Do new TVS have surround sound?

If your TV is from 2020 or newer, from reputable brands such as Samsung, Sony, or LG, than you can be sure that surround sound is flowing through your audio connections.

What should I hook up to my new HD TV?

The single most important thing you can do to get your new HDTV looking its best is to hook up an actual high-definition source. For television programming, that means an HDTV-capable cable box or satellite box–or an antenna.

What can I use as a source for HD TV?

Other HD sources include game consoles like Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 (but not the Nintendo Wii, which is standard-def), media players like Roku and Apple TV, and even newer digital cameras, camcorders and computers. The cable guy might connect your box using analog component-video cables, but HDMI is really the way to go.

Where do I find the audio socket on my TV?

Look for the “Output” or “Out” group. The Red and White sockets (Audio) may be separated from the Yellow one (Video). The set of sockets are typically grouped together with a border or line indicating the included sockets. Plug in the other end to the matching input sockets on the TV.

What kind of box do I need for HD TV?

For television programming, that means an HDTV-capable cable box or satellite box–or an antenna.

The single most important thing you can do to get your new HDTV looking its best is to hook up an actual high-definition source. For television programming, that means an HDTV-capable cable box or satellite box–or an antenna.

Other HD sources include game consoles like Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 (but not the Nintendo Wii, which is standard-def), media players like Roku and Apple TV, and even newer digital cameras, camcorders and computers. The cable guy might connect your box using analog component-video cables, but HDMI is really the way to go.

What should my computer settings be for a HD TV?

Computers should be set to output the native resolution of the display, as long as the TV can accept it. Check your manual if you’re not sure what source resolutions your TV can support. Now that you’re watching HDTV, you might notice that the screen often isn’t completely full.

What’s the best way to watch HD TV?

If you don’t have cable or satellite, try using an antenna to tune over-the-air HD stations, which are available in most areas. Most TV services offer both standard-def and high-def channels, and if you have an HDTV you’ll want to be watching (or recording) the HD versions.