6-185.fm Page 1 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM Cat. No. 16-185 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
16-185.fm Page 2 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM FEATURES Your Optimus 4-Inch Color TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD TV is compact, lightweight (less than two pounds), and easy to carry making it perfect for use in your car, workshop, RV or camper — almost anywhere. Its features include: Large 4-Inch Active Screen Matrix with TFT — provides superior picture quality by displaying color pixels at a faster rate than passive displays.
16-185.fm Page 3 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... Power Sources ................................................................................................ Internal Battery Power .............................................................................. AC Power .................................................................................................
16-185.fm Page 4 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM PREPARATION POWER SOURCES You can power the TV from any of three power sources: • internal battery power (using four D batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter) PUSH PUSH • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC power cord) Internal Battery Power Your TV requires four D batteries for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. 2.
16-185.fm Page 5 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the TV with batteries for an extended period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. To access the EARPHONE, DC 6V IN, and AV IN jacks on the back of the TV, use a flat-blade screwdriver to unscrew the locking screw. Remove the cover and connect the adapter or earphone plug.
16-185.fm Page 6 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM Vehicle Battery Power You can use an optional DC adapter to power the TV from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. Caution: You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 1,000 mA. Its center plug must be set to positive and its plug must fit the TV's DC 6V IN jack. (We recommend RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1801.) Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the TV or the adapter. ! 1.
16-185.fm Page 7 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM OPERATION 1. Extend the built-in rod antenna. 2. Press POWER to turn on the TV. 3. Press VHF/UHF to select VHF or UHF. The TV starts scanning and stops at the next active channel in the selected band. A vertical blue line moves across the screen when scanning VHF channels; a vertical green line moves when scanning UHF channels.
16-185.fm Page 8 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM USING AN EARPHONE For private listening, you can connect an optional earphone with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug to the EARPHONE jack on the back. This automatically mutes the built-in speaker. protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use earphones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.
16-185.fm Page 9 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your TV, but if you do, these suggestions might help. No picture or sound. • Make sure the batteries are fresh and correctly installed. • Make sure any adapter is correctly connected. • Check vehicle’s power fuse and replace it if necessary. TV will not lock onto any channel and picture is dark. • Replace the batteries.
16-185.fm Page 10 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The TV may not cause harmful interference. 2. The TV must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
16-185.fm Page 11 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM SPECIFICATIONS Display Element ............................................................................... TFT Color LCD Channel Coverage ............................................................................ VHF-L CH 2–6 VHF-H CH 7–13 UHF CH 14–69 Screen Size .............................................................................. 4 Inches Diagonally Screen Format ....................................................................
16-185.fm Page 12 Saturday, May 8, 1999 2:30 PM 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 companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.