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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

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.