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What wires to use for Connection



















What do you want to connect to your TV ?
This page will help you decide which wire or connection you will need !
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HD Cable/Satellite Box :  Having an HDTV  does not mean that you have HD , you need an HD service provider or source such as an HD cable/satellite box or HD/BLU-RAY DVD player. Then you still have to connect the two together with the right wire, an HD wire. There are two types of suggested connections to your TV for this component. They are called HDMI & Component wire connection(for up to 1080i, 1080p at only 30fps). If you intend to view HD in 1080p/60fsp, it is suggested that you use an HDMI  wire to connect the TV to the HD receiver. The HDMI wire carries sound and picture in 1 wire The component wire connection is also an HD connection .The Component wire needs separate audio wires and totals in 5 wires to carry the sound and picture, but is not able to support 1080p at 60fsp, However will support 1080i. This means that if you use an inferior wire for a permanent installation application, you will/may need to have it removed and replaced. Doing so will cost more than up-grading to the proper connection now. When using a surround sound system it is suggested that an optical audio wire be used to transfer the sound from the HD cable/satellite box, to the TV or receiver.  For wall mounted TVs, all wires need to be at least 12ft. in length for installation in wall or to be long enough to safely reach the components. 
















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VCR ONLY OR DVD/VCR-DVR COMBO ( non HD ) : There are three types of suggested connections to your TV for this component. They are called Coaxial, Composite & Component wire connection. If you intend to view HD format, it is suggested that you use a Component wire (red/blue/green) to connect the TV to the DVD Player. The component wire connection is also an HD connection, but does not make your DVD player HD. The Component wire needs separate audio wires and totals in 5 wires to carry the sound and picture. The other option is Composite ( red/white/yellow)  connection which is the most common digital connection ( the red/white/yellow wire ) is a composite wire,  this is the basic connection for the DVD player to the TV. A coaxial wire can be used as well for the connection of either of these items if the output is available, it is very compatible to older components, but does not give you a very clear signal for viewing digital programming. When using a surround sound system it is suggested that an RCA analog audio wire be used to transfer the sound from the HD cable/satellite box, to the TV or receiver. For wall mounted TVs, all wires need to be at least 12ft. in length for installation in wall or to be long enough to safely reach the components. 

"Blu-Ray" DVD player (HD) :  Much like the HD cable box above, there are two types of suggested connections to your TV for this component. They are called HDMI & Component wire connection. Having an HDTV  does not mean you have HD , you need an HD service provider or source such as an HD cable/satellite box or HD/BLU-RAY DVD player. Then you still have to connect the two together with the right wire, an HD wire. If you intend to view HD in 1080p/60fsp, it is suggested that you use an HDMI  wire to connect the TV to the HD receiver. The HDMI carries the sound and picture all in one wire. The component wire connection is also an HD connection. The Component wire needs separate audio wires and totals in 5 wires to carry the sound and picture. Also! component is not able to support 1080p/60fsp only 1080i and 1080p/30fsp , however usable if is the only connection available.  This means that if you use an inferior wire for a permanent installation application, you will/may need to have it removed and replaced. This will cost more to do than up-grading to the proper connection now. When using a surround sound system it is suggested that an optical audio wire be used to transfer the sound from the HD cable/satellite box, to the TV or receiver . For wall mounted TVs, all wires need to be at least 12ft. in length for installation in wall or to be long enough to safely reach the components.  

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Basic DVD Player ( non HD ) : There are two types of suggested connections to your TV for this component. They are called Composite & Component wire connection. If you intend to view HD format, it is suggested that you use a Component wire to connect the TV to the DVD Player. The component wire connection is also an HD connection, but does not make your DVD player HD. The Component wire needs separate audio wires and totals in 5 wires to carry the sound and picture. The other option is Composite connection which is the most common digital connection ( the red/white/yellow wire )  this is the basic connection for the DVD player to the TV. When using a surround sound system it is suggested that an optical audio, coax audio wire or a RCA audio wire be used to transfer the sound from the HD cable/satellite box, to the TV or receiver. For wall mounted TVs, all wires need to be at least 12ft. in length for installation in wall or to be long enough to safely reach the components. 

Sony PS-3 Game Console (HD OR NOT) :  Having an HDTV does not mean you have HD , you need an HD service provider or source such as a PS-3, HD cable/satellite box or HD/BLU-RAY DVD player. Then you still have to connect the two together with the right wire, an HD wire .There are two types of suggested connections to your TV for this component. They are called HDMI & Component wire connection. If you intend to view HD in 1080p/60fsp, it is suggested that you use an HDMI  wire to connect the TV to the HD receiver. The HDMI wire carries sound and picture in 1 wire The component wire connection is also an HD connection .The Component wire needs separate audio wires and totals in 5 wires to carry the sound and picture, but is not able to support 1080p/60fsp - only at 30fsp. This means that if you use an inferior wire for a permanent installation application, you will/may need to have it removed and replaced. This will cost more to do than up-grading to the proper connection now. There is one other connection The other option is Composite connection which is the most common digital connection ( the red/white/yellow wire )  this is the basic connection for the DVD player to the TV. When using a surround sound system it is suggested that an optical audio wire be used to transfer the sound from the HD cable/satellite box, to the TV or receiver .  For wall mounted TVs, all wires need to be at least 12ft. in length for installation in wall or to be long enough to safely reach the components. 
                
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