[header] How to connect a dvd player to samsung tv [title] Connect the cable to the back of the dvd player. [step] The type of cable the dvd player uses can vary depending on the age of the dvd player. Plug the cable into the proper port on the back of the dvd player. 
Below is a list of the four types of cables that can be used to connect a dvd player to a tv. [substeps] Hdmi: hdmi cables are a single thick cable that is common most modern high definition (hd) tvs.