What is a S-video connector?
top S-Video connectors are used for a variety of high resolution signals. It was originally developed for use with S-VHS recorders, but is now the standard for DVD players and is also used for converting computer signals to video via a scan converter. The connector has four connections, compared with two for a standard video connector. This allows the luminance and chrominance (b&w picture and color, also called Y and C) information to be transmitted separately allowing for a much wider bandwidth and less crosstalk. The wider bandwidth translates to a horizontal resolution of about 400 lines compared with the normal 240 to 320 lines with conventional composite video connectors. Less crosstalk means there will be less “snow” or “color noise” in the picture. For reference, the S-Video connector’s pin outs are as follows: Pin 1 – Y ground, Pin 2 – C ground, Pin 3 – Y signal in/out, Pin 4 – C signal in/out.
