Portavision 5-inch B&W Home/Auto TV  
(160-0130)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 3963

USING AN ANTENNA

Using the Telescoping Antenna

In most metropolitan areas, the built-in telescoping antenna provides 
adequate reception.  Extend the antenna to its full length and adjust it
for the best reception.

Using an External Antenna

For improved reception, you can connect an external VHF/UHF antenna to
your TV.  The local Radio Shack store has a complete line of indoor, out
door, and vehicle TV antennas.

If you use 75-Ohm coaxial cable with your external antenna, use an F-to
1/8-inch mini-plug adapter (Radio Shack Cat. No. 278-257, not supplied)
to connect the coaxial cable to the TV's EXT ANT jack.

If you use 300-Ohm twin-lead with your external antenna, use the supplied
300-to-75 Ohm adapter as described below.

1.  Connect the wire from the antenna to the terminals on the adapter.

2.  Insert the adapter's plug into the TV's EXT ANT jack.

NOTE:  The telescoping antenna is disconnected when you connect an external
       antenna. 

WARNING:  When you install an outdoor antenna, use extreme caution.  If 
          the antenna starts to fall, let it go!  It could contact overhead
          power lines.  If the antenna touches the power line, contact with
          the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution
          and death.  Call the power company to remove the antenna.  Do not
          attempt to remove it yourself!

CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES

For private listening, you can connect an optional earphone/headphones 
with a 1/8-inch mini plug.  The local Radio Shack store has a wide
selection of earphones and headphones.

Insert the earphone/headphones' plug into the TV's EAR jack.  This
automatically disconnects the TV's internal speaker.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone/
headphones.

    Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. 
    After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

    Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
    listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over time, your ears 
    adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause
    discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear an earphone/headphones while operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle.  This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some
areas.

Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear some outside 
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard.


(EB/all-11/20/95)

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