TV Hook-up with Cable

• Basic Cable Hook-Up
• Cable Hook-Up with Video Signal Splitter
• Cable Hook-Up with Video Amplifier and Video Signal Splitters
• Cable Hook-Up with Stereo Receivers

Basic Cable Hook-Up

Cable TV is delivered to a home or business by the Local Cable Provider. The signal is often delivered direct to a Wall Plate (A) or to a Cable Box (B). The Cable Box (B) is generally used when necessitated by the specific technology of your TV or VCR, or a specific requirement by the cable provider.

Required for these simple installations are 75 ohm coaxial Patch Cables (RG59/U or RG6/U).

We recommend RG6/U for optimal performance and to "future proof" your installation.

Cable Hook-Up with Video Signal Splitter

By using a video signal splitter, the incoming cable signal can be distributed to several locations/electronic devices.

See listing above for RG59/U and RG6/U ACE SKU numbers. We recommend RG6/U for optimal performance and to "future proof" your installation.

If all splitter outputs are not connected, connect 75 ohm terminator to prevent ghosting. - ACE No. 30805

Cable Hook-Up with Video Amplifier and Video Signal Splitter

We recommend a video amplifier when using a video signal splitter with more than three outputs.

Video Source: Incoming Cable Signal

See chart under "Basic Cable Hook-Up" for RG59/U and RG6/U ACE SKU numbers.

We recommend RG6/U for optimal performance and to "future proof" your installation.

If all splitter outputs are not connected, install a 75 ohm terminator to prevent ghosting.

Cable Hook-Up with Stereo Receivers

When a TV has LEFT and RIGHT stereo audio plugs...

...then the TV may be connected to a stereo receiver...connecting sound from the TV to LEFT and RIGHT speakers of the stereo receiver.

Use ACE stereo speaker cables to connect the TV to the stereo receiver.

Use ACE speaker wire to connect speakers. A smaller gauge number represents a larger diameter wire and offers the best performance. NOTE: 14 gauge speaker wire is recommended for distances greater than 50 feet.

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Check your state and local codes before starting any project. Follow all safety precautions. Information in this document has been furnished by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and associated contributors. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and safety. Neither NRHA, any contributor nor the retailer can be held responsible for damages or injuries resulting from the use of the information in this document.