The yellow, white and red RCA lead: composite video plus analogue stereo audio. Standard on consoles, VCRs, camcorders and DVD players from the 1980s to the 2000s, and still the lowest common denominator on any device with an A/V output.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | Composite Video (RCA) (male) |
|---|---|
| End B | Composite Video (RCA) (male) |
Specifications
| Protocol | Composite Video (CVBS) + Analog Stereo Audio |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 480i / 576i |
| Consumer Tier | Composite AV |
| Status | Legacy |
Supported Features
Composite Video
Analog Stereo Audio
Length & Physical
| Max Passive Length | 10m |
|---|
Backwards Compatibility
analog-stereo
Notes & Compatibility
Yellow = composite video, white = left audio, red = right audio. The video plug should be 75-ohm, which is why a matched set is sold as one lead. Mono equipment (NES, Master System, AV Famicom) has only one audio plug — feed it to the left or mono input, or use a Y-splitter to fill both channels. Beyond about 10m composite visibly softens.
