RCA PS32108 Instruction Manual

CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
SHOWS HOW
YOUR TV _
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) . ............ L....._................. .............................. i................. .......... 14
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 5B) ................... i....... i......................................................... 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 mthis book to hook up your 'IV. 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.
O1. Antenna or cable without a cable box
Cable with cable box required for all channels
Cable with cable box required for only some channels
Example: Premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, Disney ,etc.
Satellite and cable
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.
O A. No VCR
[_ B. Monaural VCR
[_ C. Stereo VCR
3. Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from
question #2. This is your hookup. "
Example: If you choose 1 and C, your hookup is 1C.
Answer From Question #1
[
1A - page 2
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A
Answer From I
Question t/2 B 1B- page 32B - page 6
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2A -page 5 3A - page 8 4A - page 11
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5A - page 14
3B - page 9 _B - page 12 5B - page 15
5C - page 16
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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:
1
3.
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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
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.
Connect as shown.
A. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
VHF & UHF VHF UHF
VIDEO \
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AUDIO
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ADAPTERS
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Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Monaural 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
NO
YES
=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 toantenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
Cable or
VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
A
RIGHT=
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO CABLE/
MONO /ANTENNA
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•Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts YES
........................................ •....... i..........................
Use Picture-in-Picture i YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from YES
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV YES
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 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
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
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B
TV
A
CABLE/
MONO ANTENNA
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4

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
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
NO
2. 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.
S-VIDEO
@
CABLE
!
!CABLE
BOX
A
VIDEO
RIGHT_ TV
@1 ,
OUT AUDIO IN ,
•J_,,.,,,,.. CABLE/
L_ANTENNA
MONO
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
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
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
NO
NO
1Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B. Two audio/video cables.
CABLE
(_IN FROM ANT
_) OUT TO TV
A
I
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CH3 CH4
CABLE
BOX
MONAURAL
VCR
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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A
B
VIDEO
INPUT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO CABLEI
ANTENNA
"IV

Connecting "IV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All 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
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
YES
NO
=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-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.
0Connect 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.
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0
CABLE
BOX
A
STEREO VCR
l ! S-VIDEO
(_ iNFROMANT. O
IN
e_)OUTTO'rV CH3 CH4
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT_ 0
A
OUT
0
B
VIDEO
INPUT
IN
CABLEI
MONO _ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Hcture-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
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Four coaxial cables.
C. One A-B switch.
1Connect 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
VIDEO
INPUT
@
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1
B
TV
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Requ ired for
Some Channels and Monaural 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
NO
YES
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Two audio/video cables.
nConnect 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.
A
CABLE
SIGNAL
SPLITTER
............... x......
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IN FROM ANT
_ OUT TO .rvCH3 CH4
CABLE BOX
MONAURAL VCR
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TV
RIGHT_
OUTAUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
MONO CABLEI
ANTENNA
9

Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Some Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts i
Use Picture-in-Picture f YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
1Select 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/videocables.
D. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
A _ SIGNAL
SPLI'rl'ER i _,. 0UT
,o
CABLE
BOX
STEREO VCR
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT _NO
C
D
VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
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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
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. 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.
1Connect 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
SATELLITE DISH
0
IIONO (_) CABLEI
ANTENNA
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)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
NO
YES
2. Select 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.
1Connect 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
SATELLITE DISH
CABLE BOX [-- ,'_ ..............................i!
SATELLITE RECEIVER ',
CMV IN V_EO AUDIO
CH3_I OUT OUT (_)
CH411 (_) (_ (_ IN FROM
OUTTO TV S-YtDEO SAT.
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•-7 C
_OEO AUDIO
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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
al Select accessories needed.
Order formison 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.
CABLE
i"
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CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED
|
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SATELLITE DISH
A
CAW IN
oulrlgw S-V_E0
SATELLITE RECEIVER
i
C
STEREO VCR
4. Follow the steps In the Startup
section of your User's Guide. TV
CABLE I
)ANTENNA
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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
CAW I VIDEO AUDIO
T0 W $-V_EO SAT.
R_NO
11
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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.
Connect as shown.
A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
C. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
TV
OR OR OR
UHF VHF UHF VHF & UHF VHF & UHF
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable

Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR
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 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 VHF & UHF VHF
/
/
/
t
/
/D
ADAPTERS
MONAU RAL VCR
UHF VHF UHF
i
/t
,/SATELLITE
/-'/" RECEIVER
A
B
VIDEO
C
i
IN FROM
SAT.
TV
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
YES
YES
YES
YES
2. 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.
uConnect 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
VHF & UHF VHF & UHF V'HF UHF VHF UHF
B
.@
_IOEO
B
STEREO
VCR
i
VIDEO
C
o_CABLEI
: MONO ;ANTENNA
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"IV
A
SATELUTE
DISH
=
IN FROM
SAT.
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Connecting TV to
Audio System (select models only)
1. Use this hookup to:
Hear sound through the speakers j
connected to the amplifier.
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two single audio cables.
BConnect 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.
1
=
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.
S-VIDEO
@MONO (_ CABLEI
ANTENNA
TV
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.
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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 TV or VCR for a quick
connection. Gold-Tipped Cables
#AHO65G (6-ft)
#AH066G (10-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)
#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 VIDEO jacks.
Cable is color-coded and
shielded and has RCA-type
plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH077G (6-ft)
Gold-Tippe/d Cable
#AH072G (3-ft)
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