carry video signals, TV antenna signals and digital audio signals. ... Most common coaxial cable impedances in use in various applications are 50 ohms and 75 ohms. ... 50 ohms cable is used in radio transmitter antenna connections, many measurement devices and in...

Why HDMI? A Change In Cables Can Improve Your A/V Experience In Minutes by Lewis Gunter
I'm going to be blatantly honest with you, perhaps even painfully honest. I work at an Internet Retailer dealing with high tech connectivity accessories. I've written copy on products I've never even had the privilege to test. This is not so much because there's anything wrong with the products. ... He mentioned that he still needed to get some cables (he was running his video feed over a cheap S-Video cable). ... HDMI Carries Audio and Video : HDMI cables have the added benefit of carrying video and audio signals with a single cable.

USB Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
USB cables are data cables used to connect a computer or laptop to an outside source of data such as digital cameras, video recorders, mobile phones and mp3 devices. These cables are compatible with the standard USB ports present in computers and laptops. ... One end of a USB cable connects with the USB port present in the computer while the other end connects to an external device such as a digital camera. ... A customer will need different cables for each device, as a cable for a camera may not be compatible with an mp3 device.

HDMI, DVI and Component Cables Explained by Jeff Su
Background: As the HDTV market continues to heat up, consumers are in need of being educated on the latest technology in order to make intelligent purchasing decisions. There are a plethora of articles explaining the technical pros and cons of the 3 dominant HDTV display technologies namely:... The video connections available for HDTV are: component video, DVI (digital video interface) and HDMI (high definition multi-media interface). ... All HDTV sets are inherently digital therefore extra digital to analog and analog to digital conversion is necessary in order to process the video.

Capture Video Into Your Computer by Gary Hendricks
You've shot that wonderful video of your daughter's birthday. Now, how can you get it into the computer to do some snazzy editing and perhaps produce a VCD or two? If the video is on that MiniDV or Hi8 tape, how can you possibly move it out of there into the computer? ... Analog-to-Digital Conversion Devices An analog-to-digital conversion device converts video from analog format to digital format. ... The first thing you want to do is to determine if your video is in digital format (MiniDV, Digital8, MicroMV, Digital Tapeless, DVD) or analog format (8mm, Hi8, VHS-C).

Does High Definition Mean Short Distance? by Cameron Postelwait
Liberty, Justice, and High Def For All The conversation subject of high definition is no longer segregated to the dark smokey rooms of the cultural elite, the same rooms where gas price conspiracies, global domination rituals, and secret handshakes are created. ... DVI : Short for Digital Video Interface , came into fruition to convert analog signals into video signals to accomodate both analog and digital monitors. ... DVI-A is an analog signal, DVI-D is a digital signal, and DVI-I is an integrated analog and digital solution.

How to Convert VHS to DVD with a DVD Recorder by Cole Figgins
When preserving your favorite movies or memories, the standard used to be VHS video tapes . But with the advancement of DVD technology , the advantages of DVDs proved to outweigh those of VCR tapes. Video tapes can wear out over time, becoming bent, damaged or dirty. ... Understand that if you have videos which are recorded at SLP (6 hours of video on a tape) you will not get the same quality of recording onto a DVD as if the video was recorded at SP (2 hours of video on a tape). ... And since you are copying directly from the video to the DVD, whatever picture quality issues you have...

Upcoming Entertainment Technologies by Nigel Wong
Hi-Fi technology has already come a long way, but now new technologies are emerging which will make what we think is high-tech now, old. These upcoming technologies are some that will change the way your hi-fi set will entertain you. HDMI: This single cable is capable of carrying HD Video AND... This is a new general type of CRT, and it is capable of displaying high definition video as well. ... This could well be the answer to home-theatre video streaming, but don't expect it on the market until mid 2006.