Radio Shack 16-289 Owner's Manual
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13-Inch Color TV/Monitor
Cat. No. 16-289
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your Radio Shack 13-Inch Color TV/
Monitor has many features for easy
and convenient TV viewing. Your TV is
specially designed for the hearingimpaired, with a built-in digital decoder
that allows you to read closedcaptioned and text-service broadcasts.
You can also use your T V to monitor
an audio/video source th at has audio/
video outputs, such as a VCR or camcorder. The supplied remote control
lets you operate the TV from a distance.
Your TV also includes these special
features.
181-Channel Tunin
Capabilit
—
lets you select up to 68 VHF/UHF
channels and cable channels 1–125.
Automatic Channel Pro
rammin
— automatically stores in memory all
active channels in you r area for qu ick
tuning.
Pro
rammable Sleep Ti mer
— automatically turns off your TV after the
time y o u s e t.
Auto Demonstration
— lets you re-
view the TV’s set-up menus.
Bilin
ual On-Screen Displa
— lets
you select English or Spanish for the
on-screen language.
Automatic Picture Control
— lets
you select the factor y preset picture so
you do not need to manually adjust the
picture controls.
Multicolored On-Screen Bar Graph
Displa
— show the relative adjust-
s
ment level for each picture control.
Earphone Jack
— lets you connect an
earphone so you can listen without disturbing others.
You need two AA batteries (not
Note:
supplied) to power the remote control.
For your records, we suggest you
record your TV’s serial number here.
The number is on the back of the TV.
Serial Number _______________
Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserv ed .
CAUTION
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Power Supply:
120V, 60 Hz AC power only. Never
connect the TV to a voltage other than
the specified voltage (such as to the
output of a nontransformer type converter or to direct current).
Polarized Plug:
with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits into an
AC power out let only one way. I f you
are unable to fully insert the plug into
the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Installation:
any unnecessary jarring, moisture,
dust, direct sunlight, or heat.
Select a place for this TV that minimizes the length of the ante nna lead and
power cord.
Allow sufficient space between the TV
and wall so the chassis components
are properly ventilated.
This TV operates on
This TV is equipped
Do not expose the TV to
Warning
: To prevent fire or s hock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BA CK. NO USER-S ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the p r es en c e o f un in su lated d an gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
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 the literature accompanying this product.
!
Do not cover the ventilation slots on
the top or back of the TV or place the
TV on any soft material that could affect ventilation on the bottom of the TV.
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CONTENTS
Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 5
Choosing a Location ........................................................................................ 5
Connecting Antennas ...................................................................................... 5
Connecting an Outdoor Antenna .............................................................. 5
Connecting Cable TV ...................................................................................... 6
Connecting an Audio/Video Source ................................................................. 7
Connecting Power . .......................................................................................... 7
Connecting Earphones .................................................................................... 7
Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries ........................................................ 8
the TV’s Controls ...................................................................................... 9
Usin
Using the TV’s Front Panel Controls ............................................................... 9
Using the Remote Control ............................................................................. 10
Using Auto Demonstration ............................................................................. 11
Operation ............................................................................................................ 12
Turning the TV On/Off ................................................................................... 12
Setting the On-Screen Language .................................................................. 12
Selecting the Input Signal .............................................................................. 12
Selecting TV or Video .................................................................................... 13
Using Automatic and Manual Channel Programming .................................... 13
Using Automatic Programming ............................................................... 13
Manually Adding a Channel .................................................................... 13
Manually Deleting a Channel .................................................................. 14
Auto Picture Control ...................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the Picture ...................................................................................... 15
Special Functions .............................................................................................. 17
Setting the Sleep Timer ................................................................................. 17
Using Closed Captions .................................................................................. 17
Selecting the Caption Function ............................................................... 19
Using the Text Function ................................................................................. 19
Selecting Text .......................................................................................... 20
Troubleshootin
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 22
FCC Information ............................................................................................ 23
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 24
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GETTING STARTED
CHOOSING A LOCATION
Choose a location for the TV where:
• Air flows freely on all sides.
• The power cord is not in the way
of normal traffic.
Do not plug in the power cord
Note:
until you make all other connections.
CONNECTING
ANTENNAS
The supplied rod antenna provides adequate reception in most areas.
To connect the rod antenna, insert it
into the hole on the top of the T V. Attach the 300-ohm twin-lead connectors t o the two s cre w term ina ls o n the
supplied adapter.
Connecting an Outdoor
Antenna
For the best reception, we recommend
you use an outdoor antenna.
Before you connect the TV to an
Note:
outdoor antenna, inspect the antenna
and the antenna’s cable. Severely
weathered antennas and antenna cables can reduce the signal quality.
Your local Radio S hack store sell s replacement antenna cable (300-ohm
flat wire or 75-ohm coaxial cable) and
a wide variety of outdoor antennas.
The antenna con nection you use depends on the type of antenna and cable you have.
Warnin
antenna, read and follow all instructions and cautions that accompany the
antenna.
When installin g an outdoor
:
300 Ohm Flat Wire
300-to-75 Ohm Adapter
Then connect the adapter to the T V’s
VHF/UHF (75Ω)
Rod Antenna
300-to-75 Ohm Adapter
VHF/UHF (75
terminal.
) Terminal
Ω
• If you have a combination VHF/
UHF antenna and the antenna
uses 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the cable directly to the TV’s
VHF/UHF (75Ω)
VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF (75
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
terminal.
) Terminal
Ω
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• If you have a combination VHF/
UHF antenna and the antenna
uses 300-ohm flat wire, connect
the flat wire to the screw terminals
on the supplied 300-to-75 ohm
adapter. Then connect the
adapter to the TV’s
VHF/UHF (75Ω)
terminal.
VHF/UHF (75Ω) Terminal
VHF/UHF Antenna
300-to-75 Ohm Adapter
300 Ohm Flat Wire
• If you have separate VHF and
UHF antennas, use a VHF/UHF
combiner (not supplied) to combine the VHF and UHF signals.
Then connect the combiner’s 75ohm connector to the TV’s
UHF (75Ω)
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF (75
VHF/UHF Combiner
terminal.
Ω
) Terminal
VHF/
CONNECTING CABLE TV
If you subscribe to a cable TV service,
connect the cable company’s 75-ohm
coaxial cable directly to the TV’s
UHF (75Ω)
terminal.
If you use a cable box, connect the
box’s output to the TV’s
VHF/UHF (75Ω)
terminal.
From Cable Compan
75-Ohm Coaxial Cable
OUT IN
Cable Box
Set the TV to the same channel as the
box’s output (Channel 3 or 4) and use
the box to select channels.
Note to CATV S
stem Installer:
reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attentio n to Section
820-40 of the NEC which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
VHF/
This
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You can listen to your TV by c onnecting an earphone to the TV’s
PHONE
AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN
jack, or by connecting the TV’s
jacks to a home
EAR-
audio system.
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CONNECTING AN
AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE
You can use your TV to monitor an audio/video source (such as a VCR, camcorder or laser disc player). Connect
the audio/video source’s outp ut jacks
AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN
to the
back of the TV.
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
To view the audio/video source , follow
the steps in “Selecting TV or Video”
and play the audio/video source according to its instruction s.
Note:
If you use the
use the TV’s
the volume.
VOLUME
jacks on the
EARPHONE
control to adjust
jack,
CONNECTING POWER
CONNECTING
EARPHONES
For private listening, plug a pair of earphones with a
supplied) into the
the right side of the TV.
EARHONE
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use earphones.
• Set the volume to the l owest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the
volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high
volume levels. Extended highvolume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
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/8-inch mini-plug (not
EARPHONE
jack on
Plug the TV’s AC power cord into a
standard AC power outlet.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a
volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your
hearing.
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INSTALLING THE
REMOTE CONTROL’S
BATTERIES
The remote control requires two AA
batteries (not supplied) for operation.
For the longest battery life, use alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No.
23-552). To ensure consistent operation, change the batteries about once a
year.
Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by pressing down an d sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
2. Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings (+
and –) inside the compartment.
Cautions:
• Batteries installed incorrectly
might leak and damage the
remote control.
• Do not mix old batteries with
new ones, and do not mix different types of batteries (for example, standard and alkaline).
3. Replace the cover.
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USING THE TV’S CONTROLS
USING THE TV’S FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
This section briefly describes the function of each button on the TV’s front panel .
Each function is described in detail later in this manual.
Remote Control Receiver
FUNCTION
— Selects the different on-
screen function controls.
VOL
— Press the top
crease the volume and bottom
VOL
button to in-
VOL
button to low er it. The nu mber of ver t ical bars at the lower p art of the screen
indicates the relative volume level. You
also use these buttons to adjust the
TV’s on-screen function controls.
CH
— Press the top
CH
button
to select the next higher channel and the
bottom
CH
button to select the next
lower channel. Press and hold down
either button to quickly scroll throu gh
channels. See “Using Automatic and
Manual Channel Programming” on
Page 13.
POWER
— Turns on or off the TV.
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