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Transmits data and comes in standard, audio adapter, and 2.0 (high-speed). Example: A keyboard to a PC. |
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Transmits data and has one small, square tip. Example: A digital camera to a printer. |
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Transmits video and comes in standard-definition and high-definition (HD). Higher quality than S-video and composite. Example: A TV to a DVD player. |
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Transmits video. The “S” stands for “separate.” Higher quality than composite. Example: A TV to a VCR. |
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Transmits video. Usually has a yellow tip. Example: A DVD/VHS player to a TV. |
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Transmits high-speed data. Four-pin is more common. FireWire is also called i.LINK and IEEE1394. Example: A digital camcorder to a PC. |
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DVI-D transmits digital video. DVI-I transmits digital and analog video. Example: An HD tuner to HD-ready TV. |
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Transmits video from a PC to a monitor or television. Example: A notebook PC to a monitor. |
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Transmits and protects copyrighted digital video and audio. Example: An HD tuner to an HD-ready TV. |
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Transmits digital audio. Example: Speakers to an HP Digital Entertainment Center. |
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Transmits digital audio. Example: Speakers to an HP Digital Entertainment Center. |
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Transmits left and right channel audio. Example: Stereo speakers to a receiver. |
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Transmits up to six specific audio channels (such as left, right, center, left surround, etc.) from your DVD player to an external device. Example: A DVD player to a receiver. |
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Transmits analog audio. Example: A subwoofer to a home theater system. |
