Model 130 Moviecorder
(160-0830)                 TV Connections             Faxback Doc. # 19854

CONNECTING THE CAMCORDER TO A TV

USING A TV FOR PLAYBACK

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 and watch video tapes.

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

Use video quality shielded cables with photo-type connectors (such as Cat.
No. 15-1540, not supplied) to connect the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT
jacks to your TV's input jacks.

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

Follow these steps to connect the camcorder to the TV:

1.  Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO
    OUT/IN jack compartment to open it.

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

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

4.  Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN jack compartment to OUT.

Standard TV

To connect the camcorder to a standard TV (with only VHF and UHF
terminals), you need an RF adapter kit (CMC No. T16-RF80A, not supplied). 
The RF adapter kit includes:

    RF converter

    300-to-75-ohm matching transformer

    75-ohm antenna cable

CAUTIONS:  Use only the recommended RF adapter kit with this camcorder. 
           You can order the kit 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 have 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.  Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on the camcorder's AUDIO/VIDEO
    OUT/IN jack compartment to open it.

    CAUTION:  The cover on the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN 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, RF DC OUT,
    and AUDIO jacks.

3.  Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN jack compartment to OUT.

4.  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.

5.  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.

6.  Set CHANNEL on the RF converter to 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:

    If you are using a TV with audio/video (A/V) jacks, set it to the
    video mode.

    If you are using a standard TV, set the TV's tuner to the same
    channel where you set CHANNEL on the RF converter (3 or 4).

2.  Slide POWER on the camcorder to VCR.

3.  Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

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

    NOTE:  If the tape reaches the end during playback, the camcorder
           automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning, then stops.

5.  Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback.  Press STOP/EJECT again to remove
    the cassette.


(EB 2/26/96)