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- Page 1 15-1283.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM Cat. No. 15-1283 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. RF MODULATOR...
- Page 2 15-1283.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose this RF Modulator to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
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Page 3: The Fcc Wants You To Know
15-1283.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM INTRODUCTION Your Radio Shack RF Modulator is designed to con- vert the separate audio and video signals (from a vid- eo camera, computer, portable VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) into normal VHF TV signals that you can see on any regular TV set. - Page 4 Try to eliminate the interference by: • Moving your RF Modulator away from the receiver. • Connecting your RF Modulator to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver. • Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.
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Page 5: Parts Required
15-1283.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM PARTS REQUIRED You need the following items, not supplied with your RF Modulator, to connect it between a video input source (video camera, satellite receiver, etc.) and your TV. • Two audio/video (not stereo) shielded cables with phono connectors •... - Page 6 15-1283.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM CONNECTIONS Follow these steps to connect your RF Modulator. 1. Connect an audio/video cable between the video output jack on your video source and the RF Modu- lator’s jack. VIDEO IN (illus) 2.
- Page 7 75 Ohm 300 Ohms Disconnect from here CATV a. Disconnect the input source’s 75-ohm cable from the TV’s 75-ohm VHF input terminal, and recon- nect it to the RF Modulator’s terminal. ANT IN RF Modulator Ant In To TV 75 Ohm...
- Page 8 To TV 75 Ohm 300 Ohms CATV a. Connect the input source’s (antenna, cable TV, VCR, etc.) 75-ohm cable to the RF Modulator’s terminal. ANT IN b. Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable between the terminal on the RF Modulator and the TO TV 75-ohm VHF input terminal on your TV.
- Page 9 15-1283.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM 4. Plug the RF Modulator’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. (illus)
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Page 10: Operation
3. To select the VHF source (cable TV or antenna) connected to the RF Modulator’s terminal, ANT IN MOD/ANT To select the audio/video source (VCR or video camera) connected to the RF Modulator’s AUDIO IN/ terminals, set VIDEO IN MOD/ANT... - Page 11 RF Modulator’s terminals, then set AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN OHMS 1K/ on the RF Modulator to the position that gives the best picture. (illus) • For the best results, try both positions to find the best setting.
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Page 12: Specifications
15-1283.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:19 PM SPECIFICATIONS Video Carrier Output Level.......63 dB V RF Output Channels..........3 or 4 RF Output Impedance ........75 Ohms Video Input Impedance ....75 Ohms/1 kOhms (Switchable) Audio Input Impedance ......13 ± 3 kOhms Specifications are typical;...
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