How to connect your terminal to an HD television?
To connect a terminal to an HD television, you have the choice between two connections: HDMI or with component cables.
HDMI connection (recommended)
- Connect the Videotron coaxial cable on the back of the terminal to the CABLE IN connection.
- Connect the power supply cable on the back of the terminal to an electrical outlet.
- Connect the HDMI cable on the back of the terminal to your TV’s HDMI input.
- Turn on the terminal by pressing the Videotron remote CBL or Power button.
- Turn on the TV with your TV remote.
- Look for a TV SOURCE, VIDEO SOURCE, or INPUT button.
- Select the appropriate source (HDMI).
- Configure the terminal using the Quick Start Wizard displayed the first time you start the terminal. This guide is specific to the illico TV new generation terminal.
Connection with component cables
- Connect the Videotron coaxial cable on the back of the terminal to the CABLE IN connection.
- Connect the power supply cable on the back of the terminal to an electrical outlet.
- Insert the component cables (green, blue, and red ends) on the back of the terminal to the Y, Pb, and Pr outputs of the same colour.
- Insert the other end of the component cables to the Y, Pb, and Pr inputs on the back of your TV.
- Insert the RCA audio cables in the red and white audio outputs (L and R) of your terminal.
- Insert the other end of the RCA cables in the red and white inputs (L and R) of your TV.
- Turn on the terminal by pressing the Videotron remote CBL button.
- Turn on the TV with your TV remote.
- Look for a TV SOURCE, VIDEO SOURCE, or INPUT button.
- Select the appropriate source (component).
- Configure the terminal using the Quick Start Wizard displayed the first time you start the terminal. This guide is specific to the illico TV new generation terminal.
Warning : As much as possible, any connection using a composite cable or to a standard TV is not recommended.
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How to connect an HD terminal to a standard television?
To make your connection work, connect your terminal to the television in such a way that it transmits both image AND sound. To work properly, the television must be connected to the correct RCA input or on channel 3 (if with coaxial). We strongly suggest you use the RCA cable for a stereo television. To avoid interference, a single input should be used.
- Connect the terminal’s video connector (yellow) to the television’s video connector (yellow).
- Connect the terminal’s audio connectors (red and white) to the television’s audio connectors (red and white).
- Plug the coaxial cable into the terminal (IN cable).
The terminal’s coaxial output broadcasts video and audio (in mono). If the television is connected to the composite connector (yellow RCA) OR to the S-video, you must also connect the RCA audio cables (red and white).
Frequently asked questions about terminals
Both connections yield similar results. There are no major differences between them. HDMI cables transmit audio and visual signals over a single line.
1080
720
480p (large)
480i (large)
480p (normal)
480i (normal)
Yes. For this type of connection, however, you can’t be assisted by an online advisor or visiting technician. You’ll have to refer to your representative for a personalized solution.
The 1080i configuration should be the optimal configuration for a television with a native 1080p resolution.
In certain cases, however, the 720p resolution will give better results.
For more information on configuring HD terminals, see pages 55 to 73 of the user guide.
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