Model 163 Movieorder 8 Camcorder
(160-0864)                 Connecting to TV           Faxback Doc. # 19176

USING A TV FOR PLAYBACK

If you have an 8 mm VCR already connected to your TV, you can play tapes
recorded in your camcorder in that VCR.  However, if the camcorder is your
only VCR or if your other VCR is not an 8 mm VCR, you can play back tapes
from the camcorder through your TV.

There are many different types of TVs and ways to connect them to your
camcorder.  This section describes the most common set ups.

NOTES:  If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, contact
        your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

        Turn off power to the camcorder and TV when making connections.  Do
        not power the camcorder until you complete all other connections.

TV with Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you can connect your
camcorder directly to the TV so you can play tapes in the camcorder and see
them on the TV.

If your TV does not have audio/video jacks, see "Standard TV," (BELOW).

Use video quality shielded cables with phonotype connectors (such as Cat.
No. 15-1519, not supplied) to connect the camcorder's VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT
jacks to your TVs INPUT jacks.

Note:  Do not use standard audio cables for this connection. 

Follow these steps to connect the camcorder to the TV.

1.  Pull out the cover on the camcorder's VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jack
    compartment to open it.

    CAUTION:  The cover on the VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jack compartment is
              attached to the camcorder.  Do not try to remove it.

2.  Connect the yellow plug on one end of the cable to the camcorder's
    VIDEO OUT jack, then connect the white plug on the same end of the
    cable to the camcorder's AUDIO OUT jack.

3.  Connect the white plug on the other end of the cable to the TV's AUDIO
    IN jack.  If your TV is a stereo TV, use a Y-adapter (such as Cat. No.
    42-2435) to connect the white plug to both audio input.  Then connect
    the yellow plug on the same end of the cable to the TV's VIDEO IN jack.

4.  Set the TV to its video mode.

Standard TV

To connect the camcorder to a standard TV (with only VHF and UHF
terminals), you need an RF converter (CMC No. T16-RF86A (Radio Shack
Unlimited No. 11449238), not supplied).

CAUTIONS:  Use only the recommended RF converter with this camcorder.  You
           can order the converter from your local Radio Shack store.

           The RF converter is a sealed unit.  Do not attempt to open or
           modify it.

           Do not damage or drop the RF converter or subject it to
           mechanical vibration.

           Unplug the RF converter during lightning storms.

NOTES:  You do not need to disconnect the RF converter when you watch TV
        broadcasts.  Simply set the TV's tuner as usual.

        Unless your antenna is VHF-only (you receive Channels 2-13 only),
        you also need a band-splitter (such as Cat. No. 15-1252, not
        supplied) to connect your camcorder to separate TV VHF/UHF
        terminals.

1.  Pull down the cover on the camcorder's VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jack
    compartment to open it.

    CAUTION:  The cover on the VIDEO OUT/AUDIO OUT jack compartment is
              attached to the camcorder.  Do not try to remove it.

2.  Connect the RF converter's plug to the camcorder's VIDEO OUT and AUDIO
    OUT jacks.

3.  Disconnect the VHF antenna/cable wire from your TV and connect it to
    the RF converter's IN FROM ANT jack.

    If the antenna/cable wire is the round, 75-Ohm type, connect it
    directly to the jack.

    If the antenna/cable wire is the flat, 300-Ohm type, use another 300-to
    75-Ohm matching transformer (such as Cat. No. 15-1253, not supplied) to
    connect the wire to the jack.

4.  Using the supplied 75-Ohm antenna cable, connect the RF converter's
    OUT TO TV jack to the TV's VHF antenna terminal.

    If the TV's VHF antenna terminal is the round, 75-Ohm type, connect the
    cable directly to the terminal.

    If the TV's VHF antenna terminal is the flat, 300-Ohm type, use another
    matching transformer (such as Cat. No. 15-1253, not supplied) to
    connect the cable to the terminal.

5.  Set CHANNEL on the RF converter to the same channel where you set your
    TV (3 or 4).

Playback

After you connect the camcorder to your TV, follow these steps to play a 
tape.

1.  Turn on the TV, then set the TV's tuner (if you have a standard TV) to
    the same channel where you set CHANNEL on the RF converter 3 or  4).

2.  Slide VCR/OFF/CAMERA on the camcorder to VCR.

3.  Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

4.  Press RIGHT ARROW PLAY on the camcorder.  The tape plays on your TV.

5.  Press STOP to stop playback.


(JC   11/16/95)