RCA 31Series User Manual

Get the PictureThe first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The backpanel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.Getting ChannelsWhat You NeedAntenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cableORCoaxial cable with cable serviceA. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna orcoaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-airlocal digital and analog channels.B. Do you have cable? If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your cable channels.C. Do you have a set-top box? If so, you may need to call your cable company or satelliteservice provider. They may recommend special cables to allow you to view digital channels.What You Need To Know• Visit www.antennaweb.org for help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the localdigital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells youwhat local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna.• When you are ready to watch channels, the channel banner displays the type of channelyou're viewing. Look for a D at the bottom of the screen for digital channels; look for an A foranalog channels. Go to page 30 for more information.10 Chapter 1 Connections and SetupCOAXIAL CABLE OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ANTENNAOR