For S-Video we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Computer Hardware, DVD, DVD and CD, HDTV, Home Theater, Multimedia, Technology, Video, Video Projector and Video Surveillance.

S-video (Computer Hardware)

S-video stands for Super-Video, a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable. S-Video sends video in two signals, one for color (chrominance) and one for brightness (luminance), rather than in a single signal like Composite Video technology. Since TVs display separate luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) signals, S-video produces superior images on TVs than Composite Video does. *(Y/C is the same as S-Video.)

S-video (DVD)

A video interface standard that carries separate luma and chroma signals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of s-video is significantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate the signals, but it's not quite as good as component video. Most high-end televisions have s-video inputs. S-video is often erroneously called S-VHS.

S-video (DVD and CD)

A video interface standard that carries separate luma and chroma signals, usually on a four-pin mini-DIN connector. Also called Y/C. The quality of s-video is significantly better than composite video since it does not require a comb filter to separate the signals, but it’s not quite as good as component video. Most high-end televisions have s-video inputs. S-video is often erroneously called S-VHS.

S-video (HDTV)

Found on nearly all of the TVs we sell, this 4-pin connector usually provides a sharp, high resolution picture by transmitting the chrominance and luminance portions of a video signal separately. The signals can then be processed separately, reducing interference. Direct S-video connections generally outperform composite connections when hooking up high-performance video components like DVD players, DBS receivers, and S-VHS and Hi8 recorders and camcorders.

S-video (Home Theater)

See Y/C.

S-video (Multimedia)

Separate video, also called Y/C video. Separate luma (Y') and chroma (C) video signals are used, rather than a single composite video signal. By simply adding together the Y' and C signals, you generate a composite video signal.

A DC offset of +2.3v may be present on the C signal when a letterbox picture format is present. A DC offset of +5v may be present to indicate when a 16:9 anamorphic picture format is present. A standard 4:3 receiver ignores all DC offsets, thus displaying a typical letterboxed picture.

S-video (Technology)

[Abbreviation for "Super Video"] A type of video technology that delivers a much sharper image to TV monitors than composite video (where the Red Green Blue, and often even the audio, are mixed together. S-video handles color (chrominance) and brightness (luminance) separately. Video cameras with S-Video usually have both an S-Video output jack and the more common RCA-type audio/video connections (used in composite video). You can only take advantage of S-Video playback if your TV has S-Video input.

S-video (Video)

Type of video signal used in the Hi8 and SVHS videotape formats. S-Video transmits luminance and colour portions separately, using multiple wires, thus avoiding the colour encoding process and its inevitable loss of picture quality.

S-video (Video Projector)

1. A video connection interface. Also a generic name for Y/C, applied to S–VHS or Beta E.
2. A video signal that separates luminance (Y) and chrominance (C) signals. For displaying VHS or Beta ED images.

S-video (Video Surveillance)

Representing an improvement in quality over composite video, S-Video separates chrominance and luminance onto two different signal wires, resulting in better picture quality.

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