Projector Connectivity Overview

This connector is commonly used on a projector to receive a VGA computer video signal. Certain models of projectors use this port as a dual purpose input capable of receiving either Component Video or VGA computer video.

This connector is commonly used on a projector to receive a Composite Video or stereo audio signal. The color code of the connector will indicate which signal the port is designed to receive.

• Yellow - Composite Video
• Red and White - Stereo Audio

This connector is commonly used on a projector to receive a S-Video signal. The connector has four pins arranged in two rows, as well as a keying block to make certain the plug cannot be inserted improperly.

This connector is commonly used on a projector to receive a stereo audio input. Certain models of projectors use this port as a microphone input. An icon of a speaker or microphone will typically be printed on the projector, near the port, to indicate which signal the port is designed to receive.

This connector is commonly used on a projector to receive a digital or analog video signal. This connector contains 24 pins, arranged in three horizontal rows of eight pins. To the side of this grouping of pins is a wide, flat pin called a ground bar which is surrounded by four analog video pins. HDMI devices may be adapted to this port for digital video only.

This connector is commonly used on a projector to receive a digital audio and video signal. This technology carries the same video information as DVI but adds the capacity for digital audio and control signals as well. This connector is technically described as a Type A HDMI connector.