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Color LCD TV
Features
Features
Your Optimus Color LCD TV fits in the palm
of your hand! And, even though the TV 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.
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Cat. No. 16-175
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.
Earphone Jack
tening with an optional earphone.
— illuminates the
— provides ade-
— lets you en joy pr ivat e li s-
© 1996 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark 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 four AA batteries (not supplied). For the best results, we recommend
alkali ne ba t te ri e s (R a dio S h ac k C at . N o . 2 3-
552).
1. Lift up th e s tand, th en s lide off the battery compartment’s cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert four fresh batteries as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
You need to i nsert the first bat-
Note:
tery into the bottom row, then install
other batteries over it.
: Installi ng batteries inc orrectly
Caution
can damage the TV.
3. Replace the cove r.
: The TV can operate for about 3 hours
Note
with alkaline batteries. When the sound level
lowers or the picture becomes unstable, replace the bat t eri es .
AC POWER
You can power the TV from a standard AC
outl et. Yo u mus t use a n o pt i on al A C ad ap te r
that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least
500 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its pl ug must correctl y fit the TV’s
DC IN 6V
273-166 4.) Us ing an adap ter th at does not
meet these specifications could seriously
damage the TV or the ad apter.
Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. Plug
the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm
inner di ameter barre l plug in to the TV’s
IN 6V
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Notes
jack. (We recommend Cat. No.
DC
jack. Then plug the other end of the
:
• 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.
• I nternal batte ries automati cally disconnect when you plug an adapter into the
jack.
DC IN 6V
• T he adap ter migh t become warm af ter
extended periods of use.
VEHICLE BATTERY POWER
You can u se an op t io nal DC ad ap te r t o p ower the TV from your vehicle’s cigarette-li ghter socket.
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 50 0 mA. I ts ce nt er
tip must be set to positive, and its plug must
correctly fi t the TV’ s
ommend Cat. No. 273-1801.) Using an
adapter that does not meet these specifications coul d ser iou sly dama g e the T V or the
adapter. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
6V.
1. Plug the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diam eter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug
into the TV’s
DC IN 6V
2. Unplug your vehicle’s cigarette lighterand 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.
• D o not leave the adapte r plugged int o
the cigarette-lighter socket or connected to the TV when you are not
using the TV.
• Always unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket first.
• I nternal batte ries automati cally disconnect when you plug an adapter into the
jack.
DC IN 6V
DC IN 6V
jack.
jack. (We rec-
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Using Your TV Troubleshooting
1. Extend the rod antenna.
2. Set
OFF/VHF/UHF
starts scanning and stops at the next
active channel in the selected band.
3. Press
TUNING
ent channel. The tuning line on the
screen al igns with the s e le cted ch an ne l
number below the screen.
4. Adjust
5. Adjust
VOLUME
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 l ean 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.
Cautions
:
•Set
VOLUME
before yo u beg in listen ing. Th en adjus t
the volume to a comfortable level.
• D o not w ear an e arp hone whil e oper ating a vehicle or riding a bicycle. This
can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal
in some ar eas.
to
or
UHF
. The TV
VHF
< or > to tune to a di ffer-
.
for the desired bright-
1
/8-inch plug to the
to the lowest setting
Color too light or no color
.
• Extend the antenna and set it to the
proper angle.
No picture and no sound.
• Be sure the batteries are fresh and
inserte d correctly.
• Be sure any adapter is correctly 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.
• B e sure the ant enna is fully extended.
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. Cha nge the location.
If yo u are unabl e to l ocate the p roblem, take
the TV to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
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Care and Maintenance
Your Opt im us Colo r LC D TV is an examp l e of su peri or d esi gn an d craf t sm anshi p. T hes e suggestions will help you care for it so you can enjoy 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 only in normal temperature 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 detergents to clean the TV.
Modify ing or tampering with the TV’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalida te the TV’ s w arra nt y. If th e TV i s not pe rfo r ming as it sh ould, take i t to yo ur lo ca l Ra dioShac k st or e f or as si stance .
Specifications
Channel Coverage ........................................................................................................ UHF: CH 14–CH 69
Display Element ................................................................................................. High Resolution Color LCD
Screen Size................................................................................................................2
Backlight.............................................................................................High-Luminance Fluorescent Material
Antenna...................................................................................................................................................Rod
Speaker.........................................................................................................................1
Terminals................................................................................................................................DC IN 6V/EAR
Power Supply....................................................................................................................Four AA Batteries
Power Consumption..........................................................................................................Approx. 2.5 Watts
Ambient Temperature..................................................................................................... 41–104°F (5–40°C)
Dimensions (HWD) ...................................................................................................... 5 × 3
Weight ............................................................................................................ 8.1 Oz. (Excluding Batteries)
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
/4 Inches Diagonally
1
16
/
Inch Diagonally
AC Adapter 273-1664
DC Adapter 273-1801
1
/4 × 13/8 Inches
RadioShack Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for
parts and labor. Simpl
ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack 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 you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
bring your RadioShack sales slip
We Service What We Sell
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War-
10/95
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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