Optimus 64, 65 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-634/16-636

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Model 64/Model 65

Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

With Four-Head Double Azimuth

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 and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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

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

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 Model 64/Model 65 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR With Four-Head Double Azimuth offers some of the most advanced features avai lable 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:

Along with the Models 64’s fea tures, the

Note:

Model 65 includes Commercial Advance™ and Movie Advance™ f eatures that let you qu ickly skip over commercials and previews recorded on tapes.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head

the picture quality at the SLP (Super Long Play) playback speed.

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads

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

— enhances

— pro-

Time Stamp

cording information (such as date, start time, and channel) for the first 7 seconds during playback.

Auto Repeat Pla

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

Eas

-to-Use Immediate Recordin

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 Zero Back

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

— the VCR displays useful re-

— automatically re-

back

— lets

ital Timer

back/Rewind/Eject

— positions the tape

stem

— lets you

— auto-

—

AI (Artificial Intelli duction S

screen when playing back a worn or partially damaged tape.

Commercial Advance (Model 65 Onl

automatically detects and skips over most

commercials when you play back a tape.

Movie Advance (Model 65 Onl

go directly to the 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

— lets you

)

— automatically ad-

stem

—

)

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.

Channel Caption

ters to a channel so the call letters appear on the TV screen with the channel number when you select the channel.

— lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and

Programming

— lets you assign call let-

— automatical-

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TAPE CONTROL

One-Minute Skip (Model 64 Only)

fast-forward the tape for exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip over commercials.

Ind ex S e ar ch

ginning 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.

Program In dex

for a specific program after timer recording.

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visu al Search

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

Automatic Rewind

— lets you quickly locate the be-

— lets you select and search

— lets you

OTHER FEATURES

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)

decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or recording. This VCR can also recei ve and reco rd special audio programs (SAP) that accompa ny 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.

—

Memory Sentinel

tuner programming information, and timer memory settings in case of a power loss. The VCR holds the current time for 1 minute, and tuner programming information and timer memory 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 station s. You can also manually set the clock.

Note:

EDS is provided by some broadcasters and includes various types of information, including the current time. If no 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.

Alert Tone

you enter invalid information or do an incomplete operation. You can turn the alert tone on or off.

VCR Lock

vent young children from operating it.

Note:

AA batteries (not included) for operation.

— lets you se t the VCR to automati-

— the VCR alerts you whenever

— lets you set the VCR to help pre-

Your VCR’s remote control requires two

— protects clock settings,

— lets you

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, cable boxes, and direct-to-home satellite systems produced by other manufacturers.

— lets you control

— pro-

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

Model:

Serial Number:

_______________________________

______________ __________

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Basic Connect ions ......... ................. ................ .......... ................ ................. ................ ........ ...... 9

Home Theater Connections ......................................................................... ....... ....... ..... ....... 11

Camcorder Connec tions ....... ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. ................. .... 12

Connecting Power .............................................................................................................. ... 12

VCR Setup ....... ................. ................ .......... ................ ................. ................. ................ . ............. 13

Setting the VCR’s Output Channel Switch ............................................................................ 13

Remote Control ...... .......... ................ ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. ......... 13

Installing Batteries ........................................................................................................... 13

Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 13

Initial Set Up .......................................................................................................................... 14

Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels/Clock ......................................................... 14

Manually Setting the Clock ............................................................................................. 15

Turning On Auto Clock Set ............................................................................................. 16

Adding/Erasing Channels ............................................................................................... 16

Reprogramming Tuner Memory ...................................................................................... 16

Changing the On-Screen Language ............................................................................... 17

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

Turning the Error Beep On/Off ............................................................................................... 18

Using the VCR Remote Control With Your TV and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ............. 18

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

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

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

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

Channel Caption .................................................... .......... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... .. .......... .. 21

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

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

Playing a Video Tape ...................................................................................................... 23

Special Functions ................... ................ ................. ......... ................. ................. ....................... 24

Special Displays .................................................................................................................... 24

Blue Screen Display ........................................................................................................ 24

On-Screen Display .......................................................................................................... 24

Function Indicators .......................................................................................................... 24

Tape Motion Controls ............................................................................................................ . 25

Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search ........................................................................ 25

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

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

One Minute Skip (Model 64 Only) .. ................................................................................. 25

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

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

Using the Zero Search Function ..................................................................................... 26

Skipping Commercials (Model 65 Only) ................................................................................ 26

Setting Up Commercial Advance Marking ...................................................................... 26

Selecting a Commercial Advance Tape Playback Option ............................................... 27

Questions and Answers about Commercial Advan ce .................................................... 27

Skipping/Selecting Previews (Model 65 Only) .............................................................. ....... . 28

Using Index Search ............................................................................................................... 29

Direct Access Index Search ........................................................................................... 29

Index Scan ...... ................ ................. ................ ................. .......... ................ ................. . .. 30

Program Index Search (Timer Recording Only) ............................................................. 30

Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................... 30

Time Sta mp ........ .......... ................ ................. ......... ................. ................. ................ ............. 31

Tracking ................................................................................................................................ 31

VCR Lock .............................................................................................................................. 32

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

Recording Speeds/Tape Selection . ....................................................................................... 33

Erase Protection ................................................................................................................... 33

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

Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts ...................................................................... 34

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 34

Recording a Program as You Watch It ........................................................................... 34

Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV ................... 35

Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 35

Setting a Timer ............................................................................................................... 36

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................... 37

Checking/Changing Timers ............................................................................................ 37

Clearing a Timer .................... .......... ................ ................. ................. ................ .......... ... 38

Dubbing ....................................................................................................................... .......... 38

Audio-Onl y Rec ording .................. ................. ......... ................. ................. ................ ............. 39

Additional Information .............................................................................................................. 40

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 40

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 42

Servicing Your VCR ........................................................................................................ 43

Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... . 43

Storing Your Video Cassettes ......................................................................................... 43

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 44

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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.

— shows you how to connect the

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 13, 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.

— includes a trouble-

BOLD UPPERCASE

letters in

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, set the channel caption, 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, and use i ndex search.

Recordin

methods.

— includes procedures for setting

— explains how to watch TV using

— describes what appears

— describes the different recording

• 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 the remote control, then begin again at that step.

PLAY

MENU/ACTION

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INSTALLATION

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustrations on Pag e 10 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 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.

OUT TO TV

Never connect the VCR’s

jack to a te rmina l that h a s

OUT TO TV

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

. You can connect

jack

jack to your

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, we do not attempt to show such configurations in this manual.

You can also connect an optional video source, such as a camcorder, another VCR, or a direct-to-home satellite s A/V cables. Simply connect it as shown.

• You can connect three sources directly to your VCR. To do so, you connect one source

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

to the the back of the VCR using A/V cables, another source to the using a 75 -ohm coaxial cable, and another source to the jacks on the front of the VCR (see “Camcorder Connections” on Page 12). If the source’s audio is monaural, connect its audio output to the left audio input jack only.

• 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

stem to your VCR usin

jacks on

IN FROM ANT.

AV2 VIDEO IN/L-AUDIO IN-R

jack

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Outside Antenna

Cable

(CATV)

Company

Model 64/65 (rear)

Cable Box

OUTI N

Antenna InAudio InVideo In

OUT

IN 1

R - AUDIO - L

MONO

75-Ohm Coax Cable

Stereo Audio/Video 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

(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)

Stereo Audio/Video

Audio

Video

Cable

75-Ohm Coax Cable

Antenna In

Optional TV

Antenna In

VHF/UHF Splitter/Combiner

Connection

UHF

VHF

Antenna In

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HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS

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.

MONO

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

75-Ohm Coax Cable

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

Model 64/65

(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

R-AUDIO-L AUDIO IN 1

the back panel of your VCR. You need a stereo A/V cable (not supplied) with plugs that fit the VCR’s jacks and the camcorder’s

jacks for this connection.

and

VIDEO IN 1

jacks on

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

AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R

RECORD/TIME

front panel. If the camcorder’s audio is monaural, connect the audio cable to

FAST-F

STOP EJECT

CHANNEL

and

VIDEO IN

L-AUDIO IN

jacks on the

jack

only.

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 A UDIO t o 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.

Note:

The VCR prompts you to select a language, then starts to search for a channel that has an

Extended Data Service (EDS) signal (see “Initial Set Up” on Page 14) when:

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

POWER

• You unplug the VCR and reconnect it (within 24 hours) then press

• There is a power failure (of less than 24 hours) then you press

--:--

appears on the display.

to turn it on.

POWER

to turn it on.

to turn on the VCR.

• You reset the VCR’s memory (see “Resetting the VCR’s Memory” on Page 18).

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VCR SETUP

SETTING THE VCR’S OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH

If you connected the VCR’s nal to a TV or another VCR, set back of the VCR to active channel in your area.

When VCR appears on the display, the VCR sends the signal from the video source connected to its

VIDEO IN 1

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

IN FROM ANT.

(or

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

or 4, whichever is not an

AV2

on the front panel) terminals

3-CH-4

has no effect on the T V

OUT TO TV

3-CH-4

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/

jacks.

termi-

on the

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 bat teries 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.

AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

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INITIAL SET UP

Setting the On-Screen Language/ 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.

Note:

The VCR is preset to automatically set the clock, but you can change this. If no stations in your area broadcast EDS signals, see “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 15.

1. Press

2. Turn on your TV and set it to the same

3. Select a language by pressing

POWER

channel as the VCR’s

to turn on the VCR.

3-CH-4

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

select English),

TV/VCR

so VCR appears.

CH t

(to select Spanish), or

(to select French) when you see:

(to

4. At this screen, set your cable box to the local PBS station, then press do not have a cable box, sim ply press

. (If you

UTO SET

A CABLE A

CABLE

THEN. . .

UP KEY

Notes:

• You can also set your direct-to-home

• If you have already set the channels and

After you press

CEEDING

appear on the TV s creen as the VCR scans through the chan nels and memo rizes all the active channels in your area.

5. When the VCR finishes scanning and storing channels, it searches for an EDS signal and shows:

satellite receiver to a PBS station in this step. However, since satellite broadcast services broadcast nationwide and usually do not offer local PBS programming, the VCR will not be able to receive an EDS signal with the correct local time.

just want to manually set the clock,

MENU/ACTION

press

to skip tuner programming. Then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 15.

AUTO SET PRO-

, CH

and the curre nt channel nu mber

UAG

ENGL I SH

ESPAÑOL

F RANÇA I S

It can ta ke up to 1 0 min u tes for the VCR to set the clock using the EDS signal. If the VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its clock to the correct time and date, then the time and date, current channel setting, and

AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED

appear.

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If the VCR does not detect an EDS s ignal within this time,

INCOMPLETE

AUTO CLOCK SET

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

MENU/ACTION

, then see “Man-

ually Setting the Clock” to set the clock.

Notes:

• Your VCR protects tuner programming

for up to 24 hours in case a power failure occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged. After about 24 hours without power, the VCR loses the programming.

• If you have not connected the VCR to an

antenna, cable TV, direct-to-home satellite receiver, or other signal source through the

IN FROM ANT.

jack, the VCR does not store any channel in memory. Instead, you see:

NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTION THEN

PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN

- - - - - - - - -

EL E : ENGL I S

KEY

To exit the programming mode at

Note:

any time, press

MENU/ACTION

2. Repeatedly press (marked above

again.

PLAY

on the remote control) or (marked

STOP

below

SET CLOCK

light to the right of

on the remote control) to high-

, then press (marked

FAS T-F

on the remote con-

trol).

3. Repeatedly press or to highlight

MANUAL

, then press .

K SET

KEY

- - - - - -

Manually Setting the Clock

Follow these steps to m anually set the clock if EDS is not available in your area, if you do not want the VCR to search for an EDS signal, or if you skipped tuner programming.

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

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

menu.

4. Repeatedly press or to select the correct month, then press .

- - - - - -

DST : O

- -- - - - -

KEY

5. Repeat Step 4 to select the correct date, year, and hour , then press .

6. Repeatedly press or to select a minute that is 1 or 2 minutes after the current time, then press . (For example, if it is 42 minutes past the hour right now, enter 43 minutes now.) This gives you time to complete this procedure before starting the clock. clock. Be sure you correctly set AM or PM.

7. Repeatedly press or to set (daylight saving time) to ON or

Your VCR uses a 12-hour

Note:

OFF

DST

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