What are Y, Pb, and Pr components, and what do they do for you?

Basically, Y, Pb, and Pr are component video cables. To get the right color signal, you should check that the cables are connected correctly.

The Y cable should be connected to the HD decoder, the Pb cable to the Pb outlet, and the Pr cable to the Pr outlet. In most consumer electronics, Y is green, Pb is blue, and Pr is red.

Motorola TV Box

Image shows rear panel of Motorola cable box and location of connections.

RF Out — Connects receiver to a standard-definition TV.
Component — Connects receiver to HDTV for video.
S-Video — Connects receiver to a standard-definition TV.
HDMI — High-definition TV connection.

PACE TV Box

Image shows rear panel of PACE cable box and location of connections.

Component — Connects receiver to HDTV.
Composite — Connects receiver to SD for video.
HDMI — High-definition TV connection.

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