Optimus 632, 16-549, 550 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-549/550/632

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

4-HEAD VHS HQ VCR

Model 112 (16-549) Model 113 (16-550)

Model 62 (Hi-Fi) (16-632)

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.

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 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 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 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 M odel 112/113/62 4-Head VHS HQ VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders.

Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures extremely a ccurate 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.

Your VCR offers all these features:

The Model 62 includes all of the Model s

Note:

112/113’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo t hat delivers CD-quality sound for audio/video or audio-only recordings. The Model 62 also includes front panel audio/video jacks that make it easy to connect to a camcorder.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

-to-Use Immediate Recordin

Eas

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

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, and ejects a tape.

Fast-Response S

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

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.

ital Timer

back/Rewind/Eject

— positions the tape

stem

— lets

— lets you

— auto-

— displays

TUNING

26-Micron Record/Play Head

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

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.

Auto Trackin

justs tracking when you start playback.

Auto Repeat Pla

winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the end during playback and recording.

stem

ence) Video Noise Re-

— reduces noise on the

stem

back

— enhances

— pro-

— automatically ad-

— automatically re-

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-

TAPE CONTROL

One-Minu te Skip

tape for exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip over commercials.

Index Search

ginning of a specific recording, or set it to automatically play the first 10 seconds of each recording so you can locate a desired recording.

— lets you fast-forward the

— lets you quickly lo ca te the be-

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Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visu al Search

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

Automatic Rewind

OTHER FEATURES

Multich annel Televi sio n S ound (MTS ) ( M odel 62 only) — decodes s tereo broadcasts for

listening or recording. This VCR can also receive and record special audio programs (SAP) that accompany some MTS broadcasts.

Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks — let you quickly connect an audio/video device to the VCR without disconnecting other devices

Front Audio/Video Input Jacks (Model 62 only) — let you quick ly connect an audio/video

device, such as a camcorder, to the VCR without disconnecting other devices.

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 — lets you set the VCR to automati-

cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight Saving Time.

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

Model: _______________________________ Serial Number: ______________ __________

Trilingual On-Screen Programming — pro-

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

Universal Remote Control — lets you control your VCR, as well as 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 30 minut es, and tuner programming information and timer mem ory settings are kept for up to 24 hours.

Automatic/Manual Clock Setting — lets y ou 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.

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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 62 Connections ........................................................................................................... 10

Model 112/113 Connections .................................................................................................. 11

Home Theater Connections (Model 62 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/Channels/Clock ......................................................... 15

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

Turning On Auto Clock Set ............................................................................................. 17

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

Reprogramming Tuner Memory ...................................................................................... 17

Changing the On-Screen Language ............................................................................... 18

Resetting the VCR’s Memory .......................................................................................... 18

Using the VCR Remote Control with Your TV or Cable Box ................................................. 19

Operation .................................................................................................................................... 21

Watc h i ng TV ......................... ................. ......... ................. ................ ................. ..................... 21

Using the TV’s Tuner ...................................................................................................... 21

Using the VCR’s Tuner ................................................................................................... 21

Viewi ng a Video Tape .............. ................ ................. ................ .......... ................ ................... 22

Loading a Video Tape ..................................................................................................... 22

Playing a Video Tape ...................................................................................................... 22

Special Functions ............................ ................. ................ .......... ................. ................ .............. 23

Special Displays .................................................................................................................... 23

Blue Screen Display ........................................................................................................ 23

On-Screen Display .......................................................................................................... 23

Function Indicators .......................................................................................................... 23

Tape Motion Controls ............................................................................................................ . 23

Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search ........................................................................ 23

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance ....................................................................................... 23

Slow Motion .................................................................................................................... 24

One Minute Skip ............................................................................................................. 24

Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 2 4

Using the Counter ........................................................................................................... 24

Using the Zero Search Function ..................................................................................... 24

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Using Index Search ............................................................................................................... 25

Direct Access Index Search ........................................................................................... 25

Index Scan ...... ................ ................. ................ ................. .......... ................ ................. . .. 25

Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................... 25

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

Recording ................................................................................................................................... 27

Recording Speeds/Tape Selection . ....................................................................................... 27

Erase Protection ................................................................................................................... 27

Selecting the Signal to Record .............................................................................................. 28

Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 62 Only) ............................................ 28

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 28

Recording a Program as You Watch It ........................................................................... 28

Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV ................... 29

Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 29

Setting a Timer ............................................................................................................... 30

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................... 31

Checking/Changing Timers ............................................................................................ 31

Clearing a Timer ...... .......... ................ ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. . 32

Dubbing ....................................................................................................................... .......... 32

Audio-Only Recording (Model 62 Only) ................................................................................ 33

Additional Information .............................................................................................................. 34

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 34

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 36

Servicing Your VCR ........................................................................................................ 37

Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... . 37

Storing Your Video Cassettes ......................................................................................... 37

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 38

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

SUPPLIED 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 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.

VCR Setup

ing and using the remote control, setting the on-screen programming language, setting the channels your VCR can tune, and setting the clock.

Operation

the TV’s or VCR’s tu ner, and load and play a video tape.

Special Functions

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 tap es, and use index search.

— shows you how to connect the

— includes procedures for prepar-

— 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 appe ars on t he VC R’s display is shown in this typeface: VCR

• The VCR d isplays 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 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 62) or 11 (Model 112/113) 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 pla

back. Yo u can connect (choose

one):

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

Caution:

OUT TO TV

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

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

• Your VCR’s to your TV’s audio/video jac ks, 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 7 5-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

OUT TO TV

Never connect the VCR’s

jack to a te rmina l that h a s

OUT TO TV

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

. You can connect

jack

jack to your

jacks

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 t o t he 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 two video sources (three sources for the Model 62) directly to your VCR. To do so, you connect one source to

AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

the back of the VCR using A /V cables a nd the other to the ohm coaxial cable (and, with the Model 62, another source to the jacks on the front of 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.

Some state laws restrict

jack

jacks on the

IN FROM ANT

jack using a 75-

AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN

stem to

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MODEL 62 CONNECTIONS

Outside Antenna

Cable

(CATV)

Company

(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)

Audio

Video

Cable Box

Model 62

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 112/113 CONNECTIONS

Outside Antenna

Cable

(CATV)

Company

(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)

Audio

Video

Cable Box

Models 112/113

OUTI N

Audio/Video Cable

AUDIO

OUT

IN 1

75-Ohm Coax Cable

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

75-Ohm Coax Cable

or ororor

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

3 CH. 4

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

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 62 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

75-Ohm Coax Cable

or or or

Select the signal source you have

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT.

MONO

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

75-Ohm Coax Cable

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

Model 62

Speakers

Antenna InAudio InVideo In

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