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What You Need
Here's what you'll need to start using your NVIDIA SHIELD:
1. TV or monitor with HDMI port (HDCP compatible)
2. An HDMI cable
3. Internet connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
4. A Google account
Recommended HDMI Cables
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Use a High Speed HDMI 2.0 cable with a thickness of 0.55 inches (14mm) or less.
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Use a certified HDMI cable. A non-certified cable may result in a blank screen or connection error.
NOTE
Some HDMI cables may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI specifications.
Set Up NVIDIA SHIELD
Here's how to plug in your NVIDIA SHIELD and connect your controller:
1. Connect your SHIELD to your TV with an HDMI cable.
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Make sure your TV or monitor is off, and plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the
back of your SHIELD. Plug the other end of the cable into an HDMI port on your TV or receiver.
2. Connect your SHIELD to power, using the power cord.
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Plug one end of the power cable into the back of your SHIELD and plug the other end into a power
outlet. SHIELD will automatically power on as you plug it in and you will see the green light turn
on. When you are not using it, it will automatically go into sleep mode.
3. OPTIONAL: Connect your SHIELD to Ethernet. If you do not use an Ethernet connection, you will have an
option during setup to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
4. Turn on your TV and change to the correct HDMI input.
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If you have trouble finding the correct input, check the label on your HDMI ports on your TV or
monitor.
