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Connecting y
our
TV
Setting up y
our
TV
Using the
TV’
s Features
Appendix
Connecting y
our
TV
Connecting a cable converter box or antenna
This television has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using
a cable company supplied converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay
channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing
requires the use of a descrambler device, which is generally provided by the cable company.
Option 1: For Subscribers to Basic Cable TV Service
For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming
75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television.
Option 2: For Subscribers to Scrambled Cable TV Service
If you subscribe to a cable service that requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box,
connect the incoming cable to the Converter/Descrambler box and connect the output of the
box to the Antenna Jack on the back of the television. Follow the connections shown below.
Set the television to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4)
and use the Converter/Descrambler box to select channels.
Option 3: For Subscribers to Unscrambled Basic Cable with Scrambled
Premium Channels
If you subscribe to a cable service in which basic cable channels are unscrambled and
premium channels require the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, you may wish to use a
two-set signal splitter (sometimes called a "two-set coupler") and an A/B Switch box from
the cable installer or an electronics supply store. Follow the connections shown below. With
the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV.
With the switch in the "A" position, tune your TV to the output of the Converter/Descrambler
box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the box to tune scrambled channels.
Note:
When you use a converter
box with your TV, there may
be features that you cannot
program using the remote
control, such as labeling
channels, blocking
channels, and programming
your favorite channels.
From Cable
Cable Box
A
B
Cable Box
A / B Switch
Splitter
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
TV back panel
Connecting your TV
You will need:
•
two coaxial cables
•
one set of standard A/V cables
Note:
If using a mono VCR, connect L/Mono to VCR
Audio OUT using only one audio cable. For
better picture quality, if your VCR has S-video,
you can use an S-video cable instead of the
standard video cable. Do not connect a
standard video cable and an S-video cable to
VIDEO-1 (or VIDEO-2) simultaneously.
Connecting a VCR
This connection allows you to watch local channels and video programs,
play or record on the VCR while watching TV, and record from one
channel while watching another channel.
The unauthorized recording, use, distribu-
tion or revision of television programs,
videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is
prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the
United States and other countries, and may
subject you to civil and criminal liability.
TV back panel
Cable Lead-in from
cable box or antenna
Stereo VCR
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