Optimus 27 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUALModel 27AC-DC Video Cassette PlayerPlease read before using this equipment.Cat. No. 16-419R16-419.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11

10Connecting a Video ProcessorTo improve the quality of copied tapes, you can connect a video processor (not sup-plied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No.

11SETTING THE CHANNEL SWITCHCHANNEL, located on the back of theVCP, determines on which channel (3 or4) a standard TV receives the VCP’s sig-nal. Set

12• Always plug the AC adapter into therecorder before you plug it into theAC outlet. Always unplug the ACadapter from the outlet before youunplug it

13Caution: To avoid damaging the VCPmechanism, do not try to load a tapewhile the DEW indicator is on.If DEW turns on, disconnect the VCP’spower for a

14OPERATIONUSING THE REMOTE CONTROLThe control buttons on the remote con-trol are identical to those on the front ofthe VCP. To use the remote control

155. To eject the tape, press EJECT.TAPE IN turns off and the VCPejects the tape.6. Press POWER to turn off the VCP.The red POWER indicator turns off.

16To use visual search, press PLAY(x2) tobegin normal play, then press FAST-F tosearch forward or REW to search back-ward. The FAST-F or REW indicator

17Auto Repeat PlaybackYou can set the VCP to continuouslyplay, rewind, then repeat a tape. To setthe VCP for auto repeat playback, beforeor during nor

18WATCHING BROADCAST TVTo watch broadcast TV on a standard TVconnected to the VCP, simply pressPOWER to turn off the VCP, then tune tothe desired stat

19TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If your VCP is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you stillcannot solve the problem, take the VCP t

2FEATURES © 1996 Tandy Corporation.All Rights Reserved.Radio Shack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.Your Optimus Model

20CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 27 AC-DC Video Cassette Player is an example of superior de-sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestion

21CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADSDirty video heads can cause the VCP’spicture to be blurred during playback,even when the video signal is clear. Werecommend

22Warning: To prevent a shock hazardwhen you replace the fuse, be sure theVCP is turned off and its power is discon-nected.Follow these steps to repla

23SPECIFICATIONS GENERALTelevision System...NTSC, US TV StandardTape Width...

RADIO SHACKA Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 761025A6 Printed in KoreaRADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTYThis product is warranted against def

3Warning: To prevent fire or shock haz-ard, do not expose this product to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alert you tothe presence of unins

4CONTENTSPREPARATION ... 5Accessories ...

5PREPARATIONACCESSORIESYour VCP includes the following connec-tion accessories. Be sure to unpack all ofthem before you throw away the packingmaterial

6MAKING CONNECTIONSYou can connect your VCP to a TV/mon-itor, a VCR (video cassette recorder), orboth. To help you make the right connec-tions:• If yo

7Connecting a Standard TVFollow these steps to connect the VCP to a standard TV that has a 75-ohm cable jack,but does not have separate audio and vide

8Connecting a TV/MonitorFollow these instructions to connect your VCP to either a TV monitor or a standard TVthat has separate audio and video input j

9Connecting a VCRFollow these instructions to connect your VCP to a VCR so you can copy video tapes.COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: Most material performed in