RCA F27677 Connection Manual

CONNECTIONS

GUIDE

To Find
Your Hook.up
111rn To
Page 1

Connecting TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box) and

No VCR (Hook-up 1A) ................................................................................................... 2

Monaural VCR (Hook-up 1B) ........................................................................................ 3

Stereo VCR (Hook-up 1C) ............................................................................................ 4

Cable With Cable Box Required for All Cha_nels and

No VCR (Hook-up 2A) ................................................................................................... 5

Monaural VCR (Hook-up 2B) ........................................................................................ 6

Stereo VCR (Hook-up 2C) ............................................................................................ 7

Cable With Cable Box Required for Some Channels and

No VCR (Hook-up 3A) .................................................................................................. 8

Monaural VCR (Hook-up 3B) ...................................................................................... 9

Stereo VCR (Hook-up 3C) ........................................................................................... 10

Satellite, Cable, and

No VCR (Hook-up 4A) ..................................... .............................................................. 11

Monaural VCR (Hook-up 4B) ................................. .................................... ................ 12

Stereo VCR (Hook-up 4C) ........ ,.................................................................................... 13

Satellite, Antenna, and

No VCR (Hook-up 5A) ....................................... _.................................................. .......14

Monaural VCR (Hook-up 5B) ...................................................................................... 15

Stereo VCR (Hook-up 5C) ............................................................ ............................... 16

Audio System ......................................................................................... 17

Ordering Accessories Cables and Adapters ........................................ _.................. ..........18-19

Order Form .............................................................................. :........ 19-20

References

Guide to Connection Panel ............................................... ..: ............ 21

Things to Know Before Connecting Cable,,; ............................... 22

Protect Your Components from Power Surges
Avoid Audio Hum by Positioning Cables Correctly
Protect your Components from Overheating
Connect Audio/Video Cables for Best Results

Trouble Checks ................................................................................23-27

Glossary ............................................................................................. 28-29

You need only one page in this book to hook up your T'_L Answer 'the

questions and follow the steps below.

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Where does your TV signal come from?

If you have a cable box and are unsure of how it works, select arswer 3 below.

Choose one answer from below.

[7 1. Antenna or cable without a cable box

[_ 2. Cable with cable box required for all channels

[] 3. Cable with cable box required for only some channels

Example: Premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, Disney,etc.

CJ 4. Satellite and cable

_1 5. Satellite and antenna

What are you connecting to the TV?

If you have a VCR and are unsure of how it works, select answer B below.

Choose oneanswer from below.

EJ A. No VCR

B. Monaural VCR

C] C. Stereo VCR

3. Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from

question #2. This is your hookup.

Example: If you choose 1 and C, your hookup is I__C_C.

Answer From Question #1 [!!

1 2 3 4 5

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Question #2 B 1B - page 3 2B - page 6 3B - page 9 ! 4B - page 12 i 5B - page 15

C i 1C-page4 , 2C-page7 3C-pagelO 4C-page13 : 5C-page16

4. Turn to the page shown in the chart for your hookup. This is the only

page you will need.

1

Connecting TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box)

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Picture-!in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

YES

NO

NO

Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO

different channel on TV

2, Select accessories needed.

Orderform is on page 19.

A. Some antennas require an adapter.

Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

Cable or

VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF

2

Connecting TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without

Cable Box) and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR

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Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES

different channel on TV

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
B. Two audio/video cables.

C. Some antennas require an adapter.

Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.

C. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

Cable or

VHF & UHF

OR

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

,\

VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF

OR

IGHT

OJT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

CABLE[

MONO

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture
(rLotall models have PIP)

YES

Hear Stereo Playback from

Stereo VCR i YES

I.

Record one channel I
with VCR and watch i YES
dLfferent channel on TV

1 Select accessories needed.

Grder form is on page 19.

A. One coaxial cable.
B, Three audio/video cables.

CI One S-Video cable if VCR has an

$-VHS o:r S-VIDEO connector.
Some antennas require an adapter.

Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

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3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cable.
B, Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

D. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

Cable or

VHF & UHF

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OR

Choose Your Type of Antenr_a or Cable

VHF & UHF VHF UPIF

C

VHF UHF

STEREO VCR

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

IN R I./MONO

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VIDEO TV

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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box

Required for All Channels

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Pichare-in-Picture

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo playback from

Stereo VCR

Record one channel

with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

YES

NO

NO

NO

2. Select accessories needed.

Order.form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.

:3. Connect as shown.

AI Connect coaxial cable.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

CABLE

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VIDEO

INPUT

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OUT AUDIO IN ',

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MONO

CABLE
BOX

TV

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for

All Channels and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
B::oadcasts

YES

Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the
VCR (not all models have PIP)

Hear Stere() Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different Channel on TV

YES

NO

NO

1 Select accessories needed.

G'rder form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B, Two aucho/video cables.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.

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CABLE
BOX

MONAURAL
VCR

4, Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

A

VIDEO

INPUT

OUT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO[@

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MONO

CABLE/
ANTENNA

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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for

AIIIChannels and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to: CABLE

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES

Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the YES

VCR (not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from

Stereo VCR

, YES

Record one channel

with VCR and watch NO

different channel on TV

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Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A. Two coaxial cables.

B. Three audio/video cables.

C. One S-Video cable if VCR has an

S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector. "

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Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.

B. Connect audio/video cables.

C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

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CABLE

BOX

A

STEREO VCR

: S-rIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

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ANTENNA

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Connecting "IV to
Cable With Cable Box Required

for Some Channels

1. Use this hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture
(. ot all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from

SI-ereoVCR

Record one channel

with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

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YES

NO

NO

NO

A _ SIGNAL CABLE BOX

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2. Select accessories needed. C

Order form is on page I9.
A. One signal splitter.
E. Four coaxial cables.
C. One A-B switch.

Connect as shown.

A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.

C. Connect A-B switch.

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I'ollow the steps in the Startup
,,;ection of your User's Guide.

A-B SWITCH

VIDEO

INPUT

OUT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO L_LI_J /_CABLEI

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Connecting TV to

Cable With Box Requ

ired for

Some Channels and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to: CABLE

Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts,

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Use Picture-in-Picture i

YES

(not all models have PIP)

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Hear Stereo Playback from i

NO

Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

YES

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Select accessories needed.

Orderform ison page 19.

A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.

C. Two audio/video cables.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.

C. Connect audio/video cables.

4.. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

A

B

CABL.E BOX

SIGNAL
SPLITTER

MONAURAL VCR

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Connecting TV to

Cable With Box Required for
Sorne Channels and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)

YES

Hear Stereo Playback from ;

i YES

S_:ereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

YES

i Select accessories needed.

Or&r form isonpage19.

A; One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.

C. Three audio/video cables.

D. One S-Video cable if VCR has an

S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect signal splitter.

3. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/video cables.

D. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

A

CABLE

B

SIGNAL
SPLITTER

CABLE

BOX

STEREO VCR

' S-VIDEO VIDEO

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_IN FROM ANT. _ IN@

IN

CH3 CH4

I_OUT TO "IV

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AUDIO

OUT(_ NO

D

OUT AUDIO

S-VIDEO ,_ CABLE/

@ M(INO _ ANTENNA

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Connecting TV to
Satellite and Cable

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

"UR_

YES

YES

NO

NO

1 Select accessories needed.

Order forrn is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable if a cable box is

required.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver

has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO

connector.

m Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.

C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

4i. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

CABLE

A

i CABLE BOX

J IF REQUIRED

SATELLITE DISH

MONO

TV

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Connecting TV to

Saltellite, Cable, and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture

_ YES

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I YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from _
Stereo VCR ! NO

Record one channel !

with VCR and watch I YES
different channel on TV I

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2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A. Three coaxial cables if cable box is

required. Two coaxial cables if cable
box is not required.

B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver

has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO

connector.

1 Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of yourUser's Guide.

CABLE

CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED

A

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SATELLITE DISH

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SATELLITE RECEIVER

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IN FROM

SAT.

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B

A

OUT AUDIO

S-VIDEO

CABLE/

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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

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YES

YES

YES

YES

,1 Select accessories needed.

Orderform ison page19.

A. Two coaxial cables if cable box is

required. One coaxial cable if cable

box is not required.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S-Video cables if satellite

receiver and VCR have S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.

Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cable(s).
B. Connect audio/video cables.

C. Connect S-Video cable(s) if desired.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

CABLE

CABLE BOX
IF REQL!IRED

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SATELLITE DISH

A

SATELLITE RECEIVER',

VCR

TV

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Connecting TV to
Satellite and Antenna

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture

,_not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from

Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

YES

YES

NO

NO

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A. Three audio/video cables.

B. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver

has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.

C. Some antennas require an adapter.

Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

3, Connect as shown.

A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
C. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.

SATELLITE DISH

SATELLITE RECEIVER

CH3 _ii_
CH4 U

UHF VHF

CABLEI
ANTENNI_,

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UHF VHF VHF P-UHF VHF & UHF

IN FROM

SAT.

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from

NO

Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES

different channel on TV

= Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A. Three coaxial cables.

B. Three audio/video cables.

C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver

has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.

D. Some antennas require an adapter.

Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

D. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF

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VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT

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S-VIDEO

MONO ,_._/ANTENNA

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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

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Use Picture-in-Picture

(not all models have PIP)

,, ,,,,

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

YES

YES

YES

YES

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A. One coaxial cable.
B. Six audio/video cables.

C. Two S.-Video cables if satellite

receiver and VCR have an S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.

D. Some antennas require an adapter.

Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-V'ldeo cable(s) if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

secUon of your User's Guide.

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF

ADAPT

,:S"J i_:;__ ................. SATELI..ITE RECEIVER !

CH3 i1_ _ OUT _)

0U1"IO W $-VIOEO

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STEREO

VCR

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MONO I ANTENNA

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Connecting TV to

Audio System (select models only)

1. Use this hookup to:

Hear sound through the speakers

connect, ed_

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A. Two single audio cables.

1 Connect as shown.

A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Insert plugs completely to avoid

audio hum.

4, Place speakers.

A. Place speakers at least eight inches

away from the TV to prevent color

streaks in the picture.

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1

Operate amplifier.

A. Turn on TV and amplifier.

B. Press TV button on front of

amplifier.

C. Adjust the amplifier's volume for

normal listening.

D. Control sound with the VOLUME

buttons on the TV's remote.

E. Turn off the TV's internal speakers if

desired with the SPEAKERS

ON/OFF feature described in the
User' sGuide.

Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

A

SPEAKER

These AUDIO OUT jacks
are not on all models.

S-VIDEO

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INPUT

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MON0

CABLE/
ANTENNA

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W AUX VCR CO I.DISC "IUNER PHONE

STEREO AMPLIFIER

SPEAKER

This set incorporates special circuits
which enhance stereo imaging and

effect when used with the TV's own
speakers. If external speakers are
used, the stereo effect may decrease.

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Coaxial Cables . .._,L,, _, , _r ..... .....

Audio/Video Cables ......

Screw-on Coaxial

Cable

Used to attach antenna
connectors o1_the back of

your TV or VCR for a
secure connection.

#AH037 (3-ft)

Single Audio/Vide,:)
Cable

Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks. Cable is

shielded and has an RCA-
type plug on each en:t.

Gold-'ripped Cables

#AH069G (3-.)
#AH070G (6-ft)

Push-on Coaxial Cable

Used to attaclh antenna _'_ _"
c_nnectors on the back of

your TV or VCR for a quick Gold-Tipped Cables
c_nnection.

#AH065G (6-.)
#AH066G (10-if)

Double Audio/Video
Cable

Used to connect AUDIO or

VIDEO jacks and has, two

plugs on each end. Ca_,gleis
color-coded and shielded

and has RCA-type plugs on
each end.

Gold-Tipped Cable

#AH075G (6-ft)

S-Video Cables

,>- Video Cable

Used to connect a
compatible S-Video
component to the S-VIDEO

connector on your TV.

Cable has a multi-pin

connector Oil each end.

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#VAA014 (5-.)
#VAA020 (8-.)

Triple Audio/Video

Cable

Used to connect AUDIO and
VIDEO jacks and ha_ three

plugs on each end. Cable is

color-coded and shielded
and has RCA-type F,lugs on

each end,

Double Audio Cable

Used to connect AUDIO

jacks not VIDEO jacks.

Cable is color-coded and
shielded and has RCA-type

plugs on each end.

Gold-Tipped Cable

#AH077G (6-ft)

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Gold-Tipped Cable

#AH072G (3-.)

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Antenna Adapters ....... '_

Antenna Adapter

Used to connect a
twin-lead cable to the

connector on your TV

or VCR.

Adapter
#193983

Antenna Adapter

Used to attach one
coaxial cable and one
twin-lead cable to the

connector on your TV

or VCR.

Adapter
#197551

Antenna Adapter

Used to attach two
twin-lead cables to

the connector on your
TV or VCR.

Adapter

#193984

Signal Splitters ...... ____a.._

Splitter

Used to separate

incoming signal and

send to separate Splitter
devices. #AH047

Signal Switch

A-B Switch

Used to send a signal
to one of two separate

devices.

A-B Switch

#AH041

Order Form

(Book No. 1Q57 400-01A, Rev 1)

Description

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Coaxial Cable

Length: 3-ft

Coaxial Cable

Length: 6-ft

Coaxial Cable

Length: 10-ft

S-VHS Video Cable

Length: 5-ft

S-VHS Video Cable

Length: 8-ft

Single Audio/Video Cable

Length: 3-ft

Single Audio/Video Cable

Length: 6-ft

Double Audio/Video Cable

Length: 6-ft

Triple Audio/Video Cable

Length: 6-ft

Double Audio Cable

Length: 3-ft

Antenna Adapter

Antenna Adapter

Antenna Adapter

Splitter

A-B Switch

Part No. :?rice

AH037 $ 3.95

AH065G $ 6.99

AH066G $ 8.99

VAA014 $27.55

VAA020 $29.95

AH069G $ 5.99

AH070G $ 7.99

AH075G $10.99

AH077G $14.99

AH072G $ 8.99

193983 $ 6.95

197551 $11.40

193984 $10.73

AH047 $ 3.99

AH041 $14.95

Qty Total

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ...............................$

Sales Tax .................................................................................. -..............

We are required by law to collect the appropriate

sales tax for each individual state, county, a_d locality

to which the merchandise is being sent.

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Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ............................................$ 5.00

Total Amount Enclosed ..................................................................... $

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.
No COD or CASH.

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Charge your order on your VISA

or MasterCard by

filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your VISA card

VISA"

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My card expires: rT_ r_

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your MasterCard

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above your

name on

MasterCard

expires:

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

PLEASE

Print or type your name and

address clearly. This will be your
mailing label.

A complete and correct order will

save you days of waiting.

Name"

Street:

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United States and Canada Orders

Order by phone using your VISA or
MasterCard. Call the toll-free number hsted
below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern

Standard Tim_. Use this number only to
place an order for accessory items listed on

this order form.

1-800-338-0376

Most orders are _hipped UPS within 72
hours of receipt. If it is not possible to ship
within 30 day% we will notify you.

For mail ordel, detach and mail the
completed order form with credit card

information, money order, or check in u.s.
currency (made payable to Thomson

Consumer Elect::onics, Inc.) to the following
address:

Video Accessories
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Guide to Connection Panel

The connections panel is on the back of your TV. This is where you

connect the cables and components. Most connections can be made

with the three basic cable types shown below. To order cables, see

pages 18-20.

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS

(not on all models)

Used to connect a
system. Sound comes

through the TV's

speakers and stereo
amplifier's speakers.

Use audio or
audio / video cables.

l_.udio/Video

Cable

S-VIDEO CONNECTOR

{not on all models)

Used to connect a compatible
component such as satellite
receiver, laserdisc player, VCR,
or camcorder. Use an S-Video
cable to connect S-Video

components.

S-Video Cable

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

Used to connect a VCR, laserdisc player,
satellite receiver, oJ:camcorder. To see the

picture coming fro:on the component you
connected, select: channel 00 on l'he TV or

press the INPUT button. Use
audio / video cable 3.

Audio/Video

Cable

CONNECTION

R_,NEL ON

IM=CK OF TV

CABLE/ANTENNA CONNECTOR

Used to attach antenna or cable. Use a
coaxial cable for this connection.

Coaxial
Cable

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Things to Know Before Connecting Cables

Protect your components from
power surges

Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.

Always turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or
disconnect any cables.

Aw,id audio hum or interference by
positioning cables correctly

• Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back panel

instead of straight down the middle after you connect your
components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the
audio/video cables as mu.ch as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to
the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.

Protect your components from
overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange

the components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components

Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a
stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising
from it will not flow around other components.

Connect audio/video cables for best
results

• Required for picture-in-picture feature (this feature is not on all

models).

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

No picture or sound Check your connections.

Make sure TV's power cord is plugged into a wall socket.
Make sure TV is turned on.
Make sure TV is tuned to correct channel. If TV is tuned to channel 00,

turn on component connected to TV's AUDIO and VIDEO jacks.
Make sure TV is tuned to the output channel (usu_flly 02, 03, or 04) if

using a cable box.

No sound

Make sure the TV's internal speakers are turned on.

No stereo sound Connect the three audio and video cables from lhe component',; outputs

to the TV's inputs, then select channel 00 on TV tohear stereo fl:om a
stereo component.

Make sure the TV's stereo feature is turned on.

Sound comes from only
one speaker

Make sure the monaural (not stereo) component',; AUDIO OUT'is
connected to the TV's AUDIO IN jack labeled tdMONO.

Check the speaker wire connections if you connected an amplifier.

Color streaks appear in the
picture

Make sure all cables are firmly seated in their jackS.

Place external speakers at least 8 inches away fror:l the TV.

VCR

No picture

For connections 1B, 1C, 4C, 5C:

1. Make sure the VCR is turned on and tuned to _n active channel.

2. Select channel 00 on the TV when VCR is connected to the TV using the

the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

VCR (continued)

No picture

Checks and Adjustments

i

For connections 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C:

1. Make sure the VCR is turned on.

2. Make sure the cable box is turned on and the VCR is tuned to the
output channel (usually 02, 03, or 04) of the cable box.

3. Select channel 00 on the TV when VCR is connected to the TV using the

the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

For connections 4B, 5B:

1. Tune the TV to channel 03 or 04, the same channel the VCR CH3/CH4
switch is set to.

2. Place the TV/VCR button in the VCR position to see the picture from
the VCR.

Can't record one channel
with the VCR while

watching a different
channel on the TV

For connections 2B, 2C:

possible with these connections because only one channel at a time

Not
can come from the cable box.

For connections 1B, 1C:

1. Turn on TV and select channel 00 on the TV.

2. Turn on VCR, insert tape, select channel to record with CHANNEL
buttons on VCR, and then press RECORD on VCR.

3. Press TVNGR button on VCR (also called TV/VGR switch).

4. Change channel on TV with TV's CHANNE[. buttons.

For connections 3B, 3C:

1. Turn on TV and select channel 00 on TV.

2. Turn on cable box.

3. Turn on VCR and use CHANNEL buttons on VCR to tune the VCR to
the output channel of the cable box (usua]ly 02, 03, or 04).

4. Select channel to record with CHANNEL bu*:tons on cable box.

5. Insert tape into VCR and then press RECORD button on VCR.

6. Change channel on TV with TV's CHANNEl_ buttons to view another
channel. The recording will not be affected. Tune TV to channel 00 if

you want to see what is being recorded.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble Checks and Adjustments

VC_____KR

Can't record one channel
with the VCR while
watchi_g a different channel
on the TV

For connections 4B, 5B:

1. Turn on TV, VCR, satellite receiver, and cable box (if required).

2. Make sure IRD/TV switch on satellite receiver is in TV position so signal
from cable box or antenna is coming out the OUT TO TV jack on the
satellite receiver.

3. If cable box is required, use CHANNEL buttor_s on VCR to tune VCR to
output channel of cable box (usually 02, 03, or 04).

4. Select channel 03 or 04 on TV (depending on the position of the
GH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR).

5. Select desired channel with CHANNEL buttons on cable box if cable box
is required. If cable box is not required, seled desired channel with

CHANNEL buttons on VCR.

6. Insert tape in VCR and press RECORD on VCR.

7. To watch satellite channel, select channel 00 on TV.

8. Then select desired channel to watch with CHANNEL buttons on

satellite receiver.

For connections 4C, 5C:

1. Turn on TV and select channel 00 on TV with remote.

2. Turn on satellite receiver and select desired sateTLlitechannel with
CHANNEL buttons on satellite receiver.

3. Turn on VCR and set it to line mode (see glossar.¢) so youcan see the
satellite signal coming into its AUDIONIDEO INjacks.

4. Insert tape in VCR and press RECORD on VCR

5. Press "I'V/VCRbutton on VCR. This lets the cable signal flow directly
out of the OUT TO IV jack of the VCR without affecting the recording.

6. If cable box is required, turn on cable box, change channel on TV to
output channel of cable box (usually 02, 03, or 04), and select desired

channel with CHANNEL buttons on cable box.

7. If cable box is not required, select desired channel with CHANNEL
buttons on TV.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Satellite Receiver

No picture

For connections 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B:

1. Make sure satellite receiver is turned on and tuned to an actwe
channel.

2. Select channel 00 on the TV.

For connections 4C, 5C:

1. Turn on TV and tune it to channel 00.

2. Turn on satellite receiver.

3. Turn on VCR and set it to line mode (see glossary).

4. Select desired channel with CHANNEL button:_ on satellite receiver.

Cable Box

No Picture

For connections 2A, 4A:

1. Turn on cable box and tune to an active channel.

2. Tune TV to output channel (usually 02, 03, or 04) of cable box.

3. Select desired channel with CHANNEL buttons on the cable box.

For connections 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C:

1. Turn on cable box and tune to an active channel.

2. Tune the TV to the output channel (usually 02, 03, or 04) of the cable

box with VCR turned off. With VCR turned on, tune VCR to output

channel of cable box and select channel 00 on the TV.

3. Select desired channel with CHANNEL buttors on the cable box.

For connection 3A:

1. Turn on cable box and tune to a premium channel.

2. Tune the TV to the output channel of cable box.

3. Place A-B switch in the B position to watch premium channels.

4. Place A-B switch in the A position to watch o:her channels when cable
box is not needed.

For connection 4B:

1. Turn off satellite recewer or press IRD/'I-V switch on satellile receiver.

2. Turn off VCR, or press TV/VGR button on VCR.

For connection 4C:

1. Turn off VCR, or press TVNCR button on VCR.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble Checks and Adjustments

Picture-in-Picture

(not on all TV models)

No Picture

For connections 1A, 2A, and 3A:

Picture-in-Picture is not possible with these cormections.

For connections 2B and 2C:

Picture-in-Picture is possible with these connections when playing a tape
in the VCR.

1. Turn on TV, then turn on cable box to desired channel.

2. Insert tape in VCR and press PLAY.

3. Press the TV/VCR button to return to TV control.
41 Turn on Picture-in-Picture feature.

5. Tune TV to channel 00.

For all other connections:

1. Make sure a component such as a VCR or camcorder is connected to

the TV's AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks.

2. Turn on TV to watch one picture through the CABLE/ANTENNA

connector.

3. Turn on component connected to AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks.

4. Tune TV to channel 00 to see the other picture.

For S-Video connection:

Be sure to connect the regular VIDEO cable for picture-in-picture when
you have an S-VHS component connected to the TV with an S-VHS
cable. The S-VIDEO signal cannot be used for picture-in-picture.

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Glossary

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Adapter

Accessory used to attach antenna cables to the
round antenna connector on the TV.

Antenna

Antenna used to receive local broadcast.
Usually an outdoor roof antenna, attic type

antenna, or indoor dipole type antenna (some-
times referred to as rabbit ears).

Audio/Video Cables

Cables that carry sound and picture signals
from one component to another.

Cable

A system of distributing TV signals to a home
suppofled by a cable company.

Cable Box

Required by some cable companies to receive
all or some Cable channels.

Cable Box Required for All Channels

Required by some cable companies to receive
all cable channels.

Cable Box Required for Some
Channels

Required by some cable companies to receive
premium channels like HBO, Showtime, etc.

CATV

Abbreviation used for Cable TV.

CH3/CH4 Switch

Located on components such as VCRs,
satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. Lets you
select the output channel of the component..

Coaxial Cable

A cable surrounded by a protective shielding
to prevent interference.

Component

Any device such a_ a VCR, camcorder,

laserdisc, satellite ,'eceiver, amp]ifier, etc.

Connection Panel'

Name given to area on back of TV where you

connect additional components Also called
"jack panel."

IN Jacks

Jacks on back of component to which the OUT
jacks from other components areconnected.

Used to receive signals from that component.

INPUT Jacks

See IN Jacks.

IRD/TV Switch,

Controls the signal coming out of the
receiver's OUT TO "IVjack. Lets you choose
between either satellite signals or signals from

whatever is connected to the receiver's GATV

INjack.

Jack Panel

See Connection Pa;_el.

Jacks

See INlacks or O_JTJacks.

LIMONO (le_'monaural) Jack

Used to connect a monaural component with

only one audio jack. Sound comes through

both TV's left and right speakers.

Line Input

Used on a VCP to switch between the VCR
signal and the signal of the component

connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO iN jacks
of the VCR.

Line Mode

See Line Input.

Glossary

Monaural

A component with only one audio channel.

Mono

Slang for monaural. See Monaural.

OUT Jacks

Jacks on back of component to which the IN
jacks from other components are connected.
Used to send signals to that component.

Output Channel of Cable Box

Channel to which TV is tuned to see the
signal coming from the cable box.

Output Channel of VCR

Channel to which TV is tuned to see the

signal coming from the VCR. See CH3/CH4
Switch.

Output Jacks

See OUT Jacks.

Picture-in-picture

A feature that allows you to watch two
channels at same time, a small picture within

a big picture. One of the pictures must come

from a VCR or other component connected to
the TV.

PIP

Abbreviation for picture-in-picture explained
above.

Premium Channels

Scrambled cable channels such as HBO or

Showtime that may require a cable box to
unscramble.

S-VIDEO

Super Video, another name for S-VHS. The
S-VIDEO jack or the TV lets you connect
compatible S-Video components. See S-VHS.

Scrambled Channel

Some cable companies require their
customers to rent a cable box to unscramble

the channel for viewing.

Splitter

An accessory used to divide an incoming
signal and send it to two separate
components. See picture on page 19.

Stereo

A two-channel sound system using separate
right and left channels.

"lr'VNCR Buttan

Controls the sig_al coming out of the VCRs
OUT TO TV connector. It switches the signal
between the VCR and TV. When this button

is set to VCR, you see the picture from a
channel on the VCR. When tlxis button is set

to TV, you see the signal from TV no matter
what the VCR is doing. Seeyour VCR manual.

TVNCR Swit_ch

See WNCR Bu':ton.

VCR

V_ideo Cassette i_ecorder.

VCR Button

See "TVNCR Button."

S-VHS

A Super VHS recording format that improves
the picture quality. It is found on some VCRs

and camcorders.

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