By Rory Giddings

Video Types and Outputs -11th March 2016

Video Types:

Component video:

• Analogue

• 1080p

• High Definition

• RGB cable

DVI-Digital Video Interface

• Same as HDMI

• Without audio

HDMI-High Definition Multimedia Interface

• Digital

• High res

• 4K

• 2160p

• Audio included

Composite video:

• Mainly for show relay

• Low resolution

Outputs:

4 Types of Mount:• Table mounted front

• Ceiling mounted front

• Table mounted rear

• Ceiling mounted rear

(Rear needs semi-translucent screen and needs to be in rear mode)

Flat Screen TV:

• Stand-alone display

• 42” max in school (1m)

Projector:

• 4m max image resolution

• Expensive

• Lower resolution

Show Relay Diagram: Composite Video Diagram:

Video System/Show Relay:

Composite Video:

• Analogue• One cable• 480i and 576i resolutions• RCA, BNC, Scart

Uses in Theatre:

• Show relay• Conductor cam

4-Way Splitter

• Yellow input for composite video• Adaptor changes BNC lock connectors to RCA• RCA goes to jack