Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR w/Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0635)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 50958

INSTALLATION

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustration in Faxback Doc. # 50959 for these connections.

Note:  Some connections shown in this section 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 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
                can 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 direct-to-home satellite 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 R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 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/L-AUDIO IN-R
jacks on the front of the VCR (see "Camcorder Connections", below). If the
source's audio is monaural, connect its audio output to the left audio
input jack only.

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,
we do not attempt to show such configurations in this manual.

HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustration in Faxback Doc. # 50959 to connect your VCR to a
home theater system.

CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS

Your 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
R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the back of the VCR.

Note:  Although you can connect your cable box or direct-to-home satellite
       receiver to the jacks on the VCR's front panel, the VCR's remote
       control function will not work if you do.  See "Positioning the VCR
       and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver" in Faxback Doc. # 50960 for
       more information.

The VCR needs a stereo 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 AV2 L-AUDIO IN-R and
    AV VIDEO IN jacks on the front panel.  If the camcorder's audio is
    monaural, connect the audio cable to the L-AUDIO IN jack only.

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 Set Up" in Faxback
       Doc. # 50960 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) then press
         POWER to turn it on.

         There is a power failure (of less than 24 hours) then you press
         POWER to turn on the VCR.

         You reset the VCR's memory (see "Resetting the VCR's Memory" in
         Faxback Doc. # 50961).

(BR/eb 12/28/98)