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 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 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 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 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.