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Cat. No. 16-546

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

MODEL 109

4-Head HQ VHS VCR

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Summary of content (48 pages)

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6-546.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Cat. No. 16-546 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
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16-546.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
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16-546.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM 14. Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
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16-546.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Model 109 4-Head HQ VHS VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders. Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures precise tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels. Its full-function remote control and onscreen programming make it easy to use.
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16-546.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM OTHER FEATURES On-Screen Programming — provides helpful instructions on the TV screen for setting the clock, program timers, and quick timer recording. Trilingual Instructions — lets you select English, French, or Spanish on-screen instructions. Memory Sentinel — protects clock settings, tuner programming information, and timer memory settings for about 1 hour in case a power failure occurs or the power cord is unplugged.
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16-546.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM CONTENTS Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... 8 Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................. 8 Using this Manual .................................................................................................................... 8 Connections ..............................
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16-546.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Motion Controls ..................................................................................................................... Fast-Forward/Rewind ..................................................................................................... Freeze-Frame ................................................................................................................. Visual Search ..................................................................
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16-546.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before you begin, please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you with initial setup procedures and in the everyday operation of your VCR. USING THIS MANUAL Caution: Moisture condensation can sometimes accumulate on the video heads when you move your VCR from a cold location to a warmer one. When this happens, do not turn it on for 2 hours to allow condensation to evaporate.
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16-546.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM CONNECTIONS Before you connect the VCR, read through these sections to determine the appropriate portions and the best connections for the type of terminals on your TV and other equipment you are connecting. Keep in mind that not all sections will apply to your installation. Notes: • If your audio/video system does not match any of the examples provided, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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16-546.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector Use the supplied 75-ohm cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF CATV OUT F-connector to your TV’s VHF/UHF antenna input F-connector. Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals If your TV has a single VHF F-connector and double UHF screw terminals and your antenna is not VHF-only (channels 2–13) or UHF-only (channels 14–69), you need a band splitter (such as Cat. No.
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16-546.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM CONNECTING THE VCR FOR PLAYBACK AND RECORDING To record using the VCR, you need to connect an external signal source such as an antenna (see “Connecting an Antenna”) or cable system (see “Connecting Cable” on Page 13). You do not need to connect both. If your antenna has 300-ohm lead-in wire, you need to first convert it to a 75-ohm cable by connecting a 300-to-75-ohm matching transformer (such as Cat. No. 15-1253, not supplied) following these steps.
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16-546.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector 1. If your antenna has 75-ohm cable, connect the antenna cable directly to the VCR’s VHF/UHF CATV IN input terminal. 2. Use the supplied 75-ohm cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF CATV OUT F-connector to your TV’s VHF/UHF antenna input Fconnector.
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16-546.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM If your antenna has 300-ohm lead-in wire, you need to first convert it to a 75-ohm cable by connecting a 300-to-75-ohm matching transformer (such as Cat. No. 15-1253, not supplied) following these steps. 300-Ohm Lead-In Wire 300-to-75-Ohm Matching Transformer 3. Connect the splitter’s VHF 75-ohm F-connector to your TV’s single VHF input F-connector. 4. Connect the splitter’s UHF 300-ohm gold wires to your TV’s double UHF input screw terminals.
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16-546.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM If you use a cable box: • You must select channels using the cable box. • The cable box unscrambles premium cable channels. To watch or record premium channels, you must already subscribe to them from your cable company. Important: Some states have laws restricting direct connections to cable wires (connections that do not go through a cable box). Check the laws in your area before you make connections.
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16-546.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector 1. Connect the CATV cable directly to the VCR’s VHF/UHF CATV IN input terminal. 75-Ohm Cable 2. Use the supplied 75-ohm cable to connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF CATV OUT F-connector to your TV’s VHF/UHF antenna input Fconnector. Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double Screw UHF Screw Terminals If your TV has a single VHF F-connector and double UHF screw terminals, you need a band splitter (such as Cat. No.
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-546.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM 6. Connect another 75-ohm cable between the A/B switch’s output terminal and your TV’s VHF/UHF input terminal. Connecting an A/B Switch and a Signal Splitter You can record a scrambled channel and watch an unscrambled one using a high-isolation A/B switch (such as Cat. No. 15-1249, not supplied) and a hybrid splitter/combiner (such as Cat. No. 15-1141, not supplied). Notes: • This connection requires up to four additional 75-ohm coaxial cables (such as Cat.
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16-546.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM PREPARATION USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Batteries To power the remote control, you need two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance, use alkaline batteries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557). Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Never leave dead batteries in the remote control. • Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them. Follow these steps to install batteries.
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16-546.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Remote Control POWER EJECT VCR POWER STOP/ EJECT Function Turns the VCR’s power on/off. If a tape is playing: • Pressing EJECT on the remote control automatically stops playing a video tape, then ejects the cassette). STOP/ EJECT on the VCR once stops • Pressing playing a video cassette tape, twice ejects the cassette. If a tape is not playing, pressing EJECT on the remote control or STOP/ EJECT on the VCR ejects the cassette.
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16-546.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Remote Control CH VCR CHANNEL Function • Tunes the VCR to the next lower channel. • Reduces or eliminates jitter in a slow-motion picture (see “Variable Speed Slow Motion” on Page 29). • Manually adjusts the tracking (see “Manual Tracking” on Page 31). Directly selects a channel, or enters other programming values. Numbers 1-0 100 AM/ PM • 100 — Selects channels 100 and larger. • — Selects AM or PM when you are setting the clock and programming modes.
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16-546.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Remote Control VCR / REW Function • REW — quickly rewinds a video cassette tape if the tape is stopped. Does not show a picture on the TV screen. • — quickly plays a cassette tape backward so you can find a desired section of a recording. • — Moves the highlighting left while the menu is displayed. (Shuttle Dial) • Rotate the VCR’s shuttle dial counterclockwise to select for rewinding.
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16-546.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM For the best results, aim the remote control’s signal emitter (on the remote control’s top end) toward the VCR’s display, and press the desired function button(s). AUTO ENHANCED PICTURE MEMORY SENTINEL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL 109 EJECT TV/VCR MODE LOCK ON SCREEN 1 2 DISPLAY 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH 100/ AM/ PM 0 3 INPUT ZERO BACK MENU RECORD REW TAPE SPEED SET 1. Press POWER.
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16-546.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Note: If you have not selected a language since you connected power, the language setting menu automatically appears on the TV screen when you press MENU. Skip to Step 6. 5. Repeatedly press or until LANGUAGE is highlighted on the displayed menu. Then press SET. TIMER SET UP CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE EXIT :MENU 6. Repeatedly press or until the language you want, ENGLISH , ESPA NOL , or FRAN CAIS, is highlighted, then press SET.
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16-546.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM 3. Use the number keys to enter the correct time (hour and minute), then press 100/ to select AM or PM. POWER AM/ PM EJECT SETTING THE CHANNELS THE VCR TUNES TO TV/VCR MODE LOCK ON SCREEN 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 CH 7 8 9 CH 100/ AM/ PM 0 INPUT You can have the VCR automatically store all active channels in your area into its memory, and you can add to or remove the stored channels. 1. Turn on your TV and VCR. 2.
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16-546.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM 5. Press or to highlight AUTO or MANUAL, then press SET. CHANNEL PRESET AIR/CATV AIR CATV CATV NORMAL HRC IRC CH SET AUTO MANUAL • While you manually set a channel, the TV screen turns green and does not show the received broadcast signals. Adding/Erasing Channels You can add a channel that is not already stored, or erase an unwanted stored channel. SELECT : ENTER :SET CHANGE: EXIT :MENU 1. Press MENU to display the main menu. 2.
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16-546.fm Page 25 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM BASIC OPERATION WATCHING TV Selecting Channels Using the TV’s Tuner Your VCR can receive up to 68 VHF and UHF channels, and up to 125 cable channels. The VCR displays the channels as 1–125. 1. Turn off the VCR, or press TV/VCR so VCR disappears from the VCR’s display. 2. Set the TV to the TV mode. The antenna or cable signals pass through the VCR unaffected, as if the antenna or cable were connected directly to the TV. Using the VCR’s Tuner 1.
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16-546.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM WATCHING A VIDEO TAPE If you connected the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV/monitor’s single VHF/ Loading a Video Tape UHF input F-connector or separate VHF Fconnector and UHF input screw terminals: Insert the video cassette into the VCR’s compartment with the label facing up and the tape swivel-cover facing into the compartment. Gently push in the cassette until the VCR automatically draws it in. a.
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16-546.fm Page 27 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Operation Displays DISPLAYS Blue Screen The blue-screen display appears on the TV screen when the VCR does not send a signal to the TV from either the VHF/UHF CATV OUT terminal or the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, such as: • When you play unrecorded portions of a tape • When you tune the VCR to an unused channel Note: The VCR does not record the blue screen. Follow these steps to turn the blue screen on or off. 1.
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16-546.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Tape Motion Indicators Any time a cassette is loaded in the compartment, appears on the VCR’s display whether power is on or off. The tape motion indicators on the VCR’s display show you the current operating mode and the tape’s playback direction. Indicator Mode Play Note: You cannot watch the tape’s video or hear the tape’s sound while you fast-forward or rewind the tape. Freeze-Frame Freeze-frame lets you watch the tape a single frame at a time.
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16-546.fm Page 29 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Visual Search Variable-Speed Slow Motion Visual search lets you play a tape at a faster speed (either forward or backward) so you can search for a specific section of the tape. You can select normal or fast visual search speeds. You can play a tape in slow-motion and vary the slow-motion speed. For normal visual search speed, during playback, press or once (or turn and hold the shuttle dial on the VCR clockwise or counterclockwise about7 halfway).
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16-546.fm Page 30 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Automatic Repeat Playback You can set the VCR to automatically repeat a recorded portion of a tape when the VCR finds a blank portion of more than 15 seconds. Follow these steps to turn automatic repeat playback on or off. 1. Press MENU to display the main menu. 2. Press to highlight SET UP, then press SET. AUTO REPEAT appears on the TV screen.
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16-546.fm Page 31 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM INDEX SEARCH Your VCR has the Digital Program Search System (DPSS). Each time you start recording, the VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal. You can use index search to: • Return to the beginning of the current recording. or , the VCR Each time you press DPSS finds the next index signal and automatically starts playback. Notes: • The only way to add an index signal to a tape is to start a new recording.
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16-546.fm Page 32 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM AUTO ENHANCED PICTURE MODE LOCK Your VCR automatically enhances the picture quality during playback. You can lock in any selected operating mode on the VCR (including power off) to prevent accidentally changing to another mode or to prevent young children from operating the VCR. All modes remain locked until you release the lock using the remote control. The auto enhanced picture function is set to ON at the factory. Normally leave it set to on.
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16-546.fm Page 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM RECORDING You can make the following types of recordings with your VCR. • Immediate recording • Quick timer recording • Automatic timer recording • Dubbing Notes: • Your VCR records the audio signal and automatically adjusts the sound level while it records. • The video tape you use for recording must have the record-protection tab in place.
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16-546.fm Page 34 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM RECORD PROTECTION Video cassettes have a record protection tab. With the tab in place, you can record on the tape. SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORD To record from the VCR’s VHF/UHF signals, press INPUT on the remote control until CH and a channel number appear on the TV screen and the VCR’s display. SP To help prevent accidentally recording over a recording, break off the tab using a screwdriver. With the tab removed, you cannot record over a tape.
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16-546.fm Page 35 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM IMMEDIATE RECORDING Note: If you want to record from another VCR, a laser disc player, or other audio/video source with A/V outputs, see “Dubbing (Copying) a Tape” on Page 40. Recording a Program As You Watch It 1. If you connected the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks to a TV/monitor’s audio/video input jacks, set the TV to the VIDEO mode.
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16-546.fm Page 36 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Note: The QTR information appears on the TV screen for 10 seconds, then disappears. If the information disappears before you finish entering all changes, simply press RECORD again. 3. To change the displayed tape speed, press TAPE SPEED so the desired SP or EP tape speed appears. Caution: Do not change the tape’s speed during recording. Doing so might cause playback to jitter at the point where you changed the tape’s speed. 4.
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16-546.fm Page 37 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM • Your VCR can hold up to eight timer programs, each with two timer-setting screens. Setting the Program Timer 1. Insert a blank cassette or one you want to record over into the VCR. appears on the VCR’s display. 2. Press MENU to display the main menu. TIMER appears highlighted. 3. Press SET to highlight the timer mode. The timer program menu displays 4 blank lines (the first line is highlighted) and (1 of 2). 5.
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16-546.fm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Notes: 13. Double-check all the set information. • If you press when SUN appears on the display, the display shows one day before today’s date. For example, if today’s date is 1/24, the display shows 1/23 in the following year. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the date. For example, press 0, 5, 1, and 8 to set May 18th. 7. When the highlighted line shows the date you want, press to advance to the CH column. 8.
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16-546.fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Automatic Timer Recording Hints: Checking/Changing Program Timers • If a power failure occurs or the VCR is unplugged for more than about 1 hour, the VCR loses the clock setting and all timer settings. 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel you set the VCR’s OUTPUT CHANNEL switch to (3 or 4). • If you set the timer and turn off the VCR without loading a tape, TIMER flashes on the VCR’s display.
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16-546.fm Page 40 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE The process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called dubbing. Your dubbing source can be another VCR, camcorder, satellite receiver, or any other device with A/V outputs. You can use your VCR to record from a dubbing source. Simply connect the source’s audio/video outputs to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks on the rear of the VCR.
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16-546.fm Page 41 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, refer to the following troubleshooting chart. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDATION No power. The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Timer recording does not work. The program timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Set the program timer correctly. The power is on. Turn off the power.
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16-546.fm Page 42 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDATION No operation when you press any button, and flashes on VCR’s display. MODE LOCK is on. Turn off MODE LOCK. Cannot see broadcast TV programs using the VCR’s tuner. TV/CATV is not set correctly. Set TV/CATV correctly in the channel preset menu. Audio/video connections are incorrect. Recheck all connections. INPUT is not set correctly.
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16-546.fm Page 43 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 109 4-Head HQ VHS VCR is an example or superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the VCR so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the VCR only in normal temperature environments.
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16-546.fm Page 44 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Cleaning the Video Heads Storing Your Video Cassettes Your VCR’s video heads will require cleaning after long use. Dirty video heads can cause the playback picture to become blurred even though the audio signal is clear. VCR head cleaning kits (Such as Cat. No. 44-1203) are available through your local RadioShack store. Clean the heads only when the picture quality is affected.
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16-546.fm Page 45 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM SPECIFICATIONS Television System............................................................................................NTSC Standard Colo r Signal Recording System ...................................................................... Four–Head Double Azimuth Tape Width............................................................................................................................. 1/2 Inch Tape Speed: SP .....................................
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16-546.fm Page 46 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM Audio S/N Ratio: SP....................................................................................................................................43 dB EP....................................................................................................................................40 dB Frequency Response: SP...................................................................................................................... 80 Hz–10 kHz EP.........
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16-546.fm Page 48 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:25 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs.