Connecting Cable 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 coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

Connection & Input

1

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the

ANTENNA 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 Cable

Connect a coaxial cable between an

Incoming Cable

OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and

3 the IN terminal on the cable box.

Splitter

 

Splitter

Cable Box

Source Setup Connecting Cable TV

Connect a coaxial cable between the

4ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Connect another cable between the

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

Connect the last coaxial cable

6between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.

Splitter Cable Box

Splitter Cable Box

Splitter

RF(A/B)

Cable Box

Switch

RF(A/B) Switch

RF(A/B) Switch

TV

After you’ve 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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Samsung LT-P468W manual Connecting Cable TV, Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels, RFA/B Switch

LT-P468W specifications

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One of the standout features of the LT-P468W is its use of DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology. DLP televisions are known for their high brightness levels, excellent color accuracy, and sharp image quality. The LT-P468W benefits from this technology, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks that enhance the overall viewing experience, whether users are watching movies, playing video games, or enjoying sports events.

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