— All the safety and operatin
instructio ns shou ld b e read b efore t he ap pli ance is operated.
Retain Instructions
2.
— The safet
and opera ting instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings
3.
the operatin
Follow Instructions
4.
— 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
7.
— 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
8.
— 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.
2
Ventilation
9.
— 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
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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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.
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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
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
MENU
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.
þ
À
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
jack to your
jacks
IN FR OM
IN FROM
IN
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.
Ã
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
IN
stem to
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MODEL 62 CONNECTIONS
Outside
Antenna
Cable
(CATV)
Company
3
(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)
Audio
Video
Cable Box
L
R
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
oror
300-Ohm
Lead-In Wire
300-to-75 Ohm
Transformer
or
2
10
TV
Stereo
Audio/Video
Cable
LR
Antenna InAudio InVideo In
75-Ohm
Coax Cable
or
1
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
3
(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
orororor
IN FROM
ANT.
VHF/UHF
3 CH. 4
300-Ohm
Lead-In Wire
300-to-75 Ohm
Transformer
2
TV
Audio/Video
Cable
Antenna InAudio InVideo In
75-Ohm
Coax Cable
1
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
Stereo
Audio/Video
Cable
R - AUDIO - L
OUT
IN 1
75-Ohm
Coax Cable
ororor
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
12
Speakers
TV
LR
Antenna InAudio InVideo In
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CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS
Your Model 62 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
AUDIO IN
panel of your Model 112/113 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
jacks on th e b ack
(Model 62 shown)
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 AUDIO
RECORD/TIME
and
FAST-F
STOP
EJECT
CHANNEL
VIDEO IN
jacks on the Model
62’s front panel.
2. Insert the plugs at the other end of the cable into the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your camcorder or other video source. Be sure to connect VIDEO to VIDEO and 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. --:-- appears on the display.
Note:
The VCR starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data Service (EDS) signal
(see “Turning On Auto Clock Set” on Page 17) when:
• You plug in the VCR for the first time.
• You unplug the VCR and reconnect it (within 24 hours) or after a power failure (of less than 24
hours).
• 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 ANTENNA
(or
AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 OUT
3
or 4, whichever is not an
AV 2
for the Model 62) terminals
3-CH-4
has no effect on the T V
OUT TO TV
3-CH-4
AUDIO IN 1/
or
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 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 type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, 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
14
Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the front of
the VCR and press the desired function buttons.
+
A
A
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.
Notes:
• The VCR is preset t o automatically set the
clock, but you c an change it. S ee “Turning
On Auto Clock Set” on Page 17.
4. When the following appears on the TV
screen, set it to the local PBS station if you
have a cable box, then press
do not have a cable box, sim ply press
).
s
CH
. (If you
s
CH
UTO SET
CABLE
A
CABLE
Y
OU
R
THEN. . .
UP KEY
CH
After you press
through the channels and memorizes all
the active channels in your area.
Note:
If you have al ready s et the channels
and just want to manually set the clock,
MENU
press
to skip tuner programming.
Then see “Manually Setting the Clock ” on
Page16 to set the clock .
5. When the VCR finishes scanning and storing channels, it searches for an EDS signal
and shows the following on the TV screen:
, the VCR scans
s
• If no stations in your area broadcast EDS
signals, you can set the clock manually.
See “Manually Setting the Clock” on
Page 16 for more information.
1. Press
POWER
to turn on the VCR.
2. Turn on your TV and set it to the same
3-CH-4
channel as the VCR’s
switch or
select its line input if you connected the
VCR to the TV’s audio/video input jacks.
Then press
TV/VCR
so VCR appears.
3. Select the on-screen instructio n language:
press
TV/VCR
CH
for English,
s
for French.
CH t
for Spanish, or
It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set
the clock using the EDS sig nal. If the VC R
finds an EDS signal, it automatically sets
its clock to the correct time.
If the VCR does not detect an EDS signal
within this time, press
STOP
then see
“Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 16 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 tuner programming.
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• If you have not connected the VCR to an
antenna, cable TV, or other signal
source through the
IN FROM ANT
terminal, the VCR does not store any channel
in memory. Instead, the VCR displays
the following on the TV screen:
NO CH FOUND
PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA
CABLE CONNECTION THEN
PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN
Manually Setting the Clock
Follow these steps to m anually set the clock if
EDS is not available in your area, 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
to display the main menu.
Note: To exit the programming mode,
MENU
press
again at any time.
4. Repeatedly press
PLAY
the correct month, then press
or
K
STOP
FAST-F
to select
.
:
DST : O
N
5. Repeatedly press
PLAY
the correct date, then press
6. Repeat Step 5 to sel ect the c orrect year
and the correc t hour, then pres s
Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock. Be
Note:
sure you correctly set AM or PM.
7. Repeatedly press
PLAY
minute that is 1 or 2 minutes after the current time, then press
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.
8. Repeatedly press
PLAY
(daylight saving time) to ON or
When you set
DST
to ON, the VCR automatically adds 1 hour on the first Sunday in
April, and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sunday in October.
Press
FAST-F
.
appears.
9. Review the information you entered.
STOP
or
or
FAST-F
or
STOP
to select
FAST-F
STOP
.
FAST-F
to select a
. (For example,
DST
to set
OFF
.
SET COMPLETED
.
2. Repeatedly press
highlight
FAST-F
SET CLOCK
.
3. Repeatedly press
MANUAL SET
light
PLAY
or
, then press
PLAY
or
, then press
K
ET
STOP
FAST-F
STOP
to
to high-
.
K
12: 0 0 PM
DST : O
N
If the information is not correct, move the
cursor to the incorrect entry by repeatedly
pressing
REW
or
FAS T-F
, then enter
the correct information.
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C
HANNEL
08 DELE T
ED
C
HANNEL
08 ADDED
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When the information is correct and the
time reaches the minute y ou set in S tep 7,
MENU
press
twice. The currently set time
appears and the clock starts running.
Note:
when you press
Seconds begin counting from 00
MENU
twice.
Turning On Auto Clock Set
If you turned off the auto clock set feature and
manually set the VCR’s clock, then find that
EDS is available in your area, you can turn the
auto clock set feature back on. This ensures
that the VCR sets itself to the correct time after
a power failure of less than 24 hours.
Follow these steps to turn on auto clock set.
MENU
1. Press
2. Repeatedly press
SET CLOCK
light
3. Repe atedly press
AUTO SET
light
to display the main menu.
PLAY
, then press
PLAY
, then press
or
or
STOP
FAST-F
STOP
FAST-F
to high-
.
to high-
.
If the tuner stores a channel that you do not
want, repeatedly press (or press and hold)
CH
s or CH t to tune to that channel, then press
ADD/DLT
CHANNEL nn DELETED
.
appears,
and the unwanted chann el is erased from the
tuner’s memory.
If you want to program a weak channel that automatic programming missed, enter the desired
channel number using the remote control’s
number buttons. Then press
NEL
nn
ADDED
appears, and the channel is
ADD/DLT
CHAN-
.
added to memory.
K
ET
4. Press
CH
s. The VCR searches for an EDS
signal and, if it finds one, automatically
sets its clock to the correct ti me. If the VCR
does not find an EDS signal, follow the
steps under “Manually Setting the Clock”
on Page 16.
Adding/Erasing Channels
We recommend you check the channels the
VCR automatically stored. I t m ight have stored
distant, weak channels that you normally would
not watch, or it might have missed channels
you want to store.
Reprogramming T uner Memory
You might want to reprogram the VCR’s tuner
memory if you move or change from an antenna connection to a cable TV connection.
You can also quick ly erase all settings,
Note:
including the time, local channels, and programmed events, then reprogram the tuner’s
memory. See “Resetting the VCR’s Memory”
on Page 18.
Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner.
1. Press
MENU
to display the main menu.
To exit the p rogramming mode du r-
Note:
MENU
ing Steps 2–4, press
again.
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A
Espan
Français
English
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2. Repeatedly press
SET UP CHANNEL
light
FAST-F
3. Press
system (
4. Press
press
.
FAST-F
TV
ANT
A
UTO SE
SELE
SET
END
STOP
FAST-F
or
again to select the broadcast
CATV)
SET UP CHA
ENN
A SYSTEM : CATV
T
CT :
:
KEY
: MENU KEY
to highlight
.
PLAY
EL
E : ENGL I S
.
NNE
KEY
UTO SET
CABLE
A
CABLE
YOUR
THEN. . .
UP KEY
STOP
or
to high-
, then press
H
L
AUTO SET
, then
EL
E : ENGL I S
E : ESP
õl
SCOPE
: FRANÇAI
3. Press
FAST-F
so the desired language
appears next to the fourth item.
ANO
H
L
S
CH
5. Press
. The VCR starts scanning for
s
you want, pres s
MENU
.
and storing active channels.
Resetting the VCR’s Memory
Changing the On-Screen Language
4. When you finish selecting the language
The on-screen programming language is preset to English, but you can change it at any
time by following these steps.
MENU
1. Press
2. Repeatedly press
to display the main menu.
PLAY
or
STOP
to high-
light the fourth menu selection, then press
FAST-F
. The title of the fourth menu selection differs depending on the language currently selected.
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If at any time you want to erase al l sett ings, including the time, local channels, and programmed events, eject any loade d tape, then
hold down
PLAY
and
CHANNEL
on the VCR
s
for about 5 seconds until it t urns itself off. All
settings are cleared.
The next time you turn on the VCR, it perf orms
its initial setup sequence. See “Setting the OnScreen Language/Channels/Clock” on
Page15.
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USING THE VCR REMOTE
CONTROL WITH YOUR TV OR
CABLE BOX
In addition to c ontrolling your VC R, the r emote
control can operate the basic functions of your
TV and cable box. Follow these steps to program the remote control with the correct manufacturer’s code number f or that TV and cable
box.
Note:
Some brands have more than one c ode
listed in the charts. If a code does not work with
your TV or cable box, try another. The listed
codes might not work w ith all model s from the
listed manufacturers.
1. Find the code for your TV an d c able box in
the following charts.
62, 98
Videoway07, 23, 50
Vid Te ch64
Vidter64
Zenith07, 23, 50
CODE
2. While holding down TV, enter the code
number for your TV using the number buttons Or, while holding down
CATV
, enter
the code number for your cabl e box using
the numbered buttons.
the second and third digits in the code
number.
3. Try operating your TV or cable b ox using
the VCR’s remote control. First press
CATV
, then try pressing
s or CH t, and
POWER
and CH s or CH t for cable box
VOL +/–
POWER, INPUT, CH
for TV operation; or
TV
or
operation.
If the device does not function, repeat Step
2 and try other codes for the manufa cturer.
If it still does not function, you must use the
original remote control supplied with your
TV or cable box.
To use the remote control, press the button for
the device you want to control —
VCR
. Then press the desired function button.
TV, CATV
, or
Notes:
• The codes you programmed might be
erased if you remove the batteries from the
remote control (to replace them, for example). If this happens, re-enter the codes
after you replace the batteries.
• Some TVs and c able boxes might require
that you manually turn on the power for
that device.
• Your TV or cable box might have functions
that the VCR’s remote control will not operate.
• You can use the number buttons to select a
channel number on your TV and cable box.
However, some TVs/cable boxes might
require that you press
DISP/ENT
after
entering the channel number.
VOL +/–
•
works to adjust the TV volume in
any operation mode (VCR, TV , or CATV).
Precede a single-digit code number wi th a
0 — for example, 01, 02, etc. To enter a
three-digit number, press
100
, then enter
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OPERATION
WATCHING TV
Using the TV’s Tuner
To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turn
off the VCR, or repeatedly press
VCR disappears from the VCR’s display.
If you are using a TV/monitor con nected
Note:
to the VCR’s
to set the TV/monitor to the TV mode.
The antenna or cable signals pass throug h the
VCR unaffected, as if the antenna or cable
were connected directly to the TV. Use the TV
as you normally would.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Using the VCR’s Tuner
Your VCR can receive up to 68 VHF and UHF
channels, and up to 125 cable channel s. The
VCR displays the channels as 1–125.
Notes:
• Channels 2–13 are the same for V HF and
cable TV, and cable companies usually
number them as they appear on the display.
• Since cable companies sometimes designate cable channels with letters or letternumber combinations, a channel number
you see on the VCR’s display might differ
from the channel number displayed on
your cable box. You might need to experiment to determine the proper c able channel designations for your cable system. For
more information, contact y our local cable
company.
TV/VCR
jacks, be sure
until
If you are using a TV/monitor con-
Note:
nected to the VCR’s
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video
mode.
2. Repeatedly press
appears.
3. To manually select a channel, you can
CH
press
matically advance to the next channel
stored in the tuner’s memory.
Note:
at the highest programmed channel or
when the tuner is at the lowest programmed channel, the VCR enters the
audio/video mode and
LINE 2
TV (see “Selecting the Signal to Record”
on Page 28). Continue to press
t until the highest or lowest programmed
channel appears.
Or, to directly select a channel, press the
number buttons on t he remote control for
the desired channel.
Notes:
• Precede a single-digit number with a 0
— for example, 01, 02, and so on.
• To enter a three-digit number, press
then enter the second and third digits in
the channel number.
• (Model 62 only) If y ou receive MTS ste-
reo or SAP broadcasts, see “Receiving/
Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts
(Model 62 Only)” on Page 28.
s or CH t to have the tuner auto-
If you press
on the Model 62) appears on the
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
TV/VCR
CH
until VCR
s when the tuner is
LINE (LINE 1
CH
s or
CH
or
CH
100
t
,
• Two of the cable channels are designa ted
for audio only.
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR’s
3-CH-4
switch.
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NO CASSETTE
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE
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VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE
Loading a Video Tape
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR’s
Note:
If you are using a T V/monitor that is
connected to the VCR’s
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video
mode.
2. Hold t he cassette with the main label facing up and the spine facing out from the
VCR. Then insert the cassette into the
VCR’s compartment and gently push the
center of its spine until the VCR draws it in.
The VCR automatically turns on. I f the eraseprotection tab has been removed from t he cas sette, playback automatically begins (see
“Erase Protection” on Page 27).
Caution:
Never insert anything except a VHS
video cassette into the cassette compartment.
Anything else might damage the VCR.
3-CH-4
switch.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Notes:
• The following appears on the TV
screen when you press
FAST-F,
REC/TIME
or
without inserting a
PLAY, REW,
cassette.
• During playback, the VCR automatically
adjusts tracking, but you can manually
adjust it if necessary (see “Tracking” on
Page26).
3. (Model 62 only) To choose the type of
audio you want the Model 62 to play back,
SAP/HiFi
press
to the desired audio m ode indicator (
NORMAL
or
Note:
If you play a tape recorded on a
until an arrow appears next
HiFi
) on the TV screen.
standard VCR, the Model 62 plays the
standard audio track, regardless of the
audio output setting.
4. To stop playback before the end of the
STOP
tape, press
5. To eject the tape, press
.
STOP EJECT
on
the VCR.
Playing a Video Tape
1. Load a video tape.
2. If playback does not automatically begin,
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press
PLAY
. The VCR plays the tape.
Notes:
• If the tape reaches the end before you
STOP or STOP EJECT
press
, the V CR au to matically stops the tape and completely
re wi nds it. If the era se-protec t ion tab has
been removed, the VCR then ejects the
cassette.
• When the VCR is off, you can press
EJECT
on the VCR to eject a tape. The
VCR turns on, ejects the tape, then turns
itsel f o ff.
STOP
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
SPECIAL DISPLAYS
Blue Screen Display
The VCR displays a blue screen on the TV
when you select the VCR mode, play unrecorded portions of a tape, or when you tune to
a weak TV st ation. The blue scr een also appears if you set the VCR to the audio/video
mode when the
receiving any signals.
You cannot record the blue screen on a
Note:
tape in the VCR.
On-Screen Display
To view your VCR’s current operating mode
and other information about your VCR, press
DISP/ENT
62, you see the broadcast type (
SAP
the current function, time, channel, counter,
and tape speed. Press
the display.
, or
MONO
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
(display/enter). If you have a Model
jacks are not
STEREO
). With all models, you also see
DISP/ENT
again to clear
TAPE MOTION CONTROLS
Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual
Search
While a tape is s topped, press
vance the tape quickly or
cannot see the picture or hear sound when you
use fast-forward or rewind, but you can use the
counter to locate a specific section of tape.
If you press
Note:
winding,
The VCR automatically turns itself off when rewinding is complete.
To use visual search so you can see the pi cture, be sure VCR appears then begin tape
playback. Then press
REW
or
turn to normal playback. During visual search,
,
the sound is muted and the picture quality is
lower than during normal playback. The search
picture is best with tapes recorded at the SP or
EP speed.
REWIND
to search in reverse. Press
REW
POWER
POWER OFF
FAST-F
FAS T- F
to rewind it. You
while a tape is re-
to search forward
to ad-
appears.
PLAY
to re-
You also see the remaining recording
Note:
time while a timed recording is in progress (see
“Immediate Recording” on Page 28).
Function Indicators
When you press a function button (such as
STOP
), the selected function’s indicator (such
STOP
as
4 seconds. When you chang e the channel, the
new channel number appears on the TV
screen for about 4 seconds.
Note:
aged tape, the function indicator might not appear.
) appears on the TV screen for about
If you play back a po or quality or dam-
Freeze-Frame/ Frame Advance
Freeze-frame lets you pause the tape to view a
single frame. Press
freeze the picture. Pres s
to return to normal playback.
During freeze-frame, picture quality is lower
than during normal playback. The picture quality is best with recordings made at the SP or EP
speed (see “Recording Speeds/Tape Selection” on Page 27).
PAUSE
PAUSE
during playback to
again or
PLAY
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Notes:
• If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame
mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing
the tape to protect the video heads.
• To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze-
CH
frame picture, press and hold
until the picture is clear.
During freeze-frame, you can adv ance the p icture one frame at a time by repeatedly pressing
SLOW
. This feature works b est with video cas-
settes recorded at the SP or EP speed. Press
PAUSE
to return to normal playback.
s or CH t
Slow Motion
To start slow motion playb ack, while a tape is
playing, press
PLAY
to return to normal playback. During slow
motion, the sound is muted and the picture
quality is lower than during normal playback.
Slow motion picture quality is bes t with tapes
recorded at the SP or EP speed.
Notes:
SLOW
. Press
SLOW
again or
REAL-TIME COUNTER
Using the Counter
Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tape
has been running. To have the counter display
on the TV screen, press
mote control.
The counter does not reset if you eject a tape
then put in a new tape. To reset the count er to
0:00:00
Note: The real-time counter might stop if you
fast-forward or rewind through a blank section
on the tape. This is normal.
, press
COUNTER RESET
Using the Zero Search Function
You can reset the counter to
position on the tape and then return to that position. This lets you quickly return t o a sele cted
place on the tape later.
Follow these steps to use the zero search function.
DISP/ENT
0:00:00
on the re-
.
at any
• If you leave the VCR in the slow-motion
mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing
the tape to protect the video heads.
• If the slow-motion picture is poor, press
and hold
improves.
CH
s or CH t until the picture
One Minute Skip
You can skip over unwanted material on the recorded tape, such as commercials. Press
ZERO/1MIN
wards over the next minute of recording, then
resumes normal playback.
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during playback. The V CR fast for-
1. While a tape is playing, if the counter does
not appear on the TV screen, press
COUNTER RESET
2. Within 5 seconds, press
again at the location you want to return to
later . The counter resets to
3. When you want to return to the selected
location, stop the tape, then press
1MIN
. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards
and automatically stops when it reaches
0:00:00
Notes:
• If you press
0:00:00
(–) s i g n.
• The counter does not work with blank
tapes or blank portions of partially
recorded tapes.
.
, the time appears with a minus
once to display it.
COUNTER RESET
0:00:00
REW
to rewind the tape past
.
ZERO/
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USING INDEX SEARCH
Your VCR has the VHS Index Search System.
Each time you start recording, the VCR automatically marks the tape with an index mark at
that location. You can locate the recording you
want to play or skip the recording(s) you don’t
want to watch b y ei ther ent ering the number of
index marks or by scanning. The VCR searches forward or backward from the current location.
Notes:
• Since the VCR does not display the ind ex
marks, we recommend you list the recordings on each tape in order on the tape’s
box, to make it easier to locate a pa rticul ar
recording on the tape.
• Index search might not function properly
when two or more index marks are close to
each other.
• If you do not press any button within 10
seconds after you sele ct
cancels index search mode.
INDEX
, the VCR
For example, if the tape is at the second recording (index mark 2) and you want to watch
the seventh recording (at index mark 7), enter
to skip past index marks 3 through 6. Or, if the
tape is at index mark 9 and you want to watch
the recording at index mark 3, enter
7
to skip
past index marks 9 through 4.
Then press
mark or
FAST-F
REW
to skip forward to that index
to skip backward. When the tape
reaches the selected index mark, the VCR
starts normal playback.
Index Scan
While the VCR is stopped or playing a tape,
press
FAST-F
INDEX
or
SEARCH
forward or rewind. As the tape passes an index
mark, the VCR enters the visual s earch mode
for 10 seconds, then resumes t he fast-forward
or rewind.
INDEX
.
REW
to start the scan.
appears. Then press
AUTO INDEX
appears and the VCR starts to fast-
EARCH
5
• If you activate the direct access index
search at a tape position very close to an
index mark, the VCR might not count that
mark. See “Direct Access Index Search.”
• Recording over an i ndex mark erases that
index mark.
Direct Access Index Search
While the VCR is stopped or playing a tape,
INDEX
press
number keys to enter the number of index
marks you want to skip.
INDEX
.
appears. Then use the
04
EARCH
When you locate the recording you want, press
PLAY
. Normal playback starts.
REPEAT PLAY
You can automatically repeat playback of a
tape from the beginning to the end (or to a
blank part), instead of having the tape automatically rewind and eject.
1. While the tape is stopped, press
display the main menu.
2. Press
VCR
, then press
lights
PLAY
REPEAT PLAY
or
STOP
to highlight
FAS T-F
.
. The VCR high-
MENU
SET UP
to
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3. Press
FAST-F
so ON appears.
CR
ON
Y
4. When you finish setting the repeat play
MENU
option, press
5. Press
PLAY
to start repeat playback . REP
twice.
appears.
The VCR repeats playback from the beginning
to the end of the tape, or to the first unrecorded
portion that is at least 30 seconds long.
REPEAT
appears while the VCR rewinds the
AUTO
tape to the beginning.
Once you select the repeat play mode, it re-
mains on even after you turn off the VCR. To
turn off repeat play, repeat these steps and se-
OFF
lect
in Step 3.
Notes:
• You might need to slightly readjust tracking
for each tape you play .
• If the sound of a recording made on
another VHS Hi-Fi VCR is poor, you might
be able to improve it by adjusting the tracking.
If the tracking is incor-
Hint for Model 6 2 onl
Hi-Fi
rect,
does not appear.
:
TRACKING
The auto tracking system automaticall y adjust s
tracking when you start playback.
When different parts of the tape are recorded
at different speeds, the VCR automatically readjusts the tracking at the beginning of each
recording.
If you need to manually adjust tracking, hold
CH
down
tracking system, press
same time or turn the power off then back on.
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s or CH t. To return to the automatic
CH
s and CH t at the
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RECORDING
There are four ways to record using your VCR:
• Immediate recording — to record a broa dcast as you watch it or record one program
on the VCR while you watch another on
the TV.
• Automatic timer recording — to record a
broadcast at a time you set.
• Dubbing — to record a broadcast from
another tape or video source.
Notes:
• You can set the VCR so it stops recording
after a length of time you select.
• Your VCR automatically records the audio
signal and adjusts the sound level while it
records.
• The video cassette you use for recording
must have the erase-protection tab in
place. If the tab is removed, the cassette
automatically ejects if you try to record on it
(see “Erase Protection” on Page 27).
RECORDING SPEEDS/TAPE
SELECTION
Although T-160 video cassettes offer the longest recording time, they contain thinner tape
that is more likely to jam. We suggest you use
T-120 or shorter length tape.
The following chart shows the maximum recording times for different-length tapes at the
recording speeds.
TAPE
LENGTH
T-601 hour
T-1202 hours
T-1602
SPLPEP
2 hours
(60 min.)
(120 min.)
2
/3 hours
(160 min.)
(120 min.)
4 hours
(240 min.)
51/3 hours
(320 min.)
3 hours
(180 min.)
6 hours
(360 min.)
8 hours
(480 min.)
ERAS E PROTECTIO N
Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab
to prevent accidental erasure of a tape. To prevent recording, break off the tab using a screwdriver. The cassette automatically ejects if you
try to record on the tape.
This VCR can record at three speeds: SP
(standard play), LP (long play), and EP (extended play).
SP is the fastest recording speed and results in
the highest quality picture. LP and EP record
more slowly and use les s tape, but the picture
quality is not as high as a recording made at
the SP speed.
The quality of tape you use greatly affects
record/playback quality and the life of the VCR.
Use only video cassettes that display the official logo. High-grade tape has a better oxide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads
and gives the best results.
If you want to record on a video cassette that
does not have the tab, put a piece of heavy
plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.
Tape
27
TO SET SPEC
I F I
C REC T
I
ME
PLEASE PUSH REC KEY
REC 02
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SELECTING THE SIGNAL
TO RECORD
You can select the signal to record — from the
IN FROM AN T
in either of these ways.
• Repeatedly press
input source appears —
or
video source, or a channel number for
broadcast signals.
• Repeatedly press
VCR to the desired broadcast channel or to
one channel higher than the highest channel number (or one channel lower than the
lowest channel number) for an audio/video
source.
The Model 62 has three channels for audio recording — t wo (left and right) stereo channel s
on the Hi-Fi track, and one m onaural channel
on the standard track.
DISP/ENT
Press
available on the broadcast you are currently
tuned to.
Parenthesis appear arou nd each t ype of audio
signal that is not available. For example, if a
station broadcasts mono (monaural) and SAP
signals,
(STEREO), SAP
to display t he audio programs
STEREO, SAP
, and
, and
MONO
MONO
appear.
appear.
IMMEDIATE RECORDING
Recording a Program
as You Watch It
Follow these steps to record a program as you
watch it. If you know how long the p rogram is,
you can set how long the VCR records so it
stops recording automatically.
Note:
If you are watching the program on a TV/
monitor that is connected to the VCR’s
VIDEO OUT
eo mode and skip Steps 2 and 3.
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.
2. Set the TV’s tuner to the same channel as
3-CH-4
3. Press
4. Load a blank cassette, or one that you
want to record over, into the VCR.
5. Repeatedly press
control until the desired recording speed
(
6. Select the signal to record (see “Selecting
the Signal to Record”).
7. (Model 62 only) Set the audio recording
mode to the desired setting. See “Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts
(Model 62 Only”).
8. Press
and the following appears on the TV
screen:
jacks, set the T V/monitor to the vi d -
on the back of the VCR.
TV/VCR
SP, LP
REC/TIME
until VCR appears.
SPEED
, or EP) appears.
. The VCR starts to record
on the remote
AUDIO/
The arrow mark on the right of the audio mode
display indicates the current audio mode. To
select the audio mode wh en t he broadcast has
a stereo or SAP signal, press
arrow mark points to the desired mode.
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SAP/Hi-Fi
so the
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Note: To record without a set duration, skip
Step 9.
9. Press
length appears on the TV s creen. Repeatedly press
to the desired recording length. The
recording length advances in 30-minute
increments up to 2 hours, then in 1-hour
increments up to 4 hours.
Notes:
• To ensure that you record the entire pro-
• To display the remaining recording time,
• To temporarily stop the tape during a
• If the cassette’s erase protection tab has
10. Press
REC/TIME
gram, set the recording length longer
than the program length.
DISP/ENT
press
recording, press
again to resume recording. If you leave
the VCR paused for about 5 minutes,
the VCR automatically stops.
been removed, the VCR displays
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB
ejects the cassette. Use another cassette, or place a piece of heavy plastic
tape over the erase-protection tab hole.
STOP
again. The recording
REC/TIME
to stop recording at any time.
to advance the t imer
during a timed recording.
PAUSE
. Press
PAUSE
and
Recording One Program on the VCR
While You Watch Another on the TV
1. Follow Steps 1–9 of “Recording a Program
as You Watch It” on Page 28.
2. Repeatedly press
pears.
Note: If you are watching the program on a
TV/monitor that is connected t o the VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
tor to the TV mode.
3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to
watch.
4. Press
STOP
TV/V C R
jacks, set the TV/moni-
to stop recording at any time.
until VCR disap-
AUTOMATIC TIMER
RECORDING
The VCR’s automatic timer lets you program it
to select an input source, start recording from
that source at a time you set, then stop recording at a time you set. You can set up to eight
timers to record any combination of weekly,
daily, or one-time events.
You can set the VCR to record at any time on a
specific day within a 1-month period, at the
same time Monday through Friday (DAILY), or
at the same time on the same d ay every week
(WEEKLY).
Notes:
• The VCR can record only one broadcast at
a time. If you set the VCR’s timer to record
broadcasts on different channels that start
at the same time, the VCR only records the
broadcast that has the lowest timer number (see “Checking/Changing Timers” on
Page31).
• If two timer settings overla p, the one th at
starts first has priority. The VCR begins
recording the second broadcast after the
set time for the first broadcast is over.
• The VCR must be o ff at the start time you
set for it to begin an automatic timer
recording.
• If there is a power failure of more than 30
minutes during a timer recording, the
recording does not resume afte r power is
restored.
• If there is a power failure of more than 30
minutes before a start time, the VCR loses
the clock setting and therefore does not
start automatic timer recording. However, if
you have an EDS channel in your area and
set the VCR to automatically set the clock
from the EDS signal, the clock is reset
within 10 minutes after power is restored,
and the VCR records at the set time(s).
See “Turning On Auto Clock Set” on
Page17.
29
SELE CT
START DAT
E
DATESTARTSTOPCH
EP
SET
:
KEY
SELECT : KEY
END : PR
OG
KEY
TODAY
8 SAT
--:--
--:-- --
SET :
KEY
SELECT :
KEY
END
: PROG KEY
SELE CT
START DAT
E
WEEKLY
--:--
--:-- --
SUN
DATESTARTST
OPC
H
EP
SET :
KEY
SELECT :
KEY
END
: PROG KEY
SELE CT
START DAT
E
DAILY
--:--
--:-- --
MON-FRI
DATESTARTST
OPC
H
EP
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Setting a Timer
If you use a TV/monitor that is connected
Note:
to the VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
jacks, set the
TV/monitor to the video mode and skip Steps 2
and 3.
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.
2. Set the TV to the sam e channel as
3-CH-4
on the back of the VCR.
3. Repeatedly press
TV/VCR
until VCR
appears.
4. (Model 62 only) Set the audio recording
mode to the desired setting. See “Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts
(Model 62 Only)” on Page 28.
5. Load a blank cassette, or one that you
want to record over, into the VCR.
PROG
6. Press
on the remote control. The timer
setting menu appears on the TV screen.
TOPCH
:00P 125
SLP
E
7. Repeatedly press
PLAY
or
STOP
to sele ct
an empty timer number, then press
This menu appears.
8. Repeatedly press
PLAY
or
STOP
to sele ct
the date when you want to record.
To record a broadcast at the s am e tim e on
the same day every week
ton until
WEEKLY
flashes and the desired
, press either but-
day of the week appears.
To record a broadcast at the same time
Monday through Friday
DAILY
until
flashes and
, press eith er button
MON-FRI
appears.
FAST-F
.
30
Or, if you have already entered timer settings, the current settings for up to the f irst
four broadcasts appear.
TOP CH SPD
If the clock is not set,
Note:
CLOCK
BEFORE PROGRAMMING
PLEASE SET
appears, then the clock setting screen appears. Set the clock as described in “Manually Setting the Cloc k” on P age16.
To record a broadcast at a set time today
press either button until today’s date
flashes and
TODAY
appears.
,
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DATESTARTSTOPCH
8 SAT
--:--
KEY
OG
--:-- --
EP
E
KEY
TODAY
SELE CT
START DAT
SELECT : KEY
SET
:
END : PR
To record a broadcast at a specific time
and date
, repeatedly press
PLAY
or
to select the specific date.
FAST-F
Press
9. Repeatedly press
to store your selection.
PLAY
or
STOP
to select
the start hour. When the correct hour
or
FAST-F
FAST-F
. Then repeatedly
STOP
to sele ct the minute
.
appears, press
PLAY
press
and press
10. Repeat Step 9 to set the end time.
11. Repeatedly press
PLAY
or
STOP
to select
the channel.
To record from a source connected to the
AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1
(or
AV2
for the
Model 62) jacks, repeatedly press
STOP
until
LINE
LINE
(
1 or
LINE 2
the Model 62) appears.
12. Repeatedly press
the tape speed (
SP, LP
PLAY
STOP
or
, or EP).
to select
13. Double-check all the set information.
• If the information is correct, press
STOP
PLAY
PROG
or
on
Notes:
• Be sure that TIMER appears when you
turn the VCR off. If it does not appear,
check your entries.
• If you load a cassette with its erase-protection tab removed and set the VCR’s
timer, the VCR ejects the cassette and
flash e s TI ME R.
• If you set up the VCR to record a cable
broadcast through a cable box, be sure to
leave the cable box turned on and tuned to
the desired station before the broadcast
starts.
• You can manually turn on and operate the
VCR before the set times, but the VCR
starts an automatic timer recording only if
the power is off at the set start time.
Monitoring an Automatic Timer
Recording
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-
3-CH-4
.
nel as
If you are u sing a T V/monitor that is
Note:
connected to the VCR’s
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video
mode.
2. Press
TV/VCR
on the back of the VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
until VCR appears.
• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly
press
FAST-F
or
REW
to move the cursor
to the incorrect entry, enter the correct
information, then press
PROG
.
The timer settings appear on the TV
screen. To enter another setting, repeatedly press
PLAY
or
STOP
to select another
timer number and repeat Steps 7–13.
14. Press
TIMER
15. Press
PROG
again.
RECORDING
POWER
TURN VCR OFF FOR
briefly appears.
to turn off the VCR. TIMER
appears.
Checking/Changing Timers
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-
3-CH-4
nel as
If you are u sing a T V/monitor that is
Note:
connected to the VCR’s
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video
mode.
on the back of the VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
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2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press
VCR
until VCR appears.
PROG
3. Press
. The first four timer settings
TV/
appear.
TOP CH SPD
4. Repeatedly press
PLAY
or
STOP
to select
the setting you want to change, then press
FAST-F
.
5. Follow Steps 8–1 2 under “Setting a Timer”
on Page 30 to correct the selected setting.
PROG
6. When you finish, press
again, then
turn off the VCR.
Clearing a Time r
If the timer recording has not yet started:
1. Follow Steps 1–3 u nder “Checking/Chan ging Timers.”
2. Highlight the setting you want to clear, then
ADD/DLT
press
3. When you finish clearing the timer, press
PROG
.
Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one
timer setting entered.
.
DUBBING
The process of recording from one audio/video
device to another is called dubbing.
An audio/video device where a signal originates is called the dubbing source. You can
use another VCR, camcorder, satellite receiver, or other device with A/V outputs as the dubbing source, connect the dubbing source and
the VCR, then use your VCR to record the signal from the dubbing source.
Or, you can use this VCR as the dubbing
source for another VCR. See “Installation” on
Page 9 for the various possible connections.
Notes:
• Always use video-quality shielded cables
with phono-type connectors to conn ect the
device to the VCR. Do not use standard
audio patch cords.
• Most material performed in public, such as
concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed
on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted.
The unauthorized recording or du plication
of copyrighted material is a violation of the
copyright laws of most countries and such
duplication may result in fines, imprisonment, or both. Note, however, that in the
United States, it is not a violation of U.S.
copyright laws for a consumer to record a
broadcast television program for private
(in-home) viewing.
If a timer recording is in progress:
1. Press
POWER
CANCEL
THEN
to stop timer recording.
TIMER REC PUSH POWER
STOP KEY
appears if you are
watching the signal from the VCR.
2. Within 10 seconds, press
disappears.
32
STOP
TO
. TIMER
To dub a tape, start playback on the dubbing
source first (see that device’s instructions) then
start recording on the recording VCR.
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AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING
(MODEL 62 ONLY)
Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi
audio recordings, you might want to use your
VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also
make live recordings by connecting a preamplifier or mixer to the VCR’s
Simply select the line i nput and record as us ual.
AUDIO IN
jacks.
Caution:
to the VCR.
Note:
mend you use high -quality vid eo tape (such as
Cat. No. 44-410) to make audio-only recordings.
Do not directly connect a microphone
For the best audio fidelity, we recom-
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATI ON
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you follow the instructions in this m anual an d still ha ve trouble ope rating you r VCR, l ook in this
chart for the problem description and its solution. If your VCR still does not work properly, contact
your local RadioShack store.
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
No power.The power cord is not connected. Plug the power c ord into an AC
outlet.
Timer recording did not work,
or a broadcast was recorded
at the wrong time.
Cannot record.The erase-protection tab is missing. Place a piece of tape over the
Picture is poor on playback.• The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set the TV to Channel
The playback picture is distorted.
No picture on playback.• The T V is not s et t o t he p roper c hann el. Set it to Chann el 3 or
Remote control buttons do
not work when the power is
on and a cassette is loaded.
Cannot see broadcast TV
programs using the VCR’s
tuner.
• The power is on. Turn off the power.
• The timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the timer settings.
tab hole.
3 or 4.
• The TV’s fine tuning is not set correctly. Fine tune your TV.
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.
• The video heads are dirty. See “Cleaning the Video Heads” on
Page 37.
• The VCR mig ht not have adjusted the track ing correctly. You
might need to manually adjust t he tracking (see “Tracking” on
Page 26).
4, or to its audio/video input if you connected it to the VCR’s
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.
• Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the
VCR.
• Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor window. Get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s location.
• The remote control might be set for another device’s operation. Try pressing
• The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the
batteries.
TV/VCR
•
VCR appears.
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.
is not set correctly. Repeatedly press
jacks.
VCR
.
TV/VCR
until
Cannot record from the input
jacks.
34
• Connections are incorrect. Check all connections.
INPUT
•
for the Model 62).
is not set correctly. Select
LINE (LINE 1
or
LINE 2
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PROBLEMPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
No stereo sound for a stereo
recording (Model 62 only).
• You have not connected the VCR’s
AUDIO OUT
jacks to a ste-
reo system or stereo TV. Connect the jacks to a stereo output.
• The audio out setting is not correctly set. Set it to
Hi-Fi
(see
“Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 62
Only)” on Page 28).
• The VCR mig ht not have adjusted the track ing correctly. You
might need to manually adjust t he tracking (see “Tracking” on
Page 26).
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus 4-Head VHS HQ VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your VCR so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liqui ds mig ht contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the VCR only in normal tempe rature env ironment s. Temperat ure e xtremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the VCR away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the VCR gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the VCR to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type in the remote control. Batteries
can leak chemicals that damage your VCR remote control’s electronic parts.
Wipe the VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the VCR.
Modifying or tampering with the V CR’s internal componen ts can ca use a malfunct ion, invalidating
your VCR’s warranty and voiding your FCC authorization to operate it. If your VCR is not performing
as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Servicing Your VCR
There are no user-serviceable parts inside your
VCR. If you encounter a problem that you cannot correct using this manual and its troubleshooting guide, take the VCR to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
Cleaning the Video Heads
When video head cleaning becomes necessary, the VCR displays the following message
on the TV screen while pla ying back a recorded tape.
Video head cleaning kits are available from
your local RadioShack store. Clean the hea ds
only when the VCR displays the message
shown above. Be sure to use the “dry” type
cleaning cassette.
Storing Your Video Cassettes
Unless you are making an automatic timer recording, eject and store the cassette before
you turn off the VCR. This helps protect the
cassette and the VCR’s internal mechanisms.
Place your video cassettes in their protective
boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free
environment. Store the cassettes on end, not
on their sides, to prevent improper settling of
the cassette’s spools.
Tape can become wound too tightly
Note:
around the cassette’s spools a fter many playings. This can make the cassette load improperly and automatically eject when you inse rt it.
On most cassettes there is a brake-release
plunger on the bottom center of the cassette.
Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the
plunger. This loosens the tape.
Serious problems require cleani ng b y a trained
technician. For more head cleaning information, contact your local RadioShack store.
Brake-Release Plunger
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SPECIFICATIONS
Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal
Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth
Weight ................................................................................................................. 7 lbs 6 oz (3.4 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
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This product is warra nted by RadioSha ck against manufacturin g defects in materi al and workma nship under norm al use for ninety (90) d ays from t he date of p urchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO E XPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the war ranty period, take the produc t and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of pur chas e date to any Radi oSha ck store. Rad ioS hack will, at its option , unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the prod uct with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced par ts and products, and pr oducts on which a refu nd is made, becom e the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and pr oducts may be used in the performa nce of
warranty service. Re paired or replaced parts and pro ducts are warranted for the remaind er of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, imp roper or abno rmal us age, fa ilure to foll ow instr uctions, imp roper installati on or
maintenance, alte ration, lightning or other incidence of exc ess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those prov ided by a RadioShack Aut horized Service Faci lity; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives y ou specific legal rights, and y ou may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Limited Ninety- Day Warranty
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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