5-2100.fm Page 1 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
15-2100.fm Page 2 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack Amplified Video Selector makes it easy to connect up to five video sources and up to three TVs or VCRs. Then, with the press of a button, you can select any of the video sources for viewing or recording on each TV or VCR. Five Input Jacks let you connect up to five standard video signal sources, such as a VCR, a video disc player, a satellite receiver, a TV antenna, and cable TV.
15-2100.fm Page 3 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product 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. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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15-2100.fm Page 5 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM MAKING CONNECTIONS Use standard coaxial cable with F-connectors for all connections. Caution: Do not plug the video selector into an AC outlet until you complete all connections. INPUT JACKS Your video selector has five input jacks that let you connect up to five different video signal sources that you can view or record.
15-2100.fm Page 6 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM Note: This input is designed to receive the Channel 3/4 output from your VCR. From Cable TV To connect direct cable TV signals to the video selector without a cable box, connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the video selector's CABLE INPUT jack. From an Antenna To connect an antenna to the video selector, connect the antenna's 75-ohm coaxial cable to the video selector's ANT INPUT jack.
15-2100.fm Page 7 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM OUTPUT JACKS Your video selector has three output jacks that let you connect up to three TVs or VCRs for viewing or recording of your video signal sources. These three jacks are identical and can be used for three TVs, three VCRs, or any combination of TVs or VCRs. The jacks are labeled to help you associate the front panel's labeling (TV VIEWING, VCR RECORDING, and REMOTE TV VIEWING) with a specific output device.
15-2100.fm Page 8 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM To an Output VCR To connect the video selector to an output VCR, connect one of the video selector's OUTPUT jacks to the VCR's VHF/UHF input. To a Remote TV To connect the video selector to a remote TV, connect one of the video selector's OUTPUT jacks to the TV's VHF/UHF input.
15-2100.fm Page 9 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM OPERATION Before you use the video selector, connect all the other equipment in your video system and double-check all connections. You can view or record the same source on all three output devices, or you can view or record a different source on each device. 1. Plug the video selector into a standard AC outlet. The video selector's POWER indicator lights.
15-2100.fm Page 10 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM Notes: • Cable and VHF/UHF TV signals are automatically active when you turn on the video selector's power. • Some computers have RadioShack-type output jacks. For the best results, use a shielded video cable to connect a computer or similar device. Your local RadioShack store sells the necessary cables and adapters.
15-2100.fm Page 11 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM 4. Set the Channel 3/4 switches on both VCRs to the same channel. 5. Begin recording on the recording VCR and begin playback on the playback VCR. 6. If you want to monitor the dubbing process, press AUX-1 under TV viewing to monitor on the main TV, or press AUX-1 under REMOTE TV VIEWING to monitor on a remote TV.
15-2100.fm Page 12 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Amplified Signal Selector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your selector so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the selector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the selector only in normal temperature environments.
15-2100.fm Page 13 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM SPECIFICATIONS Isolation VHF ............................................................. 50-220MHz 80dB Min. UHF .......................................................... 220-550MHz 60dB Min. Input Capability 1 dB Compression at CH.3 Input ............................. 100dBµV Min. 3rd Order Distortion (-60dB 2f2 - f1) f1: 55.25MHz, f2: 61.25MHz ....................................... 88dBµV Min.
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15-2100.fm Page 16 Wednesday, December 8, 1999 8:11 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
