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S-video cables carry two video signals. One carries brightness information (the Luma signal) and the other carries color information (the Chroma signal). Together they deliver a complete color picture. There is no audio carried by the cable, either as a separate signal or imbedded in the video signals. To get audio, another cable or set of cables will be needed. There are some multi-pin connectors that carry not only vide but audio and control as well. The SCART connector which is commonly available in Europe is one such example. This connector can carry a variety of video signals, two channel audio and some control lines as well. Most of the analog multi-pin connectors are being replaced by HDMI, a digital connection that carries all signals in a digital encoded format.

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Does an S Video cable also carry audio?

S-video is a two part video signal carrying luma and chroma signals (Brightness and color signals). There is no audio signal in an S-video connection so the audio will need a separate connection to operate.


Can you substitute video cable for audio cable?

Assuming the video cable has the right connectors, probably RCA type (phono connectors) then it can be used for audio signals. In fact, some high end audio interlinking cables use video cable because it is claimed that they work better than standard audio cable. (Note that this is the subject of fierce debate among audiophiles and there is no proof that video cable is an improvement on audio cable for audio signals) Using audio cable for video can also be done up to a point. For short connections, up to a few feet or a couple of metres, an audio cable will work just fine. As the length of the lead increases, the cable will begin to interfere with the video signal and cause loss of definition or ghost images. Substituting the cables will not cause damage to equipment, so it is safe to try it. If it looks or sounds like it works, then it works!


Can HDMI carry analog audio?

HDMI cables can carry audio but it is in digital format only. Any HDMI connector will be capable of carrying the audio content and any input should be capable of receiving and processing the audio in digital format. There should normally be no need to use analog audio with HDMI but there is one notable exception. HDMI shares the same video interface format as DVI, the digital display output used on computers. However, DVI does not support audio so a cable that links a DVI output to an HDMI input will not carry audio. For this reason, many new televisions have at least one HDMI input that also has an analog audio input associated with the HDMI port. This is specifically provided to cater for DVI + analog audio as delivered by many computers.


What type of audio and or video cable includes not only carriers for both positive and negative signals but also a grounding carrier?

A balanced coaxial cable


Is there any difference in picture between HDMI and componet cables?

No, but the HDMI cable also carries AUDIO.

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Where is the best place to buy audio video cables online?

Audio video cables can be bought from many online websites. Cable focused websites such as PC Nation, My Cable Mart, and Show Me Cables have the largest selection but other retailers like Amazon and eBay will also carry them.


Does an S Video cable also carry audio?

S-video is a two part video signal carrying luma and chroma signals (Brightness and color signals). There is no audio signal in an S-video connection so the audio will need a separate connection to operate.


How do you connect the laptop to the tv?

Look on the side or the back of your machine for a SVIDEO out port. If it has...buy the SVIDEO out cable that connects to your TV's or projector's RCA-in. You can also buy what is called a VGA adapter. This is a much better device as it is a multi-port device and it plugs into your VGA port of your machine...normally blue in color where you connect a monitor to) on the side or back of machine. The VGA adapter connects VGA-in and RCA-out to TV or projector. Both these items are available. SVIDEO cable selling for R135 VGA Adapter selling for R800 Prices above is in South African Rand: Order: tasmouse@gmail.com


Where can one purchase a Coaxial audio cable?

If one wants to purchase a Coaxian audio cable, the one can purchase this at sites like Amazon. One can also purchase this at stores like Tiger Direct and Best Buy.


What purpose does a vga to HDMI serve?

VGA to HDMI cable convert an analogue signal to a digital signal. It does this by connecting an audio cable to the adapter, where the video signal is fused with the audio also, so there is only one cable connecting to your HDTV.


Can you substitute video cable for audio cable?

Assuming the video cable has the right connectors, probably RCA type (phono connectors) then it can be used for audio signals. In fact, some high end audio interlinking cables use video cable because it is claimed that they work better than standard audio cable. (Note that this is the subject of fierce debate among audiophiles and there is no proof that video cable is an improvement on audio cable for audio signals) Using audio cable for video can also be done up to a point. For short connections, up to a few feet or a couple of metres, an audio cable will work just fine. As the length of the lead increases, the cable will begin to interfere with the video signal and cause loss of definition or ghost images. Substituting the cables will not cause damage to equipment, so it is safe to try it. If it looks or sounds like it works, then it works!


Can HDMI carry analog audio?

HDMI cables can carry audio but it is in digital format only. Any HDMI connector will be capable of carrying the audio content and any input should be capable of receiving and processing the audio in digital format. There should normally be no need to use analog audio with HDMI but there is one notable exception. HDMI shares the same video interface format as DVI, the digital display output used on computers. However, DVI does not support audio so a cable that links a DVI output to an HDMI input will not carry audio. For this reason, many new televisions have at least one HDMI input that also has an analog audio input associated with the HDMI port. This is specifically provided to cater for DVI + analog audio as delivered by many computers.


What type of audio and or video cable includes not only carriers for both positive and negative signals but also a grounding carrier?

A balanced coaxial cable


Which type of audio video cable includes not only carriers for both positive and negative signals but also a grounding carrier?

a balanced coaxial cable


What's the best place in Tallahassee to buy an optical audio cable?

The beset place in Tallahassee to buy an optical audio cable would either be staples or best buy, But to save the trouble you can also try ordering online.


Is there any difference in picture between HDMI and componet cables?

No, but the HDMI cable also carries AUDIO.


Where could one purchase DV cable?

Best Buy and Radio Shack carry DV cable. You can also order it online from places such as amazon or ebay. Walmart and Target also carry it from time to time.