How to Install a Time Warner HD Cable Converter
There is no question that an HD picture is sharper and clearer than a standard cable picture. With the popularity of HDTVs, many find it necessary to upgrade their cable converter box. To get the full benefit of HD, you need a set-top box to convert regular cable signal to an HD signal. The HD cable converter box is very easy to install, and you can do it yourself if your Time Warner Cable technician is not available right away.
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Things You'll Need
- HD cable converter box
- HD component cables, supplied by Time Warner Cable
- Audio cables, supplied by Time Warner Cable
- HDTV
Instructions
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Take your input coaxial cable and connect it to the back of your Time Warner HD set-top box where it says "Cable/Antenna In."
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Take the component cables that came with your HD box and insert them into the color coded ports in the back of the box. The cable ends, and ports, will be red, blue and green. The audio cable ends, which can be separate or connected to the component cable, are red and white and should be inserted into the "Audio Out" ports on the back of your set-top box.
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Plug the other ends into the color coded ports on the back of your HDTV. These ports will be labeled "Component 1 In" or "Component In," depending upon your make and model of HDTV. Plug the red and white end of the audio cables into the corresponding "Audio In" ports on your HDTV.
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Plug in your converter box, and give it a few minutes to boot up. When it has fully booted, the time will appear on the front of the box.
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Turn on the power to your converter box, and then turn on your HDTV.
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Tips & Warnings
If you use higher-quality HDMI connections, simply plug the HDMI cord to the back of the converter box, and then to the HDMI 1 port on the back of your HDTV. Wait for your box to boot. When you turn on your TV, push the "TV/Video" button on your remote and from the options list on the screen, select "HDMI."
Do not interrupt the converter box while it is booting up. Interfering with this process may require you to start over again. It can take a few minutes, so be patient.
