Confused by the connections on the back of your home theater, AV or surround sound receiver? We have the solution.
Explanation of A/V receiver connections
The following guide provides close-up images with explanations for each connection. Follow this guide to familiarize yourself with the different types of inputs and outputs before setting up your home theater receiver.
HDMI is the primary connection on modern home theater receivers. (Receivers are also called AV receivers or surround sound receivers.) It connects to HD and 4K source devices, including Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc players, cable and satellite boxes, media streamers, and game consoles.
Home theater receivers typically have four or more HDMI inputs and at least one output that connects to a TV or video projector. However, some home theater receivers have two or three HDMI outputs, similar to the example shown above.
