TECHNIQUES FOR CONNECTING A TV AND RECEIVER WITHOUT HDMI

If you want to connect your TV to a receiver, an HDMI cable is usually the way to go. If you happen to not have an HDMI jack on your TV, your receiver, or both, you may be searching for alternative ways to hook up the two devices. Luckily, there are other options than HDMI.

Options Using RCA Cables

There are lots of different RCA cables available that contain a number of connectors: a classic red and white RCA cable, composite RCA cables which include a video channel, and a component RCA cables which have three different cables for the video channel.

Basic RCA Audio Cables

RCA cable includes two connectors: a red cable and a white cable. This RCA cable type only transmits audio, so it will work for connecting your TV and your receiver via the RCA jacks. You’ll simply match up the red and white cables to the red and white jacks.

Composite Video Cables

A composite video cable has a yellow RCA connector, as well as a white and a red RCA analog audio connector. It is called a composite video cable because you only need one cable to connect video: the yellow cable.

Component Video Cables

Buy a component video cable with just these three cables included, or one with 5 RCA components, including the two audio connectors: the red and white cables. To transmit audio from your TV to your receiver, you’ll need to use the 5 RCA component video cable.

Using an HDMI Converter

Using a converter is another way to connect your two components. With a converter, you can connect your HDMI to HDMI cable on one side, and your RCA to RCA cable on the other side.

How to Connect Your TV And Receiver Without HDMI

1. Power On Your TV and Your Receiver

2. Plug the Cable(s) and/or Converter In

3. Change the TV’s Default Speaker to the External Speakers You’ve Connected

4. Test Your Setup