Sony KDL-42EX440 Operating Instructions - Page 12

Connecting the TV, Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System

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Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in your area) along with standard-definition analog programming. This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC). x Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only) 75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation. Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-theair antenna programming, as indicated below. Cable Antenna A/B RF Switch A B Rear of TV CABLE/ANTENNA • Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings for your input signal (page 44). 12

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Connecting the TV
Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System
You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in
your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.
This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programming for both cable (QAM
and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).
x
Cable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)
It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm
coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be
affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.
Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System
Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cable and over-the-
air antenna programming, as indicated below.
Be sure to set the
Signal Type
setting to
Cable
or
Antenna
found under the
Channel
settings
for your input signal (page 44).
75-ohm coaxial cable
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
B
A
Cable
Antenna
A/B RF Switch
Rear of TV
CABLE/ANTENNA