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TV Ports Guide
01 May 2020

A Beginner’s Guide to TV Ports and Connecting the TV

Written by Ian Morris
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Hooking up a smart TV for the first time is confusing. If you just take a look around, at the back of the TV, you are likely to find so many ports. Some of them might be on the sides and the top too.

What are they for and what do they have to do with setting up the TV? This TV port guide reveals it all.

Table of Contents

  • Types of Ports on Your Smart TV
    • HDMI Port
  • How to Hook Your TV?
    • #1: Stay Organized
    • #2: Connect to the TV
    • #3: Connect the Cable to the Devices
    • #4: Configure the Settings
    • #5: Congratulations
  • How to Determine the Correct Input Port?

Types of Ports on Your Smart TV

This table lists down all ports found on smart TVs along with their purpose:

Ports Purpose Picture Quality
HDMI Video/audio/computer Best
Component Video Better
S-Video Video Good
Composite Video Good
Optical Digital Audio Better
Coaxial Digital Audio Better
RCA Stereo Audio Good
DVI Computer Better
VGA Computer Good
USB Incidental N/A
Ethernet Internet N/A
Antenna In OTA TV Better

HDMI Port

HDMI is one of the most common ports on any TV. It can help you turn a regular TV into a smart TV as well. It is the most functional option as well because it can be used for audio, video and hooking up PCs.

All modern devices such as media players, sound systems, game consoles, DVRs, computers, etc. have this port on them. Even streaming devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV stick have HDMI ports. Cox TV equipment has an HDMI port as well that lets you connect the cable box to your TV and you can start watching your favorite shows right away.

HDMI transfers digital data without compressing the information. Hence, it delivers the highest sound and picture quality up to 4K Ultra HD resolution. All leading cable service providers who offer digital cable boxes with no hidden cost support HDMI ports.

How to Hook Your TV?

To hook up your TV, you will need a connected device first. It could be a game console, media player or a cable box. No matter what the device, the basics are pretty much the same.

If you are a Cox cable TV customer and you would like to connect your cable box to your TV via HDMI cable. Follow these steps to get started:

#1: Stay Organized

Before starting, it’s recommended to keep a notebook with you and use colored sticky notes for labeling and identifying the devices and cable. There must be some room in front of the TV. Remove all clutter from the floor.

Place each device with its cable and color code it. Write down the color of the respective device in your notebook. For example, choose red for cable TV box and its cable.

#2: Connect to the TV

Find the input and output ports. They are mostly located at the back of the TV or its sides.

Then locate the HDMI ports. They will also be there at the back of the TV or where the rest of the ports are. One of the HDMI ports might be labeled HDMI ARC. You must avoid it.

Choose the input ports and connect the HDMI cable. There will be multiple HDMI ports so write down the port number next to each device in the notebook.

#3: Connect the Cable to the Devices

At this point, all cables must be plugged into the TV and the devices must lay on the floor. Using your notebook as a reference, connect the other end of each cable to its respective device (in your case, the cable box).

Connect the power adapter of your cable to the power outlet and make sure it’s on.

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#4: Configure the Settings

Turn on your TV to see if the cable box has connected successfully. Use the remote to go to the input menu and choose the device you want to configure from the list. Then switch to the correct input on your TV.

The procedure in this step might differ from the TV model and cable service provider. If you have Contour TV by Cox, the process would vary slightly.

#5: Congratulations

You are done setting up your TV to the cable box using an HDMI cable.

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How to Determine the Correct Input Port?

The input port on the TV is where you insert the video cable. These tips will help you locate the right one:

  • Check the label to see what type of connection it is.
  • Connect the cable to the port.
  • This should power on the cable box.
  • Press the input button on your TV by using the remote.
  • You will see the label for the input on the screen.

Usually, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 are the input ports on the TV.

As mentioned earlier, the steps will slightly vary if you would like to hook up another device with your TV. If you face any trouble or need assistance in finding the input/output port, check the manual of your device or call the respective business customer service.

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Ian Morris

I’ve been a freelance writer for over 8 years now witting almost entirely online for many notable websites, and businesses. My educational background in media Studies, and Journalism has come in handy. It has given me an extensive base from which to process and tackle many topics. Since the landscape is always changing, I make sure to keep up with the latest trends. It is quite different from when I first started. The competition is fiercer, and for many it may be overwhelming. However, I thrive under pressure, and so I don’t see myself doing anything else.

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