RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual 97110086

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CONNECTIONS
GUIDE

SHOWS HOW

YOUR TV

To Find
Your

Hook-up

Turn

Page

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) ................................................................................................
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 4B) .....................................................................................
Stereo VCR (Hook-up
Satellite,

4C) .............. ...... :........ .....................................

Antenna,

No VCR (Hook-up

_.............. .......... 13

and

5A) . ............ L....._................. .............................. i................. .......... 14

Monaural VCR (Hook-up
Stereo VCR (Hook-up

Ordering Accessories

5B) ................... i....... i.........................................................

5C) ...........................................................................................

Audio System .........................................................................................

Cables and Adapters

.....................................................................18-19

Order Form .......................................................................................

References

11
12

Guide to Connection

Panel

..............................................................

Things to Know Before Connecting Cables

19-20

............................... 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

Glossary

...............................................................................

.................................. ..........................................................

23-27
28-29

You need

only

one

questions

and

Where

•

page

m this

book

steps

below.

the

to hook

your

'IV.

Answer

the

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

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

[
A

1A - page 2

2A - page 5

1B - page 3

2B - page 6

4A - page 11

3A - page 8

5A - page 14

i
Answer
Question

From
t/2

I
B

I
3B - page 9 _B

C
•

_C-

page

Turn to the page shown
page you will need.

- page 12

in the chart for your hookup.

5B - page 15
5C - page

This is the only

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without Cable• Box)

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

1. Use this hookup to:

Cable or
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

VHF

& UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

/
/

NO
/

]
ii j

Record one channel

with VCR and watch
different

channel

ADAPTERS

on TV

¢"

Select accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A.

Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine

Connect
A.

if you need one.

as shown.

Connect adapter
if needed.

to antenna

TV
AUDIO
.S,VIDEO
(_

VIDEO \
iNPUT

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

MONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

/
/
/

/_ !1

Connecting

TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Monaural VCR
1.

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

Use this hookup to:

Cable or
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

VHF

& UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

Record one channel

YES

with VCR and watch
different

channel

on TV

Select accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A.

One coaxial cable.

Two audio/video

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

cables.

3. Connect as shown.

Connect

coaxial cable.

Connect

audio/video

Connect adapter
if needed.

RIGHT=

cables.

OUT AUDIO
S-VIDEO

toantenna

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

CABLE/
/ ANTENNA

MONO

•Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

1. Use this hookup to:
Cable or
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
........................................

•.......

Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

i..........................

i YES

from

YES

Record one channel

YES

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

\,
\

2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A.

One coaxial cable.

Three audio/video

One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

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

cables.

3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect

coaxial cable.

Connect

audio/video

Connect

S-Video cable if desired.

Connect adapter
if needed.

cables.

to antenna

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section

of your User's Guide.

CABLE/
ANTENNA

MONO
i
i

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box
Required for All Channels

1. Use this hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

!
!

(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

CABLE
BOX

from

Record one channel

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

2. Select accessories

VIDEO

needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A.

One coaxial cable.
RIGHT_

@1 ,

3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect coaxial cable.

OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO

L
MONO

J_,,.
• ,,,,.. CABLE/
_
ANTENNA

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

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:
CABLE
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES

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

YES

_Ie

_:_0_

CABLE
BOX

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A.

Two coaxial cables.

Two audio/video

3, Connect

(_IN

FROM ANT
CH3

cables.

MONAURAL
VCR

CH4

OUT TO TV

as shown.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

cables.

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

VIDEO
INPUT

A
"IV
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

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

use this hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES
i

CABLE
BOX

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

YES

Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

YES

from

i
i
÷
0

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

STEREO VCR

AUDIO

VIDEO

(_
=

Select accessories

O
IN
OUT_

Order form is on page 19.

iN FROMANT.

needed.

Two coaxial cables.

Three audio/video

One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

e_)OUTTO'rV
!

CH3

CH4

S-VIDEO

cables.

Connect as shown.
A.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

VIDEO
INPUT

cables.

OUT

4. Follow the steps in the Startup

section of your User's Guide.

CABLE I
MONO

ANTENNA
i
t
i

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels

1. Use this hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Hcture-in-Picture

(not all models have PiP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

Record one channel

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

2. Select

accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.

One signal splitter.

Four coaxial cables.

One A-B switch.

Connect as shown.
VIDEO

Connect signal splitter.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect A-B switch.

INPUT

@
TV

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

i
i

Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Requ ired for
Some Channels and Monaural VCR

CABLE

1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

CABLE BOX

SIGNAL
SPLITTER

YES

Record one channel

YES

with VCR and watch
different

channel

on TV
MONAURAL VCR

2. Select accessories

needed.

...............

x ......
i

Order form is on page 19.

One signal splitter.

Three coaxial cables.

Two audio/video

,.@ @
ooT@@

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO .rvCH3

CH4

cables.

Connect as shown.
A.

Connect

signal splitter.

Connect

coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

TV
cables.

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

RIGHT_

OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

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

f YES

Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

A
from

SIGNAL
SPLI'rl'ER

_,.

CABLE
BOX

0UT

YES

Record one channel

YES

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

STEREO VCR
1

Select accessories needed.

VIDEO

AUDIO

Order form is on page 19.
A.

One signal splitter.

Three coaxial cables.

Three audio/video

One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

3. Connect

OUT _NO

cables.

as shown.

Connect

signal splitter.

Connect

coaxial cables.

Connect

audio/videocables.

Connect

S-Video cable if desired.

VIDEO

D
OUT AUDIO

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section

of your User's Guide.

Connecting TV to
Satellite and Cable

Use this hookup

to:

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

CABLE
SATELLITE DISH

YES

(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

Record one channel

with VCR and watch

different

channel

on TV

Select

accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A.

One coaxial cable if a cable box is
required.

Three audio/video

One S-Video cable if satellite
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.

Connect

cables.
receiver
0

as shown.

Connect

coaxial cable.

Connect

audio/video

Connect

S-Video cable if desired.

(_)

cables.

IIONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

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

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:
CABLE

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

SATELLITE
Use Picture-in-Picture

DISH

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

NO
CABLE BOX

[-- ,'_ ..............................i

Record one channel

SATELLITE RECEIVER

YES

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

CMV IN
CH3_I
CH411

V_EO
OUT
(_

(_)

OUTTO TV

Select accessories

S-YtDEO

Order form is on page 19.
A.

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

Three audio/video

cables.

One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.

Connect as shown.
A.

Connect

coaxial cables.

Connect

audio/video

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

cables.

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

•-7

C
_OEO

AUDIO

AUDIO
OUT
(_

(_)
IN FROM

SAT.

,e
=

needed.

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR

Use this hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo

CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED

YES

Broadcasts

i
I

Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

SATELLITE DISH
|

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

YES
A

Record one channel

SATELLITE RECEIVER

YES

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

CAW IN

Select

accessories

needed.

oulrlgw

S-V_E0

Order form is on page 19.
A.

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

Six audio/video

Two S-Video cables if satellite
receiver and VCR have S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.

Connect

cables.

C
STEREO VCR

as shown.

Connect coaxial cable(s).

Connect audio/video cables.

Connect S-Video cable(s) if desired.

4. Follow the steps In the Startup
TV

section of your User's Guide.
CABLE I
) ANTENNA

Connecting TV to
Satellite and Antenna

1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo

SATELLITE DISH

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

NO
SATELLITE RECEIVER

!
i

Record one channel

CAW I

VIDEO

AUDIO

with VCR and watch

T0 W

different channel on TV

$-V_EO

SAT.

R _NO

Select accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.

Three audio/video

cables.

One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.

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

Connect as shown.
A.

Connect audio/video

cables.

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

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

OR
UHF

VHF

OR
UHF

OR
VHF & UHF

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

VHF

& UHF

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

Use this hookup to:
VHF

Receive Stereo

& UHF

VHF

& UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback
Stereo VCR

from

/
/

/
t

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different

channel

ADAPTERS

YES

on TV

,
/

/
-'/"

SATELLITE
RECEIVER
i

Select accessories

needed.

IN FROM
SAT.

Order form is on page 19.
A.

Three coaxial cables.

Three audio/video

One S-Video cable if satellite
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.

cables.
receiver
MONAU RAL VCR

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

3, Connect as shown.
A.

Connect

coaxial cables.

Connect

audio/video

Connect

S-Video cable if desired.

VIDEO

cables.

C
D.

Connect adapter
if needed.

to antenna

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

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

VHF & UHF

V'HF

UHF

VHF

UHF

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

SATELUTE
DISH

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

YES

Record one channel

YES

with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

IN FROM
SAT.

Select

accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.

One coaxial cable.

Six audio/video

Two S-Video cables if satellite
receiver and VCR have an S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.

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

cables.

.@
i

Connect as shown.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

Connect S-Video cable(s) if desired.

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

VIDEO

cables.

"IV
C

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section

MONO

_CABLEI
,,
i

of your User's Guide.
A

STEREO
VCR

_IOEO

; ANTENNA

Connecting TV to
Audio System (select

models only)

1. Use this hookup to:

These AUDIO OUT jacks
are not on all models.

Hear sound through the speakers
connected to the amplifier.

2. Select accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A.
B

Two single audio cables.

Connect as shown.
A.

Connect audio/video

Insert plugs completely
audio hum.

S-VIDEO

cables.

(_
MONO

CABLEI
ANTENNA

to avoid

4. Place speakers.
A.

Place speakers at least eight inches
away from the TV to prevent color
streaks in the picture.

Operate

amplifier.

Turn on TV and amplifier.

Press "IV button

SPEAKER

on front of

amplifier.
C.
D.

Adjust the amplifier's

This set incorporates
special circuits
which enhance stereo imaging and
effect when used with the TV's own

volume for

normal

listening.

Control

sound with the VOLUME

buttons

on the TV's remote.

Turn off the TV's internal speakers
desired with the SPEAKERS

speakers.
If external speakers are
used, the stereo effect may decrease.
if

ON/OFF feature described in the
User's Guide.
=

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

Coaxial
Screw-on
Cable

Audio/Video

Cables
Coaxial

Single
Cable

your TV or VCR for a
secure connection.

Push-on

Coaxial

Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of
your TV or VCR for a quick
connection.

type plug on each end.

Double
Cable

Cable

--_-_

AUDIO or

VIDEO jacks. Cable is
shielded and has an RCA#AH037 (3-ft)

.........

Audio/Video

Used to connect

Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of

Cables

Gold-Tipped Cables
#AH069G (3-ft)
#AH070G (6-ft)

Audio/Video

Used to connect AUDIO or
Gold-Tipped Cables
#AHO65G (6-ft)
#AH066G (10-ft)

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)

Triple Audio/Video
Cable

S-Video
S- Video

Cables

..........

VIDEO jacks and has three
plugs on each end. Cable is
color-coded and shielded

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.

Used to connect AUDIO and

and has RCA-type plugs on
each end.
Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH077G (6-ft)

#VAA014 (5-ft)

#VAA020 (8-ft)
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-Tippe/d Cable
#AH072G (3-ft)

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

Antenna

Adapters

mammmamma

Description

Part No.

Price

Coaxial Cable

AH037

$ 3.95

AH065G

$ 6.99

AH066G

$ 8.99

VAA014

$27.55

VAA020

$29.95

Qty

Total

Length: 3-ft

Antenna

Adapter

Coaxial Cable

Used to connect a
twin-lead
cable to the
connector
or VCR.

Length: 6-ft
Coaxial Cable

on your TV

Length: 10-ft
Adapter
#193983

S-VHS Video Cable
Length: 5-ft

Antenna

Adapter

S-VHS Video Cable
Length: 8-ft

Used to attach one
coaxial cable and one
twin-lead
cable to the
connector
or VCR.

on your TV
Adapter
#197551

Single Audio/Video
Length: 3-ft

Cable

AH069G

$ 5.99

Single Audio/Video
Length: 6-ft

Cable

AH070G

$ 7.99

AH075G

$10.99

AH077G

$14.99

AH072G

$ 8.99

Double

Antenna

Adapter

Used to attach two
twin-lead
cables to
the connector

Audio/Video

Cable

Length: 6-ft
Triple Audio/Video
Length: 6-ft

Cable

on your
Double

TV or VCR.

Audio

Cable

Length: 3-ft
Adapter
#193984

Signal

Splitters

Splitter
Used
to separate
incoming
signal and
send to separate
devices.

Splitter
#AH047

Antenna

Adapter

193983

$ 6.95

Antenna

Adapter

197551

$11.40

Antenna

Adapter

193984

$10.73

Splitter

AH047

$ 3.99

A-B Switch

AH041

$14.95

Prices are subject to change without

notice•

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

Signal

Sales Tax .................................................................................................
$._
We are requiredby law to collectthe appropriate

Switch

sales
tax foreach
individualstate,
to
which
the merchandiseis
beingcounty,
sent. and locality

A-B Switch

Used to send a signal
to one of two separate
devices.

-1tO

A-B Switch
#AH041

Shipping,
Total

Handling,

Amount

Enclosed

and Insurance ............................................$__5.00
....................................................................

$__

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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.

AUDION1DEO

INPUT JACKS

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

OUTPUT

connected, select channel 00 on the TV or
press
theconnect
INPUT abutton.
Use
Used to
VCR, laserdisc
player,
audio/video
cables.

JACKS

(not on all models)
Audio/Video
Cable

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

CONNECTION
PANEL ON
BACK OF TV

CONNECTOR

(not on all models)

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

S-Video Cable

CABLE/ANTENNA

CONNECTOR

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

Coaxial
Cable

Things to Know Before Connecting

Cables

Protect your components
power surges

Connect all components
wall outlet.

from

before plugging

Always turn off the TV and/or
disconnect

Avoid

audio

positioning

hum or interference
cables

correctly

any power

component

cords into the

before you. connect or

any cables.

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
overheating

from

• Do not block ventilation
the components

holes in any of the components.

so that air can circulate

Arrange

freely.

• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate
stand.
• Place an amplifier

ventilation

audio/video

cables

for best

• Required
models).

your components

on the top shelf of the stand so heated

from it will not flow around

Connect
results

when placing

for picture-in-picture

in a

air rising

other components.

feature (this feature is not on all

Trouble Checks
Trouble

Checks

and Adj ustments

TV
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
turn on component

to correct channel.

connected

Make sure TV is tuned

If TV is tuned

to channel 00,

to TV's AUDIO and VIDEO jacks.

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

Make sure the monaural (not stereo) component's

one speaker

connected

to the TV's AUDIO IN jack labeled I.!MONO.

Check the speaker wire connections

Color streaks appear in the
picture

AUDIO OUT is

if you connected an amplifier.

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 IN jacks.

continued on the next page

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 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 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
can come from the cable box.

because only one channel at a time

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.
you want to see what is being recorded.

Tune TV to channel 00 if

Trouble Checks
Trouble

Checks

and Adjustments

For connections

VC......._R (continued)

4B, 5B:

Can't record one channel

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

with the VCR while

2. Make sure [RD/'I'V switch on satellite receiver

watching a different
on the TV

channel

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 (se e glossary) so you can see the
satellite signal coming into its AUDIONIDEO IN jacks.
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,
buttons on TV.

select desired channel with CHANNEL

continued on the next page

Trouble Checks
Trouble
Satellite

Checks
Receiver

No picture

and Adjustments

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.

Trouble Checks
Trouble
Picture-in-Picture
(not on all TV models)
No Picture

Checks

and Adjustments

For connections
Picture-in-Picture
For connections
Picture-in-Picture
in the VCR.

1A, 2A, and 3A:
is not possible with these connections.
2B and 2C:
is possible with these connections

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

when playing a tape

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

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-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.

Glossary
Adapter

Component

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

Any device such as a VCR, camcorder,

Antenna

Connection

Antenna
Usually

used to receive local broadcast.
an outdoor

roof antenna,

attic type

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

(some-

laserdisc,, satellite

receiver, amplifier,

etc.

Panel'

Name given to area on back of TV where you
connect additional components.
Also called
"jack panel."

IN Jacks
Audio/Video

Cables

Jacks on back of component

to which the OUT

Cables that carry sound and picture signals

jacks from other components

from one component

Used to receive signals from that component.

to another.

Cable
A system of distribUting TV signals to a home

are connected.

INPUT Jacks
See IN Jacks.

supported by a cable company.

IRD/TV Switch
Cable

Box

Controls

Required by some cable companies
all or some cable channels.

Cable

Box Required

to receive

receiver's

the signal coming out of the
OUT TO "IV jack. Lets you choose

between either satellite signals or signals from
whatever is connected to the receiver's CATV

for All Channels

Required by some cable companies to receive
all cable channels.

IN jack.

Jack Panel
See Connection Panel.

Cable Box Required
Channels

for Some

Jacks

Required by some cable companies

to receive

premium channels like HBO, Showtime,

See IN Jacks or OUT Jacks.

etc.

L/MONO
CATV

(left/monaural)

Used to connect a monaural

Abbreviation

used for Cable TV.

Jack
component

with

only one audio jack. Sound comes through
both TV's left and right speakers.

CH3/CH4
Located

Switch

on components

such as VCRs,

satellite receivers, camcorders, etc. Lets you
select the output channel of the component..

Coaxial

by a protective shielding

to prevent interference.

signal and the signal of the component
connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks
of the VCR.

Cable

A cable surrounded

Line Input
Used on a VCR to switch between the VCR

Line Mode
See Line Input.

Glossary
S-VIDEO

Monaural
A component

Super Video, another name for S-VHS. The

with only one audio channel.

S-VIDEO jack on the TV lets you connect

Mono

compatible

Slang for monaural.

S-Video components.

See S-VHS.

See Monaural.

Scrambled

OUT Jacks
Jacks on back of component

to which the IN

jacks from other components

are connected.

Channel

Some cable companies require their
customers to rent a cable box to unscramble
the channel for viewing.

Used to send signals to that component.

Splitter
Output

Channel

of Cable Box

An accessory used to divide an incoming

Channel to which TV is tuned to see the

signal and send it to two separate

signal coming from the cable box.

components.

Output

Stereo

Channel

of VCR

See picture on page 19.

Channel to which TV is tuned to see the

A two-channel

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

right and left channels.

TVNCR
Output Jacks
SeeOUT lacks.

sound system using separate

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

A feature that allows you to watch two

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

channels at same time, a small picture within

to TV, you see the signal from TV no matter

a big picture.

what the VCR is doing.

Picture-in-picture

One of the pictures must come

from a VCR or other component
the TV.

connected

TV/VCR

Switch

See TVNCR Button.

PIP
Abbreviation
above.

Premium

for picture-in-picture

explained

VCR
Video Cassette Recorder.

Channels

Scrambled cable channels such as HBO or
Showtime that may require a cable box to
unscramble.

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

VCR Button
See "TVNCR Button."

See your VCR manual.

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.

Thomson Consumer Electronics
600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976
Indianapolis,
IN 46206-1976
FL68690

Consumer

Electronics,

Trademark(s)®
Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in the U.S.A.
Part Number
1Q57 400-01A, Rev 1

Inc.

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