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#Locate the HDMI ports on all your devices. HDMI provides the best picture and audio quality out of all the different ways you can connect your devices. It is also the easiest way to connect devices, as you simply need to plug the cable into each device. If you have a receiver with enough HDMI input ports, and your TV has at least one HDMI input, you should be able to connect all of your devices to get the best possible quality from your home theater. | #Locate the HDMI ports on all your devices. HDMI provides the best picture and audio quality out of all the different ways you can connect your devices. It is also the easiest way to connect devices, as you simply need to plug the cable into each device. If you have a receiver with enough HDMI input ports, and your TV has at least one HDMI input, you should be able to connect all of your devices to get the best possible quality from your home theater. | ||
#*Most new receivers will have multiple HDMI inputs that allow you to connect all of your HDMI-capable devices, as well as an HDMI output for connecting to your TV. | #*Most new receivers will have multiple HDMI inputs that allow you to connect all of your HDMI-capable devices, as well as an HDMI output for connecting to your TV. | ||
| − | #Check what version of HDMI your TV supports. Check that your TV supports HDMI 1.4 ARC (Audio Return Channel). This allows the TV to send audio back to the receiver, which routes your TV sound through your [[Hook | + | #Check what version of HDMI your TV supports. Check that your TV supports HDMI 1.4 ARC (Audio Return Channel). This allows the TV to send audio back to the receiver, which routes your TV sound through your [[Hook up Surround Sound|home theater speakers]]. Most TVs made after 2009 support HDMI 1.4 and newer. |
#*If your TV does not support HDMI 1.4, you will need to use a separate audio cable to connect the TV to the receiver. The best quality cable to use for this is a digital optical audio cable. Connect the digital optical cable from the TV output to the receiver input. | #*If your TV does not support HDMI 1.4, you will need to use a separate audio cable to connect the TV to the receiver. The best quality cable to use for this is a digital optical audio cable. Connect the digital optical cable from the TV output to the receiver input. | ||
#*If you are watching TV through a cable box, and the cable box is connected to your receiver, you don't need to worry about ARC since the sound is coming from the cable box into the receiver. The only time ARC is really necessary is if you are watching over-the-air broadcasts on your TV and want the sound to come through your surround sound system.<ref>http://www.crutchfield.com/S-ekHyjN0f7Oi/learn/learningcenter/home/cables/hdmi.html</ref> | #*If you are watching TV through a cable box, and the cable box is connected to your receiver, you don't need to worry about ARC since the sound is coming from the cable box into the receiver. The only time ARC is really necessary is if you are watching over-the-air broadcasts on your TV and want the sound to come through your surround sound system.<ref>http://www.crutchfield.com/S-ekHyjN0f7Oi/learn/learningcenter/home/cables/hdmi.html</ref> | ||
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#*HDMI-CEC is called different things by different companies, including Anynet+ (Samsung), Aquo Link (Sharp), Regza Link (Toshiba), SimpLink (LG), and more. Refer to your TV's manual for more information. | #*HDMI-CEC is called different things by different companies, including Anynet+ (Samsung), Aquo Link (Sharp), Regza Link (Toshiba), SimpLink (LG), and more. Refer to your TV's manual for more information. | ||
===Connecting a Computer to a TV=== | ===Connecting a Computer to a TV=== | ||
| − | #Locate the HDMI ports. Not all computers have HDMI ports, but most newer ones do. If your desktop computer does not have an HDMI port, you may need to [[Install | + | #Locate the HDMI ports. Not all computers have HDMI ports, but most newer ones do. If your desktop computer does not have an HDMI port, you may need to [[Install a Video Card|install a new video card]]. HDMI ports are typically located on the back of the computer, though some laptops have them on the side. |
#*If your computer doesn't have an HDMI port, but has another output such as DVI or DisplayPort, you can purchase an adapter that will allow you to connect an HDMI cable. If you are converting DVI to HDMI, you will need to use a separate cable for audio, as DVI does not transfer audio signal. | #*If your computer doesn't have an HDMI port, but has another output such as DVI or DisplayPort, you can purchase an adapter that will allow you to connect an HDMI cable. If you are converting DVI to HDMI, you will need to use a separate cable for audio, as DVI does not transfer audio signal. | ||
#*There are also USB-to-HDMI adapters for computers with no video ports. | #*There are also USB-to-HDMI adapters for computers with no video ports. | ||
