Connections & Setup
Get the Picture
The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive cable channels by using the CABLE INPUT; receive local
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Note: This back panel graphic is for representation only. Your back panel might be different.
Coaxial cable
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
Getting Cable Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from the cable TV wall outlet to the CABLE INPUT on the back of the TV to receive cable channels.
What You Need
Coaxial cable
What You Need To Know
•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 14.
•When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Cable Input. Press the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Cable Input. Look for Cable Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information.
Getting Digital Channels
Connect a coaxial cable from an
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.
•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 14.
•When you are ready to watch channels, make sure you are tuned to the Antenna Input. Press the ANT•CABLE button to tune to the Antenna Input. Look for Antenna Input to appear on the channel banner. Go to page 15 for more information.
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