Bear in mind, using only component videos you won’t receive any audio. So I recommend looking for an HDMI converter that has ports for component video and also RCA audio (red and white). While this setup requires multiple cables, it works the best.

So you have an old gaming console, such as the Wii, and you want to connect it to your HDMI-only display. It’s fairly easy, but you will need a specific converter. You could use an RCA to HDMI adapter, but then the resolution will be limited to 480p.The two remaining colours, red and white, are for the analogue audio. Specifically, the red cable is for the audio on the right side, and the white connector is for audio on the left side. When used together, you get stereo audio. If you only plug one of these in, then you’ll probably only have audio from one speaker or one side of your monitor or TV or no audio at all.

Now you might be wondering what a balanced signal means and why is it important. Simply put – a balanced cable reduces noise, while an unbalanced cable does not. The red and white cables are for audio (right and left channels), and the yellow cable is for video. ( Read more…) And remember, the HDMI converter needs to be powered by an external source because extra power is needed to convert analogue to digital. It sounds rather complicated, but in reality, it’s a matter of buying the right adapters and plugging everything in. Very simple.

How do I connect my headphones when there’s no jack socket?

The component video also uses three colour-coded cables; green, blue, and red, but the main difference is these cables can only carry over video signals. Essentially, it splits the video signal into three separate entry points. Within this category, there are two types of analog cables: balanced and unbalanced. We use balanced cables for microphones and audio equipment, whereas instruments such as an electric guitar will use an unbalanced cable. Balanced vs Unbalanced Analog Cables