Learn about cable types to connect your U-verse TV service
Start connecting your U-verse receiver to your TV and get an overview of what type of connection you will get with each cable.
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Get the right cable and make sure it’s snug
When connecting your U-verse receiver to your TV, check device connections for your TV. TV screen menus and port configurations vary. Most devices have ports that require one or more of the cables shown here. The manuals for your devices will have specific directions.
Secure cable connections help provide the best picture to your TV. Check for a snug and secure connection of the video cables between your TV, Gateway, and your receiver for each TV with poor picture quality. If you have an older TV that requires the use of coaxial cables, ensure your TV is tuned to Ch. 3.
Choose HDMI for the highest quality
To connect your AT&T U-verse HD-ready receiver to your HDTV set, the connection is generally HDMI to HDMI (the highest quality video/audio connection). You can also use color-coded component RCA cables (some HDTV sets do not have an HDMI port) that deliver audio/video signals from the receiver and plug into matching audio/video RCA inputs on the back of your HDTV set.
If you've connected your TV input using Composite (yellow connector), S-Video, or Coaxial, you won't get an HD picture. HD is supported only via HDMI or Component (red/green/blue). The same holds true for Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 surround sound, which is available only via HDMI or TOS Link (optical). The Baseband (red and white connectors) delivers sound only in stereo.
When connecting your U-verse receiver to your TV, check device connections for your TV. TV screen menus and port configurations vary. Most devices have ports that require one or more of the cables shown here. The manuals for your devices will have specific directions.
Secure cable connections help provide the best picture to your TV. Check for a snug and secure connection of the video cables between your TV, Gateway, and your receiver for each TV with poor picture quality. If you have an older TV that requires the use of coaxial cables, ensure your TV is tuned to Ch. 3.
Choose HDMI for the highest quality
To connect your AT&T U-verse HD-ready receiver to your HDTV set, the connection is generally HDMI to HDMI (the highest quality video/audio connection). You can also use color-coded component RCA cables (some HDTV sets do not have an HDMI port) that deliver audio/video signals from the receiver and plug into matching audio/video RCA inputs on the back of your HDTV set.
If you've connected your TV input using Composite (yellow connector), S-Video, or Coaxial, you won't get an HD picture. HD is supported only via HDMI or Component (red/green/blue). The same holds true for Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 surround sound, which is available only via HDMI or TOS Link (optical). The Baseband (red and white connectors) delivers sound only in stereo.
Use your cables to connect to your TV
Last updated: December 7, 2022