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INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION & ANTENNA SYSTEM
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INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION & ANTENNA SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
Place your Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) in a horizontal position on a solid, stable surface near your
TV. Connect the VCR AC plug into a non-switched AC outlet. Before you can use your VCR, the TV
antenna connection must be moved to the VCR. Then new connections must be added from the VCR to
the TV. An accessory for common connections is included with your VCR. If your installation requires
other accessories, they may be purchased at your Dealer or Electronic Parts Stores. There are several
installations shown in the following figures. Select the figure which best matches your TV signal source,
equipment features, and operating needs. TV broadcasts in your area may be VHF, UHF, or both. In a
UHF-only area, use figure A3 for VHF and UHF connections between the VCR and TV. The VHF
connection from VCR to TV is always needed for the VCR output channel of VHF Channel 3 or 4. Even if
your VCR has Cable Tuning Ability (CTA), cable channels can only be received by connection to a Cable
Service.
CABLE SYSTEMS
Cable system features and services vary in each local area. If you presently use your TV with a cable
system, please read CABLE SYSTEMS INFORMATION on page 13 before making any connections.
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical".
Rabbit ear antenna
Your VCR can be sued with this type of antenna only if the picture is very clear and stable. When the
antenna is part of the TV, the leads may not reach the VCR. You can either extend the leads, or obtain a
movable rabbit ear antenna. We recommend using an outside antenna.
Note: If your TV has single antenna input (UHF/VHF), use figure A1.
Precautions
• Avoid extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust, magnetic fields, and strong vibrations.
• Protect the VCR from household pets.
• In areas with frequent electrical storms, lightning protection devices attached to the cable/antenna
should be checked each year for good connections and condition. AC power line Surge Protection
accessories are recommended for the VCR and TV. Such devices are commonly used for computer
protection, and will minimize damage to the TV and VCR in the event of AC surge from lightning strike or
other cause. Whenever possible, the TV and VCR should be unplugged from AC, and disconnected from
the antenna/cable during electrical storms.
CAUTION:
Do not place the VCR by a window where it will be exposed to strong sunlight as it may malfunction.
INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION & ANTENNA SYSTEM (cont.) pg. 12