televiisoriväljundeid

Televiisoriväljundid refer to the various ways a television can output a video and audio signal to be displayed or broadcast. Historically, the most common method was via coaxial cable, utilizing radio frequency signals. This evolved to include composite video, which provided a single cable for video and separate audio cables. Component video offered a significant improvement in picture quality by separating the video signal into different color and luminance components, typically using three RCA connectors for video and two for audio.

More advanced outputs include S-Video, which further separates luminance and chrominance for a sharper image than composite. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) has become the dominant standard for modern televisions. It transmits both uncompressed high-definition video and digital audio over a single cable, simplifying connections and offering superior quality. DisplayPort is another digital interface, commonly found on computers but also appearing on some displays, offering similar capabilities to HDMI.

Less common or older output types include SCART, prevalent in Europe, which consolidates multiple signal types into one connector. VGA, an analog video standard, was common for computer monitors and some older televisions. The choice of television output largely depends on the source device and the desired video and audio quality. Modern devices predominantly utilize HDMI for its convenience and high-fidelity signal transmission.