High Definition Multi-Media Interface

You should have at least one of these inputs on your HDTV. It corresponds to the digital HDMI cable and is normally the easiest and most trouble-free connection. Your HDTV will have also component connections. 

 This is what HDMI looks like, and also component connections.

HDMI is "High Definition Multimedia Interface". A short video can tell you more.

 http://www.hdmi.org/learningcenter/videos_overview.aspx

This is the recommended or preferred way to connect to your satellite, cable, or gaming system. By sending digital information about video and audio, simultaneously, the HDMI will replace 5 cables with one. The HDMI cable is slightly more expensive than the component cables with audio cables.

Be sure to avoid costly HDMI cables! Typically, the "big box" stores will attempt to sell the overpriced Monster™ cables.  Avoid these and purchase another brand.

There are two main connection types for HDTV's. These are used when connecting an external video high definition or enhanced definition source (satellite, cable, Blu-Ray, or HD-DVD, HD video game, or an upscaling DVD player) The two main connections are HDMI and component cables. HDMI has a distinct advantage over component cables. HDMI allows for the two way exchange of information between your two digital system components. Using HDMI will allow your TV and external HD source to communicate and automatically set formatting in most cases.

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