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Set Up Your Cable Box
Last Updated: Mon, 23 May 2011 > Related Articles
Summary
This article lists the steps for setting up a basic cable box connection to a standard TV, HDTV, or HDTV with HDMI.
Solution
Click on one of the buttons below to view a demo on how to install your Cox Advanced TV service:
| Step | Description | Connection Options |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connect the RF (coax) cable from the wall to the CABLE IN port on the cable box. |
RF (coax) cable |
| 2 | Select the video cable connection option and connect the video cable from the OUT port on your cable box to the IN port on your TV
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RF (coax) cable (Standard TV)
S-Video (Standard TV)
Composite (Standard TV)
Component (HDTV)
HDMI (HDTV) |
| 3 | Select the audio cable connection option and connect the audio cable from the cable box to the TV |
Stereo
Digital Audio Coax
Digital Audio Optical |
| 4 | Plug in the power cords of the cable box and TV to the wall outlet. Optional: Install other devices, such as a DVD player or audio amplifier according to the manufacturer's instructions. | |
| 5 | Turn on the power to the TV and the cable box and select the proper channel or input on your TV from the list below:
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| 6 | Install the batteries in the remote control. | |
| 7 | All steps complete. | |
If you experience video or audio issues after completing these steps, you may refer to the following articles:
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