Does it have to use an HDMI cable: Does this box require using the HDMI cable or is there another hook up available?
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The ROKU 2 HD comes with a composite (R,Y,W) cable... if you want to watch in HD you will need to purchase a separate HDMI cable. I wonder if there is a HDMI hub where multiple HDMI devices can be connected to one port on your TV.
419524
If your cable box is HDMI compatible - then use an HDMI cable - best quality picture and sound
1814513
yes, you'll need the hdmi cable, this is merely an interface / "plug" to the hdmi cable
973533
You need the cable to get your cable box connected to your TV for the best picture quality if you subscribe to High Definition channels. A regular cable can also be used to connect your TV to your cable provider. You can use the HDMI to connect other things like a DVD player or Video Games consoles. Hope this helps!
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Can you please explain this? I have been using a tv from 1995 and use a co-axial cable to hook it up. I am not familiar with HDMI cable, so if this is the only type that plugs into the tv, how can I hook the other end up to my cable box and DVD player? The cable box is newer so may be compatible, but the DVD player is fairly old as well. I don't want to buy a tv that I can't use my DVD player with. Thank you!
2052287
no hdmi connection... i use the optical audio input connection... it also has red/white component audio input
906411
if the tv has the rca connections then yes no hdmi required but you have to have the hdmi cable for this to work
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MicheleIf your cable box is like mine you only need the HDMI cable only to send the signal to the TV, It handles the audio and the video. also choose the source on the remote control for the Tv. good luck . Mike
1290946
I have one of these and from what I can recall you don't need an hdmi unless you are connecting this to a device that uses hdmi input only. I hooked this up to my mom's standard tv using the red yellow white input jack plug and it worked just fine. If you have a flat screen tv that only uses hdmi than you will need a hdmi cord for this.
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Unfortunately, it does not have the HDMI cable in the box. You will have to buy it seperately.
557577
No cables - you'll need at least 1 hdmi or composite to connect to cable box - others if additional device connections
1611541
It comes with a standard VGA cable (analog video connection). You'd need to buy the HDMI cable separately.
2272798
Mike, the HDMI cable was not included in the package. Therefore, you need to purchase it seperately.
499882
No--and when I tried hooking it up to my tv with the cable and the adapter I needed (to fit the particular port on my tv) I get a message that says I can't use it---have not yet worked out what is happening there, but have been using it with the included av cables just fine. I'll do that until I figure out what the problem is with hdmi on this television set....but at least you can get up and running until you get an hdmi cable.
1248129
As others have said...no HDMI. I just plug all my devices straight to the TV, then run a single cable (either analog or optical) from the TV to the soundbar and let the TV take care of the switching.
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Dear Mary O.. One more thing I forgot to mention, if your cable box is connected via an HDMI cable make sure you pick HDMI for an input, not CABLE as these are two different connectors..
973532
An HDMI cable is only used for plugging in external devices to your tv like a PS4 an XBox, High Definition stuff. This tv has hdmi connections for that purpose. So technically an HDMI is not required.