How to Install an HDTV Home Theater Cable
HDTV sets connect to a home theater system to expand the audio capabilities of the source signal, such as cable or satellite TV, or a Blu-ray player. This connection typically involves a home theater receiver, which accepts the audio and video inputs from the source signal. The receiver then distributes the audio signal to a connected surround sound speaker package and the video signal to the HDTV. Since home theater supplies the audio in this setup, only a video cable is needed to hook up the HDTV. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Press the power or on/off button on the HDTV remote control as well as the remote for the AV receiver to turn off the components before connecting them.
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Insert one end of either an HDMI or a component video cable into the matching video output jacks on the rear of the AV receiver. The six-sided HDMI plug goes in the jack with the widest edge facing up. The red, green and blue plugs on one end of a component cable match to the same colors on their respective jacks.
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Connect the other end of the video cable to an input port on the back--or on some models, the side--of your HDTV.
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Turn on the power for both components.
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Press the video input button on the HDTV remote control until you see the display from the receiver on your screen.
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