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Q: Which video connection should I use for the Gateway 23-inch and 26-inch LCD TVs?

A: Your LCD TV has four types of standard video connections. The one you use depends in part on the connections available on the device you want to connect to the TV. Use the best connection available to get the highst quality display. For example, if your DVD player supports a component video connection, connect the DVD player to your LCD TV using component video instead of composite video or S-Video.

Connection quality Cable and Connector Description
Basic Coaxial (RF). The video and audio signals are both carried in one cable (the other three connection types only handle video, and require separate connections for sound). Coaxial is the only way to connect an antenna to your LCD TV.
Good Composite. The video signal is carried through a single "pin". This connection method is the one that is most commonly found on devices.
Better S-Video. The video signal is split into two signals, black-and-white and color. Text displayed on-screen through this connection is noticeably sharper than composite or coaxial (RF).
Best Component. The video signal is split into three signals, two color, and one black-and-white. Use component video to take advantage of the superior picture provided by signal sources such as HDTV and progressive DVD.