Optimus - Katadyn Products Inc. 111 User's Manual
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1. 26 ilem 27 ise dM 27 Tape Selection rtt 27 Erase Protection 27 Selecting the Signal to Record i nnns 28 Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 61 Only 28 Imrriediate Hecorditig cte ptt ren emet rte perds 29 Automatic Timer Recording essre earan aE EN enne enne ener e nnne nene 30 Dubbifng iR I Rn REG 33 Audio Only Recording Model 61 Only 33 Additional Information 34 e alts 34 Care and Maintenance 35 Specifications 2 45 55 dece tee e 37 et B WY eo 16 548 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACCESSORIES Be sure to remove these items before you store the packing material Remote Control 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Depending upon your audio video system set up you might need additional cables or adapt ers Read Installation on Page 8 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 plu2. M BH 7 hoop cse PE 7 Moisture Condensation 7 Using This Manual iii vate ans 7 Installation g 8 Connections etie eo reete ott Ee nee te tete 8 Home Theater Connections Model 61 Only mene 11 Camcorder Connections A 12 Connecting ninm the Em aman get menm 12 VCR SOUUp e 13 Setting the SGH 4 SWR e Reate be Eee xe EE Te 13 Remote Control TEES 13 Initial Up ieee een a ee 14 Setting the Remote Controls Codes 19 Me 20 Watching TM ie D ette tete Mt uet 20 Viewing a Video Tape en Ru eo eed a a scone 21 Special FUNCIONS ette nete cet annia 22 SpeclalBISplays song ise m hp er b rea RN RM 22 Skipping Commercials ce dn dee 22 Tape Motion Gontrols rct tope 24 Real Time Counter 25 Locking the VOR c ER e i E ee e e ets 25 Repeat Play diae A ne uepeeBueent iP DEDE 25 Ies m
3. EAE EN 80 Hz 10 kHz ttl dea ebd abet Eee tutem Hd 80 Hz 5 kHz Hi Fi Audio Model 61 only In All Modes 20 Hz 20kHz Power Requirement 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption Model 141 de ee as te teste le Lun 18 Watts Model 61 3 imos itio abet deb ht iter isis a 23 Watts Dimensions x W x D 31 2 x 149he x 111 4 Inches 8 9 x 37 x 28 5 cm Weight Model RERO 7 lbs 15 oz 3 2 kg Modeka M 8 Ibs oz 3 7 kg Specifications are typical individual units may vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice B 4 16 548 fm Page 39 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM b NOTES 39 B gt 46 16 548 fm Page 40 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers Within this period we will repair it with out charge for parts and labor Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra
4. Playing a Video Tape 1 Load a video tape 2 If playback does not automatically begin press PLAY The VCR plays the tape Notes The following screen appears when you press PLAY FF REW or REC TIME with out inserting a cassette NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE Duriny prayvacr 7 Automatically adjusts tracking but you can manually adjust it if necessary see Manually Adjusting Tracking on Page 26 3 Model 61 only Follow these steps to choose the type of audio you want the Model 61 to play back To select the audio output option a Press MENU hightlight SET UP VCR using SEL s t then press SET b Highlight SET AUDIO MODE using SEL s t then press SET c Highlight PLAY AUDIO using SEL s t then press SET until the desired option HIFI or NORMAL appears d Repeatedly press MENU to return to the normal screen Note If you play a tape recorded on a standard VCR the Model 61 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 STOP EJECT on the VCR Notes If the tape reaches the end before you press STOP the VCR automatically stops the tape and completely rewinds it If the erase protection tab has been removed the VCR then ejects the cas sette When the VCR is off you can press STOP EJECT to eject a tape The VCR ejects the tape then tur
5. e 16 548 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM e e Cat No 16 548 631 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment MODEL 111 MODEL 61 4 Head VHS HQ VCR 4 Head VHS HQ Hi Fi VCR t OPTIMUS aa Page 2 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 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 operating instruc t
6. 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever is not an active channel in your N area When VCR appears on the display the VCR sends the signal from the video source con nected to its IN FROM ANT or AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN or AV2 VIDEO AUDIO IN terminals to the TV on the channel you selected 2 Put fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Note The 3 CH 4 switch has no effect on the TV when the VCR is off or if you connected a TV with separate audio video input jacks to the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks REMOTE CONTROL Installing the 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 Note If the remote control does not work or operates poorly replace both batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Using the Remote Control Never leave dead or weak batteries in th use the remote control aim it at the front of remote control Batteries can leak chemi VCR and press the desired function but cals that can damage your remote control tons Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly do not bury or burn them 4je P 16 548 fm Page 14 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 INITIAL SET UP After you press CHs the VCR scans through t
7. TO RECORD Follow these steps to select the signal to record from the IN FROM ANT jack or an au dio video source 1 Press MENU The TV displays the main menu 2 Press SEL s t to highlight SET UP VCR then press SET The TV displays the SET UP VCR menu 3 Press SEL s t to highlight INPUT SELECT then press SET so the TV dis plays the desired indicator TUNER to record from a source connected to the IN FROM ANT terminal LINE 1 or LINE 2 to record from a source connected to the AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN or AV2 AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks Notes To select LINE 1 or LINE 2 you can also press CH s t to set the VCR to one channel higher than the highest channel number or one channel lower than the lowest channel number Select LINE 1 for recording signals from the back AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN jacks or LINE 2 for recording signals from the front AV2 AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks RECEIVING RECORDING STEREO SAP BROADCASTS MODEL 61 ONLY The Model 61 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 DISPLAY to display the audio programs available on the broadcast you are currently tuned to The TV displays STEREO SAP and MONO Audio modes that are not available are shown in parenthesis The current audio mode is indicated by an arrow When the broadcast contains a SAP second ary audio program signal you can choose to reco
8. the Signal to Record on Page 28 Continue to press CH s t until the highest or lowest pro grammed channel appears 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 number press 100 Then enter the second and third digits in the channel number Model 61 only If you receive MTS stereo or SAP broadcasts see Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 61 Only on Page 28 Bi N eo 16 548 fm Page 21 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Ei 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 AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 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 qd a A The VCR automatically turns on If the erase protection tab has been removed from the cas sette playback automatically begins see Erase Protection on Page 27 Caution Never insert anything except a VHS video cassette into the cassette compartment Anything else might damage the VCR
9. MENU at any time The VCR tries to automatically set the clock after programming all the active channels Turning On Auto Clock Set If you manually set the VCR s clock then find that EDS is available in your area you can turn on the auto clock set feature This ensures that the VCR sets itself to the correct time after a power failure of less than 24 hours 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Use SEL s t to highlight SET CLOCK then press SET 3 Use SEL s t to highlight AUTO SET then press SET AUTO SET MANUAL SET SELECT SET PUSH SET KEY PUSH SELECT A Y E END PUSH MENU KEY 4 Follow the on screen instructions T p e e A 16 548 fm Page 17 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Changing the On Screen Language You can change the on screen language at any time 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Use SEL s t to highlight the fourth item then press SET SET UP VCR SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNE L ENGLISH PUSH SELECT SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY Note The title of the fourth item differs depending on the current language If the current language is English the title shows Spanish and French IDIOMA LANGUE If it is in French the title shows in English and Spanish LANGUAGE IDIOMA If it is in Spanish the title shows in French and English LANGUE LAN GUAGE 3 Press SET so the desired appears nex
10. Note If you are watching the program on a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV moni tor to the TV mode Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to watch Press STOP to stop recording before the set time 29 g Ei 16 548 fm Page 30 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 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 program timers to record any combination of weekly daily or one time events You can set the VCR to record at any time ona 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 Notes The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time If you program the VCR s timer to record broadcasts on different channels that start at the same time the VCR only records the program that has the lowest program number If two timer programs overlap the one that starts first has priority The VCR begins recording the second program after the first program ends The VCR must be off at the programmed time for it to make an automatic timer recording If there is a power failure of more than 3 minutes during a timer recording the recording does not resume afte
11. Your VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other video source Notes The Model 61 shown needs a stereo audio video cable for this connection The Model 111 not shown needs an audio video cable for this connection 1 Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the AV 2 AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the VCR 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 When you plug in the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of longer than 24 hours the VCR prompts you to select a language then automatically sets channels and the time When you unplug the VCR and reconnect it within 24 hours or after a power failure of less than 24 hours the VCR starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data Service EDS signal see Turn ing On Auto Clock Set on Page 16 12 t Dp a 82 T Page 13 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM VCR SETUP SETTING THE 3 CH 4 SWITCH 1 Press the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift off the cover in the direction If you connected the VCR s OUT TO TV termi of the arrow nal to a TV or another VCR set the VCR s
12. button does not function To unlock the VCR press and hold STOP on the VCR for about 7 seconds The TV displays VCR LOCK OFF and all controls now work REPEAT PLAY This function lets you automatically repeat playback of a tape from the beginning to the end or to a blank part instead of having the tape automatically rewind and eject 1 While the tape is stopped press MENU to display the main menu 2 Press SEL s t to highlight SET UP VCR then press SET 3 Press SEL s t to highlight REPEAT PLAY Then press SET so ON appears SETUP VCR EI WZEN ON INPUT SELECT TUNER SET UP COMMERCIAL ADV SELECT PUSH SELECT A V S PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 4 Repeatedly press MENU to return to the normal display 5 Press PLAY to start repeat playback REP appears on the VCR s display The VCR repeats playback from the beginning to the end of the tape or to the first unrecorded portion that is at least 30 seconds long The TV displays AUTO REPEAT while the VCR re winds the tape to the beginning 25 a N eo 16 548 fm Page 26 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Ei Once you select the repeat play mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR To turn off repeat play select OFF in Step 3 TRACKING Digital Auto Tracking System The auto tracking system automatically adjusts tracking when you start playback When differe
13. 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 31 T 16 548 fm Page 32 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 g Ei Monitoring an Automatic Timer Clearing a Program Timer Recording If the timer recording has not yet started 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan 1 Follow Steps 1 3 under Checking Chang nel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch ing Program Timers Note If you are using a TV monitor that is 2 Highlight the program you want to clear connected to the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT then press CLEAR jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 3 Press PROG to return to the normal screen 2 Press TV VCR until the VCR displays VCR Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one timer program entered hecking Changing Program Timer VEN Chec g C anging mrogra E If a timer recording is in progress 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan 1 Press POWER to stop timer recording The nel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch TV displays TO CANCEL TIMER REC Note If you are using a TV monitor that is PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY if are connected to the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 2 Turn on the VCR and press TV VCR until watching the signal from the VCR Within 10 seconds press POWER then STOP TIMER disappears fro
14. lets you program the VCR to make up to eight unat tended recordings daily weekly or one time within a 1 month period Automatic Playback Rewind Eject auto matically plays rewinds and ejects a tape if the tape s erase protection tab is removed Fast Response System positions the video cassette s 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 TAPE CONTROL Fast Forward Rewind with Visual Search Freeze Frame Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Rewind Bi WY eo 16 548 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM OTHER FEATURES Multichannel Television Sound MTS Mod el 61 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 h
15. or cable were connected directly to the TV Use the TV as you normally would Using the VCR s Tuner 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 AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the video mode 2 Press TV VCR until VCR appears on the VCR s display Selecting Channels 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 they 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 20 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 of the cable channels are designated for audio only To manually select a channel press CH s t The tuner automatically advances 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 programmed channel the VCR enters the audio video mode and LINE 1 or LINE 2 appears on the TV see Selecting
16. 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 in staller s attention to Section 820 40 of the Na tional Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particu lar specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this VCR 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 SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the VCR s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the VCR s case This symbol is intended to inform you that im portant operating and maintenance instruc tions are included in the literature accompanying this VCR p a WY 16 548 fm Page 4 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Ei a FEATURES Your Optimus Model 111 4 Head VHS HQ VCR Model 61 4 Head VHS HQ Hi Fi VCR of fers some of the most advanced features avail able in home video cassette recorders Your VCR s PLL phase lo
17. 9 4 54 Model 111 Connections Outside Antenna 300 Ohm Lead In Wire 300 to 75 Ohr X Transformer or TII Cable CATV ay Cable Box D Coax Cable 1 IN FROM I ANT 1 1 1 I I AUDIO1 vipEo1 VHF UHF QUT OUT OUTTOTV 0000 Audio Videc Cable Antenna In Connection KS VHF UHF Splitter Combiner Video In Audio In ntenna In Antenna In 10 WY eo 16 548 fm Page 11 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS MODEL 61 ONLY Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system Outside Antenna 1 300 Ohm Lead In Wire 300 to 75 Ohm Transformer or etait Shine Se Sie eus a Sree aio v 75 Ohm Coax Cable Tm Cable CATV 75 Oh Company Cable Coax Cable Select the signal source you have Audio Video Cable A V RECEIVER Speakers Front Left Right Stereo Audio Video 2 N D 7 IN FROM ANT Y amp AUDIO 1 TERES D bio 1 Gal pd ISK 22 i VHF UHF TV Monitor OUT IN OUT JN DEO VIDEO 1 75 Ohm Coax Cable 1 Speakers Video In pus Antenna In vV e e 16 548 fm Page 12 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS
18. R 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 and might in validate your VCR s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your VCR is not per forming as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 35 B t 46 E D 16 548 fm Page 36 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 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 Dirty video heads can cause the playback pic ture to become blurred even though the audio signal is clear Video head cleaning kits are available from your local RadioShack store Clean the heads only when picture quality is af fected 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
19. Use shielded audio video cables jacks with phono type connectors to connect the source to the VCR s input jacks INPUT is not set correctly Select LINE 1 or LINE 2 No stereo sound for a stereo You have not connected the VCR s AUDIO OUT jacks to a ste recording Model 61 only reo system or stereo TV Connect the jacks to a stereo output The audio out setting is not correctly set Set it to STEREO The tracking is not properly adjusted Adjust the tracking 34 B t gt mL WY e 82 16 548 fm Page 35 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 111 4 Head VHS HQ VCR Model 61 4 Head VHS HQ Hi Fi VCR is an exam ple of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the VCR 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 NO tremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts f 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 e es and can cause the VCR to work improperly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Old batteries can leak chemi cals that damage your VC
20. arp 06 07 Sony 08 Sylvania 05 Toshiba 09 Zenith 04 BRAND CODE Archer 01 29 44 88 91 Cableview 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 Curtis 08 09 56 61 87 90 Diamond 01 29 44 88 91 Drake 37 Eagle 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 98 Eastern 28 GC Brand 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 GeminiRegal 04 85 General 57 Electric General 01 02 03 04 34 Instruments 55 83 85 91 93 95 Hamlin 14 15 28 41 97 Hitachi 31 79 Jerrold 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 Macom 31 79 Magnavox 25 26 Matsushita 16 17 Movietime 32 38 40 Movietime 29 32 39 42 44 88 Optimus 44 88 Panasonic 16 17 Philips 13 20 23 24 96 Pioneer 05 06 78 Pulser 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 RadioShack 44 88 RCA 16 17 Realistic 44 88 1 et B 16 548 fm Page 19 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 T a If the device does not function repeat Step A CODE 2 and try other codes for the manufacturer If it still does not function you must use the Regal 14 41 original remote control supplied with your Regency 28 TV or cable box Rembrandt 29 32 39 42 44 88 Notes Samsung 32 40 42 78 94 e The codes you programmed might be Scientific 08 09 56 61 87 90 erased if you remove the batteries from the Atlantic remote control If this happens re enter Sheritech 27 the code
21. 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 only refers to the remote control s labels But unless otherwise noted you can use either the remote control s 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 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 WY 16 548 fm Page 8 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Ei INSTALLATION COMMON CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustrations on Pages 9 and 10 for these connections Note Some connections shown in this section might require additional supplies available from your local RadioShack store b Connect the VCR to your TV for playback You can connect Your VCR s OUT TO TV jack to your TV s antenna jack using a 75 o
22. cked loop tuning ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels The VCR s full function universal re mote control and on screen programming make the VCR easy to use The front panel au dio video jacks make it easy to connect to a camcorder Your VCR offers all these features Note The Model 61 includes all of the Model 111 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 Auto Tracking System automatically ad justs tracking when you start playback Auto Repeat Playback automatically re winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the end of the tape or the record ing 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 1 Month 8 Event Digital Timer
23. dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN TIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties there fore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 7A6 Printed in Japan WY je
24. e SEL s t to select the correct month then press SET SELECT MONTH BY SELECT A Y KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH MENU KEY Use SEL s t to select the correct date then press SET Use SEL s t to select the correct year then press SET Use SEL s t to select the correct hour then press SET Your VCR uses a 12 hour clock Be sure you correctly set AM or PM Use SEL s t to select a time 1 or 2 minutes after the current time then press SET For example if it is 42 minutes past the hour right now enter 43 or 44 minutes now This gives you time to complete this proce dure before starting the clock 8 Use SEL s t 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 day in October Review the entered information SET CLOCK 2 2 1996 FRI TO START PUSH MENU KEY If the information is not correct move the cursor to the wrong entry using SET or CLEAR and enter the correct information When the information is correct press MENU twice when the time reaches the minute you set in Step 7 The clock setting display changes to the normal display and the clock starts running Note Seconds begin counting from 00 when you press MENU twice et B vV e e 16 548 fm Page 16 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Adding Erasing Channels We
25. ecorded on the tape Yes 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 cial advance marked tape in another VCR Yes but commercials will only be skipped if the other VCR also has commercial advance Can I mark a record ing that was made on another VCR No 23 et B Ei Ei 16 548 fm Page 24 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 TAPE MOTION CONTROLS Fast Forward Rewind and Visual Search To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped press FAST F To rewind the tape quickly when it is stopped press REW You cannot see the tape picture or hear the tape sound when you use fast forward or rewind but you can use the counter to locate a specific section of tape To use visual search begin tape playback Then press FAST F to search forward or REW to search in reverse Press PLAY to return to normal playback Notes VCR must appear on the VCR s display to use visual search During visual search the sound is muted and the picture quality is lower than during normal playback The search picture is best with tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed If you press POWER while a tape is rewind ing the VCR automatically turns off when rewinding is complete Freeze Frame Freeze frame lets you st
26. ect the minute and press SET Repeat Step 9 to set the end time Use SEL s t to select the channel To record from a source connected to the AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN or AV2 jacks press SEL s t until the TV displays LINE 1 or LINE 2 12 13 14 15 Use SEL s t to select the tape speed SP LP or EP Double check all the set information If the information is correct press PROG If an entry is not correct press SET or CLEAR to move the cursor to the wrong entry enter the correct information then press PROG Note The TV displays PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE if you did not correctly enter a timer program before pressing PROG Check and correct the program then press PROG again The TV displays the timer program set tings To enter more programs use SEL s t to select another program number and repeat Steps 7 13 Press PROG again The TV briefly displays TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORD ING Press POWER to turn off the VCR The VCR displays TIMER Notes Be sure that the VCR displays TIMER when you turn it off If it does not appear check your programming If you insert a cassette with its erase protection tab removed and set the VCR s timer the VCR ejects the cassette and flashes TIMER on the display If you set up the VCR to record a cable program through a cable box be sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the desired station before the timer pro gram starts You
27. el Then press VCR TV so VCR appears on in memory The VCR displays the follow the VCR s display Ing 3 Select the on screen language press CHs for English CHt for Spanish or VCR TV for French SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH VCR CH ENGLISH PULSE VCR CH v ESPANOL APP VCR TV FRANCAIS When the TV displays the following set your cable box to the local PBS station if you have a cable box then press CHs CHANNEL CL CONNECT ANTENN AND IF YOU USE A BOX TUNE IT TO YOL LOCAL PBS CH THE L PLEASE PUSH CH NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the EDS signal If the VCR does not detect an EDS signal within about 30 seconds it automatically displays the manual clock setting screen 1 a WY eo 16 548 fm Page 15 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Manually Setting the Clock Note The clock must be accurately set for proper automatic timer and quick timer record ing We suggest you refer to a radio station or time temperature service for the correct time If the SET CLOCK menu already appears on the screen skip to Step 3 1 Press MENU Use SEL s t to highlight SET CLOCK then press SET Use SEL s t to highlight MANUAL SET then press SET AUTO SET MANUAL SET SELECT PUSH SELECT A Y SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY Us
28. elpful instructions on the TV screen for setting the clock programming timers and starting quick timer recordings You can select English French or Spanish instructions Universal Remote Control lets you control your VCR plus TVs and cable boxes produced by other manufacturers Memory Sentinel protects clock settings tuner programming information timer memory settings in case of a power loss The clock continues to run for 3 minutes and tuner programming information and timer memory settings are kept for 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 stations You can also manually set the clock Note EDS is provided 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 VCR Lock lets you set the VCR to prevent young children from operating it We recommend you record the VCR s model and serial number here This information is on the VCR s back panel Model Serial Number P de 16 548 fm Page 6 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Ei CONTENTS INI gee
29. g 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 Setup includes procedures for preparing and using the remote control setting the on Screen programming language setting the channels your VCR can tune and setting the clock Basic Operation explains how to watch TV using the TV s or VCR s tuner select channels using the VCR s tuner and load and play a vid eo tape Special Functions describes what appears on the VCR s display and the TV screen and how to fast forward and rewind a tape use the VCR s special playback display and search features set the tracking manually improve playback of worn or damaged video tapes use skip search and use VCR lock Recording describes the different methods for recording Additional Information includes a trouble shooting section care and maintenance proce dures and the VCR s specifications We recommend that you read through at least Installation on Page 8 and VCR Setup on Page 13 thoroughly 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
30. ge 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 If 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 VCR 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
31. he channels and memorizes all Setting the On Screen Language the active channels in your area Channels Clock To skip tuner programming press MENU Then see Manually Setting the Clock on When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on Page 15 to set the clock or when you turn it on after power was inter rupted longer than 24 hours the VCR prompts you to select a language and then scans for active channels in your area and stores them When the VCR finishes scanning and stor ing channels it searches for an EDS signal and if it finds one automatically sets its clock to the correct time In many areas the Public Broadcasting Ser Notes vice PBS station broadcasts a 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 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 tuner pro 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR gramming If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna cable TV or other signal source through the IN FROM ANT termi 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 nal the VCR does not store any chann
32. hm coaxial cable Caution Never connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack to a terminal that has an antenna connected Doing so can interfere with other receivers Your VCR s OUT TO TV jack to your TV s separate VHF UHF antenna jacks using a 75 ohm coaxial cable and a VHF UHF splitter combiner Your VCR s AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 OUT jacks to your TV s audio video jacks using a audio video cable Note For the best quality recordings use high quality A V cables to make these connections 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 wire and a 300 to 75 ohm transformer to the VCR s IN FROM ANT jack Your CATV cable company using the 75 ohm coaxial cable directly from the cable company to the VCR s IN FROM ANT jack A 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 ser vice providers offer connection help You can also connect an optional video source such as a camcorder another VCR or a DSS system to
33. 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 improperly load and automatically eject when you insert it On most cassettes there is a brake release plunger on the bottom center of the cassette Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plunger This loosens the tape WY eo 16 548 fm Page 37 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM SPECIFICATIONS Television System aereos i a i iik NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System cet cone ec reat e E a e Four Head Double Azimuth AAAS A K Ea A EEA ANRE ASEAS 1 2 Inch Tape Speed 1 31 Inch second 33 35 mm s E deed atem tA e reo eatis 0 65 Inch second 16 67 mm s M M 0 43 Inch second 11 12 mm s Tuner Channels MM Channels 2 13 UHE eI Channels 14 69 125 Channels HE GonVertel n e Eie bae ston te e ei fe EE Led ELE Ren Built in VHF Converter Converter Outputs ce eder ete deep aad tee vice Lose S eR Exe e Tu Channel 3 or 4 Terminals Antenna Input x t eee Pto cce d Eee dta te ede VHF UHF F Type A
34. ions 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 ot recom ing one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into mended bythe VOR manufacturer 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 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 py the Manufacturer 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna VOR Any mounting of the appliance should or cable system is connected to the VCR be su
35. ity is not as high as a recording made at the SP speed TAPE SELECTION The quality of tape you use greatly affects record playback quality and the life of the VCR 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 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 The following chart shows the maximum cording times for different length tapes at the recording speeds TAPE LENGTH SP LP EP T 60 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 60 min 120 min 180 min utes utes utes T 120 2 hours 4 hours 6 hours 120 min 240 min 360 min utes utes utes T 160 2 shours 5 3hours 8 hours 160 min 320 min 480 min utes utes utes 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 Tape 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 27 1 T g Ei 16 548 fm Page 28 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 SELECTING THE SIGNAL
36. m the VCR s display the VCR displays VCR 3 Press PROG The TV displays the first four programs P DT STRAT STOP CH SPD 1DAY 9 00A12 00A 08 SP 3 10 i 4 SU 9 00 10 00 L SLP SELECT 1 8 PUSH a v KEY PUSH PROG KEY 4 Select the program you want to change using SEL s t then press SET 5 Follow Steps 8 12 under Setting the Pro gram Timer Page 30 to correct the entry you want 6 After checking or correcting a program press PROG again then turn off the VCR B 4 WY eo 16 548 fm Page 33 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 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 for the various possible connections Notes Always use video quality shielded cables with phono type connectors to connect the device to the VCR Do not use standard audio patch cords Most material performed in public such as concerts plays and movies or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted The unauthorized recording or duplication of cop
37. ns itself off 21 WY 16 548 fm Page 22 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 Ei SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS Blue Screen Display The blue screen display appears when you se lect the VCR mode play unrecorded portions of a tape or when you tune to a weak TV sta tion The blue screen also appears if you set the VCR to the audio video mode when the AU DIO VIDEO IN jacks are not receiving any sig nals Note The VCR does not record the blue screen On Screen Display To view your VCR s current operating mode and other information about your VCR press DISPLAY You see the broadcast type stereo SAP or both Model 61 only current func tion time channel counter and tape speed on the TV screen Press DISPLAY 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 29 Function Indicators When you press a function button such as STOP the selected function indicator 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 on the TV screen SKIPPING COMMERCIALS Your VCR s commercial advance feature can automatically detect and mark the beginning and end of commercials in recordings over 15 minu
38. nt 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 the tracking see Manually Adjusting Tracking Manually Adjusting Tracking If the VCR s picture is poor press and hold down CH s or t to manually adjust the tracking To return to the automatic tracking system press CH s and t at the same time or turn pow er off then back on Notes You might need to slightly readjust tracking for each tape you load If the sound of a recording made on another VHS Hi Fi VCR is poor you might improve it by adjusting the tracking If tracking is incorrect the HI FI indicator Model 61 only does not appear on the display WY eo 16 548 fm Page 27 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM RECORDING There are three ways to record using your VCR immediate recording automatic timer re cording and dubbing 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 Pro tection on this page RECORDING SPEEDS You can select one of three VHS recording playback speeds SP standard play LP long play and EP extended 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 qual
39. ntenna Output Ma Mn VHF UHF F Type eere e eet en lect ree eine Phono Connector Audio Input OutpUt uii Rr Et eie uth A ipei sida Phono Connector Video Output Levl nosvin ase ve nee E un 1 0 Vp p Video Qutput Impedatice eet aetate tes erbe 750 Audio Output Level eet te ERREUR Ct nee Eoo Eee 8 dBV Audio NR UU ME 1 Video Input eee enti serui eu 0 5 1 5 Vp p Video Inputs lMpedance hata eh ites HE Ecce pee E DE ete teo ee alerts 75 Audio Input Le vel 10 dBV Audio Input 47 Video S N Ratio weighted 43 dB nine ee 41 dB Audio S N Ratio Regular Audio weighted 43 dB zT Ert 41 dB Hi Fi Audio Model 61 only Dynamic Range lE More than 90 dB RE ete eee esed oe Persae eee ieee eo esq More than 90 dB lE More than 90 dB 37 B 46 16 548 fm Page 38 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM N g 7 Frequency Response Regular Audio
40. o eight timer recording times or 40 commercial locations in memory at one time When the memory becomes full the remaining commercials are not marked The commercial advance feature turns off 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 Playing Back with Commercial Advance Marking Follow these steps to select how the VCR op erates when you play a tape with commercial advance markings 1 2 Press MENU to display the main menu Use SEL s t to highlight SET UP VCR Then press SET Use SEL s t to highlight SET UP COMMER CIAL ADV Then press SET Use SEL s t to highlight C A PLAYBACK Then press SET to select AUTO or MANU AUTO The VCR automatically skips marked commercial blocks MANU The VCR skips commercials only when you press C A SKIP during playback Push MENU three times to return to the normal screen Notes Commercial advance does 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 VCR advance through commercials The VCR advances through 3 minutes of commercials in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is EP In SP it takes about 25 to 35 seconds Are commercials still r
41. op 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 the 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 on Page 27 Notes If you leave the VCR in the freeze frame mode for 3 minutes the VCR stops playing the tape 24 To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze frame picture press and hold CH s t until the picture is clear Frame Advance 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 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 Notes During slow motion the sound is muted and the picture quality is lower than during normal playback Slow motion picture qual ity is best with tapes recorded at the SP or EP speed If you leave the VCR in the slow motion mode for 3 minutes the VCR stops playing the tape If the slow motion picture is poor press and hold CH s t until the picture improves eb E A 16 548 fm Page 25 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM REAL TIME COUNTER U
42. r power is restored If there is a power failure of more than 3 minutes before a programmed start time the VCR loses the clock setting and there fore does not start automatic timer record ing However if you have an EDS channel in your area and set the VCR to automati cally set the clock from the EDS signal the clock is reset within 10 minutes after power is restored and the VCR records at the programmed time s 30 Setting the Program Timer Note To program the timers you can use the VCR s front panel buttons instead of the re mote control Use PLAY as SEL s REW as SEL t and FF as SET 1 Turn on the VCR and the TV Note If you use a TV monitor that is con nected to the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks set it to the video mode and skip Steps 2 and 3 2 Set the TV to the same channel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch 3 Press TV VCR until the VCR displays VCR 4 Model 61 only Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting See Receiv ing Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 61 Only on Page 28 5 Insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the VCR 6 Press PROG on the remote control The TV displays the timer setting menu Note If the clock is not set the screen shows PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING and then goes to the clock setting screen Set the clock as described under Manually Setting the Clock on Page 15 7 If you have already entered a program
43. rd the main stereo signal the SAP signal or a mono signal by changing the setting in the SET UP VCR menu 1 Press MENU highlight SET UP VCR using SEL s t then press SET 2 Highlight SET AUDIO MODE using SEL s t then press SET 3 Highlight AUDIO MODE using SEL s t then press SET until the desired option REO SAP or MONO appears on the screen 4 Repeatedly press MENU to return to the normal screen et B Ei Ei 16 548 fm Page 29 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 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 Note If you are watching the program a TV monitor that is connected to the VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks set the TV monitor to the vid eo mode and skip Steps 2 and 3 1 2 Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV s tuner to the same channel as the VCR s 3 CH 4 switch Press TV VCR until the VCR displays VCR Insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the VCR Press SPEED on the remote control until the TV displays the desired recording speed SP LP or EP Select the signal to record see Selecting the Signal to Record on Page 28 Model 61 only Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting See Receiv ing Recording Ste
44. re the follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide mounting accessory e ommended 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 PEAD IN SS RUNON Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet and the ANTENNA back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure NEC 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 L PORE SERVE SROUNDING S92RQRA NEC ART 250 PART H 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Commercial Advance is a trademark of A
45. recommend you check the channels the VCR automatically stored It might have stored a distant weak channel that you normally would not watch or it might have missed a channel you want to store CHANNEL 08 DELETED or ADDED If the tuner stores a channel that you do not want tune to that channel and press ADD DLT CHANNEL nn DELETED appears on the TV and the unwanted channel is erased from the tuner s memory If you want to program a weak channel that au tomatic programming missed enter the desired channel number using the remote control s number buttons Then press ADD DLT CHAN NEL nn ADDED appears on the TV and the channel is added to the memory 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 Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Use SEL s t to highlight SET UP CHAN NEL then press SET SET UP VCR SET CLOCK IDIOMA LANGUE ENGL I SH SELECT PUSH SELECT A Y SET PUSH SET KEY PUSH MENU KEY END 3 Press SET to select the broadcast system either TV or CATV SET UP CHANNEL NENAS CATV AUTO SET SELECT PUSH SELECT SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 4 Press SEL t to highlight AUTO SET then press SET Then press CH s to start auto channel memory programming Notes To exit the programming mode press
46. reo SAP Broadcasts Model 61 Only on Page 28 Press REC TIME on the remote control or REC TIME and PLAY at the same time on the VCR The VCR starts to record and the TV screen shows TO SET SPECIFIC REC TIME PLEASE PUSH REC KEY Note To record without a set duration just skip Step 9 The VCR begins to record Press REC TIME again The TV displays the recording length Repeatedly press REC TIME to advance the timer to the desired recording length The recording length advances in 30 minute increments up to 2 hours then 1 hour increments up to 4 hours Notes To ensure that you record all the desired program set the recording length longer than the program length To display the remaining recording time press DISPLAY during a timed recording To temporarily stop the tape during a recording press PAUSE STILL Press PAUSE STILL again to resume recording If you leave the VCR paused for 3 min utes the VCR automatically stops If the cassette s erase protection tab has been removed the screen shows CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB and ejects the cassette Use another cas sette or place a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase protection tab hole 10 Press STOP to stop recording before the set time Recording One Program While You Watch Another 1 Follow Steps 1 9 of Recording a Program as You Watch It Press TV VCR until VCR disappears from the VCR s display
47. rthur D Little Enterprises A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D Little Enterprises Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation A a 16 548 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM 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 fire 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 volta
48. s the current settings for the first four pro grams appear on the display Press SEL s t to select an empty program number then press SET The TV displays the program menu RAFE START STOP 8 SAT 10 00P 12 00P 125 ISELECT START DATE BY SELECT KEY PUSH CLEAR PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY et B g Ei 16 548 fm Page 31 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 10 11 If you have not yet entered any programs the TV displays the program entry menu when you press PROG Use SEL s t to select the date when you want to record To record a program at the same time on the same day every week press either but ton until the TV displays WEEKLY and the desired day of the week START STOP CH START DATE BY SELECT KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY To record a program at the same time Monday through Friday press either button until the TV displays DAILY MON FRI START STOP CH RATE START DATE BY SELECT A Y KEY PUSH SET TO END PUSH PROG KEY To record a program at a set time today press either button until the TV displays TODAY and today s date To record a program at a specific time and date press SEL s t to select the specific date Press SET to enter your selection Use SEL s t to select the start hour When the correct hour appears press SET Then use SEL s t to sel
49. s after you replace the batteries SL Marx 32 40 42 78 94 Some TVs and cable boxes might require that you manually turn on the power Sprucer 16 17 Your TV or cable box might have functions Stargate 4 30 32 40 42 44 that the remote control will not operate 52 63 78 85 88 94 Sylvania 19 Telecaption 77 92 Teleview 32 40 42 78 94 Texscan 18 19 Tocom 01 33 34 42 48 49 91 Toshiba 36 Unika 01 29 44 88 91 Universal 42 43 44 52 63 88 Viewstar 13 20 22 26 40 58 62 93 Videoway 07 23 50 Zenith 07 23 50 2 While pressing and holding down TV POWER enter the code number for your TV using the number buttons While pressing and holding down CATV POWER enter the code number for your cable box using the number buttons 3 Try operating your TV or cable box using the VCR s remote control TV POWER TV CH s t and TV VOL for TV operation CATV POWER and CH s t for cable box operation je WY 16 548 fm Page 20 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 Ei a OPERATION WATCHING TV Using the TV s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV s tuner turn off the VCR or press TV VCR until VCR does not appear on the VCR s display Note If you are using a TV monitor connected to the VCR s AUDIO 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
50. sing the Counter Your VCR s counter shows how long a tape has been running To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY on the remote control Notes The real time counter might stop if you fast forward or rewind through a blank sec tion on the tape This is normal You can press COUNTER to reset the counter to 0 00 00 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 Follow these steps to use the zero search func tion 1 Press COUNTER RESET once so the counter appears on the TV screen 2 Within 5 seconds press COUNTER RESET again at the location you want to return to later The counter resets to 0 00 00 3 When you want to return to the selected location stop the tape then press CA SKIP ZERO The tape rewinds or fast for wards and automatically stops at the loca tion you selected in Step 2 Notes If you rewind the tape past the zero point the TV displays the time with a minus sign The counter does not work with blank tapes blank portions of partially recorded tapes LOCKING THE VCR To lock the VCR in the stop mode press STOP Then press and hold STOP on the VCR until the TV displays VCR LOCK ACTIVATED and if a tape is loaded the VCR ejects the tape If you press any control other than the VCR s STOP button the TV displays VCR LOCK TIVATED and the
51. t incorrectly Check the ing program timer The power is on Turn off the power Cannot record The erase protection tab is missing Place a piece of tape over the tab hole Picture is poor on playback The TV s channel selector 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 The video heads are dirty See Cleaning the Video Heads on torted Page 36 Tracking is not properly adjusted Adjust the tracking 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 VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUT jacks Audio video connections are incorrect Check all connections Remote control buttons do The remote control s batteries might be weak Replace the not work when the power is batteries on and a cassette is inserted Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the VCR Bright light is shining on the VCR s remote control sensor win dow Come closer to the VCR or change the VCR s location Be sure the VCR is not locked Cannot see broadcast TV TVNCR is not set correctly Press TV VCR so the VCR displays programs using the VCR s VCR tuner Audio video connections are incorrect Check all connections Cannot record from the input Connections are incorrect
52. t to the fourth item language 4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen Resetting the VCR s Memory If at any time you want to erase all settings in cluding the time local channels and grammed events eject any loaded tape then press and hold PLAY and REW on the VCR for at least 5 seconds The VCR clears all settings and turns off The next time you turn on the VCR it performs its initial setup sequence WY eo 16 548 fm Page 18 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL S CODES In addition to controlling your VCR the remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV or cable box To use the remote control with your TV or ca ble box follow these steps to program the re mote control with the correct manufacturers code number for the TV or 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 code 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 TV BRAND CODE Fisher 10 GE 03 Gold Star 15 16 17 Hitachi 12 JVC 11 Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 13 Panasonic 01 02 Quasar 01 02 RCA 03 Samsung 14 Sanyo 10 Sh
53. tes long When you play a tape that has been marked with the commercial advance feature you can set the VCR to automatically advance past marked commercial blocks or to skip commercials only when you command Notes The effectiveness of this system varies depending on differences in how stations broadcast commercials Commercials are skipped over they are not erased from the tape Recording a Broadcast with Commercial Advance Marking Follow these steps to have the VCR automati cally mark the beginning and end of commer cials after it records a program 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Use SEL s t to highlight SET UP VCR Then press SET 3 Use SEL s t to highlight SET UP COMMER CIAL ADV Then press SET 4 Use SEL s t to highlight C A RECORD Then press SET to select ON or OFF ON With this setting if you press STOP to end a recording the VCR will prompt you to mark commercials now or later The VCR always marks timer recordings as soon as possible after the recording OFF The VCR does not mark commer cials 5 Press MENU three times to return to the normal screen WY eo 16 548 fm Page 23 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Notes It takes several minutes to mark the recording If the interval between two timer recordings is not long enough to allow commercial marking the VCR waits until after the next timer recording The VCR can store up t
54. 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 1 VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the back of the VCR using A V cables one to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75 ohm coaxial cable and another source to the AV2 VIDEO AUDIO IN jacks on the front of the VCR see Camcorder Connections on Page 12 You can connect additional 75 ohm coax sources to your system using a high isola tion A B switch to switch between the sources You can connect one 75 ohm coax source to more than one device using a video splitter Because of the complexity of the variations possible when using additional video accesso ries and such as video signal switches splitters combiners such configurations are not shown in this manual et B ep ANA 16 548 fm Page 9 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 PM Model 61 Connections Outside Antenna 300 Ohm Lead In Wire 300 to 75 Ohm X Transformer or 4 75 Ohm Coax Cable m Cable CATV 75 Oh Company Cable Box Coax Cable l6 6 5 IN FROM ANT VHF UHF WN our To Tv Stereo gt Audio Video Cable Optional TV Antenna In Connection Splitter Combiner 566 L Video In AudioIn Antenna In Antenna In SUA 1 16 548 fm Page 10 Tuesday July 20 199
55. yrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines imprison ment 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 program for private in home viewing To dub a tape start the program playing on the dubbing source see that device s instructions and start recording on the recording VCR fol lowing its recording instructions AUDIO ONLY RECORDING MODEL 61 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 to make audio only recordings 33 Bi WY 16 548 fm Page 34 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 54 b ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR refer to the following troubleshooting chart PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power The power cord is not connected Plug the power cord into an AC outlet Cannot make a timer record The program timer is not set or is se
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