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)