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I read an article recently on audioholics.com that happens to be a couple years old however seems to be the most recent information I can find on the topic. The quote from the article says "There is often confusion regarding YCbCr and YPbPr, however it is very easy to understand the difference. YCbCr is simply the digital "component video" format that is used in DVDs, digital TV and Video CDs. Digital camcorders (MiniDV, DV, Digital Betacam, etc.) output YCbCr over interfaces such as FireWire or SDI. YPbPr is simply the analogue version which manifests itself in the form of the three (red, green and blue) RCA connections on most displays (referred to as "component video"). Where analogue YPbPr uses three cables for connectivity, digital YCbCr uses only one"
Can someone explain this too me a little more? How is a YCbCr composite format considered to be digital when to my knowledge composite cables can at maximum only push 480p? And also why are component cables referred to as a three plug analog connection when component cables or YPbPr can carry a digital high definition signal?
Thanks guys!
Can someone explain this too me a little more? How is a YCbCr composite format considered to be digital when to my knowledge composite cables can at maximum only push 480p? And also why are component cables referred to as a three plug analog connection when component cables or YPbPr can carry a digital high definition signal?

Thanks guys!