How Do I Change From Cable Input To Air Antenna W32l Tv With A Very Basic Remote

An external antenna can provide local over-the-air channels that might not be included in your cable package. Reception will vary depending on the antenna's range, location and obstructions blocking the signal. Sony LCD televisions are paired with a remote control that gives access to an-onscreen menu listing the various attached peripherals. Switching between an external antenna and a cable box is a simple process provided that external connections have been done properly. Remote controls vary slightly between television models. Familiarity with what the buttons do and when to use them is an important first step in achieving seamless transition between various peripherals.Make sure your cable box and external antenna are properly connected.Step

Turn on your TV using your cable remote.

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Point your Sony remote control at the TV screen and press the "Input" button.

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Select the "TV" icon on the screen's menu.

RCA manufactures remote controls supplied with its television sets as well as universal remote controls that can be programmed to work with other brands of equipment. Each remote control is built with rows of labeled buttons for managing different functions. The buttons along the top rows are the source inputs, which let you choose between watching cable TV, a videotape played back on a VCR, a DVD or other possible sources of video. Changing the input on an RCA TV is simply a matter of pressing the labeled button for the component you wish to use.

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Press the "On/Off" button on the remote control to activate the RCA TV.

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Press the "Cable" button to activate the input to a cable TV box or satellite receiver, if your TV is connected to satellite service.

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Press the "Video 1" button to activate the connection to a video component such as a DVD player.

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Press "Video 2" to change the input to the second video source, such as a VCR.

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There are a variety of reasons your TV doesn't display a picture or receive a signal. The most common reasons are listed below:

IMPORTANT: Check if your TV operates normally after completing each step. Refer to the supplied manual for model-specific information. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

1. Your TV may not display a picture if the indicator LED is blinking.
   • Refer to this article if the TV doesn't display a picture and the LED is blinking.
   • If the LED isn't blinking, continue to the next step.
2. An Audio/Video source device may not be connected properly:
   • No picture on the TV when connected to an Audio/Video (A/V) device.
3. Rescan the active channels if your TV is using direct cable or an over-the-air antenna.
   • During the TV service initial setup step, select the built-in tuner.
   • Skip this step if you are using a cable box or satellite receiver.
4. Make sure your TV input is set to a connected device. Refer to the following:
   • How to switch video inputs on your TV.
   • Problems when changing channels or inputs on the TV.
5. If you are using a satellite receiver, or other set-top box, your TV must be set to the base channel, which is Channel 3 or 4. After your TV displays a signal, use the remote control of the connected device to change the programs.
6. The connected device may be turned off or in standby mode. Turn the device on.
7. The selected channel may not be live or the media playing may be blank. Change the channel or try a different input device or movie.
8. The received signal may be weak.
   • If your TV uses an over-the-air antenna, you may need to adjust the antenna to improve the signal quality.
   • If your TV uses a cable or satellite box, you may need to contact your service provider for further assistance in improving the signal strength.
   • An optional distribution amplifier may help improve a weak signal. Visit your local electronics retailer for more information or to purchase a distribution amplifier.

The steps above should resolve the issue. If the problems persist, repair may be required. Go to Product Repair.