Most set-top boxes (STBs) these days, whether they are TiVo, Moxi, or cable and satellite boxes, are capable of delivering high-definition. To take full advantage of the high-definition experience of your HDMI cable box, you will need to change the way your TV is connected.
How to Connect a Cable Box to a TV Using HDMI
Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do. And because it uses an HDMI cable, which carries both audio and video signals, you only need one cable to get everything to your HDTV.
Let's take a look at how to connect your STB to your HDTV via HDMI so you can enjoy your provider's HD programming.
First, determine if your set-top box has an HDMI port. The HDMI port should look a bit like a flattened, misshapen USB port and be the same shape as the HDMI cable ends you see in the picture above.
