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Unpacking
When
you unpack
your new VCR, be sure you have
removed all the accessories and information
sheets. We
recommend
that you save the packing materials and box
in case you ever need to ship or store your VCR.
The accessories
supplied
for connecting
your antenna,
VCR, and TV set are shown here. The remote control
unit and its batteries
are also packed in with the VCR.
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Remote Control Batteries
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Location
• Choose a location that is convenient,
but away from
sources of heat such as direct sunlight and heating
units.
• If the VCR is to be installed in an equipment
rack or
cabinet
with other
devices,
be sure that
there
is
adequate ventilation
at the back and around the sides
of the components.
The VCR should not be placed on
or directly
above a stereo amplifier
because
of the
heat that rises from the amplifier.
• Choose a flat surface at least as large as the VCR so
that it rests on its mounting
feet. It is important
that
air can pass
through
the ventilation
holes in the
bottom of the unit to prevent it from overheating. Do
not operate
the VCR on a rug or carpet because the
pile will obstruct
these holes.
Some TV sets may cause interference
in home VCR's.
To avoid interference
and get the best performance
from
your VCR, follow these guidelines:
• When placing the VCR under a TV, keep at least 18
inches between the bottom of the TV and the top of
the VCR.
• If interference is present when the VCR is used on top
of the TV or at the 18-inch distance
below the set,
move the VCR to a position beside the TV.
• If moving
the VCR does not solve the interference
problem,
try plugging the VCR into a different wall
socket.
• If interference
continues
after all the above, call your
dealer or service representative.
You may find the following booklet
prepared
by the
Federal Communications
Commission
helpful:
Interference Handbook
This booklet
is available
from the Superintendent
of
Documents,
U.S.
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
DC 20402
IMPORTANT
There are two basic steps for connecting your new
VCR to your present TV and antenna(s) or cahle-TV.
The first step is to disconnect the antenna(s) or cable-
"IV from the TV and reconnect it to the VCR. The
second step is to connect the VCR to the "IV. Be sure
you do both steps.
Since there are many different types of antennas and
TV's,
there are several ways to make the above
connections.
Therefore,
the instructions
have been
divided
into
sections.
Basic
antenna/cable-TV
connections
are explained
on page 5. More detailed
instructions
for
connecting
your
home
antenna
system are on pages 6 and 7. Detailed directions
for
connecting
more complicated
cable-TV systems
are
on pages 8 and 9. If you have a TV monitor/receiver,
you may want to make the additional
connections
described
on page I0.
The antenna
is the "signal
receiver" that picks up TV
broadcasts.
Some modern
antennas
receive both VHF
(Very High Frequency)
channels
2 through
13, and
UHF (Ultra
High Frequency)
channels
4 through 83.
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Some antennas are designed only for VHF reception and
others are designed only for UHF reception.
Signals from your antenna
are conducted
through flat
"twin-lead"
cable, or through round "coaxial"
cable.
Cable-TV (CATV) supplies television signals directly by
round
cable
without
the need for a home
antenna.
Cable-TV
delivers both VHF and UHF channels
and
programs
not available from a home antenna.
In most situations
you will get better picture quality if
you use an outdoor
antenna
or connect your TV and
VCR to a cable-TV system. If this is not possible, use a
good
quality
indoor
antenna.
Your
indoor
antenna
should have separate leads for VHF and UHF if you are
in an area with both VHF and UHF stations-or
you
may use separate
VHF and UHF indoor antennas.
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