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Basic Connections: Connecting a Cable or Antenna
The way in which you will connect your TV varies, depending on
how your home receives a signal (cable, cable box, antenna) and
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If you are connecting a VCR
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See the connections described on pages 16 and 18.
Cable, Cable Box,
or Antenna Only
The connection you choose depends on the cable type you have in
your home, as described below.
75-ohm coaxial cable (usually found in newer homes)
Cable Type
Connect As Shown
VHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF or
Cable
300-ohm twin lead cable (usually found in older homes)
Cable Type
Connect As Shown
VHF Only or
UHF Only or
combined
VHF/UHF
75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin lead cable (found in some homes)
Cable Type
Connect As Shown
VHF and UHF
TV
75-ohm
VHF/UHF
coaxial
cable
TV
300-ohm twin
lead cable
Antenna connector
VHF/UHF
(not supplied)
75-ohm
VHF/UHF
coaxial cable
300-ohm twin
lead cable
U/V mixer
(not supplied)
TV
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