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An RCA connector (sometimes called a phono connector or cinch connector), is a type of electrical connector commonly used to carry audio and video signals. The yellow is for video, the white is for left stereo, and the red is for right stereo.

Images for kids

  • RCAradio45EMback

    Rear panel of a 1939 RCA model 45EM vacuum tube desktop AM radio with a female RCA jack. Tag reads "An inexpensive RCA Victor record player will make a fine Victrola of this radio. Plug here."

  • Component video jack

    RCA female jacks used for YPbPr component video output.

  • Microsoft-Xbox-360-AV-Cables-Composite

    Composite video cable with RCA male plugs for the Xbox 360.

  • High-quality-RCA-bullet-plug-Eichmann

    "Bullet plug" variation – Note the hollow center conductor and the pin point for the return signal.

  • Yamaha CD-555 rear panel

    RCA stereo output on a CD Player

  • DVD player output

    DVD player with video and audio outputs

  • IFA 2012 Yamaha RX-A2020 rear

    Backside of an AV Receiver from 2012

  • Later model projection TV wiring I-O panel

    Early 2000s CRT projection TV with 1080i HD ready capabilities

  • Apple TV. 1st generation-2290

    First generation of the Apple TV with RCA stereo outputs

See also

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