Optimus 63, 114 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-551/633

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

4-HEAD VHS HQ VCR

Model 114 (16-551)

Model 63 (Hi-Fi) (16-633)

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 ti 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 covered. 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 surf ace.

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Commercial Advance and Movie Advance are trademarks of Arthur D. Little Enterprises,

A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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 elec tric 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

— Upon completion of an

checks to determine that the VCR is in

conditi on .

amplifiers) that produce heat.

service or

from

isters, stoves, or

Note to the cable TV system inst aller:

This reminder is to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides in

and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the build in

, as close to the point of cable entry as prac-

uidelines for proper ground-

rounding system of the

tical.

Warning

: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This sy mbo l is in t en de d to al er t y ou t o the pr es ence of uninsula ted dan gerous voltage w ithin the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that importa nt op erati ng an d maint enanc e ins truct ions

are incl uded in the l itera tur e accom panyi ng th is prod uct.

g Sy

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 114/63 4-Head VHS HQ VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home vid eo cassette recorders.

Your VCR’s VCR Plus+ feature lets you easily set the VCR to re cord progra ms wi thou t tedious programming, and its Commercial Advance and Movie Advance features let you quickly skip over commercials and previews recorded on tapes. The VCR’s full-function universal remote control and on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use.

Your VCR offers all these features:

The Model 63 includes all of the M odel

Note:

114’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo that delivers CD-quality sound for audio/video o r audioonly recordings.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head

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

— enhances

Auto Repeat Pla

winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the en d during playback a nd recording.

Eas

-to-Use Immediate Recordin

you start a recording immediately and have the VCR automatically stop recording after a length of time you select.

VCR Plus+ Timer Recordin

the VCR to automatically rec ord programs by using the PlusCode numbers published in most television program sche dules. Your VCR automatically selects the channel you want to record, so you don’t have to manually select it.

1-Month, 8-Event Di

program the VCR to make up to eight unattended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time).

Automatic Pla

matically plays, rewinds, then ejects a tape.

Fast-Response S

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

back/Rewind/Eject

— automatically re-

back

— lets you set

ital Timer

— positions the tape

stem

— lets

— lets you

— auto-

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads

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

AI (Artificial Intelli duction S

screen when playing back a worn or partially damaged tape.

Commercial Advance

tects and skips over most commercials when you play back a tape.

Movie Advance

start of a movie or select which preview to view on a purchased or rented tape.

Auto Trackin

justs tracking when you start playback.

stem

ence) Video Noise Re-

— reduces noise on the

— automatically de-

— lets y ou g o direc tly to the

— automatically ad-

stem

— pro-

Real-Time Counter with Memor

the actual length of time a tape plays or records, and allows you to mark and return to a location on the tape.

— displays

TUNING

179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible Tuner

UHF channel s , and up to 125 cable c hannels.

Tuner Memor

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

— lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and

Programming

— automatical-

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TAPE CONTROL

Index Search

beginning of a specific recording. Also, you can have the VCR play the first 10 seconds of each recording so you can locate the one you want.

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visu al Search

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/S low-M otion

— lets you quickly locate the

Note:

EDS is provided by some broadcasters and includes various types of information, including the current time. If no broadcast ers in your area transmit EDS signals, you must manually set the clock.

Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Adjustm ent

cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight Saving Time.

— lets you se t the VCR to automati-

Automatic Rewind

OTHER FEATURES

Multich annel Televi sio n S ound (MTS ) ( M odel 63 only)

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 Jack s

let you quickly connect an audio/v ideo device, such as a camcorder, to the VCR without disconnecting other devices.

Trilingual On-Screen Programming

vides helpful instructions on the TV screen f or setting the clock and timers. You can select English, French, or Spanish instructions.

Universal Remote Control

your VCR, as well as TVs and cable boxes produced by other manufacturers.

— decodes stereo broadcasts for

—

— pro-

— lets you control

We recommend you record the VCR’s model and serial numbers here. This information is on the VCR’s back panel.

Model:

Serial Number:

_______________________________

______________ __________

Memory Sentinel

tuner programming information, and timer memory settings in case of a power loss. The clock continues to run for 30 minut es, and tuner programming information and timer mem ory settings are kept for up to 24 hours.

Automatic/Manual Clock Setting

set the VCR to automatically update its clock using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals sent by some TV stati ons. You ca n also man ually set the clock.

— protects clock settings,

— lets you

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CONTENTS

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

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

Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................ 8

Using This Manual ................................................................................................................... 8

Installation .................................................................................................................... ................ 9

Common Connection s ...... ......... ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. ................ . . 9

Model 63 Connections ........................................................................................................... 10

Model 114 Connections ......................................................................................................... 11

Home Theater Connections (Model 63 Shown) .......................................... ....... ..... ....... ....... 12

Camcorder Connec tions ....... ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. ................. .... 13

Connecting Power .............................................................................................................. ... 13

VCR Setup .............. ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. ................. ....................... 14

Setting the VCR’s Output Channel Switch ............................................................................ 14

Remote Control ............. .......... ................ ................. ................ ................. ......... ................... 14

Installing Batteries ........................................................................................................... 14

Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 14

Initial Set Up .......................................................................................................................... 15

Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Channels/Clock ............................. 15

Manually Setting the Clock ............................................................................................. 16

Adding/Erasing Channels ............................................................................................... 17

Reprogramming Tuner Memory ...................................................................................... 18

Turning On Auto Clock Set ............................................................................................. 19

Setting the Cable Box ..................................................................................................... 19

Changing the On-Screen Language ............................................................................... 20

Resetting the VCR’s Memory .......................................................................................... 20

Using the VCR’s Remote Control with Your TV or Cable Box ............................................... 21

Operation .................................................................................................................................... 23

Watc h i ng TV ......................... ................. ......... ................. ................ ................. ..................... 23

Using the TV’s Tuner ...................................................................................................... 23

Using the VCR’s Tuner ................................................................................................... 23

Viewi ng a Video Tape .... ................. ................ ................. ................ .......... ................ ............ 23

Loading a Video Tape ..................................................................................................... 23

Playing a Video Tape ...................................................................................................... 24

Tape Motion Controls ............................................................................................................ . 24

Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search ........................................................................ 24

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance ....................................................................................... 25

Slow Motion .................................................................................................................... 25

Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 25

Using the Counter ........................................................................................................... 25

Using the Zero Search Function ..................................................................................... 25

Tracking ................................................................................................................................. 26

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

Special Displays .................................................................................................................... 27

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

On-Screen Display .......................................................................................................... 27

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Function Indicators ......................................................................................................... 27

Skipping Commercials .......................................................................................................... 27

Recording a Broadcast with Commercial Advance Marking ........................................... 27

Marking an Unmarked Tape ........................................ ..... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... . 28

Playing Back with Commercial Advance Marking .......................................................... 29

Questions and Answers about Commercial Advan ce .................................................... 29

Skipping/Selecting Previews ................................................................................................. 29

Using Index Search ............................................................................................................... 30

Direct Access Index Search ........................................................................................... 30

Index Scan ...... ................ ................. ................ ................. .......... ................ ................. . .. 31

Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................... 31

Recording ................................................................................................................................... 32

Recording Speeds/Tape Selection . ....................................................................................... 32

Erase Protection ................................................................................................................... 32

Selecting the Signal to Record .............................................................................................. 33

Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 63 Only) ............................................ 33

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 33

Recording a Program as You Watch It ........................................................................... 33

Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV ................... 34

Recording with VCR Plus+ .................................................................................................... 34

Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channels ......................................................................... 34

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................................................................................... 35

Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs .............................. ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ...... 37

Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 37

Setting a Timer ............................................................................................................... 38

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................... 40

Checking/Changing Timers ............................................................................................ 40

Clearing a Timer .................... .......... ................ ................. ................. ................ .......... ... 40

Dubbing ....................................................................................................................... .......... 41

Audio-Only Recording (Model 63 Only) ................................................................................ 41

Additional Information .............................................................................................................. 42

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 42

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 44

Servicing Your VCR ........................................................................................................ 45

Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... . 45

Storing Your Video Cassettes ......................................................................................... 45

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 46

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Be sure to remo ve the rem ote control and 7 5ohm coaxial cable before you store the packing material.

Depending upon your audio/video system setup, you might need add itional cables or a dapters (available at your local RadioShack store). Read “Installation” on Page 9 to determine your specific needs.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Condensation inside the VCR can cause tape jams or video head damage. When you move the VCR from a cold area to a warmer one, let it sit for about 2 ho urs before y ou 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

VCR to your audio/video system and a camcorder.

VCR Setup

the output channel swit ch, prepari ng and us ing the remote control, setting the on-screen programming language, setting the channe ls your VCR can tune, and setting the clock.

Operation

the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, load and play a video tape, fast-forward and rewind a tape, use the VCR’s special playback, display, and search features, use the real-time counter and the zero search function, and set the tracking manually.

Special Functions

on the VCR’s display and the TV screen, how to use the VCR’s Commercial Advance and Movie Advance features, use index search, and use repeat play.

— shows you how to connect the

— includes procedures for setting

— explains how to watch TV using

— describes what appears

Recordin

methods.

Additiona l Informatio n

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

We recommend you thoroughly read at least “Installation” on Page 9 and “VCR Setup” on Page 14, to be sure you correctly install and set up your VCR.

When reading through this manual, keep the following in mind:

• Some buttons on the remote control also appear on the VCR. You can use these buttons to operate the same functions. Other procedures use only the VCR’s buttons, or only the remote control’s.

• Some buttons are labeled differently on the VCR and on the remote control. Since y ou use the remote control most often to change settings and f unctions , this ma nual refers only to the remote control’s labels. Unless otherwise noted, however, 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 this manual.

• Information that appears on the TV screen is shown in this typeface:

• Information that appears on the VCR’s display is shown in this typeface: VCR

• The VCR displays menu s and opt ions 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 remote control, then repeat that step and all steps that follow.

— describes the different recording

— includes a trouble-

BOLD UPPERCASE

letters in

PLAY

on the

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INSTALLATION

COMMON CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustrations on Page 10 (Model 63) or 11 (Model 114) for these connections.

Some connection s shown in this section

Note:

might require additional supplies, available from your local RadioShack store.

Connect the VCR to your TV for playback. You can connect (choose one):

• Your VCR’s to your TV’s antenna jack, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable

Caution:

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV

nal that has an antenna already connected. Doing so can interfere with other receivers.

• Your VCR’s to your TV’s separate VHF/UHF antenna jacks, using a 75 -ohm coax ial cable and a VHF/UHF splitter/ combiner

• Your VCR’s jacks to your TV’s audio/video jacks, using a stereo audio/video cable

For the best quality recordings,

Note:

use high-quality A/V cables to make these connections.

Connect a signal source to the VCR for recordin (choos e one):

• An outside antenna , using a 75-ohm coaxial cable, to the VCR’s

ANT.

jack

• An outside antenna, using 300-ohm lead-in wire and a 300-to-75 ohm transformer, to the VCR’s

ANT.

jack

• Your CATV (cable) source, using the 75-ohm coaxial cable directly from the cable company, to the VCR’s

FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV

Never connect the VCR’s

jack to a termi-

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

. You can connect

jack

IN FR OM

IN FROM

Caution:

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

FROM ANT.

There are many cable TV sys-

Note:

tems in use. If you subscribe to cable TV service and cannot record c abl e T V programs, contact your local cable TV service provider. Most cable TV service providers offer connection help.

Connection Notes:

Because of the complexity of the variations possible when using additional video acce ssories, such as video signal switches, splitters, and combiners, such configurations are not shown in this manual.

You can also connect an optional video source, such as a camcorder, another VCR, or a DSS s

our VCR using A/V cables. Simpl

connect it as shown.

• You can connect three video sources directly to your VCR. To do so, you connect one source to the (Model 114) or (Model 63) jacks on the back of the VCR using A/V cables, another source to the

FROM ANT.

cable, and another source to the

IN/AUDIO AUDIO IN-R

the VCR (see “Camcorder Connections” on Page 13).

• You can connect additional 75-ohm coaxial sources to your system using a high-isolation A/B switch to switch between the sources.

• You can connect one 75-ohm coaxial source to more than one device using a video splitter.

IN (Model 114) or

Some state laws restrict

jack

stem to

AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

jack using a 75-ohm coaxial

AV2 VIDEO

AV2 VIDEO IN/L-

(Model 63) jacks on the front of

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MODEL 63 CONNECTIONS

Outside Antenna

Cable

(CATV)

Company

(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)

Audio

Video

Cable Box

Model 63 (rear)

OUTI N

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

R - AUDIO - L

OUT

MONO

IN 1

75-Ohm Coax Cable

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

75-Ohm Coax Cable

or or

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

Antenna InAudio InVideo In

75-Ohm Coax Cable

Optional TV

Antenna In

Connection

VHF/UHF Splitter/Combiner

UHF

VHF

Antenna In

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MODEL 114 CONNECTIONS

Outside Antenna

Cable

(CATV)

Company

(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)

Audio

Video

Cable Box

Audio/Video Cable

Model 114 (rear)

75-Ohm Coax Cable

OUTI N

or ororor

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

AUDIO

OUT

IN 1

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

Audio/Video Cable

Antenna InAudio InVideo In

75-Ohm Coax Cable

Optional TV

Antenna In

Connection

VHF/UHF Splitter/Combiner

UHF

VHF

Antenna In

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HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 63 SHOWN)

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

Outside Antenna

A/V RECEIVER

Speakers

Front

Right

Left

–

Rear

Right

Left

–

Cable

(CATV)

Company

Center

–

TV/Monitor

R - AUDIO - L

OUT

IN 1

Cable Box

VIDEO

Video Cable

75-Ohm Coax Cable

OUTI N

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

R - AUDIO - L

OUT

IN 1

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

75-Ohm Coax Cable

or or or

Select the signal source you have

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

MONO

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

75-Ohm Coax Cable

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

Model 63

(rear)

Speakers

Antenna InAudio InVideo 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. You can also connect a camcorder to the

IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

(Model 63) j acks on the bac k of the VCR.

AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

(Model 114) or

The Model 63 needs a stereo audio/video cable for this connection. The Mod el 114 needs an audio/video cable for this conne ction. Your a udio/video cable (no t supplied) must have plugs t hat fit the VCR’s jacks and the camcorder’s jacks for this connection.

R-AUDIO-L

PLAY

REWIND

AV 2

VIDEO IN L – AUDIO IN – R

POWER

TV/VCR

1. Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the the Model 63’s front panel, or the

AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN

RECORD/TIME

AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R

jacks on the Model 114’s front panel.

FAST-F

STOP EJECT

CHANNEL

and AV

VIDEO IN

jacks on

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:

The VCR prompts you to select a language, connection type, and output channel, then starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Dat a Serv ice (EDS) sig nal (see “Initial Set up” on Page 15) when:

• You plug in the VCR for the first time then press

• You unplug the VCR and reconnect it (within 24 hours) or after a power failure (of less than 24 hours) then press

POWER

to turn it on.

POWER

to turn it on.

• You reset the VCR’s memory (see “Resetting the VCR’s Memory” on Page 20).

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VCR SETUP

SETTING THE VCR’S OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH

If you connected the VCR’s

terminal to a TV or another VCR, set on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an active channel in your area.

When VCR appears, the VCR s ends t he signal from the video source connected to its

ANT .

jack or for the Model 63) terminals to the TV on the channel you selected.

Setting

Note:

when the VCR is off or if you connected a T V with separate audio/video input jacks to the VCR’s

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

3 CH. 4

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO IN

has no effect on the TV

VH F/UHF O UT TO

3 CH. 4

IN FROM

(or

jacks.

AV2

REMOTE CONTROL

Installing Batteries

The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest operation and best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557).

2. Put fresh batteries in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

When the remote control stops working

Note:

or operates poorly, replace both batteries.

Cautions:

• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the remote control. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage your remote control.

• Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Do no t mix old and new ba tteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

1. Press the tab on the battery compartment cove r and lift o ff the cove r in the di rection of the arrow.

Ta b

Using the Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim it at the front of the VCR and press the desired function buttons.

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INITIAL SET UP

Setting the On-Screen Language/ Connection Type/Channels/Clock

When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on, when you turn it on after power was interrupted for longer than 24 hours, or when you reset the VCR’s memory, the VCR prompts you to select a language, then scans f or active channels in your area and stores them.

In many areas, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station broadcasts an electronic data signal (EDS) with its regular broadcast. This signal can automatically set your VCR’s clock to the correct time. If a station in your area has EDS signals, the VCR automatically sets the clock.

Notes:

• The V CR is preset to automat ically set the clock, but you can change this setting. See “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 16.

• If no stat ions in your area broadcast EDS signals, you can set the clock manually. See “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 16 for more information.

4. When the following appears on the TV screen, repeatedly press marked above it) or

STOP

PLAY

(with s

(with t marked below it) on the remote control to highlight a connection type, then press

(with

marked to its right) to select it.

VCR TV

BOX TV

• If you connected a cable box or a DSS

receiver to the VCR then c onnected the VCR to a TV, select

BOX

VCR TV

CABLE/DSS

• If you connected the VCR to a cable box

or a DSS receiver then connected the cable box/DSS receiver to a TV, select

VCR CABLE/DSS BOX TV.

1. Press

POWER

to turn on the VCR.

2. Turn on your TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR’s

3 CH. 4

switch or select its line input if you connected the VCR to the TV’s audio/video input jacks. Then press

3. Select a language by pressing select English),

TV/VCR

so VCR appears.

CH t

(to select Spanish), or

CH s

(to

(to select French) when the follow-

ing appears on the TV screen.

• If you connected the VCR directly to a TV, select

If you selected

, continue with Step 5. If you selected

VCR CABLE/D SS TV

VCR TV

CABLE/DSS BOX VCR

VCR TV

, skip

to Step 6.

5. When the following appears on the TV

screen, repeatedly press

s or t to select

your cable box’s or DSS receiver’s output

VCR TV

OUTPU

channel number, then press

PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN

PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN

NO CH FOUND

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Notes:

• The output channel number for most cable boxes and DSS receivers is usually 3 or 4. Check the owner’s manual for your cable box or DSS receiver if you are not sure what the output channel number is.

• If you are using the audio/video jack connections to your cable box or DSS receiver, select

VIDEO OUT

as the out-

put channel.

6. When the following appears on the TV screen, set your cable box or DSS receiver to the local PBS station, then press

(If you do not have a cable box or DSS receiver, simply press

UTO SET

CABLE

YOUR

THEN. . .

UP KEY

to the correct time and

COMPLETED

appears. If the VCR does not

detect a signal within this time,

CLOCK

SET INCOMPLETE

AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO

appears. There is probably not an EDS signal available in your area. Press

STOP

, then see “Manually Setting the Clock” to set the clock.

Notes:

• Your VCR pr otec ts t uner pr ogr ammi ng 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 l oses the programm i ng.

• If you have not connected the VCR to an

antenna, cable box, DSS receiver, or other signal source through the

ANT.

jack, the VCR does not store any

IN FROM

channel in memory. Instead, you see:

After you press

CEEDIN G

and the current channel number

AUTO SET PRO-

, CH

appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans through the channels and memorizes all active ch annels in your ar ea.

Note: If you have already set the channels and just want to manually set the clock, press

to skip tuner programming.

Then see “Manually Setting the Clock.”

7. When the VCR finishes s canning and storing channels, it searches for an EDS signal and shows the following on the TV screen:

AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the ED S signal. If the VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its clock

Manually Setting the Clock

Follow these steps to set the VCR to not search for an EDS signal then to manually set the clock.

Notes:

• The clock must be accurately set for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest you refer to a radio station or time/temperature service for the correct time.

• If you do not press a button within 5 minutes in Steps 2–9, the clock is not set. Start again from Step 1.

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