83-Channel Remote Control Cable Converter  
(150-1288)                 Connections                Faxback Doc. # 33914

CONNECTING THE CONVERTER

CONNECTING TO POWER

Plug the converter's power cord into a standard AC outlet (120V, 60Hz).

CONNECTING TO A TV

Use 75-Ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector to connect the 75-Ohm
terminal on your TV to the (TO TV) terminal on the back of the converter.
If your TV has only 300-Ohm terminals, use a 75-to-300 Ohm transformer
(not supplied), available from your local Radio Shack store.

CONNECTING TO CABLE

How you connect your converter depends on the complexity of your video
system.  Refer to the connection example that is most similar to your
system.  (See Faxback Doc. # 33950, Fig. A)

NOTES:  Your system might use a combination of two or more of the following
        examples.  If you have questions, take a diagram of your system to
        your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

        Check local regulations before connecting any device to your cable
        system.

Connect the cable company's coaxial cable to the (CABLE IN) terminal on the
back of the converter.

Two-Wire Cable System

Some cable systems offer more than 83 channels and include two incoming
wires.  To use your converter with such a system, install an A/B switch
(not supplied), available from your local Radio Shack store, to connect
the cable company's wires to the converter.  (See Faxback Doc. # 33950,
Fig. B)

Use the A/B switch to select the group of channels you want to watch.

CONNECTING TO A VCR

You can use a VCR with your cable converter and TV set.

For Recording and Viewing a Non-Premium Cable Channel

This connection lets you record a non-premium cable channel while you view
it.  (See Faxback Doc. # 33950, Fig. C).

For Recording and Viewing a Premium Cable Channel
(See Faxback Doc. # 33951).

This connection lets you:

  Record a premium or non-premium cable channel while you view it.

  Record a premium cable channel while you view a non-premium cable channel

  Record a non-premium cable channel while you view another non-premium
  cable channel

Use an A/B switch (not supplied) to connect your TV set to the VCR and the
cable converter. Use a two-way splitter (not supplied) to connect the cable
company's wire  to the converter and the cable company's CATV box.  Your
local Radio Shack store has the accessories you need to make this
connection.

With the A/B switch set to the converter position, you have remote control
of all cable channels, except premium cable channels.

When you want to view premium channels, set the A/B switch to the CATV box
position.  Then follow the instructions in the VCR's owner's manual to set
the channel switches on the VCR and CATV box.


(LB/EB 06/25/96)