How to Connect DVR to TV
Turn off the equipment., Connect one end of the cord to the DVR., Connect the other end of the cord to the TV., Turn on the equipment.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Turn off the equipment.
Before making any connections, make sure that the TV and DVR are both off.
Note that both devices can be plugged into a wall outlet or other power sources, however, as long as you keep them powered down during the connection process. -
Step 2: Connect one end of the cord to the DVR.
Connect one end of a full-size HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 Out port on the back of the DVR box., Plug the other end of the same HDMI cable into the HDMI 1 In port on the back or side of your television. , Turn on both the DVR and the TV.
The two devices are now connected.
To use the DVR, simply switch your TV to the correct HDMI input source.
Press the “Source” or “Input” button on your TV or remote control to change the input setting.
Scroll through the options until you reach “HDMI.” -
Step 3: Connect the other end of the cord to the TV.
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Step 4: Turn on the equipment.
Detailed Guide
Before making any connections, make sure that the TV and DVR are both off.
Note that both devices can be plugged into a wall outlet or other power sources, however, as long as you keep them powered down during the connection process.
Connect one end of a full-size HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 Out port on the back of the DVR box., Plug the other end of the same HDMI cable into the HDMI 1 In port on the back or side of your television. , Turn on both the DVR and the TV.
The two devices are now connected.
To use the DVR, simply switch your TV to the correct HDMI input source.
Press the “Source” or “Input” button on your TV or remote control to change the input setting.
Scroll through the options until you reach “HDMI.”
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