AV input


AV input stands for Audio/Visual input, which is a common label on a connector to receive audio/visual signals from electronic equipment that generates AV signals.
These terminals are commonly found on such equipment as a television, DVD recorder or VHS recorder, and typically take input from a DVD player, a TV tuner, VHS recorder or camcorder.

Types of plugs used for video input

  • Composite video
  • *RCA connector
  • *BNC connector
  • *UHF connector
  • *1/8 inch minijack phone connector
  • S-video
  • *DIN plug
  • Component video
  • *RCA connector
  • *RGBHV
  • Digital video
  • *HDMI
  • *DVI
  • *IEEE 1394
  • *SPDIF