Sears 274.4392839 owner manual Cable-TV Connections

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Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Connections

Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna.

Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.

AFollow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels):

 

 

 

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B Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that can be controlled by remote control. brands of remote-controllable boxes can be controlled by the remote that came packed with your TV. Details for programming your TV's remote to also control the converter/decoder box are on page 23.

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Remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via the converter box.

CFollow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control:

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Note: These optional accessories (2-way splitter (_), A/B switch (_), three coaxial cables @,) are available from most dealers or electronics supply stores.

The "A" position on the A/B switch lets you select all non-scrambled channels by the TV's remote control.

The "B" position allows you to select scrambled channels via the converter box. Remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via the converter box.

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