photo courtesy of Cox
If Santa brought you a new HDTV today we offer advice on how to get a great high definition picture. First thing you need to do is get the TV into the right place in one piece. Check out our article here.
The Biggest Issue 
To see high definition images you must connect the HDTV using high definition capable cable(s) to a high definition source. The best way to do this is with a High-Speed HDMI cable (right photo) which provides the best video and audio via a single digital connection. If you did not buy one to connect a high definition cable box or HD satellite box to your HDTV there is a “work around” called a component video connection. Unlike HDMI, component 
video signal cables have three RCA type connectors on each end of the cable for the video. While some source boxes come with this cable (if you have one it will have a red, blue and green RCA plugs on each end of the cable as pictured on the left). If not don’t panic, we have another temporary ”work around” after the jump.
($79) and you will get it in two days! All listed LG, Sony and Panasonic models also get free movies via Amazon Instant included with a Prime purchase.
