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Chapter 2 :
Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV
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connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect
another cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the antenna
terminal on the TV. You will need to keep your TV tuned to channel 3 or 4 and
change channels using the converter box.
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follow these steps: Find the primary incoming
coaxial cable. Plug this cable into a splitter (available at your local electronics
store). Connect one coaxial cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and
the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another coaxial cable between the
other OUT terminal on the splitter and the B-IN terminal on an A/B switch
(available at your local electronics store.) Connect a third coaxial cable between
the OUT terminal on the converter box and the A-IN terminal on the A/B switch.
Finally, connect a coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the A/B switch and
the antenna terminal on the back of your TV.
When the A/B switch is in the A position, you need to change channels on the
converter box (and your TV should be tuned to channel 3 or 4); when the A/B
switch is in the B position you can change channels on the TV.
Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment
You may want to connect a VCR, laser disc player, satellite receiver, or another
type of equipment to your TV. We recommend that you follow the instructions
included with the piece of equipment you wish to connect.
Safety Note
If you plan on being away from your home for an extended period of time, or if a
thunderstorm is approaching, you should unplug your television, and you may
wish to disconnect your TV from a rooftop or satellite antenna. You do not need
to disconnect your TV from a cable system.
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