Optimus - Katadyn Products Inc. 110/MODEL 60 User's Manual
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1. 3 Press SET to select the broadcast system either TV or CATV SET UP CHANNEL ANGE AUTO SET SELECT PUSH SELECT SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 4 Press SEL t to highlight AUTO SET then press SET The VCR starts scanning for and storing active channels Note To exit the programming mode press MENU at any time 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 PUSH SELECT A Y SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 4 Follow Step 6 under Setting the On Screen Language Channels Clock Page 14 T 16 547 fm Page 18 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM ee als Changing the On Screen Language Resetting the VCR s Memory You can change the on screen programming If at any time you want to erase all settings in language at any time cluding the time local channels and pro grammed events eject any loaded tape then press and hold PLAY and REW on the VCR for 2 Use SEL s t to highlight the fourth item atleast 5 seconds The VCR clears all settings then2. If the SET CLOCK menu already appears on the screen skip to Step 3 1 Press MENU Use SEL s t to highlight SET CLOCR 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 Use 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 SET COMPLETED TO CORRECT PUSH SET OR CLEAR KEY 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
3. 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 1 VIDEO 1 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 Ei D 16 547 fm Page 14 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 INITIAL SET UP Setting the On Screen Language Channels Clock When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on or when you turn it on after a power interruption longer than 24 hours the VCR automatically prompts you to select a language and then au tomatically scans for active channels in your area and stores them If a station in your area transmits EDS signals the VCR automatically sets the clock 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR 2 Turn on your TV and set it to
4. VHS logo High grade tape has a better oxide 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 re 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 22 hours 5 shours 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 Bi T WY eo 16 547 fm Page 27 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM SELECTING THE SIGNAL 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 t
5. 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 and use skip search 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 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
6. vides helpful 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 t je WY 16 547 fm Page 6 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 Ei CONTENTS INI gee M BH 7 hoop cse PE 7 Moisture Condensation nennen enn rennen 7 Using This Manua iiM 7 installation 8 Common Connections
7. 0 20 Hz 20kHz Power 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption Model T1025 t tete tene n uem eres 18 Watts Model oU tette Odo Or Um ER aea eai i RO Uam ti 23 Watts Dimensions x W x 31 2 x 143 16 111 4 Inches 8 9 x 36 x 28 5 cm Weight Model 7 lbs 15 oz 3 6 kg Haro 8 Ibs 3 oz 3 7 kg Specifications are typical individual units may vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 37 B 46 vV 16 547 fm Page 38 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 D NOTES B gt 46 eo 16 547 fm Page 39 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM 39 16 547 fm Page 40 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers Within this period we will repair it 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 RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN TIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some
8. 2 AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the Model 60 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 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 Turning On Auto Clock Set on Page 17 12 t Dp a 82 Page 13 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4 whichever is not an active channel in your When VCR appears on the display the VCR sends the signal from the video source con 2 nected to its IN FROM ANTENNA or AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN or AV2 for the Model 60 terminals to the TV on the channel you selected Put fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Note The 3 CH
9. 8 10 00P 12 00P 125 SLP 3 10 8 00 9 00P 10 SP 4 SU 9 00 10 00 L SLP SELECT 1 8 PUSH a v KEY ENTER SET _ KEY CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY EN 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 on Page 29 to correct the entry you want 6 After checking or correcting a program press PROG again then turn off the VCR 31 B mL 55 9 Ei 16 547 fm Page 32 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most
10. Only 27 immed Recordin ie Errem rege 28 Automatic Timer Recording e ovt Meets 29 RE 32 Audio Only Recording Model 60 32 Additional Information susirna ranni eaaa ie aaa raana aannaaien 33 Troubleshooting 33 Gare and Malitteriariee tene ec 34 SpecIfICatioris t t e t e tee uta 36 4 B WY eo 16 547 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 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 Setup includes procedures for preparing and using the remote control setting the on Screen programming language setting the channels your VCR can tune
11. TV tuner to the channel you want to watch Press STOP to stop recording before the set time WY eo 16 547 fm Page 29 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM 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 after 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
12. 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 STE REO SAP or MONO appears on the screen 4 Repeatedly press MENU to return to the normal screen 27 Bi 55 9 Ei 16 547 fm Page 28 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 IMMEDIATE RECORDING Recording a Program as You Watch It Follow these step 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 on 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 28 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 27 Model 60 only Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting See Receiv ing Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 60 Only on Page 27 Press REC TIME on the remote control or REC TIME and PLAY at the same time on the V
13. 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 16 547 fm Page 8 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 Ei INSTALLATION COMMON CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustrations on Pages 8 and 9 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 ohm 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 VIDEO OUT jacks to your TV s audio video jacks using a stereo audio video cable Note For th
14. 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 60 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 44 410 to make audio only record ings Bi P de 16 547 fm Page 33 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in following troubleshooting chart this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR refer to the PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power The power cord is not connected Plug the power cord into an AC outlet Cannot make a timer record ing The program timer is not set or is set incorrectly Check the progr
15. outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the VCR If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water If the 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 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 sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Note to the c
16. press SET and turns off 1 Press MENU to display the main menu The next time you turn on the VCR it performs SET UP VCR its initial setup sequence SET CLOCK SET UP CHANNEL ENGLISH SELECT PUSHSELECTA Y SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY PREPARAR VCR FIJAR RELOJ FIJAR CANAL LANGUE LANGUAGE ESPANOL ELEGIR PULSE SELECT FIJAR PULSE SET TERMINAR PULSE MENU REGLAGE MAGNETOSCOPE REGLAGE HORLOGE REGLAGE CANAL LANGUAGE IDIOMA FRANCAIS SEL APP SELECTA REGLER APP SET FI APP MENU 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 language appears in parentheses below the title 4 Press MENU to return to the normal screen e t 414 WY eo 16 547 fm Page 19 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 o
17. 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 TINS 2860AJZZ 7A6 Printed in Malaysia je
18. tape such as commercials Press ZERO 1MIN during playback The VCR fast for wards over 1 minute of recording then re sumes normal playback 24 REAL TIME COUNTER Using 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 RESET io 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 ZERO 1MIN The tape rewinds or fast forwards and automatically stops at the location you selected in Step 2 et B 55 16 547 fm Page 25 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 Ri 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 or blank portions of partially recorded tapes REPEAT PLAY This fun
19. 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 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 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 py the Manufacturer 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna sold with dhe EIS ATE mounting at the appliance should or cable system is connected to the VCR b
20. 1 UT IN 0 IN Audio Video Cable Optional TV Antenna In Connection XS VHF UHF Splitter Combiner T Video In Audioln Antenna In Antenna In 10 WY eo 16 547 fm Page 11 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS MODEL 60 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 ue E EL ES 75 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 79 2 N 1 7 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 Cable 1 Speakers 6 Video In pus Antenna In vV e e 16 547 fm Page 12 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM T CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS MODEL 60 ONLY Your Model 60 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other video source You need a stereo A V cable for this connection 1 Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the AV
21. 4 PUSH SET KEY PUSH MENU KEY In many areas the local Public Broadcast ing Service PBS station broadcasts a special data signal along with its regular broadcast This data signal can automati cally set your VCR s clock to the correct time If your local PBS station has this signal proceed to Step 6 T 49 Ri 16 547 fm Page 15 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 If no station broadcasts the EDS signal or if you do not know which channel sends an EDS signal press SEL t to select MANUAL SET and skip to Step 2 under Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 Note Your VCR has a memory sentinel feature that protects clock settings for up to 3 minutes if a power failure occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged After about 3 minutes without power the VCR loses the clock setting If EDS is available your area the automatically updates the clock setting according to the EDS signal when power is restored 6 Be sure AUTO SET is highlighted then press SET The VCR asks if you are using a cable box SET CLOCK ARE YOU USING A CABLE BOX YES NO SELECT PUSH SELECT E PUSH SET KEY PUSH MENU KEY If you connected your VCR to an antenna or to cable TV without a cable box highlight NO and press SET The VCR prompts you to enter the local PBS channel Use SEL s t to select the chan nel then press SET It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock usi
22. AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN or AV2 for the Model 60 jacks press SEL s t until the TV dis plays L L1 or L2 on the Model 60 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 can manually turn on and operate the VCR before the set times but the VCR starts an automatic timer recording only if the power
23. CR 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 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
24. OUP VHF UHF F Video tocco Phono Connector Audio Input OUtpUt 22er Phono Connector Video Output Level 1 0 Vp p Video Output Impe dante ecco mE Eee betreten oec ib 750 Audio Output rete er REA tegens 8 dBV Audio Output Impedarice e hr E OR RU GN RERO URINE REIS 1 kQ Video Input Level cente carente nee tne een ire a 0 5 2 0 Vp p Video Input Impedance 50 pec 10 dBV Audio Input Impedance 47 Video S N Ratio weighted SP ht eds edet eene dip Pe ode Er EE ex cect 42 dB BP oct w 40 dB Audio S N Ratio Regular Audio weighted cl M okt 43 dB E n 40 dB Hi Fi Audio Model 60 only Dynamic Range Sl Eme More than 90 dB ee 90 zi 90 B 4 eo 16 547 fm Page 37 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM Frequency Response Regular Audio cr S 80 Hz 10 kHz 80 2 5 2 Hi Fi Audio Model 60 only All
25. TVs and cable boxes might require that you manually turn on the power Your TV or cable box might have functions that the remote control will not operate Bi T WY eo 16 547 fm Page 21 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM 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 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 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 di
26. Z A 16 547 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM Cat 16 547 630 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment MODEL 110 MODEL 60 4 Head VHS HQ VCR 4 Head VHS HQ Hi Fi VCR t OPTIMUS Page 2 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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
27. able 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 Ri 17 16 547 fm Page 4 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Model 110 4 VHS HQ VCR Model 60 4 Head VHS HQ Hi Fi Stereo VCR offers some of the most advanced fea tures available in home video cassette record ers Your VCR s PLL phase locked loop tuning ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channe
28. 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 60 only does not appear on the display 25 WY 16 547 fm Page 26 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 Ei RECORDING There are three ways to record using your VCR immediate recording automatic timer re cording and dubbing Your VCR automatically records the audio sig nal and adjusts the sound level while it records 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 Page 26 RECORDING SPEEDS You can select one of three VHS recording playback speeds SP standard play LP long play and EP super long 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 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
29. am 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 torted The video heads are dirty See Cleaning the Video Heads on Page 35 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 not work when the power is on and a cassette is inserted The remote control s batteries might be weak Replace the batteries 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 Cannot see broadcast TV programs using the VCR s tuner TVNCR is not set correctly Press TV VCR so the VCR displays VCR Audio video connections are incorrect Check all connections Cannot record from the input jacks Connections are incorrect Use shielded audio video cables w
30. 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 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 60 only Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting See Receiv ing Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 60 Only on Page 27 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 16 7 If you have already entered a program 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 pr
31. ction 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 INPUT SELECT TUNER SET AUDIO MODE SELECT PUSH SELECT A SET 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 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 17 TRACKING Digital Auto Tracking System 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 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
32. cts a tape 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 One Minute Skip lets you fast forward the tape for exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip over commercials Fast Forward Rewind with Visual Search Freeze Frame Frame Advance Slow Motion Automatic Rewind Bi WY eo 16 547 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM T OTHER FEATURES We recommend you record the VCR s model and serial number here This information is on Multichannel Television Sound MTS Mod the VCR s back panel el 60 only decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or recording This VCR can also re Model ceive and record special audio programs SAP that accompany some MTS broadcasts Serial Number Front and Rear Audio Video Input Jacks Model 60 only let you quickly connect an audio video device such as a camcorder to the VCR without disconnecting other devices Trilingual On Screen Programming pro
33. e 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 your VCR using A V cables Simply connect it as shown Connection Notes You can connect two video sources three sources for the Model 60 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 and the other to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75 ohm coaxial cable and with the Model 60 another source to the AV2 AUDIO VIDEO IN
34. e ie tet Et ta Ee 8 Model 110 Connections 10 Home Theater Connections Model 60 Only nennen 11 Camcorder Connections Model 60 Only 2 12 Connecting POWOLF nter eerie kun da es dede ee dene 12 bei 13 Setting the 3 CH 4 13 Hemote Gorirol Sea ee ee ae 13 Initial Sor Up 14 Setting the Remote Controls Codes ennemis 19 EE 21 Watching V pt oti 21 Viewing a Video tente 22 Special FUNCIONS 23 Special Displays ne eadera dee ede ine 23 Tape Motiom Controls seas cte ee dett E eM EUH ee ERR cer uda 23 Real Time Counter iicet etes eret side eri ETE Eee te ae Aaa ia a 24 Repeat Play 4 di RENE RUE E te e Rte 25 DECRE 25 hielegnge 26 Recording Speeds th dett eme eise ae Ido ut a dne tee eg 26 Tape EST ITem 26 Erase Protection serratis T eds LR REL Ebene EET REED ed 26 Selecting the Signal to Record 27 Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 60
35. e sure 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 LOW RUNON Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet and the 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 MON GROUND CLAMPS NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE L PORE SERVE SROUNDING S92RQ9RA NEC ART 250 PART H 1996 Tandy Corporation Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark u
36. e 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 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 35 16 547 fm Page 36 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM g Ei SPECIFICATIONS Television System NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System p ee rte e edet c e ek Four Head Double Azimuth Tape Widths ET 1 2 Inch Tape Speed E a E N TE T E AE E 1 31 Inch second 33 35 mm s LP ence UI enu iii uM 0 65 Inch second 16 67 mm s ze 0 43 Inch second 11 12 mm s Tuner Channels to eeu 2 13 Ul 14 69 AES 125 Converter Dite epe el Built in VHF Converter Converter Output inccr eec Mina nina epe teg eene o ede etus me Cn Channel 3 or 4 Terminals os itt tte p dd Eee te iden VHF UHF F Type Amenia
37. ffer 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 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 L L1 or L2 on Model 60 appears on the TV see Se lecting the Signal to Record on Page 27 Continue to press CH s t until the highest or lowest programmed 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 60 only If you receive MTS stereo or SAP broadcasts see Receiving Recording Stereo SAP Broadcasts Model 60 Only on Page 27 21 Bi 55 N eo 16 547 fm Page 22 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 y
38. ge 20 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 me cone Regal 14 41 Regency 28 Rembrandt 29 32 39 42 44 88 Samsung 32 40 42 78 94 Scientific Atlantic 08 09 56 61 87 90 Sheritech 27 SL Marx 32 40 42 78 94 Sprucer 16 17 Stargate 32 40 42 78 94 Stargate 4 30 42 44 52 63 85 88 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 numbered 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 CH s t for cable box operation 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 Notes The codes you programmed might be erased if you remove the batteries from the remote control If this happens re enter the codes after you replace the batteries Some
39. he 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 L 1 1 L2 for Model 60 to record from a source connected to the AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN jacks or AV2 jacks on the Model 60 Notes To select L1 L2 on the Model 60 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 Model 60 only Select L1 for recording signals from the back AUDIO 1 VIDEO 1 IN jacks or L2 for recording signals from the front AV2 jacks RECEIVING RECORDING STEREO SAP BROADCASTS MODEL 60 ONLY The Model 60 has 3 channels for audio record ing 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 STEREO and SAP appear when the broadcast is in stereo and accompanied by SAP Only STEREO appears when the broad cast is in stereo Only SAP appears when the station broadcasts only mono monaural and SAP signals MONO appears for regular mon aural broadcasts When the broadcast contains a SAP signal you can choose to record the main stereo sig nal the SAP signal or a mono signal by changing the setting in the SET UP VCR menu 1 Press MENU highlight SET
40. is off at the set start time T WY eo 16 547 fm Page 31 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM 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 Chec 9 ang ing 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 watching the signal from the VCR jacks set the TV monitor to the video 2 Within 10 seconds press STOP TIMER mode disappears from the VCR s display 2 Turn on the VCR and press TV VCR until 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
41. ith phono type connectors to connect the source to the VCR s input jacks INPUT is not set correctly Select L L1 or L2 for the Model 60 No stereo sound for a stereo recording Model 60 only You have not connected the VCR s AUDIO OUT jacks to a ste 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 33 gt 4 T B 55 82 16 547 fm Page 34 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 Ei CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 110 4 Head VHS HQ VCR Model 60 4 Head VHS HQ Stereo Hi Fi VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the VCR so you can enjoy it for years Keep the VCR dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain min 85 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 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
42. jacks on the front of the VCR see Cam corder Connections Model 60 Only 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 such as video signal switches splitters and combiners such configurations are not shown in this manual e amp 16 547 fm 9 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM Model 60 Connections Outside Antenna 300 Ohm Lead In Wire 300 to 75 Ohm Transformer or 4 75 Ohm Coax Cable m Cable 75 Oh Company Cable Box Coax Cable l6 6 5 1 IN FROM ANT VHF UHF 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 amp 16 547 fm Page 10 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM Model 110 Connections Outside Antenna 75 Ohm FOE Coax Cable 300 Ohm a Lead In Wire 75 Ohm Company Cable Box Coax Cable or 6 e 300 10 75 Ohm 4 Transformer 1 1 1 I 1 f I H H 1 VHF UHF AUDIO1 VIDEO
43. ls The VCR s full function universal re mote control and on screen programming make the VCR easy to use Your VCR offers all these features Note The Model 60 includes all of the Model 110 s features but adds Hi Fi stereo that deliv ers CD quality sound for audio video or audio only recordings The Model 60 also includes front panel audio video jacks that make it easy to connect to a camcorder 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 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 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 eje
44. ne 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 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 Electric 57 General Instru ments 01 02 03 04 34 55 83 85 91 93 95 TV BRAND CODE Fisher 10 GE 13 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 Sharp 06 07 Sony 08 Sylvania 05 Toshiba 09 Zenith 04 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 Bi 9 16 547 fm Pa
45. ng the EDS signal PLEASE SET YOUR CABLE BOX TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CHANNEL NEXT PUSHSET KEY f you connected your VCR to a cable system with a cable box highlight YES and press SET The VCR asks you to select your cable system setup SET CLOCK PLEASE SELECT YOUR CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOXOVCR2TV VCR2CABLE gt SELECT PUSH SELECT A Y SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY If you connected the cable box s output to the VCR s input a Highlight CABLE BOX gt VCR gt TV then press SET b Set your cable box to the local PBS channel then press SET Use SEL s t to select the cable box s output channel If you use an audio video connection between the cable box and VCR select VIDEO OUT Then press SET If you connected a cable box between the VCR and your TV a Highlight VCR gt CABLE BOX gt then press SET b Use SEL s t to select the local PBS channel then press SET 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 als ee 16 547 fm Page 16 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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
46. ogram menu RATE START STOP 8 SAT 10 00P 12 00P 125 ISELECT START DATE BY SELECT KEY CLEAR PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY 29 4 B g Ei 16 547 fm Page 30 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM 10 Use SEL s t to select the channel 30 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 A Y KEY 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 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 select the minute and press SET Repeat Step 9 to set the end time To record from a source connected to the
47. ou 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 AC d LL Y aes 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 26 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 Notes The following screen appears when you press PLAY FF REW or REC TIME with out inserting a cassette 22 NO CASSETTE PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE During prayoacr y Automatically adjusts tracking but you can manually adjust it if necessary see Manually Adjusting Tracking on Page 25 3 Model 60 only Follow these steps to choose the type of audio you want the Model 60 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 op
48. press MENU twice when the time reaches the minute you set in Step 7 The clock setting mode display changes to the normal dis play and the clock starts running Note Seconds begin counting from 00 when you press MENU twice B 4 WY eo 16 547 fm Page 17 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM Adding Erasing Channels We 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 SET UP CHANNEL IDIOMA LANGUE ENGLISH SELECT PUSHSELECTA Y PUSH SET KEY PUSH MENU KEY
49. sed by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation a 16 547 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this VCR from the wall
50. 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 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 34 B t mL D 16 547 fm Page 35 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 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 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 Plac
51. the display Note You also see the remaining recording time while a timed recording is in progress see Immediate Recording on Page 28 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 VCR s display 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 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 stop the tape to view a single frame Press PAUSE STILL d
52. 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 on the VCR s display 3 Select the on screen instruction language press CHs for English CHt for Spanish or TV VCR for French SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH VCR ENGLISH PULSE VCR CH v ESPANOL APP VCR TV FRANCAIS 4 When the on screen display prompts you to connect an antenna cable press CHs CHANNEL AUTO SET CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY After you press CHs the VCR scans through the channels and memorizes all the active channels in your area When that finishes the VCR prompts you to set the clock 14 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 tuner pro gramming If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna cable TV or other signal source through the IN FROM ANT termi nal the VCR does not store any channel in memory The VCR displays the follow ing NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN To skip tuner programming press MENU Then see Manually Setting the Clock on Page 16 to set the clock Press MENU The SET CLOCK menu appears AUTO SET MANUAL SET SELECT PUSH SELECT
53. tion 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 60 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 turns itself off t WY eo 16 547 fm Page 23 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 PM 17 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 60 only current func tion time channel counter and tape speed on the TV screen Press DISPLAY again to clear
54. uring play back 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 26 23 Bi g Ei 16 547 fm Page 24 Tuesday July 20 1999 4 45 Notes If you leave the VCR in the freeze frame mode for 3 minutes the VCR stops playing the tape 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 One Minute Skip You can skip over unwanted material on the re corded
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