Can apple tv be connected at my cable box

Can my apple tv box be connected thru my cable box? My tv only has one HDMI outlet and it used by the cable box.

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Probably not, virtually all, if not all cable boxes will have an HDMI output but not an input, you'd need both to be able to connect your Apple TV this way.

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can apple tv be connected to power outlet always?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Yes.
They use around 6W when running and even less when asleep, so they don't consume a great deal.

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I have my router, modem, and computer all set up correctly. I can access the internet in this setup but with only the computer that is connected with the ethernet cord to the router. Yet, my WRT54G router can't connect to the internet in the Linksys easy setup nor through the http:192.168.1.1 method.
When I changed the internet connection type to PPPoE, my modem was unable to access the internet. I also changed the IP to 192.168.2.1 but that didn't help. I have performed several power cycles. I have upgraded the firmware.
I changed the internet connection type back to DHCP, so I am able to come on this website, but I can't set up the wireless since the router says it can't connect to the internet. Please help!

Start it from scratch...Reset your router and re-configure it...
Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your router, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...Now re-configure your router...
Also make sure that your computer is set to obtain IP automatically, disable any firewalls, security softwares on the computer before trying to access the setup page.
If your Internet Service Providor is Cable follow this
If your Internet Service Providor is DSL follow this
To change the Wireless Settings click here and Enable Wireless Security
Now see if you can locate your wireless network on your wireless computer and attempt to connect...

My TV only has 1 HDMI port and it is connected to the cable box. What do I need to connect Apple TV?

What do I need to get in order for my Apple TV to work with my TV? My TV only has 1 HDMI port and this cable is plugged into my cable box. Thank you in advance

Thank you very much! I will return my splitter and pick up a switch.

How to connect with a cable box

I cannot seem to find any information on how to connect up an Apple TV in a system that has an external cable box. I live in NY City where you cannot get cable TV without the external cable box. Where in the set up (along with my DVD player and component audio) do I fit the AppleTV?
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I've used a 5 X 1 HDMI switch from Monoprice.com and it works just fine. I only have two HDMI inputs on my TV and use one just for the cable box and the other has the 5X1 switch hooked to it. The five ports are: a Toshiba DVR, a Mac Mini, an Apple TV, a DVI to HDMI cable for my MacBook and a spare port hopefully a HD-DVD some day.
One problem is if you calibrate the HDMI port on the TV to a device on the switch, when you switch to a different device the picture may not be optimal for that second (third, fourth or fifth) device. This is not the fault of the switch, rather a function having different devices on one HDMI port.
Rarely, very rarely, when switching to the Apple TV you need to tell it the resolutions for the TV.
Finally, if you are impatient, it takes three seconds or so when switching between devices. Otherwise a switch works great for me.
David
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Connecting to a cable box

I wanting to add an iMac because i'm limited on space. Does anyone know if you can conect a coxial cable from a cable box for tv playback?
Thanks for your help

Hi, I think you want EyeTV...
http://www.smalldog.com/product/76435/elgato-eyetv-hybrid/atfgc
http://www.genesis-technologies.com/cart/Elgato_EyeTV_250_Plus_p6245.html?utm_so urce=feeds&utm_medium=shp&utm_campaign=froogle
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Have apple tv 2g and several IDevices (ipad, iphone..)and around the house i have several access point connect via UTP cable to the same router/modem, but when i try Airplay it wont work if the devices are on dif wifi conn. regardelless its the same LAN.

Problem with Homesharing/Airplay with dif IDevices (Itunes with a PC, Iphone, Ipad, Itouch etc) using my home wifi connections that has several access point throu out the house and they all are connected via UTP cable to the same modem/router (My LAN).
When i try to use airplay or homesharing both devices have to in the same ACCESS POINT (it does not mather if its WIRED or WIRELESS, i have the same problem with both).
Any ideas?? This did not happen before i upgraded ITUNES in order to use IOS5.
Thanks

Thanks for the advice. But i dont have any devices sync wifi. It also happens with older versions of IOS on iphone 4.2.1 and 3.1.3 and also IOS5 (no wifi sync enable).
Basiclly when i try to airplay music using itunes (pc) to my apple tv 2g (4.3.3.) they both have to be in the same access point, if the apple tv is connect via UTP cable i have to be connected to that access point wifi. Basicly dosent work with dif access points. Also if i manage to be on the same access point (itunes using a pc and the apple tv) if i have to use Remote App to change songs i have to be in the access point to.. can not see the devices...
Any ideas?

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I have no micro usb cable to do this with.
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   - Where can i get one online (UK)?
Because of where i work i am unable to get to a Genius Bar, and having searched the Apple website it appears they have taken off email support, daft idea, living in Germany i have to phone the UK support number at a ridiculous price, to be told im getting charged for telephone support. Is this another way of Apple taking our hard earned cash by monopolising the market or is there a better way? (Like going over to Android?)
If Apple products that can only be recovered via USB then why arent those products shipped with the cables?
        ( ...oh wait yeah its so they can charge us for thier failed s/w...)
Thanks.

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42SL417 Connection or Compatibility Issue with Explorer Cable Box 8642HDC

I have the TV listed above and recently switched to Brighthouse cable. Intermittently my TV loses the connection to the cable box and the input information (1080i, 720p, etc) comes up across the top of the TV and the picture resets. I had the cable guy out and he said that there was a compatibility issue between the TV and the cable box. I didn't get all the information since he talked to my wife, I was at work. I don't believe that this is the issue, but wanted to check to see if this was a known problem or if anyone has had a similar experience. My firmware is 2.2.2, which I believe is the most current. Any thoughts or ideas? The best I could get from my wife was that the box was trying to communicate with the TV to maximize resolution and the delay creates the connection problem. Before I call the cable company back, I wanted to get some opinions. My thought is that there is a signal problem since the internet had connectivity problems as well. He changed the cable on the internet connection and said that would fix that, but I can't believe they aren't related.

That is indeed the latest firmware.
You may want to perform a factory reset, as described on page 44 of your user's guide. After the reset, ensure your TV is off and unplug it for a few minutes. All your settings will be reset, so you will have to set up the TV again.
You might also want to try disabling CEC (page 39) or auto aspect ratio feature (page 47).
I don't know for sure that any of this will help, but these are your best bets. Unfortunately, if none of this helps, I'm out of ideas.
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Connect HDTV to VCR DVD combo device and Motorola 7101 Cable Box

Hi all, first post. Am not too saavy re: new technology. Iam trying to connect my Panasonic VCR DVD combo to my TV: Sony HDTV and Verizon 7101 Cable box. Should be fairly straightforward but being technologically illiterate it is very challenging. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jergen

There are usually several choices. If your DVD/VCR has S- inputs and outputs, the preference is to run S-Video cables from the cable box to the DVD/VCR, and from the DVD/VCR to the TV set (that will be another input on the TV). The S-VHS connections will provide the best standard definition video quality.
The audio is more complicated. I ended up using Y cables so that I could split L and R audio outputs into two L and two R audio outputs. , one set runs to the TV, the other set to the VCR/DVD audio inputs.. You will need to run Audio cables from the DVD/VCR from the audio outputs on the VCR/DVD to the audio inputs that correspond to the S-video input you are using for video from the VCR/DVD to the TV.
Generally you have to enable the S-vide input on the DVD/VCR if it has one, and it usually an option with an Aux input.
If you DVD/VCR unit doesn't support S-Video input, then you run a cable from the composite video output on the Cable box to the composite input on the DVD/VCR. You still have to split the audio. If it doesn't have S-VHS input, it may not have S-VHS output, in which case you run composite video to the TV in addition to the audio cables.
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Cable box to HDTV connection question

I just purchased a 32" HDTV 720. For the connection from the cable box to the TV, would there be a difference using the standard coax cable vs a HDMI cable?
Thanks,
Kevin

Massive. You need either a component video cable or HDMI - preferably HDMI.
Coax (RF) output from cable boxes and digital converters is still typically legacy NTSC analog, hence limited to 480i.
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

HT4366 We do not have a port to the TV. Is there a way to pug it into the cable box? The cable box has a Hdmi port

We just purchased the Apple TV 2 and our TV doesn't have Hdmi port, but out cable box does. Can we hook it up to the cable box?
Is so, how we keep trying and nothing is happening

You can't connect the Apple TV to the cable box either using HDMI or something else. The Apple TV is for use with HDMI only, although some users have found workarounds which may or may not work for you.
DVI
Some users with DVI have managed to get their TV's to work with DVI-HDMI cables. DVI carries no audio, so alternative connections need to be explored to enable audio. DVI doesn't necessarily support HDCP as well as other standards used by HDMI (which may or may not be an issue)
Analogue
There are hardware converters that will convert HDMI to various other types of output, however there are some issues with doing so that you should be aware of.
HDCP
HDCP compliant converters will not allow you to watch HDCP protected content such as that from the iTunes Store. Non compliant converters exist but we cannot discuss them under the Terms of Use for these communities.
Resolution and aspect ratio
I'm not aware of any converters that will scale the output from the Apple TV, any TV or projector which is used will need to be widescreen and support resolutions of 720p (Apple TV 2), 720p/1080p (Apple TV 3)
DAC
DAC (Example Only - Not a recommendation or suggestion that this is suitable in your circumstances)

Firewire and Cable box?

Hey all I have a new 24" iMAC and I am using the firewire SDK (most current version) to attempt to connect to my cable box. I am on Time Warner Cable and I can see my set top box fine, but I can't seem to get the stream to work. My question is has anyone that is on TWC using a SA 8300HD box been able to get this to work?
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-Stephen

There some information here:
http://project-tigershark.com/people/rob/blog/2007/01/14/cable-tv-mac-firewire-h d-pvr/
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Splitting for Cable Box and Router

Okay so heres the situation. Right now in my room there is only one cable connection in my wall. That was used to connect my small TV box (not the huge HD box, just the secondary ones that get put in several rooms) so I could watch FIOS in my room. The router for the wireless in my house was right down the hall plugged into the wall and running smoothly. Now i would like to bring the router into my room, except there is only one connection. I have a splitter from verizon, and have tried connecting both the cable box and the router using it. The cable still works perfect when i do this, but the router only turns on and wont allow me to connect to the internet. I have tried resetting it and everything, but nothing works. Is there a reason this isn"t working, and any solution?
Thanks,
Jason

jay5w wrote:
I have a splitter from Verizon, and have tried connecting both the cable box and the router using it.
Are you sure that is a Verizon supplied splitter and not one the installer might have removed from a prior cable installation?
Verizon uses MOCA between the ONT and the router and between the router and the STBs. MOCA operates at frequencies over 1Ghz and requires splitters rated to 1Ghz. If that splitter is not rated 1Ghz, it won't pass the MOCA signals.
Check the splitter. If you don't see any rating on it or it is rated upto 850Mhz, you need to replace it with a 1Ghz splitter.
If it is rated 1Ghz, then this isn't your issue.
What happens as a test if you leave the router where it is at and install the splitter in your room, leaving one tap empty.
Do VOD and widgets work on your STB? i.e. can your STB get to the router through the splitter?
Try both taps. One or both taps on the splitter could be bad.

Remote doesn't program with TV, help using cable box volume

Hello, I have just had Fios installed in my home and my remote is not able to program with my TV. I have a Magnavox TV and it is old, The installer said that my TV is unable to be programmed with my remote which is why I am here. I have tried every opion in the Control manual to no success. The remote I have is a VZ P265v2 RC and the code for my TV brand is 222 (which doesn't work). I can live without the power opion and the others that come with it, but I need the volume to work since I do not have a remote for my televsion. So my question is, is there a way I can have my remote just use the cable box itself as a volume control without it being programed to the TV if you understand what i mean.
I apologize for the horrible sentences grammar and any confustion, I don't exactly know how to exsplain what I want. I know the Cable box has its own volume setting and the TV has its own volume setting, I want to be able to just use the cables to adjust the volume with the remote.
~Edit~
I have found the opion I want to use in the Audio settings called "Set-Top Box Volume", now is there a way I can bing this opion to my remote volume keys so I dont have to go into the settings each time to adjust the volume

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I also have multiple other boxes in my home that was just installed as well, and were able to be programmed for the TV using the remote, and the volume controls the actual TVs volume, not the STB volume which is in the opions. Thats the volume control in which I want to use//the only one I seem to be able to use via the control but its only accessable threw the opion and its quiet inconvient since differnt channels seem louder and quieter then each other.
So same question stands, is there a way to use the volume buttons on my Controler to use the STB Volume not the actual TV's. It is current set on variable, not fixed and still no go. And once again I have tried the command codes to program the remote and doesnt work, even tried using them all via pressing the <OK> and the FIOS TV buttons then holding the PLAY button for quiet a few minutes and still a no go.

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