HT1586: Apple TV (1st generation): Guide to ports and connectors

Learn about Apple TV (1st generation): Guide to ports and connectors

franca63

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Q: My HDMI cable is already in use for my satellite dish, what do I do?

I'm thinking of buying apple tv, my HDMI cable is already being used by my satellite dish, how do I connect apple tv using an hdmi cable? Thank you.

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Posted on Sep 28, 2012 6:46 AM

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Q: My HDMI cable is already in use for my satellite dish, what do I do?

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by QuickTimeKirk,

QuickTimeKirk Sep 28, 2012 7:24 AM in response to franca63
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Sep 28, 2012 7:24 AM in response to franca63

Doesn't your TV have more than one HDMI port?
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by franca63,

franca63 Sep 28, 2012 7:50 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk
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Sep 28, 2012 7:50 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Not sure my tv hangs on the wall and the cables are behind the wall there is one hdmi cable coming out of the wall that goes into the satellite receiver
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by QuickTimeKirk,

QuickTimeKirk Sep 28, 2012 7:52 AM in response to franca63
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Sep 28, 2012 7:52 AM in response to franca63

Check the owners manual.
I'm sure it has more than one port.
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