Im trying to hook up my direct tv cable. All of the cords are hooked up correctly but I can't receive a picture, just audio. I tried to do the channel surf thing but that didn't work either. Please help.
You didn't mention tv make / model so thjis is only a guess . The tv may need tuning to find the direct tv cable.
The TV model is 6420FF.
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Ok, thanks for the info. In the back of the tv, what you are doing is connecting just the audio from the Direct TV box. Most new tv don't have the yellow RCA input since this is an analog component, and most of the new tv's are digital. I know the Direct TV box does have the white, red and yellow RCA cable, but it also have the HDMI output (this means going out of...). Just get yourself an HDMI cable which you can get now for some $5.00 to $10.00 and connect it from the Direct TV box to the back of your TV. Make sure to read the label where you connect the cable ( HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc...). Once connected, turn your tv on, your remote control should have a key called "input" or "source", press that key until the correct input is display, (HDMI 1, HDMI2, etc...). If everything is correct, the TV should display the Direct TV programs. Best of luck.
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Hi Daniel Evans, I want to help you with your question, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box? What is your set up? Are you connecting directly to the tv or is there an audio system in between?
So I have a direct TV cable box and a tv. The TV has a red and white (no yellow) jack in the back. I connected them but I only got audio, no picture. I can provide pictures if needed.
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