RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual 99020008

User Manual: RCA RCA Direct View Digital 27 to 40 TV Manual RCA Direct View Digital 27 to 40 TV Owner's Manual, RCA Direct View Digital 27 to 40 TV installation guides

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CONNECTIONS
GUIDE

To Find
Your Hook-up
Turn To
Page

Connecting TV to

Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box) and
No VCR (Hook-up 1A) .................................................................................................
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 1B) ......................................................................................

.2
.3

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

Cable

With

Cable

Box Required

for All Channels

and

No VCR (Hook-up 2A) ..................................................................................................
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 2B) ................. :.....................................................................
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 2C) ............................................................................................
Cable

With

Cable

Box Required

for Some

Channels

5
6
7

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

Satellite,

Antenna,

11
12
13

and

No VCR (Hook-up 5A) ................................................................................................14
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 5B) .....................................................................................15
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 5C) ...........................................................................................16

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

Ordering Accessories

Cables

and Adapters

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

18-19

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

References

Guide to Connection

Panel

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

Things to Know Before Connecting Cables

............................... 22

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

Trouble Checks
Glossary

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

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

23-27
_-29

You need only one page in this book to hook up your TV. Answer the
questions and follow the steps below.

1. 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

1_ 2. Cable with cable box required for all channels
[_ 3. Cable with cable box required for only some channels
Example: Premiumchannelssuch as HBO, Showtime,Disney,etc.
O

4. Satellite and cable

[_ 5. 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.
0

A. No VCR

B. Monaural

C. Stereo VCR

VCR

3. Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from
question #2. _[1_.
Example: If you choose 1 and C, your hookup is 1C.
Answer

From Question

Answer
Question

1A-page2

2A-page5

I 3A-page8

1B - page 3

2B - page 6

, 35 - page 9
!

1C-page4

2C-page7

!4A-page11

I 5A.page14

From
#2

4B - page 12

5B - page 15

4C-page13

5(2-page16

! 3C-page10

4. Turn to the page shown in the chart for your hookup.
page you will need.

This Is the only

Connecting "IV to
Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box)

Choose Your _

1. Use this hookup to:
V'HF & UHF

Receive Stereo

VHF

& UHF

of Antenna or Cable
Vt_

UHF

VHF

YES

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

2. 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
A.

"IV

as shown.

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

S-VIDEO
IlONO

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

UHF

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

Use this hookup

Choose Your "1_

to:

Cable _
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

VHF & UHF

YES

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models

of Antenna or Cable

YES

have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

YES
MONAURP'_
VCR

Select

accessories

needed.

Order/orm is on page 12.
A.

One coaxial cable.

Two audio/video

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

cables.

Connect

as shown.

C_nnect coaxial cable.

Connect audio/video

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

cables.

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

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR
1.

Use this

hookup

Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable

to:

Cl_or
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models

YES

have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

YES

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

YES

different channel on TV

2. Select

accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.

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.

Connect

cables.

as shown.

Connect

Connect audio/video

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

coaxial cable.
cables.

4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section

of your User's Guide.

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box
Required for All Channels
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models

CABLE

have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

A
!
I
I
I

i cABLE
BOX

Record one channel
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

2. Select accessories needed.

_IOE0

Order form is on page 19.
A.

One coaxialcable.

TV
3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect coaxial cable.

-,
@ %0 @_,.

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

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR
1, Usethis hookupto:
CABLE
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

only

when playing a tape in the

)

YES

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

Select

acceesorles

CABLE
BOX

VCR (not all models have PIP)

needed.

Order form is on page 19.

Two coaxial cables.

Two audio/video

Connect

(_IN

CH$

cables.

MONAURAL
VCR

FROMANT
CH4

(_OUTTOW

as shown.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

cables.

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

A
TV
S-VIDE0

IIONO

CJUBLEI

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

1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES
CABLE

Use Picture-in-Picture

only

when playing a tape in the
VCR (not all models have PIP)

YES

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

YES

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV

I.ox
A
STEREO VCR

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

Two coaxial cables.

22uee audio/video

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

cables.

3. Connect as shown.
A.
B.

Connect coaxial cables.
*
Connect audio/video
cables.

Connect

S-Video cable if desired.

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

Connecting "IV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels

1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo

CABLE

YES

Broadcasts
Use Pfctu_-m-PictuR

CABLE BOX

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback E_om
Stereo VCR

Record one channd
with VCR and watch

different channel on TV

Select

accessories

needed.

A-B SWITCH

Order _rrra is on page 19.

One signal splitter.

Four coaxial
cables.

One A-B switch.

Connect

as shown.
VIDE0

Connect signal splitter.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect A-B switch.

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

B
8

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

Use this hookup

CABLE

to:

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

Use Picture-in-picture

CABLE BOX

SIGNAL
SPLITTER

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Ste_o VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch

YES

different channel on TV
MONAURAL VCR
2.

Select

accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19,
A.

(_)

IN FROM ANT

OUT To'rv

it-1

One signal splitter.

Three coaxial cables.

Two audio/video

Connect

CH3

CH4

cables.

a_l shown.

Connect signal splitter.

Cormect coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

cables.

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

MON0

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

CABLE

Receive Stezeo
Broadcasts

YES

Use Picture-_in-Hcture

YES

(not all models have PIP)

I
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

BOX
CABLE

YES

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel

YES

on TV
STEREOVCR

2. Select accessories needed.

AUDIO

Orderform is on page19.

One signal splitter.

Three coaxial cables.

Three audio/video

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

Connect

cables.

as shown.

Connect signalsplitter.

Connect coaxialcables.

Connect audio/videocables.

Connect S-Videocableifdesired.

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

"IV

CABLEl
MONO

_ANTENNA

Connecting "IV to
Satellite and Cable

1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES

Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models

CABLE

SATEUJTE DISH

have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED

Record one channel

with VCR and watch

SATELLITE RECEIVER

different channel on "IV

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.

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

3. Connect as shown.
4

Connect coaxial cable.

Connect audio/video

Connect S-Video cable if desi_d.

cables.

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:
Receive Stereo

CABLE

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not aU models have PIP)

IF REQUIRED

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

ol,o.

Record one channel

SATELLITE RECEIVER

with VCR and watch

YES

different channel on TV

SAT,

I
i

2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page19.
A.

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

Three audio/video

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

cables.

conn_or.

3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

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

cables.

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR

1. Usethis hookup to:

CABLE

Receive Stereo
Broadcasts

YES

CABLE
B0_
IF REQUIRED
SATELLITE DISH

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

YES

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stezeo VCR

YES

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
diffe_nt

_elon

YES

SATELLITE RECEIVER

'IV

2. Select accessorlse needed.
Orderf_rm _ on page19.
A.

Two coaxial
cablesffcablebox is
required.One coaxialcableifcable
box isnotzequired.

Six audio/video

cables.

Two S-Video cables if satelfite
xeceiver and VCR have S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
I

Connect

as shown.

Connect

coaxial cable(s).

Connect

audio/video

Connect

S-Video cable(s) if desired.

cables.

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

Connecting TV to
Satellite and Antenna
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models

SATELLITE DISH

YES

have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

NO
SATELUTE

RECEIVER

Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel

Select

on TV

accessories

needed.

Order form is on page 19.
A.

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.

3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect

audio/video

cables.

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

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

/
/

OR
UHF

VHF

OR
UHF

V'rlF

OR
VHF & UHF

Choose Your "l_pe of Antenna Cable

VHF & UHF

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR

1. Use this hookup to:

Choose Your l_pe of Antenna Cable

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture

YES

(not all models have PIP)

Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR

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.

Three audio/video

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

cables.

connector.

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

3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect

coaxial cables.

Connect audio/video

Connect S-Video cable if desired.

Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.

cables.

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

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR

1. Usethis hookup to:

Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
VHF & UHF

Receive Stereo

YES

Broadcasts

Use Pictu_in-Pictu_
(not all models have PI_

,,,

YES

' Hear Stereo Playback horn
Stereo VCR
Recordone channel
withVCR and wat_.h

YES

different channel on "IV

2, Select accessories needed,
Order form is on page I9.
A.

One coaxial cable.

Six audio/video

Two S-Videocables if sateUite
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.

STEREO
VCR

3. Connect as shown.
A.

Connect coaxialcables.

Connect audio/videocables.

Connect S-Videocable(s)
if desired.

Connect adaptertoantenna
ifneeded.

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

Connecting TV to
Audio System (select
models only)

1. Use this hookup to:

AUDIO OUT Jaokl
are not on ell models.

Hear sound through the speakers
connected to the amplifier.

2. Select accessories

needed.

Or&,r formisonpage19.
A.

Two single audio cables.

3. Connect as shown.
A,

Connect audio/_deo

Insert plugs completely
audio hum.

cables.
to avoid

4. Place speakers.
A.

Place speakers

at least eight inches

INPUTS

away from the TV to prevent color
streaks in the picture.

5. Operate amplifier.
A. Turn on TV and amplifier.
B.

SPEAKER

Press TV button on front of
amplifier.

Adjust the amplifier's
normal

volume

for

li_ening.

Control sound with the VOLUME
bulitons on the TV's remote.

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.

Turn off the TV's internal speakersif
desiredwith theSPEAKERS
ON/OFF feature deseX_bedin the
User's Guide.

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

Coaxial

Cables

Audio/Video

Cables

Screw-on Coaxial
Cable

Single Audio/Video
Cable

Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of

Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks. Cable is
shielded and has an RCA-

your TV or VCR for a
secure

#AH037 (3-ft)

connection.

Push-on

Coaxial

Double
Cable

Cable

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

type plug on each end.

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

Audio/Video

Used to connect AUDIO or
Gold-Tipped Cables
#AH065G (6-ft)
#AH066G (lO-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 Cables
S- Video

Used to connect AUDIO and
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.

and has RCA-type plugs on
each end.
#VAA014

Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH077G (6-ft)

(5-ft)

#VAA02O (s-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-Tlppe_
#AH072_

Cable
(3-ft)

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

Antenna

Adapters

Description

Part No.

Coaxial Cable

AH037

Qty

Total

$ s.gs

Length: 3-ft

Antenna Adapter
Used to connect a
twin-lead cable to the
connector

on your TV

or VCR.

Coaxial

Cable

AH065G

Length: 6-ft
Coazial Cable
Length:

adap_r
#193963

AH066G

10-ft

S-VHS Video Cable

VAA014

$27.55

VAA020

$29.95

Cable

AH069G

$ 5.99

Cable

AH070G

$ 7.99

AH075G

$I0.99

AH077G

$24.99

AH072G

$ 8.99

Antenna Adapter

193983

$ 6.95

Antenna Adapter

197551

521.4o

Antenna Adapter

193984

51o.75

SpUtter

AH047

A-B Switch

AH041

Length: 5-ft
Antenna

Adapter

S-VHS Video

Length: 8-ft

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

Single Audio/Video

Length: 3-fl

on your TV
Adapter
#197551

Single Audio/Video
Length: 6-ft
Double

Antenna

Adapter

Cable

Length: 6-ft
Double

Audio Cable

Length: 3-ft

Adapter
#193984

Signal Splitters
•

Splitter
#AH047

Prices are subject to change without

Total Merchandise

Signal

Cable

Triple Audio/Video

the connector on your
TV or VCR.

Used to separate
incoming signal and
send to separate
devices.

Audio/Video

Length: 6-fl

Used to attach two
twin-lead cables to

Splitter

Cable

153.99
514.95

notice.

(520 Minimum Order) ..............................
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Sales Tax .................................................................................................___
We are required by law to collect the appropriate

Switch

sales
tax for
individualis state,
to which
the each
merchandise
being county,
sent. and locality

A-B Switch

Shipping,

Handling,

and Insurance

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

.$ 5.00

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

.C
_

A-B Switch
#AH041

£3

Total

Amount

Enclosed

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

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preferably.
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accessories,

on these

write to the following

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A complete and correct order will
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Deptford, NJ 08096-2088

Name_

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send your request for a price quotation (not
an order) to:

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Zip:

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Orders

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Thomson Consuraer Elect_nics,
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Depfford, NJ USA 0_096-2088

Inc.

Guide to Connection

Panel

The connections panel is on the back of your T_. 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/VIDEO INPUT JACKS

AUDIO OUTPUT
(not on all models)

JACKS.

Used to connect a VCK laserdisc playe_
satellite l_ceiver, or camcorder. To see the
picture coming from the component you
connected, select channel 00 on the TV or
press the INPUTbutton* Use
audio/video cables.

AudioNIdeo
Cable

system. Sound comes
through the TV's
speakers and stereo

amplifier'sspeakers.
Use audio or
audio/video
cables.

Audio/Video
Cable

S-VIDEO

CONNECTION
PANEL ON
BACK OF TV
CONNECTOR

(not on all models)

S-Video Cable

c_mponent such as satellite
receiver, laserdisc playe_ VCR,
or camcorder. Use an S-Video
cable
Used to
to connect
connect S-Video
a compatible
components.
CABLE/ANTENNA

CONNECTOR

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

Coaxial
Cable

Thlngs 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 cords into the

component

before you connect or

any cables.

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
Place the audio/video
instead of straight

cables to the sides of the TV's back panel

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 sureallantennasand cablesareproperlygrounded. Referto
theSafetyTipssheetpacked with your TV.

Protect your components
overheating

from

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
the components so that air can circulate freely.

Arrange

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

when placing your components

in a

on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising

from it win not flow around other components.

Connect audio/video
results

cables for best

• Required for picture-in-picture
models).

feature (this feature is not on all

Trouble Checks
Trouble

Checks

and Adjustments

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 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

No stereo sound

Connect the three audio and video cables from the component's
to the TV's inputs,

speakers are turned on.

then select channel 00 on TV to hear ste_o

outputs
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 AUDIO OUT is

one speak_

connected to the TV's AUDIO IN jack labeled IJMONO.
Check the speaker wire connections if you connected an amplifier.

Color streaks appear in the

Make sure all cables are firmly seated in their jacks.

picture
Place external speakers at least 8 inches away from the TV.

VCR
No picture

For connections

lB. 1C. 4C. f,C:

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.

conanuedon thenext page

Trouble Checks
Trouble

Checks

and Adjustments

For connections

No picture

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 connecti@ns 4B. 5B:
1. Tune the TV to channel 03 or 04, the same channel the VCR CHS/CH4
switch is set to.
2. Place the TVNCR button in the VCRpositian
the VCR.

Can't record one channel

l_or connections

with the VCR while

Not possible with these connections
can come from the cable box.

watching a different
channel on the TV

to see the picture from

2B. 2C:
because only one channel

at a time

]_or connections lB. I_:
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 TVNCR button on VCR (also called TVNCR switch).
4. Change channel on TV with TV's CHANNEL buttons.

]Forconnections

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

VCR ((onfiatued)
Can't record one channel
with the VCR while
watching a different
on the TV

and Adjustments

For connections

4B. 5B:

1. Turn on TV, VCR, satellite receiver, and cable box (if required).
2. Make sure IRD[I'V switch on satellite

channel

receiver is in "IV position so signal

from cable box or antenna is coming out the OUT TO "IVjack 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

4Co 5C:

1. Turn on TV and select channel
2. Turn on satellite

00 on TV with remote.

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

IN jacks.

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

button on VCR. This lets the cable signal flow directly

out of the OUT TO TV 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.

continued on the next page

Trouble Checks
Trouble

No piaure

Checks and Adjustments
FOr 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 "IVand tune it to channel 00.
2. Turn on sateUite receiver.
3. Turn on VCR and set it to line mode (see glossary).
4. Select desired channel with CHANNEL buttons on satellite

Cable Box
No Picture

receiver.

F
nne'n
2A
:
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
For connection

with CHANNEL buttons on the cable box.

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
box is not needed.
For connection

4B:

1. Turn off satellite receiver

or press IRD/TV switch on satellite

2. Turn off VCR, or press "rv/VCR button on VCR.
lForconnection 4(=."
1. Turn off VCR, or press "rv/VCR button on VCIL

when cable

receiver.

Trouble Checks
Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Pictttre-in-Picture

For connections

(not on all TV models)

Picture-in-Picture

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

No Picture
For connections

2B and 2C:

Pictm_-in-Picture
in the VCR.

is possible with these connections

when playing a tape

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.
F r all oth

"ons:

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.

r -V"

"on:

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
Accessory used to attach antenna cables to the
round antenna connector on the "IV.

Component

Antenna

Connection

Any device such as a VCR, camcorder,
lasardisc, satellite receiver, amplifier, etc.

Panel'

Antenna used to receive local broadcast.

Name given to area on back of TV where you

Usually an outdoor roof antenna,

connect additional components.
Ujack panel."

attic type

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

(some-

Also called

IN Jacl
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