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How to Connect Wii With a Cable TV

Connecting the Wii to a cable TV, as opposed to one of those old analogue TVs, is ideal, because you can use the cables that came with the Wii--instead of having to find adapters to make the connection work. The Wii can be set up in no time, with only three cables to connect: the power adapter, the Sensor Bar, and the AV Multi Out cable. Once those cables have been plugged in, you're just about ready to start playing games.

Instructions

- 1
  Decide whether you want the Wii to stand vertically or lay horizontally.
  
  If the Wii will stand vertically, move to the next step to connect the console stand. If it will lay horizontally, go to Step 4.
- 2
  Insert the tabs on the console plate into the notches on the bottom of the console stand to assemble the two together. The upward-slanting side of the console stand should face outward.
- 3
  Place the console stand where the Wii will go and insert the Wii into the console stand. Ensure that the tabs on the bottom of the Wii lock into the notches inside the console stand.
- 4
  Connect the power adapter to the "12V=IN" port on the back of the Wii, then connect it to a power outlet.
- 5
  Connect the Sensor Bar cable to the "Sensor Bar" port on the back of the Wii.
- 6
  Peel the paper off the sticky pads on the bottom of the Sensor Bar to prepare for mounting.
- 7
  Mount the Sensor Bar to the middle of the front edge of the top of the TV if the TV is close to the ground. If the TV is mounted on the wall, place the Sensor Bar on the middle of the front edge of the bottom of the TV.
  
  Make sure that nothing obstructs the path between the Sensor Bar and the Wii controllers, as obstructions may cause an interruption in gaming.
- 8
  Connect the AV Multi Out cable to the "AV Multi Out" port on the back of the Wii.
- 9
  Connect the yellow, white, and red leads from the AV Multi Out cable to the yellow, white, and red connectors on the TV.
- 10
  Turn on the Wii.
- 11
  Change the TV/Input channels on the TV until the Wii screen comes up. Once you see the Wii screen, you can synchronize your Wii controllers and begin gaming.

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