Portavision Home/Auto 4.5" B&W TV
(160-0127)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 31864

CONNECTING ANTENNAS

Built-In Antenna

You can receive VHF and UHF broadcast signals by using the built-in
telescoping antenna which provides good reception for the TV.

For the best VHF reception, extend the antenna to its full length for
channels 2 through 6 (VHF-LOW).  For channels 7 to 13 (VHF-HIGH), do not
extend the antenna as far.

For the best UHF reception, use the antenna at its full length for channels
14 to 69.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

For improved reception, connect a standard outdoor VHF/UHF antenna to the
EXT. ANT jack using the following guidelines.

    If the outdoor antenna wire is a 300-ohm double lead-in wire, connect
    the wire using the supplied external 300-ohm antenna adapter.

    If the outdoor antenna wire or CATV cable is 75-ohm coaxial cable,
    connect the cable to the Portavision's EXT. ANT jack using an F-to
    1/8-inch mini plug adapter (such as Cat. No. 278-257, not included).

WARNING:  WHEN YOU INSTALL AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA, USE EXTREME CAUTION.  IF THE
          ANTENNA STARTS TO FALL, LET IT GO!  IT COULD CONTACT OVERHEAD
          POWER LINES.  IF THE ANTENNA TOUCHES THE POWER LINE, CONTACT WITH
          THE ANTENNA, MAST, CABLE, OR GUY WIRES CAN CAUSE ELECTROCUTION
          AND DEATH,  CALL THE POWER COMPANY TO REMOVE THE ANTENNA.  DO NOT
          ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF!

NOTES:  Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of antennas and
        adapters to choose from.

        For better reception in your vehicle, you can connect a mobile TV
        antenna (such as Cat. No. 15-1609, not included).

        The TV is not `cable ready' in that it cannot receive cable
        channels 14 or higher.  But it can receive cable channels 2 through
        13 and also cable channel 1 (if available) to which you can tune
        between channels 5 and 6.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV System installer's attention to
article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.

CONNECTING AN EARPHONE

For private listening, you can connect a mono optional earphone with a
1/8-inch mini plug.  Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of
earphones to choose from.

NOTE:  If you connect a pair of stereo headphones, you only hear sound from
       one side.

Insert the earphone's plug into the TV's jack.  This automatically
disconnects the TV's speaker.

Listening Safely

Follow these guidelines to protect your hearing when you use an earphone.

    Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
    listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

    Always start by setting the volume to the lowest level possible before
    you begin listening.  Put on the earphone then gradually increase the
    volume as necessary.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over a period of time,
    your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not
    cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle.  Even though some
earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening
at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard and are
illegal in some areas.


(EB 3/21/96)