How to Connect HDTV to a Cable or Satellite HD Box

Some people may think that it is difficult to connect a HDTV to a HD cable or satellite box. Actually it’s simpler than you think. The special digital cable (HDMI) connects both your video and sound from TV to Cable or Satellite box. I have outlined the steps below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• HDTV
• HD Cable or Satellite BOX
• HDMI cable

1. 

   Purchase a HDMI cable long enough to connect your HDTV and your HD subscription cable or satellite box.

2. 

   Make sure that you’re HDTV and cable/satellite box is turned off

3. 

   Locate the connector on the back of your HDTV that’s labeled HDMI and connect one end of the HDMI cable to this connector.

4. 

   Locate the connector on the back of your cable or satellite box that’s labeled HDMI and connect the other end of the HDMI cable to this connector.

5. 

   Turn on both your HDTV and cable box and tune to a HDTV program. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• When purchasing the HDMI cable, take note of the connector gender on the back of your HDTV and cable box to make sure the connectors on the cable will match up.

[tritter]

on 5/3/2009 Hi,I have a new Sony Bravia TV and my instruction manual says that i must be connected to a HD CABLE BOX to have HD reception. So I called my Cable provider and some lady said that i would have to have two Cable Boxes,One for low numbers and one for larger numbers.I have Broadstripe for a cable provider and they will charge me monthly for each;$10.00 for the HD BOX and $20.00 for the Digital Box.My question is:Do I need Both Cable Boxes? Thank You,Arnie Tritt

[tritter]

on 5/3/2009 I have a new SONY BRAVIA TV.The instruction manual says to have HD TV,i must be connected to a HD CABLE BOX