Connecting Cable TV, Cable without a Cable Box

Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

ANT IN

1.Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

ANT IN

ANT OUT

1.Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

ANT IN

2. Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of RF cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

ANT IN

Incoming

cable

Splitter

1.Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

2.Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Incoming

cableSplitter

Cable Box

3.Connect an RF cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

4.Connect an RF cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Incoming
cable	Splitter
	Splitter		RF (A/B)
			RF (A/B)
		Cable Box	Switch
			ANT IN
Incoming			TV Rear
cable			TV Rear
cable	Splitter
	Splitter	RF (A/B)
		RF (A/B)
	Cable Box	Switch

5.Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

6.Connect the last RF cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.

After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B”, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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LN-S1951W specifications

The Samsung LN-S1951W is a flat-panel LCD television that was released as part of Samsung's efforts to enhance home entertainment experiences in the early 2000s. This model was designed to cater to consumers who desired high-quality viewing experiences in a sleek and modern format.

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