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D-Terminal
Analog video connector used in Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The D-Terminal or D-tanshi (D端子) is a type of analog video connector found on Japanese consumer electronics, typically HDTV, DVD, Blu-ray, D-VHS and HD DVD devices. It was developed by the EIAJ (Electronic Industry Association of Japan) in its standard, RC-5237, for use in digital satellite broadcast tuners. In appearance it is a small flat trapezoidal connector, the same connector as the AAUI connector used by Apple Computer for some time to connect to ethernet.
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Some items sold outside Japan use the connector as well. Notable examples are Canon's XH-A1 DVC high-definition camcorder and Panasonic's AG-HVX200 DVCPro HD camcorder.
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D1~D5 types

A D-Terminal connector carries a component video signal (YPBPR). A device with a D5 connector can understand and display the following video signals:
- D1 480i (525i): 720 × 480 interlaced
- D2 480p (525p): 720 × 480 progressive
- D3 1080i (1125i): 1920 × 1080 interlaced
- D4 720p (750p): 1280 × 720 progressive
- D5 1080p (1125p): 1920 × 1080 progressive
A device with a D-Terminal connector supports that level and lower D-Terminal signal. For example, a D4 connector can be used with a D4, D3, D2, or D1 signal, but not with a D5 signal.
It is possible to use a simple breakout cable to connect a D-Terminal connector to a standard 3 RCA jack or BNC component connection.[1]
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Compatibility Issues
It is not always a given that output devices support all lower versions of the standard, so customers must take care to buy compatible products. For example, the PlayStation Portable (PSP-2000) initially supported only the 480p (D2) mode. System Software Ver. 5.00 added 480i (D1) support for the "PS one Classics" games, but not native PSP games. The later PSP-3000 and PSP Go models have 480i support for all games.
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See also
- Amphenol connector
- D-subminiature
- SCART
- EIAJ 8 pin connector
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