Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
2 © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operat- ing instructions should be read before the appli-a...
Page 4 - FEATURES; GENERAL
4 FEATURES Your Model 29/Model 30 Color TV with Built-InVHS VCR combines a versatile color TV/monitorand a VCR in one space-saving cabinet. The TV/VCR receives TV programs and plays videotapes. It also records onto video tapes from TVprograms or an audio/video source you connectto it. Please read th...
Page 5 - TUNING
5 Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — makesplayback easy when you load a video cassettetape because it automatically plays, rewinds,and then, if the erase protection tab has beenremoved, ejects it. Freeze-Frame — lets you temporarily stop theaction and view a single frame. Auto Repeat — lets you set t...
Page 6 - CONTENTS
6 CONTENTS Before You Begin........................................................................................................................... 8 Remote Control ......................................................................................................................... 8Moisture ...
Page 8 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; REMOTE CONTROL
8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN REMOTE CONTROL Your TV/VCR’s remote control is packed sepa-rately. Be sure to locate it before you store thepacking material. MOISTURE CONDENSATION Condensation inside the TV/VCR can causetape jams or video head damage. When you firstinstall your TV/VCR, or when you move it from a...
Page 9 - CONNECTIONS; CHOOSING A LOCATION; Connecting an Outdoor Antenna
9 CONNECTIONS Before using your TV/VCR for the first time, readthrough this entire section to determine whichconnections best meet your needs. Then followthe directions for completing the connections. Note: You can connect many different types ofaudio/video systems such as a stereo receiver/amplifie...
Page 10 - Cable Channel Designations; and; CONNECTING POWER
10 If you do not receive scrambled channels,you can connect the cable directly to the TV/VCR’s VHF/UHF terminal. If you receive scrambled channels, you mustconnect the cable converter box to the TV/VCR’s VHF/UHF terminal. Tune the TV/VCR to the cable box’s output channel (3 or 4) and usethe cable bo...
Page 11 - SETUP; FRONT PANEL; Installing Batteries
11 SETUP FRONT PANEL The buttons on the TV/VCR’s front panel controlthe TV and the VCR. REMOTE CONTROL All the remote control’s buttons have the samefunctions as the buttons on the TV/VCR’s frontpanel. In addition, the number buttons let you di-rectly select channels and menu options andsettings, pr...
Page 12 - Note: If you use a cable box, you must turn
12 SETTING THE ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE/CHANNELS/CLOCK The first time you turn on the T V/VCR, the SELECT LANGUAGE screen automatically ap- pears. You can set the TV/VCR to display on-screen menus in English or in Spanish. Afteryou select a language, the TV/VCR automatical-ly scans through the channels an...
Page 17 - BASIC TV OPERATION; SELECTING CHANNELS; TV
17 BASIC TV OPERATION SELECTING CHANNELS To select a channel, press CH or CH . The tuner automatically advances to the next chan-nel stored in the tuner’s memory. The selectedchannel number (or station name, if available)appears on the upper right part of the screen fora few seconds. You can also se...
Page 18 - USING MUTE
18 4. Repeatedly press SEL or SEL to high- light VIDEO ADJUST. 5. Press SET . A screen appears with the cur- rent picture settings. 6. Repeatedly press SEL or SEL until the setting you want to adjust is highlighted,then press SET . A screen showing the cur- rently set adjustment for that settingappe...
Page 19 - BASIC VCR OPERATION; LOADING A VIDEO TAPE; PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE; PLAY; TAPE MOTION CONTROLS; Visual Search
19 BASIC VCR OPERATION LOADING A VIDEO TAPE Hold the cassette with the main label facing upand the spine facing out from the TV/VCR. Theninsert the cassette into the cassette compart-ment and gently push the center of its spine untilthe TV/VCR draws it in. The TV/VCR automatically turns on. If theer...
Page 20 - Slow Motion
20 To search forward during playback, press FAST-F . To search backward during playback, press REW (or REWIND ). To stop visual search and play the tape, press PLAY/REPEAT on the front panel or PLAY on the remote control. Slow Motion Slow motion lets you view recordings at a slowerspeed, so you can ...
Page 21 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; THINGS YOU SEE; Blue Screen; USING THE COUNTER; Note: The tape usually stops exactly at
21 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The following information describes some ofyour TV/VCR’s special on-screen, display, andsearch functions. THINGS YOU SEE Blue Screen The TV/VCR displays a blue screen when youselect the menu, play unrecorded portions of atape, or when you tune to a weak TV station. On-Screen Dis...
Page 23 - USING THE TIMER FEATURES; Setting/Cancelling the On Timer; Note: After the TV/VCR has been on for 60
23 1. Press MENU to display the main menu screen. 2. Repeatedly press SEL or SEL to select VCR , then press SET . 3. Repeatedly press SEL or SEL to select BEEPER , then press SET to select ON or OFF . 4. Press MENU twice to exit. USING THE TIMER FEATURES Setting/Cancelling the On Timer Follow these ...
Page 24 - Using the Sleep Timer; Note: If you do not press; CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM; Selecting the Closed Caption Mode
24 Using the Sleep Timer The TV/VCR’s sleep timer lets you set the TV/VCR so it plays for a specific amount of timethen automatically turns off. Follow these steps to set the sleep timer. 1. Press SLEEP on the remote control. SLEEP TIMER 30 appears on the TV screen. 2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly p...
Page 25 - to select one of the; CAP C2; to select
25 4. Repeatedly press SET to select one of the following caption modes: • CAP C1 (Caption Option C1) • CAP C2 (Caption Option C2) • NO (No caption option) 5. Press MENU twice to exit. Recording/Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program The TV/VCR automatically records closed cap-tion/text signals ...
Page 26 - RECORDING; GENERAL INFORMATION; Recording Speeds
26 RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION You can use the following methods to recordwith your TV/VCR. • Immediate recording • Quick timer recording • Automatic timer recording • Dubbing Notes: • Your TV/VCR automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the sound levelwhile it records. • The video tape ...
Page 27 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING; REC; Note: If a cassette was loaded when you; REC TIME
27 IMMEDIATE RECORDING Follow these steps to record a program withoutsetting an on or off time. 1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the cassette com-partment. The TV/VCR automatically turnson. Note: If a cassette was loaded when youlast turned off the TV/VCR, you mu...
Page 28 - TODAY
28 QTR Hints • To see the remaining recording time, press DISPLAY or REC/TIME on the remote control once while QTR is in progress. • QTR cannot function if a cassette is not inserted, if the erase-protection tab isremoved, or if an automatic timer recordingis in progress. • To cancel QTR in progress...
Page 30 - dubbing
30 • If you are using a cable box, be sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned tothe desired station before the timer pro-gram starts. Timer Recording Hints • If there is a power failure or the TV/VCR is unplugged for more than 60 seconds, theclock setting and all timer settings arecleared. •...
Page 32 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Problem
32 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 29/Model 30,try the suggestions in this troubleshooting chart. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion No power. The power cord is not con-nected. Plug the power cord i...
Page 33 - Connections are incorrect.; LINE; The tape might be faulty.
33 Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Cannot record from the input jacks. Connections are incorrect. Use shielded audio/video ca-bles with phono-type con-nectors to connect the source device to the TV/VCR’s input jacks (see “Con-necting an External Device” on Page 10). TV/VCR not set to LINE . Set TV...
Page 34 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 29 13” Color TV with Built-In VHS VCR/Model 30 20” Color TV with Built-InVHS VCR is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions willhelp you care for your TV/VCR so you can enjoyit for years. Keep the TV/VCR dry. If it getswet,...
Page 36 - STORING VIDEO CASSETTES
36 STORING VIDEO CASSETTES Unless you are making a timer recording, eject and store the cassette when you finish using it.This helps protect the cassette and the TV/VCR’s internal mechanisms from dust. Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free envi...
Page 37 - SPECIFICATIONS; Television SystemNTSC Standard Color Signal
37 SPECIFICATIONS Television SystemNTSC Standard Color Signal Playback SystemRotary Four-Head HelicalScan System Tape Width 1 / 2 Inch Tape Speed: SP1.31 Inch/sec. (33.35 mm/s)LP0.65 Inch/sec. (16.67 mm/s)SLP0.43 Inch/sec. (11.125 mm/s) Tuner Channels: VHF2–13 UHF14–69 CATV125 Terminals: Antenna Inp...
Page 38 - NOTES
38 NOTES 16-421.fm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 12:01 PM
Page 40 - RadioShack Limited Warranty; We Service What We Sell
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 6A6 Printed in U.S.A. RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase fromRadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees anddealers. Within this period, w...
