RCA F27675 Instruction Manual

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

Connecting TV to Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box) and
No VCR (Hook-up 1A) ...................................................................................................2
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 1B) ......................................................................................... 3
StereoVCR (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 Cables ................................ 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,
[] 1. Antenna or cable without a cable box
[] 2. Cable with cable box required for all channels
[_1 3. Cable with cable box required for only some channels
Example: Premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, Disney ,,etc.
[] 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.
[_1 A. No VCR
[] B. Monaural VCR
C. Stereo VCR
1Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from
question #2. Thi_ is your hookup,
Example: If you choose 1 and C, your hookup is 1(3.
Answer From Question #1
2 3 4 5
A
Answer From B
Question #2
C
1A - page 2 2A - page 5
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1B - page 3 2B -page 6 3B -page 9 I 4B -page 12
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1C-page4 i 2C page7 ! i
- i 3C- page 10 i 4C -page 13
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3A - page 8 4A - page 11 5A -page 14
5B - page 15
5C - page 16
4. Turn to the page shown in the chart for your hookup. This is the only
page you will need.

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box)
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
w_th VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
2. 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.
nConnect as shown.
A. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. F'ollow 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 V'HF UHF VHF UHF
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Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture i YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
=Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19,
A, One coaxial cable,
B, Two audio/video cables,
C, . 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 adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
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Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
OR
VHF & UHF VHF UHF: VHF UHF
OR
3

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
B_:oadcasts ;YES
Use Picture-in-Picture
(_ot all model s have PIP) YES
Hear Stereo Playback from ] YES
StEereoVCR i
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
mSelect accessories needed.
Order 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 cablesl
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. I'ollow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
OR
VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
TV
A
MONO
CABLEI
ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box
Required 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
YES
NO
NO
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV !
:!. Select accessories needed.
Order form 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
A
VIDEO
OUT AUDIO IN
_o%?,
• L_)_J ANTENNA!
CABLE
BOX
TV
5

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
l;'eceive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the YES
VCR (not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
. Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
=Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
lB. Two audio/video cables.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
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CABLE
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RIGHT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO CABLE/
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•CABLE
BOX
MONAURAL
VCR
TV

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo _ YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture only
.when playing a tape in the YES
VCR (not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from YES
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch i NO
different channel on TV
i
=Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page i9.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if VCR 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
g,
i I CABLE
BOX
A
A
STEREO VCR
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! _OUTTOW cH3 cH4 OLIT_ 0 "
B
VIDEO
INPUT
OUT AUDIO IN TV
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels
1. Use this hookup to"
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback f_m
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
widthVCR and watch
different Channel on "IV
I
YES
NO
NO
NO
2, Select accessories needed.
(_,der form is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Four coaxial cables.
C. One A-B switch.
3. Connect as shown,
A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect A-B switch.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
A@SIGNALSPLITTER !
A-B SWITCH
C
CABLE BOX
]
B
V1DEO
INPUT
@
S-VIDEO
MONO i
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP) i YES
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
gSelect accessories needed.
Order form is on page19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Two audio/video cables.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/video cables.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
ASIGNAL
SPLITTER
CABLE BOX
VIDEO
INPUT
@
RIGHT
OUT
S-VIDEO
@CABLE/
MONO ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture _ YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from !
Stereo VCR YES
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
)
YES
2. Select 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.
B. 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.
CABLE
B
A _ SIGNAL
SPLITTER ! _)) ,N _OUT
I" • I
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CABLE
BOX
STEREO VCR
C
VIDEO
D
OUT AUDIO
MONO (_ CABLE/
ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Satellite and Cable
1,, Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stere oPlayback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch _ NO
different channel on TV
21. 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.
3. Connect 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
r-----T, ICABLE BOX
jIF REQUIRED
SATELLITE RECEIVER
!OUT TO W
SATELLITE DISH
t
#_ CABLE /
MONO _ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel " I
with'VCR and watch
different channel on TV
NO
YES
CABLE
CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED
SATELLITE DISH
4_- 4_ou,
L
A •
SATELLITE RECEIVER
CAW MVIDEO AUDIO
OUT otrr
CH3_ (_
CH4 LJ IN FROM
SAT.
,_L/tlON0 ............................
2. Select accessories needed. _t___ i
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. E2
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver °_T° wii3 ci' ;°_e°_i I
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO •"
connector.
3. Connect as shown. -
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B" C°nnect audi°/vide° cables" II _AU ._f
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired. S4aDE00
4. Follow the steps in the Startup I1 A@M_N/0 ;C_LNEN/A
section of your User's Guide. _,
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR
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
YES
YES
1Select 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 S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
3. Connect 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
J_ CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED
!
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i
ASATELLITE RECEIVER
C H3 _lil_
CH4U
CAWIN
OUTTOW
t _) 0UT TO .,p/CH3 cH4
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IN
SATELLITE DISH
!
IN FROM
SAT.
OUT
STEREO VCR
R L_ONO
TV
CABLE/
AI_rENNA
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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
iNO
t NO
t
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A.
B.
C.
Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
Three audio!videoo cables.
One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need One.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
C. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
SATELLITE DISH
SATELLITE RE.CE!VER !i
_Pd
iCAWIN V1DEO AUDIO
ICH3 _OUT ou_
OUT TO W S-_)EO SAT.
R I._Ohl0
TV
UHF VHF UHF VHF VHff&UHF VHF &UHF
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
4_
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
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. Three coaxial cables.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-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
determine 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 Antenna Cable
VHF & UHF
f/
VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
15

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR
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
urn
YES
YES
YES
YES
2. Select accessories needed.
Order /orm 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.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable(s) 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 Antenna Cable
i) CABLE I
MONO ANTENNA
'
STE'REO
VCR
TV
SATELLITE
DISH
i
IN FROM
SAT.
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Connecting TV to
Audio System (select models only)
1. Use this hookup to:
L Hear sound through the speakers
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two single audio cables.
3, Connect as shown.
A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Insert plugs completely to avoid
audio hum.
4. Place speakers.
1
=
A. Place speakers at least eight inches
away from the TV to prevent color
streaks in the picture.
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.
IDIO IN
tTV
MONO _CABLEI
ANTENNA
INPUTS IIml
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STEREO AMPLIFIER SPEAKER
This set incorporates spedal circuits
which enhance stereo imaging and
effect when used with the TV's own
speakers. If external speakers are
used, the stereo effect may decrease.
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Coaxial Cables - - _-- Audio/Video Cables
Screw-on Coaxial
Cable
Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of
),our TV or VCR for a
secure connection. #AH037 (3-ft)
Single Audio/Video
Cable
Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks. Cable is
shielded and has an RCA-
type plug on each end.
Gold-Tipped Cables
#AH069G (3-ft)
#AH070G (6-ft)
Push-on Coaxial Cable
Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back. of
your TV or VCR for a quick
connection. Gold-Tipped Cables
#AH065G (6-ft)
#AH066G (10-ft)
Double Audio/Video
Cable
Used to connect AuDIo or
VIDEO jacks and has two
plugs on each end. Cabh: is
color-coded and shielded,
and has RCA-type plugs on
each end. Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH075G (6-if)
S-Video Cables -
S- Video Cable
Used to connect a
compatible S-Vide0
component to the S-VIDEO
connector on your TV.
Cable has a multi-pin
connector on each end.
#VAA014 (5-ft)
#VAA020 (8-ft)
Triple Audio/_Video
Cable
Used to connect AUDIO and
VIDEO jacks and has three
plugs ,on each end. Cable is
color-coded and shielded
and has RCA-type plugs on
each end.
Double Audio Cable
Used to connect AUDIO
jacks not V[DEO jacks.
Cable is color-coded and
shielded and has RCA-type
plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH077G (6-ft)
Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH072G (3-ft)
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