When you purchase a receiver from many, especially from inexperienced users, the question immediately becomes “how to connect the receiver to the TV?”.A large number of connectors and various wires cause confusion and even irritation, but, oddly enough, you can learn how to connect the receiver to the TV without the help of a specialist.

First you need to understand what we are dealing with: a receiver is a device that is designed to receive and convert various digital, analog, video, audio, and radio signals. It allows you to convert several signals, redirect them to the appropriate display systems( video or audio), thanks to this device you will get rid of the awesome web of cables in your home.

Why so many connectors?

Of course, the receiver, having a convenient and simple interface with a small number of connectors, would be quite simple and convenient to use. Yes, and connect it would be easy. For example, the presence of only one modern HDMI interface, transmitting digital video and audio signal used for all modern technology, would be more than rational. But after all, not everyone in the house has the latest TVs, there are some absolutely “ancient” products that their owners do not want to part with. Here the connection scheme is changing, and we need completely different connectors, which, oh, hurray - are provided in the acquired receiver.

Of course, there are many nuances that affect image quality. It can be affected by: the quality of the original signal that the receiver has received, and the quality of the interface of the device converting the received signal. Therefore, the choice of the receiver interface should be started thoroughly and choose the most optimal type of connection.

Types of connection and data transfer, their purpose

RCA( tulip)

The RCA( tulip) interface created by Radio Corporation of America has a long history, and for a long time it was the only type of connection and data transmission to the TV.

It has three connectors marked with white, red, and yellow. The colors indicate the left( white) and right( red) audio channels, and the video channel( yellow), respectively. After detecting these connectors, connect the device to the TV by connecting Video IN with Video OUT according to the color marking.

The disadvantages of this interface are the inability to transmit a high-quality digital signal, so the TV will display a fuzzy picture with interference. Therefore, the choice of RCA( tulip) should be preferred only if your TV has a small screen diagonal.

S-Video connector

S-Video connector, whose presence is mandatory on DVD-players or game consoles, but, interestingly, not every TV is equipped with it.

Unlike RCA, this receiver connector provides the user with a better signal quality. In addition, the frequency of his signal is higher, therefore, the image is clearer and more colorful.

But in order to transmit a sound signal, you need to connect a separate cable.

SCART connector

SCART connector, which is also called the "comb" is more versatile than previous versions. To connect using the appropriate cable connecting the TV and receiver.

The signal quality meets many requirements, there is also support for RGB, S-video, and stereo sound.

RF Connector

RF Connector that allows you to connect a television antenna or cable television. It differs in not very high signal transmission quality. But in case you want to use a small mobile TV, this connector fits perfectly.

Also, this interface allows you to connect two television devices to one receiver at once. But for the implementation of this task it is necessary that the receiver has a high-frequency RF modulator and the corresponding connector.

Interface YPbPr and YCbCr

Interface YPbPr and YCbCr transmits a high-frequency video signal on three cables. They are called "component" and allow you to get a signal of high accuracy and quality.

The main difference between YPbPr and YCbCr lies in the systems in which they are used. YCbCr - in digital, and YPbPr - in analog.

Now for more information on cables:

All three cables are colored in different colors: green, red, and blue.

The green color of the cable means that it is responsible for transmitting the brightness and sync pulses to the TV.

Red will convey the difference between two levels: red and brightness.

Blue - respectively: the difference between the brightness and the level of blue.

The audio signal is transmitted( if you need to play audio through the TV audio system) using a separate RCA connection( white is the left channel, red is the right channel).

HDMI

HDMI is the most versatile and modern type of connection. A receiver equipped with this interface is capable of transmitting and converting a digital signal into high-quality video and image clarity. By transferring various content, HDMI is suitable for televisions with a large diagonal, and provides the ability to connect HD equipment. In addition, the HDMI interface allows you to simultaneously transmit audio and digital data.

In order to connect the HDMI connector of the receiver to the TV equipment, you need only one cable of this type, which greatly simplifies the task of finding the desired input.

We decide on the choice of

This review of the receiver's interface is made so that the buyer can decide on the versatility and necessity of each type of connection, and choose the best option that suits his TV set.

1. The first position is the HDMI interface with its high quality signal transmission and the only wire for transmitting both video and audio stream.
2. The second place is occupied by the component analog and digital outputs - YcbCr and YPbPr.
3. The third position goes to the SCART interface.
4. Then follows S-Video.
5. Fifth place - the "discoverer" RCA( tulip).
6. And at the last position - RF-connector, allowing you to connect the TV to the antenna.

In accordance with these data, you can select the appropriate receiver interface that fits your technology and ensures stable operation of devices.

About connecting

When connecting the TV to the receiver, you need to use several basic rules:

1. disconnect the connected devices from the power supply;
2. carefully read the instructions;
3. follow the sequence of actions;
4. use short cables if possible.

Excessive initiative is not required here, because everything has its own instructions to be followed. The length of the cables is also important: the quality and stability of the transmitted image and sound on your TV directly depends on their length.

Caution! Before starting the connection, be sure to worry about your safety, and unplug the TV device from the power supply.

And before you start the device, you need to check the correctness of the connection of each cable, and only then turn on the equipment.

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