Blu-ray players are similar in size & shape to a regular dvd player. If your TV has a HDMI input, that's the recommended connection to get the best picture. But you can still use the component video out (red, green, blue), S-video, or analog coax (yellow) outputs to a TV. It is also preferred to view Blu-ray movies on a TV that has a resolution of 1080p. That's what I have & the picture is awesome. G'day!