Optimus 111, 61 User Manual

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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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read instructions — All the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions — The safet y and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings — All warnin gs on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions — All operatin g and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning — Unplu g the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture — Do not use this VCR near water

— for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8.Accessories — Do not place this VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause an appliance and cart combination to overturn.

This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This VCR should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources — This VCR should be operated onl y 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 instructions.

11.Grounding and Polarization — This VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power-Cord Protection — Power-suppl y cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

F IGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONA L ELECT RIC AL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD I N W I R E

GROUND

C L A M P

9.Ventilation — Slots and openin gs in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the VCR and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

 

ANTENNA

 

DI SCHARGE UN I T

 

(NEC SECTION 810 -20)

ELECTRI C

 

SE RV I CE

 

EQU I PMEN T

 

 

GROUNDI NG CONDUCTORS

 

(NEC SECTION 810 -21)

 

GROUND CL AMPS

NEC - NATI O NAL ELECTRI CAL CODE

POWER SERVI C E GROUNDI NG

 

ELEC TR ODE SYSTEM

S2 8 9 8 A

(NEC ART 250 , PART H)

© 1996 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Commercial Advance is a trademark of Arthur 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.

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14.Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and power-line surges.

15.Power Lines — An outside antenna s ystem 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.

16.Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17.Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of an y 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.

18.Servicing — Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service — Unplu g this VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 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 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.

If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

20.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. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.

21.Safety Check — Upon completion of an y 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 awa y from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to the cable TV system installer:

This reminder is to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

 

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 SERVICING 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 important operating and maintenance instruc- ! tions are included in the literature

accompanying this VCR.

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 111 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 61 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders.

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 channels. The VCR’s full-function universal remote control and on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use. The front panel audio/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 delivers CD-quality sound for audio/video or audioonly recordings.

Auto Repeat Playback — automatically rewinds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the end of the tape or the recording.

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 unattended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time) within a 1-month period.

Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — automatically 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.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head — enhances the picture quality at the EP (Extended Play) playback speed.

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads — provide superior picture quality and special effects compared with standard single-azimuth fourhead VCRs.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Video Noise Reduction System — reduces noise on the screen when playing back a worn or partially damaged tape.

Commercial Advanceä — automatically detects and skips over most commercials when you play back a tape.

Auto Tracking System — automatically adjusts tracking when you start playback.

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 — automatically 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

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OTHER FEATURES

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Model 61 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or recording. This VCR can also receive 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 disconnecting other devices.

Trilingual On-Screen Programming — provides 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, and 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, including the current time. If no broadcasters in your area transmit EDS signals, you must manually set the clock.

Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Adjustment — lets you set the VCR to automatically 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: ________________________

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CONTENTS

 

Before You Begin .........................................................................................................................

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Accessories .............................................................................................................................

7

Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................

7

Using This Manual ...................................................................................................................

7

Installation ....................................................................................................................................

8

Common Connections .............................................................................................................

8

Home Theater Connections (Model 61 Only) ........................................................................

11

Camcorder Connections ........................................................................................................

12

Connecting Power .............................................................................................................. ...

12

VCR Setup ..................................................................................................................................

13

Setting the 3 CH. 4 Switch .....................................................................................................

13

Remote Control .....................................................................................................................

13

Initial Set Up ..........................................................................................................................

14

Setting the Remote Control’s Codes .....................................................................................

19

Operation ....................................................................................................................................

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Watching TV ..........................................................................................................................

20

Viewing a Video Tape ............................................................................................................

21

Special Functions ......................................................................................................................

22

Special Displays ....................................................................................................................

22

Skipping Commercials ...........................................................................................................

22

Tape Motion Controls .............................................................................................................

24

Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................

25

Locking the VCR ....................................................................................................................

25

Repeat Play ...........................................................................................................................

25

Tracking .................................................................................................................................

26

Recording ...................................................................................................................................

27

Recording Speeds .................................................................................................................

27

Tape Selection .......................................................................................................................

27

Erase Protection ....................................................................................................................

27

Selecting the Signal to Record ..............................................................................................

28

Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 61 Only) ............................................

28

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................

29

Automatic Timer Recording ...................................................................................................

30

Dubbing .................................................................................................................................

33

Audio-Only Recording (Model 61 Only) .................................................................................

33

Additional Information ...............................................................................................................

34

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................

34

Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................................

35

Specifications ........................................................................................................................

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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 setup, you might need additional cables or adapters. 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 inside 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 onscreen 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 video 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 troubleshooting section, care and maintenance procedures, 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 buttons, 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 display is shown in this typeface: VCR

The VCR displays menus and options on the TV you connect it to, and other information (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.

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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.

þConnect 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: 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.

A cable converter box to the VCR’s IN FROM ANT jack

Note: There are many Cable TV systems in use. If you subscribe to Cable TV service and cannot record Cable TV programs, contact your local Cable TV service provider. Most Cable TV service providers offer connection help.

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.

ÀConnect 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

ÃYou can also connect an optional video source, such as a camcorder, another VCR, or a DSS system to your VCR using A/V cables. Simply connect it as shown.

Connection Notes:

You can connect three video sources directly to your VCR. To do so, you connect one source to the AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 IN jacks on the back of the VCR using A/V cables, one to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75ohm 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 accessories, such as video signal switches, splitters, and combiners, such configurations are not shown in this manual.

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Model 61 Connections

Outside

Antenna

 

 

75-Ohm

 

 

 

 

Coax Cable

300-Ohm

 

 

 

 

Lead-In Wire

Cable

 

 

 

 

(CATV)

Cable Box

75-Ohm

 

 

Company

Coax Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300-to-75 Ohm

 

I N

OUT

 

Transformer

 

 

or

or

or

(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)

 

 

L

Stereo

Audio/Video

Audio

Cable

R

 

Video

 

3

VCR

R

AUDIO 1 IN FROM ANT.

L

VHF/UHF

OUT

IN

OUT TO TV

 

 

VIDEO 1

 

3 CH. 4

Stereo

75-Ohm

Audio/Video

Coax Cable

Cable

 

2

1

Optional TV

Antenna In

Connection

 

 

VHF/UHF

 

 

Splitter/Combiner

TV

 

UHF

 

 

 

 

VHF

 

L

R

Video In

Audio In Antenna In

 

 

Antenna In

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Model 111 Connections

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HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 61 ONLY)

Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system.

Cable

 

 

(CATV)

Cable Box

75-Ohm

Company

Coax Cable

 

 

I N

OUT

Outside

Antenna

75-Ohm

Coax Cable 300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

or or or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the signal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source you have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo

 

 

 

A/V RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

Cable

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

 

Stereo

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

Right

 

 

R

 

Audio/Video

R

 

 

+

+

Center

AUDIO 1

 

Cable

AUDIO 1

 

IN FROM

 

 

 

 

+

L

 

L

 

ANT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VHF/UHF

 

 

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left

Right

 

 

TV/Monitor

OUT IN

 

OUT

IN

OUT TO TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

+

 

 

VIDEO 1

 

 

VIDEO 1

 

3 CH. 4

Video Cable

75-Ohm Coax Cable

TV

Speakers

L

R

 

Video In

Audio In

Antenna In

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CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS

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.

RECORD/TIME

PLAY

REWIND FAST-F

AV 2

VIDEO IN

L – AUDIO IN – R

STOP

EJECT

TV/VCR

POWER CHANNEL

MEMORY SENTINEL

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 camcorder 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 “Turning On Auto Clock Set” on Page 16).

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