Page 2 - FEATURES; Its other features include:
2 FEATURES © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Radio Shack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. Your Optimus Model 27 AC-DC VideoCassette Player (VCP) is lightweight,easy to use, and has many convenientfeatures. Its dual power options let youenjoy it almost any...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS PREPARATION ........................................................................................................ 5 Accessories ........................................................................................................ 5Choosing a Location ...................................
Page 5 - PREPARATION; ACCESSORIES
5 PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Your VCP includes the following connec-tion accessories. Be sure to unpack all ofthem before you throw away the packingmaterial. 300-to-75-ohm Adapter — connects a300-ohm antenna wire to the VCP’s ANT.IN terminal. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable — connects theVCP’s RF.OUT terminal to ...
Page 6 - MAKING CONNECTIONS; • If your TV/monitor does not have
6 MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect your VCP to a TV/mon-itor, a VCR (video cassette recorder), orboth. To help you make the right connec-tions: • If your TV/monitor does not have separate audio and video inputjacks, use the connections de-scribed in “Connecting a StandardTV.” • If your TV/monitor ...
Page 7 - Connecting a Standard TV; connect it to the VCP’s
7 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. Disconnect the antenna or cable wire from your TV’s VHF antenna terminal and connect it to the VCP’s ANT.IN terminal. Notes: • If ...
Page 8 - Connecting a TV/Monitor; Connect the VCP’s; and; jacks to the TV/monitor’s audio and video
8 Connecting a TV/Monitor Follow these instructions to connect your VCP to either a TV monitor or a standard TVthat has separate audio and video input jacks. Connect the VCP’s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to the TV/monitor’s audio and video input jacks using video-quality shielded cables (not supplied)...
Page 9 - Connecting a VCR; jacks to the VCR’s audio and video input
9 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...
Page 10 - Connecting a Video Processor
10 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 yourTV/monitor does not have separate audio/vi...
Page 11 - CONNECTING POWER; Using AC Power
11 SETTING THE CHANNEL SWITCH CHANNEL , located on the back of the VCP, determines on which channel (3 or4) a standard TV receives the VCP’s sig-nal. Set it to 3 for channel 3, or 4 for chan- nel 4. Notes: • If possible, set CHANNEL to a chan- nel on which you do not receive reg-ular television broa...
Page 12 - • Always plug the AC adapter into the; Using Vehicle Battery Power; • The TV you use must have a DC 12-
12 • Always plug the AC adapter into the recorder before you plug it into theAC outlet. Always unplug the ACadapter from the outlet before youunplug it from the recorder. Using Vehicle Battery Power The supplied DC adapter lets you poweryour VCP and a portable TV (not sup-plied) from your vehicle’s ...
Page 14 - OPERATION; PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE; the tape halfway into the VCP’s cas-; . PLAY turns off and the tape
14 OPERATION USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The control buttons on the remote con-trol are identical to those on the front ofthe VCP. To use the remote control, besure that the front end of it is pointingwith a clear path toward the front of theVCP, then press the desired button(s). PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE 1...
Page 15 - to turn off the VCP.; then the tape begins to play.
15 5. 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. FAST-FORWARD/REWIND To fast-forward or rewind the tape athigh-speed, with the tape stopped, press FAST-F or REW (rewind). FAST-F or REW lights s...
Page 16 - AUTOMATIC FEATURES; Auto Playback
16 To use visual search, press PLAY(x2) to begin normal play, then press FAST-F to search forward or REW to search back- ward. The FAST-F or REW indicatorlights steadily along with the PLAY indi-cator, and the tape begins to play eitherforward or backward at a faster speed. To use double-speed playb...
Page 17 - Auto Repeat Playback; so the AUTO REPEAT indicator; • Tapes recorded at EP speed provide; TRACKING CONTROL; or
17 Auto Repeat Playback You can set the VCP to continuouslyplay, rewind, then repeat a tape. To setthe VCP for auto repeat playback, beforeor during normal playback, press AUTO REPEAT so the AUTO REPEAT indicator lights steadily. The tape automatically rewinds when itreaches the end, then begins to ...
Page 18 - to turn off the VCP, then tune to; COPYING A VIDEO TAPE; If the VCR has an input select
18 WATCHING BROADCAST TV To watch broadcast TV on a standard TVconnected to the VCP, simply press POWER to turn off the VCP, then tune to the desired station on the TV. COPYING A VIDEO TAPE If you connected a VCR to the VCP, youcan use your VCP to play back a videocassette tape while the VCR records...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If your VCP is not performing as it should, these suggestions might help. If you stillcannot solve the problem, take the VCP to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY No power. Power cord is not con-nected. Power is turned off. Plug the A...
Page 20 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
20 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 soyou can enjoy it for years. Keep the VCP dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids mightcontain minera...
Page 21 - VIDEO TAPE TIPS; • Keep the video cassette in its pro-; REPLACING THE FUSE
21 CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS Dirty video heads can cause the VCP’spicture to be blurred during playback,even when the video signal is clear. Werecommend that you clean the headsonly when such problems occur. Forproper head cleaning, follow the instruc-tions in a head-cleaning kit, such as Ra-dio Shac...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL; Inch; ELECTRICAL
23 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Television System .................................................................. .NTSC, US TV Standard Tape Width ........................................................................................................ 1 / 2 Inch Tape Speed.................................
Page 24 - Printed in Korea; RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
RADIO SHACK A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 5A6 Printed in Korea 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 RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this peri...
