So, you just got that new DVD player out of the box and can’t wait to watch some new movies on your old TV. Hmmm … that DVD player has lots of plugs and jacks, but the TV has only one cable ...

Alternatively, connect an HDMI cable to the "HDMI" port on the DVR if your Blu-ray player supports this connection type.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Video game consoles, streaming sticks, and DVD players all have one very important thing in common: they require an HDMI connection to ...

Q. Both my HDTV and my Blu-ray player offer Netflix video streaming. Which one should I use with my Netflix account? —L.R., Mount Lebanon, Pa. A. It depends on your TV, your Blu-ray player and ...

From soundbars, PVRs and DVD players to home cinema systems, TV streamers and games consoles, we show what inputs and cables to use to easily connect all your audio and video devices to your TV.

Q. I have an older Marantz PV5580 projection HDTV and a Denon AV surround receiver AVR-3802. I have tried to add a Blu-ray player to my system but have not been able to get a picture. Because the ...

A single cable direct connection is possible, but only if both the DVD player and monitor have HDMI sockets. However, this is a fairly recent innovation and there is a good chance that you won’t ...