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Chapter 2

Connecting Your TV

Overview of cable types

Before purchasing cables, know the connector types your devices
require. You can purchase cables from most stores that sell
audio/video devices.
Coaxial cable (F-type)
(Sample Illustration) Coaxial cable
Coaxial (F-type) cable connects your antenna, cable TV service,
and/or cable converter box to the ANT/CABLE input on your TV.
Standard A/V cables (red/white/yellow)
(Sample Illustration) Standard AV cables
Standard A/V cables (composite video) usually come in sets of
three, and connects to video devices with analog audio and
composite video output. These cables (and the related inputs on
your TV) are typically color-coded according to use: yellow for