How to Wire a Plasma TV

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place all the components

   where you want them.
   
   Don't worry yet about how to wire them.
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   Step 2: speakers

   ,, Video connections are often yellow, audio connections are often Red and White, but newer systems can have more varieties.
   
   You'll need to make sure the color you are plugging in is the same for both ends of the cable. , You can see that all the cables and connections are clearly labeled and color-coded. , Cables are needed to give the signal a path to travel from one piece of equipment to another.
   
   OUT of the antenna, IN to the VCR.
   
   OUT of the DVD player, IN to the TV.
   
   OUT of the receiver, IN to the speakers etc. ,, If necessary, switch channels and settings to match the labels on the connections you've just made.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 3: You may want to turn all equipment sideways on the shelves so you can get to the connections in the back.

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   Step 4: Plug in all the power cords into a power strip

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   Step 5: but don't turn on the strip until you are all done.

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   Step 6: Learn to differentiate audio and video.

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   Step 7: Start wiring all the cables.

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   Step 8: Use the concept of 'signal path' to connect the necessary OUT's to IN's.

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   Step 9: Follow this guideline when hooking up equipment: The wall (cable/antennae/satellite) Things that send out signals (TiVo/cable box/set-top box) Things that record (VCR/DVD Recorder/Computer) Things that play only (VCR/DVD/Receiver) Things that display (TV/Monitor)

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    Step 10: Turn everything on.

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