Connections and Setup
6
Chapter
1
Get the Picture
The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known
as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog
and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the
graphic to the left for the location of the jack.
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
Coaxial cable
Outdoor or Indoor
antenna
or
Getting Channels
What You Need
• Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable
OR
• Coaxial cable with cable service
A. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If
so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-air local digital and
analog channels.
B. Do you have cable?
If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall
outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your cable
channels.
C. Do you have a set-top box? If so, you need to call your cable
company or satellite service provider. They may use special cables
to allow you to view digital channels.
What You Need To Know
• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of
antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to
you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you
what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain
antenna.
• When you are ready to watch channels, the channel banner
displays the type of channel you're viewing. Look for a
D
at the
bottom of the screen for digital channels; look for an
A
for analog
channels. Go to page 15 for more information.