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Chapter 2 : Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV
If your cable system requires you to use a converter box for all
channels,
connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the converter box.
Connect another cable between the OUT terminal on the converter box and the
antenna terminal on the TV. You will need to keep your TV tuned to channel 3 or 4
and change channels using the converter box.
If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for
some channels (i. e. pay-TV channels),
follow these steps: Find the primary
incoming coaxial cable. Plug this cable into a splitter (available at your local electronics
store). Connect one coaxial cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN
terminal on the converter box. Connect another coaxial cable between the other OUT
terminal on the splitter and the B-IN terminal on an A/B switch (available at your local
electronics store.) Connect a third coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the con-
verter box and the A-IN terminal on the A/B switch. Finally, connect a coaxial cable
between the OUT terminal on the A/B switch and the antenna terminal on the back of
your TV.
When the A/B switch is in the A position, you need to change channels on the con-
verter box (and your TV should be tuned to channel 3 or 4); when the A/B switch is
in the B position you can change channels on the TV.
Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment
You may want to connect a VCR, laser disc player, satellite receiver, or another type
of equipment to your TV. We recommend that you follow the instructions included
with the piece of equipment you wish to connect.
Safety Note
If you plan on being away from your home for an extended period of time, or if a
thunderstorm is approaching, you should unplug your television, and you may wish to
disconnect your TV from a rooftop or satellite antenna. You do not need to disconnect
your TV from a cable system.
Converter Box
IN
OUT
IN OUT
Converter Box
OUT OUT
IN
OUT
IN IN
B
A
