How to Connect an HDTV to a DVD Player

Hooking up a DVD player to an HDTV, or high-definition TV, is just as simple as hooking one up to a standard-definition TV. While a regular DVD player may be hooked up to an HDTV, it does not necessarily mean it will have high-definition quality picture. Unless a Blu-Ray player is connected to the HDTV, only a standard-definition picture will be shown.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Component cables

1. Turn off and unplug the HDTV set and the DVD player before attempting to connect component cables to them.

2. Match the red, green and blue colored cables to each of the color-coded counterparts on the back of the DVD player. Be sure the cables are being plugged into the TV-out section of the DVD player.

3. Plug the other end of the color coded cables into the HDTV set. There should only be a red, green and blue cable being plugged into the TV. It does not matter what input these cables are plugged in, but keep track of which particular one it is. Most HDTV sets will have more than one A/V input, which is why it's important to take note of where the component cables are located.

4. Power on the DVD player and the HDTV set. If not already plugged in, ensure both of these are properly plugged into an outlet.

5. Press the "Source" button using the HDTV remote and locate the input channel that has the component cables plugged into it. The HDTV set should now show the DVD player logo or an introduction to the DVD.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not purchase HDTV component cables to hook up a regular DVD player to an HDTV set. Unless using a Blu-Ray player, only standard component cables are required. HDTV sets consume a lot of energy and should be plugged directly into an electrical outlet rather than a power strip.
• Turn off all electronics before connecting and disconnecting wires to reduce the chances of getting an electrical shock.

References

• Samsung DVD Player DVD-P191 Manual
• Philips 47-inch 1080P 120 Hz LCD HDTV Manual