Portavision Black And White VHF/UHF TV With AM/FM Radio
(160-0124B)                Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 31847

CONNECTING ANTENNAS

Built-In Antenna

You can receive VHF and UHF broadcast signals by using the built-in
telescoping antenna which usually provides good reception for the FM radio
and TV.

    Extend the antenna to its full length for channels 2 through 6 (VHF-
    LOW).

    Extend the antenna to a shorter length for channels 7 to 13 (VHF -
    HIGH).

For best UHF reception, use the antenna at its full length at its full
length for channels 14 to 69.

Outdoor Antenna

For improved reception, connect a standard outdoor VHF/UHF antenna to the
EXT ANT jack using the following guidelines.

If the outdoor antenna wire is 300-ohm double lead-in wire, connect the
wire using the supplied external 300-ohm antenna adapter.

If the outdoor antenna wire or CATV cable is 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect
the cable to the Portavision's EXT ANT jack using an F-to 1/8-inch mini
plug adapter (such as Cat. No. 278-257, not included).

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.

NOTES:  Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of antennas and
        adapters to choose from.

        For better reception in your vehicle, you can connect a mobile TV
        antenna (such as Cat. No. 15-1614, not included).

        The TV is not "cable ready" in that it cannot receive cable
        channels 14 or higher.  But it can receive cable channels 2 through
        13 and also cable channel 1 (if available) which you can tune to on
        channel 4.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV System installer's attention to
article 820-22 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.

PRIVATE LISTENING

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

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

Listening Safely

Follow these guidelines to protect your hearing when you use headphones.

    Do not listen at extremely high volume listening can lead to permanent
    hearing lose.

    Always start by setting the volume to the lowest level possible before
    you begin listening.  Put the earphone/headphones on, then gradually
    increase the volume as necessary.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over a period of 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 earphone/headphones while operation a motor vehicle.  Even
though some earphone/headphones are designed to let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic
hazard and are illegal in some areas.


(LB-12/06/95)

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