6-289.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM Cat. No. 16-289 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
16-289.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM FEATURES Your Radio Shack 13-Inch Color TV/ Monitor has many features for easy and convenient TV viewing. Your TV is specially designed for the hearingimpaired, with a built-in digital decoder that allows you to read closedcaptioned and text-service broadcasts. You can also use your TV to monitor an audio/video source that has audio/ video outputs, such as a VCR or camcorder. The supplied remote control lets you operate the TV from a distance.
16-289.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Power Supply: This TV operates on 120V, 60 Hz AC power only. Never connect the TV to a voltage other than the specified voltage (such as to the output of a nontransformer type converter or to direct current). Polarized Plug: This TV is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits into an AC power outlet only one way. If you are unable to fully insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
16-289.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM CONTENTS Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 5 Choosing a Location ........................................................................................ 5 Connecting Antennas ...................................................................................... 5 Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ..............................................................
16-289.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM GETTING STARTED CHOOSING A LOCATION Connecting an Outdoor Antenna Choose a location for the TV where: • Air flows freely on all sides. • The power cord is not in the way of normal traffic. Note: Do not plug in the power cord until you make all other connections. CONNECTING ANTENNAS The supplied rod antenna provides adequate reception in most areas. To connect the rod antenna, insert it into the hole on the top of the TV.
16-289.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM • If you have a combination VHF/ UHF antenna and the antenna uses 300-ohm flat wire, connect the flat wire to the screw terminals on the supplied 300-to-75 ohm adapter. Then connect the adapter to the TV’s VHF/UHF (75Ω) terminal.
16-289.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM CONNECTING AN AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE CONNECTING EARPHONES You can use your TV to monitor an audio/video source (such as a VCR, camcorder or laser disc player). Connect the audio/video source’s output jacks to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the TV. For private listening, plug a pair of earphones with a 1/8-inch mini-plug (not supplied) into the EARPHONE jack on the right side of the TV.
16-289.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERIES The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for operation. For the longest battery life, use alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552). To ensure consistent operation, change the batteries about once a year. Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing down and sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2.
16-289.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM USING THE TV’S CONTROLS USING THE TV’S FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This section briefly describes the function of each button on the TV’s front panel. Each function is described in detail later in this manual. Remote Control Receiver FUNCTION — Selects the different on- screen function controls. VOL — Press the top VOL button to increase the volume and bottom VOL button to lower it.
16-289.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The remote control has the same controls as the TV’s front panel, as well as the additional controls described in this section. To operate the remote control, point its front window toward the TV’s front panel. Then press the desired button(s) on the remote control. Channel Selection Buttons Channel Selection (Number) Buttons — Press to directly select a channel.
16-289.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM REVIEW — Returns to the previously selected channel. USING AUTO DEMONSTRATION MUTE — Press once to mute the sound. MUTE appears on the screen. Press again to restore the sound. Auto demonstration lets you see all the on-screen controls. APC (Auto Picture Control) — Returns to the factory preset picture settings or the settings you select. 1. Press SET-UP on the remote control until AUTO DEMO. appears on the screen.
16-289.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM OPERATION TURNING THE TV ON/OFF SELECTING THE INPUT SIGNAL Press POWER on the TV’s front panel or remote control to turn the TV on or off. Follow these steps to select between receiving cable stations and receiving broadcast channels. SETTING THE ONSCREEN LANGUAGE 1. Press SET-UP on the remote control or FUNCTION on the front panel until INPUT SELECTION appears on the screen. 1.
16-289.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM SELECTING TV OR VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to view the selected input signal (TV) or the audio/video source connected to the TV’s input jacks ( VIDEO). USING AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL CHANNEL PROGRAMMING When you turn on the TV for the first time, use the automatic channel programming feature to scan and memorize all active broadcast and cable channels in your area.
16-289.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM 2. Select the input signal (AIR or CABLE). Manually Deleting a Channel If the TV stored a channel you do not want, follow these steps to delete the channel from memory. 1. Press TV/VIDEO so TV is selected. 3. Use the remote control’s number button(s) to select the channel you want to store. 4. Press SET-UP on the remote control until the channel number, ADD, and DELETE appear on the screen. 5. Press VOL + or – so the arrow points to ADD. 6.
16-289.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM 5. Press VOL + or – so the arrow points to DELETE. appears. If you want to return to the picture controls you previously selected, press APC until PICTURE RESET OFF appears. ADJUSTING THE PICTURE 6. The on-screen display automatically clears in about 5 seconds. Or, you can press RECALL to clear it. The channel is deleted. Follow these steps to adjust the picture’s contrast, brightness, color intensity, tint, and sharpness. 1.
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16-289.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER USING CLOSED CAPTIONS You can set the sleep timer to automatically turn off the television after the selected time period. Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a television program as written words that appear on the television screen (in a form similar to English subtitles). Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs.
16-289.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM • Your TV might not properly receive caption signals in the following situations. Ignition: Black spots or horizontal streaks appear; picture flutters or drifts. Usually caused by interference from an automobile ignition system, neon lamps, drills, or other electrical appliances. You are using an old, bad, or illegally recorded tape in the VCR connected to the TV. An airplane or car is interfering with the TV signal. The signal from the antenna is weak.
16-289.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM Select the caption function for either the TV or the VCR, but not both. If both are decoding caption signals, captions might overlap or reception might be poor. 4. To turn off captions, press CAPTION or FUNCTION so DECODER appears, then press VOL + or – so the arrow points to OFF. Selecting the Caption Function 1. Press CAPTION on the remote control or FUNCTION on the front panel so DECODER appears. Then press VOL + or – so the arrow points to ON.
16-289.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM Selecting Text 1. Press CAPTION on the remote control or FUNCTION on the front panel to display DECODER. Then press VOL + or – so the arrow points to ON. 2. Press CAPTION or FUNCTION so the display shows DECODER MODE. Then press VOL + or – so the arrow points to TEXT. 3. Press CAPTION or FUNCTION so the display shows MODE SELECTION and press VOL + or – so the arrow points to MODE 1 or MODE 2. 4.
16-289.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If you have problems with your 13-inch Color TV/Monitor, review the suggestions below. If you cannot eliminate the problem, contact your local Radio Shack store for assistance. Problem No power. Suggestion Make sure the power cord is plugged in Make sure the television is turned on. No picture or sound. Try another channel. Check the Air, Cable, or Video setting. Check all connections. Sound is OK; picture is poor.
16-289.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack 13-Inch Color TV/Monitor is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your TV/Monitor so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the TV/Monitor dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the TV/Monitor gently and carefully.
16-289.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM FCC INFORMATION This TV/Monitor complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area. However, your TV/ Monitor might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
16-289.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM SPECIFICATIONS System ....................................................................................................... NTSC-M Picture Tube ....................................................................... Type No. A34KPU02XX Horizontal Resolution ............................................................................... 260 Lines Receiving Channels .............................................................
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16-289.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 10:57 AM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.
