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Optimus 114 (16-551) User's Manual

1. The video cassette you use for recording must have the erase protection tab in place If the tab is removed the cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on it see Erase Protection ERASE PROTECTION Video cassettes have an erase protection tab to prevent accidental erasure of a tape To pre vent recording break off the tab using a screw driver The cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on the tape RECORDING SPEEDS TAPE SELECTION This VCR can record at three speeds SP standard play LP long play and EP ex tended play SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture LP and EP record more slowly and use less tape but the picture quality is not as high as a recording made at the SP speed If you want to record on a video cassette that does not have the tab put a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase protection tab hole The quality of tape you use greatly affects record playback quality and the life of the VCR Gas Use only video cassettes that display the offi cial VHS logo High grade tape has a better ox ide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads and gives the best results Tape 32 a 4je WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 33 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 1 a SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORD You can select the signal to record from the source connected to the IN FROM ANT jack or an audio
2. Does Commercial Yes Advance work at all recording speeds Does Commercial Yes Advance still work if remove the tape from the VCR and then play it back later Can play a Commer Yes but commercials cial Advance marked will only be skipped if tape in another VCR the other VCR also has Commercial Advance Can mark a record Yes See Marking an ing that was made on Unmarked Tape on another VCR Page 28 SKIPPING SELECTING PREVIEWS Your VCR s Movie Advance feature lets you skip the previews at the beginning of many pur chased or rented movies or select a specific preview to watch Note Movie Advance works only with tapes recorded in the SP speed that have the erase protection tab removed 29 g IN Ei 16 551 fm Page 30 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 1 Load a tape When the VCR automatically starts playback press STOP 2 Press INDEX M A SKIP You see AODE Y 3 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light MOVIE ADVANCE then press FF 4 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to se lect GO TO START OF MOVIE or GO TO PREVIEM NCE ODE W GO TO START OF MOVIE The VCR automatically skips any previews at the beginning of the tape and advances to the start of the movie GO TO PREVIEW The VCR searches for and plays the first preview Press INDEX M A SKIP to skip to the next preview 5 Press FF USING I
3. If you leave the VCR in the slow motion mode for 3 minutes the VCR stops playing the tape to protect the video heads If the slow motion picture is poor hold down CH s ort until the picture improves REAL TIME COUNTER Using the Counter Your VCR s counter shows how long a tape has been running To have the counter display on the TV screen press DISP ENT on the re mote control The counter resets to 0 00 00 when you eject a tape then put in a new tape To reset it manually press COUNTER RESET Note The real time counter might stop if you fast forward or rewind through a blank section on the tape This is normal Using the Zero Search Function You can reset the counter to 0 00 00 at any position on the tape and then return to that po sition This lets you quickly return to a selected place on the tape later Follow these steps to use the zero search func tion 1 Press COUNTER RESET twice at the loca tion you want to return to later The counter resets to 0 00 00 2 When you want to return to the selected location stop the tape then press C A SKIP ZERO The tape rewinds or fast forwards and automatically stops when it reaches 0 00 00 Notes If you press REW to rewind the tape past 0 00 00 the time appears with a minus gt sign The counter does not work with blank tapes or blank portions of partially recorded tapes 25 et e B WS N e eo 16 551 fm Pag
4. 15 16 To record from a source connected to the R AUDIO L IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 or AV2 for the Model 63 jacks repeatedly press PLAY or STOP until LINE LINE1 or LINE2 on the Model 63 appears Then press FF Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the tape speed SP LP or EP Then press FF Double check all the set information If the information is correct press PROG If an entry is not correct repeatedly press FF or REW to move the cursor to the incorrect entry enter the correct information then press PROG The timer settings appear on the TV Screen To enter another setting repeat edly press PLAY or STOP to select another timer number and repeat Steps 7 13 Press PROG again TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING briefly appears Press POWER to turn off the VCR TIMER appears Important Be sure that TIMER appears when you turn the VCR off If it does not appear check your entries If you load a cassette with its erase protection tab removed and set the VCR s timer the VCR ejects the cassette and and g flash If you set up the VCR to record a cable broadcast through a cable box be sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the desired station before the broadcast starts You can manually turn on and operate the VCR before the set times but the VCR starts an automatic timer recording only if the power is off at the set start time 39 a gt 16 551
5. STOP to select an empty timer number then press FF The following menu appears START STOP SELECT START DATE SELECT 4 V KEY 4 gt KEY PROG KEY Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select the date when you want to record B o 6 g 1 IN 16 551 fm Page 39 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 11 12 To record a broadcast at the same time on the same day every week press either but ton until WEEKLY flashes and the desired day of the week appears START STOP CH RME SELECT START DATE SELECT 4 Y KEY gt KEY PROG KEY To record a broadcast at the same time Monday through Friday press either button until DAILY flashes and MON FRI appears SELECT START DATE SELECT A V KEY gt KEY PROG KEY To record a broadcast at a set time today press either button until today s date flashes and TODAY appears START STOP SELECT START DATE SELECT 4 V KEY SET 4 gt KEY END PROG KEY To record a broadcast at a specific time and date repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the specific date Press FF to store your selection Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select the start hour When the correct hour appears press FF Then repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the minute and press FF Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select the channel Then press FF 13 14
6. If a menu disappears before you finish entering information simply locate the step where you first pressed MENU on the remote control then repeat that step and all steps that follow Z qo g US Ei 16 551 fm Page 9 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM INSTALLATION COMMON CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustrations on Page 10 Model 63 or 11 Model 114 for these connections Note Some connections shown in this section might require additional supplies available from your local RadioShack store p Connect the VCR to your TV for play back You can connect choose one Your VCR s VHF UHF OUT TO TV jack to your TV s antenna jack using a 75 ohm coaxial cable Caution Never connect the VCR s VHF UHF OUT TO TV jack to a termi nal that has an antenna already con nected Doing so can interfere with other receivers Your VCR s VHF UHF OUT TO TV jack to your TV s separate VHF UHF antenna jacks using a 75 ohm coax ial cable and a VHF UHF splitter combiner Your VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV s audio video jacks using a stereo audio video cable Note For the best quality recordings use high quality A V cables to make these connections A Connect a signal source to the VCR for recording You can connect choose one An outside antenna using a 75 ohm coaxial cable to the VCR s IN FROM ANT jack An outside antenna using 300 ohm lead in wir
7. Z e A 16 551 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Cat No 16 551 633 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment 4 HEAD VHS HQ VCR Model 114 16 551 Gu Model 63 Hi Fi 16 633 Easy Taping OPTIMUS Page 2 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper ated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instruc tions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean 10 This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This VCR should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the op
8. appears WS o Ei 16 551 fm Page 37 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 10 Press PROG twice TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING appears on the TV screen If you connected a cable box to the VCR AND LEAVE CABLE BOX POWER ON also appears 11 Repeat Steps 4 10 for each PlusCode you want to enter 12 Press POWER to turn off the VCR s power TIMER appears Important Be sure that the VCR displays TIMER when you turn it off If it does not appear check your programming If you set the VCR to record a CATV pro gram through a cable box be sure to leave the cable box turned on before the timer program starts If you did not set the VCR to select chan nels on your cable box be sure to leave the cable box turned on and set it to the channel you want to record See Setting the Cable Box on Page 19 The VCR only records with VCR Plus when the VCR is off at the recording start time Checking Changing VCR Plus Programs 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR Note If you are using a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 2 Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR appears 3 Press PROG You see 4 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM then press FF The first four timer settings appear STOP CH seo 5 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP t
9. channel counter and tape speed If you have a Model 63 you also see the broadcast type STEREO SAP or MONO Press DISP ENT again to clear the display Note You also see the remaining recording time while a timed recording is in progress see Immediate Recording on Page 33 Function Indicators When you press a function button such as STOP the selected function s indicator such as STOP appears on the TV screen for about 4 seconds When you change the channel the new channel number appears on the TV screen for about 4 seconds Note If you play back a poor quality or dam aged tape the function indicator might not ap pear SKIPPING COMMERCIALS Your VCR s Commercial Advance feature lets you quickly skip over commercials record ed onto a tape while you view it without having to continually press FF During recording Commercial Advance stores in memory the locations of the beginnings and endings of commercials After recording is over the VCR replays the tape and marks the beginnings endings on the tape itself Then when you play back the recording you can set the VCR so it automatically detects and skips over the marked commercials or only skips over the marked commercials when you press a key Notes The effectiveness of Commercial Advance varies with the different methods stations use to broadcast commercials It is possi ble that Commercial Advance might not work with every broadcast
10. day in October Press FF SET COMPLETED appears Review the information you entered If the information is not correct move the cursor to the incorrect entry by repeatedly pressing REW with lt marked to its left or FF then enter the correct information When the information is correct and the time reaches the minute you set in Step 6 press MENU twice The time you set appears and the clock starts running Note Seconds begin counting from 00 when you press MENU twice Adding Erasing Channels We recommend you check the channels the VCR automatically stored It might have stored distant weak channels that you normally would not watch or it might have missed channels you want to store If the tuner stores a channel that you do not want repeatedly press or hold down CH sort to tune to that channel then press ADD DLT CHANNEL nn DELETED appears and the un wanted channel is erased from the tuner s memory If you want to add a channel enter the desired channel number using the remote control s number buttons Then press ADD DLT CHAN NEL nn ADDED appears and the channel is added to memory CHANNEL 08 ADDED CHANNEL 08 DELETED e p g IN Ei 16 551 fm Page 18 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Reprogramming Tuner Memory You might want to reprogram the VCR s tuner memory if you move or change from an anten na connection to a cable TV connection Note You can a
11. After you press CHs CH AUTO SET PRO CEEDING and the current channel number appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans through the channels and memorizes all active channels in your area Note If you have already set the channels and just want to manually set the clock press MENU to skip tuner programming Then see Manually Setting the Clock When the VCR finishes scanning and stor ing channels it searches for an EDS signal and shows the following on the TV screen AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL PUSH STOP KEY It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the EDS signal If the VCR finds a signal it automatically sets its clock to the correct time and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appears If the VCR does not detect a signal within this time AUTO CLOCK SET INCOMPLETE appears There is probably not an EDS signal avail able in your area Press STOP then see Manually Setting the Clock to set the clock Notes Your VCR protects tuner programming for up to 24 hours in case a power failure occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged After about 24 hours without power the VCR loses the programming If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna cable box DSS receiver or other signal source through the IN FROM ANT jack the VCR does not store any channel in memory Instead you see NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN Manually Set
12. EDS signal follow the steps under Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 Setting the Cable Box When you change the connections to your VCR for example when you subscribe to a ca ble company s service follow these steps to change the antenna system settings 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET UP CHANNEL then press FF You see NNEL CATV SET UP ET UP 3 Be sure CATV appears next to ANTENNA SYSTEM If not repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select ANTENNA SYSTEM then press FF to select CATV Then repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight CABLE DSS BOX SET UP and press FF You see P VCR TV BOXPTV 4 lf necessary repeatedly press PLAY or STOP on the remote control to highlight VCR CABLE DSS BOX PTV Then press FF You see NNEL CATV SET UP ET UP e p 16 551 fm Page 20 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM N ks IN Ei The display prompts you to select the cable box s output channel number Repeatedly press CH s or t to select the number then press FF VCRETV OUTPUT CH 5 When you finish press MENU twice Changing the On Screen Language Follow these steps to change the on screen programming language 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light the fourth menu selection then press FF The title of the fourth menu selectio
13. SAPHiFi until an arrow appears next to the desired audio mode indicator HiFi or NORMAL on the TV screen Note If you play a tape recorded on a standard VCR the Model 63 plays the standard audio track regardless of the audio output setting 4 To stop playback before the end of the tape press STOP 5 To eject the tape press M STOP EJECT on the VCR 24 Notes f the tape reaches the end before you press STOP or STOP EJECT the VCR auto matically stops the tape and completely rewinds it If the erase protection tab has been removed the VCR then ejects the cassette When the VCR is off you can press STOP EJECT on the VCR to eject a tape The VCR turns on ejects the tape then turns itself off TAPE MOTION CONTROLS Fast Forward Rewind and Visual Search While a tape is stopped press FF to advance the tape quickly or REW to rewind it You can not see the picture or hear sound when you use fast forward or rewind but you can use the counter to locate a specific section of tape Note If you press POWER while a tape is re winding REWIND P POWER OFF appears The VCR automatically turns itself off when re winding is complete To use visual search so you can see the pic ture be sure VCR appears then begin tape playback Press FF to search forward or REW to search in reverse Press PLAY to return to normal playback During visual search the sound is muted and the picture quality is lower than during
14. Scientific Atlanta 08 09 56 61 87 90 Sheritech 27 SL Marx 32 40 42 78 94 Sprucer 16 17 101 Stargate 04 30 32 40 42 44 52 68 78 85 88 94 Sylvania 19 Teknika 74 Telecaption 77 92 Teleview 32 40 42 78 94 Texscan 18 19 Tocom 01 33 34 42 48 49 91 Toshiba 36 Uniden Satellite 65 69 Unika 01 29 44 88 91 Universal 42 43 44 52 63 88 Viewstar 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 98 Videoway 07 23 50 Vid Tech 64 Vidter 64 Zenith 07 23 50 While holding down TV enter the code number for your TV using the number but tons Or while holding down CATV enter the code number for your cable box using the numbered buttons Precede a single digit code number with a 0 for example 01 02 etc To enter a three digit number press 100 then enter the second and third digits in the code number Try operating your TV or cable box using the VCR s remote control First press TV or CATV then try pressing POWER INPUT CH S or t and VOL for TV operation or POWER and CH s or t for cable box opera tion If the device does not function repeat Step 2 and try other codes for the manufacturer If it still does not function you must use the original remote control supplied with your TV or cable box To use the VCR s remote control press the button for the device you want to control TV CATV or VCR Then press the desired function button Notes The cod
15. fm Page 40 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM g IN Ei Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording Clearing a Timer If the timer recording has not yet started 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR 2 Note If you are using a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode Press TVNCR until VCR appears Checking Changing Timers 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR Note If you are using a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode Note If you are using a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR appears Press PROG You see the set program menu Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM then press FF The first four timer settings appear STOP CH seo 2 Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR appears 3 Press PROG You see the set program ment Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select 4 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the setting you want to clear then press TIMER PROGRAM then press FF The first four timer sett
16. normal playback The search picture is best with tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed see Record ing Speeds Tape Selection on Page 32 9 D a g IN Ei 16 551 fm Page 25 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Freeze Frame Frame Advance Freeze frame lets you pause the tape to view a single frame Press PAUSE during playback to freeze the picture Press PAUSE again or PLAY to return to normal playback During freeze frame picture quality is lower than during normal playback The picture quali ty is best with recordings made at the SP or EP speed see Recording Speeds Tape Selec tion on Page 32 Notes If you leave the VCR in the freeze frame mode for 3 minutes the VCR stops playing the tape to protect the video heads To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze frame picture hold down CH s or t until the picture is clear During freeze frame you can advance the pic ture one frame at a time by repeatedly pressing SLOW This feature works best with video cas settes recorded at the SP or EP speed Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback Slow Motion To start slow motion playback while a tape is playing press SLOW Press SLOW again or PLAY to return to normal playback During slow motion the sound is muted and the picture quality is lower than during normal playback Slow motion picture quality is best with tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed Notes
17. should or cable system is connected to the VCR be sure the follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer some protection against voltage surges and built up static An appliance and cart combination should be moved with charges care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA cause an appliance and cart combination to overturn No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure ground ing of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and require ments for the grounding electrode FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE a PEAD IN SE RUNON Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet and the tal back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure NEG SECTION 810 20 reliable operation of the VCR and to protect it from over m heating These openings must not be blocked or covered SERVICE The openings should never be blocked by placing the NEC SECTION 810 21 VCR on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface AN GROUND CLAMPS NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Pe PORE SERVICE SROUNDING SIRARA NEC ART 250 PART H O 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserve
18. the TV when the VCR is off or if you connected a TV with separate audio video input jacks to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO IN jacks REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries The remote control requires two AA batteries not supplied For the longest operation and best performance we recommend alkaline bat teries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 557 Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 1 Press the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift off the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Put fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Note When the remote control stops working or operates poorly replace both batteries Cautions Never leave dead or weak batteries in the remote control Batteries can leak chemi cals that can damage your remote control Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly do not bury or burn them Using the Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the front of the VCR and press the desired function but tons T a Np e e 16 551 fm Page 15 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM INITIAL SET UP Setting the On Screen Language Connection Type Channels Clock When you first plug in the
19. the remote control to highlight a connection type then press FF with marked to its right to select it gt VCR gt TV BOXPTV If you connected a cable box or a DSS receiver to the VCR then connected the VCR to a TV select CABLE DSS BOX VCRP TV If you connected the VCR to a cable box or a DSS receiver then connected the cable box DSS receiver to a TV select VCR CABLE DSS BOXPTV If you connected the VCR directly to a TV select VCRP TV If you selected CABLE DSS BOX VCR gt TV continue with Step 5 If you selected VCR CABLE DSSPTV or VCRP TV skip to Step 6 When the following appears on the TV screen repeatedly press CH s or t to select your cable box s or DSS receiver s output channel number then press FF VCRETV OUTPUT CH Als Ei D 16 551 fm Page 16 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 16 Notes The output channel number for most cable boxes and DSS receivers is usu ally 3 or 4 Check the owner s manual for your cable box or DSS receiver if you are not sure what the output channel number is If you are using the audio video jack connections to your cable box or DSS receiver select VIDEO OUT as the out put channel When the following appears on the TV Screen set your cable box or DSS receiver to the local PBS station then press CH s If you do not have a cable box or DSS receiver simply press CH s AUTO SET A CABLE
20. video source in either of these ways Repeatedly press INPUT until the desired input source appears LINE1 or LINE2 for an audio video source or a channel number for broadcast signals Repeatedly press CH s or t to set the VCR to the desired broadcast channel or to one channel higher than the highest channel number or one channel lower than the lowest channel number for an audio video source Note Select LINE1 for recording signals from the back R AUDIO L IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 jacks or LINE2 for recording signals from the front AV2 jacks RECEIVING RECORDING STEREO SAP BROADCASTS MODEL 63 ONLY The Model 63 has three channels for audio re cording two left and right stereo channels on the Hi Fi track and one monaural channel on the standard track Press DISP ENT to display the audio programs available on the broadcast you are currently tuned to STEREO SAP and MONO appear on the TV screen and STEREO and or SAP might appear on the VCR s display On the TV screen parenthesis appear around each type of audio signal that is not available For exam ple if a station broadcasts mono monaural and SAP signals STEREO SAP and MONO appear on the TV screen and SAP appears on the VCR s display The arrow to the right of the audio mode display indicates the current audio mode To select the audio mode when the broadcast has a stereo or SAP signal repeatedly press SAP Hi Fi until the arrow
21. 0 1999 5 13 PM Ei BEFORE YOU BEGIN SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Be sure to remove the remote control and 75 ohm coaxial cable before you store the packing material Depending upon your audio video system set up you might need additional cables or adapt ers available at your local RadioShack store Read Installation on Page 9 to determine your specific needs MOISTURE CONDENSATION Condensation inside the VCR can cause tape jams or video head damage When you move the VCR from a cold area to a warmer one let it sit for about 2 hours before you plug it in and begin operation This allows any moisture in side the VCR to completely evaporate USING THIS MANUAL This manual has these major sections Installation shows you how to connect the VCR to your audio video system and a cam corder VCR Setup includes procedures for setting the output channel switch preparing and using the remote control setting the on screen pro gramming language setting the channels your VCR can tune and setting the clock Operation explains how to watch TV using the TV s or VCR s tuner load and play a video tape fast forward and rewind a tape use the VCR s special playback display and search features use the real time counter and the zero search function and set the tracking man ually Special Functions describes what appears on the VCR s display and the TV screen how to use the VCR s Commercia
22. 04 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 Citizen 04 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 Curtis 08 09 56 61 87 90 Diamond 01 29 44 88 91 Drake 37 67 71 Eagle 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 98 Eastern 28 GC Brand 04 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 Gemini Regal 04 85 General Electric 57 General Instru ment 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 TV BRAND CODE Fisher 10 GE 03 Goldstar 15 16 17 Hitachi 12 JVC 11 Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 07 13 Panasonic 01 02 Quasar 01 02 RadioShack 01 02 15 16 17 RCA 03 Realistic 01 02 15 16 17 Samsung 14 Sanyo 10 Sharp 06 07 Sony 08 Sylvania 05 Toshiba 09 Zenith 04 Hamlin 14 15 28 41 97 100 102 Hitachi 31 79 Jerrold 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 Macom 31 79 Magnavox 25 26 Matsushita 16 17 101 Movietime 29 32 38 39 40 42 44 88 NSC 32 38 40 Oak 10 11 46 99 Optimus 44 88 Panasonic 16 17 101 Philips 13 20 23 24 96 Pioneer 05 06 78 Pulsar 04 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 RadioShack 44 88 RCA 16 17 101 21 ee N gt 2 a 16 551 fm Page 22 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM V EE Realistic 44 51 88 Regal 14 41 Regency 28 Rembrandt 29 32 39 42 44 88 Samsung 32 40 42 78 94
23. 20 1999 5 13 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Model 114 63 4 Head VHS HQ VCR offers some of the most advanced fea tures available in home video cassette record ers Your VCR s VCR Plus feature lets you easi ly set the VCR to record programs without te dious programming and its Commercial Ad vance and Movie Advance features let you quickly skip over commercials and previews re corded on tapes The VCR s full function uni versal remote control and on screen pro gramming make the VCR easy to use Your VCR offers all these features Note The Model 63 includes all of the Model 114 s features but adds Hi Fi stereo that deliv ers CD quality sound for audio video or audio only recordings RECORDING PLAYBACK 26 Micron Record Play Head enhances the picture quality at the EP Extended Play playback speed Four Double Azimuth Video Heads pro vide superior picture quality and special effects compared with standard single azimuth four head VCRs Al Artificial Intelligence Video Noise Re duction System reduces noise on the screen when playing back a worn or partially damaged tape Commercial Advance automatically de tects and skips over most commercials when you play back a tape Movie Advance lets you go directly to the start of a movie or select which preview to view on a purchased or rented tape Auto Tracking System automatically ad justs tracking when you start playbac
24. 5 ohm coaxial source to more than one device using a video splitter Because of the complexity of the variations possible when using additional video accesso ries such as video signal switches splitters and combiners such configurations are not shown in this manual e Z qo WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 10 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM MODEL 63 CONNECTIONS Outside Antenna e 75 Ohm 300 Ohm wernt 4 Coax Cable Lead In Wire Cable CATV Company Cable Box 75 Ohm Coax Cable DR 300 to 75 Ohm d E Y Transformer rial or 4 Model 63 rear Stereo gt Audio Video Cable n Coax Cabl Optional TV Antenna In Connection YA VHF UHF Splitter Combiner Antenna In Antenna In 10 vV e eo 16 551 fm Page 11 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM MODEL 114 CONNECTIONS Outside Antenna 300 Ohm Lead In Wire 300 to 75 Ohm Y Transformer or 75 Ohm pers Coax Cable Cable CATV Company 75 Ohm 5 A Coax Cable 9 2 mm Model 114 rear Audio Video gt Cable Coax Cable Optional TV Antenna In Connection YU VHF UHF Splitter Combiner amp S 3 Video In Audio In Antenna In 11 B BL WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 12 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 1 HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS MODEL 63 SHOWN Refer to this illustration t
25. 51 fm Page 29 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM A E The recording must be at least 15 min utes long for the VCR to detect the com mercials If you press STOP before the tape plays 15 minutes AT LEAST 15 MIN SEARCHING NEEDED FOR MARKING appears Playing Back with Commercial Advance Marking Follow these steps to select how the VCR op erates when you play any marked tape 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET UP VCR then press FF 3 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET UP COMMERCIAL ADV then press FF 4 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight C A PLAYBACK then press FF to select AUTO or MANUAL AUTO The VCR automatically skips marked commercial blocks MANUAL The VCR skips commercials only when you press C A SKIP ZERO during playback 5 When you finish press MENU three times to exit Notes Commercial Advance might not detect all commercials Commercial Advance might skip part of a program if there are frequent dark and quiet scenes Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Question Answer How fast does the The VCR advances VCR advance through through 3 minutes of commercials commercials in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is EP see Recording Speeds Tape Selection on Page 32 If itis SP it takes about 25 to 35 seconds Are commercials still Yes recorded on the tape
26. COMPLETE appears There is probably not an EDS sig nal available in your area Press MENU then see Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 to set the clock Notes Your VCR protects tuner programming for up to 24 hours in case a power failure occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged After about 24 hours without power the VCR loses the programming B t mL eb A 16 551 fm Page 19 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna cable box DSS receiver or other signal source through the IN FROM ANT jack the VCR does not store any channel in memory Instead you see NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN Turning On Auto Clock Set If you turned off the auto clock set feature and manually set the VCR s clock then find that EDS is available in your area you can turn the auto clock set feature back on This ensures that the VCR sets itself to the correct time after a power failure of less than 24 hours Follow these steps to turn on auto clock set 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET CLOCK then press FF You see 3 If necessary press PLAY or STOP to high light AUTO SET then press FF 4 Press CH s The VCR searches for an EDS signal and if it finds one automatically sets its clock to the correct time If the VCR does not find an
27. CR ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the VCR is in proper operating condition 22 Heat This VCR product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Note to the cable TV system installer This reminder is to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the National Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper ground ing and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as prac tical Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that im A portant operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product p a y Ri a 16 551 fm Page 4 Tuesday July
28. CR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks Audio video connections are incorrect Check all connections gt P de 16 551 fm Page 43 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Remote control buttons do Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the not work when the power is VCR on and a cassette is loaded Bright light is shining on the VCR s remote control sensor window Block the source of the light get closer to the VCR or change the VCR s location The remote control might be set for another device s operation Press VCR then try again The remote control s batteries might be weak Replace the batter ies Cannot see broadcast TV TV VCR is not set correctly Repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR programs using the VCR s appears tuner Audio video connections are incorrect Check all connections Cannot record from the input Connections are incorrect Check all connections jacks INPUT is not set correctly Select LINE1 or LINE2 No stereo sound for a stereo You have not connected the VCR s AUDIO OUT jacks to a stereo recording Model 63 only System or stereo TV Connect the jacks to a stereo output The audio out setting is not correctly set Set it to Hi Fi see Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 63 Only on Page 33 The VCR might not have adjusted the tracking correctly You might need to manuall
29. NDEX SEARCH Your VCR has the VHS Index Search System Each time you start recording the VCR auto matically marks the tape with an index mark at that location You can locate the recording you want to play or skip the recording s you don t want to watch by either entering the number of index marks or by scanning The VCR searches forward or backward from the current location Notes Since the VCR does not display the index marks we recommend you list the record ings on each tape in order on the tape s box to make it easier to locate a particular recording on the tape Index search might not function properly when two or more index marks are close to each other If you do not press any button within 10 seconds after you select INDEX SEARCH the VCR cancels the index search mode If you activate the direct access index search at a tape position very close to an index mark the VCR might not count that mark See Direct Access Index Search Recording over an index mark erases that index mark Direct Access Index Search 1 Press INDEX M A SKIP while the VCR is stopped or playing a tape You see 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight INDEX SEARCH then press FF INDEX appears B o 6 WS qo Ei 16 551 fm Page 31 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM EARCH 04 3 Use the number keys to enter the number of index marks you want to skip For example if the tape is a
30. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight VCR Plus PROGRAM then press FF You see the PlusCode entry screen S NUMBER EYS Y Note If you try to enter more than eight timer programs you see TIMER PROGRAMS ARE FULL TO ENTER A NEW PROGRAM PLEASE ERASE ONE PROGRAM See Clearing a Timer on Page 40 6 Find the PlusCode in your television guide for the broadcast you want to record then use the number keys on the remote control to enter the PlusCode S NUMBER EYS lt lt Note If you make a mistake while entering a PlusCode repeatedly press REW to delete the PlusCode number then enter the correct numbers Press PROG You see VCR Plus 1 ONE TIME 2 DAILY MON FRI 3 WEEKLY TO SELECT PUSH 1 2 OR 3 END PROG KEY Press 1 2 or 3 on the remote control to select the desired program mode You see the recording time and date corresponding to the PlusCode you entered STOP CH 2 00P 125 D SPEED KEY Y Notes INVALID ENTRY flashes under the PlusCode on the TV screen for either of the following reasons Invalid PlusCode The PlusCode and program mode do not match such as entering a Plus Code for a Saturday broadcast and selecting the DAILY Monday Friday program mode To erase a VCR Plus program press ADD DLT 9 If you want to change the displayed tape speed press SPEED on the remote control until the speed you want SP LP or EP
31. R to tune to the station If the numbers match cross that station off of the list 3 If a tape is playing press STOP 4 Press MENU to display the main menu 5 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight SET UP CHANNEL then press FF 6 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light VCR Plus CH SET UP then press FF The following appears on the TV screen if you selected a cable box or DSS receiver as your input source SET UP CATV CH The following appears on the TV screen if you selected an external antenna as your input source VCR Plus CH SET UP GUIDE CH TV CH gt HH 02 SELECT A Y KEY KEY MENU KEY 7 Press PLAY or STOP to highlight the guide channel you want to set then press FF The cursor moves to the right of the guide channel you selected 8 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select a CATV CH or TV CH number Then press REW to set the number 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each remaining channel number If the channel number is not correct re peatedly press PLAY or STOP then FF to select the correct number Then press PLAY or STOP to change the number or ADD DLT to delete it 10 When you finish press MENU three times to exit Timer Recording with VCR Plus Most television guides list a 1 to 8 digit num ber called a PlusCode next to many of the listed programs You can use these PlusCodes to easily program your VCR to record broad casts You can
32. VCR and turn it on when you turn it on after power was interrupted for longer than 24 hours or when you reset the VCR s memory the VCR prompts you to select a language then scans for active channels in your area and stores them In many areas the Public Broadcasting Ser vice PBS station broadcasts an electronic data signal EDS with its regular broadcast This signal can automatically set your VCR s clock to the correct time If a station in your area has EDS signals the VCR automatically sets the clock Notes The VCR is preset to automatically set the clock but you can change this setting See Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 If no stations in your area broadcast EDS signals you can set the clock manually See Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 for more information 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR 2 Turn on your TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch or select its line input if you connected the VCR to the TV s audio video input jacks Then press TV VCR so VCR appears 3 Select a language by pressing CH s to select English CH t to select Spanish or TV VCR to select French when the follow ing appears on the TV screen SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH VCR CH A ENGLISH PULSE VCR CH Y ESPANOL APP VCR TV FRANCAIS When the following appears on the TV screen repeatedly press PLAY with s marked above it or STOP with t marked below it on
33. You Watch Another on the TV 34 Recording with VCR PIUS Fosnes E E a a Oa 34 Setting the VCR Plus Guide Channels mosstosessrsssrerrrssrerrrssresrsrrsssrsr rss non c cnn nar rccnnnnnnrncc 34 Timer Recording with VOR PIUS usien n nennen nnne nennt nennen nnns 35 Checking Changing VCR Plus Programs esses 37 Automatic Timer Recording ooooocccccnnnocccccnnononcncnnnnonccnnnn nan cnn nano aAa Aan PARAT RAA AAE a ANA iaa 37 Seting a TIMO zc odi tdem a a hed ERER 38 Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ccconoocccnnnniccccnonanannccccnnnancncnnnna conc sr sansa sne rn nn 40 Ghecking Ghanging TIMES cocina roan aE pee tec datio eet eet Lo AAR 40 Glearing a Timer ic ceret ee oer ert Rec Eee Ere ors EE eee Lee red Coe dep aad 40 DUBBING EE ELE 41 Audio Only Recording Model 63 Only Unissonsssssrersssssrerssssrerrsssrsrrsssr nnanc conan cnc cnn nnne 41 Additional Information 1 Are inn ER Krka ceeceeeseseecececevenecceedvscecncedvansdecesersnanccess 42 Troubleshooting 3 ctt eret dete rdiet dul fat 42 Care and Maintenance c p et pte ice Er eet ee EVER ene Put a 44 Servicing Your VOR mr 45 Cleaning the Video Heads oocooncoccccnonocccncnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn EA A nanna 45 Storing Your Video Cassettes ooooonocccccnnnoccccnnononccccnnnnnnnncnnn i cnn anna A Ta e A 45 OPEN A A ALFA ENAS KAN ANNA KA evens 46 7 9 WY e 16 551 fm Page 8 Tuesday July 2
34. angit AE eens KARA H g a a ex Rua Den 41 dB Audio S N Ratio Regular Audio weighted OS DM MM ME 42 dB An RR a kanna bh 40 dB Hi Fi Audio Model 63 only Dynamic Range A de ds More than 90 dB A ARENA NOS SAND hn More than 90 dB e Area ARA Sr AAA A nie AA TALAR HA More than 90 dB B mL WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 47 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Frequency Response Regular Audio Pri A A A al 80 Hz 10 kHz zl EET 80 Hz 5 kHz Hi Fi Audio Model 63 only In All Modes seeenm 20 Hz 20 kHz Power Requirement iii 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption Model 114 5 ape et aa Ue a ja ee do Ls ed e eot s 18 Watts Model GI CE 23 Watts Dimensions HWD sss 35 8 x 1415 16 x 1119 16 Inches 9 3 x 38 x 30 cm je a a A a a a i aa 7 lbs 8 oz 3 4 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 47 B xL SB UN 16 551 fm Page 48 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM eo 16 551 fm Page 49 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM A i 49 SB AV 16 551 fm Page 50 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM e AV 16 551 fm Page 51 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 51 16 551 fm Page 52 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM y Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship unde
35. d VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Commercial Advance and Movie Advance are trademarks of Arthur D Little Enterprises A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D Little Enterprises Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 9 Da a 16 551 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 14 20 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 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and exten sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fir
36. e 25 Using the Zero Search FUNCOM iate pete cette daria beds 25 ure EE 26 Special Functions sas ri saa lid ia edad 27 Special Displays ale edil 27 Blue Screen Display ass ri td dd 27 OnsScreern Display cities 27 E 6 8 WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Function Indicators e cem erii een ettet ete a epa 27 Skipping Commercials cccoonoocccnnnnocccccnnoncccncnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnononnnnnn HERA KG ARKA SER FARAN AND bh ANF RS KERAS TURA p Ti 27 Recording a Broadcast with Commercial Advance Marking ssssmssssssrerssssrerssssssrrsssrsn nanna 27 Marking an Unmarked Tape aa nn cnn Aer cnn cnn rr 28 Playing Back with Commercial Advance Marking sse 29 Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance sse 29 Skipping Selecting Previgws tc assa oe tein reet eR ete apr pee Pat Ex rece Ex a Pte 29 Using e eerie E e 30 Direct Access Index Searched ete dde iet RE RE 30 ipi SCAN oroa s 2 ar c 31 Repeat Play ii Rg 31 AS AN 32 Recording Speeds Tape Selection ee 0000 cnn kn ks RR ARR ocn eene 32 Erase ii A I inB BEBERQ 32 Selecting the Signal to Record sensia iA err erna 33 Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 63 Only 0e 0000neer err 33 Immediate Recordirig ete lar ap 33 Recording a Program as You Watch It eene 33 Recording One Program on the VCR While
37. e 26 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Ei TRACKING The auto tracking system automatically adjusts tracking when you start playback When different parts of the tape are recorded at different speeds the VCR automatically re adjusts the tracking at the beginning of each recording If you need to manually adjust tracking hold down CH s or t To return to the automatic tracking system press CH s and t at the same time or turn the power off then back on Notes You might need to slightly readjust tracking for each tape you play If the sound of a recording made on another VHS Hi Fi VCR is poor you might be able to improve it by adjusting the track ing Hint for Model 63 only If the tracking is incor rect and needs adjustment Hi Fi does not appear 4je WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 27 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS Blue Screen Display The VCR displays a blue screen on the TV when you select the VCR mode play unre corded portions of a tape or when you tune to a weak TV station The blue screen also ap pears if you set the VCR to the audio video mode when the R AUDIO L VIDEO IN jacks are not receiving any signals Note You cannot record the blue screen ona tape in the VCR On Screen Display To view your VCR s current operating mode and other information about your VCR press DISP ENT display enter You see the current function time
38. e AUDIO IN VIDEO IN jacks on the Model 114 s front panel 2 Insert the plugs at the other end of the cable into the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks on your cam corder or other video source Be sure to connect VIDEO to VIDEO and AUDIO to AUDIO use the plug s color codes as a guide CONNECTING POWER To power the VCR plug its power cord into a standard AC outlet appears on the display Note The VCR prompts you to select a language connection type and output channel then starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data Service EDS signal see Initial Setup on Page 15 when You plug in the VCR for the first time then press POWER to turn it on You unplug the VCR and reconnect it within 24 hours or after a power failure of less than 24 hours then press POWER to turn it on You reset the VCR s memory see Resetting the VCR s Memory on Page 20 E 13 t 4je Np e 16 551 fm Page 14 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM T VCR SETUP 2b SETTING THE VCR S OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH If you connected the VCR s VHF UHF OUT TO TV terminal to a TV or another VCR set 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever is not an active channel in your area When VCR appears the VCR sends the signal from the video source connected to its IN FROM ANT jack or R AUDIO L IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 or AV2 for the Model 63 terminals to the TV on the channel you selected Note Setting 3 CH 4 has no effect on
39. e and a 300 to 75 ohm transformer to the VCR s IN FROM ANT jack Your CATV cable source using the 75 ohm coaxial cable directly from the cable company to the VCR s IN FROM ANT jack Caution Some state laws restrict direct connections to cable wires connections that do not go through a cable box Check the laws in your area before you make connections Acable converter box to the VCR s IN FROM ANT jack Note There are many cable TV sys tems in use If you subscribe to cable TV service and cannot record cable TV programs contact your local cable TV service provider Most cable TV service providers offer connection help A You can also connect an optional video source such as a camcorder another VCR or a DSS system to your VCR using A V cables Simply connect it as shown Connection Notes You can connect three video sources directly to your VCR To do so you connect one source to the AUDIO IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 Model 114 or R AUDIO L IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 Model 63 jacks on the back of the VCR using A V cables another source to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75 ohm coaxial cable and another source to the AV2 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Model 114 or AV2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R Model 63 jacks on the front of the VCR see Camcorder Connections on Page 13 You can connect additional 75 ohm coaxial sources to your system using a high isolation A B switch to switch between the sources You can connect one 7
40. e or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the VCR Servicing Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan gerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e lf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the VCR If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water If the VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to its normal operation e If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unau thorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock injury to persons or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this V
41. er press 100 then enter the second and third digits in the channel number Model 63 only If you want to receive MTS stereo or SAP broadcasts see Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broad casts Model 63 Only on Page 33 VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE Loading a Video Tape 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch Note If you are using a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 23 Bi Z qo eb To A 16 551 fm Page 24 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 2 Hold the cassette with the main label fac ing up and the spine facing out from the VCR Then insert the cassette into the VCR s compartment and gently push the center of its spine until the VCR draws it in fr AJ TDN E The VCR automatically turns on If the erase protection tab has been removed from the cas sette playback automatically begins Caution Never insert anything except a VHS video cassette into the cassette compartment Anything else might damage the VCR Playing a Video Tape 1 Load a video tape 2 If playback does not automatically begin press PLAY The VCR plays the tape Note During playback the VCR automati cally adjusts tracking but you can manu ally adjust it if necessary see Tracking on Page 26 3 Model 63 only To choose the type of audio you want to hear during playback press
42. erating instruc tions ers Use a damp cloth for cleaning 11 Grounding and Polarization This VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug hav Sl Do niot USC attachments ot recom ing one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into mended bythe MOR manutacturer as they may cause the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If hazards you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try Water and Moisture Do not use this VCR near water reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug pool 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should Accessories Do not place this VCR on an unstable be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or cart stand tripod bracket or table The VCR may fall pinched by items placed upon or against them paying causing serious injury to someone and serious damage particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod tacles and the point where they exit from the appliance bracket or table recommended py the Manufacturer o 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna sold with dhe YCR Any mounting at the appliance
43. es you programmed might be erased if you remove the batteries from the remote control to replace them for exam ple If this happens re enter the codes after you replace the batteries Some TVs and cable boxes might require that you manually turn on the power for that device Your TV or cable box might have functions that the VCR s remote control will not oper ate You can use the number buttons to select a channel number on your TV and cable box However some TVs cable boxes might require that you press DISP ENT after entering the channel number VOL works to adjust the TV volume in any operation mode VCR TV or CATV e WS o Ei 16 551 fm Page 23 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM OPERATION WATCHING TV Using the TV s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV s tuner turn off the VCR or repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR disappears Note If you are using a TV monitor connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks be sure to set the TV monitor 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 Use the TV as you normally would Using the VCR 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 Notes Channels 2 13 are the same for VHF and cable TV and cable companies usually number them as the
44. ess STOP to end a recording the VCR prompts 3 Press MENU to display the main menu you when you stop recording or turn the 4 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high VCR off to have commercials marked light SET UP VCR then press FF OFF The VCR does not mark commer 5 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high cials light SET UP COMMERCIAL ADV then 6 When you finish setting up Commercial press FF Advance press MENU three times 6 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light MARK UNMARKED TAPE then Notes press FF START MARKING FROM CUR e It takes several minutes for the VCR to RENT TAPE POSITION appears mark the recording 7 Press PLAY and let the recording play to e The VCR marks commercials in a timer the end CA flashes on the VCR s display recording after the recording stops see Press STOP twice at the end of the record Automatic Timer Recording on Page 37 ing The VCR rewinds the tape displays l NOW MARKING COMMERCIALS on the TV s If the interval between two timer recordings screen for a few seconds then searches is not long enough to allow commercial for and marks the commercial portion s marking the VCR waits until after the next timer recording Notes e The VCR can store up to eight timer CA continues to flash on the VCR s dis recording settings or 40 commercial loca play until the VCR has finished marking tions in memory at one time When the commercials 28 B mL 16 5
45. g length The recording length advances in 30 minute increments up to 2 hours then in 1 hour increments up to 4 hours Notes To ensure that you record the entire pro gram set the recording length to longer than the program length To display the remaining recording time press DISP ENT during a timed recording To temporarily stop the tape during a recording press PAUSE Press PAUSE again to resume recording If you leave the VCR paused for about 5 minutes the VCR automatically stops If the cassette s erase protection tab has been removed the VCR ejects the cas sette and CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB appears Use another cassette or place a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase protection tab hole 10 Press STOP to stop recording at any time Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV 1 Follow Steps 1 9 of Recording a Program as You Watch It on Page 33 2 Repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR disap pears Note If you are watching the program on a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the TV mode 3 Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to watch 4 Press STOP to stop recording at any time 34 RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS The VCR s VCR Plus feature lets you easily record TV programs by using the PlusCodes shown in most TV program listings Setting the VCR Plus Guide Channels Most television gu
46. h lets you quickly locate the beginning of a specific recording Also you can have the VCR play the first 10 seconds of each recording so you can locate the one you want Fast Forward Rewind with Visual Search Freeze Frame Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Rewind OTHER FEATURES Multichannel Television Sound MTS Mod el 63 only decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or recording This VCR can also re ceive and record special audio programs SAP that accompany some MTS broadcasts Front and Rear Audio Video Input Jacks let you quickly connect an audio video device such as a camcorder to the VCR without dis connecting other devices Trilingual On Screen Programming pro vides helpful instructions on the TV screen for setting the clock and timers You can select English French or Spanish instructions Universal Remote Control lets you control your VCR as well as TVs and cable boxes pro duced by other manufacturers Memory Sentinel protects clock settings tuner programming information and timer memory settings in case of a power loss The clock continues to run for 30 minutes and tun er programming information and timer memory settings are kept for up to 24 hours Automatic Manual Clock Setting lets you set the VCR to automatically update its clock using EDS Extended Data Service signals sent by some TV stations You can also manu ally set the clock Note EDS is p
47. he cassette Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plunger This loosens the tape E Brake Release Plunger 45 et e B 16 551 fm Page 46 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM g US Ei SPECIFICATIONS Television System sessesesssssssseeeseseee nnne nennen NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ernaria A A nnne nnne nnne Four Head Double Azimuth Tape WIG 1 2 Inch Tape Speed lE 1 31 Inch second 33 35 mm s O O 0 65 Inch second 16 67 mm s Er iaa 0 43 Inch second 11 125 mm s Tuner Channels MEE ta n E I PER ED e utet Bi deo t t Pots 2 13 UHF aiii AAA a 14 69 GI CHE E 1 125 RE GONnverter 42 5 itii iionuia piii Built in VHF Converter Converter Output isis isss tl a ceto ane ce ied Channel 3 or 4 Terminals Antenna Input casino VHF UHF F Type Antenna Output secu dla fat es VHF UHF F Type Video Input OUtpUt ida Phono Connector Audio INPUU OUTPUT keria d a Phono Connector Video Output Level caida 1 0 Vp p Video Output Impedance 2 2 hen Dese RO e ann uIDRUN EOM 75 Q0 Audio Output Level s rin i ARA ede i uk e ee ee 8 dBV Audio Output Impedance mirad 1 ko Video Put LEVEL er 0 5 1 5 Vo p Video Input Impedance reniant a a E A 75kQ Audio Input Level s ia dai 10 dBV Audio Input Impoedartice 5I etc ahead 50 ko Video S N Ratio weighted Sui Ab 43 dB EP ost deer a E L
48. ides contain a list of two digit numbers called guide channels or VCR Plus channel numbers Each broadcast cable TV channel is assigned one of these numbers Notes Before you can record using VCR Plus you must first set the VCR s guide chan nels so your VCR can recognize the Plus Codes published in your television guide You can find a guide channel listing for your area in the TV section of most Sunday newspapers and other TV listings In some listings the guide channel numbers are listed next to the station s call letters You only need to set the VCR Plus guide channels once The channels stay in mem ory even if the VCR s power is interrupted for an extended period of time Before you start be sure you have com pleted all connections set the clock set the on screen programming language selected the input signal and programmed all the channels available in your area Follow these steps to set the guide channels 1 Using the list of guide channels in your television guide as a reference write down the following information about each sta tion in your area Station name call letters Guide channel number for the station Channel number you select on the TV or VCR to tune the station Z qo diis Ei ds 16 551 fm Page 35 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 2 For each station compare the station s guide channel number with the number you select on the TV or VC
49. ings appear 3TOP CH sep ADD DLT When you finish clearing the timer press PROG Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one timer setting entered If a timer recording is in progress 1 Press POWER to stop timer recording TO 5 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER the setting you want to change then press THEN STOP KEY appears if you are FF watching the signal from the VCR 2 Within 10 seconds press POWER then press STOP TIMER disappears 6 Follow Steps 9 13 under Setting a Timer on Page 38 to correct the selected setting 7 When you finish press PROG again then turn off the VCR 40 B 4 WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 41 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM DUBBING The process of recording from one audio video device to another is called dubbing An audio video device where a signal origi nates is called the dubbing source You can use another VCR camcorder satellite receiv er or other device with A V outputs as the dub bing source connect the dubbing source and the VCR then use your VCR to record the sig nal from the dubbing source Or you can use this VCR as the dubbing source for another VCR See Installation on Page 9 for the vari ous possible connections Note Always use video quality shielded ca bles with phono type connectors to connect the device to the VCR Do not use standard audio patch cords Imp
50. k 4 Auto Repeat Playback automatically re winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the end during playback and re cording Easy to Use Immediate Recording lets you start a recording immediately and have the VCR automatically stop recording after a length of time you select VCR Plus Timer Recording lets you set the VCR to automatically record programs by using the PlusCode numbers published in most television program schedules Your VCR automatically selects the channel you want to record so you don t have to manually select it 1 Month 8 Event Digital Timer lets you program the VCR to make up to eight unat tended recordings daily weekly or one time Automatic Playback Rewind Eject auto matically plays rewinds then ejects a tape Fast Response System positions the tape next to the playback record head for immediate playback or recording Real Time Counter with Memory displays the actual length of time a tape plays or records and allows you to mark and return to a location on the tape TUNING 179 Channel Digital PLL Cable Compatible Tuner lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels Tuner Memory Programming automatical ly stores all the active channels in your area into memory Bi Z qo WS eo 16 551 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Ei a TAPE CONTROL Index Searc
51. l Advance and Movie Advance features use index search and use repeat play Recording describes the different recording methods Additional Information includes a trouble shooting section care and maintenance proce dures and the VCR s specifications We recommend you thoroughly read at least Installation on Page 9 and VCR Setup on Page 14 to be sure you correctly install and set up your VCR When reading through this manual keep the following in mind Some buttons on the remote control also appear on the VCR You can use these buttons to operate the same functions Other procedures use only the VCR s but tons or only the remote control s Some buttons are labeled differently on the VCR and on the remote control Since you use the remote control most often to change settings and functions this manual refers only to the remote control s labels Unless otherwise noted however you can use either the remote controls or the VCR s buttons at any time All buttons switches and jacks on the VCR and all buttons on the remote control are shown in BOLD UPPERCASE letters in this manual Information that appears on the TV screen is shown in this typeface PLAY Information that appears on the VCR s dis play is shown in this typeface VCR The VCR displays menus and options on the TV you connect it to and other infor mation such as tape motion indicators the real time counter etc on its display
52. lso quickly erase all settings including the time local channels and pro grammed events then reprogram the tuner s memory See Resetting the VCR s Memory on Page 20 Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner 1 18 Press MENU to display the main menu Note To exit the programming mode dur ing Steps 2 5 press MENU again Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET UP CHANNEL then press FF IE ENGLISH Press FF again to select the broadcast sys tem TV or CATV NNEL CATV SET UP ET UP Press PLAY or STOP to highlight AUTO SET then press FF You see AUTO SET A CABLE Set your cable box or DSS receiver to the local PBS station then press CH s If you do not have a cable box or DSS receiver simply press CH s After you press CHs CH AUTO SET PRO CEEDING and the current channel number appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans through the channels and memorizes all active channels in your area When the VCR finishes scanning and stor ing channels it searches for an EDS signal and shows the following on the TV screen AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING CANCEL PUSH STOP KEY It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the EDS signal If the VCR finds a signal it automatically sets its clock to the correct time and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appears If the VCR does not detect a signal within this time AUTO CLOCK SET IN
53. m Page 45 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Servicing Your VCR There are no user serviceable parts inside your VCR If you encounter a problem that you can not correct using this manual and its trouble shooting guide take the VCR to your local RadioShack store for assistance Cleaning the Video Heads When video head cleaning becomes neces sary the following message appears on the TV screen while playing back a recorded tape Video head cleaning kits are available from your local RadioShack store Clean the heads only when the VCR displays the message shown above Be sure to use the dry type cleaning cassette Serious problems require cleaning by a trained technician For more head cleaning informa tion contact your local RadioShack store Storing Your Video Cassettes Unless you are making an automatic timer re cording eject and store the cassette before you turn off the VCR This helps protect the cassette and the VCR s internal mechanisms Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a cool dry dust free environment Store the cassettes on end not on their sides to prevent improper settling of the cassette s spools Note Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette s spools after many play ings This can make the cassette load improp erly and automatically eject when you insert it On most cassettes there is a brake release plunger on the bottom center of t
54. mark points to the desired mode IMMEDIATE RECORDING Recording a Program as You Watch It Follow these steps to record a program as you watch it If you know how long the program is you can set how long the VCR records so it stops recording automatically Note If you are watching the program on a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode and skip Steps 2 and 3 1 Turn on the VCR and the TV 2 Set the TV s tuner to the same channel as 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR 3 Press TV VCR until VCR appears 4 Load a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the VCR 5 Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed SP LP or EP appears 6 Select the signal to record see Selecting the Signal to Record 7 Model 63 only Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting See Receiv ing Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 63 Only 8 Press REC TIME The VCR starts to record and the following appears on the TV screen TO SET SPECIFIC REC TIME PLEASE PUSH REC KEY 33 T Z qo WS o Ei 16 551 fm Page 34 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Note To record without a set recording length skip Step 9 9 Press REC TIME again The recording length appears on the TV screen Repeat edly press REC TIME to advance the timer to the desired recordin
55. n differs depending on the language cur rently selected E ESPANOL Espan l I FRANCAIS Francais 3 Repeatedly press FF so the desired lan guage appears next to the fourth item 4 When you finish press MENU Resetting the VCR s Memory You can erase all settings including the time local channels and programmed events at any time Eject any loaded tape then hold down PLAY and CHANNEL s on the VCR for about 5 seconds until it turns itself off All set tings are cleared The next time you turn on the VCR it performs its initial setup sequence See Setting the On Screen Language Connection Type Channels Clock on Page 15 WY e eo 16 551 fm Page 21 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM USING THE VCR S REMOTE CONTROL WITH YOUR TV OR CABLE BOX In addition to controlling your VCR the remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV and cable box Follow these steps to pro gram the remote control with the correct manu facturer s code number for that TV and cable box Note Some brands have more than one code listed in the charts If a code does not work with your TV or cable box try another The listed codes might not work with all models from the listed manufacturers 1 Find the code for your TV and cable box in the following charts CABLE BOX BRAND CODE Archer 01 29 44 88 91 Cableview
56. o connect your VCR to a home theater system 2 Outside Antenna 75 Ohm Coax Cable 300 Ohm Lead In Wire Cable CATV Company Cable Box 75 Ohm Coax Cable ES S 300 to 75 Ohm Ex E uni y Transformer R or or zo Select the signal Stereo iue loo Cable source you have AN RECEIVER Model 63 Speakers rear Front iaht 1 a Dun Center R UDIG L VIbEO R AUDIO L 3 I O A nun O O di En il T IN 1 IN 1 3 0 x Stereo za Audio Video Cable 75 Ohm Coax Cable Video Cable oOo O a oOo TV O O O 1 Speakers 09009 L R Lr Video In Audio In Antenna In O e WB e e 16 551 fm Page 13 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM gt CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS Your VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other video source You can also connect a camcorder to the AUDIO IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 Model 114 or R AUDIO L IN 1 VIDEO IN 1 Model 63 jacks on the back of the VCR The Model 63 needs a stereo audio video cable for this connection The Model 114 needs an au dio video cable for this connection Your audio video cable not supplied must have plugs that fit the VCR s jacks and the camcorder s jacks for this connection 1 Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the AV 2 L AUDIO IN R and AV VIDEO IN jacks on the Model 63 s front panel or th
57. o select the setting you want to change then press FF 6 Follow Steps 9 13 under Setting a Timer on Page 38 to correct the selected setting 7 When you finish press PROG again then turn off the VCR AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING The VCR s automatic timer lets you program it to select an input source start recording from that source at a time you set then stop record ing at a time you set You can set up to eight timers to record any combination of weekly daily or one time events You can set the VCR to record at any time on a specific day within a 1 month period at the same time Monday through Friday DAILY or at the same time on the same day every week WEEKLY 37 Z qo 16 551 fm Page 38 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM g IN Ei Notes The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time If you set the VCR s timer to record broadcasts on different channels that start at the same time the VCR only records the broadcast that has the lowest timer num ber see Checking Changing Timers on Page 40 If two timer settings overlap the one that starts first has priority The VCR begins recording the second broadcast after the Set time for the first broadcast is over The VCR must be off at the start time you set for it to begin an automatic timer recording If there is a power failure of more than 30 minutes during a timer recording the recording does not resume afte
58. ontrol eeen err 14 Initial Set Up LA A A iia 15 Setting the On Screen Language Connection Type Channels Clock 15 Manually Setting the Clock siessen tas neran ea ei TERES EEEE EEA EAE 16 Adding Erasing Channels 2 ttr ed tech b a iE 17 Reprogramming Tuner Memory sse nemen KR KKR RR enn 18 Turning On Auto Clock Set aiii Reo tenentem OBI EE 19 Setting the Cable BOX oooocccconococcconnononccononanoncnnnnnnoncncnnnnnenncnnnnnn cnn eren ntn cnn nn i nennen nn 19 Changing the On Screen Language sse eene nennen nnne nnns 20 Resetting the VOR S Memory seurt odo iaeiae raii E EE dear near 20 Using the VCR s Remote Control with Your TV or Cable Box eene 21 Operation eene a a RR SR in SD VA KSR AR he LLL IEEE 23 Watching TV orsa rss arr Dr MR id SN 23 Using the TV s T net scan salan asta aa 23 Using Ne VOR S TUNGE 2e ehe bee ei rise bebe tet eee ce i ret vea 23 Viewing a Video Tape crisial ania aaa e nennen nennen nennen nn ETET E RA KS KRA AN KRIDE 23 Loading a Video Tape tea e en rate nh t OE e RI ELEM A 23 Playing a Video Tape mica tata lcd 24 Tape Motion Controls sasi eiis a id 24 Fast Forward Rewind and Visual Search sese 24 Freeze Frame Frame Advance sese nene nnne enne rne KKR a 25 ede Ai oriror ML o 25 Real Time Counter MEM 25 Using the Counter 1 inedite
59. ortant Most material performed in public such as concerts plays and movies or distrib uted on prerecorded video tapes is copyright ed The unauthorized recording or duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such du plication may result in fines imprisonment or both Note however that in the United States it is not a violation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to record a broadcast television pro gram for private in home viewing To dub a tape start playback on the dubbing source first see that device s instructions then start recording on the recording VCR AUDIO ONLY RECORDING MODEL 63 ONLY Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi Fi audio recordings you might want to use your VCR as an audio only recorder You can also make live recordings by connecting a pre amplifier or mixer to the VCR s AUDIO IN jacks Simply select the line input and record as usu al Caution Do not directly connect a microphone to the VCR Note For the best audio fidelity we recom mend you use high quality video tape such as Cat No 44 465 to make audio only record ings 41 Bi Z qo WY e 16 551 fm Page 42 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Ri ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR look in this chart for the problem description and its solution If your VCR s
60. playback from the beginning to the end of the tape or to the first unrecorded portion that is at least 30 seconds long AUTO REPEAT appears while the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning Once you select the repeat play mode it re mains on even after you turn off the VCR To turn off repeat play repeat Steps 1 4 and se lect OFF in Step 3 31 WY e 16 551 fm Page 32 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM RECORDING Ei There are four ways to record using your VCR Although T 160 video cassettes offer the long est recording time they contain thinner tape that is more likely to jam We suggest you use T 120 or shorter length tape Immediate recording to record a broad cast as you watch it or record one program on the VCR while you watch another on the TV VCR Plus recording to record a broad cast using the VCR s VCR Plus feature The following chart shows the maximum re cording times for different length tapes at the recording speeds Automatic timer recording to record a broadcast at a time you set TAPE LENGTH SP LP EP Dubbing to record from another tape or video source T 60 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 60 min 120 min 180 min Notes T 120 2 hours 4 hours 6 hours Your VCR automatically records the audio 120 min 240 min 360 min signal and adjusts the sound level while it 3 records T 160 2 shours 5 shours 8 hours 160 min 320 min 480 min
61. product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 7AT Printed in Japan V a
62. r normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the
63. r power is restored If there is a power failure of more than 30 minutes before a start time the VCR loses the clock setting and therefore does not start automatic timer recording However if you have an EDS channel in your area and have set the VCR to automatically set the clock from the EDS signal the clock is reset within 10 minutes after power is restored and you turn on the VCR and the VCR records at the set time s Setting a Timer Note If you use a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode and skip Steps 2 and 3 1 Turn on the VCR and the TV 2 Set the TV to the same channel as 3 CH 4 on the back of the VCR 3 Repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR appears 38 Model 63 only Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting See Receiv ing Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 63 Only on Page 33 Load a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the VCR Press PROG You see Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM then press FF The cur rent settings for up to the first four broad casts appear STOP CH sep Note If the clock is not set PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING appears then the clock setting screen appears Set the clock as described in Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 then continue with Step 8 Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or
64. rovided by some broadcasters and includes various types of information in cluding the current time If no broadcasters in your area transmit EDS signals you must man ually set the clock Automatic DST Daylight Saving Time Ad justment lets you set the VCR to automati cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight Saving Time We recommend you record the VCR s model and serial numbers here This information is on the VCR s back panel Model Serial Number Bi Z qo WY e 16 551 fm Page 6 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM b CONTENTS dJppcABtr epgees SEA 8 Supplied AGCesSOrl8s cnica dopado za 8 Moisture Condensation 0 0 00 sis sven ATA R NA KRA ARM KASTA SKANSKA SANNA KA AA ANNA ener KN 8 Using This Manta ar fond 8 Installation cocida seed dened sxbuccaenstectd eroi rela 9 Common Connections 2 0 2 2 ae a a cee ee eee a a aa a aa a a aa a aaa aa n nnn ne ERA 9 Model 63 Connections asian 10 Model 114 CONNECTIONS 2 roche ree a ai Te Fa emet Fee 0 11 Home Theater Connections Model 63 Shown sse enne 12 Camcorder Connections sissid eierdop araa iatan F DEANAR nan cnn rana 13 Gonnecting FOWO E 13 VOP Setup eet AA N E O AANE 14 Setting the VCR s Output Channel Switch esee een eren 14 Remote Gontrol 2 m dent reet a Eae a Posi ite Aia 14 Installing Batteries icono airis 14 Using the Remote C
65. set the VCR to record as many as eight broadcasts including any timer programs you want to set up see Automatic Timer Re cording on Page 37 You can set the VCR to record at any time ona specific day at the same time each week or the same time Monday through Friday Before you start be sure you have set the VCR Plus guide channels for your area see Set ting the VCR Plus Guide Channels on Page 34 Note The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time If you schedule recording of broad casts on different channels that start at the same time the VCR records the lowest timer number For more information about timer numbers see Setting a Timer on Page 38 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch Note If you are using a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set it to the video mode 2 Insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the VCR The VCR turns on 3 Repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR appears 35 16 551 fm Page 36 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM gt 4 Press PROG You see VCR Plus PROGRAM TIMER PROGRAM SELECT 4 Y KEY gt KEY MENU KEY Note If the clock is not set PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING ap pears then the clock setting screen ap pears Set the clock as described in Man ually Setting the Clock on Page 16 then continue with Step 5 5
66. t the second re cording index mark 2 and you want to watch the seventh recording at index mark 7 enter 5 to skip past index marks 3 through 6 Or if the tape is at index mark 9 and you want to watch the recording at index mark 3 enter 7 to skip backward past index marks 9 through 4 Then press FF to skip forward to that index mark or REW to skip backward When the tape reaches the selected index mark the VCR starts normal playback Index Scan 1 Press INDEX M A SKIP while the VCR is stopped or playing a tape 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight INDEX SEARCH then press FF INDEX appears 3 Press FF or REW to start the scan AUTO INDEX SEARCH appears and the VCR starts to fast forward or rewind As the tape passes an index mark the VCR enters the visual search mode for 10 seconds then resumes the fast forward or rewind EARCH 4 When you see the recording you want press PLAY Normal playback starts REPEAT PLAY You can automatically repeat playback of a tape from the beginning to the end or to a blank part instead of having the tape automat ically rewind and eject 1 While the tape is stopped press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET UP VCR then press FF The VCR highlights REPEAT PLAY 3 Press FF so ON appears 4 Press MENU twice to exit the menu 5 Press PLAY to start repeat playback REP appears The VCR repeats
67. till does not work properly contact your local RadioShack store PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power The power cord is not connected Plug the power cord into an AC outlet Timer recording did not work or a broadcast was recorded at the wrong time VCR Plus recording did not work or a broadcast was re corded at the wrong time or on the wrong channel The power is on Turn off the power The timer is not set or is set incorrectly Check the timer settings The power is on Turn off the power VCR Plus is not set or is set incorrectly Check the VCR Plus settings The guide channels are not set correctly Check the guide channel settings Cannot record The erase protection tab is missing Place a piece of tape over the tab hole Picture is poor on playback The TV is not set to the proper channel Set the TV to Channel 3 or 4 The TV s fine tuning is not set correctly Fine tune your TV Audio video connections are incorrect Check all connections The playback picture is dis torted The video heads are dirty See Cleaning the Video Heads on Page 45 The VCR might not have adjusted the tracking correctly You might need to manually adjust tracking see Tracking on Page 26 No picture on playback The TV is not set to the proper channel Set it to Channel 3 or 4 or to its audio video input if you connected it to the V
68. ting the Clock Follow these steps to set the VCR to not search for an EDS signal then to manually set the clock Notes The clock must be accurately set for proper automatic timer recording We suggest you refer to a radio station or time temperature service for the correct time If you do not press a button within 5 min utes in Steps 2 9 the clock is not set Start again from Step 1 eb A 16 551 fm Page 17 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM Press MENU to display the main menu Note To exit the programming mode at any time press MENU Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET CLOCK then press FF Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light MANUAL SET then press FF Y Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the correct month then press FF Repeat Step 4 to select the correct date year and hour then press FF Note Your VCR uses a 12 hour clock Be sure you correctly set AM or PM Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select a minute that is 1 or 2 minutes after the current time then press FF For example if it is 42 minutes past the hour right now enter 43 minutes This gives you time to complete this procedure before starting the clock Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to set DST daylight saving time to ON or OFF When you set DST to ON the VCR auto matically adds 1 hour on the first Sunday in April and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sun
69. y adjust tracking see Tracking on Page 26 43 B xL 16 551 fm Page 44 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM o CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus 4 Head VHS HQ VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The fol lowing suggestions will help you care for your VCR so you can enjoy it for years Keep the VCR dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain min erals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the VCR only in normal temperature environments Temperature ex tremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the VCR away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Handle the VCR gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cas es and can cause the VCR to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type in the remote control Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your VCR remote control s electronic parts Wipe the VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the VCR Modifying or tampering with the VCR s internal components can cause a malfunction invalidating your VCR s warranty and voiding your FCC authorization to operate it If your VCR is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance WY e eo 16 551 f
70. y appear on the dis play Since cable companies sometimes desig nate cable channels with letters or letter number combinations a channel number you see on the VCR s display might differ from the channel number displayed on your cable box You might need to experi ment to determine the proper cable chan nel designations for your cable system For more information contact your local cable company Two cable channels are designated for audio only 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan nel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch Note If you are using a TV monitor con nected to the VCR s R AUDIO L VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 2 Repeatedly press TV VCR until VCR appears 3 To manually select a channel you can press CH s or t to have the tuner automati cally advance to the next channel stored in the tuner s memory Note If you press CH s when the tuner is at the highest programmed channel or CH t when the tuner is at the lowest pro grammed channel the VCR enters the audio video mode and LINE1 or LINE2 appears on the TV see Selecting the Sig nal to Record on Page 33 Continue to press CH s or t until the highest or lowest programmed channel appears Or to directly select a channel press the number buttons on the remote control for the desired channel Notes Precede a single digit number with a 0 for example 01 02 and so on To enter a three digit numb
71. you watch Commercial Advance does not erase com mercials from the tape it simply marks them Recording a Broadcast with Commercial Advance Marking Follow these steps to have the VCR automati cally memorize the beginning and end of com mercials while it records a program so it can mark the tape later 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light SET UP VCR then press FF 27 Z qo g IN Ei 16 551 fm Page 28 Tuesday July 20 1999 5 13 PM 3 If necessary repeatedly press PLAY or memory becomes full the remaining com STOP to highlight SET UP COMMER mercials are not marked A The Commercial Advance feature turns off Sorte if there is a power failure If you rewind the tape and start another recording before power is turned off com mercials might not be correctly marked Marking an Unmarked Tape 4 Press FF You see You can go back and add Commercial Ad HAL ADV vance markings to a tape you ve already re OFF corded AUTO TAPE 1 Insert the tape on which you want to add the marking s Be sure the erase protec y tion tab is in place see Erase Protection on Page 32 5 Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high light C A RECORD then press FF to 2 Use FF or REW to position the tape to a select ON or OFF point 2 to 3 minutes before the first com mercial begins ON With this setting when you pr

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