Turn on the TV and set the TV to the appropriate video source. Plug the power cord into a power outlet or surge protector. Depending on the type of AV jacks on the video device and the TV, connect the Audio and Video OUT jacks on the video device to the Audio IN and Video IN jacks on the TV.ĥ. Connect the supplied audio cable to the R AUDIO and L AUDIO jacks on the back of your converter box, connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO jack on the back of your converter box, then connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding jacks on the back of the video device.Ĥ. Connect the coaxial cable from the antenna connection to the From Antenna jack on the back of your converter box.ģ. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the antenna connection to the video device, if connected.Ģ. You can connect your converter box to a video device, such as a VCR or DVD player, then connect the VCR or DVD player to the TV.ġ.Tune the TV to channel 3 if you used the coaxial cable to connect your converter.Ĭan I hook up other devices to my converter box? Turn on the TV and set the TV to the appropriate video source if you use the audio and video cables (composite cables) to connect your converter box to the TV. For best performance with this connection, change the Audio Output option to Mono.Ĥ. This connection provides the best picture and sound.Ĭonnect the supplied coaxial cable to the To TV(RF) jack on the back of your converter box, then connect the other end of the cable to the Antenna IN jack of the TV. Connect the supplied audio cable to the R AUDIO and L AUDIO jacks on the back of your converter box, connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO jack on the back of your converter box, then connect the other ends of the cables to the corresponding jacks on the back of the TV. Connect the coaxial cable to the From Antenna jack on the back of your converter box.ģ. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the Antenna IN jack on the back of the TV.Ģ. For more information about antennas and the available channels in your area, visit How do I make all of the connections for my converter box?ġ. Use a basic indoor set-top antenna designed to pick up both VHF and UHF, a set-top antenna that has a built-in signal amplifier, or an antenna mounted on your roof or in your attic.Move the antenna around the room or close to a window.Make sure your antenna is connected securely to both the converter box and the TV.Reception can vary by channel, depending on the location and broadcast power level of a given station.If you're really on the fringes-either too far from a tower or with too many obstacles in the way-you'll see a black screen that says "Weak or no signal." If you're getting marginal reception of digital signals, both the picture and sound might freeze or break up to the point that it's not watchable.Getting good UHF reception can be more difficult than VHF. The UHF band (channels 14 and higher) is more directional than VHF (channels 2-13) and more sensitive to obstacles (such as trees, tall buildings, and mountains) that lie between your antenna and the broadcast tower.You can check the signal strength by pressing the SIGNAL button on the converter’s remote. If your converter box is connected to an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.Check all of your connections to be sure they are securely connected.The converter box does not work with cable, satellite, or other pay television providers.Why am I receiving the error message “No Signal?” Why can't I adjust the sound or why am I not getting any sound on any channel?.I selected the correct time zone but the time is incorrect.Can I view those channels through my converter box? What do the different colored lights on the front of the box mean?.Where can I find more information about the government rebate?.Is the converter box compatible with cable and/or the cable coming from my wall?.
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