Optimus 16-419, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Model 27 AC DC Video Cassette Player Please read before using this equipment Cat No 16 419 R 16 419 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 20 1999 11 16 AM...

Page 2: ...y Speed Selection senses the tape s recording speed and automatically adjusts the VCP for proper playback Automatic Rewind rewinds the tape when it reaches the end Visual Search Double Speed Play back...

Page 3: ...d to inform you that important operating and mainte nance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product Warning Do not use controls or adjust ments not specified in this manual...

Page 4: ...te Control s Batteries 13 OPERATION 14 Using the Remote Control 14 Playing a Video Tape 14 Fast Forward Rewind 15 Visual Search Double Speed Playback 15 Automatic Features 16 Auto Power On 16 Auto Pla...

Page 5: ...icle s cigarette lighter socket AC Adapter lets you power the VCP from a standard AC outlet CHOOSING A LOCATION For safe and effective operation of your VCP consider the following when you choose an i...

Page 6: ...n be tuned to different channels to view the broad casts Some standard TVs are equipped with only a 75 ohm cable antenna jack while others might have separate audio and video input jacks A TV monitor...

Page 7: ...00 ohm terminals on the supplied 300 to 75 ohm adapter Then connect the adapter s 75 ohm plug to the VCP s ANT IN terminal If you have a VHF UHF splitter connected to your TV disconnect the antenna wi...

Page 8: ...acks Connect the VCP s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV monitor s audio and video input jacks using video quality shielded cables not supplied Caution You must use video quality cable for this type...

Page 9: ...iolation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to record a broadcast television program for private in home viewing Connect the VCP s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR s audio and video input jacks...

Page 10: ...Most video processors are equipped with separate audio and video jacks If your TV monitor does not have separate audio video input jacks you must use a video pro cessor with a built in RF modulator o...

Page 11: ...dity or move it from a cold area to a warm one allow it to warm up for about 2 hours before you plug it in and operate it This allows any damaging moisture to completely evaporate If moisture has form...

Page 12: ...re to disconnect the DC adapter from the cigarette lighter socket when you are not using the VCP and TV to prevent your vehi cle s battery from being drained The DC power cord has two barrel plugs on...

Page 13: ...e recommend alkaline batter ies such as Radio Shack Cat No 23 558 1 To remove the battery compartment cover slide it in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the batteries in the compart ment as indicate...

Page 14: ...V tune it to the same channel 3 or 4 to which you set the VCP s CHANNEL switch If you are using a TV monitor switch it to the video setting 3 To load a video cassette tape insert the tape halfway into...

Page 15: ...inding press STOP Or to stop fast forwarding and rewinding and automatically begin play press PLAY x2 The tape stops PLAY lights then the tape begins to play Note To slow the tape down to visual searc...

Page 16: ...ual search When you release the button the VCP resumes normal playback During visual search and double speed playback there is no sound and the picture is of a lesser quality than during normal playba...

Page 17: ...STILL After about 5 minutes the VCP automat ically resumes normal playback To re sume normal playback sooner press PLAY x2 Notes During freeze frame there is no sound and the picture is of a lesser q...

Page 18: ...3 If the VCR has an input select switch set it to the video setting Note If the VCR does not have an input select switch and you later want to record VHF UHF cable channels on the VCR you might need...

Page 19: ...e tune your TV Noise during playback Video heads are dirty Bring your VCP to a Radio Shack store for cleaning ser vicing No picture during playback The TV is not tuned to the proper channel Tune the T...

Page 20: ...VCP only in normal temperature environments Tem perature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the VCP away from dust and dirt which can cause pre...

Page 21: ...nds not on their sides This pre vents improper settling of the cas sette s spools A video cassette s tape can become wound too tightly around the cas sette s spools after numerous play ings This can c...

Page 22: ...artment THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your VCP might cause TV or radio inter ference even when it is operating proper ly To determine whether your VCP is causing the interference turn off your VCP If the...

Page 23: ...DC 12V 13 2 13 8 Power Consumption AC 16 W Approx DC 14 W Approx Dimensions HWD 31 2 x 105 8 x 117 16 Inches 89 x 270 x 290 mm Weight 7 lbs 5 Oz 3 3 Kg ELECTRICAL Video Output Level 1 Vp p Video Outp...

Page 24: ...e Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WA...