6-420.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Cat. No. 16-420 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
16-420.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack Model 28 9" Color TV with Built-In VHS VCR combines a versatile color TV/monitor and a VCR in one space-saving cabinet. The supplied AC and DC power cords let you enjoy it in your home, office, car, RV, van, or boat — almost anywhere! The Model 28 receives TV programs and plays video tapes. It also records video tapes from TV programs or an audio/video source you connect to it. Please read this owner’s manual carefully.
16-420.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Three Recording/Playback Speeds — let you choose the best recording speed for the desired length and recording quality. Earphone Jack — lets you connect an earphone (not supplied) to the Model 28. Note: Your Model 28’s remote control requires two AA batteries (not included) for operation. For your records, we recommend you record the serial number of the Model 28 here. The number is on the back panel.
16-420.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
16-420.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM 14. Lightning — For added protection for this TV/ VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV/VCR due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
16-420.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM OUTDOOR GROUNDING AND POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from coming into contact with power lines or circuits; contact with them might be fatal. 6 SERVICE 1.
16-420.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..................................................................................................................... 9 Accessories................................................................................................................................ 9 Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................ 10 Using This Manual ......................
16-420.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. Things You See........................................................................................................................ On-Screen Displays .......................................................................................................... Function Indicators ................................................
16-420.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACCESSORIES Your Model 28 includes the following accessories. Be sure you have all of these items before you store the packing material. Remote Control — controls most of your Model 28’s functions. POWER EJECT MUTE 1 2 3 MENU 4 5 6 SELECT 7 8 9 0 +100 VOL MONITOR SLEEP SPEED CHANNEL RETURN REWIND PLAY RECORD STOP ADD/ DELETE C.RESET C.MEMORY CH F.
16-420.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM MOISTURE CONDENSATION USING THIS MANUAL Condensation inside the Model 28’s VCR can cause tape jams or video head damage. When the Model 28’s automatic dew sensor senses moisture, DEW appears on the TV screen and the Model 28 will not play a tape. This manual is organized into these major sections.
16-420.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM CONNECTIONS Before using your Model 28 for the first time, read through this entire section to determine which connections best meet your needs. Then follow the directions for completing the connections. CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED ANTENNA Follow these steps to connect the supplied antenna.
16-420.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTING TO A CABLE SYSTEM The supplied antenna provides good reception in most areas. But, for the best reception in all areas, use a high-quality outdoor antenna, available at your local RadioShack store. Note to the CATV system installer: • If the antenna uses 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the antenna’s cable directly to the Model 28’s ANT. terminal.
16-420.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Cable Channel Designations Your Model 28 can receive up to 125 cable channels, displayed as 1-125. Channels 2-13 are the same for VHF and cable TV, and cable companies usually number them as they appear on the TV screen. For other channels, the cable service’s channel designations might not match the channel numbers that appear on the TV screen. For more information, contact your cable company.
16-420.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Using the DC Power Cord To power the Model 28 from your vehicle’s battery, plug the supplied DC power cord’s small plug into the Model 28’s DC 12V jack. Then plug the other end into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. • The fuse supplied with the DC power cord helps protect your vehicle’s electrical system and the Model 28. For information about replacing the fuse, see “Replacing the DC Power Cord’s Fuse” on Page 40.
16-420.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM SETUP FRONT PANEL REMOTE CONTROL The buttons on the Model 28’s front panel control the TV and the VCR. All the remote control’s buttons have the same functions as the buttons on the Model 28’s front panel. In addition, the number buttons let you directly select channels and menu options. VIDEO REC AUDIO TIMER REC POWER STOP/EJECT REWIND PLAY C/A h r B F.
-420.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Installing Batteries Using the Remote Control The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557). To use the remote control, aim the LED on the front of the remote control toward the front of the Model 28 and press the desired button(s). Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
16-420.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM SETTING THE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE The first time you turn on the Model 28, the language selection menu automatically appears on the TV screen. You can set the Model 28 to display on-screen menus in English or in Spanish. After you select an on-screen programming language, the Model 28 automatically stores channels into memory. Notes: • The on-screen programming defaults to English.
16-420.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Changing the Channels Stored in Memory 3. Press 4 on the remote control to select CHANNEL SET UP. The channel set up menu appears on the TV screen. Although the Model 28 automatically stores all active channels in your area the first time you turn it on, you can manually program the tuner’s memory. 4. Press 3 on the remote control to select ADD/DELETE CH.
16-420.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM 3. Repeatedly press 1 to select the desired input signal (TV or CATV). • If you connected an antenna (not cable) to the Model 28 and want to receive up to 68 VHF/UHF channels, or if you have cable service and use a cable box, you must select TV from the channel set up menu. • If you have cable service and do not use a cable box, you must select CATV from the channel set up menu. 4. Press MENU to exit the menu.
16-420.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM BASIC TV OPERATION SELECTING CHANNELS Notes: To select a channel, press CH or CH . The tuner automatically advances to the next channel stored in the tuner’s memory. POWER EJECT 2 3 MENU 4 5 6 SELECT 7 8 9 ADD/ DELETE 0 +100 MONITOR SLEEP SPEED CHANNEL RETURN REWIND PLAY RECORD STOP • If you selected the CATV input signal (see “Selecting the Input Signal” on Page 18), press +100 to enter a 3-digit number.
16-420.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM USING MUTE To temporarily turn off the Model 28’s sound, press MUTE. MUTE and the volume level bar appear on the TV screen. CONTRAST [-] [+] 3. Repeatedly press SELECT within 5 seconds until the setting you want to adjust appears on the TV screen. Note: If you do not press SELECT within 5 seconds, the displayed setting disappears. Simply repeat Steps 1-2 to redisplay the setting. 4.
16-420.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM BASIC VCR OPERATION LOADING A VIDEO TAPE Hold the cassette with the main label facing up and the spine facing out from the Model 28. Then insert the cassette into the cassette compartment and gently push the center of its spine until the Model 28 draws it in. 4. To stop playback before it automatically stops at the end of the tape, press STOP/ EJECT on the Model 28 or STOP on the remote control. 5.
16-420.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM CHANGING THE TAPE’S DIRECTION/VARYING THE PLAYBACK SPEED You can use the buttons on the front of the Model 28 and remote control to change the tape’s direction and vary the playback speed. Notes: • During freeze-frame, the picture quality is lower than during normal playback. The picture quality is best with recordings made at the SLP speed. • If you leave the Model 28 in the freezeframe mode for 5 minutes, it automatically stops the tape to protect it.
16-420.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The following information describes some of your Model 28’s special on-screen, display, and search functions. THINGS YOU SEE Function Indicators When you press a function button (such as STOP), the selected function’s indicator appears on the TV screen. STOP On-Screen Displays To view your Model 28’s current operating mode and other information about your Model 28, repeatedly press SELECT during playback or while watching TV.
16-420.fm Page 25 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM USING THE GAME MODE The Model 28 has a preprogrammed picture control setting for viewing video games or similar programs. This setting softens the contrast and is easier on the eyes. or rewind through a blank section on the tape. This is normal. • To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press ADD/ DELETE on the remote control. Using Counter Return Follow these steps to turn on the game mode. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to select the main menu.
16-420.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM USING TIME SEARCH Your Model 28 lets you quickly move forward or backward through recorded material on a tape. For example, if you recorded three half-hour programs on a tape and you want to see the third program, you can set the Model 28 to quickly move the tape past the first hour of recorded material. Notes: 4. To select the search direction, press F.FWD or REWIND .
16-420.fm Page 27 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM 4. Press MENU. The set up menu disappears. Notes: • If you select ALL or BLANK, the Model 28 is set to automatic repeat playback even after you turn it off. To turn off repeat play, you must select OFF in Step 3. • During automatic repeat playback, none of the buttons on the Model 28 work except POWER and STOP/EJECT. Always remember to set REPEAT PLAY to OFF when you do not want to use automatic repeat playback.
16-420.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION Tape Selection You can use the following methods to record with your Model 28. The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the life of the Model 28. Use only video cassettes that display the official logo. High-grade tape has a better oxide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads and gives the best results.
16-420.fm Page 29 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM IMMEDIATE RECORDING Notes: • You cannot use the Model 28 to record one program while watching another. • If you want to record from a VCR or other audio/video source with A/V outputs, see “Dubbing (Copying) a Tape” on Page 35. Follow these steps to record the program you are watching. 1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. The Model 28 automatically turns on.
16-420.fm Page 30 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM 2. Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the TV screen. • During OTR recording, the remaining recording time is displayed on the TV screen for 5 seconds. • When the recording stop time is reached during OTR recording, the Model 28 turns off. • To turn off the TV screen while recording, press MONITOR. SP 3.
16-420.fm Page 31 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Setting the Automatic Timer Note: Before you start, be sure you set the Model 28’s clock to the correct date and time (see “Setting the Clock” on Page 19). If you have not yet set the clock, the Model 28 automatically enters the clock setting mode before it displays the automatic timer program screen. 1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. The Model 28 automatically turns on.
16-420.fm Page 32 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM 7. Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the program’s start hour and minute. For example, press 1, 0, 2, and 8 to set 10:28. 8. Press 1 or 2 on the remote control to select AM (1) or PM. (2). 9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to enter the stop hour and minute. 10. Use the number keys on the remote control to enter the channel number. For example, press 0 and 7 to set channel 7. 11.
16-420.fm Page 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Notes: • If you press ADD/DELETE after selecting the program number (the program number flashes), the Model 28 clears the timer program screen and deletes any settings you entered. • After you make a tape speed selection, pressing SELECT causes the timer program screen to disappear and stores any settings you entered. 6. Press POWER to turn off the Model 28. The TIMER REC indicator turns on.
16-420.fm Page 34 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM 3. Repeatedly press CHANNEL or CHANNEL to set the start hour. Then press VOLUME . The start minute flashes. Note: If you set an earlier start hour than the current hour, the Model 28 automatically changes the today timer’s date to the next day. or CHAN4. Repeatedly press CHANNEL NEL to set the start minute. Then press VOLUME . AM or PM flashes. to set AM 5. Repeatedly press CHANNEL or PM. Then press VOLUME . The cursor moves to the END TIME line.
16-420.fm Page 35 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM TIMER RECORDING HINTS • The Model 28 can record only one broadcast at a time. If you program the Model 28’s timer to record broadcasts on different channels that start at the same time, the Model 28 records the broadcast with the lowest program number. • If you set a timer and turn off the Model 28 without loading a tape, the TIMER REC indicator flashes.
16-420.fm Page 36 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Dubbing a Tape Note: For the best results while dubbing, hold the remote control close to the Model 28’s infrared window when you press a button. Otherwise, the remote control might affect the dubbing source’s operation. 1. Prepare the dubbing source. 2. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the Model 28’s cassette compartment. The Model 28 turns on. 3.
16-420.fm Page 37 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 28, try the suggestions in this troubleshooting chart. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion The power cord (AC or DC) is not connected. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, or plug the DC power cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. POWER not pressed. Press POWER.
16-420.fm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Operation buttons do not work when power is on and a cassette is inserted (DEW appears on the display). Dew protection system is activated. Unplug the Model 28 for about 2 hours or until DEW does not appear when you plug it in. Then proceed with operation. Remote control buttons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is inserted. The cassette might be jammed.
16-420.fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Model 28 9" Color TV with Built-in VHS VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Model 28 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the Model 28 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits. Use and store the Model 28 only in normal temperature environments.
16-420.fm Page 40 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your Model 28 might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your Model 28 is causing the interference, turn off your Model 28. If the interference goes away, your Model 28 is causing the interference.
16-420.fm Page 41 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM SERVICING YOUR MODEL 28 There are no user-serviceable parts inside your Model 28. If you encounter a problem that you cannot correct using this manual and its troubleshooting guide, take the Model 28 to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Note: Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette’s spools after you play a tape several times. This can cause the cassette to improperly load and automatically eject when you insert it.
16-420.fm Page 42 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM SPECIFICATIONS Television System.................................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal Playback System ................................................................... Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan System Tape Width .............................................................................................................................. 1/2 Inch Tape Speed: SP .....................................
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16-420.fm Page 44 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.