More of a TV than computer questions but...

[SG-17]

...Can I mix and match analog cables? Lets say I have a DVD player that can output in high definition to an HDTV with component cables. Lets say that I only have composite cables. Lets also say I have an extra set of composite cables.
Can I take 5 separate composite cables and use them in place of buying a set of component cables?

Like have 3 yellow cables in place of the maroon, green, and blue while having the white and red fill the white and red?

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I think that all those cables are made of the same thing theres no difference between them except the color but somebody would have to back me up on this

 

[croxis]

You are correct, you can mix and match as long as the color you plug into match up.

 

[Genocidicbunny]

You can take a wire coat hanger and use that if you really had to. The cables are just a length of copper wire, with some possible shielding. For a quick-n-dirty fix, any other cable will work as long as it matches on both sides and has the right type of connector.

 

[Furiey]

Yes, I used a mixed set of composite/audio cables (one yellow, red & white, another red & white) for a while until I got a nicely shielded set of component cables and I plugged the red & white set back in my hifi.

 

[Perfection]

electrons are color blind.