A Sony Blu-Ray player is similar to other Blu-Ray players on the market, and you can connect it to any TV that offers either component, s-video or HDMI video-in ports; only an HDTV with HDMI will allow you to experience the full quality of Blu-Ray video, however. An HDMI cable is the most common way to connect a Blu-Ray player to a TV, but other options are available for those who can’t afford one, or who own an older television. Writer Bio