Optimus 16-132 User Manual
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5-Inch Black and White
Cat. No. 16-132
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Television
with AM/FM Stereo and
Cassette Recorder
with AM/FM Radio
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FEATURES
Your Optimus 5-Inch Black and Wh ite
Television lets you watch TV just
about anywhere. It al so l ets you make
live audio recordings or record from
the radio or TV audio, or simply enjoy
the radio or cassette player’s highquality sound.
Your TV/radio/cassette ha s these feature s:
Three Power Sources —
you can
power your TV from internal batteries
(not supplied), standard AC power
(using the supplied AC adapter), or
your vehicle’s battery power (using the
supplied DC power cord).
Earphone Jack
— lets you connect
an earphone or headphones, so you
can listen without disturbing others.
Telescopin
Antenna
— swivels for
the best TV and FM radio reception.
External Antenna Jack
— lets you
connect a standard TV antenna for improved reception.
Tone —
you can customize the
sound.
Three TV Bands
— you can view
VHF low (channels 2 to 6), VHF high
(channels 7 to 13), or UHF TV b roadcasts (channels 14 to 69).
Two Radio Bands
— you can listen
to AM, FM mon o, or F M stereo broadcasts.
Beat Cut Switch
— lets you choose a
setting which eliminates the hum or
whistling sound sometimes heard in
AM broadcast recordings.
Full-Release Auto-Stop S
stem
—
protects tapes and prevents pinch roller damage by automatically stopping
and releasing the tape at the end of a
side.
Automatic Level Control
— auto-
matically sets the recording level.
We recommend you record your TV’s
serial number here. The number is on
the back of the TV.
Serial Number _______________
Bri
htness
— you can adjust the pic-
ture when it is too dark or too bright.
Contrast
— you can i ncrease or de-
crease the picture contrast.
©
1998 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO US ER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This sym bol is in te nd ed to a le rt yo u
to the pr e s en ce of uninsulated da ngerous voltage within the product’s
enclos u re t h at m ig ht b e of s ufficie nt
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
!
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
!
maintenance instructions are included in th e l itera ture a ccomp an ying this product.
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CONTENTS
Power Source s ............ ........................ ....................... ........................ ..................... 5
Using Internal Battery Power .............................................................................. 5
Using AC Power ................................................................................................. 6
Using Veh icle Battery Power .............................................................................. 6
Preparation ...... ........................ ........................ ....................... ........................ ......... 8
Connecting Antennas ......................................................................................... 8
Built-In Antenna ........................................................................................... 8
Outdoor Antenna . . ........................................................................................ 8
Connecting Earphones ....................................................................................... 9
Listening Safely ............................................................................................ 9
Traffic Safety ................................................................................................ 9
the TV .......................................................................................................... 10
Usin
TV Reception Tips ............................................................................................ 11
the Radio ..................................................................................................... 12
Usin
Radio Reception Tips ....................................................................................... 12
the Cassette Recorder ............................................................................... 13
Usin
Loading a Cassette Tape .................................................................................. 13
Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................... 13
Recording a Cassette Tape .............................................................................. 14
Recording from the Radio/TV .................................................................... 14
Making Live Recordings ............................................................................. 15
Tape Care Tips ................................................................................................. 15
Erasing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................ 15
Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................... 15
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................... 16
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............................................................. 16
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 17
Changing the Fuse ........................................................................................... 18
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 18
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 19
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POWER SOURCES
You can power your TV/radio/cassette
from three power sources:
• internal battery power (using ten D
batteries, not included)
• standard AC po wer (using the supplied AC adapter)
• vehicle battery power (using the
supplied DC power cord)
USING INTERNAL
BATTERY POWER
You can power the TV from ten D batteries. We recommend alkaline batteries
(such as Cat. No. 23 -650) for the longest life.
Cautions
• Use only fresh batteries of the
:
required size and recommended
type.
2. Install ten D batteries in the battery
compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.
illus of battery placement
with polarity symbols
Caution:
incorrect polarity can damage your
TV.
3. Replace the cover.
Notes:
• When the TV picture shrinks or the
cassette player’s playback slows,
replace the batteries.
• Battery life can vary greatly,
depending on how you use your TV/
radio/cassette.
Installing the batteries with
• Do not mix old and new batteries or
different types of batteries.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Carefully turn the TV upside-down
and gently push the battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow marked on the cover.
Then lift off the cover.
illus of battery cover
removal
Cautions:
• Always remove old or weak b atteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly.
• If you do not plan to use your TV/
radio/cassette for a mont h or more,
or if you plan to use only AC or DC
power, remove the batteries.
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USING AC POWER
To use AC power, connect the supplied
AC adapter to the
the back of TV/radio/cassette. Then plug
the other end into a standard AC outlet.
When you conn ect the AC a dapter, the
batteries automatically disconnect.
illus of DC 12- 15V location
and connection to
AC outlet
Cautions:
• The supplied AC adapter supplies
12 volts DC, delivers 1300 milliamps, and has a center positive
plug which properly fits the TV/radio/
cassette’s
an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could damage the TV/
radio/cassette or the adapter.
DC: 12~15V
DC: 12~15V
jack on
jack. Using
USING VEHICLE BA TTER Y
POWER
Follow these steps to power the TV/radio/cassette from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket using the supplied
DC power cord.
1. Make sure the supplied DC power
cord’s knurled ring is screwed firmly
onto its plug.
illus of DC power cord
plug w/knurled ring
2. Plug the small end of the supplied
DC power cord into the
jack on the back of the TV/radio/
cassette.
illus of DC 12-15V location
DC 12-15V
• Always unplug the AC adapte r from
the AC outlet before you unplug it
from the TV/radio/cassette.
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Cautions:
• The supplied DC power cord supplies 12 volts DC, delivers 1300
milliamps, and has a center positive plug that properly fits the TV/
radio/cassette’s
Using a power cord that does not
meet these specifications could
damage the TV/radio/cassette or
the power cord.
DC 12-15V
jack.
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