Connections and Setup

Choose Your Signal

The first 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.

CableCARD Slot

CABLE INPUT

ANTENNA INPUT

 

 

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CABLE INPUT

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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

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 21.

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.

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

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 86.

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 21.

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.

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