videoutgang

Videoutgang refers to the capability of a device to output video signals to a display, recording device, or other display-capable equipment. The term is used in Dutch technical documentation to denote the physical connectors and the signal types that a source can send.

Video signals can be analog or digital. Analog outputs include VGA (Video Graphics Array), component video, composite video, and S-Video; digital outputs include HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI. In older hardware, SCART was common in Europe as a multi-AV output. Many modern interfaces carry audio as well, such as HDMI and DisplayPort, while some systems use separate audio outputs. The video output is typically accompanied by information about timing, resolution, and color format, which is negotiated between source and display using mechanisms like EDID.

The choice of videoutgang affects compatibility, image quality, and possible features such as high refresh rates or high dynamic range. Copy protection schemes (HDCP) may restrict playback on certain outputs or displays. The physical port type often determines the maximum supported resolution and bandwidth, and some outputs require adapters to connect to other interfaces or devices.

Common use cases include connecting computers to monitors, laptops to televisions, game consoles to screens, and cameras or capture cards to recording or streaming equipment. When selecting cables or adapters, considerations include supported resolutions and refresh rates, connector compatibility, audio support, and any protection mechanisms that might apply to the signal.