How do I use the HDMI input on my Comcast cable box?
- Get HDMI cable.
- Plug HDMI cable in to Comcast box.
- Step 2a. Unplug any non-HDMI video connections between the TV and the box.
- Plug the HDMI cable in to the TV (if the TV has more than one HDMI input then note the name of that input e.g. HDMI 1).
- Change the AV input of the TV to the appropriate HDMI input.
- Watch TV.
How do I connect my VCR to my Comcast cable box?
Connect Your Xfinity TV to Your DVD or VCR Player
- Make sure your Xfinity TV and DVD or VCR player are both tuned to channel 2, 3 or 4 (depending on your converter).
- Connect the wires so the cable signal passes from the main source to the converter box, then to your television. Connect your DVD/VCR using the inputs.
How do I change input on Xfinity TV?
Set the TV input to the input connected to your Xfinity TV Box/streaming TV Box. Press and hold the xfinity and Info (i) buttons together for five seconds. Wait for the remote light to change from red to green. Follow the instructions by entering the three-digit, on-screen pairing code.
Can I plug my DVD player into my cable box?
You can’t hook a DVD to a cable box. It doesn’t have inputs. If the cable box is connected to the antenna jack on the TV and that’s the only connection you will need an AV RF modulator.
What is the second HDMI port for on the Xfinity box?
On the back, the Flex has two HDMI ports. One is an HDMI Input, which you can use to host another video source — chances are you will never use this port. The other, labeled HDMI TV, is the one you use to connect it to a display.
Do cable boxes have HDMI inputs?
Plug in one end of the HDMI cable. It goes in the wide, narrow port in the back of the cable box. On most Comcast cable boxes, the HDMI port is either in the bottom-right corner of the box or at the bottom of the box’s back.
Can you record cable TV with a VCR?
To record cable TV with an old VCR, you will need a DTV converter box. In contrast, with analog TV, you could record broadcast TV without a DTV converter box because the VCR has a built-in analog TV tuner. The goal here is to use a VCR to watch one channel while recording another.
What input does Xfinity use?
HDMI
Current Xfinity X1 TV Boxes don’t support Component Video; HDMI is the current standard for Video connection type. Most TVs manufactured over the past 10+ years have HDMI, so there’s a good chance that your TV has an HDMI connection.
How do I change the input on my cable box?
If you already know which input your cable box is plugged into on your television, simply use the arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to that input until it’s highlighted, and then press the OK button to switch your television to that input, and your picture should come back up.
How do I connect my Comcast box to my TV?
If your TV is an HDTV, you can use an HDMI cable to connect your Comcast box to your TV; if not, you’ll need standard A/V cables (the red, yellow, and white cables) to connect the box to your TV. The cable box should come with A/V cables. You can usually buy HDMI cables for under $15 online or in a tech store.
Where is the HDMI port on a Comcast cable box?
On most Comcast cable boxes, the HDMI port is either in the bottom-right corner of the box or at the bottom of the box’s back. If you’re using A/V cables instead, plug each cable into the same-colored port on the back of the box (e.g., plug the yellow cable into the yellow input).
Can you plug a cable box into a TV receiver?
If you have a receiver with multiple HDMI ports plugged into your TV, you can plug your cable box’s HDMI cable into the receiver instead. If you’re using A/V cables instead, plug the cables into the same-colored ports on the back of your TV.
Why is there no signal on my Comcast TV?
When we turned on the tv, it says no signal. First, ensure TV’s input is on the cable input. If that is okay, reboot the cable box to reinitialize service. If that does not work, call into Comcast at 1-800-266-2278 or 1-800-934-6489 and speak with a CSR about sending authorizations to that cable box.