Model 800  (160-0654)            Connections           Faxback Doc. # 3600

This section describes the connections necessary to begin using your VCR.

Before you begin making connections, plug in the VCR.  -:- shows on the
display.

CAUTION:  In areas of high humidity or if you move the VCR from a cold
          area to a warm one, plug it in and allow it to warm up for 2
          hours before operation.  This allows complete evaporation of any
          moisture inside the VCR that could damage it.

NOTES:  If you have cable service, see "Connecting Cable TV."

        If you have 300-ohm antenna wire, use a 300-to-75-ohm matching
        transformer (not supplied) to connect the wire to the VCR's ANT IN
        terminal.

        If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas, use a signal combiner
        (not supplied) between the antenna cables and the VCR's ANT IN
        terminal.

Your local Radio Shack store sells the necessary transformer and combiner.

BASIC VCR CONNECTIONS

These steps show the basic connections necessary to begin using your VCR.

1.  Disconnect the antenna or cable wires from your TV's antenna
    terminals.

    Connect the antenna or cable wires to the VCR's combined ANT IN
    terminals.

2.  Connect one end of the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable to the VCR's ANT
    OUT terminal.

3.  Connect the other end of the cable to the TV's antenna terminal.

If your TV has separate terminals for VHF and UHF, use a band splitter
(not supplied) between the supplied cable and the TV's antenna terminals. 
Connect the splitter's UHF output to the Tv's UHF terminals; connect the
75-ohm or 300-ohm VHF output to the TV's VHF terminal(s) -- do not use
both VHF outputs.

CONNECTING CABLE TV

Some states have laws restricting direct connections to cable wires
(connections that do not go through the cable box).  Check the laws in
your area before making any connections.

If your TV does not have a cable-compatible tuner, you must connect the
cable box between VCR and the TV.

If you are not receiving scrambled channels, use Connection A.  With
Connection A, you can watch one channel while recording another.

If you are receiving scrambled channels, use Connection B.  With
Connection B, you can record from any cable channel you subscribe to while
you watch any channel you select using the TV tuner.  Connection B
requires a 75-ohm splitter and a high-isolation A/B switch, both available
at your local Radio Shack store.

Use the cable box to select the channel you want to record.  Then, use the
A/B switch to view the non-scrambled channels you can directly tune on
your TV, or the channel you select on the cable box.

NOTES:  The tuner does not unscramble premium cable channels.

        If you have a second cable box, you can record one scrambled
        channel while you watch a different scrambled channel.

CONNECTING TO A TV MONITOR/RECEIVER

There are two types of TVs that can be connected to VCRs.  TV monitors
have separate audio and video inputs but not antenna connection terminals. 
However, most TVs sold for home use are actually combination receiver/
monitors that have both separate audio/video inputs and antenna connection
terminals.  All Radio Shack TVs are combination monitors/receivers.

If you have a combination receiver/monitor, we suggest the following
connections to play back and monitor a recording.

Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better quality picture
and better sound for tape playback.  Set the TV's TV/video switch to the
video mode to watch video tapes or channels you select using the VCR's
tuner.

To view VHF/UHF signals, complete the VHF/UHF connections described in
"Basic VCR Connections" and set the TV's TV/video switch to TV or MAIN.

CONNECTING TO YOUR STEREO SYSTEM

Stereo signals from the VCR's tuner or from a stereo hi-fi recording are
sent to the VCR's AUDIO LINE OUT jacks.  If you want to connect your
current stereo system to the AUDIO LINE OUT jacks, refer to the drawing
below.

The settings of AUDIO MODE on the remote control affect the VCR's stereo
output.

NOTE:  Use video-quality shielded cable with phono connectors.  Do not use
       standard audio cables.

(ALL-12/13/94)