RCA PS27108 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
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 Cables ............................... 22
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
Avoid Audio Hum by Positioning Cables Correctly
Protect your Components from Overheal_ag
Connect Audio/Video Cables for Best-Results
Trouble Checks ............................................................................... 23-27
Glossary ........................................................................................... _-29

You need only one page in this book to hook up your TV. Answer the
questions and follow the steps below.
1. 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.
O 1. Antenna or cable without a cable box
1_ 2. Cable with cable box required for all channels
[_ 3. Cable with cable box required for only some channels
Example: Premiumchannelssuchas HBO,Showtime,Disney,etc.
O4. 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.
0 A. No VCR
0 B. Monaural VCR
OC. Stereo VCR
3. Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from
question #2. _[1_.
Example: If you choose 1 and C, your hookup is 1C.
Answer From Question #1
1 2 3 4 5
A1A-page2 2A-page5 I 3A-page8 !4A-page11 I 5A.page14
Answer From B 1B - page 32B - page 6 , 35 - page 9 4B - page 12 5B - page 15
Question #2 !
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C 1C-page4 2C-page7 !3C-page10 4C-page13 5(2-page16
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4. Turn to the page shown in the chart for your hookup. This Is the only
page you will need.

Connecting "IV to
Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box)
1. Use this hookup to:
ReceiveStereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture NO
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
NO
2. Select accessories needed.
Orderform is on page 19.
A. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Choose Your _of Antenna or Cable
V'HF & UHF VHF & UHF Vt_ UHF VHF UHF
"IV
S-VIDEO
IlONO
2

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 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
2. Select accessories needed.
Order/orm ison page 12.
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. C_nnect 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.
Choose Your "1_ of Antenna or Cable
Cable_
VHF & UHF VHF & UHF
OR
MONAURP'_
VCR
A
B
TV
3

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) 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 YES
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
2. Select 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 orS-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.
Cl_or
VHF & UHF
OR
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
/
TV
4

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box
Required for All Channels
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture NO
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxialcable.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
sectlqn of your User's Guide.
CABLE
A
!
I
Ii
I
_. _ cABLE
BOX
A
i
_IOE0
TV
%0 -,
@ @_,.
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR
1, Usethis hookupto:
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 NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
2. Select acceesorles needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B. 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
A
)
I
(_IN FROMANT
_. (_OUTTOW
CH$ CH4
B
A
S-VIDE0
IIONO
I
CJUBLEI
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 NO
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B. 22uee audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
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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
I.ox
A
A
STEREO VCR
TV
7

Connecting "IV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Pfctu_-m-PictuR NO
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback E_om NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channd
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order_rrra is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Four coaxialcables.
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
CABLE BOX
CA-B SWITCH
VIDE0
t
B
TV
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels 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 NO
Ste_o VCR
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.
3. Connect a_l shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Cormect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/video cables.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
SIGNAL
SPLITTER
CABLE BOX
MONAURAL VCR
(_) IN FROM ANT it-1
(_ CH3 CH4
OUTTo'rv
CTV
MON0
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stezeo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-_in-Hcture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from YES
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Orderform ison page19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Three audio/video cables.
D. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS orS-VIDEO connector.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connectsignalsplitter.
B. Connectcoaxialcables.
C. Connectaudio/videocables.
D. Connect S-Videocableifdesired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
ICABLE
BOX
STEREOVCR
AUDIO
C
"IV
CABLEl
MONO _ANTENNA
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Connecting "IV to
Satellite and Cable
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on "IV
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 xeceiver
hasan S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
3. Connect as shown.
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A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desi_d.
4. Follow the steps In the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED
SATELLITE RECEIVER
SATEUJTE DISH
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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 aUmodels have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Orderform ison page19.
A. Three coaxial cables if cable box is
required, Two coaxial cablesif 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
conn_or.
3. 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
ol,o.
I'I
IF REQUIRED m
SATELLITE RECEIVER
_ E
l
mw i
SAT, i
I
i
B
TV
A
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR
1. Usethis hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Hcmre YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from YES
Stezeo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
diffe_nt _elon 'IV
2. Select accessorlse needed.
Orderf_rm _ on page19.
A. Two coaxialcablesffcablebox is
required.One coaxialcableifcable
box isnotzequired.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S-Video cables if satelfite
xeceiver and VCR have S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
I
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.
A
CABLE
CABLE B0_
IF REQUIRED
y
SATELLITE RECEIVER
SATELLITE DISH
B
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Connecting TV to
Satellite and Antenna
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
SATELUTE RECEIVER
SATELLITE DISH
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
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. 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.
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A
/
/
/
UHF VHF
I
! \
'iT
OR OR OR
UHF V'rlF VHF & UHF VHF & UHF
Choose Your "l_pe of Antenna Cable

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, 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 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.
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 d_gram at right to
determine if you need one.
_t
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 l_pe of Antenna Cable
A
C
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR
1. Usethishookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
,, ,,,
Use Pictu_in-Pictu_ YES
(not all models have PI_
' Hear Stereo Playback horn
Stereo VCR
Recordone channel
withVCR and wat_.h YES
different channel on "IV
2, Select accessories needed,
Order form is on page I9.
A. One coaxial cable.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S-Videocables if sateUite
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. Connectcoaxialcables.
B. Connect audio/videocables.
C. Connect S-Videocable(s)if desired.
D. Connectadaptertoantenna
ifneeded.
4. Follow the steps In the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
VHF & UHF
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
STEREO
VCR
TV
16

Connecting TV to
Audio System (selectmodels only)
1. Use this hookup to:
1
Hear sound through the speakers |
connected to the amplifier. I
2. Select accessories needed.
Or&,rformisonpage19.
A. Two single audio cables.
3. Connect as shown.
A, Connect audio/_deo 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.
5. Operate amplifier.
A. Turn on TV and amplifier.
B. Press TV button on front of
amplifier.
C. Adjust the amplifier's volume for
normal li_ening.
D. Control sound with the VOLUME
bulitons on the TV's remote.
E. Turn off the TV's internal speakersif
desiredwiththeSPEAKERS
ON/OFF feature deseX_bedin the
User's Guide.
6. Follow the steps In the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
SPEAKER
AUDIO OUT Jaokl
are not on ell models.
INPUTS
This set incorporates special 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.
W
SPEAKER
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Coaxial Cables Audio/Video Cables
Screw-on Coaxial
Cable
Used to attach antenna
connectors on the back of
your 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 "IVor VCR for a quick
connection. Gold-Tipped Cables
#AH065G (6-ft)
#AH066G (lO-ft)
Double Audio/Video
Cable
Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks and has two
plugs on each end. Cable is
color-coded and shielded
and has RCA-type plugs on
each end. Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH075G (6-ft)
S-Video Cables
S- Video Cable
Used to connect a
compatible S-Video
component to the S-VIDEO
connector on your TV.
Cable has a multi-pin
connector on each end.
#VAA014 (5-ft)
#VAA02O(s-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 VIDEO jacks.
Cable is color-coded and
shielded and has RCA-type
plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH077G (6-ft)
Gold-Tlppe_ Cable
#AH072_ (3-ft)
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