I just got Comcast Cable , the big box with the DVR and all. How do I get my money's worth?

Question

I see all these plugs and ports in the back and I wanted to know -just whwat can I do with this thing? What would I need?

Common sense would dictate if I had an instruction booklet I'd read it instead of getting sarcastic answers on yahoo.

When I switched boxes, they only gave me a little booklet on how the DVR works. That's all.

Answer 1

I suppose reading the manual is not part of "getting your money's worth"?
In any case, check this nice interactive guide

http://www.ceaconnectionsguide.com/

which will guide you through the various connection options.

Answer 2

Use the best common connector between your DVR and TV. Here is a list from best to worst:

HDMI
DVI
VGA
Component
S-video
Composite
Coax

Answer 3

what do you mean, i just got one too and i love it because of my busy schedule i dont have time to sit and watch tv so i selected all of the shows that i do like and it records them on any channel that they ever come on, and when i have time i watch those shows, plus you get to fast foward through the commercials, so i never watch live tv any more, its GREAT!