Analog way OCTO-PLUS Manuel Utilisateur page 9

OCTO range Chapter 2 : STARTING (continued)
2-2. COMPOSITE VIDEO SOURCES
The Composite Video signal, usually called COMPOSITE or VIDEO is available on most video equipment (VCR, DVD,
CAMERA...), but it is also the lowest in picture quality. The video standard of this signal could be NTSC, PAL or
SECAM. The signal is transmitted by a single coaxial cable, and is connected to the video equipment with an RCA or BNC
connector.
NOTE: The INPUT #8 is provided with a RCA connector (Front panel).
2-3. S.VIDEO SOURCES
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The S.VIDEO signal, also called Y/C, HI-8 , or S.VHS , is available on most DVD players and high quality VCR
(S.VHS). The S.VIDEO signal, in which the Luminance (Y) and Chrominance (C) information are separately transmitted
(2 wires), gives a higher quality picture than the Composite video signal. The S.VIDEO connector is usually a 4-pin
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Mini-DIN connector also called Oshiden connector. It can also sometimes be on 2 BNC connectors.
NOTE: The INPUT #8 is provided with a 4-pin mini DIN female connector (Front panel).
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