How do I Convert a RCA 420 Re to Fta?

You can watch your local stations and some FTA channels with the RCA 420.

The RCA 420 is a satellite receiver that typically is used on the DirecTV satellite service. It is also capable of receiving standard, free-to-air programming like your local stations and even Spanish-based content. Because you can watch FTA programs with your RCA 420, you just need to hook up the receiver to an FTA satellite dish and connect the equipment with your home television.

Things You'll Need

• Component video cables
• RCA audio cables

Instructions

1. Connect the cable running from your FTA satellite dish into the "In" port on the back of the RCA 420.

2. Insert the component video cables into the "Component Out" ports on your receiver, then attach the opposite ends of the cables into the "Component In" ports on the TV.

3. Plug the RCA audio cables into the "Audio Out" ports on your RCA 420, then attach the free ends of the cables into the "Audio In" ports on your television system.

4. Power on the television and the RCA 420. Select "Component Video" as the input source on your TV.

References

• CNET Reviews: RCA 420

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish