Model 202 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR with Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0642)                 Installation               Faxback Doc. # 57213

Basic Connections

Refer to the illustration in Faxback Doc. # 57214 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, 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 many complex 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. # 57214 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.

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 the 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 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 Setup" in Faxback
       Doc. # 57215) 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. # 57215).

(BR-EB 11/4/99)