4-Head VHS HQ VCR
(160-0549/0550/0632)       Installation               Faxback Doc. # 40209


COMMON CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustrations on Faxback Doc. # 40232 and Faxback Doc. # 40233
for these connections.

Note:  Some connections might require additional supplies, available from
       your local RadioShack store.

1.  Connect the VCR to your TV for playback.  You can connect (choose one):

    Your VCR's OUT TO TV jack to your TV's antenna jack, using a 75-ohm
    coaxial cable.

    Caution:  Never connect the VCR's OUT TO TV jack to a terminal that has
              an antenna already connected.  Doing so can interfere with
              other receivers.

    Your VCR's OUT TO TV jack to your TV's separate VHF/UHF antenna jacks,
    using a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a VHF/UHF splitter/combiner.

    Your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV's audio/video jacks, using
    a stereo audio/video cable.

    Note:  For the best quality recordings, use high-quality A/V cables to
           make these connections.

2.  Connect a signal source to the VCR for recording.  You can connect
    (choose one):

    An outside antenna, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable, to the VCR's IN FROM
    ANT jack.

    An outside antenna, using 300-ohm lead-in wire and a 300-to-75 ohm
    transformer, to the VCR's IN FROM ANT jack.

    Your CATV (cable source), using the 75-ohm coaxial cable directly from
    the cable company, to the VCR's IN FROM ANT jack.

    Caution:  Some state laws restrict direct connections to cable wires
              (connections that do not go through a cable box).  Check the
              laws in your area before you make connections.

    A cable converter box to the VCR's IN FROM ANT jack.

    Note:  There are many cable TV systems in use.  If you subscribe to
           cable TV service and cannot record cable TV programs, contact
           your local cable TV service provider.  Most cable TV service
           providers offer connection help.

3.  You can also connect an optional video source, such as a camcorder,
    another VCR, or a DSS system to your VCR using A/V cables.  Simply
    connect it as shown.

Connection Notes:

   You can connect two video sources (three sources for the Model 62)
   directly to your VCR.  To do so, you connect one source to the AUDIO IN
   1/VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the back of the VCR using A/V cables and the other
   to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75-ohm coaxial cable (and, with the
   Model 62, another source to the AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the front
   of the VCR).

   You can connect additional 75-ohm coaxial sources to your system using
   a high-isolation A/B switch to switch between the sources.

   You can connect one 75-ohm coaxial source to more than one device using
   a video splitter.

Because of the complexity of the variations possible when using additional
video accessories, such as video signal switches, splitters, and combiners,
such configurations are not explained.

CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS

Your Model 62 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect
a camcorder or other video source.  You can also connect a camcorder to the
AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the back panel of your Model 112/113 VCR.

You need a stereo A/V cable (not supplied) with plugs that fit the VCR's
jacks and the camcorder's jacks for this connection.

1.  Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the AV 2 AUDIO and VIDEO
    IN jacks on the Model 62's front panel.

2.  Insert the plugs at the other end of the cable into the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
    jacks on your camcorder or other video source.  Be sure to connect 
    VIDEO and AUDIO to AUDIO (use the plug's color codes as a guide).

CONNECTING POWER

To power the VCR, plug its power cord into a standard AC outlet.  --:--
appears on the display.

Note:  The VCR starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data
       Service (EDS) signal when:

       You plug in the VCR for the first time.

       You unplug the VCR and reconnect it (within 24 hours) or after a 
       power failure (of less than 24 hours).

       You reset the VCR's memory.

(km-06/26/1997)

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