Specialist RGB Component Leads

RGB?

RGB stands for Red Green and Blue. These leads are also often known as component leads. Red, Green and Blue are the primary colours that are used to make all the colours that appear on a screen. There are several ways of carrying colour TV picture signals and RGB component separates the colours which means that the colours are "mixed" correctly and you get a sharper and clearer image. RGB allows a higher resolution than other methods and is widely regarded as the best method to get a really good picture onto a screen. RGB component leads are made to higher standards than "normal" leads. Resistance is typically 75ohms and the cable should be gold plated and oxygen free. There are many different kinds of connections depending upon the equipment it's being used with.

Connections?

RGB Scart leads usually only have those pins necessary for carrying the picture connected. The other pins (that carry sound) are not connected - and sound is usually sent to the TV, Hi-fi or surround sound system using a different method such as Optical or Digital Phono.

There are various other kinds of RGB lead such as RGB Phono to Phono, RGB Phono to BNC and RGB Phono to 15 Pin HD Plug. Common connections would be a DVD to a Plasma TV, projector or LCD TV.

Component YUV uses three signals to describe a video picture. These are the Y channel, called Luminance which is effectively a black and white signal. The other two channels then describe how to remove blue (the U channel) and remove blue (the V cahnnel) from the Y signal to create a colour corrected picture. On a socket the YUV are often marked as Y, Cb and Cr. YUV requires lower bandwidth than RGB.

Component RGB uses three signals, each of which carries the Red, Green and Blue picture. However, since progressive scan is only supported by YUV the majority of quality DVD players and screens are designed to work most effectively using YUV.

If you need to connect an RGB signal to more than one device there are several hubs on the market such as the Bluedelta Smart Scart . This hub allow you to distribute or direct your RGB signals wherever you want it to go.

See also AV Connection Guide.

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The Q-Sync from QED will simply give you the very best RGB picture possible. Basically the Q-Sync consists of a very high quality QED Scart plug connected by a lead 1m long to a silver box. This silver box is the QED Sync Extractor and this needs to be plugged into the mains (power adapter is provided). You also get a free very high quality 2m 15 pin HD VGA cable (not pictured) which plugs into the Q-Sync and goes to your screen. Compatible with TTL monitors, plasma screens, LCD screens and projectors with a 15 pin VGA connection. Click here for more information on the QED Q-Sync.

£77.99

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The IXOS XHV804 is the top of the range RGB component video lead. Usually used for connecting a DVD player to your TV, AV Amplifier or Projector. The XHV804 is what IXOS call their finest video cable, and it delivers studio quality performance. Features include oversized high grade PC-OFC conductors for sharper more defined images as well as true 75 Ohm OFC cable construction which ensures faithful picture transmission. You get extra clean signal transfer from 4-layer quad shielding and there are two OFC braid screens and two aluminium mylar screens provide superior noise rejection. The high tech gold plated hard enamel RCA connectors maximise signal transfer.

In conclusion if you've just spent a small fortune on your set up and you want to get the very best out of it - this is the RGB component lead you need.

1M for £55.99
3M for £69.99

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Thor have come up with some RGB leads designed for use with Plasma screen TVs. These Thor leads carry the video signal in separate RED GREEN and BLUE components for enhanced picture quality. The 6-cut self-cleaning Phono plug keeps the socket free from dirt - the contacts are plated in 24K hard gold. The RGB leads come with ultra high-grade multi-strand PCOCC copper conductors. They also have a conductive PVC inner jacket, this minimizes signal loss. More information on Thor.

£34.50

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RGB leads for Plasma TVs, LCD TVs, projectors etc. are usually packed in clamshell packs with fancy graphics etc. We have managed to acquire these leads bulk packed. This means that they come in a plastic bag and that's it. The effect of this is that a 1.5m lead will cost you £14.99 instead of the £34.50 this same specification lead costs in a branded pack saving you £20.00! This lead is made to the same high specifications as all the other RGB leads that we sell (75ohm cable, gold plated plugs, oxygen free etc.). It comes in four lengths 1.5m, 3m, 5m and 10m.

1.5m

£14.99

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3m

£22.50

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5m

£29.99

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10m

£39.99

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5 Metre length

£19.99

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Hama 10m 3 Phono Component to VGA lead. To connect devices with 3 Phono out (YUV component) to devices with HDD VGA in. Typical uses would be for connecting a DVD player to a projector, video projector or flat screen TV.

10 Metre length

£24.99

This is the price you pay. There is no V.A.T or delivery charge to add within the UK.

RGB leads for Plasma TVs, LCD TVs, projectors etc. are usually packed in clamshell packs with fancy graphics etc. We have managed to acquire these leads bulk packed. This means that they come in a plastic bag and that's it. The effect of this is that a 1.5m lead will cost you £18.99 instead of the £29.99 this same specification lead costs in a branded pack. This lead is made to the same high specifications as all the other RGB leads that we sell (75ohm cable, gold plated plugs, oxygen free etc.). It comes in two sizes 1.5m and 3m. The leads are directional, with the signal running from the RGB 3 Phono end to the 15 Pin HD end, and the lead will not work in reverse. The synch issue is dealt with as long as the output device (usually DVD Player) outputs its signal in progressive scan.

1.5m length

£18.99

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3m length

£28.50

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Hama 5m and 10m RGB Scart to VGA lead. To connect devices with Scart out to devices with HDD VGA in. Typical uses would be for connecting a DVD player to a projector, Video Projector or flat screen TV. RGB signal. DVD players or any other source device connected to screens using this lead need to be set to output in progressive scan, otherwise the lead will not work. Signal is directional from the Scart to the VGA plug. Many computer monitors will not accept a progressive scan signal, so it would be best to check this before buying, if you are planning to use this lead with a computer monitor.

5 Metre length

£24.99

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10 Metre length

£35.99

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QED Squart - SCART TO SCART LEADS - RGB Special Edition (Video Only)

IXOS XHV601 Scart to Scart

The IXOS XHV601 is a very similar lead to the QED leads above. It too is a video only lead, has solid cast metal construction, true 75 ohm cable and is optimized for RGB use. All the non-RGB conductors removed to cut out interference. The plugs are solid cast meta, so that the IXOS XHV601 will cut out electromagnetic interference and picture shimmer. The lead is double screened, this screening stops RF Interference (RFI) and gives better colour and image definition.

Thor have come up with some RGB leads designed for use with Plasma screen TVs. These Thor leads carry the video signal in separate RED GREEN and BLUE components for enhanced picture quality. The 6-cut self-cleaning Phono plug keeps the socket free from dirt - the contacts are plated in 24K hard gold. The RGB leads come with ultra high-grade multi-strand PCOCC copper conductors. They also have a conductive PVC inner jacket, this minimizes signal loss. More information on Thor.

£37.50

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