User manual CURTIS TID893

[. . . ] Adjust rod antenna (9) length, direction and angle to attain best picture and sound. If the picture is too bright or too dark, adjust the brightness and contrast control knobs. If picture rolls up and down, adjust the vertical hold control (15). RADIO OPERATION 1. [. . . ] If picture rolls up and down, adjust the vertical hold control (15). RADIO OPERATION 1. Turn the tuning control (3) to a desired station on the tuning indicator (1). Adjust rod antenna (9) for best sound in the FM mode, turn the unit for best sound in the AM mode. CAUTION: SLIDE THE POWER SWITCH (5) TO THE "OFF" POSITION FOR CLOSE UNIT POWER SOURCE. REMOVE THE BATTERIES/CAR/AC ADAPTER SOURCE IF THE UNIT NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME. E-<2> POWER SOURCES AC ADAPTER OPERATION To use the adaptor, plug the small round end of the adaptor into the DC jack (12). WARNING: Before plugging into AC wall outlet, make sure the outside adapter voltage selector is set for the voltage used in your location. 12V CAR/BOAT ADAPTER OPERATION (not supplied) Plug the torpedo-shaped end of the adapter into the socket, making sure to push it all the way in. CHARGING ANY OTHER BATTERIES MAY CAUSE THE BATTERIES TO LEAK ACID OR EXPLODE. PRIVATE LISTENING (earphone) An earphone jack (10) is provided for your private listening enjoyment. When the earphone plug is inserted into the jack, the internal speaker is automatically disconnected. NOTE: The jack is designed to permit the use of 3. 5 plug earphone only. CAUTION: LISTENING AT HIGH VOLUME LEVELS FOR A LONG MOMENT COULD DAMAGE USERS' EARS. ANTENNA CONNECTOR INTERNAL ROD ANTENNA (75 OHM) In a normal reception area, the built-in rod antenna (9) will deliver a sharp clear picture. When operating, extend it's length and adjust its direction & angle for the clearest picture. EXTERNAL ANTENNA If desired you may hook-up an outdoor antenna to your portable tv set. This will give you greater range and clearer reception for channels that are difficult to receive with the telescopic antenna. To hook-up the outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna to antenna adapter and connect antenna adapter to External antenna jack (11) (See illustration) Note: When the antenna adapter is plugged into the external antenna jack, the telescopic antenna is automatically disconnected. [. . . ] This will give you greater range and clearer reception for channels that are difficult to receive with the telescopic antenna. To hook-up the outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna to antenna adapter and connect antenna adapter to External antenna jack (11) (See illustration) Note: When the antenna adapter is plugged into the external antenna jack, the telescopic antenna is automatically disconnected. 300 OHM FEEDER CONNECTION E-<4> SPECIFICATIONS TV System: Channel Range: NTSC M VHF-Lo: CH: 2-6 VHF-Hi: CH: 7-13 UHF: CH 14-83 AM: 530-1710 KHz FM: 88-108 MHz 75 ohm 5" diag. [. . . ]