Model 11 9-Inch TV/VCP
(160-0404) Operation Faxback Doc. # 32733
PLAYING A PRE-RECORDED TAPE
Follow these steps to play a pre-recorded VHS video tape.
1. Position the cassette with the main label facing up and the spine label
facing out from the TV/VCP. Then, insert the cassette into the
cassette compartment by gently pushing on the center of the cassette's
spine until the TV/VCP completely draws in the cassette.
The TV/VCP automatically turns on and the tape begins to play.
CAUTION: Never insert anything except a VHS video cassette into the
cassette compartment. You might damage the TV/VCP.
2. Adjust BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, and TINT for the best picture.
See "Picture Adjustments."
3. Press VOLUME UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW for the desired volume.
4. Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback before the end of the tape. To
eject the cassette, press STOP/EJECT again.
If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP/EJECT, the TV/VCP
automatically stops the tape, completely rewinds it. The TV/VCP
ejects the cassette and turns off after the tape fully rewinds.
NOTE: You can press EJECT to eject a cassette when the TV/VCP is off.
The power temporarily turns on while the cassette ejects.
STORING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTES
Eject and store the cassette after you play it. This helps protect the
cassette and the TV/VCP's internal mechanisms from dust.
Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a
cool, dry, dust-free area. Store the cassettes on end, not on their sides.
This prevents improper setting of the tape spool.
TAPE TENSION
Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette's spools after
numerous playings. This can cause the cassette to load improperly and
eject automatically when you insert it. On most video cassettes there is a
brake-release plunger on the bottom center of the cassette. Use the tip of
a pen or pencil to press the plunger and loosen the tape.
PROGRAMMING THE TUNER'S MEMORY
The TV's tuner has 16 channel memory positions. Positions 2 through 14
have been pre-programmed for VHF Channels 2-13 and UHF Channel 14. The
remaining three positions contain no pre-programmed channels. If you want
to program additional channels or change the pre-programmed channels, see
"Storing a Channel in Memory" and "Erasing a Channel from Memory."
When you program channels, you can assign a tag number to each memory
position to identify the channel you store in that position. The tag
number appears on the display when you press CHANNEL UP ARROW and DOWN
ARROW. We recommend you use the actual channel number as the tag number.
NOTE: During normal operation, you can select only memory positions that
contain a channel.
Storing a Channel in Memory
Follow these steps to store a channel in memory.
1. Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCP. The current tag number appears on
the display. Then, press 16-PRESET. The letter P appears on the
display, followed by the current band indicator.
To store a channel in one of the non-programmed memory positions,
press CHANNEL UP ARROW until -:- appears on the display.
To change a pre-programmed channel, press CHANNEL UP ARROW until the
tag number you want to change appears.
2. Press BAND SELECT to set the band that corresponds to the channel
you are programming.
L (VHF Channels 2-5) A-1 to A-5, A-I
cable 95-99, 14-22
H (VHF Channels 6-13 and cable channels)
23-36 J-W
U (UHF Channels 14-83)
3. Press SEARCH [+] or [-] once to search the selected band for the next
active channel. The tag number or memory position number appears next
to the band indicator. Continue pressing this button until the TV
tunes to the channel you want to store.
4. Press X10 to select the left digit of the tag number. Press X1 to
select the right digit of the tag number.
5. To program another memory position, press CHANNEL UP ARROW and repeat
Steps 2 through 4.
6. When you finish programming the tuner, press 16-preset to exit the
programming mode.
Erasing a Channel from Memory
Use this procedure to erase channels from memory.
1. Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCP.
2. Press CHANNEL UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW until the desired channel number
appears on the display.
3. Press 16-PRESET.
4. Press ERASE. The channel indicator changes to -:-.
5. Press 16-PRESET to leave the programming mode.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to erase other memory positions.
Erasing a Channel from Memory
1. Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCP.
2. Press CHANNEL UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW until the desired channel number
appears on the display.
3. Press 16-PRESET.
4. Press ERASE. The channel indicator changes to -:-.
5. Press 16-PRESET to leave the programming mode.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 to erase other memory positions.
Viewing A TV PROGRAM
Before you use the TV, be sure you made the proper antenna (or cable)
connections as described in "Home Installation" or "Mobile Installation."
To tune to TV channels, follow these steps:
1. Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCP.
2. Choose the desired channel by pressing CHANNEL UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW
until the desired channel number is displayed.
3. Adjust BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, and TINT for the best picture.
See "Picture Adjustments."
4. Press VOLUME UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW for the desired volume.
Press POWER to turn off the TV/VCP.
USING AN EARPHONE
If you want to listen privately, connect an earphone with a 1/8-inch plug
(not included) into the TV/VCP's. EARPHONE jack. When you plug in an
earphone, the TV's internal speaker is automatically muted.
Your local Radio Shack store sells a proper earphone.
WARNING: Do not listen at extremely high volume levels, especially when
using an earphone Extended, high-volume listening can lead to
permanent hearing loss.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
DEGAUSS BUTTON
Magnetism from nearby appliances affect the color of the TV picture. If
this happens, move the TV/VCP away from the appliance. Then, press the
DEGAUSS button (on the back panel) once to demagnetize the picture tube and
correct the color. If the color is still not correct wait about 10 seconds
and press the button again. Continue to press the button once about every
10 seconds until the color is correct.
VISUAL SEARCH
Visual search lets you view a tape in forward or reverse at a fast speed.
There are two search speeds for tapes recorded at the EP and LP speed,
and one search speed for tapes recorded at the SP speed.
To use visual search, begin regular playback of a tape. Then, press FAST-F
to search forward, or press REWIND to search in reverse. To search at the
faster speed for EP and LP tapes, press and hold down FAST-F or REWIND.
Release the button to return to the slower search speed.
Press PLAY to return to normal playback speed.
During visual search, the sound is muted and the picture is a lower quality
than during normal playback. Picture quality is best with tapes recorded
at the EP speed.
Freeze-frame lets you stop the tape and view a single frame. This feature
works with tapes recorded at the EP speeds.
Press STILL during playback to freeze the picture. Press PLAY to return
to normal playback.
During freeze-frame, the picture is lower quality than during normal
playback. Picture quality is best with tapes recorded at the EP speed.
NOTE: If you leave the TV/VCP in the freeze-frame mode for 5 minutes, it
automatically switches to the stop mode.
TRACKING CONTROL
The TRACKING control lets you adjust the TV/VCP for best playback of tapes.
If the picture quality is poor, adjust this control for best results. The
center position is best for most tapes.
FAST-FORWARD AND REWIND
Use FAST-F and REWIND when the TV/VCP is in the stop mode to move the tape
quickly in the desired direction.
There is no picture or sound when you use FAST-F or REWIND.
AUTOMATICALLY REWIND SYSTEM
When the tape ends during playback, or fast-forward, it automatically
rewinds to the beginning, ejects, and the TV/VCP turns off.
DEW PROTECTION SYSTEM
Moisture inside the TV/VCP can cause tape jams or video head damage. The
dew protection system helps avoid such damage by preventing TV/VCP
operation when it senses excess moisture.
The letter d appears on the display when the dew protection system is
activated. You can resume normal operation only after the moisture is gone
and the letter d disappears from the display.
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS
Your TV/VCR's picture controls-BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, and TINT- are
preset to the center position. This is usually best, but if any further
adjustments are needed, as the following chart as a guide.
LEFT RIGHT
BRIGHTNESS to decrease to increase
brightness brightness
CONTRAST to decrease to increase
contrast contrast
COLOR to pale to brilliant
TINT to green to purple
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