There are many options for connecting the media server computer to the projector, TV, or other output device. All of the cables and connectors have their own strengths and weaknesses. Please see a listing below of many of the common types of connectors and a brief description of their properties.

 

Types of Connectors:

 Video

Networking/Communication

Remote Control

Show Control

 

 

Video Cable and Connectors:

 

VGA:

 

A DE-15 VGA connector. Please click on the image for more information about VGA cables and connectors.

 

 

DVI:

 

A DVI connector. Please click on the image for more information about DVI cables and connectors.

 

HDMI:

 

An HDMI connector. Please click on the image for more information about HDMI cables and connectors.

 

DISPLAY PORT:

 

A Display Port connector. Please click on the image for more information about Display Port cables and connectors.

 

THUNDERBOLT:

 A Thunderbolt connector. Please click on the image for more information about Thunderbolt cables and connectors.

 

COMPONENT VIDEO:

RGBHV:

BNC connectors for Component Video. Please click on the image for more information about Component Video cables and connectors.

YPbPr/YCbCr:

RCA connectors for Component Video. Please click on the image for more information about Component Video cables and connectors.

 

 

S-VIDEO:

 

Mini Din 4-pin connector for S-Video. Please click on the image for more information about S-Video cables and connectors.

 

COMPOSITE VIDEO:

 

RCA connectors for Composite Video. Please click on the image for more information about Composite Video cables and connectors.

 

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Networking Cable and Connectors:

 

CAT 5/6:

RJ45 connectors for CAT 5/6 network cable. Please click on the image for more information about Networking cables and connectors.

 

COAXIAL:

F connector for Coaxial Cable. Please click on the image for more information about Coaxial cables and connectors.

 

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Remote Control Cable and Connectors:

 

RS-232:

DE-9 connector for RS-232 Serial Cable. Please click on the image for more information about Remote Control cables and connectors.

 

SERIAL:

DB-25 connector for Serial Cable. Please click on the image for more information about Remote Control cables and connectors.

 

USB:

USB Standard A connectors for USB cables. Please click on the image for more information about USB cables and connectors.

 

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Show Control Cable and Connectors:

 

MIDI:

5-Pin DIN connectors for MIDI Cable. Please click on the image for more information about MIDI cables and connectors.

 

DMX:

5-Pin XLR connectors for DMX Cable. Please click on the image for more information about DMX cables and connectors.

 

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