Samsung 305PN50550 User Manual page 11

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Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You
will need a two-way splitter, an RF (AlB) switch, and four lengths of Antenna cable. (These items are available at most
electronics stores.)
1. Find and disconnect the cable that is
connected to the ANT IN terminal on your
cable box.
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"VHF IN" or simply, "IN".
2. Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
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3. Connect an Antenna cable between the
OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN
terminal on the cable box.
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4. Connect an Antenna cable between the ANT
OUT terminal on the cable box and the B-IN
terminal on the RF(AlB) switch.
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5. Connect another cable between the other
OUT terminal on the splitter and the A--IN
terminal on the RF (AlB) switch.
6. Connect the last Antenna cable between the
OUT terminal on the RF (AlB) switch and the
ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.
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After you have made this connection, set the AlB switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the AlB switch to the "B" position
to view scrambled channels. (When you set the AlB switch to "B", you will need to tune your TV to the cable box's output channel,
which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
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