Making connections from a TV source to a WinTV

There are four ways to make a TV connection to a WinTV
  • Connect an antenna to receive ATSC over-the-air HD TV
  • Connect to the output of a cable TV or satellite set top box through the 'RF out' connector on your cable/satellite box
  • Connect to the output of a cable TV or satellite set top box through the 'Video out' connector on your cable/satellite box
  • Connect to a cable TV wire from the wall

Here is a chart which shows some of the things you need to know about each type of connnection.

Roof top antenna

Cable or satellite TV set top box

Cable TV wire from the wall
 

Channel 3 output
(or other TV channel)

A/V output

  
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Which type of TV can this connection be used with?
 Over-the-air TV Cable or satellite TV box Cable or satellite TV box Cable TV
What format do I select when scanning for channels in WinTV?
 Digital ATSC Analog TV External inputs (S-Video or Composite video) Digital QAM plus
Analog TV
What remote control do I use to change channels?
 WinTV remote control Remote control from your set top box Remote control from your
set top box		 WinTV remote control
Notes

You can use a roof top antenna for best reception.

Most set top boxes allow you to switch to Channel 3 or 4. When you scan with WinTV, it will pick up the TV signal on the correct channel.

Some satellite receivers use channels 60, 70 or 73. But when you scan for Analog TV channels, WinTV will pick up whatever channel is being used by your set top box.

Most set top boxes have A/V connections on the back, which can go into the WinTV's A/V input.

Some cable TV networks transmit analog TV channels, so we recommend scanning for both Clear QAM and analog TV.

Not all cable TV networks transmit clear QAM. Check with your local cable TV operator for the availability of clear QAM in your area.