How to Connect an HDMI Cable to a Cable Box
Many television companies offer their programming in high definition (HD), and consumers are looking for ways to take advantage of this offering. HDMI cables, which provide images for high-definition televisions and other HD-capable devices, represent one option. Cable companies offer HDMI-capable receivers, allowing viewers to see programming in high definition. However, in order to take advantage of what HDMI has to offer, you must hook up your HDMI cable to both the receiver and the television.
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Instructions
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Check your cable receiver to see whether it has an HDMI output---usually found on the back of the receiver. If not, contact your local cable company to request an HDMI-capable receiver.
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Check your high-definition television for at least one HDMI input---usually onon either the side or on the back of the television. If your television does not have an HDMI input, it does not matter whether you have an HDMI cable or HDMI-capable receiver.
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Plug your HDMI cable into your receiver's HDMI output. Look for the "HDMI" label above or below the output to determine the correct one.
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Plug your HDMI cable into your television's HDMI input. Look for the "HDMI" label above or below the input to determine the correct one.
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Turn on the receiver and the television to ensure that the cable is working. A high-definition television image is crisp and clear. If the image you see is not, check that the cable's setup is correct. If the problem persists, determine whether the issue lies with your cable, receiver or television.
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Tips & Warnings
Some HDTVs have multiple HDMI inputs. Do not let this possibility confuse you, since the HDMI cable works with any HDMI input you plug it into.
Not all television stations broadcast in high-definition. If you do not receive a high-definition image after plugging in the HDMI cable, check with your local cable company to see which stations broadcast in high definition.
Working with electrical equipment creates the risk of electrocution. Lower this risk by unplugging the receiver and television before hooking up the HDMI cable.
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