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Pocketvision-36 Color TV
Features
Your Rad io Shack Pocke tvis ion-3 6 is a co lor
LCD TV t hat fits in t he palm of your hand !
And, even though the Pocketvision-36 is
small, it has great features like these:
Automatic Electronic Tuning S ystem
scans the VHF or UHF band and locks on to
active channels.
Flat Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
makes the TV more compact and uses less
power than a standard picture tube.
Earphone Jack
tening with an opti onal earphone.
— lets yo u enj o y p riva t e lis -
—
—
Cat. No. 16-173
Audio/Vid eo Input Jac k
nect a cam c ord er, V CR, la se r di sc pl ay er, or
any other device that has A/V outputs.
Fluorescent Backlight
LCD screen so you can watch the TV in the
dark or in low-light condi tions.
Built-In Rod Antenna
quate reception in most metropolitan areas.
External Antenna Jack
an exte r nal o ut d oo r an te nn a f or opt i mu m r eception in weak signal areas.
— lets you con-
— illuminates the
— provides ade-
— lets you connect
© 1995 Tandy Corporation.
Pocketvision and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
Pocketvision and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
©
1995 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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Power
BATTERIES
Your TV uses three AA batteries (not supplied). For the best results, we recommend
alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-
552).
1. Slide off the battery compartment’s
cover in the direction of the arrows .
2. Insert three fresh batteries as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
: Installi ng batteries inc orrectly
Caution
can damage the TV.
3. Replace the cover.
:
Notes
• The TV can operate for about 2 hours
with alkaline batteries. When the sound
level lowers or the picture becomes
unstable, replace the batteries.
• Internal batteries automatically disconnect wh en yo u plug an a dapte r in to th e
jack.
DC IN 6V
AC POWER
You can power the TV from a standard AC
outlet.
You must use an optional AC adapter that
supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 550
mA. Its ce nter tip must be set to negati ve,
and its plug must cor rectly fit the TV’s
jack. (We recommend Radio Shack Cat.
6V
No. 273- 16 64.) Usin g an ad apte r th at d oe s
not meet these specifications could seriously dama ge the TV or the ad apter. S et the
adapter’s voltage switch to 6V.
Plug the adapter’s barrel plug into the TV’s
jack. Then plug the other end of the
DC IN 6V
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
:
Notes
• Do not leave the adapter plugged into
the AC outlet or connected to the TV
when you are not using the TV.
• Always unplug the adapter from the AC
outlet first.
• The adapter might become warm after
extended periods of use.
DC IN
VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can use an optinal DC adapter to power
the TV from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket if your vehicle has a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system.
You m us t use a D C ad ap t er t h at su pplies 6
volts and de li ve rs at l east 55 0 mA. I ts ce nt er
tip must b e se t to n eg ati ve , an d its pl ug m ust
correctly fi t the TV’ s
omme nd Ra dio Shac k Cat. No. 27 3-180 1.)
Using an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could seriously damage the
TV or the adapter. Set the adapter’s voltage
switch to 6V.
1. Plug t he adapter ’s barr el plug into t he
TV’s
2. Unplug your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
and plug the large end of the DC
adapter cord into the cigarette lighter
socket.
:
Notes
• If the TV does not operate properly
when y ou use D C power, be sure the
cigarette-li ghter socket is cl ean an d that
the adapter’s plug is pushed all the way
into th e socket.
• Do not le ave the ad apter plug ged into
the cigarette-lighter socket or connected to the TV when you are not
using the TV.
• Always unplug the adapte r from the cigarette-lighter socket first.
DC IN 6V
jack.
DC IN 6V
jack. (We rec-
Connections
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
If you ar e in a n are a with weak TV sign als ,
or are in side a met al or concret e building ,
you might need an external outdoor antenna
to improve reception. Connect the antenna
to the
If your a nte nna wir e is 75-oh m coaxi al ca ble,
use an F-to-mini plug adapter to complete
the connections. We recommend Radio
Shack Cat. No. 278-257. If you have 300ohm wire, use a 300-to-75-ohm mini plug
adapter. We recommen d Cat. No. 15-1148.
2
EXT ANT
jack.
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USING THE TV AS A MONITOR
You can play back the signal from an a udio/
video compon ent on your TV usin g a speci al
cable (not supplied), available at your local
Radio S hack st ore ( CMC C at. No. 1 6-2 32 4).
Connect the cable’s yellow plu g to the component’s video output jack and its white plug
to the compo ne nt’s au di o ou t pu t jac k . T he n
plug the cable’s sub-mini plug into the TV’s
AUDIO/VIDEO
jack.
Using Your TV
1. Extend the rod antenna (unless you are
using an external antenna).
to
or
2. Set
VHF/UHF/OFF
VHF
starts scanning and stops at the next
active channel in the selected band.
3. Press
< or > to tune to a di ffer-
TUNING
ent channel. The tuning line on the
screen al igns with the s e le cted ch an ne l
number above the screen.
4. Adjust
5. Adjust
.
VOLUME
for the desired bright-
BRIGHT
ness. The brighness also changes with
the screen’s angle.
:
Notes
• If desired, fold out the stand on the
back of the TV and lean the TV on a flat
surface at a convenie nt angle.
• If reception is poor, adjust the length or
angle of the rod antenna. If inside a
metal or concrete building, moving
closer to a window might improve
reception.
BACKLIGHT
In low temperatures, the TV screen takes a
few seconds to light, or it might be slightly
red in color. This is not a malfunction. Normal operation resumes after a short while.
USING AN EARPHONE
For private listening, you can connect an optional earphone with a
jack. Th is au toma ti ca lly mut e s the bu il t-
EAR
in speaker.
1
/8-inch plug to the
UHF
. The TV
•Set
:
VOLUME
to the lowest setting
Cautions
before you being listening. Then adjust
the volu m e t o a co mf or ta ble leve l.
• Do not wear an earphone while operating a vehicle or riding a bicycle. This
can ca use a traffi c h azard and is illeg al
in some areas.
Troubleshooting
Color too light or no color
• Be sure t he antenna is fully extende d.
Adjust the antenna’s angle and direction for the best r e ception.
•Adjust
BRIGHT
.
No picture and no sound.
• Be sure the batteries are fresh and
inserte d correctly.
• If you use an adap ter, be sur e it i s co rrectly connected.
No picture and noisy sound.
• Adjust the antenna.
Picture, but no sound.
•Adjust
VOLUME
• Be sure you disconnected the earphone.
Sound, b ut the picture is a ll white , dark ,
or blurred.
•Adjust
BRIGHT
.
• Be sure the batteries are fresh.
Picture is not clea r (moves up or down,
disappea rs periodically, becomes fuz zy
or blurred, is doubled, etc.), but the TV
has sound.
• Be sure t he antenna is fully extende d.
Adjust the antenna’s angle and directions for the best reception.
• Be sure the batteries are fresh.
• Be sure the TV is away from appliances
that mi ght cause interference.
• In locations with poor reception, it might
be impossible to get a clear picture or
any pict ure at all. Change the location.
If yo u are unabl e to l ocate the proble m, take
the TV to your local Radio Shack store for
assistance.
.
.
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Care and Maintenance
Your Radi o Sha ck Pocke tv is io n-3 6 Col or TV is an e xam pl e of sup er i or de si gn and cr aft sma nship. These su ggestions will help you care for it so you can enjo y it for years.
• Keep the TV dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi ately.
• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. Always remove old or weak
batteries. T hey can leak chemicals that destr oy electronic circuits.
• Handle the TV gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and
can ca us e th e TV to w ork im properly. Be particularly ca r ef ul of the d is play screen. Avo id
putting the TV in your pocket or purse together with hard objects (coins, keys, etc.).
• Use and store the TV o nly in normal temperat ure environments.
• Keep the TV away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the TV with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh
chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong de tergent s to clean the TV.
Modify ing o r tampering with the TV’s internal compon ents can cause a malfunction and might
inval idat e th e TV’ s war ra nt y. If t he TV is no t p erf ormi ng as it shoul d, t ake it t o yo ur l oca l Ra di o
Shack store for assistance.
Specifications
Channel Coverage ........................................................................................................ UHF: CH 14–CH 69
Display Element ................................................................................................. High Resolution Color LCD
Drive System........................................................................................................ TFT Active Matrix System
Screen Size................................................................................................................2
Backlight.............................................................................................High-Luminance Fluorescent Material
Antenna...................................................................................................................................................Rod
Speaker........................................................................................................................
Terminals....................................................................................... EXT ANT/DC IN 6V/EAR/AUDIO/VIDEO
Power Supply..................................................................................................................Three AA Batteries
Power Consumption............................................................................................................... Approx. 3.7 W
Ambient Termperature.................................................................................................. 32–104° F (0–40° C)
Dimensions ..............................................................................................4
Weight................................................................................................................................................6.5 Oz.
5
/8 × 13/16 × 213/16 Inches (HWD)
Specif icat ions are typi cal; indi vidual units might vary. Sp ecifi cati ons ar e subjec t to cha nge an d
improvement without notice.
VHF: CH 2–CH 13
(Twisted Nematic Type)
1
/2 Inches Diagonally
13
16
/
Inch Diagonally
AC Adapter 273-1664
DC Adapter 273-1801
RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and
authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Sim-
bring your Radio Shack sales slip
pl
portation 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 WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives yo u specif ic legal ri ghts and you may also have othe r ri ghts wh ich vary fr om state t o state.
as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover trans-
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A Division of Tandy Corporation
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