Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES Your RCA Model 50 AC/DC Video Cassette Player (VCP) is lightweight, easy to use, and includes a remote control. Its dual power options let you enjoy it almost anywhere — at home or the office, or even in your vehicle. The VCP’s compact size andfront-loading design are especially ideal for...
Page 3 - CAUTION
3 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rainor moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. This...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................................................... 5 Accessories ................................................................................................................... 5Choosing A Location .................
Page 5 - PREPARATION; ACCESSORIES; AC Adapter; CHOOSING A LOCATION
5 PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Your VCP includes the following connection accessories. Be sure to unpack all of them before you throw away the packing material. 300-to-75-ohm Adapter — connects a 300-ohm antenna wire to the VCP’s ANT.IN terminal. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable — connects the VCP’s RF.OUT terminal ...
Page 6 - MAKING CONNECTIONS; • If connecting a TV, use the connections
6 MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect your VCP to a TV/monitor, a VCR (video cassette recorder), or both. To help you make the right connections: • If connecting a TV, use the connections described in “Connecting a Standard TV” on Page 7. A standard TV can receive broadcast TV signals from an antenna...
Page 7 - Connecting a Standard TV; antenna terminal and 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. Make sure the TV is off, then disconnect the antenna or cable wire from your TV’s VHF antenna terminal and connect it to the VCP...
Page 8 - Connecting a TV/Monitor; and; jacks to the TV/monitor’s audio and video input jacks using a
8 Connecting a TV/Monitor To connect your VCP to a TV/monitor’s 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 a video-quality shielded cable (not supplied). Caution: You must use a video-quality cable for this ...
Page 9 - Connecting a VCR; terminal. See “Connecting a Standard
9 Connecting a VCR To connect your VCP to a VCR so you can copy video tapes, connect the VCP’s AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks to the VCR’s audio and video input jacks using a video-quality shielded cable (not supplied). Then see “Copying a Video Tape” on Page 18 to find out how to copy a tape. Notes: • Y...
Page 10 - CONNECTING POWER; Using AC Power
10 SETTING THE CHANNEL SWITCH CHANNEL , on the back of the VCP, determines on which channel a standard TV receives the VCP’s signal. Set CHANNEL to 3 for channel 3, or 4 for channel 4. Notes: • If possible, set CHANNEL to a channel on which you do not receive regular television broadcasts. • The CHA...
Page 12 - Dew Protection System
12 Dew Protection System Your VCP’s dew protection system helps prevent damage caused by moisture that can form on the VCP’s tape heads. When the system senses moisture on the tape head(s), the DEW indicator turns on and the VCP does not let you play a tape. Caution: To avoid damaging the VCP mechan...
Page 14 - OPERATION; PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE
14 OPERATION USING THE REMOTE CONTROL The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the front of the VCP. To use the remote control, be sure the front end of it is pointing with a clear path toward the middle of the VCP’s front panel, then press the desired button(s). PLAYING A VID...
Page 17 - ADJUSTING TRACKING
17 FREEZE-FRAME The VCP lets you stop (“freeze”) the tape to view a single frame. To use freeze-frame, during normal play, press STILL on the front panel. During freeze-frame, there is no sound and the picture quality is not as good as during normal playback. After about 5 minutes, the VCP automatic...
Page 18 - Copying a Video Tape
18 WATCHING BROADCAST TV To watch broadcast TV (if you connected a TV), press TV/VCP so the TV/VCP indicator turns off. Or, you can press POWER to turn off the VCP. Copying a Video Tape If you connected a VCR to the VCP (see “Connecting a VCR” on Page 9), you can use your VCP to play back a video ca...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Symptom
19 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 RadioShack store for assistance. Symptom Possible Causes Remedy No power. Power is not connected. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet or co...
Page 20 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE This RCA Model 50 AC/DC Video Cassette Player (VCP) has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If your VCP is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-SHACK for as...
Page 21 - VIDEO TAPE TIPS; • Do not store video cassettes in high-
21 CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS Dirty video heads can cause the VCP’s picture to be blurred during playback, even when the video signal is clear. We recommend that you clean the heads only when such problems occur. For proper head cleaning, follow the instructions in a head-cleaning kit. Your local Radi...
Page 22 - REPLACING THE FUSE; Unscrew the knurled ring at the plug’s
22 REPLACING THE FUSE If the VCP does not operate when the DC adapter is connected, the fuse inside the adapter might be blown. Follow these steps to replace it. 1. Unscrew the knurled ring at the plug’s tip by turning it counterclockwise, then turn over the adapter’s cigarette lighter plug so the f...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL
23 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Television System ............................................................................. NTSC, US TV Standard Tape Width ................................................................................................................ 1 / 2 Inch Tape Speed: SP ..........
Page 24 - Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
RadioShackCorporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 16-3200 02A02 Printed in Korea Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned st...
