Cable-TV Connections
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.
Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels):
CABLE/ANTENNA
ANT A
ANT B
CONVERTER
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 32.
See diagram D if you want to connect a VCR.
BACK
OF TV
B
IN
OUT
CONVERTER/DECODER BOX
CABLE/ANTENNA
ANT A
ANT B
CONVERTER
Incoming
Cable
BACK
OF TV
Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control.
IN
OUT
CABLE-TV BOX
(Converter/Decoder)
CABLE/ANTENNA
ANT A
ANT B
CONVERTER
C
Incoming
Cable
30
BACK
OF TV
Nonscrambled cable channels will
come thru the ANT B input whenever the channel numbers are
yellow. The scrambled channel from the decoder box will
come thru 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).
Coaxial Antenna Cables
*
Incoming
Cable
A
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.
You can connect the cable
to either ANT A or ANT B
as explained on page 18.
You can connect the cable
to either ANT A or ANT B
as explained on page 18.
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 the TV as shown here, you can
switch between the scrambled and unscrambled channels
using the remote control.
To change the incoming signal from ANT A to ANT B,
change the ANTENNA: A/B function as explained on
page 18.
*
Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and
electronics supply stores.
CHAN LABEL
SLEEP TIMER 0:00
PARENTAL CTRL: OFF
ANTENNA: A
SET ALARM
ANTENNA: B
12
Press +
to
change
