RCA F20632 Instruction Manual

CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
To Find
Your Hook.up
Turn To
Page 1

User's Guide Change(s)
Date: 416/94
Part Number: 1Q57 502-01A
.Your User's Guide does not show you how to use the Expanded Stereo f,_ture. Expanded
stereo adds greater width and dimension to stereo broadcasts creating a more spadous stereo
sound effect. Please follow the directions below to turn on Expanded Stereo. Refer to the
"Sound Settings" in the User's Guide for furT.her explanation of the stereo options.
1. Select the Controls Menu
2. mghllght Stereo
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep'Timer::-:- "":"
Press MENLI'PROG to select the
Controls nne_au. This menu is
•yellow.
Press MOV1- • (down) to highlight
S_em
3. Use MOVE •or "_ switch
to Expanded Stereo.
3ontrols Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer:. -:-
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -..... !.....+
Off
Press MOVIE I_ or • to turn on
expandcxl stereo.
°The SAP feature shown in the User's Guide has been changed. SAP wa:, part of the Stereo
Menu, but it is now a separate menu item. This does not change the way it works. SAP can be
turned .on or off as shown below in the correct menu. if you turn on SAP and nothing
happens, your broadcast may not have SAP. Refer to the %ound Settings" in the User's Guide
for a full explanation of SAPI
:ontrols Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -..... I..... +
Stereo: Off
g'VJ_ plY!

Connecting TV to Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box) an¢l
No VCR (Hook-up 1A) .................................................................................................. 2
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 1B) ....................................................................................... 3
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 1C) ............................................................................................ 4
Cable With Cable Box Required for All Channels and
No VCR (Hook-up 2A) .................................................................................................. 5
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 2B) ....................................................................................... 6
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 2C) ............................................................................................ 7
Cable With Cable Box Required for Some Channels and
No VCR (Hook-up 3A) .................................................................................................. 8
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 3B) ...................................................................................... 9
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 3C) ....... .................................................................................... 10
Satellite, Cable, and
No VCR (Hook-up 4A) ........................................................................... :..................... 11
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 4B) ..................................................................................... 12
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 4C) ........................................................... ....................... ,.......... 13
Satellite, Antenna, and
No VCR (Hook-up 5A) ........................................... ................................................... :...14
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 5B) ....................................................................................... 15
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 5C) ............................................................................................ 16
Audio System .................................... ....................................... ................ 17
Ordering Accessories Cables and Adapters ...................................................................... 18-19
Order Form ....................................................................................... 19-20
References Guide to Connection Panel .............................................................. 21
Things to Know Before Connecting Cable,,; ............................... 22
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
Avoid Audio Hum by Positioning Cables Correctly
Protect your Components from Overheating
Connect Audio/Video Cables for Best Results
Trouble Checks ............................................................................... 23-27
Glossary ............................................................................................. 28-29

You need only one page in this book to hook up your TV. Answer the
questions and follow the steps below.
•Where does your TV signal come from?
If you have a cable box and are unsure of how it works, select answer 3 below.
Choose one answer from below.
[Z] 1. Antenna or cable without a cable box
[] 2. Cable with cable box required for all channels
[] 3. Cable with cable box required for only some channels
Example: Premiumchannels such as HBO, Showtime,Disney,etc.
O 4. Satellite and cable
_] 5. Satellite and antenna
2. What are you connecting to the TV?
If you have a VCR and are unsure of how it works, select answer B below.
Choose one answer from below.
[] A. No VCR
[_ B. Monaural VCR
[] C. Stereo VCR
1Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from
question #2. This is your hookup.
Example: If you choose 1 and (3, your hookup is 1(3.
Answer From Question #1
4 5
Answer From
Question #2
A1A - page 2 2A - page 5 3A - page 8
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B 1B-page3 2B-page6 ' 3B-page9
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4A - page 11 5A - page 14
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4B - page 12 5B - page 15
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Ci1C-page4 2C-page7 ! 3C-page10 4C-page13 ! 5C-page16
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4. Turn to the page shown in the chart for your hookup. This iisthe only
page you will need. 1

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box)
1. Use this hookup to:
Peceive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(aot all models have PIP)
ttear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
NO
=Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
1Connect as shown.
A. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
2

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
(::able Box) and Monaural VCR
1,. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
........................................ .jL..........................
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different ,channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form .is on page 19. i_OUTTOW E]
A. One coaxial cable, i : _ V,DE!0
B. Two audio /video cables. ___ B
C. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one ............................
3. Connect as shown.. RIG_) /
A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables. OLT AUDIOKIIN_,_ , "IV
S-VIDEO [,_ _--_'_J__
C. Conriect adapter to antenna _ _-),_-_'_'_CABLE/ i
MO_IO L_,;_JJ ANTENNA
if needed. _:!
4.. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
3

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
........................................... i ........................
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models ihave PIP) '
Hear Stereo Playback from i YES
Stereo VCR
Record one channel ',
with VCR and watch } YES
different channel on TV
1Select accessories needed.
Oi,der form is on page 19.
A One coaxial cable.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.
D. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C Connect S-Video cable if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
OR
\\\
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
VHF & UHF VHF UH|:
OR
"°*PTE_!
D•....
VHF UHF
1
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STEREO VCR
TV
A
CABLE/
ANTENNA
J
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box
Flequired for All Channels
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
NO
21, Select accessories needed.
Order fo_n is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
!
I
I!CABLE
BOX
I
A
VIDEO
"IV
[_IGHT @1
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO [_ ,_.] _)_
_) L CABLE/
MONO ANTENNA
5

Connecting TV to
CalOleWith Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo i
Broadcasts !
Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the
VCR (not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
S_ereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
NO
NO
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A.. Two coaxial cables.
B. Two audio/video cables.
3, Connect as shown,
,4, Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
CABLE
i
i
I
I
A
B
CABLE
BOX
MONAURAL
VCR
1Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
VIDEO
INPUT
RIGHT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO CABLE/ ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
AIII Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the
VCR (not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
YES
YES
YES
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
"MIJ-- _., •:_ I_
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VH8 or S-VIDEO connector.
=Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
i
IN !CABLE
t
A
STEREO VCR
A
"IV
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels
1. Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo
Bl_adcasts
U_e Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
NO
A
_SIGNAL
SPUTTER
2. Select accessories needed. C
n
Order form is on page 19.
A One signal splitter.
B. Four coaxial cables.
C. One A-B switch.
Connect as shown.
A Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C, Connect A-B switch.
Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE BOX
a
i
1
t
A-B SWITCH
VIDEO
INPUT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDE0 [_LI(_I _----_CABLEI
MONO _ANTENNA
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i
,,
B
TV
8

Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Monaural VCR
1, Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture I
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from i
Stereo VCR
YES
YES
NO
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Two audio/video cables.
1Connect as shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/videocables.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
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Colnnecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Llse this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
YES
YES
YES
F'ecord one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
iSelect accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Three audio/video cables.
D. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
13. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/video cables.
D. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
:section of your User's Guide.
A
CABLE
0
B
SIGNAL
SPLITTER CABLE
BOX
STEREO VCR
C
VIDEO
D
OUT AUglO
L_) L _CABLE/
M(JNO ANTENNA
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t
J
TV
10

Connecting TV to
Satellite and Cable
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
YES
YES
NO
Record one channel
with VCR and watch I NO
different chan?el 0n_TV
2,. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable if a cable box is
required.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
mConnect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
fi1CABLE BOX
(_o_: jlFREQUIRE D
i
SATELLITE DISH
AI
rSATELLITE RECEIVER i
CATV IN VtDEO AUD_ ._
C H4 UIN FROM
OUTTO 1"4 S-1N)E0 SAT.
(_ R IJU0N0
MONO CABLEI
l
TV
11

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
YES
YES
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR I
t
Record one channel _1
with VCR and watch t YES
different channel on TV
-- _--o- ---
1Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Three coaxial cables if cable box is
required. Two coaxial cables if cable
box is not required.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
=Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
CABLE BOX I
IF REQUIRED
A
i
i
SATELLITE
SATELLITE RECEIVFR
DISH
cA'rv IN VIDEO AUDIO
CH3 _i_ _ OUT OUr
SAT.
OUTTO _/ S-VIOE0 _:_ ,,_-_ _
_j _ _ _ jc,_ .............................
MONAURAL
(_ IN FROM ANT @IN@ :i C
MoN:0;g -
_,_ ._o _A_r_..A
A
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
I.
1
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
YES
YES
Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables if cable box is
required. One coaxial cable if cable
box is not required.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S-Video cables if satellite
receiver and VCR have $-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
1Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable(s).
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable(s) if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED
i
IN OUT
t,-
i
SATELLITE DISH
ASATELLITE RECEIVER
VCR
.... ._INFROMNfl'. I1_ IN R L/IK)NO
(_) CH$ CH4
OUTTO TV OUT
B
OUT AUDIO
MONO
IN
i
i
CABIJE/
ANTI"NNA
'l"V
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Connecting TV to
Satellite and Antenna
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo, Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
NO
NO
SATELLITE DISH
SATELLITE RECEIVER !I
i
CAW IN V1DE0 AUDIO
CH3 _(_ OUT OUT
CH41J @_IN FROM
SAT.
0_r Io W S-!/IOE0
R L_ONO
1Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page19.
A. Three audio/video cables.
B. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
C. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the, diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connec_ audio/video cables.
B. Connec_ S-Video cable if desired.
C. Conne(_ adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
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B
UHF VHF UHF VHF VHF _ Ut4F
TV
CABLE/
ANTENN,eh
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
J
VHF & UHF

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts YES
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR NO
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Three coaxial cables.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One q-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
D. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
dete_rnine if you need one.
3, Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4, Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Choose Your Type of Ant,enna Cable
VHF & UHF VHF &UHF
OR _OR
/ ;'/
J
lD
ADAPTERS
/
VHF UHF VHF UHF
i/"// / SATELUTEDISH
j F /' /
t / /
"" SATELLITE
RECEIVER ,,
A
C
oB
VIDEO
INPUT
0[ AUDIO
S-VIDEO ,_ CABLE/
@MONO %._ ANTENNA
)
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
e
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
YES
YES
Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S-Video cables if satellite
receiver and VCR have an S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
D. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
Choose Your Type of Antenna (;able
VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
i
i
ADAPT
i
CH3_H4
I_) Ob'TTOW
STEREO
VCR
SATELUTE
DISH
i
IN FROM
SAT.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-V_ldeo cable(s) if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4, Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
'_C:ABII: I
MONO /ANTFNNA
,,
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Connecting TV to
Audio System (select models only)
1. Use this hookup to:
L Hear sound through the speakers
c°nnecte=._d t° thea_mP"fierL_ I
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two single audio cables.
=Connect as shown.
A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Insert plugs completely to avoid
audio, hum.
4. Place speakers.
A. Place speakers at least eight inches
away from the TV to prevent color
streaks in the picture.
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Operate amplifier.
A. Turn ,on TV and amplifier.
B. Press "IV button on front of
amplifier.
C. Adjust the amplifier's volume for
normal listening.
D. Control sound with the VOLUME
buttons on the TV's remote.
E. Turn off the TV's internal speakers if
desired with the SPEAKERS
ON/OFF feature described in the
User' s Guide.
Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
SPEAKER
These AUDIO OUT jacks
are not on all models.
VIDEO
INPUT
IDIO IIq
S-VIDEO CABLE I
_) MONO _ANTENNA
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INPUTS lIP=_m=_
!IO=1
STEREO AMPLIFIER SPEAKER
This set incorporate,_ special circuits
which enhance stereo imaging and
effect when used with the TV's own
speakers. If external[ s'_eakers are
used, the stereo effect _nay decrease.
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