Basic Connections; Cable System Or Vhf/Uhf - Sony KDL-V26XBR1, KDL-V32XBR1, KDL-V40XBR1 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Connections

Cable System or
VHF/UHF
Notes on Using This Connection
To Do This...
Switch the TV's input between
the cable and antenna
Do not use an indoor antenna, which is especially susceptible to radio noise.
The way in which you connect your TV will vary, depending on how your
home receives a signal (antenna and satellite; cable and cable box) and
whether or not you plan to connect a VCR.
If You Are Connecting...
Cable System or VHF/UHF
No cable box or VCR
Cable Box and Antenna
Cable box unscrambles only some
channels (usually premium channels)
No VCR
Cable Box
Cable box unscrambles all channels
No VCR
Satellite Receiver
Digital Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver
Equipment with HDMI Connection
Equipment with DVI Connection
Equipment with Digital Audio (OPTICAL)
If you are connecting a VCR
s See the connection described on pages 33 and 34.
For best results, use this connection if:
s You have a cable and/or an antenna.
(This is convenient if you are using a separate rooftop antenna to receive
additional channels that are not provided by your cable TV company.)
s You do not have a cable box or VCR. (If you have a cable box, see
pages 22 and 23. If you have a VCR, see pages 33 and 34.)
Antenna System
Cable Type Connect As Shown
Cable TV (CATV)
and Antenna
Do This ...
Press ANT to switch back and forth between the TV's VHF/UHF and CABLE inputs.
See Page
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Antenna cable
Connecting the TV
CATV cable
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