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- Page 1 16-547.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Cat. No. 16-547/630 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. MODEL 110/MODEL 60 4-Head VHS HQ VCR 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
16-547.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator instructions should be read before the appliance is oper- or heat register. - Page 3 16-547.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM 14. Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver 21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall routine safety checks to determine that the VCR is in...
- Page 4 16-547.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Model 110 4-Head VHS HQ Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording — lets VCR/Model 60 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi Stereo you start a recording immediately and have the VCR offers some of the most advanced fea- VCR automatically stop recording after a length tures available in home video cassette record- of time you select.
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Page 5: Other Features
16-547.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM OTHER FEATURES We recommend you record the VCR’s model and serial number here. This information is on the VCR’s back panel. Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod- el 60 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts for Model: _______________________________ listening or recording. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
16-547.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM CONTENTS Before You Begin ......................... 7 Accessories ..........................7 Moisture Condensation ......................7 Using This Manual ........................7 Installation ............................ 8 Common Connections ......................8 Model 110 Connections ......................10 Home Theater Connections (Model 60 Only) ................ 11 Camcorder Connections (Model 60 Only) ................ -
Page 7: Before You Begin
16-547.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACCESSORIES Recording — describes the different methods for recording. Be sure to remove these items before you Additional Information — includes a trouble- store the packing material. shooting section, care and maintenance proce- dures, and the VCR’s specifications. -
Page 8: Installation
16-547.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM INSTALLATION COMMON CONNECTIONS Caution: Some state laws restrict direct connections to cable wires (connections that do not go through a Refer to the illustrations on Pages 8 and 9 for cable box). Check the laws in your these connections. - Page 9 16-547.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Model 60 Connections Outside Antenna 75-Ohm Coax Cable 300-Ohm Lead-In Wire Cable (CATV) 75-Ohm Cable Box Company Coax Cable 300-to-75 Ohm Transformer (Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System) Stereo Audio/Video Cable Audio Video IN FROM AUDIO 1 ANT.
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Page 10: Model 110 Connections
16-547.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Model 110 Connections Outside Antenna 75-Ohm Coax Cable 300-Ohm Lead-In Wire Cable (CATV) 75-Ohm Cable Box Company Coax Cable 300-to-75 Ohm Transformer (Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System) Audio/Video Cable Audio Video IN FROM ANT. -
Page 11: Home Theater Connections (Model 60 Only)
16-547.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 60 ONLY) Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system. Outside Antenna 75-Ohm Coax Cable 300-Ohm Lead-In Wire Cable (CATV) 75-Ohm Cable Box Company Coax Cable 300-to-75 Ohm... -
Page 12: Camcorder Connections (Model 60 Only)
16-547.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 60 ONLY) Your Model 60 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other video source. You need a stereo A/V cable for this connection. RECORD/TIME PLAY REWIND... -
Page 13: Vcr Setup
16-547.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM VCR SETUP SETTING THE 3 CH. 4 SWITCH 1. Press the tab on the battery compartment cover and lift off the cover in the direction of the arrow. If you connected the VCR’s termi- OUT TO TV nal to a TV or another VCR, set the VCR’s... -
Page 14: Initial Set Up
16-547.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM INITIAL SET UP Notes: • Your VCR protects tuner programming Setting the On-Screen Language/ for up to 24 hours in case a power failure Channels/Clock occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged. - Page 15 16-547.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM If no station broadcasts the EDS signal (or • If you connected your VCR to a cable if you do not know which channel sends an system with a cable box, highlight EDS signal), press to select and press...
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Page 16: Manually Setting The Clock
16-547.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Manually Setting the Clock 8. Use s/t to set (daylight saving time) to Note: The clock must be accurately set for When you set , the VCR auto- proper automatic timer and quick timer record- matically adds 1 hour on the first Sunday in ing. -
Page 17: Turning On Auto Clock Set
16-547.fm Page 17 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Adding/Erasing Channels 3. Press to select the broadcast system, either CATV We recommend you check the channels the VCR automatically stored. It might have stored SET UP CHANNEL a distant, weak channel that you normally ANTENNA SYSTEM : CATV AUTO SET... - Page 18 16-547.fm Page 18 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Changing the On-Screen Language Resetting the VCR’s Memory You can change the on-screen programming If at any time you want to erase all settings, in- language at any time. cluding the time, local channels, and pro- grammed events, eject any loaded tape then 1.
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Page 19: Setting The Remote Control's Codes
16-547.fm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM SETTING THE REMOTE CABLE BOX CODE CONTROL’S CODES BRAND Archer 01, 29, 44, 88, 91 In addition to controlling your VCR, the remote control can operate the basic functions of your Cableview 4, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63, TV or cable box. - Page 20 16-547.fm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM 2. While pressing and holding down CABLE BOX CODE , enter the code number for your POWER BRAND TV using the number buttons. Regal 14, 41 While pressing and holding down CATV Regency , enter the code number for your...
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Page 21: Operation
16-547.fm Page 21 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM OPERATION WATCHING TV your cable box. You might need to experi- ment to determine the proper cable chan- nel designations for your cable system. For Using the TV’s Tuner more information, contact your local cable company. -
Page 22: Viewing A Video Tape
16-547.fm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE NO CASSETTE Loading a Video Tape PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan- nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch. -
Page 23: Special Functions
16-547.fm Page 23 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS TAPE MOTION CONTROLS Blue Screen Display Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search The blue screen display appears when you se- lect the VCR mode, play unrecorded portions To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped, of a tape, or when you tune to a weak TV sta- press . -
Page 24: Real-Time Counter
16-547.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Notes: REAL-TIME COUNTER • If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame Using the Counter mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing the tape. Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tape •... -
Page 25: Repeat Play
16-547.fm Page 25 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Notes: TRACKING • If you rewind the tape past the zero point, Digital Auto Tracking System the TV displays the time with a minus (–) sign. The auto tracking system automatically adjusts •... -
Page 26: Recording
16-547.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM RECORDING There are three ways to record using your VCR The following chart shows the maximum re- — immediate recording, automatic timer re- cording times for different-length tapes at the cording, and dubbing. recording speeds. -
Page 27: Selecting The Signal To Record
16-547.fm Page 27 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM SELECTING THE SIGNAL RECEIVING/RECORDING TO RECORD STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS (MODEL 60 ONLY) Follow these steps to select the signal to record — from the IN FROM ANT jack or an au- The Model 60 has 3 channels for audio record- dio/video source. -
Page 28: Immediate Recording
16-547.fm Page 28 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM IMMEDIATE RECORDING Notes: • To ensure that you record all the desired Recording a Program program, set the recording length longer as You Watch It than the program length. • To display the remaining recording time, Follow these step to record a program as you press during a timed recording. -
Page 29: Automatic Timer Recording
16-547.fm Page 29 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Setting the Program Timer AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Note: To program the timers, you can use the VCR’s front panel buttons instead of the re- The VCR’s automatic timer lets you program it mote control. - Page 30 16-547.fm Page 30 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM If you have not yet entered any programs, 12. Use s/t to select the tape speed ( the TV displays the program entry menu , or when you press PROG 13. Double-check all the set information. 8.
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Page 31: Monitoring An Automatic Timer Recording
16-547.fm Page 31 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Monitoring an Automatic Timer Clearing a Program Timer Recording If the timer recording has not yet started: 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan- 1. Follow Steps 1–3 under “Checking/Chang- nel as the VCR’s switch. -
Page 32: Dubbing
16-547.fm Page 32 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM DUBBING AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING (MODEL 60 ONLY) The process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called dubbing. Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi audio recordings, you might want to use your An audio/video device where a signal origi- VCR as an audio-only recorder. -
Page 33: Additional Information
16-547.fm Page 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, refer to the following troubleshooting chart. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power. The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. -
Page 34: Care And Maintenance
16-547.fm Page 34 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 110 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 60 4-Head VHS HQ Stereo Hi-Fi VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the VCR so you can enjoy it for years. - Page 35 16-547.fm Page 35 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Servicing Your VCR Storing Your Video Cassettes There are no user-serviceable parts inside your Unless you are making an automatic timer re- VCR. If you encounter a problem that you can- cording, eject and store the cassette before not correct using this manual and its trouble- you turn off the VCR.
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Page 36: Specifications
16-547.fm Page 36 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM SPECIFICATIONS Television System ................NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System................. Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width ..........................Inch Tape Speed: SP..................... 1.31 Inch/second (33.35 mm/s) LP ..................... 0.65 Inch/second (16.67 mm/s) EP....................0.43 Inch/second (11.12 mm/s) Tuner Channels: VHF ............................ - Page 37 16-547.fm Page 37 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM Frequency Response: Regular Audio SP........................80 Hz–10 k Hz EP........................80 Hz–5 kHz Hi-Fi Audio (Model 60 only) In All Modes.............. 20 Hz–20kHz Power Requirement ...................... 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Model 110 ........................
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- Page 40 16-547.fm Page 40 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with- out charge for parts and labor.