Radio Shack 16-173 User's Manual
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1. it should take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance Specifications Channel COVerade ssrsccscsscceessevegcccestetecpeseseses ceopizapd supasirieteedddttiiueisenese ee UHF CH 14 CH 69 VHF CH 2 CH 13 Display BIG ccivccccccccae cceccecccngicsosanvevsvvnrns ihilibides AE E N High Resolution Color LCD Twisted Nematic Type Drive System TFT Active Matrix System SOGN S ZE iorri EEEE EEE E ELER TAE 21 2 Inches Diagonally Backlight High Luminance Fluorescent Material Antenna ROd TOY N AE Mie ceo E E E E AEE TT E A EE 16 Inch Diagonally Terminals EXT ANT DC IN 6V EAR AUDIO VIDEO PSUS poe Soa cts sera oI E aAa a TE a as ubuu alll Three AA Batteries AC Adapter 273 1664 DC Adapter 273 1801 Power Consumption Approx 3 7 W Ambient Tormporatune sesiis oversees oeceseerssteteeeeeqie unseen anne EEA A 32 104 F 0 40 C DiMO NSIONS 132 4 e oN rrea i deee s Ca a eD s Eion eenn 45 8 x 13 76 x 213 716 Inches HWD WONT at oie ck S ESS TT EE ESS ETSA 6 5 Oz Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 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 ply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proo2. optinal DC adapter to power the TV from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket if your vehicle has a 12 volt DC neg ative ground electrical system You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 550 mA Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must correctly fit the TV s DC IN 6V jack We rec ommend Radio Shack Cat No 273 1801 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 the adapter s barrel plug into the TV s DC IN 6V jack 2 Unplug your vehicle s cigarette lighter and plug the large end of the DC adapter cord into the cigarette lighter socket Notes e If the TV does not operate properly when you use DC power be sure the cigarette lighter socket is clean and that the adapter s plug is pushed all the way into the socket e Do not leave the adapter plugged into the cigarette lighter socket or con nected to the TV when you are not using the TV Always unplug the adapter from the cig arette lighter socket first Connections CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA If you are in an area with weak TV signals or are inside a metal or concrete building you might need an external outdoor antenna to improve reception Connect the antenna to the EXT ANT jack If your antenna wire is 75 ohm coaxial cable use an F to mini plug adapter to complete the connections We
3. recommend Radio Shack Cat No 278 257 If you have 300 ohm wire use a 300 to 75 ohm mini plug adapter We recommend Cat No 15 1148 WA INS S 16 173 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 20 1999 9 42 AM USING THE TV AS A MONITOR You can play back the signal from an audio video component on your TV using a special cable not supplied available at your local Radio Shack store CMC Cat No 16 2324 Connect the cable s yellow plug to the com ponent s video output jack and its white plug to the component s audio output jack Then 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 2 Set VHF UHF OFF to VHF or UHF The TV starts scanning and stops at the next active channel in the selected band 3 Press TUNING lt or gt to tune to a differ ent channel The tuning line on the screen aligns with the selected channel number above the screen 4 Adjust VOLUME 5 Adjust BRIGHT for the desired bright ness The brighness also changes with the screen s angle Notes e If desired fold out the stand on the back of the TV and lean the TV ona flat surface at a convenient angle e 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 sec
4. AS 16 173 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 20 1999 9 42 AM Radie Shaek Pocketvision 36 Color TV Cat No 16 173 Your Radio Shack Pocketvision 36 is a color LCD TV that fits in the palm of your hand And even though the Pocketvision 36 is small it has great features like these Automatic Electronic Tuning System 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 lets you enjoy private lis tening with an optional earphone Audio Video Input Jack lets you con nect a camcorder VCR laser disc player or any other device that has A V outputs Fluorescent Backlight illuminates the LCD screen so you can watch the TV in the dark or in low light conditions Built In Rod Antenna provides ade quate reception in most metropolitan areas External Antenna Jack lets you connect an external outdoor antenna for optimum re ception in weak signal areas 1995 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Pocketvision and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation oe 1995 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Pocketvision and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation gl A 16 173 fm Page 2 Tuesday July 20 1999 9 42 AM BATTERIES Your TV uses three AA batteries not sup plied For the best result
5. TV is away from appliances that might cause interference e In locations with poor reception it might be impossible to get a clear picture or any picture at all Change the location If you are unable to locate the problem take the TV to your local Radio Shack store for assistance J IS dl IZ AS 16 173 fm Page 4 Tuesday July 20 1999 9 42 AM Care and Maintenance Your Radio Shack Pocketvision 36 Color TV is an example of superior design and craftsman ship These suggestions will help you care for it so you can enjoy it for years e Keep the TV dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type Always remove old or weak batteries They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits e Handle the TV gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the TV to work improperly Be particularly careful of the display screen Avoid putting the TV in your pocket or purse together with hard objects coins keys etc e Use and store the TV only in normal temperature environments e Keep the TV away from dust and dirt e 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 Modifying or tampering with the TV s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the TV s warranty If the TV is not performing as
6. f of purchase date to any Radio Shack store Warranty does not cover trans 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 limita tion 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 We Service What We Sell 9 94 RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 9A5 Printed in Malaysia V SHACK a A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 A5 Printed in Site
7. onds to light or it might be slightly red in color This is not a malfunction Nor mal operation resumes after a short while USING AN EARPHONE For private listening you can connect an op tional earphone with a s inch plug to the EAR jack This automatically mutes the built in speaker oe e Cautions e Set VOLUME to the lowest setting before you being listening Then adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not wear an earphone while operat ing a vehicle or riding a bicycle This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas Troubleshooting Color too light or no color e Be sure the antenna is fully extended Adjust the antenna s angle and direc tion for the best reception e Adjust BRIGHT No picture and no sound e Be sure the batteries are fresh and inserted correctly e If you use an adapter be sure it is cor rectly connected No picture and noisy sound e Adjust the antenna Picture but no sound e Adjust VOLUME e Be sure you disconnected the ear phone Sound but the picture is all white dark or blurred e Adjust BRIGHT e Be sure the batteries are fresh Picture is not clear moves up or down disappears periodically becomes fuzzy or blurred is doubled etc but the TV has sound e Be sure the antenna is fully extended Adjust the antenna s angle and direc tions for the best reception e Be sure the batteries are fresh e Be sure the
8. s we recommend alkaline batteries Radio Shack Cat No 23 552 1 Slide off the battery compartments cover in the direction of the arrows 2 Insert three fresh batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Caution Installing batteries incorrectly can damage the TV 3 Replace the cover Notes e The TV can operate for about 2 hours with alkaline batteries When the sound level lowers or the picture becomes unstable replace the batteries e Internal batteries automatically discon nect when you plug an adapter into the DC IN 6V jack 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 center tip must be set to negative and its plug must correctly fit the TV s DC IN 6V jack We recommend Radio Shack Cat No 273 1664 Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could serious ly damage the TV or the adapter Set the adapter s voltage switch to 6V Plug the adapter s barrel plug into the TV s DC IN 6V jack Then plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet Notes e Do not leave the adapter plugged into the AC outlet or connected to the TV when you are not using the TV e Always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet first e The adapter might become warm after extended periods of use oe e VEHICLE BATTERY POWER You can use an
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