Radio Shack 28 User Manual

Cat. No. 16-420OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.Model 28 9" Color TVwith Built-In VHS VCR16-420.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20

10MOISTURE CONDENSATIONCondensation inside the Model 28’s VCR cancause tape jams or video head damage. Whenthe Model 28’s automatic dew sensor sensesm

11CONNECTIONS Before using your Model 28 for the first time,read through this entire section to determinewhich connections best meet your needs. Thenf

12CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNAThe supplied antenna provides good receptionin most areas. But, for the best reception in allareas, use a high-quality

13Cable Channel DesignationsYour Model 28 can receive up to 125 cable chan-nels, displayed as 1-125. Channels 2-13 are thesame for VHF and cable TV, a

14Using the DC Power CordTo power the Model 28 from your vehicle’s bat-tery, plug the supplied DC power cord’s smallplug into the Model 28’s DC 12V ja

15SETUPFRONT PANELThe buttons on the Model 28’s front panel con-trol the TV and the VCR.1. POWER2. STOP/EJECT 3. REWIND4. PLAY5. F.FWD6. REC/OTR7. VOL

16Installing BatteriesThe remote control requires two AA batteries(not supplied). For the longest operation andbest performance, we recommend alkaline

17SETTING THE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGEThe first time you turn on the Model 28, the lan-guage selection menu automatically appears onthe TV scree

18Changing the Channels Stored in MemoryAlthough the Model 28 automatically stores allactive channels in your area the first time youturn it on, you c

193. Repeatedly press 1 to select the desiredinput signal (TV or CATV).• If you connected an antenna (not cable)to the Model 28 and want to receive up

2© 1996 Tandy Corporation.All Rights Reserved.RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.FEATURESChannel Return — lets you quickly switch be-

20BASIC TV OPERATION SELECTING CHANNELSTo select a channel, press CH or CH .The tuner automatically advances to the nextchannel stored in the tuner’s

213. Repeatedly press SELECT within 5 secondsuntil the setting you want to adjust appearson the TV screen.Note: If you do not press SELECT within 5sec

22BASIC VCR OPERATIONLOADING A VIDEO TAPEHold the cassette with the main label facing upand the spine facing out from the Model 28.Then insert the cas

23CHANGING THE TAPE’S DIRECTION/VARYING THE PLAYBACK SPEEDYou can use the buttons on the front of the Mod-el 28 and remote control to change the tape’

24SPECIAL FUNCTIONSThe following information describes some ofyour Model 28’s special on-screen, display, andsearch functions.THINGS YOU SEEOn-Screen

25USING THE GAME MODEThe Model 28 has a preprogrammed picturecontrol setting for viewing video games or simi-lar programs. This setting softens the co

26USING TIME SEARCHYour Model 28 lets you quickly move forward orbackward through recorded material on a tape.For example, if you recorded three half-

274. Press MENU. The set up menu disappears.Notes: • If you select ALL or BLANK, the Model 28is set to automatic repeat playback evenafter you turn it

28RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATIONYou can use the following methods to recordwith your Model 28.• Immediate recording • One-touch recording • Automatic t

29IMMEDIATE RECORDINGNotes: • You cannot use the Model 28 to record oneprogram while watching another.• If you want to record from a VCR or otheraudio

3Three Recording/Playback Speeds — let youchoose the best recording speed for the desiredlength and recording quality.Earphone Jack — lets you connect

302. Repeatedly press SPEED on the remotecontrol until the desired recording speed(SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the TV screen.3. Press CH or CH or us

31Setting the Automatic TimerNote: Before you start, be sure you set the Mod-el 28’s clock to the correct date and time (see“Setting the Clock” on Pag

327. Use the number keys on the remote controlto enter the program’s start hour andminute. For example, press 1, 0, 2, and 8 toset 10:28.8. Press 1 or

33Notes:• If you press ADD/DELETE after selectingthe program number (the program num-ber flashes), the Model 28 clears thetimer program screen and del

343. Repeatedly press CHANNEL or CHAN-NEL to set the start hour. Then pressVOLUME. The start minute flashes.Note: If you set an earlier start hour

35TIMER RECORDING HINTS• The Model 28 can record only one broad-cast at a time. If you program the Model28’s timer to record broadcasts on differentch

36Dubbing a TapeNote: For the best results while dubbing, holdthe remote control close to the Model 28’s infra-red window when you press a button. Oth

37ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIf you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 28, try the sug

38 Problem Possible Cause SuggestionOperation buttons do not work when power is on and a cassette is inserted (DEW appears on the display).Dew protect

39CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour RadioShack Model 28 9" Color TV with Built-in VHS VCR is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following

4IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS1.Read instructions — All the safety and operat-ing instructions should be read before the appli-ance is operated

40THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOWYour Model 28 might cause TV or radio interfer-ence even when it is operating properly. To de-termine whether your Model 28

41SERVICING YOUR MODEL 28There are no user-serviceable parts inside yourModel 28. If you encounter a problem that youcannot correct using this manual

42SPECIFICATIONSTelevision System... NTSC Standard Color SignalPlayback

43NOTES16-420.fm Page 43 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM

RadioShack A Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 76102B4616UOHHHHHOEMN010661A6 Printed in MalaysiaRadioShack Limited WarrantyThis product i

514.Lightning — For added protection for this TV/VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods oftim

6OUTDOOR GROUNDING AND POWER LINESAn outside antenna system should not be locat-ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or oth-er electric light or

7CONTENTSBEFORE YOU BEGIN ... 9Acces

8SPECIAL FUNCTIONS....... 24Things You See.

9BEFORE YOU BEGINACCESSORIESYour Model 28 includes the following accessories. Be sure you have all of these items before youstore the packing material