Radio Shack 66 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-635

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Model 66

Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

with Fo ur-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 stat i c

stem is grounded so as to provide

exit from the appliance.

— If an outside antenna

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

rounding of the mast and sup porting structure, ground-

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

in of

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

rounding electrodes, and require-

rounding electrode.

Ventilation

— Slots and o pen in

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

. These openings must not be blocke d o r covere d. The openin VCR on a bed, sofa, ru

s should never be blocked by placing the

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

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

VCR Plus+C

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

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

and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

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 resul t in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

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

Servicing

18. as openin

qualifie d service pers onnel.

Damage Requiring Service

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

• When the power -suppl

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

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

• If the VCR does not ope rate no rmal l

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

• When the VCR exhibits a distinct chan

Replacement Parts

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

— For added protecti on for this VCR receiv er

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

erous voltage points o r short out parts that could

erous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

ed.

fra

VCR.

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

dama

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

to persons or other hazards.

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

e to the VCR due to lightning and

es.

— An outside antenna s

of overhead power lines or other

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

stem, extreme care should be taken to keep

such power lines or circuits as contact with

ht be fatal.

— Do not overload wall outlets and exten-

— Neve r push ob jects o f an

— Do not attempt to service this VCR

or remov ing covers may expose you to dan-

— Unplu

conditions:

cord or plug is damaged or

instructions. Adjust only those c ontrol s that

the operating instructions, as improp er

ed.

— When replacement parts are

result in fire, electric shock,

stem should not

an outside

this VCR from

to qualified service per-

following the

result in damage

a qualified

e in perfor-

the manufacturer, that

inal part. Una u-

stem. This

ourself

Safety Check

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

Heat

22.

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

— Upon completion of an

checks to determine that the VCR is in

conditi on .

amplifiers) that produce heat.

service or

from

isters, stoves, or

Note to the cable TV system inst aller:

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

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

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

uidelines for proper ground-

rounding system of the

tical.

Warning

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

g Sy

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders.

The VCR Plus+ Easy Tapi ng f eature le ts you easily set the VCR to record programs without tedious programming, and the Comm ercial Advance and Movie Advance features let you quickly skip over commercials and previews recorded on tapes. The VCR’s full-function universal remote control and on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use.

Your VCR offers all these features:

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head

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) during the first 7 seconds of tape play.

Eas

-to-Use Immediate Recordin

you start recording immediately and have it stop after a length of time you select.

VCR Plus+ Timer Recordin

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

1-Month, 8-Event Di

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

Automatic Pla

matically plays, rewinds, then ejects a tape.

Fast-Response S

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

— the VCR displays useful re-

— lets

— lets you set

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

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

Movie Advance

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

Auto Trackin

justs tracking when you start playback.

Auto Repeat Pla

winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape plays to the end.

stem

ence) Video Noise Re-

— reduces the “noise” on the

— automatically de-

— lets you go directly to the

— automatically ad-

stem

— automatically re-

back

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.

—

TUNING

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

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

Tuner Memo r

ally 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-

— automatic-

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TAPE CONTROL

Index Search

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

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

— lets you select and search

OTHER FEATURES

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Co ntrol

you set the VCR so it sends signals to many brands of cable box or direct-to-home satell ite receivers and automatically selects the channel you want to record, to avoid complicated setup and programming of both devices.

Universal Remote Control

your VCR, as well as TVs, cable boxes, and direct-to-home satellite systems produced by other manufacturers.

— lets you control

— lets

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.

Automa tic/ Manual Cl ock 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.

— lets you set the VC R to automa ti-

— the VCR alerts you whenever

— lets you set the VCR to help pre-

— protects clock settings,

— lets you

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)

codes stereo broadcasts for listening or recording. This VCR can also receive and record 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.

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.

— de-

—

— pro-

Note:

Your VCR’s remote control requires two

AA batteries (not included) for operation.

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

Positioning the VCR and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ..................................................... 14

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

Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/Clock ...................... 14

Alternate Setup ............................................................................................................... 18

Manually Setting the Clock ............................................................................................. 19

Adding/Erasing Channels ............................................................................................... 20

Reprogramming Tuner Memory ...................................................................................... 20

Turning On Auto Clock Set ............................................................................................. 21

Setting the Cable Box ..................................................................................................... 21

Changing the On-Screen Language ............................................................................... 22

Using the VCR’s Remote Control with Your TV and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver ........... 22

Resetting the VCR’s Memory ................................................................................................ 25

Turning the Error Beep On/Off ............................................................................................... 25

Operation .................................................................................................................................... 26

Watc h i ng TV .................. .......... ......... .......................... .......... ......... .......... .............................. 26

Using the TV’s Tuner ...................................................................................................... 26

Using the VCR’s Tuner ................................................................................................... 26

Channel Caption .................................................... .......... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... .. .......... .. 26

Viewi ng a Video Tape ....... ......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... .......................... ......... 28

Loading a Video Tape . .................................................................................................... 28

Playing a Video Tape ...................................................................................................... 28

Tape Motion Controls ............................................................................................................. 28

Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search ........................................................................ 28

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance ....................................................................................... 29

Slow Motion .................................................................................................................... 29

Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 2 9

Using the Counter ........................................................................................................... 29

Using the Zero Search Function ..................................................................................... 29

Tracking ................................................................................................................................. 30

VCR Lock ... .......... ......... .......... .......................... ......... .......... .......................... ......... .............. 30

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Special Functions ...... ......... .......... .......................... ......... .......... ......... .......................... ............. 31

Special Displays .................................................................................................................... 31

Blue Screen Display ....................................................................................................... 31

On-Screen Display ......................................................................................................... 31

Function Indicators ......................................................................................................... 31

Skipping Commercials .......................................................................................................... 32

Turning Commercial Advance Marking On/Off ............................................................... 32

Selecting a Commercial Advance Tape Playback Option ............................................... 33

Questions and Answers about Commercial Advan ce .................................................... 33

Skipping/Selecting Previews ................................................................................................. 34

Using Index Search ............................................................................................................... 34

Direct Access Index Search ........................................................................................... 35

Index Scan ...... .......................... ......... .......... ......... .......................... .......... ......... .......... ... 35

Program Index Search (Timer Recording only) .............................................................. 35

Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................... 36

Time Sta mp ........ .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... ......... .......... .......... 36

Recording ................................................................................................................................... 38

Recording Speeds/Tape Selection . ....................................................................................... 38

Erase Protection ................................................................................................................... 38

Selecting the Signal to Record .............................................................................................. 39

Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts ...................................................................... 39

Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 39

Recording a Program as You Watch It ........................................................................... 39

Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV ................... 40

Recording with VCR Plus+ .................................................................................................... 40

Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channels ......................................................................... 40

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ................................................................................... 41

Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs ............................................ ..... ....... ....... ..... . 43

Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 43

Setting a Timer ............................................................................................................... 44

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................... 45

Checking/Changing Timers ............................................................................................ 45

Clearing a Timer ................ ......... .......... ......... .......... .......................... ......... .......... ......... . 46

Dubbing ................................................................................................................................. 46

Audio-Onl y Rec ording ........... .......... ......... .......................... .......... ......... .......... ...................... 47

Additional Information .............................................................................................................. 48

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 48

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 50

Servicing Your VCR ........................................................................................................ 51

Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... . 51

Storing Your Video Cassettes ......................................................................................... 51

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 52

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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. It also explains how to set up your VCR so you can use it with a cabl e box or direct-tohome satellite receiver.

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.

— shows you how to connect the

— includes procedures for setting

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 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 either button to operate the same functions. Some procedures use only the VCR’s buttons, or only the remote control’s.

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

• All buttons, switches, and jacks on the VCR and all buttons on the remote control are shown in this manual.

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

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

— describes the different recording

— includes a trouble-

BOLD UPPERCASE

letters in

PLAY

Operation

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

Special Functions

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

— explains how to watch TV using

— describes what appears

• The VCR displays menu s 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 the remote control, then begin again at that step.

MENU/ACTION

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INSTALLATION

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustration on Page 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 playback. You can connect (choose one):

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

Caution:

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV

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

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

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

For the best quality recordings,

Note:

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

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

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

ANT.

jack

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

ANT.

jack

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

FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV

Never connect the VCR’s

jack to a termi-

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

. You can connect

jack

IN FR OM

IN FROM

Caution:

direct connections to cable wires (connections that do not go through a cable box). Check the laws in your area before you make connections.

• A cable converter box to the VCR’s

FROM ANT.

There are many cable TV sys-

Note:

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

Connection Notes:

Because of the complexity of the variations possible when using additional video acce ssories, such as video signal switches, splitters, and combiners, 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 video sources directly to your VCR. To do so, you connect one source t o the jacks on the back of the VCR using A/V cables, another source to the jack using a 75-ohm coaxial cable, and another source to the

AUDIO IN-R

(see “Camcorder Connections” on Page 1 2). If t he source’s audi o is monau ral, 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

R-AUDIO- L IN 1/VI DEO I N 1

IN FROM ANT.

AV2 VIDEO IN/L-

jacks on the front of the VCR

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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

OUT

IN 1

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

75-Ohm Coax Cable

or or or

R - AUDIO - L

VIDEO

MONO

75-Ohm Coax Cable

300-Ohm Lead-In Wire

Select the signal source you have

Model 66

IN FROM ANT.

VHF/UHF

OUT TO TV

3 CH. 4

300-to-75 Ohm Transformer

(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 VCR.

Note:

Although you can connect your cab le box or direct-to-ho me satellite rece iver to the jacks on the VCR’s front panel, the VCR’s remot e control function will not work if you do. See “Po sitioning the VCR and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” on Page 14 for more information.

The VCR needs a stereo audio/video cab le for this connection. Your audio/video cable (not supplied) must have plugs that fit the VCR’s jacks and the camcorder’s jacks for this connection.

R-AUDIO- L I N 1/V I DEO I N 1

jack s o n th e bac k of t he

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

the front panel. If the camc order ’s audio is monau ral, connect the audio cable to t he

jack only.

RECORD/TIME

FAST-F

STOP EJECT

CHANNEL

and AV

VIDEO IN

jacks on

L-AUDIO

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, connection type, and output channel, 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 25).

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VCR SETUP

SETTING THE VCR’S OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH

If you connected the VCR’s

terminal to a TV or another VCR, set

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

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

ANT .

jack or terminals to the TV on the channel you select ed.

Setting

Note:

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

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 or AV2

3-CH-4

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO IN

has no effect on the T V

VHF/ UHF OU T TO

3-CH-4

IN FROM

jacks.

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.

AGE

ENGL I SH :

ESPAÑOL

F RANÇA I S

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POSITIONING THE VCR AND CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER

Your VCR is designed to send remote control signals for many types of cable boxes or directto-home satellite receivers. To transmit these signals, the VCR bounces the signals off of the wall facing it to the cable box or dire ct-to-home satellite receiver. Your VCR also has a built-in infrared transmitter on its top, letting it send the signal directly to the cable box or direct-tohome satellite receiver.

VCR

Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver

VCR’s Signal

Wall

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 si gnals, the VCR automatically sets the clock.

Note:

The VCR is preset to automatically set the clock, but you can change this setting. If no stations in your area broadcast EDS signals, see “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19 .

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. You

see:

To help the VCR’s signal reach your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver, place the VCR and your equipment near each other. You might also have to adjust the position of your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver as shown above.

Note:

If the VCR faces a wall or other surface that is too far away or is covered with signal absorbing material (such as a curtain), the signal from the VCR m ight not rea ch the c abl e box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

INITIAL SET UP

Setting the On-Screen Language/ Connection Type/Remote Code/ 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

3. Select a language by pressing select Englis h),

TV/V C R

(to select French).

CH t

(to select Spanish), or

4. At this screen, repeatedly press

PLAY

(marked above trol) or (marked below

on the remote con-

STOP

on the remote control) to highlight a connection type, then press

FAST-F

on the remote control) to select it.

(marked to the right of

VCR TV

BOX TV

KEY

(to

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• If you connected a cabl e box or a directto-home satellite receiver to the VCR then connected the VCR to a TV, select

CABLE/ DSS BOX VCR TV

• If you connected the VCR to a cable box or a direct-to-home satellite receiver then connected the cable box/direct-tohome satellite receiver to a TV, select

VCR CABLE/DSS BOX TV

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

VCR TV

5. If you selected

VCR TV

, you see:

VCR CABLE/DSS TV

UTO SET

CABLE

YOUR

THEN. . .

UP KEY

Proceed to “Alternate Setup” on Page 18. If you selected

, you see:

CABLE/DSS BOX VCR

VCR TV

OUTPU

KEY

owner’s manual for your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver if you are not sure what the output channel number is.

• If you are using the audio/video jack connections to your cable box or directto-home satellite receiver, repeatedly press or to select

VIDEO OUT

the output channel.

UMBER

MANUAL

KEY

6. At this screen, repeatedly press or hold down or to enter the remote control code number for your cable box or directto-home satellite receiver by referring to the following chart, then press . This will let you use your VCR to tune your cable box or direct - to-h ome satellit e r eceiver.

Note: If your cable box does not have a remote control or you do not want your VCR to control your cable box/direct-tohome satellite receiver, repeatedly press (or hold down) or to select

REMOTE

instead, then p roceed directly to

“Alternate Setup” on Page 18.

Repeatedly press or to select your

CABLE BOX

BRAND

CODE

cable box’s or direct-to-home satellite receiver’s output channel number, then press .

Notes:

• If you selected

VCR CABLE/DSS TV

and your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver is not connected or is connected incorrectly,

CONTROL

NOT AVAILABLE

CABLE BOX

briefly

appears

• The output channel number for most cable boxes and direct-to-home satellite receivers is usually 3 or 4. Check the

Archer 01, 05, 06, 44, 63 Cabletenna 01, 44, 63

Cableview 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63 Century 44, 51, 59, 75 Citizen 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63 Components 32, 39, 42, 44 Curtis 08, 09, 53, 61 Diamond 01, 44, 63 Eagle 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

Eastern 28

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CABLE BOX

BRAND

GC Brand 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63 Gemini 04 General Electric 01, 57 General Instru-

ment Hamlin 14, 15, 28, 41, 102,

Hitachi 31, 79 Jasco 04 Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,

Macom 31 Magnavox 26 Matsushita 16, 17 Novavision 08, 09, 53, 61 Movietime 32, 39, 42, 44 NEC 32, 38 , 40 NSC 32, 38 , 40 Oak 11, 46, 101 Oak Sigma 11, 46, 101 Panasonic 16, 17 Philips 07, 13, 20, 23, 24, 50 Pioneer 05, 06 Puls ar 04, 30, 4 2, 44, 52, 63 Quest 05, 06 RadioShack 44, 51, 59, 75 RCA 16, 17 Realistic 44, 51 , 59, 75 Regal 14, 15, 28, 41, 102,

Regency 28 Rembrandt 01, 29, 32, 39, 42, 44,

Samsung 05, 06, 32, 40, 42 Scie ntific Atlanta 08, 09 , 53, 61 Sheritech 27

CODE

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 65, 67, 68 83

103, 104

65, 67, 68,83

103, 104

CABLE BOX

BRAND

Signal 26 SL Marx 06, 32, 40, 42,43, 44,

Sprucer 16, 17 Standard 32, 39, 42, 44 Stargate 04, 06, 30, 32, 40, 42,

Sylvan ia 19 Teknika 74 Telecaption 77 Teleview 06, 32, 40, 42 Texscan 18, 19 Tocom 01, 33, 34, 42, 66 Toshiba 36 Unika 01, 44, 63 Universal 42, 43, 44, 52, 63 Viewstar 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

Videoway 07, 23, 50 Vid Tech 64 Vidtek 36, 64 Zenith 07, 23, 50

CODE

52, 63

44, 52, 63

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

CODE

BRAND

Hitachi 93 Hughes 93 Magnavox 1 94 Magnavox 2 95

Panasonic 96 RCA 97

Sony 98, 105 Toshiba 92 Uniden 1 94 Uniden 2 95

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7. At this screen (depending on your setup), set your cable bo x to chann el 02 or directto-home satellite receiver to cha nnel 270. Then press .

R CABLE

KEY

NOW TRANSMITTING

Direct-to-HomeCable Box

Satellite Receive r

appears, and the

R DSS 270

KEY

VCR sends a test signal to your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

8. After sending the test signal, the VCR displays either of the following.

YES

KEY

Direct-to-HomeCable Box Satellite Receiver

E I VER 0

KEY

Check your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver. If it is tuned to Channel 9 (cable box) or Channel 200 (direct-to-home satellite receiver), this means the VCR is successfully controlling your equipment. Press or to highlight

If you connected a direct-to-home sat-

YES

then press

ellite receiver, proceed now to “Alternate Setup” on Page 18.

If your cable box or direct -to-home sat ell ite receiver does not tune to the specified channel, press or to highlight

then press and start over at Step 6. Try entering a different code assigned to your brand and repositioning the VCR and/or the equipment.

If it still does not tune to the specified channels, this means the VCR cann ot be set to automatically turn on and tune your particular equipment to the correct channel

when it begins a timer or VCR Plus+ recording you set — you will need to do that manually (see “Recording” on Page38). Press

MENU/ACTION

ceed to “Alternate Setup” on Page 18.

“Using the VCR’s Remote Control

Note:

with Your TV and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” on Page 22 shows you how to use the remote control to operate your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

9. At this screen, press or to select your loca l PBS cha nne l . Then press .

UR LOCAL CA

BLE BO

KEY

10. At this screen, set your cable box to the local PBS station, then press

SET

A CABLE A

CABLE

THEN. . .

UP KEY

CLOCK AUTO SET

After you press

PROCEEDING

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

SET

COMPLETED

If the VCR does not detect a signal within this time,

PLETE

appears. There is probably not an

EDS signal available in your area. Press

MENU/ACTION

the Clock” on Page 19 to set the clock.

appears.

AUTO CLOCK

appears.

AUTO CLOCK SET INCOM-

, then see “Manually Se tting

and pro-

AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

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Note: Using this setup m ethod does not store any channel in the VCR’s memory. Instead, you select channels using the cable box. See “Using the VCR’s Remote Control with Your TV and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” on Page 22 for how to use the VCR ’s remo te co ntrol to change the channels on the cable box.

Alternate Setup

Follow the steps in this section if:

• You selected

VCR TV

• You selected

VCR CABLE/DSS TV

in Step 4 on Page 14

NO REMOTE

in Step 6 on

Page 15

• You use a direct-to-home satellite receiver

YES

and selected

If the VCR

did not control

in Step 8 on Page 17

your cable box o r di rect-to-home satellite receiver in Step 8 on Page 17, follow Steps 1–4 in “Reprogramming Tuner Memory” on Page 20 first, then follow the steps in this section.

1. Be sure your TV shows t his screen. If not, follow Steps 1–4 in “Set ting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/ Clock” on Page 14.

Note: If you have already set t he ch annels and just want to manually set the clock,

MENU/ACTION

press

to skip tuner programming. Then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19.

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

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. Afterwards, the VCR resets the clock by the received EDS signal the first time you turn it off during a day. If the VCR does not detect a signal within this time,

CLOCK

SET INCOMPLETE

AUTO

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

MENU/ACTION

then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page19 to set the clock.

UTO SET

A CABLE A

CABLE

THEN. . .

UP KEY

2. Set your cable box to th e local PBS sta tion , then press cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver, simply press

After you press

CEEDING

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

. Or if you do not have a

AUTO SET PRO-

, CH

and the current channel number

Notes:

• Your VCR pr otec ts t uner pr ogr amming f or up to 24 hours in case a power failure occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged. After about 24 hours without power, the VCR l oses the programmi ng.

• If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna, cable box, direct-to-home satellite receiver, or other signal source through the

IN FROM ANT.

jack, the VCR

does not store any channel in memory.

DST : O

KEY

- -- - - - -

- - - - - -

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Instead, you see:

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, 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.

- - - - - - - - -

RE EL

E : ENGL I S

KEY

To exit the programming mode at

Note:

any time, press

MENU/ACTION

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET CLOCK

, then press .

- - - - - -

K SET

KEY

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

5. Repeat Step 4 to select the c orrect 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.) This gives you time to complete this procedure befor e starti ng the clock.

Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock. Be

Note:

sure you correctly set AM or PM.

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

When you set

DST

to ON, the VCR auto-

OFF

DST

matically adds 1 hour on the first Sunday in April, and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sunday in October.

8. Press .

SET COMPLETED

- - - - - -

12: 0 0 P

DST :

- -- - - - -

appears.

3. Repeatedly press or to highlight

MANUAL

, then press .

KEY

9. Review the information you entered. If the information is not correct, move the

cursor to the incorrect entry by repeatedly pressing

(marked to the left of

REW

on the remote control) or , then enter the correct information.

E : ENGL I S

KEY

- - - - - - - - -

KEY

NNE

- - -

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When the information is correct and the time reaches the minute y ou set in S tep 6,

MENU/ACTION

press

twice. The time you

set appears and the clock starts running.

Note:

when you press

Seconds begin counting from 00

MENU/ACTION

the second

time.

Adding/Erasing Channels

If you followed the steps listed in “Alternate Setup” on Page 18, we recommend you check the channels the VCR automatically stored. It might have stored distant, weak chan nels that you normally would not watch, or it might ha ve missed channels you want to store.

If the tuner stores a channel that you do not want, repeatedly press (or hold down) or use the remote control’ s number buttons to tune to that channel, then press

CHANNEL nn DELETED

appears, and the unwanted channel is erased from the tuner’s memory.

s or t

ADD/DLT

Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner.

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

menu.

To exit the p rogramming mode du r-

Note:

ing Steps 2–5, press

MENU/ACTION

2. Repe atedl y pre ss or to high li ght

CHANNEL

, then press .

3. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight

ANTENNA

twice.

SET

To add a channel, enter the desired channel number using the remote control’s number buttons. Then press

ADDED

appears, and the channel is added to

ADD/DLT

CHANNEL nn

memory .

Reprogramming Tuner Memory

If you followed the steps listed in “Alternate Setup” on Page 18, you might want to reprogram the VCR’s tuner memory if you later move or change from an antenna connection to a cable TV connection.

You can also quickly erase all sett ing s, in-

Note:

cluding the time, local channels, and programmed events, then reprogram the tuner’s memory. See “Resettin g the VCR’s Me mory” on Page 25.

4. Press again to select the antenna

CABLE)

source (

5. Press or to highlight

AUTO SET

, then

press . You see:

UTO SET

A CABLE A

CABLE

YOUR

THEN. . .

UP KEY

6. Set your cable box to the local PBS station, then press cable box, simply press

After you press

CEEDING

appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans through the channels and memorizes all active c hannels in your a rea.

. (If you do not have a

AUTO SET PRO-

, CH

and the current channel number

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7. When the VCR finishes sc anning and s t oring channels, it searches for an EDS signal and shows:

AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set the clock using the EDS signal. If the VCR finds a s ignal, it automatically set s its clock to the correct time, and

SET

COMPLETED

appears.

AUTO CLOCK

If the VCR does not detect a signal within this

AUTO CLOCK SET INCOMPLETE

time, appears. There is pro bably not an EDS sig nal available in your area. Press

ACTION

, then see “Manually Setting the

MENU/

Clock” on Page 19 to set the clo ck.

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 automatically sets itself to the correct time after a power failure of less than 24 hours.

Follow these steps to turn on auto clock set.

1. Press menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET CLOCK

3. If nec essary, pr ess or to hig hlight

AUTO CLOCK SET

4. Press signal and, if it finds one, automatically sets its clock to the correct time. If the VCR does not find an EDS signal, follow the steps under “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19.

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

, then press .

s. The VCR searches for an EDS

Setting the C able Box

When you change the connections to your VCR (for example, when you subscribe to a cable company’s service), follow these steps to change the antenna system settings.

1. Press menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP CHANNEL

see:

3. Be sure

ANTENNA

to select

4. Repeatedly press or to highlight

CABLE/DSS BOX SET UP

You see:

5. If necessary, repeatedly press or on the rem ot e control to highlight

BOX VCR

The display prompts you to select the cable box’s output channel number. Repeatedly press number, then press .

6. Follow Steps 5–8 under “Setting the OnScreen Language/Connection Type/ Remote Code/Clock” on Page 14.

7. When you finish, press twice.

MENU/ACTION

CABLE

. If not, repeatedly press or

to highlight

CABLE

to display the main

, then press . You

NNE

- - -

ET UP UP

KEY

appears next to

ANTENNA

, then press

and press .

VCR TV

BOX TV

KEY

CABLE/DSS

. Then press .

s or t to select the

MENU/ACTION

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Changing the On-Screen Language

Follow these steps to change the on-screen programming language.

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highli ght the fifth menu selection, then press . (The title of the fifth menu selection differs depending on the language currently selected.)

to display the main

- - - - - - - - -

RE EL

English

Español

E : ENGL I S

KEY

- - - - - - - - -

SCOPE S

: FRANÇA I

- - - - - - - - -

C I ON

ESP

AÑO

UPPLE

USING THE VCR’S REMOTE CONTROL WITH Y OUR TV AND CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER

In addition to controlling your VCR, the remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

If you followed the steps listed in “Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/Clock” on Page 14 and the VCR successfully tuned the channel you specified in Step 8

ready programmed to control your equipment . Skip to the paragraph after Step 3 in this section to learn how to use the remote control to operate your equipment.

If you followed the steps listed in “Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/Clock” on Page 14 and the VCR did not tune t he channel you specified i n Step 8

control with the correct manufacturer’s code(s) for, and to learn how to use the remote to operate, your equipment.

Note:

listed in the charts. If a code does not work with your TV, cable box, or direct-to-home satellite receiver, try another. The listed codes might not work with all models from th e listed manufacturers.

, that means the remote control is al-

, follow these steps to program the remote

Some brands have more than one c ode

Français

3. Repeatedly press until the desired language appears next to the fifth item.

4. When you finish, press

MENU/ACTION

1. Find the code for your TV and cable box or direct-to- home satellite rec eiver in the following charts.

TV BRAND CODE

Fisher 10 GE 03

Goldstar 15, 16, 17 Hitachi 12 JVC 11 Magnavox 05

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TV BRAND CODE

Mitsubishi 07, 13 Panasonic 01, 02 Quasar 01, 02 RadioShack 01, 02, 15, 16, 17 RCA 03 Realistic 01, 02, 15, 16, 17 Samsung 14 Sanyo 10 Sharp 06, 07 Sony 08 Sylva nia 05 Toshiba 09 Zenith 04

CABLE BOX

BRAND

Archer 01, 2 9, 44, 88, 91 Cableview 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,

Citizen 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,

Curtis 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90 Diamond 01, 29, 44, 88, 91 Drake 37, 67, 71 Eagle 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

Eastern 28 GC Brand 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,

Gemini Regal 04, 85 General Electric 57 General Instru-

ment Hamlin 14, 15, 28, 41, 97, 100,

Hitachi 31, 79 Jerrold 01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,

CODE

85, 88

62, 98

85, 88

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95

102

83, 85, 91, 93, 95

CABLE BOX

BRAND

Macom 31, 79 Magnavox 25, 26 Matsushita 16, 17, 101 Movietime 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 42,

NSC 32, 38, 40 Oak 10, 11, 46, 99 Optimus 4 4, 88 Panasonic 16, 17, 101 Phili ps 13, 20 , 23, 24, 96 Pioneer 05, 06, 78 Pulsar 04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,

RadioShack 44, 88 RCA 16, 17, 101 Realistic 44, 51, 88 Regal 14, 41 Regency 28 Rembrandt 2 9, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88 Salora 68, 72 Samsung 32, 40, 42, 78, 94 Scientific At lanta 08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90 Sheritech 27 SL Marx 32, 40, 42, 78, 94 Sprucer 16, 17, 101 Stargate 04, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44,

Sylvania 19 Teknika 74 Telecaption 77, 92 Teleview 32, 40, 42, 78, 94 Texscan 18, 19 Tocom 01, 33, 3 4, 42, 48, 49,

Toshiba 36 Uniden Satellite 65, 69 Unika 01, 29, 44, 88, 91

CODE

44, 88

85, 88

52, 63, 78, 85, 88, 94

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CABLE BOX

BRAND

Universal 42, 43, 44, 52 , 63, 88 Viewstar 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

Videoway 07, 23, 50 Vid Tech 64 Vidter 64 Zenith 07, 23, 50

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

BRAND

Hitachi/Hughes 104 Magnavox/Uniden 1105

Magnavox/Uniden 2106

Panasonic 109 RCA 108 Sony 107 Toshiba 10 3

CODE

62, 98

CODE

2. While holding down TV, enter the code number for your TV using the number buttons. Or, while holding down

DSS/CABLE

enter the code number for your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

Precede a single-digit code number wi th a 0 — for example, 01, 02, and so on. To enter a three-digit number, press

100

, then enter the second and third digits in the code number.

3. Try operating your TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver using the VCR’s remote control. First press

DSS/CABLE INPUT, CH

tion; or

, then try pressing

s or t, and

POWER

VOL +/–

and CH s or t for cable box

for TV opera-

POWER

or direct-to-home satellite receiver 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 and cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

To use the remote co ntrol, press the button for the device you want to control—

VCR

. Then press the desired function button.

TV, DSS/CABLE

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, cable boxes, and direct-tohome satellite rec eivers might require th at you manually turn on the power for that device.

• Your TV, cable box, or direct-to-ho me satellite rece iv er m ig ht h av e functions tha t the VCR’s remote control will not operate.

• You can use the number buttons to select a channel number on y our TV an d c abl e box or direct-to-home satellite receiver. However, some TVs and cable boxes or directto-home satellite receivers 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).

• When you press

MENU/ACTION

press

CABLE/DSS KEY CAbL

appear. Press

trol to VCR operation mode.

REMOTE

flash for about 5 seconds then dis-

MODE PLEASE PUSH VCR

VCR

DSS/CABLE

PROG

, appears, and TV or to set the remote con-

then

NOW TV/

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RESETTING THE VCR’S MEMORY

You can erase all settings (including the t ime, local channels, and programmed events) at any time. Eject any loaded tape, then hold down

PLAY

and

CHANNEL

on the VCR for

about 5 seconds until it turns itself off. All settings are cleared.

The next time you turn on the VC R, it pe rforms its initial setup sequence. See “Setting the O nScreen Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/Clock” on Page 14.

TURNING THE ERROR BEEP ON/OFF

Your VCR is preset to s ound a beep through your TV when you ente r invalid or incomplete information. However, you can turn the beep off or on at any time.

Follow these steps to turn off the beep.

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

menu.

2. If necessary, repeatedly press or highlight

3. Repeatedly press light

OFF

4. Press

SET UP VCR

BEEPER

MENU/ACTION

. Then press

, then press

PLAY

- - - - - -

: O

CK : O

KEY

STOP

FAST-F

twice to exit.

N N N

to high-

FAST-F

to select

To turn the beep o n again, repea t these steps and select

in Step 3.

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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.

If you are using a TV/monitor con nected

Note:

to the VCR’s sure to set the TV/monitor to its 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.

R-AUDIO-L/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.

TV/VCR

jacks, be

until

If you are using a TV/monitor con-

Note:

nected to the VCR’s jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video mode.

2. Repeatedly press appears.

3. To manually select a channel, you can

press cally advance to the next chann el sto red 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 appears on the TV (see “Select ing the S ignal to Record” on Page 39). Continue to press programmed channel appears.

Or, to directly select a channel, press the number buttons on t he remote control for the desired channel.

s or t to have the tuner automati-

If you press

s or t until the highest or lowest

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

TV/VCR

until VCR

s when the tuner is

LINE1

LINE2

Notes:

• Channe ls 2–13 are the same for VHF 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.

• Two cable channels are designated for audio only.

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

3-CH-4

switch.

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.

• If you want to receive MTS stereo or SAP broadcasts, see “Receiving/Recording Ster eo/SAP Broadcasts” on Page 39.

100

Channel Caption

You can assign call letters (such as ABC or CBS) to a channel so the call letters appear with the channel number on the TV when you select the channel. You can select from the VCR’s 24 preset call letter combinations and create up to 10 call letter combinations of your own.

I ON

- - - -

KEY

APT I ON

- - - -

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Follow these steps to assign any of the VCR’s 24 preset call letter comb inations to stat ions in your area.

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP CHANNEL

, then press . You

see:

NNE

- - -

KEY

3. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight

CHANNE L CAPTION

, then press

4. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight

PRESET CAPTION

, then press

. You see:

T I ON

- - - -

- -

KEY

5. Press . The cursor moves to the dashes

ABC

to the right of

6. Repeatedly press or to change the channel number. When the correct channel number for the ABC station in your area appears, press . The cursor moves to the next preset caption in sequence.

Only the channel num bers stored in

Note:

VCR tuner memory appear.

7. Press . The cursor moves to the dashes to the right of the selected preset caption. Or, repeatedly press or

to select

another caption.

8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each p reset caption you want to assign.

9. Review the entered information. If any number is not correct, repeatedly press

, or to highlight the wrong

entry. Use or to change the number,

ADD/DLT

10. Press

to delete the number.

MENU/ACTION

four times to exit.

Follow these steps to m anually create and a ssign up to 10 of your own call letter combinations.

1. Follow Steps 1–3 of the previous section.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

MANUAL CAPTION

, then press . You

see:

3. Repeatedly press or to select the channel number, then press . The cursor moves to the dashes to the right of the channel number.

Channels already assigned with pre-

Note:

set call letters or deleted from the VCR’s memory do not appear as you press

4. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to display the first character of the station’s name. Then press to set the character.

The characters change in the following order.

A B C Z BLANK — &

9 2 1 0 / !

Repeat this step to enter other characters (up to a total of four).

To correct an error, press or

Note:

to move the cursor to the right or left, then enter the correct character. To clear the call letters, press

ADD/DLT

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5. Repeatedly press to highlight a c hannel number, then repeat Steps 3 and 4 to create more ca ll lette r comb ination s (up to

10).

6. When you finish, p ress times to exit.

MENU/ACTION

four

VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE

Loading a Video Tape

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

If you are using a T V/monitor that is

Note:

connected to the V CR’s

OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor to its 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.

3-CH-4

switch.

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

During playback, the VCR automati-

Note:

cally adjusts tracking, but you can manually adjust it if necessary (see “Tracking” on Page 30).

3. To choose the type of audio you want to hear during playback, press an arrow appears next to the desired audio

STOP

HiFi

mode indicator ( TV screen.

If you play a tape recorded on a

Note:

standard VCR, the VCR plays the standard audio track, regardless of the audio output setting.

4. To stop playback before the end of the tape, press

5. To eject the tape, press the VCR.

Notes:

• If the tape reaches the end before you

STOP or STOP EJECT

press the VCR automatically stops the tape and completely rewinds it. If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the VCR then ejects the cassette.

SAP/HiFi

NORMAL

STOP EJECT

on the VCR,

until

) on the

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 38).

Caution:

video cassette into the cassette compartment. Anything else might damage the VCR.

Never insert anything except a VHS

Playing a Video Tape

1. Load a video tape.

2. If playback does not automatically begin,

PLAY

press

. The VCR plays the tape.

• When the VCR is off, you can press

EJECT

VCR turns on, ejects the tape, then turns itself back off.

on the VCR to eject a tape. The

STOP

TAPE MOTION CONTROLS

Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search

While a tape is s topped, press

POWER

POWER OFF

REW

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.

REWIND

FAS T- F

to rewind it. You

while a tape is re-

to ad-

appears.

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To use visual search so you can see the p icture, be sure VCR appears, then begin tape playback. Press

REW

to search in reverse. Press

FAS T-F

to search forward or

PLAY

to return

to normal playback. During visual search, the sound is muted and

the picture quality is l ower than during normal playback. The search picture is best with tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed (see “Recording Speeds/Tape Selection” on Page 38).

Freez e-F rame/Fra me Ad v an ce

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 SLP speed (see “Recording Speeds/Tape Selection” on Page 38).

PAUSE

during playback to

PAUSE

again or

PLAY

quality is lower than during normal playback. Slow motion picture quality is best wi th tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

Notes:

• 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, hold

down

s or t until the picture improves.

REAL-TIME COUNTER

Using the Counter

Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tape has been running. To see the counter on the TV screen, press trol.

The counter resets to put in a tape. To manually reset the counter,

COUNTER RESET

press

DISP/ENT

0:00:00

on the remote con-

each time you

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 freezeframe picture, hold down

s or t unt il 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 SLP speed. Pres s

PAUSE

PLAY

to return to normal playback.

Slow Motion

To start slow motion playb ack, while a tape is playing, press

PLAY

to return to normal playback. During slow

SLOW

. Press

motion, the sound is muted and the picture

SLOW

again or

The real-time counter might stop if you

Note:

fast-forward or rewind through a blank section on the tape. This is normal.

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.

1. Press

COUNTER RESET

want to return to later. The counter resets

0:00:0 0

0:00:00

at any

at the location you

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2. When you want to return to the selected location, stop the tape, then press

SKIP/ZERO

forwards and automatically stops when it reaches

Notes:

• If you press

0:00:00

(–) sign.

• The counter does not work with blank tapes or blank portions of partially recorded tapes.

. The tape rewinds or fast-

0:00:00

REW

, the time appears with a m inus

to rewind the tape past

C/A

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.

VCR LOCK

You can lock all of the V CR’s buttons except

s or t,

COUNTER RESET, ADD/DLT, POWER STOP EJECT.

want to keep children from changing the VCR’s timer settin g s .

With the lock set, previously set timer re-

Note:

cordings still record and you can insert or eject a tape.

To lock the VCR, eject a cassette if loaded, then hold down

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED

the VCR, hold down

VCR LOCK OFF

until

If the clock is set, the VCR cancels the

Note:

lock automatically after about 24 hours.

MENU/ACTION, PROG, TV/VCR

, and

This is handy, for ex amp le, if you

RECORD/TIME

appears.

on the VCR until

appears. To unlock

on the VCR

If you need to manually adjust tracking, hold

down press or turn the power off then back on.

Notes:

• You might need to slightly readjust tracking

• If the sound of a recording made on

s or t. To return to automatic tracking,

s and t on the VCR at the same time

for each tape you play .

another VHS Hi-Fi VCR is poor (and

does not appear), you might be abl e to

improve it by adjusting the tracking.

appears when the tracking is correctly

adjusted.

Hi-

ACKA

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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 station. However, you can turn the blue sc reen disp la y f e at u r e on or off.

Notes:

• You cannot record the blue screen on a tape in the VCR.

• If you tune to a weak TV st ation, the VCR mutes the sound when it dis plays the blue screen.

• The blue screen also appears if you set the VCR to the audio/video mode when

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO IN 1

the receiving any signals. Y ou cannot turn off the blue screen in this case.

Follow these steps to turn the blue screen feature on or off.

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

menu.

2. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP VCR

jacks are not

. Then press .

- - - - - -

NOISY CH

N N N

3. Repeatedly press or so

BLUE

BACK

is highlighted. Then pres s

to select

4. Press

MENU/ACTION

OFF

twice to exit.

: O : O

CK : O

KEY

On-Screen Display

To view your VCR’s current operating mode and other information about your VCR, press

DISP/ENT

audio mode the VCR is set to (

MONO

or counter, and tape speed. Press again to clear the display.

Notes:

• The current audio mo de automatical ly dis-

• You also see the remaining recording time

(display/enter). You see the current

STEREO, SAP

), the current function, time, channel,

DISP/ENT

appears after about 5 seconds.

while a timed recording is in progress (see “Immediate Recording” on Page 39).

- - - - - - - - -

RE EL

E : ENGL I S

KEY

Function Indicators

When you press a function button (such as

STOP

), the selected function’s indicator (such

STOP

) appears on the TV screen for abo ut 4 seconds. When you change the chann el, the new channel number (and call letters, if you set them) appear on the TV screen for about 3 seconds.

If you play back a poo r quality or dam-

Note:

aged tape, the function indicat or might not appear.

OFF

AL ADV

URE

- - - -

KEY

SET UP COMM

ERC I AL ADV

C / A RECORD

C / A PLAYBACK : AUTO

SET : KEY

SELECT :

KEY

END

: ACT I ON

KEY

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SKIPPING COMMERCIALS

Your VCR’s Commercial Advance feature lets you quickly skip over commercials recorded onto a tape while you view it, without having to continually press

FAST-F

During reco rdin g, Commercial Ad v ance s tores in memory the locatio ns of the beginn ing s and endings of commercials. After recording is over, the VCR replays the tape and marks the beginnings/ endings on the tape itself.

Then, when you play back the recording, you can set the VCR so it detects and skips over the marked co mmercia ls aut oma tically you press a key.

Notes:

• The recording m ust be a t least 15 minutes long for Commercial Advance to work.

• The effectiveness of Commercial Advance varies with the different methods stations use to broadcast commercial s. It is possible that Commercial Advance might not work with every broadcast you watch.

• Com mercial Advance might skip part of a program if there are frequent dark and quiet scenes.

• Com me rcial Adv ance does not erase com mercials from the tape; it simply marks them.

C/A SKIP/ZERO

only w hen

3. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP COMMERCIAL ADV

4. Press . You see:

5. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight to select

6. When you finish, press

C/A RECORD

OFF

, then press

MENU/ACTION

twice.

If you selected

, the VCR asks if you want it to mark commercials when you stop recording or turn the VCR off.

• If you want the VCR to mark commercials when you stop recording, press

• If you want the VCR to mark commercials

when you turn it off, press

Notes:

Turning Commercial Advance Marking On/Off

Follow these steps to have the VCR automatically memorize the beginnings a nd endings of commercials while it records a program, so it can mark the tape later.

1. Press menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP FEATURE

MENU/ACTION

, then press .

to display the main

• It takes several minutes for the VCR to mark the recording.

• The VCR marks commercials in a timer recording after the recording stops (see “Automatic Timer Recording” on Page 43).

• If the interval between two timer recordings is not long enough to allow commercial marking, the VCR waits until after the next timer recording.

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• The VCR can store up to eight timer recording settings and 45 commercial locations in memory at one time. When the memory becomes full, the remaining commercials are not marked.

• The Commercial Advance feature setting returns to

• If you rewind the tape and start another recording before power is turned off, commercials might not be correctly marked.

OFF

if there i s a power failu re.

Selecting a Commercial Advance Tape Playback Option

Follow these steps to select how the VCR operates when you play any marked tape.

1. Press menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

MENU/ACTION

SET UP FEATURE

3. Repeatedly press or to highlight

COMMERCIAL ADV.

SET UP

press .

4. Repeatedly press or to highlight

C/A PLAYBACK AUTO

AUTO

marked commercial blocks.

MANUAL

only when you press playback.

MANUAL

— The VCR automatically skips

— The VCR skips commercials

to display the main

, then press .

, then

, then press to select

C/A SKIP/ZERO

during

Questions and Answers about Commercial Advan ce

Question Answer

How fast does the VCR advance through commercials?

Are comm e rc ia ls still recorded on the tape?

Does Commercial Advance work at all recording speeds?

Does Commercial Advance still work if I mark the tape and remove it from the VCR, then play it back later?

Can I play a Commercial Advance marked tape in another VCR?

Can I mark a recording that was made on another VCR?

The VCR advances through 3 minutes of commercials in about 8 to 12 seconds if the tape speed is SLP (see “Recordin g Speeds/Tape Selection” on Page 38). If it is SP, it takes about 25 to 35 seconds.

Yes.

Yes, but commercials will only be skipped if the other VCR also has Commercial Advance.

No.

5. When you finish, press twice to exit.

MENU/ACTION

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SKIPPING/SELECTING PREVIEWS

Your VCR’s Movie Advance feature lets you skip the previews at the beginning of many purchased or rented movies, or select a specific preview to watch.

Note:

Movie Adva nce works on ly with tapes recorded in the SP speed that have the erase -protection tab removed.

1. Load a tape. When t he VCR automatically starts playback, press

2. Press

INDEX/M/A SKIP

3. Repeatedly press or to highlight

MOVIE ADVANCE

4. Repeatedly press or to select

START OF MOVIE

VIEW

GO TO START OF MOVIE

automatically skips any previews at the beginning of the tape and advances to the start of the movie.

START

VCR finds the beginning of the movie,

MOVIE START

MOVIE

READY. PUSH PLAY TO

IS appears.

STOP

. You see:

ODE

/ A SK I

, then press .

NCE OD

FF MOV I

/ A SK I P

or GO TO

— The VCR

PRE-

SEARCHING FOR

appears. When the

THE

GO TO PREVIEW

— The VCR searches for and plays the first preview. If it does not find a preview, the VCR starts normal playback. To skip to the next preview, press

INDEX/M/A SKIP

5. When you finish, press .

USING INDEX SEARCH

Your VCR has the VHS Index Search System. Each time you start recording, the VCR automatically m arks the tape with an inde x mark at that location. You can locate the recording you want to play or skip the recording(s) you don’t want to watch by either entering 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 index marks, we recommend you list the recordings on each tape in order on the tape’s box, to make it eas i er to locate a particular 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 select the VCR cancels index search.

• 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” on Page 35.

• Recording over an in dex mark erases that index mark.

INDEX SEARCH

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Direct Access Index Search

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

3. Press .

4. Use the number keys to enter the number

INDEX/M/A SKIP

Notes:

•

PROGRAM INDEX SEARCH

. You see:

ODE

SEA

RCH

/ A SK I

appears only when there is timer recording on the program index list. See “Automatic Timer Recording” on Page 43.

• This screen appears only if the video cassette you use h as the erase-protection tab in place.

MOVIE ADVANCE

•

appears only when the tape has its erase-protection tab removed.

SELECT SEARCH MODE

•

does not appear when there is no timer-recorded program in the program index list.

INDEX

appears on the top of the

screen instead. Skip to Step 4.

INDEX SEARCH

INDEX

. You see:

ODE

SEA

RCH

/ A SK I

appears.

of index marks you want to skip. 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

to skip backward past

index marks 9 through 4.

5. Then press to skip forward to that index mark or

to skip backward. When the tape reaches the selected index mark, the VCR starts normal playback.

Index Scan

1. P ress stopped or playing a tape.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

INDEX SEARCH

INDEX

3. Press or

INDEX

starts to fast-forward or rewind. As the tape passes an index mark, the VCR plays at normal speed for 10 seconds, then resumes fast-forwarding or rewinding.

4. When you see the recording you want, press

INDEX/M/A SKIP

MODE

appears.

while the VCR is

, then press .

appears.

to start the scan.

PLAY

. Normal playback starts.

appears and the VCR

SELECT

AUTO

Program Index Search (Timer Recording only)

The program index search looks for a timerrecorded program in a p rogram index list, then searches for a program you specify.

The VCR automatically adds recorded programs to the program index list. However, when you eject the tape or press an y function button such as

REW

program using normal recording, any previous program is erased from the list.

1. Press

INDEX/M/A SKIP

PLAY

then record a new

. Y ou see:

ODE

SEA

RCH

/ A SK I

RERE

EL E : ENGL I S

KEY

- - - - - - - - -

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CBC

NBC

PROGRAM

2. Press or to highlight

INDEX

, then press . You see:

EX EGORY C

ORTS ABC

V I E

NBC

MEDY S I C

/A SKIP

3. Repeatedly press or to select the program you want, then press to start the search.

When the tape reaches th e selected program, the VCR starts normal playback.

REPEAT PLAY

Follow these steps to have the VCR automatically rewind and repeat playback of a tape (from the beginning to the end of the recording), instead of having the tape automatically rewind and eject.

The VCR repeats playback from the beginning to the end of the tape, or to the first unrecorded portion that is at least 30 s econds 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

OFF

sele c t

in Step 3.

TIME STAMP

Your VCR is preset t o automatically mark the tape at the beginning of each recording with this information:

•Date

• Start time

• Scheduled stop time (for timer recording only)

• Channel number

Note:

Portions of a tape that have been record-

ed once then erased are not considered blank.

1. While the tape is stopped, press

ACTION

to display the main menu.

MENU/

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP VCR

highlights

3. Press .

4. Press

5. Press

MENU/ACTION

PLAY

, then press . The VCR

REPEAT PLAY

appears.

- - - - - -

: O : O

CK : O

KEY

N N N

twice.

to start repeat playback. REP

appears.

• Station name (if channel caption is set) — (see “Channel Caption” on Page 26)

• Category (for timer recording only)

Then, when you play the tape fr om the beginning, the information appears on the TV screen for about 7 seconds, then disappears.

Follow these steps to turn the tim e stamp display feature on or off.

1. Press

MENU/ACTION

to display the main

menu.

2. Repeatedly press or to highlight

SET UP FEATURE

, then press .

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3. If necessary press or to highlight

TIME STAMP

OFF

, then press to select

URE

- - - -

OFF

AL ADV

KEY

Note: The VCR still records time stamp information even if yo u select

OFF

off the display feature) in Step 3.

(to tu rn

4. Press

MENU/ACTION

twice to exit.

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RECORDING

There are four ways to record using your VCR:

• Immediate rec ording — to record a broa dcast as you watch it or record one program on the VCR while you watch another on the TV.

• VCR P lus+ reco rding — to rec ord a broadcast using the VCR Plus+ feature.

• Automatic timer recording — to record a broadcast at a time you set.

• Dubbi ng — to record from ano ther tape or video source.

Notes:

• 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”).

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.

This table shows the maximum recording times for different-length tapes at the various recording speeds.

TAPE

LENGTH

T-60 1 hour

T-120 2 hours

T-160 2

SP LP SLP

2 hours

(60 min.)

(120 min.)

/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 SLP (super long play).

SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture. LP and SLP reco rd 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

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SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORD

You can select the signal to record — from the

IN FROM ANT.

in either of these ways.

• Repeatedly press input source appears —

for an audio/video so urce, or a channel

number for broadcast signals. Select

the back or front

• Repeatedly press the desired broadcast channel or to one channel higher than the highest channel number (or one ch annel lower than the low est channel number) for an audio/video source.

jack or an audio/video source —

INPUT

until the desired

LINE 1

LINE 2

AV 2

for recording signals from

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

for recording signals from the

jacks.

s or t to set the VCR to

LINE

jacks,

RECEIVING/RECORDING STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS

The VCR has three channels for audio recording — two (left and right) stereo channel s on the Hi-Fi track, and one mona ural channel on the standard track.

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

AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

to its video 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

on the back of the VCR.

3. Press

4. Load a blank cassette, or one that you

5. Repeatedly press

6. Select the signal to record (see “Selecting

7. Set the audio recording mode to the

TV/VCR

want to record over, into the VCR.

control until the desired recording speed

SP, LP

(

the Signal to Record”).

desired setting. See “Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts.”

, or

jacks, set the TV/monitor

until VCR appears.

SLP

SPEED

) appears.

on the remote

R-

DISP/ENT

Press available on the broadcast you are currently tuned to. the TV screen, and ST ER EO and/or SAP m ight appear on the VCR’s di splay. O n the TV screen ,

(((

appears on the left of when availabl e. For example , if a station b roadcasts mono (monaural) and SAP signals,

SAP

appears on the TV screen and SAP appears on the VCR’s display.

The arrow to the right of the audio mode display indicates the current audio mode. To select the audio mode when the broadcast has a stereo or SAP signal, repeatedly press arrow mark points to the desired mode.

to display the audio programs

STEREO, SAP

, and

MONO

STEREO

SAP/Hi-Fi

appear on

and/or

SAP

(((

until the

8. Press

9. Press

REC/TIME

Note:

To record without a set recording

length, skip Step 9.

REC/TIME

length appears on the TV screen. 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 program, set the recording length to longer than the program length.

. The VCR starts to record.

again. The recording

REC/TIME

to advance the timer

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• To display the remaining recording time,

DISP/ENT

press

• To temporarily stop the tape during a recording, press again to resume recording. If you leave the VCR paused for about 5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops.

• If the cassette’s erase protection tab has been removed, the VCR ejects the cassette and

TAB

appears. Use another cassette, or place a piece of heavy plastic tape over the eras e -protection tab hole.

10. Press

STOP

before it automatically stops.

during a timed recording.

PAUSE

. Press

PAUSE

CHECK CASSETTE RECORD

to stop recording at any time

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 39.

2. Repeatedly press pears.

If you are watching the program on a

Note:

TV/monitor that is connected t o the VCR’s

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

monitor to its TV mode.

3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to watch.

4. Press

STOP

before it automatically stops.

TV/V C R

to stop recording at any time

until VCR disap-

jacks, set the TV/

RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+

The VCR’s VCR Plus+ Easy Taping feature lets you easily record TV programs by using the PlusCodes shown in most TV program listings.

Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channels

Most television guides contain a list of two-digit numbers called guide channels or VCR P lus+ channel numbers. Each broadcast/cable TV channel is assigned one of these numbers.

Notes:

• Before you can record using VCR Plus+, you must first set the VCR’s guide channels so your VCR can recognize the Plu sCodes published in your television guide.

• You can find a guide channel listing for your area in the TV section of most Sunday newspapers and other TV listings. In some listings, the guide channel numbers are listed next to the station’s call letters.

• You only need to set the VCR Plus+ g uide channels once. The channels stay in memory even if the VCR’s power is interrupted for an extended period of time.

• Before you start, be sure you have completed all connections, set the clock, set the on-screen programming language, selected the input signal , and programmed all the channels available in your area.

Follow these steps to set the guide channels.

1. Using the list of guide channels in your television guide as a reference, write down the following information about each station in your area:

• Station name/call letters

• Guide channel number for the station

• Channel number you select on the TV,

cable box, or VCR to tune the station

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2. For each station, compare the station’s guide channel number with the number you select on the TV, cable box, or VCR to tune to the station. I f the numbers match, cross that station off of the list.

3. If a tape is playing, press

4. Press

MENU/ACTION

STOP

to display the main

menu.

5. Repeatedly pre ss or to highlight

CHANNEL

, then press .

SET

6. Repeatedly press or to highlight

VCR Plus+ CH SET UP

, then press .

You see this screen if you s el ected a c able box or direct-to-home satellite receiver as your input source.

SET UP BLE CH

- -

KEY

You see this screen if you selected an external antenna as your input source.

SET UP

TV CH

- -

KEY

7. Press or to highlight the guide channel you want to set, then press . The cursor moves to the right of the guide channel you selected.

8. Repeatedly press or to select a

CABLE CH

or TV CH number. Then press

to set the number.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each remaining channel number.

If the channel number is not correct, repeatedly press or then

to select

the correct number. Then press or

to change the number or

ADD/DLT

to delete

it.

10. When you finish, press

MENU/ACTION

three times to exit.

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

Most television guide s list a 1- to 8 -digit number called a PlusCode next to many of the listed programs. You can use these PlusCodes to easily program your VCR to record broadcasts.

You can set the VCR to record as many as eight broadcasts, including any time r programs you want to set up (see “Automatic Timer Recording” on Page 43).

You can set the VCR to record at any time on a specific day, at the sam e time each week, or the same time Monday through Friday.

Before you start, be sure you have set the VCR Plus+ guide channels for your area (see “Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channels” on Page40).

The VCR can record onl y one broadcast

Note:

at a time. If you schedule recording of broadcasts on different channels that start at the same time, the VCR records the lowest timer number. For more information about timer numbers, see “Setting a Timer” on Page 44.

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

If you are u sing a T V/monitor that is

Note:

connected to the VCR’s

OUT

jacks, set it to its video mode.

2. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the VCR. The VCR turns on.

3. Repeatedly press appears.

3-CH-4

TV/VCR

switch.

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

until VCR

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4. Press

PROG.

You see:

If th e clo ck is n ot se t,

Note:

CLOCK

BEFORE PROGRAMMING

GRAM

- - - - - -

PLEASE SET

appears, then the clock-setting screen appears. Set the clock as described in “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19, then continue with Step 5.

5. If necessary, press or to highlight

VCR Plus+ PROGRAM

, then press .

6. Find the PlusCode in your television guide for the broadcast you want to record, then use the number keys on the remote control to enter the PlusCode.

If you make a mistake while entering

Note:

a PlusCode, repeatedly press

to delete the PlusCode number, then re-enter the correct PlusCode number.

PROG

7. Press

8. Press select the desired program mode (

TIME

1, 2

, or 3 on the remote control to

DAILY (MON-FRI)

, or

ONE

WEEKLY

You see the recording time and date corresponding to the PlusCode you entered.

TOP

Notes

INVALID ENTRY

•

00P12: 00P 125

- - - - - - -- - - - - -

EEGOR

KEY KEY

OG KEY

flashes under the PlusCode on the TV screen if you ent er an invalid PlusCode, or if the PlusCode and program mode do not match (for example, if you enter the PlusCo de for a Saturday broadcast and select the

DAIL Y (Monday-Friday) program mode).

• To erase a VCR Plus+ program, press

ADD/DLT

9. Repeatedly press or to select a preset program category that you see when you view the program index —

MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE, SPORTS N/A

(not applicable). Then press .

10. If you want to change the displayed tape speed, repeatedly press or on the remote control until the speed you want

SP, LP

(

11. Repeat Ste ps 4 want to enter.

12. Press

TIMER

screen. (If you connected a cable box to the VCR,

POWER

13. Press

TIMER

ortant:

• Be sure that the VCR displays when you turn it off. If it does not appear, check your programming.

• If you set the VCR to record a CATV program through a cable box or direct-tohome satellite receiver, be sure to leave the cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver turned on before the timer program starts.

• If the VCR is not set to sel ect channel s on your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver, be sure to leave the cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver turned on and set it to the channel you want to record.

• The VCR only records with VCR Plus+ when the VCR is off at the recordi ng start time.

SLP

, or

PROG

RECORDING

) flashes.

–

10 for each PlusCode you

twice.

TURN VCR OFF FOR

appears on the TV

AND LEAVE CABLE BOX

ON also appears).

POWER

to turn off the VCR’s power.

appears.

DRAMA

, or

TIMER

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Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs

1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-

3-CH-4

nel as

If you are using a T V/monitor that is

Note:

connected to the V CR’s

OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press

VCR

until VCR appears.

3. Press

PROG

4. Repeatedly press or to select

TIMER PROGRAM

first four timer settings appear.

on the back of the VCR.

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

. You see:

- - - - - -

GRAM

, then press . The

TOP CH SPD

TV/

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 broadc ast 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 Page45).

• If two t imer settings overla p, the one that starts first has priority. The VCR begins recording the second broadcast after the set time for the first broadcast is over.

5. Repeatedly press or to select the setting you want to change, then press .

6. Follow Steps 8–13 under “Timer Recording with VCR Plus+” on Page 41 to correct the selected setti n g.

7. When you finish, press

PROG

again, then

turn off the VCR.

• 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 1 minute during a timer recording, the recording does not resume afte r power is restored.

• If there is a power failure of more than 1 minu te before a start ti me, the VCR lose s 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).

DATE

--:-- --

OPC

SLP

KEY KEY OG

KEY

- - - - - - -- - - - - -

DATE

-- --

--:-- --

OPC

SLP

KEY KEY OG

KEY

- - - - - - -- - - - - -

DATE

-- --

--:-- --

OPC

SLP

KEY KEY OG

KEY

- - - - - - -- - - - - -

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Setting a Timer

If you use a TV/monitor that is connected

Note:

to the VCR’s the TV/monitor to its 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 on the back of the VCR.

3. Repeatedly press appears.

4. Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting. See “Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts” on Page 3 9.

5. Load a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the VCR.

6. Press

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

TV/VCR

PROG

. You see:

GRAM

until VCR

- - - - - -

jacks, set

3-CH-4

8. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to select an empty timer number, then press . You see.

RT STOPCH

-- --

--:-- --

KEY

SLP

- - - - - - -- - - - - -

RT DAT

KEY KEY OG

9. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to select 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 F riday

DAILY

until

flashes and

, press either butt on

MON-FRI

pears.

ap-

7. Repeatedly press or to select

TIMER PROGRAM

, then press . The current settings for up to the first four broadcasts appear.

If the clock is not set,

Note:

CLOCK

BEFORE PROGRAMMING

EGORY C

ORRTS ABCD

MEDY S I C

/A SKIP

V I E

NBC

CBC

NBC

PLEASE SET

appears,

To record a broadcast at a set time today

press either button until today’s date flashes and

TODAY

appears.

then the clock setting screen appears. Set the clock as described in “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19, then continue with Step 8.

To record a broadcast at a specific time and date

, repeatedly press or to

select the specific date.

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Press to store your selection.

10. Repeatedly press or to select the

start hour. When the correct hour appears, press . Then repeatedly press or to select the minute and press .

11. Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time.

12. Repeatedly press or to select the

channel. Then press . To record from a source connecte d to the

AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

repeatedly press or until

LINE2

appears. Then press .

AV2

LINE1

R-

jacks,

13. Repeatedly press or to select a pre-

set program category that you see when you view the program index —

MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE, SPORTS N/A

(not applicable). Then press .

DRAMA

, or

14. Repeatedly press or to select the

tape speed (

SP, LP

, or

SLP

). Then press

15. Double-check all the set information.

• If the information is correct, press

PROG

• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly press or

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 or to select another timer number and repeat Steps 7–13.

16. Press

TIMER

17. Press

PROG

again.

RECORDING

POWER

TURN VCR OFF FOR

briefly appears.

to turn off the VCR. TIMER

appears.

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 eraseprotection tab removed and set the VCR’s timer, the VCR ejects the cassette and TIMER and flash. See “Playing a Video Tape” on Page 28.

• If you set up the VCR to record a broadcast through a cable box or direct-to-home s atellite receiver, be sure to leave it turned on and tuned to the desired station before the broadcast starts.

• You can manually turn on and operat e 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

OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

on the back of the VC R.

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

mode.

2. Press

TV/V CR

until VCR 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

OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

on the back of the VC R.

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press

VCR

until VCR appears.

PROG

3. Press

. You see the set program

menu.

TV/

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4. Repeatedly press or to select

TIMER PROGRAM

, then press . The

first four timer settings appear.

5. Repeatedly press or to select the setting you want to change, then press .

6. Follow Steps 8–1 3 under “Setting a Timer” on Page 44 to correct the selected setting.

7. When you finish, press

PROG

again, then

turn off the VCR.

Clearing a Time r

If the timer recording has not yet started:

1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-

3-CH-4

nel as

If you are using a T V/monitor that is

Note:

connected to the V CR’s

OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press

VCR

until VCR appears.

3. Press menu.

4. Repeatedly press or to select

TIMER PROGRAM

first four timer settings appear.

5. Repeatedly press or to select the setting you want to clear, then press

DLT

6. When you finish clearing the timer, press

PROG

Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one timer setting entered.

on the back of the VCR.

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

PROG

. You see the set program

, then press . The

TV/

ADD/

THEN

STOP KEY

appears if you are

watching the signal from the VCR.

2. Within 10 seconds, press

POWER

then

press . TIMER disappears.

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.

Note:

bles with phono-type connectors to connect the device to the VCR. Do not use standard audio patch cords.

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

To dub a tape, start playback on the dubbing source first (see that device’s instructions) then start recording on the recording VCR.

Always use video-quality shielded ca-

ortant:

Most material performed in public,

If a timer recording is in progress:

1. Press

CANCEL

POWER

to stop timer recording.

TIMER REC PUSH POWER

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AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING

Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi audio recordings, you might want to use yo ur VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also make live recordings by connecting a preamplifier or mixer to the VCR’s

AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R

jacks. Simply select the

line input and record as usual.

R-AUDIO-L IN 1

Caution:

Do not directly connect a microphone

to the VCR.

Note:

For the best audio fidelity, we recommend you use high -quality vid eo tape (such as Cat. No. 44-465) to make audio-only recordings.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE 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.

VCR Plus+ recording did not work, or a broadcast was recorded at the wrong time or on the wrong channel.

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 chann el. Set the TV to the same

The playback picture is distorted.

The power is on. Turn off the power.

The timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the timer settings. The power is on. Turn off the power.

VCR Plus+ is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the VCR Plus+ settings.

The guide channels are not set correctly. Check the guide channel settings.

tab hole.

channel as 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 51.

3-CH-4

on the back of the VCR.

The VCR might not have adjusted tracking correctly. You might need to manually adjust tracking (see “Tracking” on Page 30 ).

No picture on playback. The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set the TV to the same

3-CH-4

on the back of the VCR., or to its audio/video in-

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

jacks.

Remote control buttons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is loaded.

channel as put if you connected it to the VCR’s

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections. Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the

VCR.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Remote control buttons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is loaded

(continued)

Cannot see broadcast TV programs using the VCR’s tuner.

Cannot record from the input jacks.

No stereo sound for a stereo recording.

Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remo te control sensor wi ndow. Block the light source, get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s location.

The remote control might be set for another device’s operation. Try pressing

VCR

The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the batteries.

TV/VCR

is not set correctly. Repeat edly press

TV/V CR

until VCR

appears.

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections. Connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

INPUT

is not set correctly. Select

You have not connected th e VCR’s

LINE 1

R-AUDIO-L OUT

LINE 2

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 “Re-

ceiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts” on Page 3 9). The VCR might not have adjusted tracking correctly. You might

need to manually adjust tracking (see “Tracking” on Page 30 ).

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo 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 recommended ty pe in the remote control. Batteries can leak chemicals that dam age your VCR remot e 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 VCR’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate your VCR’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your V CR 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 following message appears on the TV screen while playing 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.

Brake-Release Plunger

Serious problems require cleani ng b y a trained technician. For more head cleaning information, contact your local RadioShack store.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal

Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth

Tape Width ...........................................................................................................................

Tape Speed:

SP ............................................................................................ 1.31 Inch/second (33.35 mm/s)

LP ............................................................................................ 0.65 Inch/second (16.67 mm/s)

SLP .......................................................................................... 0.43 Inch/second (11.12 mm/s)

Tuner Channels:

VHF .................................................................................................................................. 2–13

UHF ................................................................................................................................ 14–69

CATV ............................................................................................................................ .. 1–125

RF Converter ............................................................................................... Built-in VHF Converter

Converter Output ..................................................................................................... Channel 3 or 4

/2 Inch

Terminals:

Antenna Input ............................................................................................... VHF/UHF: F Type

Antenna Output ............................................................................................ VHF/UHF: F Type

Video Input/Output ........................................................................................ Phono Connector

Audio Input/Output ........................................................................................ Phono Connector

Video Output Level .......................................... ........................................ ............................... 1.0 V

Video Output Impedance ......................................................................................................... 75 Ω

Audio Output Level ............................................................................................................ –10 dBV

Audio Output Impedance ......................................................................................................... 1 kΩ

Video Input Level .............................................................................................................. 0.5-1.5 V

Video Input Impedance .......................................................................................................... 75 kΩ

Audio Input Level ............................................................................................................... –10 dBV

Audio Input Impedance .......................................................................................................... 50 kΩ

Video S/N Ratio (weighted):

SP .................................................................................................................................... 43 dB

SLP .................................................................................................................................. 41 dB

Audio S/N Ratio, Regular Audio (weighted):

SP .................................................................................................................................... 42 dB

SLP .................................................................................................................................. 40 dB

Hi-Fi Audio (Dynamic Range):

SP ................................................................................................................... More than 70 dB

LP ................................................................................................................... More than 70 dB

SLP ................................................................................................................. More than 70 dB

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Frequency Response, Regular Audio

SP ...................................................................................................................... 100 Hz–5 kHz

SLP .................................................................................................................... 100 Hz–5 kHz

Hi-Fi Audio In All Modes .................................................................................... 20 Hz–20 kHz

Power Requireme n t ................... ......... .......... ......... .......... .......................... ......... ......... 1 20 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption............................ .......... .......................... ......... .......... ......... ............... 23 Watts

Dimensions (HWD) ................................................ 3

/8 × 1415/16 × 1113/16 Inches (9.3 × 38 × 30 c m)

Weight .............................................................................................................. 7 lbs 10 oz (3.5 kg)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

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Limited Ninety- Day Warranty

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 DAMAG ES 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 withou t charge for par ts 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.

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