S-video cables were first introduced in 1986 as an adjunct to the Super VHS format. The S in these cables is short for "separate," in that the luma (brightness) and chroma (color) are encoded in separate channels. Although the S-video format was popular for a while, it was soon overcome in the consumer marketplace by Hi-8, followed by the mini DV format. You can still find S-video hookups on machines such as VCRs, TVs and even some game consoles. You'll need to hook up an S-video cord to these machines if you want to take advantage of this format.
Instructions
1. Locate the S-video jacks on the machines that you wish to connect. These are round, about 1/4 of an inch in diameter and feature a series of four holes, two located on each side of the jack inlet, with two horizontal slots in between the holes. The ports may be hidden by an access panel or other cover.
2. Determine the length of S-video cord that you need by measuring the distance between the two ports with a measuring tape. Purchase the appropriate amount of cable footage.
3. Hold the end of the S-video cord so that it is next to the jack on the source machine. Align the marker on the S-video plug on the cable so it faces upwards. Slowly insert the plug into the source machine.
4. Run the other end of the cord over to the inlet on the destination machine. Plug the S-video cord into the destination machine, aligning it first before plugging in.
5. Turn on the source and desination machine. Change the output on the source machine so that it it using the S-video cable. Change the input on the destination machine to S-video.
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