Model 43 Stereo Hi-Fi VCR
(160-0613)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 32916

WARNING:  TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
          EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE.

GETTING STARTED

This section shows the most basic connections and procedures necessary to
begin using your VCR.  We urge you to read the owner's manual completely,
so that you can benefit from all the Model 43 features.

When the unit is first plugged in, the clock flashes.  You can operate the
VCR manually without setting the clock.  Or, if you prefer, see "Setting
the Clock", on Faxback Doc. # 32918, before proceeding.

CAUTION:  In areas of high humidity or when the VCR has been moved from a
          cold area to a warm one, it is necessary to plug in the VCR and
          allow it to warm up for one to two hours before operating it.
          This allows complete evaporation of any moisture inside the unit
          that could prevent operation by activating the DEW sensor.  See
          "Dew Protection System", on Faxback Doc. # 32923.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

1.  Disconnect the antenna or cable wires from the antenna terminals on
    your TV.

2.  Connect the antenna or cable wires to the VHF/UHF INPUT terminal on the
    VCR.  If you have cable service, see "Connections for Cable TV", below.

3.  Connect one end of the supplied 75-Ohm cable to the VHF/UHF OUTPUT
    terminal on the VCR.

4.  Connect the other end of the 75-Ohm cable to the VHF antenna terminal
    on the TV.

5.  If you are receiving UHF signals, connect the supplied VHF/UHF splitter
    between the 75-Ohm cable and the separate VHF and UHF terminals on the
    TV.  Use the 75-Ohm or the 300-Ohm VHF output of the splitter.  Do not
    use both.

CONNECTIONS FOR CABLE TV

There are two basic things to consider when connecting your VCR to a cable
system.

    Are you receiving any scrambled channels?

    Does the cable system use more channels than the VCR can tune (41,
    channels for the Model 43)?

If the answer to both of these questions is "no," use Connection A.

If the answer to either of these questions is "yes," use Connection B.

CAUTION:  Some states have laws restricting direct connections to cable
          wires (connections that don't go through the cable box).  Check
          the laws in your area before making any connections.

Connection A

With Connection A, you can watch one channel while recording another.  To
do this, press (TV/VCR) so that VCR does not appear on the display.  Of
course, you can watch the channel you are recording.

If your TV does not have a cable-ready tuner, you must connect the cable
box between the VCR and the TV.

NOTE:  Because the cable wire is connected directly to the VCR, set the TV/
       CATV switch (located in the control compartment) to CATV.

Connection B

With Connection B, you can record from any available channel while watching
any channel that you can select using the TV tuner.

Use the cable box to select the channel to be recorded.  Use the A/B switch
to choose between viewing of the non-scrambled channels that your TV can
tune directly or the channel selected by the cable box.

If you are recording a scrambled channel, you can watch a different
scrambled channel only if you have a second cable box.

NOTE:  Because the output of the cable box is a regular VHF channel
       (usually 3 or 4), set the TV/CATV switch to TV.

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.

CONNECTIONS FOR TV MONITORS 

TV monitors are units that only have separate audio and video inputs.
However, most home units sold as monitors are actually combination
receiver/monitors that have antenna connections and separate audio/video
inputs.  All Radio Shack monitors are the combination type.

If you have a combination receiver/monitor, we suggest the following
connections for playback and monitoring of recording.  Direct audio/video
connections usually result in better picture and sound.

NOTE:  Use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors (such as
       Cat. No. 15-1537).  Do not use standard audio cables.  Of course, if
       you have a combination receiver monitor, you should also make VHF/
       UHF connections to allow recording and viewing of those signals.

CONNECTIONS FOR STEREO HI-FI

Stereo signals from the VCR tuner or from a stereo Hi-Fi recording are
available only from the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks.  To listen to stereo sound, you
must connect these jacks to the tape-in or AUX-in jacks of your stereo
amplifier or to the audio input jacks of a stereo TV monitor.

The settings of the MTS and Hi-Fi OUTPUT switches affect the stereo output
of the VCR. See "Controlling VCR inputs & Outputs" on Faxback Doc. # 32917.

CONNECTIONS FOR VIDEO PROCESSORS

You can use any video processor with your Model 43.  Video processors
improve the playback quality and help maintain quality when dubbing tapes.

Connect the processors between the VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks and the TV
terminals.  Some processors only use separate audio/video signals.  With a
regular TV (not a monitor), you need a processor with a built-in RF
modulator, such as Cat. No. 15-1272.  Or use a separate RF modulator
(Cat. No. 15-1273).

(BR/EB 5/2/96)

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