RCA PS32108 Connection Manual

CONNECTIONS

GUIDE

SHOWS HOW

YOUR TV _

To Find
Your Hook-up
Turn 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 Channels 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) . ............ L....._................. .............................. i................. .......... 14

Monaural VCR (Hook-up 5B) ................... i....... i......................................................... 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 Cables ...............................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 m this book to hook up your 'IV. Answer the
questions and follow the steps below.

•

Where does your TV signal come from?

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

Choose one answer from below.

O 1. Antenna or cable without a cable box

Cable with cable box required for all channels

Cable with cable box required for only some channels

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

Satellite and cable

Satellite and antenna

2. What are you connecting to the TV?

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

Choose one answer from below.

O A. No VCR

[_ B. Monaural VCR

[_ 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 1C.

Answer From Question #1

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1A - page 2

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Answer From I
Question t/2 B 1B- page 3 2B - page 6

C _C- page _

2A - page 5 3A - page 8

4A - page 11

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5A - page 14

3B - page 9 _B - page 12 5B - page 15

5C - page 16

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

page you will need.

Connecting TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without Cable•Box)

1. Use this hookup to:

1

3.

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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

NO

NO

NO

Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A.

Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.

Connect as shown.

A. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

Cable or

VHF & UHF

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

VHF & UHF VHF UHF

VIDEO \
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Connecting TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without

Cable Box) and Monaural 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

YES

YES

NO

YES

= 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 toantenna

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

A

RIGHT=

OUT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

CABLE/

MONO / ANTENNA

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•Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without

Cable Box) and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES

........................................ •....... i..........................

Use Picture-in-Picture i

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from

YES

Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

YES

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if VCR 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 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

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

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B

TV

A

CABLE/

MONO ANTENNA

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4

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box

Required for All Channels

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

NO

NO

NO

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A. One coaxial cable.

3. Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cable.

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

S-VIDEO

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CABLE

BOX

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VIDEO

RIGHT_ TV

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OUT AUDIO IN ,

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MONO

5

Connecting TV to

Cable With Cable Box Required for

All Channels and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the
VCR (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

1 Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

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

CABLE

(_IN FROM ANT

_) OUTTO TV

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CH3 CH4

CABLE

BOX

MONAURAL

VCR

3, Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.

B. Connect audio/video cables.

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

6

A

B

VIDEO

INPUT

OUT AUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

MONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

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Connecting "IV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Stereo VCR

1, use this hookup to: CABLE

Receive Stereo

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the
VCR (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

NO

= 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.

0 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

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STEREO VCR

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VIDEO AUDIO

OUT_ 0

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INPUT

IN

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MONO _ ANTENNA

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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required

for Some Channels

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo

Broadcasts

Use Hcture-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 signal splitter.

B. Four coaxial cables.

C. One A-B switch.

1 Connect as shown.

A. Connect signal splitter.

B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect A-B switch.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

CABLE

VIDEO

INPUT

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1

B

TV

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Connecting TV to

Cable With Box Requ

ired for

Some Channels and Monaural 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

YES

YES

NO

YES

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Two audio/video cables.

n 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

CABLE

SIGNAL
SPLITTER

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IN FROM ANT

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CABLE BOX

MONAURAL VCR

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TV

RIGHT_

OUTAUDIO IN

S-VIDEO

MONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

9

Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for

Some Channels and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts i

Use Picture-in-Picture f YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

YES

YES

1 Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

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.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/videocables.

D. Connect S-Video cable if desired.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

CABLE

A _ SIGNAL

SPLI'rl'ER i _,.

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CABLE

BOX

STEREO VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

OUT _NO

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VIDEO

OUT AUDIO

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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

YES

YES

NO

NO

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form 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.

1 Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cable.

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.

CABLE

SATELLITE DISH

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IIONO

(_) CABLEI

ANTENNA

TV

11

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Monaural 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

YES

YES

NO

YES

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 your User's Guide.

CABLE

SATELLITE DISH

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SATELLITE RECEIVER ',

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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

YES

YES

YES

YES

al Select accessories needed.

Order formis on page 19.

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.

3. Connect as shown.

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

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

CABLE

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CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED

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SATELLITE DISH

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SATELLITE RECEIVER

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STEREO VCR

4. Follow the steps In the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

TV

CABLE I

) ANTENNA

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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

SATELLITE DISH

SATELLITE RECEIVER

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CAW I VIDEO AUDIO

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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.

Connect as shown.

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

C. Connect adapter to antenna

if needed.

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

TV

OR OR OR

UHF VHF UHF VHF & UHF VHF & UHF

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

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

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

YES

YES

NO

Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV

2. 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

/

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/

D

ADAPTERS

MONAU RAL VCR

UHF VHF UHF

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A

B

VIDEO

C

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IN FROM

SAT.

TV

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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, 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

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.

u

Connect as shown.

A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable(s) 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 V'HF UHF VHF UHF

B

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B

STEREO

VCR

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VIDEO

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IN FROM

SAT.

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Connecting TV to
Audio System (select models only)

1. Use this hookup to:

Hear sound through the speakers j
connected to the amplifier.

2. Select accessories needed.

Order form is on page 19.

A. Two single audio cables.

B 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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Operate amplifier.

A. Turn on TV and amplifier.
B. Press "IV 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's Guide.

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

@

MONO

(_ CABLEI

ANTENNA

TV

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

Audio/Video Cables ......... --_-_

Screw-on Coaxial
Cable

Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of

your TV or VCR for a
secure connection.

#AH037 (3-ft)

Single Audio/Video
Cable

Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks. Cable is

shielded and has an RCA-
type plug on each end.

Gold-Tipped Cables

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

Push-on Coaxial Cable

Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of

your TV or VCR for a quick

connection.

Gold-Tipped Cables

#AHO65G (6-ft)

#AH066G (10-ft)

Double Audio/Video
Cable

Used to connect AUDIO or

VIDEO jacks and has two

plugs on each end. Cable is
color-coded and shielded

and has RCA-type plugs on
each end.

Gold-Tipped Cable

#AH075G (6-ft)

S-Video Cables ..........

S- Video Cable

Used to connect a

compatible S-Video
component to the S-VIDEO

connector on your TV.
Cable has a multi-pin

connector on each end.

#VAA014 (5-ft)

#VAA020(8-ft)

Triple Audio/Video
Cable

Used to connect AUDIO and
VIDEO jacks and has three

plugs on each end. Cable is
color-coded and shielded

and has RCA-type plugs 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)

Gold-Tippe/d Cable

#AH072G (3-ft)

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Antenna Adapters mammmamma

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

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

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.

AH037

AH065G

AH066G

VAA014

VAA020

AH069G

AH070G

AH075G

AH077G

AH072G

193983

197551

193984

AH047

AH041

Price

$ 3.95

$ 6.99

$ 8.99

$27.55

$29.95

$ 5.99

$ 7.99

$10.99

$14.99

$ 8.99

$ 6.95

$11.40

$10.73

$ 3.99

$14.95

Qty

Total

Prices are subject to change without notice•

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

Sales Tax.................................................................................................$._

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salestaxforeach individualstate, county, and locality

towhich themerchandiseisbeingsent.

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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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or MasterCard by

filling in below

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United States and Canada Orders
Order by phone using your VISA or
MasterCard. Call the toll-free number listed

below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern

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

this order form.

1-800-338-0376

Most orders are shipped UPS within 72
hours of receipt. If it is not possible to ship
within 30 days, we will notify you.

For mail order, detach and mail the
completed order form with credit card
information, money order, or check in U.S.

currency (made payable to Thomson
Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following

address:

Video Accessories
PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

For more current information on these
accessories, write to the following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088

International Orders

This offer is valid only in the United States
and Canada. For international orders, please
send your request for a price quotation (not
an order) to:

International Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Distributor & Special Products

2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ USA 08096-2088

Guide to Connection l'anel

The connections panel is on the back of your IV. 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.

Audio/Video
Cable

S-VIDEO CONNECTOR

(not on all models)

t 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

AUDION1DEO INPUT JACKS

Used to connect a VCR, laserdisc player,

satellite receiver, or camcorder. To see the
picture coming from the component you

Audio/Video
Cable

connected, select channel 00 on the TV or
press the INPUT button. Use

audio/video cables.

CONNECTION

PANEL ON

BACK 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.

Avoid 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 much 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

TV

No picture or sound

Checks and Adj ustments

i i ii

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 (usually 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 the component's outputs
to the TV's inputs, then select channel 00 on TV to hear stereo from 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's AUDIO OUT is
connected to the TV's AUDIO INjack labeled I.!MONO.

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 from the TV.

VCR

No picture

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

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

2. Select channel 00 on the TV when VCR is connected to the TV using the
the AUDIO and VIDEO INjacks.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

VCR (con_-ed)

No picture

Checks and Adjustments

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 c.hannel (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 INjacks.

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 TVNCFI 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:
Not possible with these connections because only one channel at a time

can come from the cable box.

For connections 1B, 1C:
11 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 TVNCR button on VCR (also called "I'VNCR switch).

4. Change channel on TV with TV's CHANNEL 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 (usually 02, 03, or 04).

4. Select channel to record with CHANNEL buttons 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......._R (continued)

Can't record one channel
with the VCR while

watching 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 [RD/'I'Vswitch 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 buttons 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
CH3/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, select 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 satellite channel with
CHANNEL buttons on satellite receiver.

3. Turn on VCR and set it to line mode (see glossary) so you can see the
satellite signal coming into its AUDIONIDEO INjacks.

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

5. Press "I'VNCR button on VCR. This lets the cable signal flow directly

out of the OUT TO "IVjack 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

l_or connections 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B:

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

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 buttons 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 GHANNEL 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 buttons 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 other channels when cable

box is not needed.

For connection 4B:

1. Turn off satellite receiver or press IRDi-I'V switch on satellite receiver.

2. Turn off VCR, or press -I-VNGR button on VCR.

For connection 4C:

1. Turn off VCR, or press -I'V/VGR 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 connections.

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.

4. 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 INjacks.

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

For S-Vide0 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.

2!

Glossary

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Adapter

Accessory u_d 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
supported 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 as a VCR, camcorder,
laserdisc,, satellite receiver, amplifier, 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 are connected.

Used to receive signals from that component.

INPUT Jacks

SeeIN Jacks.

IRD/TV Switch

Controls the signal coming out of the

receiver's OUT TO "IV jack. Lets you choose
between either satellite signals or signals from
whatever is connected to the receiver's CATV

IN jack.

Jack Panel

See Connection Panel.

Jacks

See IN Jacks or OUT Jacks.

L/MONO (left/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 VCR to switch between the VCR

signal and the signal of the component
connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO INjacks

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

SeeOUT lacks.

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 on 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.

TVNCR Button

Controls the signal 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 this button is set

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

TV/VCR Switch

See TVNCR Button.

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder.

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.

If your TV needs service, please refer to the warranty in the TV User's
Guide. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address
listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in
service for your product.

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