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C a b l e T V C o n n e c t i o n s
Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems
vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.
A.
Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels):
B.
Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that can be controlled by remote control.
Most brands of remote-controllable boxes can be controlled by the remote that came packed with your TV.
Details for programming your TV’s remote to also control the converter/decoder box are on page 41.
See diagram D if you want to connect a VCR.
C.
Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control:
Scrambled Cable-TV Channels
Some cable-TV decoders require that you manually switch from regular to scrambled channels on the decoder
whenever you wish to view the premium pay channels. By connecting the decoder to the
ANT A
input and
CONVERTER
output on your TV and leaving the decoder box set to the scrambled channel, you can switch between the scrambled
and unscrambled channels by using the TV’s remote control.
Simply press the
ANTENNA
button on the remote control to switch
between the scrambled and nonscrambled channels.
Each time you press the
ANTENNA
button, the channel numbers
will change color on the screen to show which antenna signal
you’re watching.
Nonscrambled cable channels will come through the
ANT B
input
whenever the channel numbers are yellow.
The scrambled channel from the decoder box will come through
the
ANT A
input whenever the channel numbers are blue. Be sure
to leave the decoder box set to the scrambled channel, and
remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter
box (usually 2, 3, or 4).
*Optional accessory available from your dealer or electronics
supply store. Mail order form is on page 33.
Back of TV
CONVERTER
ANT A
CABLE / ANTENNA
ANT B
CONVERTER / DECODER BOX
IN
OUT
Back of TV
CONVERTER
ANT A
CABLE / ANTENNA
ANT B
Incoming
Cable
CONVERTER / DECODER BOX
OUT
IN
Back of TV
CONVERTER
ANT A
CABLE / ANTENNA
ANT B
Antenna Cables
(such as AH037*)
Incoming
Cable
Incoming
Cable
Remember to tune your TV to the output
channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3,
or 4) when selecting channels via the
converter box.
Home Antenna
