Optimus 109 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-546

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

MODEL 109

4-Head HQ VHS VCR

GROUND CLAM PS

NEC - NATI ON AL ELE CTRI CAL C ODE

EXAMPLE OF ANT ENNA GROUNDI NG AS P ER

NATIONAL ELE CTRICAL CODE

WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

ANTENNA

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

GROUND

ELECTRIC

FIGURE A

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read instructions

— All the safety and operatin instructio ns shou ld b e read b efore t he ap pli ance is operated.

Retain Instructions

— The safet

and opera ting instruc-

tions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings

3. the operatin

Follow Instructions

— All warnin

s on the ap plianc e an d in

instructions should be adhered to.

— All operatin

and use instructions

should be followed.

Cleaning

5. cleanin ers. Use a damp cloth for cleanin

Attachments

6. mended b

— Unplu

the VCR from t he wall outle t before

it. Do no t use liq uid clea ners or ae rosol clea n-

— Do not use attachments not recom-

the VCR manufacturer as they may cause

hazards.

Water and Moisture

— Do not us e thi s V CR nea r w ater — for e xample, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen si nk, or laundr

tub, in a wet base ment, or near a swi mmin

pool.

Accessori es

— Do not plac e this VCR on an unstable

cart, stand , tripod, brac ket, or table. The VCR ma

serious injury to someone an d serious damage

causi n to the appliance. Use onl bracket, or t able recommend ed b sold with the VCR. An

with a cart, stand, tripod,

the manufacturer or

mounting of the appliance should follow th e manufacturer ’s instructi ons and should us e a mountin

accessory recommend ed by the manu facturer. An applianc e and cart com bi nation shou l d be moved with care.

Quick sto ps, excessiv e force, a nd uneven su rfaces ma cause an appl i ance and cart co mbination t o overturn.

fall,

This VCR sho uld ne ve r be pl aced ne ar or ov er a radi ator or heat re

ister. This VCR should not be placed in a builtin install ation such as a boo kcase or rac k unless prop er ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have bee n adhered to.

Power Sources

10.

— This VCR should be operated on l from the type of po wer source indicated o n the marki n labe l. I f you are not sur e of th e type of power s upplied to

our home, consul t your appli ance deale r or loca l power

. For VCRs intended to operate from batter

compan power or other sources, refer to the o perating instructions.

Grounding and Polarization

11 .

with a polarized alternatin in

one b lade wi der t han th e ot her). Th is plug will fit into

the power ou tle t o nl

one way. This is a safety feature. If

— Thi s VCR is equipp ed

-curren t line plug (a plug hav-

ou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outle t, tr

reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact

our electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not

defeat the safet

Power-Cord Protection

12. be routed so the pinched b

purpose of the polarized pl ug.

— Power-suppl

cords s hould

are not likely to be walked on or

items placed upon or against them , payin particula r atte ntion t o cords at plugs, conven ience re ce ptacles, and the point where the

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

13. or cable s

stem is con nected to the VCR , be sure the antenna or cable s some protection a char

es.

ainst v oltage surges and built -up sta t i c

stem is grounded so as to provide

exit from the appliance.

— If an outside antenna

Section 81 0 of the Natio nal Ele ctrical Code, ANSI/N FPA No. 70-198 4, prov ides in format ion wi th re spec t to pr oper

rounding of the mast and sup porting structure, ground-

of the le ad- in wi re t o an an tenn a d isc harge unit, size

in of

rounding conduct ors, location o f antenna-disch arge unit, connection to ments for the

rounding electrodes, and require-

rounding electrode.

Ventilation

— Slots and o pen in

s in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable ope ration of t he VCR and t o prot ect it from o ve rheatin

. These openings must not be blocked or c overe d. The openin VCR on a bed, sofa, ru

s should never be blocked by placing the

, or ot he r s i mi l ar sur f ace.

Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

y by

CAUTION

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Lightning

14. durin unused for l on outlet and d isconn ect the antenna or cabl e s will prevent dama power-line sur

Power Lines

15. be locate d i n t he vicinit electric li such power lines or circuits. When installin antenna s from touchin them mi

Overloading

16. sion cords as this can re sult in a risk of fire or elect ric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

17. kind into this VCR through openings as they may touch dan result in a fire or electric shock. Never s pill liquid of an kind on the VCR.

Servicing

18. as openin

qualifie d service pers onnel.

Damage Requiring Service

19. the wall outlet and refer servicin sonnel under the followi n

• When the power -suppl

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have falle n into the

• If the VCR has been exposed to ra i n or water.

• If the VCR does not ope rate no rmal l

• If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been

• When the VCR exhibits a distinct chan

Replacement Parts

20. required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts, specified b have the sa me c harac teri stic s as the ori thorized substitutions ma injur

— For added protecti on for this VCR receiv er

a lightning storm, or when it i s left unattended and

erous voltage points o r short out parts that could

erous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

ed.

fra

VCR.

operatin are covered b adjustment of other controls ma and will often require extensive work b technici an to restore th e VC R to its normal operation.

dama

mance — t hi s indicates a n eed for service.

to persons or other hazards.

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

e to the VCR due to lightning and

es.

— An outside antenna s

of overhead power lines or other

ht or power circuits, or whe re it can fall into

stem, extreme care should be taken to keep

such power lines or circuits as contact with

ht be fatal.

— Do not overload wall outlets and exten-

— Neve r push ob jects o f an

— Do not attempt to service this VCR

or remov ing covers may expose you to dan-

— Unplu

conditions:

cord or plug is damaged or

instructions. Adjust only those c ontrol s that

the operating instructions, as improp er

ed.

— When replacement parts are

result in fire, electric shock,

stem should not

an outside

this VCR from

to qualified service per-

following the

result in damage

a qualified

e in perfor-

the manufacturer, that

inal part. Una u-

stem. This

ourself

Safety Check

21. repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safet proper operatin

Heat

22.

— This V CR pr odu ct s houl d be s it uated awa heat sources such as radiat ors, heat re other products (includin

WARNING:

— Upon completion of an

checks to determine that the VCR is in

conditi on .

amplifiers) that produce heat.

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

service or

isters, stoves, or

do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELEC TRI C SHO CK.

CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO N OT REMOVE COVER OR B ACK. NO USER-SERVICEABL E PARTS INSIDE. REFE R 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 electr ic 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.

from

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 109 4-Head HQ VHS VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home vid eo cassette recorders. Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures precise tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 12 5 cable channels. Its full-function remote control and onscreen programming make it easy to use.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

Quick Timer Recordi ng (QTR)

mediately start recording with the press of a button, then stop after the length of time you specify.

1-Year, 8-Event, Di

gram the VCR to make up to eight unattended recordings (single, daily, or weekly) within a 1year period.

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads

vide superior picture quality and special ef fects compared to standard single-azimuth, fourhead VCRs.

19 Micron Record/Pla

hanced picture quality at the EP (Extended Play) playback speed.

Auto Enhanced Picture

hances picture quality during playback.

ital Timer

Head

— lets you im-

— lets you pro-

— pro-

— provides en-

— automatically e n-

Real-Time Counter with Memor

the actual elapsed time a tape plays or records so you can mark and return to a desired location on the tape.

Automatic Repeat Pla

the VCR to automatically repeat a tape when the tape reaches the end of a recorded section.

back

— displays

— lets you set

TAPE MOTION CONTROLS

Shuttle Dial

the tape with a single control on the VCR.

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Vi sual Search —

lets you quickly advance or rewind the tape while the tape is stopped or advance/rewind the tape at a faster playback spe ed so y ou can locate a desired section on the tape.

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance —

stop the tape on a playback frame, then advance it one frame at a time.

Variable-Speed Slow-Motion Pla

plays a tape in slow motion and lets yo u vary the playback speed.

Automatic Rewind —

the tape to the beginning when it reaches the end of the tape during playback, recording, or fast-forwarding.

— lets you rewind or fast-forward

lets you

back —

automatically rewinds

Auto Trackin

ing when you start playback.

Automatic Pla

matically plays, rewinds, and ejects a tape if its record-protection tab has been removed.

Fast-Res ponse S

next to the playback/record head for immediate playback or recording.

Ind ex Search

ginning of a specific recording.

— autom atically adjusts track-

back/Rewind/Eject

— positions the tape

stem

— lets you quickly locate the be-

— auto-

TUNING

179 Channel, Digital-PLL Tuner

select up to 68 VHF and UHF antenna channels (2–69) and up to 125 cable channels (1-

125).

Tuner Mem or

ly stores all the active channels in your area into me mory.

Programmin

— lets you

— automatical-

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OTHER FEATURES

On-Screen Programm ing —

instructions on the TV screen for setting the clock, program timers, and quick timer recording.

Trilingua l Instruction s —

glish, French, or Spanish on-screen instructions.

Memory Sentinel —

tuner programming information, and timer memory settings for about 1 hour in case a power failure occurs or the power cord is unplugged.

Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Adjustm ent —

cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight Saving Time.

lets you set the VCR to automati-

protects clock settings,

provides helpful

lets you select En-

Note:

To power the remote control, you need two AA batteries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557, not supplied).

Important:

such as concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed on prerecorded v ideo tapes is copyrighted. The unauthorized recording or du plication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and/or imprisonment. 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.

Most material performed in public,

Mode Lock —

operating the VCR and prevents you from accidentally changing the operating mode.

Audio/Video Input Jacks —

connect another audio/video device s uch as a camcorder to the VCR.

We recommend you record the VCR’s serial number here. The number is located on the VCR’s back panel.

Serial Number __________________

prevents young children from

let you quickly

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CONTENTS

Before Yo u Begin ...... ....... ............................ ..................... ...................... ............................ ......... 8

Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................. 8

Using this Manual .................................................................................................................... 8

Connections ................................................................................................................................. 9

Connecting the VCR for Playback Only ................................................................................... 9

Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks ........................................................................... 9

Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector ................................................................ 10

Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Te rminals ................. 10

Connecting the VCR for Playback and Recording ................................................................. 11

Connecting an Antenna .................................................................................................. 11

Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks ......................................... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... .... 11

Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector ........................................................ .. 12

Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals .......... 12

Connecting Cable ........................................................................................................... 13

Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks ......................................... ..... .. ..... ..... ..... .... 14

Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector ........................................................ .. 15

Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals .......... 15

Connecting an A/B Switch and a Signal Splitter ....................................................... 16

Setting the Output Channel Switch ........................................................................................ 16

Connecting Power ................................................................................................................. 16

Preparation ................................................................................................................................. 17

Using the Remote Control ..................................................................................................... 17

Installing the Batteries ..................................................................................................... 17

A Quick Look at the Controls .......................................................................................... 17

Setting the On-Screen Programming Language ................................................................... 21

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................... 22

Setting the Channels the VCR Tunes To ............................................................................... 23

Adding/Erasing Channels ............................................................................................... 24

Basic Operati on .......... .............. ...................... ..................... ............................ .......................... 25

Watc h i ng TV ....................... ..................... ..................... ............................. ..................... ....... 25

Using the TV’s Tuner ...................................................................................................... 25

Using the VCR’s Tuner ................................................................................................... 25

Selecting Channels ......................................................................................................... 25

Watc h i ng a V ideo Tape ....................... ...................... ............................ ..................... ............ 26

Loading a Video Tape ..................................................................................................... 26

Playing a Video Tape ...................................................................................................... 26

Special Functions ......... ............................................................................................................. 27

Displays ................................................................................................................................. 27

Blue Screen .................................................................................................................... 27

Operation Displays .......................................................................................................... 27

Auto Display .................................................................................................................... 27

Tape Motion Indicators .................................................................................................... 28

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Motion Contr o ls ............ ................................................................................................... ...... 28

Fast-Forward/Rewind ..................................................................................................... 28

Freeze-Frame ................................................................................................................. 28

Visual Search ................................................................................................................. 29

Va riable-Speed Slow Motion .......................................................................................... 29

Automatic Repeat Playback ........................................................................................... 30

Using the Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................ 30

Using the Zero Back Function ........................................................................................ 30

Index Search ......................................................................................................................... 31

Auto Tracking ........................................................................................................................ 31

Manual Tracking ............................................................................................................. 31

Auto Enhanced Picture ......................................................................................................... 32

Mode Lock ............................................................................................................................ 32

Recording ................................................................................................................................... 33

Recording Speeds .............................................................................. ....... ....... .. .......... ........ 3 3

Tape Selection ...................................................................................................................... 33

Record Protection ................................................................................................................. 34

Selecting the Signal to Record .............................................................................................. 34

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 35

Recording a Program as You Watch It ........................................................................... 35

Recording One Program While You Watch Another ....................................................... 35

Quick Timer Recording ......................................................................................................... 35

Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 36

Setting the Program Timer .............................................................................................. 37

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................... 39

Checking/Changing Program Timers .............................................................................. 39

Clearing a Program Timer .............................................................................................. 39

Dubbing (Copying) a Tape .................................................................... ....... ..... ....... ....... ...... 40

Additional Informatio n .............................................................................................................. 41

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 41

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 43

Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... . 44

Servicing Your VCR ........................................................................................................ 44

Storing your Video Cassettes ......................................................................................... 44

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 45

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before you begin, please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has bee n prepared to help you with initial setup procedures and in the everyday operation of your VCR.

Caution:

times accumulate on the video heads when you move your VCR from a c old location to a warmer one. When this happens, do not turn it on for 2 hours to allow condensation to evap orate.

Moisture condensation can some-

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Be sure to remove these supplied ac cessories before you store the packing material.

Remote Control —

VCR’s functions.

75-ohm Coaxial Cable

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

tenna terminals.

controls most of your

— connects the VCR’s

terminal to your TV’s an-

USING THIS MANUAL

This manual is organized into t hese m ajor sections.

Connecti ons

you must make before you can begin using your VCR.

Preparation

paring and using the remote control, setting the on-screen programming language, selecting the broadcast signal source (TV or CATV), setting the clock, and setting the channels your VCR can tune.

Basic Operation

using the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, select channels using the VCR’s tuner, and load and play a video tape.

Special Functions

see on the VCR’s display and t he TV screen, how to fast-forward and rewind a tape, use the VCR’s special playback, display, and search features, set the tracking manually, use auto repeat, index search, and mode lock.

— describes the connections

— includes procedures for pre-

— explains how to watch TV

— describes the things you

Recordin

recordings and gives instructions for making each one.

Additiona l Informatio n

shooting section, care and maintenance procedures, and the VCR’s specifications.

We recommend that you rea d through at leas t “Connections” on Page 9 and “P reparation” on Page 17 thoroughly, in order to make sure your VCR is corre ct l y set up .

When reading through this manual, keep this in mind: the VCR displays menus and options on the TV you connect to the VCR, and displays other information (such as tape motion indicators, the real-time counter, etc.) on its display.

— describes t he different types of

— includes a trouble-

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CONNECTIONS

Before you connect the VCR, read through these sections to determine the appropriate portions and the best connections for the type of terminals on your TV and other equipment you are connecting. Keep in mind that not all sections will apply to your installation.

Notes:

• If your audio/video system does not match any of the examples provided, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.

• You can connect many different types of audio/video systems such as a receiver/ amplifier, a satellite receiver, or a cable system. These connections might require additional accessories available from your local RadioShack store.

• Disconnect power to the VCR and TV when making connections. Do not connect the VCR’s power cord until you complete all other connections.

CONNECTING THE VCR FOR PLAYBACK ONLY

You can connect y our VCR t o the T V in one of these three ways so you can simply play and watch video tapes:

• To the TV’s audio/video input jacks (if it has A/V jacks)

• To the TV’s single VHF/UHF F-connector

• To the TV’s single VHF F-connector and double UHF screw terminals

These connections do not let you record or watch VHF/UHF programs. If you want to both record and watch VHF/UHF programs, proceed directly to “Connecting the VCR for Pla yback and Recording” starting on Page 11.

Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks

Use video quality shielded cab les with phonotype connections (such as Cat. No. 15-1538, not supplied) to connect the VCR’s

EO OUT

jacks.

jacks to your TV’s audio/video input

AUDIO/VID-

Do not use standard audio cables for this

Note:

connection.

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Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector

Use the supplied 75-ohm cable to connect the VCR’s TV’s VHF/UHF antenna input F-connector.

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

75-Ohm Cab le

VHF/UHF

F-connector to your

UHF VHF

VHF/UHF

Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals

If your TV has a single VHF F-connector and double UHF screw terminals and your antenna is not VHF-only (channels 2–1 3) or UHF-only (channels 14–69), you need a band splitter (such as Cat. No. 15-1231, not supplied) to connect your VCR to the TV.

75-Ohm Cable

VHF/UHF

300-Ohm UHF Output

Band Splitter

UHF VHF

75-Ohm VHF Output

1. Connect the band splitter’s 75-ohm input cable to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

ter-

minal.

2. Connect the splitter’s single VHF 75-ohm output F-connector to your T V’s VHF inp ut F-connector.

3. Connect the splitter’s UHF 300-ohm gold wires to your TV’s double UHF input screw terminals.

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CONNECTING THE VCR FOR PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

To record using the VCR, you need to connect an external signal source such as an antenna (see “Connecting an Antenna”) or cable system (see “Connecting Cable” on Page 13). You do not need to connect both.

Connecting an Antenna

If you use an antenna only, connect the VCR to the TV in one of these three ways:

• Using the TV’s audio/video input jacks (see below)

• Using the TV’s single VHF/UHF F-connec tor (see Page 12)

• Using the TV’s single VHF F-connector and double UHF screw terminals (see Page 12)

Any of these connections lets you:

• Record and watch a channel you select with the VCR’s tuner

• Watch a channel you select with the TV’s tune r

• Record a channel you select with the VCR’s tuner while you watch another channel you select with the TV’s tuner.

Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks

If your antenna has 300-ohm lead-in wire, you need to first convert it to a 75-ohm cable by connecting a 300-to-75-ohm matching transformer (such as Cat. No. 15-1253, not supplied) following these steps.

300-Oh m Lead - In W ir e

300-to- 7 5-O hm Matching Transformer

a. Connect the antenna’s lead-in wire to

the transformer’s 300-ohm input terminal screws.

b. C onnect the transformer’s 75-ohm out-

put F-connector to the VCR’s

CATV IN

input F-connector.

VHF/UHF

2. Use video quality shielded cables with phono-type connections (such as Cat. No. 15-1538, not supplied) to connect the VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

jacks to your

TV’s audio/video input jacks.

Note:

Do not use standard audio cables for

this connection.

1. If your antenna has 75-ohm cable, connect the antenna cable directly to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV IN

inpu t terminal.

75-Ohm Cab l e

75-Ohm Cable

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Using the T V’s Singl e VHF/U H F F-Conn ector

1. If your antenna has 75-ohm cable, connect the antenna cable directly to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV IN

inpu t terminal.

75-Ohm Cab l e

300-Oh m Lead - In W ir e

300-to- 7 5-O hm Matching Transformer

2. Use the supplied 75-ohm cable to connect the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

F-connector to your TV’s VHF/UHF antenna input Fconnector.

75-Ohm Cable

UHF VHF

VHF/UHF

Using the TV’ s Single VHF F-Connector and Double Scre w UH F Sc rew Terminals

a. Connect the antenna’s lead-in wire to

the transformer’s 300-ohm input terminal screws.

b. Connect t he transformer’s 75-ohm out-

put F-connector to the VCR’s

CA TV IN

input F-connector.

VHF/UHF

1. If your antenna has 75-ohm cable, connect the antenna cable directly to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV IN

inpu t te r mina l .

75-Ohm Cab l e

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300-Oh m Lead - In W ir e

300-to- 7 5-O hm Matching Transformer

a. Connect the antenna’s lead-in wire to

the transformer’s 300-ohm input terminal screws.

b. Connect t he transformer’s 75-ohm out-

put F-connector to the VCR’s

CA TV IN

input F-connector.

VHF/UHF

2. Connect the band splitter’s 75-ohm input cable to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

ter-

minals.

3. Connect the splitter’s VHF 75-ohm F-c onnector to your TV’s single VHF input F-connector.

4. Connect the splitter’s UHF 300-ohm gold wires to your TV’s double UHF input screw terminals.

Connecting Cable

You can connect the VCR to cable with or without a cable box, then connect it to the TV in one of these ways:

• To the TV’s audio/video input jacks (if it has A/V jacks) (see Page 14)

• To the TV’s single VHF/UHF F-connector (see Page 15)

• To the TV’s single VHF F-connector and UHF double screw terminals (see Page 15)

• Using an A/B switch so you can record a scrambled channel while you watch an unscrambled channel (see Page 16)

Any of these connections let you:

• Record and watch a channel you select with the VCR’s tuner.

• Watch a channel you select with the TV’s tuner.

75-Ohm Cable

VHF/UHF

300-Ohm UHF Output

Band Splitter

UHF VHF

75-Ohm VHF Output

• Record a channel you select with the VCR’s tuner while you watch another channel you select with the TV’s tuner.

ou use cable but do not have a cable

If box, and casts

our TV can receive c able broad-

• You can watch and record any unscrambled channel.

• You cannot record scrambled channels.

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If you use a cable box:

• You m ust select channels using the c able box.

• The cable box unscrambles premium cable channels. To watch or record premium channels, you must already subscribe to them from your cable company.

Important: Some states have laws restricting direct connections to cable wires (c onnections that do not go through a cable box). Check the laws in your area before you make connections.

Important Reminder to the CATV System Installer: You must comply with 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 building’s grounding system, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Using the TV’ s Audi o/Video Input Jacks

1. Connect the CATV cable directly to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV IN

75-Ohm Cable

input terminal.

2. Use video quality shielded cables with phono-type connections (such as Cat. No. 15-1538, not supplied) to connect the VCR’s

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

jacks to your

TV’s Audio/Video input jacks. Note: Do not use standard audio cables for

this connection.

75-Ohm Cable

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Using the T V’s Singl e VHF/U H F F-Conn ector

1. Connect the CATV cable directly to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV IN

75-Ohm Cable

inpu t te r mina l .

2. Use the supplied 75-ohm cable to connect the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

F-connector to your TV’s VHF/UHF antenna input Fconnector.

75-Ohm Cab le

Using the TV’ s Single VHF F-Connector and Double Scre w UH F Sc rew Terminals

If your TV has a single VHF F-connector and double UHF screw terminals, you nee d a band splitter (such as Cat. No. 15-1231, not supplied) to connect your VCR to the separate VHF and UHF terminals.

1. Connect the CATV cable directly to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV IN

75-Ohm Cable

input terminal.

2. Connect the band splitter’s 75-ohm input cable to the VCR’s

VHF/UHF CATV OUT

ter-

minals.

VHF/UHF

UHF VHF

VHF/UHF

75-Ohm Cable

VHF/UHF

300-Ohm UHF Output

Band Splitter

3. Connect the splitter’s VHF 75-ohm F-c onnector to your TV’s single VHF input F-connector.

4. Connect the splitter’s UHF 300-ohm gold wires to your TV’s double UHF input screw terminals.

UHF VHF

75-Ohm VHF Output

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