Page 2 - FEATURES; Your Model 28 has these features.
2 © 1996 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation. FEATURES Channel Return — lets you quickly switch be-tween broadcasts on two different channels bypressing a single button. 1-Year, 7-Event, Digital Timer — lets you pro-gram the Model 28 to make up...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operat- ing instructions should be read before the appli-ance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operat- ing instructions should be retained for future ref-erence. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on th...
Page 6 - SERVICE; Except as noted in this owner ’s manual, do
6 OUTDOOR GROUNDING AND POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be locat-ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or oth-er electric light or power circuits, or where it cancome into contact with power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, ex-treme care should be ta...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
7 CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..................................................................................................................... 9 Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 9Moisture C...
Page 9 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; ACCESSORIES
9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACCESSORIES Your Model 28 includes the following accessories. Be sure you have all of these items before youstore the packing material. Remote Control — controls most ofyour Model 28’s functions. UHF/VHF Dipole Antenna — providesadequate reception in most metropolitanareas. AC Pow...
Page 10 - MOISTURE CONDENSATION; DEW; USING THIS MANUAL
10 MOISTURE CONDENSATION Condensation inside the Model 28’s VCR cancause tape jams or video head damage. Whenthe Model 28’s automatic dew sensor sensesmoisture, DEW appears on the TV screen and the Model 28 will not play a tape. If DEW appears on the TV screen, or when you move your Model 28 from a ...
Page 11 - CONNECTIONS; CHOOSING A LOCATION
11 CONNECTIONS Before using your Model 28 for the first time,read through this entire section to determinewhich connections best meet your needs. Thenfollow the directions for completing the connec-tions. Notes: • You can connect many different types of audio/video systems such as a stereoreceiver/a...
Page 12 - Note to the CATV system installer:
12 CONNECTING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA The supplied antenna provides good receptionin most areas. But, for the best reception in allareas, use a high-quality outdoor antenna, avail-able at your local RadioShack store. • If the antenna uses 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect the antenna’s cable directly to theM...
Page 13 - Cable Channel Designations; CONNECTING POWER; Using the AC Power Cord
13 Cable Channel Designations Your Model 28 can receive up to 125 cable chan-nels, displayed as 1-125. Channels 2-13 are thesame for VHF and cable TV, and cable compa-nies usually number them as they appear on theTV screen. For other channels, the cable ser-vice’s channel designations might not matc...
Page 14 - Using the DC Power Cord; Listening Safely
14 Using the DC Power Cord To power the Model 28 from your vehicle’s bat-tery, plug the supplied DC power cord’s smallplug into the Model 28’s DC 12V jack. Then plug the other end into the vehicle’s cigarette-lightersocket. Cautions: • Do not operate your Model 28 while driving. • Use only the suppl...
Page 15 - SETUP; FRONT PANEL
15 SETUP FRONT PANEL The buttons on the Model 28’s front panel con-trol the TV and the VCR. 1. POWER 2. STOP/EJECT 3. REWIND 4. PLAY 5. F.FWD 6. REC/OTR 7. VOLUME / 8. CHANNEL / 9. MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL All the remote control’sbuttons have the samefunctions as the but-tons on the Model 28’sfront pa...
Page 16 - Installing Batteries; • Use only fresh batteries of the required size; Using the Remote Control
16 Installing Batteries The remote control requires two AA batteries(not supplied). For the longest operation andbest performance, we recommend alkaline bat-teries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557). Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Never leave dead batteries i...
Page 18 - Adding/Erasing Channels; SELECTING THE INPUT SIGNAL; CHANNEL SET UP
18 Changing the Channels Stored in Memory Although the Model 28 automatically stores allactive channels in your area the first time youturn it on, you can manually program the tuner’smemory. Note: If you tune both TV (broadcast) and CATV(cable TV) signals, you can store both types ofchannels. 1. Pre...
Page 19 - SETTING THE CLOCK; Note: If the display shows abnormal infor-
19 3. Repeatedly press 1 to select the desired input signal (TV or CATV). • If you connected an antenna (not cable) to the Model 28 and want to receive upto 68 VHF/UHF channels, or if you havecable service and use a cable box, youmust select TV from the channel set up menu. • If you have cable servi...
Page 20 - BASIC TV OPERATION; SELECTING CHANNELS; AUX; VIEWING TV; TV; ADJUSTING THE PICTURE; PICTURE CONTROL
20 BASIC TV OPERATION SELECTING CHANNELS To select a channel, press CH or CH . The tuner automatically advances to the nextchannel stored in the tuner’s memory. You can also press CHANNEL or CHANNEL on the Model 28 to select channels. Note: If you press CH when the tuner is at the highest programmed...
Page 21 - Note: If you do not press; USING MUTE; MUTE; USING CHANNEL RETURN
21 3. Repeatedly press SELECT within 5 seconds until the setting you want to adjust appearson the TV screen. Note: If you do not press SELECT within 5 seconds, the displayed setting disappears.Simply repeat Steps 1-2 to redisplay thesetting. 4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press CH or CH to adjust t...
Page 22 - BASIC VCR OPERATION; LOADING A VIDEO TAPE; PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE; PLAY; Note: When the Model 28 is off, you can press; Automatic Rewind/Eject; REPEAT PLAY
22 BASIC VCR OPERATION LOADING A VIDEO TAPE Hold the cassette with the main label facing upand the spine facing out from the Model 28.Then insert the cassette into the cassette com-partment and gently push the center of its spineuntil the Model 28 draws it in. The Model 28 automatically turns on. If...
Page 23 - Visual Search; TRACKING; Auto Tracking
23 CHANGING THE TAPE’S DIRECTION/VARYING THE PLAYBACK SPEED You can use the buttons on the front of the Mod-el 28 and remote control to change the tape’s di-rection and vary the playback speed. Visual Search Visual search lets you view recordings eitherforward or backward at either a normal speed or...
Page 24 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; THINGS YOU SEE; Function Indicators; USING THE SLEEP TIMER; SLEEP 0 MINUTE; SLEEP
24 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The following information describes some ofyour Model 28’s special on-screen, display, andsearch functions. THINGS YOU SEE On-Screen Displays To view your Model 28’s current operating modeand other information about your Model 28, re-peatedly press SELECT during playback or whil...
Page 25 - Using Counter Return
25 USING THE GAME MODE The Model 28 has a preprogrammed picturecontrol setting for viewing video games or simi-lar programs. This setting softens the contrastand is easier on the eyes. Follow these steps to turn on the game mode. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to select the main menu. The menu ...
Page 26 - USING TIME SEARCH; blank; Note: If you previously set
26 USING TIME SEARCH Your Model 28 lets you quickly move forward orbackward through recorded material on a tape.For example, if you recorded three half-hourprograms on a tape and you want to see thethird program, you can set the Model 28 toquickly move the tape past the first hour of re-corded mater...
Page 28 - RECORDING; GENERAL INFORMATION; Recording/Playback Speeds
28 RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION You can use the following methods to recordwith your Model 28. • Immediate recording • One-touch recording • Automatic timer recording • Today timer recording • Dubbing Notes: • Your Model 28 automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the sound levelwhile it ...
Page 29 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING; Note: If a cassette was loaded when you
29 IMMEDIATE RECORDING Notes: • You cannot use the Model 28 to record one program while watching another. • If you want to record from a VCR or other audio/video source with A/V outputs, see“Dubbing (Copying) a Tape” on Page 35. Follow these steps to record the program youare watching. 1. Insert a b...
Page 30 - OTR; Note: If you do not press; OTR Hints
30 2. Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed( SP , LP , or SLP ) appears on the TV screen. 3. Press CH or CH or use the remote control’s number buttons to select thedesired channel. 4. Press REC/OTR twice on the front of the Model 28 to begin recording. The RE...
Page 31 - Setting the Automatic Timer; Note: If you have not set any program
31 Setting the Automatic Timer Note: Before you start, be sure you set the Mod-el 28’s clock to the correct date and time (see“Setting the Clock” on Page 19). If you have notyet set the clock, the Model 28 automatically en-ters the clock setting mode before it displays theautomatic timer program scr...
Page 33 - Clearing an Automatic Timer; TIMER PROGRAMMING; Setting the Today Timer
33 Notes: • If you press ADD/DELETE after selecting the program number (the program num-ber flashes), the Model 28 clears thetimer program screen and deletes anysettings you entered. • After you make a tape speed selection, pressing SELECT causes the timer pro- gram screen to disappear and stores an...
Page 35 - TIMER RECORDING HINTS; TIMER REC STANDBY; dubbing; Connecting a Dubbing Source
35 TIMER RECORDING HINTS • The Model 28 can record only one broad- cast at a time. If you program the Model28’s timer to record broadcasts on differentchannels that start at the same time, theModel 28 records the broadcast with thelowest program number. • If you set a timer and turn off the Model 28...
Page 36 - Dubbing a Tape
36 Dubbing a Tape Note: For the best results while dubbing, holdthe remote control close to the Model 28’s infra-red window when you press a button. Other-wise, the remote control might affect thedubbing source’s operation. 1. Prepare the dubbing source. 2. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you w...
Page 37 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Problem; Press; The clock is not set correctly.; Picture is poor on playback.
37 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 28, try the sug-gestions in this troubleshooting chart. Problem Possible Cause Suggestion No power. The power cord (AC or DC) is not connected. Plug the AC power ...
Page 38 - OFF
38 Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Operation buttons do not work when power is on and a cassette is inserted ( DEW appears on the display). Dew protection system is acti-vated. Unplug the Model 28 for about 2 hours or until DEW does not appear when you plug it in. Then proceed with operation. Remo...
Page 39 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Model 28 9" Color TV with Built-in VHS VCR is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your Model 28 so you can enjoy it foryears. Keep the Model 28 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liqui...
Page 40 - Caution: If you must use pliers to loosen
40 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your Model 28 might cause TV or radio interfer-ence even when it is operating properly. To de-termine whether your Model 28 is causing theinterference, turn off your Model 28. If the inter-ference goes away, your Model 28 is causingthe interference. Try to eliminate the ...
Page 41 - SERVICING YOUR MODEL 28; Cleaning the Video Heads; STORING VIDEO CASSETTES
41 SERVICING YOUR MODEL 28 There are no user-serviceable parts inside yourModel 28. If you encounter a problem that youcannot correct using this manual and its trouble-shooting guide, take the Model 28 to your localRadioShack store for assistance. Cleaning the Video Heads Dirty video heads cause the...
Page 42 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inch
42 SPECIFICATIONS Television System .................................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal Playback System ................................................................... Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan System Tape Width ..........................
Page 43 - NOTES
43 NOTES 16-420.fm Page 43 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 11:32 AM
Page 44 - Printed in Malaysia
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 B4616UOHHHHH OEMN01066 1A6 Printed in Malaysia RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase fromRadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal...
