TV/Boom Box  (160-0119)          Preparation           Faxback Doc. # 7793

POWERING YOUR TV/RADIO/RECORDER

You can operate your TV/Radio/Recorder using any of these power sources:

    Standard household electricity

    Eight D batteries

    12-volt vehicle battery (with optional DC adapter)

USING STANDARD AC POWER

With the supplied AC power cord, you can use standard household
electricity to power your TV/radio/recorder.  Connect the AC cord's small
plug to the TV/radio/recorder's AC power jack.

Insert the other end of the AC cord into a standard household AC outlet.

USING BATTERY POWER

You can use eight D batteries (not supplied) to power your TV/radio/
recorder.  For best results, we recommend that you use Radio Shack
alkaline batteries (Cat. No. 23-550).

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by pushing the cover's two
    latches in the direction of the arrows.

2.  Insert eight D batteries, observing polarity (+ and -) symbols marked
    in the battery compartment.

CAUTION:  Installing the batteries incorrectly can damage your TV/radio/
          recorder.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

NOTES:  When batteries become weak, the TV picture shrinks.  When this
        happens, replace the batteries.  Battery life can vary greatly,
        depending on how you use your TV/radio/recorder.

        Batteries last longer with radio operation than with TV or
        recorder operation.  We recommend alkaline batteries for longer
        battery life.

        If you do not intend to use your TV/radio/recorder for a week or
        more, remove the batteries.  Never store your TV/radio/recorder
        with batteries inside.  They can leak damaging chemicals.

USING YOUR VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can use a DC adapter (not supplied) to power the TV/radio/recorder
from your vehicle's battery if your vehicle has a 12-volt DC, negative
ground electrical system.  We recommend that you use Radio Shack's DC
adapter (Cat. No. 270-1562).

NOTE:  To operate your TV/radio/recorder from the vehicle's battery, you
       must disconnect the AC power cord from your system's AC power jack.

1.  Set the voltage switch on the DC adapter to 12V.

2.  Insert the adapter's small plug into the TV/radio/recorder's DC 12V
    jack.

3.  Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette-
    lighter socket.

When you connect the DC adapter, the batteries are automatically
disconnected (See "Using Battery Power").

CAUTION:  Do not let the DC adapter's plug touch any metal part of the
          vehicle when you plug the adapter into the cigarette-lighter
          socket.  This can result in a harmful short that can damage the
          adapter or the vehicle's electrical system.  To avoid this, we
          recommend that you plug the adapter into your TV/radio/recorder
          before plugging it into your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.

ANTENNAS

The built-in rod antenna usually provides good reception for the FM radio
and TV.  With VHF reception, extend the antenna to its full length for
best reception of channels 2 to 6 (VHF-L).  Use the antenna at a shorter
length for channels 14-69 (UHF).  Usually an outdoor FM antenna is
unnecessary.  If you need better FM reception, you can use a TV/FM
antenna.  Connect this type of antenna to the EXT ANT terminal with the
external 300-ohm antenna adapter supplied.  Check you local Radio Shack
store for antennas suitable to your needs.  You'll also find many other
useful accessories.

(ALL-10/10/94)