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3 RCA Cables = 1 Component Cable? (1 Viewer)

Scott-C

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I apologize if this question is basic and obvious, but I'm honestly not sure of the answer. Can three "standard" RCA cables be used as a component video cable to connect a DVD player to a RPTV? (both have component jacks).
I was thinking I could just manually label them "Y", "Red", and "Blue".
I'm not sure if true component cables have different properties than RCA cables.
Thanks in advance for the help!
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Scott H

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Aside from labeling, component cables are three composite cables. So, yes.
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Elbert Lee

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Addition - 3 VIDEO RCA cables rated at 75 ohms are what you should consider when purchasing component video cables.
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Glenn Overholt

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While the yellow video cable is rated at 75 ohms, the white & red audio may not be, but there's no harm in trying it out. You could get really sick if you had them lying around and get three sets of A/V cables and just connect the yellows up.
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