Radio Shack 15-1977 User Manual

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Preparation ...................................................... 1

Placing The Selector .................................... 1

Connecting Devices ...................................... 1

Operation ......................................................... 3

Manually Operating the Selector .................. 3

Using the Learning Function ......................... 3

Using the Remote Control

to Operate the Selector ................................ 3

Troubleshooting ............................................... 3

Care ................................................................. 3

Service and Repair .......................................... 4

Specifications ................................................... 4

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— Note

To reduce the risk the of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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The lightning symbol is int ended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated d anger­ous voltage within this product’s enclo­sure that might be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.

The exclamation symbol is intended to in­form you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are include d in

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the literature accompanying this product.

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Your RadioShack A/V Selector with
Composite/S-Video Co nversion is a time­saving switch box for your home audio/video
system. The selector lets you connect four
audio/video devices directly to your TV and
VCR. Once connected, each device can be
accessed with th e touch of a button or rem ote
control. This helps to avoid the need to plug
and unplug each device when changing
audio/video sources (for example, switching
from a DVD player to a camcorder or video
game system).

Input Select Buttons
1–4 — Makes source
selection easy.

LEARN — See
“Using the Learning
Function” on
Page 3.

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Two Audio/Video Outputs

 let you
connect up to four sources to two different
TVs or stereo VCRs.

Built-in Composite/S-Video Composite
Circuit

— lets you convert composite video
(RCA) to S-Video, or S-Video to composite
video.

Built-in Auto-Learning Function

 lets you
operate the selector with most remote
controls.

Standard Color-Coded Phono Connectors

make connections simple.

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Easy Push-Button Selection

 lets you
quickly set the input source for each TV or
VCR.

Permanent Memory of Learned Codes —

retains learned codes, even if the AC power
fails.

S-Video Jack

 transmits the best picture

for your video.

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If you place the selector on the top of your TV,
electromagnetic interference from the TV might
distort the sound from any devices connected to
the selector. If this happens, move the selector
away from the TV.

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You must use a Class 2 power source that

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supplies 9V DC and delivers 500 mA. Its center
tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit
the selector’s DC 9V jack. The supplied adapter
meets these specifications. Using an adapter
that does not meet these specifications could
damage the selector or the adapter.

• Always connect the AC adapter to the
selector before you connect it to AC power.

• When you finish, disconnect the adapter from
AC power before you disconnect it from the
selector.

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You can place t he se le cto r o n a lm os t a ny fl at
surface. For the best results, do not place it
on top of a TV or other electrical appliance.

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Use stereo audio/video cables with phono
plugs (available at your local RadioShack
store and online at RadioShack.com) to
make all connections. For the best
performance, use high-quality audio/video
cables. Do not use audio cables for video.
The selector’s color-c oded jacks mak e it easy
to connect devices to the selector. Yellow
jacks are for video, red jacks are for right
audio, and white jacks are for left audio.

1. Connect the sound outputs for each
device to a set of

INPUT R/L (1-4)

on the back of the selector.

If a device does not have an S-Video

2.

cable

, connect its video output to the

selector’s

INPUT V (1-4)

jack for that

device.

jacks

If the device has an S-Video cable

connect it to the

INPUT S-VIDEO (1-4

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) jack

for that device.
Do not connect the d evice’ s vide o output

INPUT V (1-4)

to both

(1-4)

jacks.

If your TV or monitor does not have an

3.

S-Video cable

the selector’s

, connect its video input to

OUTPUT V (1 or 2)

INPUT S-VIDEO

and

jack.

If the TV or monitor has an S-Video
cable

, connect it to the

2)

(1

or

jack.

OUTPUT S-VIDEO

Do not connect the T V or monitor’s video
input to both

OUTPUT S- VIDEO (1-2)

OUTPUT V (1-2)

jacks.

and

4. Connect the TV or monitor inputs to the

OUTPUT R/L (1-2)

jacks.

5. Connect the supplied AC adapter’s

DC 9V

barrel pl ug to

, then connect the

adapter’s AC plug to a standard AC

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outlet.

2002 RadioShack Corporation.

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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

All Rights Reserved.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

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Place a small white adhesive label (not supplied)
below the buttons on the front of the selector to
note which devices are connected to which set
of jacks (INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4).

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• If you do not complete each step within 10
seconds, the selector returns to the normal
function and you must start again at Step 1.

• Be sure the selector’s learning setup does
not affect the setup of other existing
equipment.

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1. Turn on the device you want to view.

2. Press

3. To view material from the device

4. Turn on the desired in put device, and

POWER

connected to the

INPUT 2

For

3

, and for

operate the device as you usually do.

on the selector.

INPUT 1

, press 2, for

INPUT 4

, press 4.

jack, press 1.

INPUT 3

, press

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The selector is desi gned to learn sig nals from
a universal remote, or up to four different
audio/video devices’ remote controls. It can
connect a range o f devi ces, inclu ding a DVD ,
laser disc, another VCR, camcord er, or video
game player. The selector uses the lat est
integrated circuit recording technology, so
the learned information is protected if AC
power fails.

1. Press

2. Hold down

3. Press the button (

4. Point the device’s remote control at the

POWER

lights.

seconds then release. The LEARN
indicator flashes.

selector’s front panel to learn the
corresponding device’s signal. The
indicator lights.

selector then press the control’s power
key to turn on the device.

. The POWER indicator

LEARN

for about four

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1, 2, 3

, or 4) on the

If you are using a universal remote

press the remote’s key for the desired
device, the press the remote’s power
key.

The selector learns the device’s signal,
then the button indicator turns off.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to learn additional
remote control signals.

LEARN

6. Press
indicator turns off.

again. The LEARN

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1. Turn on the desired output devices (TV,
VCR, etc.).

2. Press

3. To view material from the device

POWER

connected to the
device’s remote control at the selector,
then press the power key on the remote
control to turn on the device.

If you are using a universal remote

press the remote’s key for the desired
device, the press the remote’s power
key.

4. Repeat step 3 to turn on other devices
connected to the

INPUT 4

5. Operate the devices as you usually do.

on the selector.

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INPUT 1

INPUT 2, INPUT 3

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We do not expect you to have any problems
with your selector, but if you do, these
suggestions might help.

The selector does not work or works poorly.

• Be sure the AC adapter is properly and
securely connected.

•Be sure
power is turned on but the selector still
does not work, return it to the store for
repair.

POWER

is turned on. If the

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Keep the selector dry; if it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately. Use and store the selector
only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the selector carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the selector away from dust and dirt,
and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new.

While learning commands from a standard or
universal remote control, the selector does
not respon d or its indicator lights.

• Be sure the learning process is correct.

• Try remote control’s other keys.

• Try another remote control.

• Try using a number key on the remote
control (for example, 0) instead of the
power key.

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against
manufacturing defect s in material and workmanship
under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores
and authorized Radi oShack franchisees and dealers.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IM­PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIC­ULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR­RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PRO­VIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER
OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE­SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF
TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT
OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the excl usion or limitatio n of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty
period, take the product and the RadioShack sales re­ceipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack
store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless other wise
provided by law: (a)correct the defect by product re­pair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the
product with one of the same or simi lar design; or (c)
refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and
products, and products on which a refund is made, be­come the property of RadioShack. New or recondi­tioned parts and products may be used in the
performance of warranty service. Repaired or re­placed parts and prod ucts are warranted for the re­mainder of the ori ginal warranty period. You will be
charged for repair or replacement of the product made
after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not co ver: (a) damage or failure
caused by or attribut able to acts of God , abuse, a cci­dent, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, fa ilure to
follow instructions, improper installation or mainte­nance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of ex­cess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than
those provided by a R adioShack Authorized Servi ce
Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries;
(d) cosmetic dama ge; (e) transportation, shipp ing or
insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, instal­lation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you sp ecific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights whic h vary from state to
state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street,

6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

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If your selector is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. Modi fyi ng or tampering with th e s el ec tor’s i nternal devices ca n c aus e a m al fun ction
and might invalidate its warranty.

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Power Source.......................................................... ............. ............. .......................................DC 9V, 500mA

Power Consumption.......................................... ............. ............ ............. ............ ............. ..........................8W

Remote Control Average Range ..................................................................................................20 ft (6.1 m)

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Dimension (HWD)................................. ............. ............2

Weight.....................................................................................................................................35.1 oz (995 g)

Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice.

/16 × 8 31/32 × 5 31/32 Inches (52 × 228 × 152 mm)

RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

15-1977

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