RCA Color TV - Manual (Page 9)

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Antenna/Cable Information
Most modern TV antennas receive both
VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) channels.
Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and
channels 14-69 are UHF channels. Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available
from your antenna.
Shown below are two basic types of
antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either
type. Cable-TV signals, however, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm
coaxial cable.
Use the connector shown below to
connect your antenna or cable-TV system
to the back of the TV.
In most situations you will get better
picture quality if you use an outdoor
antenna or connect your TV to a cable-
TV system
. If this is not possible,
connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV.
Flat 300-ohm
twin-lead cable
Round 75-ohm
coaxial cable
Slip-on End
Screw-on End
• Follow the instructions below if you
intend to connect the indoor antenna
supplied with your TV.
-or-
• Follow the instructions on page 8 if
you intend to connect an indoor or
outdoor antenna to your TV.
-or-
• Follow the instructions on page 9 if
you intend to connect a cable- TV
system to your TV.
Typical
Indoor
Antenna
Typical
Outdoor
Antenna
Connecting Your TV
Types of Antenna Cables
ANTENNA
IMPORTANT NOTE: Antenna
connector, nut, and washer must be
in place when TV is in use.
Antenna
Connector
Washer
Nut
Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a
cable-TV system).
Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back
of your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna
twin-lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna
into the slot until it locks in place
.
Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Adapter
(supplied).
Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector
on the back of the TV.
Later, after you’ve turned on the TV, adjust the length and
position of the antenna rods for best reception.
• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.
• For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best
reception.
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2
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ANTENNA
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2
3
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Dipole Antenna (Supplied)
Base
Antenna Adapter
(Supplied)
Slot
Twin Lead
Dipole Antenna Connection