You can connect your DVR box to your TV in a variety of ways, from the easiest HDMI cable, HDMI-DVI cable, component, to S-Video. The type of connection you can use depends on the available ports on your TV and DVR.
Step
Method 1 of 4: HDMI Cable
Step 1. Before starting, make sure the TV and DVR are turned off
You can leave both devices connected to a power source, as long as they are turned off during the connection process
Step 2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 Out port on the back of the DVR
Step 3. Connect the other end to the 1 In HDMI port on the side or back of your TV
Step 4. Turn on the TV and DVR
Now, the two devices are connected. To use the device, you just need to switch the TV input to the correct HDMI input.
Press and hold the Source or Input button on your TV or remote to change the input source, until HDMI is selected
Method 2 of 4: DVI. Cable
Step 1. Before starting, make sure the TV and DVR are turned off
You can leave both devices connected to a power source, as long as they are turned off during the connection process
Step 2. Connect one end of the DVI cable to the DVI In port on the side or back of your TV
If you can't find an HDMI-DVI cable, you can use a regular HDMI cable and an HDMI-DVI adapter. You just need to connect the HDMI end to the HDMI port on the adapter, then connect the DVI end on the adapter to the DVI In port on your TV
Step 3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 Out port on the back of the DVR
If you are using an adapter, connect the unconnected end to the HDMI 1 Out port on the back of the DVR
Step 4. Connect the other end of the L/R audio cable to the appropriate Audio In port on the back of your TV
Connect the red plug to the red Audio In Right port, and the white plug to the white Audio In Left port
Step 5. Connect the other end of the L/R audio cable to the appropriate Audio In port on the back of your DVR
Connect the red plug to the red Audio In Right port, and the white plug to the white Audio In Left port
Step 6. Turn on the TV and DVR
Now, the two devices are connected. To use the device, you just need to move the TV input to the correct input.
Press and hold the Source or Input button on your TV or remote to change the input source, until DVI is selected, as the input source used is DVI
Method 3 of 4: Component Cable
Step 1. Before starting, make sure the TV and DVR are turned off
You can leave both devices connected to a power source, as long as they are turned off during the connection process
Step 2. Connect the green, blue, and red ends of the cables to the appropriate Component In ports on the side or back of your TV
Connect the green connector to the green Y port, the blue connector to the blue Pb port, and the red connector to the red Pr port
Step 3. Connect the other end of the component cable to the Component Out port on the DVR, matching the color of the connector
Connect the green connector to the green Y port, the blue connector to the blue Pb port, and the red connector to the red Pr port
Step 4. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the appropriate Audio in port on the back of your TV
You must use a separate L/R audio cable.
Connect the red plug to the red Audio In Right port, and the white plug to the white Audio In Left port
Step 5. Connect the other end of the L/R audio cable to the appropriate Audio In port on the back of your DVR
Connect the red plug to the red Audio In Right port, and the white plug to the white Audio In Left port
Step 6. Turn on the TV and DVR
Now, the two devices are connected. To use the device, you just need to move the TV input to the correct input.
Press and hold the Source or Input button on your TV or remote to change the input source, until Video is selected, as the input source used is Video
Method 4 of 4: S-Video Cable
Step 1. Before starting, make sure the TV and DVR are turned off
You can leave both devices connected to a power source, as long as they are turned off during the connection process
Step 2. Connect the other end of the standard S-Video cable to the S-Video in port on the back of the TV
Step 3. Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-Video Out port on the back of the DVR
Step 4. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the appropriate Audio in port on the back of your TV
You must use a separate L/R audio cable.
Connect the red plug to the red Audio In Right port, and the white plug to the white Audio In Left port
Step 5. Connect the other end of the L/R audio cable to the appropriate Audio In port on the back of your DVR
Connect the red plug to the red Audio In Right port, and the white plug to the white Audio In Left port
Step 6. Turn on the TV and DVR
Now, the two devices are connected. To use the device, you just need to move the TV input to the correct input.