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- Page 1 16-419.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM OWNER’S MANUAL Model 27 AC-DC Video Cassette Player Please read before using this equipment. Cat. No. 16-419...
- Page 2 The serial number is located on the back of the VCP. Automatic Rewind — rewinds the tape Serial Number: when it reaches the end. © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
- Page 3 16-419.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz- ard, 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
16-419.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM CONTENTS PREPARATION ......................5 Accessories ......................5 Choosing a Location ................... 5 Making Connections ................... 6 Connecting a Standard TV ................7 Connecting a TV/Monitor ................8 Connecting a VCR ..................9 Connecting a Video Processor .............. -
Page 5: Preparation
16-419.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM PREPARATION AC Adapter — lets you power the VCP ACCESSORIES from a standard AC outlet. Your VCP includes the following connec- tion accessories. Be sure to unpack all of them before you throw away the packing material. -
Page 6: Making Connections
16-419.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM MAKING CONNECTIONS Notes: • A “standard TV” can receive broad- You can connect your VCP to a TV/mon- cast TV signals from an antenna or itor, a VCR (video cassette recorder), or cable system, and can be tuned to both. -
Page 7: Connecting A Standard Tv
16-419.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Connecting a Standard TV Follow these steps to connect the VCP to a standard TV that has a 75-ohm cable jack, but does not have separate audio and video input jacks. 1. -
Page 8: Connecting A Tv/Monitor
16-419.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Connecting a TV/Monitor Follow these instructions to connect your VCP to either a TV monitor or a standard TV that has separate audio and video input jacks. Connect the VCP’s jacks to the TV/monitor’s audio and video AUDIO VIDEO OUT input jacks using video-quality shielded cables (not supplied). -
Page 9: Connecting A Vcr
16-419.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Connecting a VCR Follow these instructions to connect your VCP to a VCR so you can copy video tapes. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Most material performed in public, such as concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted. The un- authorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copy- right laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and/or imprisonment. -
Page 10: Connecting A Video Processor
16-419.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Connecting a Video Processor To improve the quality of copied tapes, you can connect a video processor (not sup- plied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 15-1962, to the VCP. Note: Most video processors are equipped with separate audio and video jacks. If your TV/monitor does not have separate audio/video input jacks, you must use a video pro- cessor with a built-in RF modulator or connect a separate RF modulator. -
Page 11: Setting The Channel Switch
16-419.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM SETTING THE CHANNEL in and operate it. This allows any damaging moisture to completely SWITCH evaporate. , located on the back of the • If moisture has formed inside the CHANNEL VCP, determines on which channel (3 or VCP, it might not operate after you 4) a standard TV receives the VCP’s sig-... -
Page 12: Using Vehicle Battery Power
16-419.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM • Always plug the AC adapter into the into the VCP’s jack, and plug DC IN 12V recorder before you plug it into the the other into the TV’s DC 12-volt jack. AC outlet. -
Page 13: Installing The Remote Control's Batteries
16-419.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Caution: To avoid damaging the VCP 2. Place the batteries in the compart- mechanism, do not try to load a tape ment as indicated by the polarity while the DEW indicator is on. symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. -
Page 14: Operation
16-419.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM OPERATION sette door with the main label facing USING THE REMOTE up and the spine label facing out. CONTROL Then gently push on the center of the tape’s spine until the VCP pulls The control buttons on the remote con- the tape all the way in. -
Page 15: Fast-Forward/Rewind
16-419.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM 5. To eject the tape, press The VCP automatically stops the tape EJECT TAPE IN turns off and the VCP when it reaches the end. To stop the tape ejects the tape. at any time during fast-forwarding or re- winding, press STOP... -
Page 16: Automatic Features
16-419.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM To use visual search, press and the picture is of a lesser quality PLAY(x2) begin normal play, then press than during normal playback. FAST-F search forward or to search back- • Tapes recorded at EP (extended ward. -
Page 17: Auto Repeat Playback
16-419.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Auto Repeat Playback After about 5 minutes, the VCP automat- ically resumes normal playback. To re- You can set the VCP to continuously sume normal playback sooner, press play, rewind, then repeat a tape. To set PLAY(x2) the VCP for auto repeat playback, before or during normal playback, press... -
Page 18: Watching Broadcast Tv
16-419.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM WATCHING BROADCAST 5. Begin recording on the VCR. 6. Press PLAY(X2) on the VCP to begin tape playback. To watch broadcast TV on a standard TV 7. To watch the tape while you copy it, connected to the VCP, simply press turn on the TV/monitor. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
16-419.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If your VCP is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you still cannot solve the problem, take the VCP to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY... -
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
16-419.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 27 AC-DC Video Cassette Player is an example of superior de- sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the VCP so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Video Heads
16-419.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM CLEANING THE VIDEO • A video cassette’s tape can become wound too tightly around the cas- HEADS sette’s spools after numerous play- ings. This can cause the cassette to Dirty video heads can cause the VCP’s improperly load and automatically picture to be blurred during playback, eject when you load it. -
Page 22: The Fcc Wants You To Know
16-419.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM Warning: To prevent a shock hazard THE FCC WANTS YOU TO when you replace the fuse, be sure the KNOW VCP is turned off and its power is discon- nected. Your VCP might cause TV or radio inter- ference even when it is operating proper- Follow these steps to replace the fuse. -
Page 23: Specifications
16-419.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Television System ..............NTSC, US TV Standard Tape Width ......................Inch Tape Speed..................SP 1.31 Inches/Sec LP 0.65 Inches/Sec EP 0.43 Inches/Sec RF Converter ................Built-In VHF Converter Converter Output ...................Channel 3 or 4 Terminals Antenna Input/Output ................ - Page 24 16-419.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:16 AM RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur- chase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with- out charge for parts and labor.