With regard to TVs, DVD players, cable boxes, receivers and related A/V equipment, component video generally refers to "analog" component video. The connection comprises three wires identified as ...

to hold the power and video cables for each system. As to connecting them all up to his TV, [odelot] picked up an eight-device Extron VGA switch that features a serial port for remote control.

Component cables typically use a three-plug arrangement, and can potentially support resolutions up to 1080p. Composite video uses a single plug, but it's outdated and susceptible to problems like ...