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Compatible Components
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The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one
A wide,variety of compatible RCA Video;Cassette Recorders
blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or
(VCRs), camcorders, and audio. components are available:,
multiple adapter is also polarized. The plug should fit in the
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outlet only one way.
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Other brands of &mponents can also W'Conn'ected to your TV
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Refer to me component's ovriner's manual for the
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manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions. ,.
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disconnect any cables. This will protect your components from
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If you are connecting several components and plan to use a
This is a good practice for all your audio and video
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component rack, follow these general rules when arranging your
components-TVs, VCRs, audio systems, computers,.etc.
components.
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If the components are arranged horizontally, allow at least an
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inch or tw,o of space between'them so air can circulate freely.
Positioning Cables to Avoid Hum
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This Will also provide some space, between the audio devices
The possibility of picking up hum (interference. noise) in the ,'_
to minimize interference.
audio/video cables will be reduced if you keep them away from
*If components are arranged vertically on shelves, place the
the back ofthe TV Route the cables to the sides of the TV's
Stereo Amplifier at the top so that heated-air rising from it will
back panel instead of straight down the middle.
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not pass around the other components.
All cable plugs should be firmly seated in the jackswhere they
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Do not block the ventilation holes in the components. If
connect to the equipment. If a plug is not connected firmly,
components are placed on rugs or deep-pile'mats, the
audio hum or smeared video may result.
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ventilation holes in the bottoms may be bloCkedand
If your antenna cable is flat twin-lead cable, try to keep it away
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overheating could result.
from the audio/video cables as much as possible. Excess flat,
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Some VCRs may cause interference in TVs. When placing a
twin-lead cable should be cut off instead of coiled behind the
VCR under your TV, try to keep at least 18 inches between the
TV. Round, coaxial, antenna cable is usually shielded and can
bottom. of the TV and the top of the, VCR. -If interference is
be coiled or placed next to audio/video cables without causing
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present when the VCR is used on top.of the.TV or at the
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18-inch distance below the set, move the VCR beside the TV
If moving the VCR does not solve 'the interference problem,
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try plugging the VCR into a different wall socket.
Positioning Speakers .to Avoid Interference
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of the picture. Such speakers should be located at least eight
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If unshielded speakers are too close to the TV, colored streaks
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will appear along the sides af the picture. If this happens,' turn
panels so 'yo,u can .plug power cords from other components into
off the TV for several minutes while moving the speakers'
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a "ConvemenCe outlet" instead of a Wall outlet. Usually these
farther away. Then turn the TV back on.
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outlets will be labeled either "switched".or "imswitched".
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