How do you hook up a HDMI cable to a DVD player?
Daniel Foster
Published May 08, 2026
How do you hook up a HDMI cable to a DVD player?
If so, follow the same procedure as “Connecting with an HDMI Cable,” substituting a DVi cable for an HDMI. Plug the first end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the DVD player. Look for the “HDMI” or “HDMI Out” label and fit the cable securely into the socket.
How do you hook up a DVD player to a projector?
Some projectors use a “DVI Input” instead of the three connections listed above. If so, follow the same procedure as “Connecting with an HDMI Cable,” substituting a DVi cable for an HDMI. Plug the first end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the DVD player. Look for the “HDMI” or “HDMI Out” label and fit the cable securely into the socket.
How can I tell which input to hook up to my DVD player?
The input sockets are usually grouped together, and are often marked by a border or a line separating the group from the other Inputs. The Red and White sockets (Audio) may be separated from the Yellow one (Video). The labels should indicate which socket goes with which Input. Make sure your connections are snug and matched to the right color.
How can I tell if my TV and DVD player are the same?
Match the colored plugs on the cable to the colored sockets on both the DVD player and TV. The Yellow video plug may be a separate cable from the Red and White audio cable. Power on the DVD player and TV. Insert a DVD so that you can test both the picture and the audio.
How do I connect my DVD player to my Samsung TV?
Depending on the type of cable you are using to connect your DVD player, connect it to the proper port on the back of the Samsung TV. HDMI cables plug into the port labeled “HDMI”. Component and composite cables will connect to the color-coded ports on the back of the TV.
If so, follow the same procedure as “Connecting with an HDMI Cable,” substituting a DVi cable for an HDMI. Plug the first end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the DVD player. Look for the “HDMI” or “HDMI Out” label and fit the cable securely into the socket.
The input sockets are usually grouped together, and are often marked by a border or a line separating the group from the other Inputs. The Red and White sockets (Audio) may be separated from the Yellow one (Video). The labels should indicate which socket goes with which Input. Make sure your connections are snug and matched to the right color.
Some projectors use a “DVI Input” instead of the three connections listed above. If so, follow the same procedure as “Connecting with an HDMI Cable,” substituting a DVi cable for an HDMI. Plug the first end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the DVD player. Look for the “HDMI” or “HDMI Out” label and fit the cable securely into the socket.