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Chapter 2 : Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV
If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all channels,
connect the incoming cable
to the IN terminal on the converter box. Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the con-
verter 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.
If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels (i. e. pay-TV chan-
nels),
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 chan-
nels 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.
Converter Box
IN
OUT
IN OUT
Converter Box
OUT OUT
IN
OUT
IN IN
B
A