RCA HDTV - Manual (Page 11)

Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 9
VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDE
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL)
VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDE
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (OPTICAL)
CABLE INPUT
Choose Your Signal
The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to
connect cable by using the CABLE INPUT; off-air antenna by using the ANTENNA INPUT; and a
digital cable card by using the CableCARD slot. See below for these locations.
Using the Cable Input
Connect a coaxial cable from the wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to
receive cable channels.
Coaxial cable
CableCARD Slot CABLE INPUT ANTENNA INPUT
What You Need
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
• If you have cable connected and you want to record programs, go to the connection on page 14
for more information.
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Cable Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 20.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the
ANT•CAB button to tune to the Cable Input.
Using the Antenna Input
Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA INPUT to receive off-air
channels and local digital channels.
What You Need
Indoor or outdoor antenna
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. Once you determine what
type of antenna you need, go to rca.com or go to the accessories on page 72.
• When you get to the Channel Search screen in the Assisted Setup, place a check mark in the box
next to Antenna Input. To complete a channel search now, go to page 20.
• When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the
ANT•CAB button to tune to the Antenna Input.
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna