4-Head VHS HQ VCR Model 114/63
(160-0551/633)                 Installation            Faxback Doc. # 44928

Common Connections

Refer to the illustrations on Faxback Doc. # 44936 (Model 63) or Faxback
Doc. # 44937 (Model 114) for these connections.

NOTE: Some connections shown in this section might require additional
      supplies, available from your local Radio Shack store.

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

      Your VCR's VHF/UHF OUT to TV jack to your TV's antenna jack, using
      a 75-Ohm coaxial cable.

      CAUTION: Never connect the VCR's VHF/UHF OUT TO TV jack to a terminal
               that has an antenna already connected. Doing so you interfere
               with other receivers.

      Your VCR's VHF/UHF 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 R-AUDIO-L/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 three video sources directly to your VCR.
                  To do so, you connect one source to the AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO
                  in 1 (Model 114) or R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 (Model 63)
                  jacks on the back of the VCR using A/V cables, another
                  source to the IN FROM ANT. jack using a 75-Ohm coaxial
                  cable, and another source to the AV2 VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN
                  (Model 114) or AV2 VIDEO IN/L-AUDIO-R (Model 63) jacks on
                  the front of the VCR (see "Camcorder Connections" below).

                  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 shown in this manual.

Camcorder Connections

Your VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a cam-
corder or other video source. You can also connect a camcorder to the AUDIO
IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 (Model 114) or R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO (Model 63) jacks on the
back of the VCR.

The Model 63 needs a stereo audio/video cable for this connection. The Model
114 needs an audio/video cable for this connection. Your audio/video cable
(not supplied) must have 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 L-AUDIO IN-R and
    AV VIDEO IN jacks on the Model 63's front panel, or the AUDIO IN/VIDEO
    IN jacks on the Model 114'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
    to 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 prompts you to select a language, connection type, and output
      channel, then starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data
      Service (EDS) signal (see "Initial Setup" on Faxback Doc. # 44929)
      when:

        You plug in the VCR for the first time then press POWER to turn it
        on.

        You unplug the VCR and reconnect it (within 24 hours) or after a
        power failure (of less than 24 hours) then press POWER to turn it
        on.

        You reset the VCR's memory (see "Resetting the VCR's Memory" on
        Faxback Doc. # 44929).


(br/EB 10/28/97)