How to Install a DVD Player

DVD is now very popular in the entertainment world and the price of DVD players is not too expensive. Installing the DVD player with the TV will help you enjoy both the sound and the picture in a wonderful way. Most modern TVs and DVD players are easy to install.

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Install DVD player

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Plug in the DVD player and don’t forget to turn it on. Before connecting the player to the TV, you need to plug it in and turn on the power button. Usually, you’ll see a light on or a message appear on the device if it’s still active.

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Decide which connection type to use. There are 3 methods of connecting a DVD player and each uses a different cable. DVD players are usually sold with a full line of cables compatible with the connection types, but you need to check the connector on the TV as well. See the user manual or test yourself on the device to see what connection type can be used. Here are the 3 most common connection methods:

HDMI: This is the most modern connection type, the HDMI port looks like a USB port but is longer and thinner. The HDMI connection provides the best quality and you only need to use one connection wire to transmit both audio and video signals.
A/V cable (3 ends): Short for Audio/Video cable, this is the most common DVD connection port. There are 3 red, yellow, and white headers that are compatible with inputs on TVs and DVD players.
Component Cable: Better quality than A/V but worse than HDMI, 5-pin hardware cable with color compatible with input ports on TVs and DVD players.

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Find the cable that is compatible with the connector. After determining the connection port, choose the appropriate cable, make sure the cable is not torn or frayed. If you need to buy a new cable, take a picture of the device’s input port and take it to an electronics store to buy a replacement.

If possible, use an HDMI cable because it is easy to set up and gives the best picture quality.

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Place the DVD player near the TV. After determining the connection type, place the DVD player as close to the TV as the length of the cable.

Do not place other electronic devices on top of DVD players or TVs as they will quickly increase in temperature and damage other devices. ^{[1] X Research Source}

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Turn off the DVD player and TV before connecting. Do this to avoid electric shock and protect the device. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Understand the projector connection process. Most projectors have the same input ports as TVs, so you don’t have to change much if you want to hook up a replacement projector.

Some projectors use “DVI input ports” instead of the 3 connection types mentioned above. If so then follow the “Connect using HDMI cable” procedure replacing the DVI cable with the HDMI port. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Connect by HDMI Cable

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Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI port on the DVD player. Find the port that says “HDMI” or “HDMI Out” and plug the cable into it.

This is the highest quality connection for both audio and video, usually only modern DVD players have HDMI ports.

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Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on the TV. Similar to DVD players, only modern TVs have an HDMI port. On the TV there will be multiple HDMI ports, each of which says “HDMI” or “HDMI input”.

If the input ports are numbered, for example “HDMI 1”, you will need to remember this number so that the following step can be used to set up on the TV.

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Make sure both HDMI connections are secure. HDMI connection requires only 1 cable to transmit audio and video signals on any device. But if you plug the cable too loose or too tight, the signal will be affected.

There are many HDMI cables on the market, but the difference in quality is not too obvious. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

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Power on the DVD player and TV. Insert a DVD disc to test the sound and picture.

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Select the input port of the TV by pressing the “Power” button on the remote. On some TVs, there is an “input” button, use this button to switch to the input port where the TV receives audio and video information. You must select the input port corresponding to the port you just plugged in the cable.

If the port is not named or you don’t remember which port you use, turn on the DVD player and try each port until picture and sound appear.

Connect by A/V Cable (3 ends)

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Plug one end of the A/V cable into the output port on the DVD player. The output ports are color-coded for the A/V cable (Red, White, and Yellow) and labeled “Output” or “Out”. The Red and White (Audio) ports can be located separately from the Yellow (Picture) ports. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

These connectors are usually grouped and marked with a border.

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Plug the other end into the input port on the TV. Similar to DVD players, the input ports are also color-coded and grouped. Look for the port that says “Input” or “In”. The A/V input is usually numbered so you can select the port at setup on the TV.

Sets of input ports are usually grouped and marked with a border.
The Red and White (Audio) ports can be located separately from the Yellow (Picture) ports. On the port will specify which port corresponds to which Input.

Component Cable (5 ends)

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Plug all 5 wires into the corresponding ports on the DVD player. Ports whose color corresponds to the plug color (Green, Blue, Red, White, Red) are usually grouped and labeled “Output” or “Out”. The Green, Blue, and Red (Picture) ports can be located separately from the Red and White (Audio) ports, you must have all 5 plugged in.

Component cable has 2 red ends, so it’s easy to confuse. To distinguish these two ends, you just need to lay the cable down on the plane and the ends will be arranged in the order of colors Green, Blue, Red (image), White, Red (audio).
Some component cables have only Green, Blue, and Red video heads. You need to buy an audio cable with separate Red and White ends to hear the sound from the DVD, similar to the A/V cable mentioned above.

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Plug the other end of the cable into the input port on the TV. Similar to a DVD player, you’ll see the colored ports grouped together and labeled “Input” or “In”. They are usually numbered so you know which input to choose on your TV.

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Make sure the connections fit and match the correct color. You must plug in the correct color respectively on both the DVD player and the TV.

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Turn on the DVD player and TV. Insert a DVD disc to try out the picture and sound.

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Select the input port of the TV by pressing the “Power” button on the remote. On some TVs, there is an “input” button, use this button to switch to the input port where the TV receives audio and video information. You must select the input port corresponding to the port you just plugged in the cable.

If the port is not named or you don’t remember which port you use, turn on the DVD player and try each port until picture and sound appear.

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Make sure the component cables are plugged in correctly. If you’re only getting a video or audio signal, or no signal at all, you’re probably not getting the cable right. Check each port for the correct plug of the corresponding color.

If the image is not visible, check that the Green, Blue and Red plugs are properly inserted into the corresponding colored input ports on the TV and the output on the DVD player.
If there is no sound, check that the Red and White plugs are plugged into the correct colored input ports on the TV and the output on the DVD.
Double check the 2 red plugs to see if they are plugged into the correct port or not. If plugged in the wrong place, both audio and video signals will not be received.

Troubleshoot

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Don’t forget to plug in the DVD player. This device needs to be connected to a power source to work, please check if it is plugged in or not.

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Check the Input and Add-In ports. The DVD player will display 1 of the Input and Add-In ports and not port 3 or 4 as on some video players (VCRs).

Some TVs will name the Input port according to the connection type, for example “HDMI”, “AV” and “COMPONENT”. Review Step 1 to determine the type of connection you intend to use.

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Try using another cable. Many times frayed old cables or loose plugs can weaken or fail to transmit the signal. Try a new cable to see if that solves the problem.

Note: There are many companies that advertise expensive cables. However, you won’t notice a huge signal difference when using a high-end cable. Especially with HDMI cable, 100,000VND cable also gives the same picture and sound quality as over 1 million VND cable. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Advice

DVD players often come with a “Quick Start” book, which provides basic instructions for setting up and using the device.

Steps