Optimus 16-422, 16-421 owner manual Connections, Choosing a Location, Connecting the Signal Source

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CONNECTIONS

Before using your TV/VCR for the first time, read through this entire section to determine which connections best meet your needs. Then follow the directions for completing the connections.

Note: You can connect many different types of audio/video systems such as a stereo receiver/ amplifier, a satellite receiver, or a combination of a cable system and outside antenna to your TV/VCR. These connections might require ad- ditional supplies that are available from your lo- cal RadioShack store.

CHOOSING A LOCATION

•If the antenna uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, use a 300-to-75-ohm matching transformer (not supplied) to make the con- nection.

Matching Transformer

VHF/UHF Terminal

Antenna Cable

Choose a location for your TV/VCR where:

•Air flows freely on all sides of the TV/VCR.

•The power cord is not in the way of normal traffic.

CONNECTING THE SIGNAL SOURCE

You can connect either an outdoor antenna or the cable from your cable service provider.

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

Connect the antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on the back of the TV/VCR. If you do not have a TV antenna yet, use a high-quality outdoor anten- na, available at your local RadioShack store.

•If the antenna uses 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the antenna’s cable directly to the TV/VCR’s VHF/UHF terminal.

VHF/UHF Terminal

Antenna Cable

•If you have separate VHF and UHF anten- nas, connect the antenna cables to a split- ter/combiner (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 15-1296). Then connect the splitter/com- biner’s output to the VHF/UHF terminal.

Refer to your antenna’s installation instructions for additional information.

Connecting to a Cable System

Note to the CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys- tem installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guide- lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connect- ed to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: Some areas have laws restricting di- rect connections to cable wires (connections that do not go through the cable box). Check the laws in your area before making any connec- tions.

To receive cable channels, connect your local cable system to the TV/VCR as follows.

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Contents Color TV with Built-in VHS HQ VCR Important Safeguards and Precautions Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM General FeaturesTuning Contents Setting/Cancelling the On Timer Using the Sleep Timer Using this Manual Remote ControlBefore YOU Begin Moisture CondensationConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Connecting the Signal SourceConnecting to a Cable System ConnectionsConnecting AN External Device Connecting PowerCable Channel Designations Installing Batteries SetupUsing the Remote Control Front PanelSetting the ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE/CHANNELS/ Clock Auto Clock SET Proceeding Selecting Automatic Auto Clock Set-UpChanging the Channels Stored in Memory Changing the On-Screen Programming LanguageAdding/Erasing Channels Setting the Clock ManuallyFm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Basic TV Operation Adjusting the PictureSelecting Channels Viewing TVUsing Last Channel Recall Using MuteViewing AN External Device Loading a Video Tape Basic VCR OperationPlaying a Video Tape Tape Motion ControlsSlow Motion TrackingFreeze-Frame Fast-Forward/RewindUsing the Counter Special FunctionsThings YOU see Using Automatic Repeat Playback Using ONE-MINUTE SkipUsing VCR Lock Turning Error Beep ON/OFFSetting/Cancelling the On Timer Using the Timer FeaturesSelecting the Closed Caption Mode Using the Sleep TimerUsing the Caption On Mute Feature Closed Caption SystemRecording/Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program General Information RecordingTape Selection Recording SpeedsImmediate Recording Quick Timer Recording QTRAutomatic Timer Recording Setting the Automatic TimerQTR Hints Completed Checking/Changing Program Timers Timer Recording HintsClearing a Program Timer Dubbing Copying a TapeFm Page 31 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Additional Information Troubleshooting GuideFm Page 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Care and Maintenance Resetting the TV/VCR’S MemoryFCC Wants YOU to Know Degaussing Cleaning the Video HeadsStoring Video Cassettes CATV125 SpecificationsFm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas RadioShack Limited Warranty
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