10
Connec
ting your
TV
Connecting your TV
Note:
All required cables, if not provided with your other devices, can
be purchased at many electronics accessory suppliers.
•
Coaxial (F-type) cable
is used for connecting your
antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to
the ANT 75
Ω
RF input on your TV.
•
Standard A/V cables (composite video)
usually come
in sets of three, and are for use with video devices with
standard audio and standard (composite) video output.
These cables (and the related inputs on your TV) are
typically color-coded according to use: yellow for video,
red for stereo right audio, and white for stereo left (or
mono) audio.
•
S-video cable
is for use with video devices with S-video
output. Separate audio cables are required for a
complete connection.
Note:
An S-video cable provides better picture performance than a
standard (composite) video cable.
•
Component video cables
come in sets of three and are
for use with video devices with component video output.
These cables are typically color-coded red, green, and
blue. (ColorStream® is Toshiba's brand of component
video.) Separate audio cables are required for a
complete connection.
Note:
Component video cables provide better picture performance
than a standard (composite) video or S-video cable.
•
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable
is for use with a personal
computer with an analog RGB (15-pin) output. A
separate audio cable is required for a complete
connection.
Connecting an antenna or cable TV
This connection allows you to watch TV programs or basic
cable channels.
Back of TV
From Antenna or Cable
Coaxial (antenna) cable
S-video cable
Component video cables
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable
Audio cable
Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)
NOTE: RISK OF
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
Never plug in any power
cords until you have finished
connecting all equipment.
