Radio Shack 16-912 User Manual

T H E P E R F O R M A N C E Y O U N E E D

19” LCD HDTV

User’s Guide 16-912

Please read this user’s guide before using your new TV.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................4

Overview ..............................................................................................................................6

Features ..........................................................................................................................6

Package Contents ...........................................................................................................6

Setup .....................................................................................................................................9

Install Remote Control Batteries ...................................................................................9

Connect AC power .........................................................................................................9

Connecting an Antenna ...............................................................................................10

Indoor Antenna .......................................................................................................10

Outdoor Antenna ....................................................................................................10

Connecting an HDMI Device .......................................................................................10

Connecting a Component Video Device ..................................................................... 11

Connecting an S-Video Device .................................................................................... 11

Connecting a Composite Video Device ......................................................................11

Connecting a PC ...........................................................................................................12

Connecting to a Home Theater ....................................................................................13

Basic Operation ..................................................................................................................14

Initial Setup Menu ........................................................................................................14

Adjust the Volume ........................................................................................................ 14

Change Channels .........................................................................................................14

Closed Captions ...........................................................................................................14

Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................15

Picture Settings ............................................................................................................15

Use Preset Picture Settings ...................................................................................15

Customize Picture Settings ....................................................................................15

Advanced Video Settings .......................................................................................15

Audio Settings ..............................................................................................................16

Use Preset Audio Settings .....................................................................................16

Customize Audio Settings ......................................................................................16

Advanced Audio Settings ......................................................................................17

Channel Settings ..........................................................................................................17

Set the Tuning Band ...............................................................................................17

Search for Channels Automatically .......................................................................17

Search for Channels Manually ..............................................................................18

View the Channel List.............................................................................................18

Add or Delete Favorites .........................................................................................18

Edit a Channel Label ..............................................................................................18

General Settings ...........................................................................................................19

Parental Control Options ....................................................................................... 19

Set the Time and Date ............................................................................................20

Set Closed Captions ...............................................................................................21

Change Menu Settings ...........................................................................................21

Change Input Labels ..............................................................................................22

Reset to Factory Defaults .......................................................................................22

Change PC Settings .....................................................................................................22

Additional Information ......................................................................................................23

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................23

Speciﬁcations ...............................................................................................................24

FCC Information ...........................................................................................................24

Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................25

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before

this product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

3. Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. The appliance should not be used near water or

moisture, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.

16. WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to

rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

17. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device, the

disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

18. The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

19. The apparatus shall be connected to a mains outlet with a protective earthing

connection.

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

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous 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.

w Child Safety w

Severe injuries can occur if children climb, grab, or jostle an improperly secured TV. To signiﬁcantly reduce the risk of injury, proper steps should be taken.

Displaying on a TV Stand/Entertainment Center:

1. Make sure your TV is situated on an appropriately-sized TV

stand, generally one that is larger than the TV.

2. Do not place the TV on anything that can easily be used as

stairs, such as dressers.

3. Keep children from climbing on or playing with the TV

stand/entertainment center.

4. Consider purchasing a TV lock or furniture bracket to

secure your TV to a wall even if it is not wall mounted.

Mounting on a wall:

1. Make sure the mount you purchase works with UL-approved vesa mounts that match

the size, make, and model of your TV.

2. Pick a wall mount that works with the type of wall you have. Some wall mounts are

designed speciﬁcally for steel or cinder block, whereas others are only for wood or drywall.

3. Follow ALL instructions supplied by the wall mount manufacturer.

Overview

Features

 Built-in HDTV processor receives HD signals from a satellite receiver, cable box, over-

the-air antenna, or from any other HD source

 Provides dramatic 720p images with deep color, enhanced contrast, crisp detail, and

superb brightness

 Equipped with HDMI and component video inputs for receiving HD signals  Composite video and RCA audio inputs for connecting multiple components  VGA input allows using the TV as a computer monitor

Package Contents

CHANNEL +/–

 Browse through channels.  On the main menu and source screens,

press to go  and .

Access and navigate the TV menu.

SOURCE

 Toggle between all

available input sources.

 On the main menu, press

to conﬁrm selections.

VOL +/VOL –

Increase or decrease volume. On the main menu and source

screens, press to go

POWER – Turn the TV on or to standby.



and .

n Note: To turn power off

completely, unplug the TV.

IR Receiver

Power Indicator

Overview

TV Remote Control

AC Power Cord AV Cable

User’s

Guide

Quick Start

Back View

AV-IN (Composite)

Connect A/V composite video and audio signal (R/L) cables. Match the colors on your cable connections with the colors on the jacks.

TUNER

Connect an antenna or cable for TV reception.

Connect headphones.

Component Video

Connect to A/V devices using component video cables. Match the colors on your cable connections with the colors on the jacks.

S-VIDEO

Connect S-Video signal from a camcorder or VCR.

PC AUDIO

Connect to the audio output of a computer.

PC-RGB

Connect to the VGA port on a computer.

SERVICE

For service personnel use only.

HDMI

Connect to HDMI devices via HDMI cables to transmit audio and video.

S. MODE

Select an audio preset.

Overview

POWER – Turn the TV

on or to standby.

P. MODE – Select a video preset.

EPG

View scheduled programming for the current channel.

MTS – Select alternate audio if available.

LED Indicator – Blinks red while remote is in use.

SLEEP – Set the sleep timer.

Number Buttons (0-9)

Set the channel or enter password.

– Dash

Use for multicast channels.

– Return to the previous

channel.

Setup

Install Remote Control Batteries

1. Press the tab to remove the battery cover.

2. Insert two AAA batteries (not supplied) as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)

marked on the remote control.

3. Replace the battery cover.

b Battery Notes:

 Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.  Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or rechargeable),

or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

 If you do not plan to use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

Setup

OK – Make selections.

INFO – Turn show

information on or off.

VOL +/–

Decrease or increase the volume.

SOURCE – Select an available video input source.

FAV –

Display a list of

favorite channels.

FREEZE – Pause live TV.

CH. LIST

Display a list of channels saved in Tuner memory.

AUDIO LIST

Switch between audio channels, if available.

MENU – Access the TV menu.

 – Navigate menus.

EXIT – Exit the menu.

MUTE – Turn sound off or on.

CH 

Select next /previous channel.

ADD/ERASE Add or delete a Favorite channel.

ASPECT – Select the screen size.

CC – Turn closed captions on/off.

AIR–CABLE

Switch broadcast type.

AAA

Connect AC power

Connect your TV to a standard wall outlet using the supplied AC power cord.

nNote: The remote works best within of 20 ft (6 m) of the TV.

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