Magnavox 42MD459B User Manual

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12ENPREPARATIONBefore you connect...Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord.5 Antenna ConnectionConnect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the antenna input jack of this unit.* Once connections are completed, turn on the unit and begin initial setup. Channel scanning is necessary for the unitto memorize all available channels in your area. (Refer to “Initial Setup” on page 17.)Note:• If you have any question about the DTV’s antenna, visit www.antennaweb.org for further information.• Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of combiners (mixers) or separators (splitters). Contact your localelectronics store for these items.• For your safety and to avoid damage to this unit, please unplug the RF coaxial cable from the antenna input jack before moving the unit.• If you use an antenna to receive analog TV, it should also work for DTV reception. Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective thansettop versions.• To switch your reception source easily between antenna and cable, install an antenna selector.• If you connect to the cable system directly, contact the CATV installer.5 Connection to Cable Receiver or Satellite BoxUse an HDMI or an RCA component video cable to connect the HDMI or the component video input jack of the unit to theHDMI or the component video output jack of the cable receiver / satellite box.If you connect to the unit’s Component Video Input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the Audio L/R jacks below theComponent Video connector.COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPr/CrPb/CbYAUDIO OUTRLSTEREOPCMHDMI OUTANT INNo supplied cables are used in this connection:Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store.High Speed HDMI cable (also known as HDMI category 2 cable) is recommended for the better compatibility.VHF / UHFantennaRF coaxial cablecable TV signalrear of this unite.g.)or* You can also connect this unit to the cable receiveror satellite box other than the HDMI or thecomponent video output jack because they mighthave different output jacks.* Required cables and connecting methods of thecable receiver / satellite box, or the availabilitychannel for the clear QAM may differ depending onthe cable / satellite provider. For more information,please contact your cable / satellite provider.orsatellite dishcable receiver / satellite boxcable TV signalincluding PPVorside orrear of this unitHDMI cableorRCA component video cableand RCA audio cableRF coaxialcablee.g.)(red)(red)(red)(blue)(blue)(blue)(green)(green)(green)(red)(red)(blue)(blue)(green)(green)or