Television is, indeed, one of the most amazing inventions of humankind with so many benefits. If we look back, we can see that there has been a significant advancement in the makes and models of television sets. The evolution of TV has been remarkable owing to the incorporation of modern technologies that provide the sleekest and shiniest TV models with crystal-clear and crisp displays to enjoy TV entertainment at its finest. The newer versions of smart TVs have so much to offer to the viewers in terms of features and functionalities.
If you have recently jumped on the smart TV bandwagon and have just brought yourself a model that perfectly complements your TWC TV subscription, we can imagine your level of excitement. However, simply purchasing is not enough. Next comes the difficult step of setting the unit up, so you can make the most out of it. There are a number of ports on the rear panel of every television set. What do all these ports do? Here we are with a thorough guide to reveal everything about the most common TV ports and how you can connect your TV in the best way possible. Here we go!
We will categorize the ports for a better understanding of what purpose they fulfill:
These ports are meant for video transmission, and include:
Audio TV Ports
The purpose of these ports is audio transmission, and include:
Other TV Ports
Some other TV ports and their purposes are:
Common TV Ports
Mentioned here are some of the most commonly used TV ports and their functions:
HDMI HDMI or High Definition Multimedia Interface is intended for an HDMI cable. This advanced and the most common type of cable is meant for carrying high-quality digital signals that can be both audio and video between the TV and any corresponding device including a game console or a streaming player, etc. HDMI port is universally compatible and will not affect the TV signals like in the case of others. Therefore, an HDMI port is usually a more preferred choice and has good compatibility with 4K UHD.
If you have recently jumped on the smart TV bandwagon and have just brought yourself a model that perfectly complements your TWC TV subscription, we can imagine your level of excitement. However, simply purchasing is not enough. Next comes the difficult step of setting the unit up, so you can make the most out of it. There are a number of ports on the rear panel of every television set. What do all these ports do? Here we are with a thorough guide to reveal everything about the most common TV ports and how you can connect your TV in the best way possible. Here we go!
Different Types of TV Ports
We will categorize the ports for a better understanding of what purpose they fulfill:
Video TV Ports
These ports are meant for video transmission, and include:
- HDMI Port
- Component Port
- S-Video Port
- Composite Port
Audio TV Ports
The purpose of these ports is audio transmission, and include:
- HDMI Port
- Optical Digital Port
- Coaxial Port
- RCA Stereo Port
Other TV Ports
Some other TV ports and their purposes are:
- HDMI Port --------Video/audio/computer
- DVI------------------Computer
- VGA-----------------Computer
- Antenna In--------OTA TV
- USB-----------------Incidental
- Ethernet-----------Internet
- Ex-Link-------------Samsung Updates
Common TV Ports
Mentioned here are some of the most commonly used TV ports and their functions:
HDMI HDMI or High Definition Multimedia Interface is intended for an HDMI cable. This advanced and the most common type of cable is meant for carrying high-quality digital signals that can be both audio and video between the TV and any corresponding device including a game console or a streaming player, etc. HDMI port is universally compatible and will not affect the TV signals like in the case of others. Therefore, an HDMI port is usually a more preferred choice and has good compatibility with 4K UHD.
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DVI
DVI or Digital Visual Interface is another commonly used port that establishes a connection between the TV and the computer. Though HDMI can also be used here, in case it is not available, DVI can serve the purpose well. DVI cables are available in different styles with both single or double-link compatibilities. A DVI port can transfer signals in both analog or digital formats.
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USB
We love collecting good movies in our flash drives. You can connect a USB to your TV to watch your favorite movies on the big HDTV screen by inserting the device into the USB Port of your TV.
How to Connect Your TV?
In order to connect your TV, here are a few simple steps you can follow. You can hook your TV to a device/component through an HDMI port. It works perfectly for a wide range of devices. Let's get started:
- First, switch off your television set and the component that you want to connect to the TV.
- Now, take an HDMI cable and insert one end of it to the “OUT” HDMI port of the device you want to connect, while plugging the other end of the cable in the HDI port of the TV set.
- Next, switch on your TV set as well as the device.
- Now, push the Home Button once you find it on your remote control. Next, choose Source and then the cable box, computer, or any device you want to link to the TV. That is it! You can easily enjoy your favorite content.
Final Words
The aforementioned discussion gives a clear overview of the various TV ports and how they can be used to connect any device of your choice to the TV set. Knowing about the TV ports helps a lot in using them properly and exploring more about the TV technology and features.
