AV input

AV input stands for Audio/Visual input, which is a common label on a connector to receive (AV) audio/visual signals from electronic equipment that generates AV signals (AV output).

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 (also used for Apple Desktop Bus)
• Component video
  • RCA connector
  • RGBHV
• Digital video
  • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
  • DVI (Digital Video Interface)
  • IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
  • SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface)