What do the letters RGB/Y/C/CVBS mean on a hardrive recorder?

Question

The makers seem to think we all know what they mean.

Thanks 4 your answers.
But why do I get a better picture on CVBS
when the rcorder is to tv via scart?

Answer 1

RGB is the level at which the color and luminance information is separated into three different signals representing the three primary colors red, green and blue. The sync signal is also transferred separately. Interconnection at RGB level offers the best picture quality.

Y/C offers better signal quality than CVBS. Here the color (C) information is transferred separately from the luminance (Y) and sync information. It is especially suitable for S-VHS recording and playback, because the S-VHS recorder makes use of the separate transfer of the color and luminance signal. Like with CVBS, the audio signal is also transferred separately.

Y/C connections are also named S or S-VHS connections. There are four pins on the plug, one for the color signal, one for the luminance signal and two for ground. The squared pin at the bottom is to secure that the connector won't be plugged in the wrong way.

CVBS stands for Composite Video Blanking Sync. At this level, the color, luminance and synchronization information are combined in one signal. The audio signal is transferred separately.

Answer 2

Rgb Cvbs

Answer 3

RGB = Red Green Blue
CVBS = Composite Video Blanking Sync

Answer 4

RGB = Red Green Black
CVBS = Composite Video Blanking Sync

Answer 5

It's the type of colour standard used for the video output. 99 times out of 100 for a UK scart connected TV you should select RGB ((R)ed, (G)reen,(B)lue). Y/C is usually for US or Japanese tv. The Y is the black and white part of the picture and the C is the modulated colour. CVBS is composite video (RGB and black and white (luminance) mixed together).

Answer 6

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