How to Wire Coax Cable

Connect two audio/video devices together with a coaxial cable.

Although coaxial cables are one of the older methods of hooking up two audio/video devices together (such as a television and DVD player) it is one of the simplest as it only requires a single cable connection. If you want to hook two different devices together and need to wire the connection, using a coaxial cable only takes a few moments to properly set up once you are sure the cable is in good condition.

Things You'll Need

• Coaxial cable
• Needle nose pliers

Instructions

1. Look over the tips of the coaxial cable. There is a small pin in the middle of the cable. This pin must be straight to wire the two devices together. If the pin is bent, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to straighten the pin. Be careful when performing this action as bending the pin too fast may cause the pin to break.

2. Place the coaxial cable onto the "Out" port of the device you want to send the audio/video signal from (such as a DVD player or VCR).

3. Twist the cable connection clockwise to securely fasten the cable onto the connection port.

4. Connect the opposite end of the cable onto the "In" Port on the television and tighten the wire the same way you did with the other port.

5. Power on the television and the connected device, and change the TV to channel "3." The audio and video from the connected device now streams over the television.

References

• Access Comms: Coaxial Cable Information