Follow the steps below to connect your television set to a Cox receiver.
For instructions to connect additional equipment, such as VCRs, DVD-Rs, or stereo receivers, refer to the equipment manufacturer.
Connecting a Receiver to a Television
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Solution
1
Connect the coax (RF) cable from the wall to the Cable In or Cable from Wall port of your cable receiver.
2
Connect the cable receiver to your television using one of the connection types below.
| Cable Type | Example | Connection | Use | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coax (RF) | | Diagram (PNG) | Digital Video and audio | Coax cables can be used to provide standard definition digital. |
| Composite (RCA) |   | Diagram (PNG) | Digital video and audio | RCA cables are a set of three cables, one for video and two for audio. |
| Component |  | Diagram (PNG) | High Definition video and audio | Component cables are a set of five cables, three video and two audio. This connection provides high definition video and stereo audio. |
| S-Video |  | Diagram (PNG) | Digital video only | S-video cables provide only a video feed. A separate cable is required for audio. |
| High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) |  | Diagram (PNG) | High Definition video and audio | HDMI cables provide both the audio and video connection on a single cable. |
| Audio | | Refer to S-video diagram. | Stereo audio only | Stereo audio cables provide an audio only feed. They are used with an S-video connection and can also be used to connect to a stereo receiver. This cable is commonly used with a S-video connection. |
| Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format (SPDIF) |  | Refer to manufacturer of your stereo receiver. | Stereo / Surround Sound audio only | SPDIF cables are coaxial and can provide 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound audio. This cable is connected from the Cox receiver to a stereo receiver for stereo and surround sound. |
| Optical |  | Refer to manufacturer of your stereo receiver. | Stereo / Surround Sound audio only | Optical cables are fiber-optic and can provide 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound audio. This cable is connected from the Cox receiver to a stereo receiver for stereo and surround sound. |
3
Connect your TV and cable receiver to a power source, such as the wall outlet or surge protector, and turn them on.
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