How to Hook A Dvd Player To A Vizio Tv | No Fuss Setup

Connecting a DVD player to a VIZIO TV is simple and takes only a few minutes. You just need the right cable (HDMI or AV) and the correct input source on your TV.

How to Hook A DVD Player To A VIZIO TV | No Fuss Setup

What You Need

• A DVD player

• A VIZIO TV

• An HDMI cable (best option) or AV cables (red, white, yellow)

• Power cables for both devices

Method 1: Using an HDMI Cable (Best & Easiest)

• Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the DVD player.

• Plug the other end into an HDMI port on your VIZIO TV.

• Turn on both the TV and the DVD player.

• Press the Input button on your VIZIO remote.

• Select the HDMI input you used (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.).

✅ Your DVD player should now appear on the screen.

Method 2: Using AV (Red, White, Yellow) Cables

• Connect the yellow cable to the video port on both devices.

• Connect the red and white cables to the audio ports.

• Turn on the TV and DVD player.

• Press Input on the remote.

• Select AV or Composite input.

No Sound or Picture? Try This

• Make sure cables are plugged in tightly

• Select the correct Input source

• Restart both devices

• Try a different HDMI or AV cable

Can You Use a DVD Player with Smart Features?

Yes. Your DVD player works separately from SmartCast.

You can still use apps like Netflix and YouTube after switching back to Smart TV mode.

Final Tip

HDMI gives the best picture and sound quality, so use it if your DVD player supports it.