13" Color Television/Monitor 160-0289 Preparation

13-Inch Color TV/Monitor  
(160-0289)                 Preparations              Faxback Doc. # 34435

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Power Supply:  This TV operates on 120V, 60 Hz AC power only. Never connect
the TV to a voltage other than the specified voltage (such as to the output
of a nontransformer type converter or to direct current).

Polarized Plug:  This TV is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is
                 wider than the other).  This plug fits into an AC power
                 outlet only one way. If you are unable to fully insert the
                 plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

Installation:  Do not expose the TV to any unnecessary jarring, moisture,
               dust, direct sunlight, or heat.

Select a place for this TV that minimizes the length of the antenna lead
and power cord.

Allow sufficient space between the TV and wall so the chassis components
are properly ventilated.

Do not cover the ventilation slots on the top or back of the TV or place
the TV on any soft material that could affect ventilation on the bottom of
the TV.

WARNING:  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to
          rain or moisture.

CAUTION:  To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.
          No user-serviceable parts inside.  Refer servicing to qualified
          personnel.

GETTING STARTED

CHOOSING A LOCATION

Choose a location for the TV where:

  Air flows freely on all sides.

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

NOTE:  Do not plug in the power cord until you make all other connections.

CONNECTING ANTENNAS

The supplied rod antenna provides adequate reception in most areas.

To connect the rod antenna, insert it into the hole on the top of the TV.
Attach the 300-Ohm twin-lead connectors to the two screw terminals on the
supplied adapter.

300 Ohm Flat Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Adapter

Then connect the adapter to the TV's VHF-UHF (75 Ohm) terminal.

Rod Antenna

300-to-75 Ohm Adapter

VHF/UHF (75 Ohm) Terminal

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

For the best reception, we recommend you use an outdoor antenna.

NOTE:  Before you connect the TV to an outdoor antenna, inspect the antenna
       and the antenna's cable.  Severely weathered antennas and antenna
       cables can reduce the signal quality.  Your local Radio Shack store
       sells replacement antenna cable (300-Ohm flat wire or 75-Ohm coaxial
       cable) and a wide variety of outdoor antennas.

       The antenna connection you use depends on the type of antenna and
       cable you have.

WARNING:  When installing an outdoor antenna, read and follow all
          instructions and cautions that accompany the antenna.

          If you have a combination VHF/UHF antenna and the antenna uses
          75-Ohm coaxial cable, connect the cable directly to the TV's VHF/
          UHF (75-Ohm) terminal.

          VHF/UHF Antenna

          VHF/UHF (75 Ohm) Terminal

          75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

          If you have a combination VHF/UHF antenna and the antenna uses
          300-Ohm flat wire, connect the flat wire to the screw terminals
          on the supplied 300-to-75 Ohm adapter.  Then connect the adapter
          to the TV's VHF/UHF (75 Ohm) terminal.

          VHF/UHF (75 Ohm) Terminal

          VHF/UHF Antenna

          300-to-75 Ohm Adapter

          300 Ohm Flat Wire

          If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas, use a VHF/UHF combiner
          (not supplied) to combine the VHF and UHF signals.  Then connect
          the combiner's 75 Ohm connector to the TV's VHF/UHF (75 Ohm)
          terminal.

          VHF Antenna

          UHF Antenna

          VHF/UHF (75 Ohm) Terminal

          VHF/UHF Combiner

CONNECTING CABLE TV

If you subscribe to a cable TV service, connect the cable company's 75-Ohm
coaxial cable directly to the TV's VHF/UHF (75 Ohm) terminal.

If you use a cable box, connect the box's output to the TV's VHF/UHF
(75 Ohm) terminal.

          From Cable Company

          75-Ohm Coaxial Cable

          OUT             IN

          Cable Box

Set the TV to the same channel as the box's output (Channel 3 or 4) and use
the box to select channels.

Note to CATV System Installer:  This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which 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.

CONNECTING AN AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE

You can use your TV to monitor an audio/video source (such as a VCR, cam-
corder or laser disc player). Connect the audio/video source's output jacks
to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the TV.

          AUDIO IN

          VIDEO IN

To view the audio/video source, follow the steps in "Selecting TV or
Video" and play the audio/video source according to its instructions.

CONNECTING POWER

Plug the TV's AC power cord into a standard AC power outlet.

INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL'S BATTERIES

The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for operation.
For the longest battery life, use alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No.
23-552).  To ensure consistent operation, change the batteries about once a
year.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing down and sliding it
    in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings (+and-)
    inside the compartment.

    CAUTIONS:  Batteries installed incorrectly might leak and damage the
               remote control.

               Do not mix old batteries with new ones, and do not mix
               different types of batteries (for example, standard and
               alkaline).

3.  Replace the cover.


(LB/EB 08/12/96)