Optimus Katadyn Products Inc VCR MODEL 111 User Manual
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Cat. No. 16-548/631  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
MODEL 111/MODEL 61  
4-Head VHS HQ VCR  
4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR  
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Lightning  
Safety Check  
— Upon completion of any service or  
14.  
15.  
— For added protection for this VCR receiver  
21.  
22.  
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This  
will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform  
routine safety checks to determine that the VCR is in  
proper operating condition.  
Heat  
— This VCR product should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Power Lines  
— An outside antenna system should not  
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other  
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into  
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep  
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with  
them might be fatal.  
Overloading  
16.  
17.  
— Do not overload wall outlets and exten-  
sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric  
shock.  
Note to the cable TV system installer:  
This reminder is to call the CATV system in-  
staller’s attention to Section 820-40 of the Na-  
tional Electrical Code, which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particu-  
lar, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
— Never push objects of any  
kind into this VCR through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could  
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the VCR.  
Servicing  
18.  
19.  
— Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself  
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-  
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Damage Requiring Service  
— Unplug this VCR from  
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard,  
do not expose this VCR to rain or moisture.  
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-  
sonnel under the following conditions:  
•
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
CAUTION  
•
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
VCR.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
!
DO NOT OPEN.  
•
•
If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO  
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-  
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
If the VCR does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that  
are covered by the operating instructions, as improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage  
and will often require extensive work by a qualified  
technician to restore the VCR to its normal operation.  
This symbol is intended to alert you to the  
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage  
within the VCR’s enclosure that might be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock. Do not open the VCR’s case.  
•
•
If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in perfor-  
mance — this indicates a need for service.  
Replacement Parts  
20.  
— When replacement parts are  
This symbol is intended to inform you that im-  
portant operating and maintenance instruc-  
tions are included in the literature  
required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts, specified by the manufacturer, that  
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unau-  
thorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,  
injury to persons or other hazards.  
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accompanying this VCR.  
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FEATURES  
Your Optimus Model 111 4-Head VHS HQ  
VCR/Model 61 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR of-  
fers some of the most advanced features avail-  
able in home video cassette recorders.  
Auto Repeat Playback — automatically re-  
winds the tape for repeat playback when the  
tape reaches the end of the tape or the record-  
ing.  
Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning  
ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68  
VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable  
channels. The VCR’s full-function universal re-  
mote control and on-screen programming  
make the VCR easy to use. The front panel au-  
dio/video jacks make it easy to connect to a  
camcorder.  
Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording — lets  
you start a recording immediately and have the  
VCR automatically stop recording after a length  
of time you select.  
1-Month, 8-Event, Digital Timer — lets you  
program the VCR to make up to eight unat-  
tended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time)  
within a 1-month period.  
Your VCR offers all these features:  
Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — auto-  
matically plays, rewinds, and ejects a tape if  
the tape’s erase protection tab is removed.  
Note: The Model 61 includes all of the Model  
111’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo that deliv-  
ers CD-quality sound for audio/video or audio-  
only recordings.  
Fast-Response System — positions the video  
cassette’s tape next to the playback/record  
head for immediate playback or recording.  
RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
Real-Time Counter with Memory — displays  
the actual length of time a tape plays or  
records, and allows you to mark and return to a  
location on the tape.  
26-Micron Record/Play Head — enhances  
the picture quality at the EP (Extended Play)  
playback speed.  
Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads — pro-  
vide superior picture quality and special effects  
compared with standard single-azimuth four-  
head VCRs.  
TUNING  
179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible  
Tuner — lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and  
UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels.  
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Video Noise Re-  
duction System — reduces noise on the  
screen when playing back a worn or partially  
damaged tape.  
Tuner Memory Programming — automatical-  
ly stores all the active channels in your area  
into memory.  
Commercial Advance — automatically de-  
tects and skips over most commercials when  
you play back a tape.  
TAPE CONTROL  
Auto Tracking System — automatically ad-  
justs tracking when you start playback.  
Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search  
Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion  
Automatic Rewind  
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VCR Lock — lets you set the VCR to prevent  
young children from operating it.  
OTHER FEATURES  
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-  
el 61 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts for  
listening or recording. This VCR can also re-  
ceive and record special audio programs (SAP)  
that accompany some MTS broadcasts.  
We recommend you record the VCR’s model  
and serial number here. This information is on  
the VCR’s back panel.  
Model: _______________________________  
Serial Number: ________________________  
Front and Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks —  
let you quickly connect an audio/video device  
such as a camcorder to the VCR without dis-  
connecting other devices.  
Trilingual On-Screen Programming — pro-  
vides helpful instructions on the TV screen for  
setting the clock, programming timers, and  
starting quick timer recordings. You can select  
English, French, or Spanish instructions.  
Universal Remote Control — lets you control  
your VCR, plus TVs and cable boxes produced  
by other manufacturers.  
Memory Sentinel — protects clock settings,  
tuner programming information, and timer  
memory settings in case of a power loss. The  
clock continues to run for 3 minutes and tuner  
programming information and timer memory  
settings are kept for 24 hours.  
Automatic/Manual Clock Setting — lets you  
set the VCR to automatically update its clock  
using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals  
sent by some stations. You can also manually  
set the clock.  
Note: EDS is provided by some broadcasters  
and includes various types of information, in-  
cluding the current time. If no broadcasters in  
your area transmit EDS signals, you must man-  
ually set the clock.  
Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Ad-  
justment — lets you set the VCR to automati-  
cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight  
Saving Time.  
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CONTENTS  
Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... 7  
Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 7  
Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................ 7  
Using This Manual ................................................................................................................... 7  
Installation .................................................................................................................................... 8  
Common Connections ............................................................................................................. 8  
Home Theater Connections (Model 61 Only) ........................................................................ 11  
Camcorder Connections ........................................................................................................ 12  
Connecting Power ................................................................................................................. 12  
VCR Setup .................................................................................................................................. 13  
Setting the 3 CH. 4 Switch ..................................................................................................... 13  
Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 13  
Initial Set Up .......................................................................................................................... 14  
Setting the Remote Control’s Codes ..................................................................................... 19  
Operation .................................................................................................................................... 20  
Watching TV .......................................................................................................................... 20  
Viewing a Video Tape ............................................................................................................ 21  
Special Functions ...................................................................................................................... 22  
Special Displays .................................................................................................................... 22  
Skipping Commercials ........................................................................................................... 22  
Tape Motion Controls ............................................................................................................. 24  
Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 25  
Locking the VCR .................................................................................................................... 25  
Repeat Play ........................................................................................................................... 25  
Tracking ................................................................................................................................. 26  
Recording ................................................................................................................................... 27  
Recording Speeds ................................................................................................................. 27  
Tape Selection ....................................................................................................................... 27  
Erase Protection .................................................................................................................... 27  
Selecting the Signal to Record .............................................................................................. 28  
Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 61 Only) ............................................ 28  
Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 29  
Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 30  
Dubbing ................................................................................................................................. 33  
Audio-Only Recording (Model 61 Only) ................................................................................. 33  
Additional Information ............................................................................................................... 34  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 34  
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 35  
Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 37  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Recording — describes the different methods  
for recording.  
ACCESSORIES  
Be sure to remove these items before you  
store the packing material.  
Additional Information — includes a trouble-  
shooting section, care and maintenance proce-  
dures, and the VCR’s specifications.  
• Remote Control  
• 75-ohm Coaxial Cable  
We recommend that you read through at least  
“Installation” on Page 8 and “VCR Setup” on  
Page 13 thoroughly, to be sure you correctly  
install and set up your VCR.  
Depending upon your audio/video system set-  
up, you might need additional cables or adapt-  
ers. Read “Installation” on Page 8 to determine  
your specific needs.  
When reading through this manual, keep the  
following in mind:  
• Some buttons on the remote control also  
appear on the VCR. You can use these  
buttons to operate the same functions.  
Other procedures use only the VCR’s but-  
tons, or only the remote control’s.  
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 hours before you plug it in and  
begin operation. This allows any moisture in-  
side the VCR to completely evaporate.  
• Some buttons are labeled differently on the  
VCR and on the remote control. Since you  
use the remote control most often to  
change settings and functions, this manual  
only refers to the remote control’s labels.  
But, unless otherwise noted, you can use  
either the remote control’s or the VCR’s  
buttons at any time.  
USING THIS MANUAL  
This manual has these major sections:  
Installation — shows you how to connect the  
VCR to your audio/video system.  
• All buttons, switches, and jacks on the  
VCR and all buttons on the remote control  
are shown in BOLD UPPERCASE letters in  
this manual.  
Setup — includes procedures for preparing  
and using the remote control, setting the on-  
screen programming language, setting the  
channels your VCR can tune, and setting the  
clock.  
• Information that appears on the TV screen  
is shown in this typeface: PLAY  
• Information that appears on the VCR’s dis-  
play is shown in this typeface: VCR  
Basic Operation — explains how to watch TV  
using the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, select channels  
using the VCR’s tuner, and load and play a vid-  
eo tape.  
• The VCR displays menus and options on  
the TV you connect it to, and other infor-  
mation (such as tape motion indicators, the  
real-time counter, etc.) on its display.  
Special Functions — describes what appears  
on the VCR’s display and the TV screen and  
how to fast-forward and rewind a tape; use the  
VCR’s special playback, display, and search  
features; set the tracking manually; improve  
playback of worn or damaged video tapes; use  
skip search; and use VCR lock.  
If a menu disappears before you finish entering  
information, simply locate the step where you  
first pressed MENU on the remote control, then  
repeat that step and all steps that follow.  
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INSTALLATION  
Caution: Some state laws restrict  
direct connections to cable wires  
(connections that do not go through a  
cable box). Check the laws in your  
area before you make connections.  
COMMON CONNECTIONS  
Refer to the illustrations on Pages 9 and 10 for  
these connections.  
Note: Some connections shown in this section  
might require additional supplies, available  
from your local RadioShack store.  
• A cable converter box to the VCR’s IN  
FROM ANT jack  
Note: There are many Cable TV sys-  
tems in use. If you subscribe to Cable  
TV service and cannot record Cable TV  
programs, contact your local Cable TV  
service provider. Most Cable TV ser-  
vice providers offer connection help.  
Connect the VCR to your TV for  
þ
playback. You can connect:  
• Your VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to your  
TV’s antenna jack, using a 75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
You can also connect an optional  
video source, such as a camcorder,  
another VCR, or a DSS system to  
your VCR using A/V cables. Simply  
connect it as shown.  
Caution: Never connect the VCR’s  
OUT TO TV jack to a terminal that has  
an antenna connected. Doing so can  
interfere with other receivers.  
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• Your VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to your  
TV’s separate VHF/UHF antenna  
jacks, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable  
and a VHF/UHF splitter/combiner  
Connection Notes:  
• You can connect three video sources  
directly to your VCR. To do so, you connect  
one source to the AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 IN jacks  
on the back of the VCR using A/V cables,  
one to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75-  
ohm coaxial cable, and another source to  
the AV2 VIDEO/AUDIO IN jacks on the front  
of the VCR (see “Camcorder Connections”  
on Page 12).  
• Your VCR’s AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 OUT  
jacks to your TV’s audio/video jacks,  
using a audio/video cable  
Note: For the best quality recordings,  
use high-quality A/V cables to make  
these connections.  
Connect a signal source to the VCR  
À
• You can connect additional 75-ohm coax  
sources to your system using a high-isola-  
tion A/B switch to switch between the  
sources.  
for recording. You can connect  
(choose one):  
• An outside antenna, using a 75-ohm  
coaxial cable, to the VCR’s IN FROM  
ANT jack  
• You can connect one 75-ohm coax source  
to more than one device using a video  
splitter.  
• An outside antenna, using 300-ohm  
lead-in wire and a 300-to-75 ohm  
transformer, to the VCR’s IN FROM  
ANT jack  
Because of the complexity of the variations  
possible when using additional video accesso-  
ries, such as video signal switches, splitters,  
and combiners, such configurations are not  
shown in this manual.  
• Your CATV (cable) company, using  
the 75-ohm coaxial cable directly  
from the cable company, to the  
VCR’s IN FROM ANT jack  
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Model 61 Connections  
Outside  
Antenna  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
300-Ohm  
Lead-In Wire  
Cable  
(CATV)  
Company  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
Cable Box  
300-to-75 Ohm  
Transformer  
I N  
OUT  
or  
or  
or  
(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)  
Stereo  
L
Audio/Video  
Audio  
Video  
Cable  
R
2
1
3
VCR  
R
AUDIO 1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
3 CH. 4  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO 1  
Stereo  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
Optional TV  
Antenna In  
Connection  
VHF/UHF  
Splitter/Combiner  
UHF  
TV  
VHF  
L
R
Video In  
Audio In  
Antenna In  
Antenna In  
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Model 111 Connections  
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HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 61 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)  
Company  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
Cable Box  
300-to-75 Ohm  
Transformer  
I N  
OUT  
or  
or  
or  
Select the signal  
source you have  
Stereo  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
VCR  
A/V RECEIVER  
Speakers  
Stereo  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
Front  
Left  
Right  
R
AUDIO 1  
L
R
UDIO 1  
L
IN FROM  
ANT.  
–
–
+
+
Center  
–
+
VHF/UHF  
Rear  
TV/Monitor  
VIDEO 1  
OUT  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
OUT TO TV  
Left  
Right  
–
–
+
+
3
CH. 4  
VIDEO 1  
Video Cable  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
TV  
Speakers  
L
R
Video In  
Audio In  
Antenna 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.  
Notes:  
• The Model 61 (shown) needs a stereo audio/video cable for this connection.  
• The Model 111 (not shown) needs an audio/video cable for this connection.  
RECORD/TIME  
PLAY  
REWIND  
FAST-F  
AV  
2
VIDEO IN  
L
–
AUDIO IN  
–
R
STOP  
EJECT  
TV/VCR  
POWER  
CHANNEL  
MEMORY SENTINEL  
AV 2 AUDIO  
VIDEO IN  
jacks on the VCR’s  
1. Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the  
front panel.  
and  
2. Insert the plugs at the other end of the cable into the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your cam-  
corder or other video source. Be sure to connect Video to Video and Audio to Audio (use the  
plug’s color codes as a guide).  
CONNECTING POWER  
To power the VCR, plug its power cord into a standard AC outlet. --:-- appears on the display.  
Note: When you plug in the VCR for the first time, or after a power failure of longer than 24 hours,  
the VCR prompts you to select a language, then automatically sets channels and the time. When  
you unplug the VCR and reconnect it within 24 hours, or after a power failure of less than 24 hours,  
the VCR starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data Service (EDS) signal (see “Turn-  
ing On Auto Clock Set” on Page 16).  
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VCR SETUP  
1. Press the tab on the battery compartment  
cover and lift off the cover in the direction  
of the arrow.  
SETTING THE 3 CH. 4 SWITCH  
If you connected the VCR’s OUT TO TV termi-  
nal to a TV or another VCR, set the VCR’s  
3 CH. 4 switch (on the back of the VCR) to 3 or  
4, whichever is not an active channel in your  
area.  
When VCR appears on the display, the VCR  
sends the signal from the video source con-  
nected to its IN FROM ANT or AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1  
IN or AV2 VIDEO/AUDIO IN terminals to the TV  
on the channel you selected.  
2. Put fresh batteries in the compartment, as  
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)  
marked inside.  
3 CH. 4 switch has no effect on the  
Note: The  
TV when the VCR is off or if you connected a  
TV with separate audio/video input jacks to the  
VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks.  
3. Replace the cover.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Installing the Batteries  
The remote control requires two AA batteries  
(not supplied). For the longest operation and  
best performance, we recommend alkaline bat-  
teries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557).  
Note: If the remote control does not work or  
operates poorly, replace both batteries.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the required  
size and type.  
Using the Remote Control  
• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the  
remote control. Batteries can leak chemi-  
cals that can damage your remote control.  
To use the remote control, aim it at the front of  
the VCR and press the desired function but-  
tons.  
• Dispose of dead batteries promptly and  
properly; do not bury or burn them.  
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CH  
After you press  
s, the VCR scans  
INITIAL SET UP  
through the channels and memorizes all  
the active channels in your area.  
Setting the On-Screen Language/  
Channels/Clock  
MENU  
To skip tuner programming, press  
.
Then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on  
Page 15 to set the clock.  
When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,  
or when you turn it on after power was inter-  
rupted longer than 24 hours, the VCR prompts  
you to select a language, and then scans for  
active channels in your area and stores them.  
When the VCR finishes scanning and stor-  
ing channels, it searches for an EDS signal  
and, if it finds one, automatically sets its  
clock to the correct time.  
In many areas, the Public Broadcasting Ser-  
vice (PBS) station broadcasts a data signal  
(EDS) with its regular broadcast. This signal  
can automatically set your VCR’s clock to the  
correct time. If a station in your area has EDS  
signals, the VCR automatically sets the clock.  
Notes:  
• Your VCR protects tuner programming  
for up to 24 hours in case a power failure  
occurs or if the power cord becomes  
unplugged. After about 24 hours without  
power, the VCR loses the tuner pro-  
gramming.  
POWER  
1. Press  
to turn on the VCR.  
• If you have not connected the VCR to an  
antenna, cable TV, or other signal  
2. Turn on your TV and set it to the same  
3 CH. 4  
channel as the VCR’s  
switch or  
IN FROM ANT  
source through the  
termi-  
select its line input if you connected the  
VCR to the TV’s audio/video input jacks.  
nal, the VCR does not store any channel  
in memory. The VCR displays the follow-  
ing:  
VCR/TV  
Then press  
so VCR appears on  
the VCR’s display.  
CH  
3. Select the on-screen language: press  
s
NO CH FOUND  
CH  
VCR/TV  
for  
for English,  
French.  
t for Spanish, or  
PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA  
CABLE CONNECTION THEN  
PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN  
• It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to  
set the clock using the EDS signal. If the  
VCR does not detect an EDS signal  
within about 30 seconds, it automatically  
displays the manual clock setting  
screen.  
4. When the TV displays the following, set  
your cable box to the local PBS station (if  
CH  
you have a cable box), then press  
s.  
CHANNEL/CLO  
CONNECT ANTENNA  
AND IF YOU USE A C  
BOX,TUNE IT TO YOU  
LOCAL PBS CH THE  
PLEASE PUSH CH UP  
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8. Use SEL s/t to set DST (daylight saving  
Manually Setting the Clock  
time) to ONor OFF.  
Note: The clock must be accurately set for  
proper automatic timer and quick timer record-  
ing. We suggest you refer to a radio station or  
time/temperature service for the correct time.  
When you set DST to ON, the VCR auto-  
matically adds 1 hour on the first Sunday in  
April, and subtracts 1 hour on the last Sun-  
day in October.  
If the SET CLOCK menu already appears on  
9. Review the entered information.  
the screen, skip to Step 3.  
SET  
CLOCK  
1. Press MENU. Use SEL s/t to highlight SET  
2 / 2 / 1996 FRI  
1
:
30PM  
DST:  
ON  
CLOCK, then press SET.  
SET COMPLETED  
2. Use SEL s/t to highlight MANUALSET, then  
T
P
T
O
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O
CORR  
SH SET OR  
STA PU  
ECT  
press SET.  
C
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E
A
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K
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T
S
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M
E
NU  
K
– – – – – SET CLOCK – – – – –  
If the information is not correct, move the  
cursor to the wrong entry using SET or  
CLEAR and enter the correct information.  
AUTO SET  
MANUAL SET  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
PUSH SELECT  
PUSH SET KEY  
PUSH MENU KEY  
/
When the information is correct, press  
MENU twice when the time reaches the  
minute you set in Step 7. The clock-setting  
display changes to the normal display and  
the clock starts running.  
3. Use SEL s/t to select the correct month,  
then press SET.  
SET  
CLOCK  
Note: Seconds begin counting from 00  
when you press MENU twice.  
:
1 /  
/
DST:  
ON  
SE  
L
EC  
T
M
O
N
TH  
B
Y
SELE  
C
T
/
KEY  
: PUSH SET  
TO  
END PU  
S
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ME  
NU EY  
K
4. Use SEL s/t to select the correct date, then  
press SET.  
5. Use SEL s/t to select the correct year, then  
press SET.  
6. Use SEL s/t to select the correct hour, then  
press SET. Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock.  
Be sure you correctly set AM or PM.  
7. Use SEL s/t to select a time 1 or 2 minutes  
after the current time, then press SET. (For  
example, if it is 42 minutes past the hour  
right now, enter 43 or 44 minutes now.)  
This gives you time to complete this proce-  
dure before starting the clock.  
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3. Press SET to select the broadcast system,  
Adding/Erasing Channels  
either TVor CATV.  
We recommend you check the channels the  
VCR automatically stored. It might have stored  
a distant, weak channel that you normally  
would not watch, or it might have missed a  
channel you want to store.  
SET UP CH  
ANNEL  
ANTENNA SYSTEM  
:
C
ATV  
T
A
U
T
O
S
ET  
SE  
SET  
ND  
LE  
C
T
:
:
:
PUSH SELE  
C
/
PUSH SET KEY  
PU EN EY  
E
S
H
M
U
K
CHANNEL 08 DE  
LE  
TED  
or  
ADDED  
4. Press SEL t to highlight AUTO SET, then  
press SET. Then press CH s to start auto  
channel memory programming.  
Notes:  
If the tuner stores a channel that you do not  
want, tune to that channel and press ADD/DLT.  
CHANNEL nn DELETED appears on the TV,  
and the unwanted channel is erased from the  
tuner’s memory.  
• To exit the programming mode, press  
MENU at any time.  
• The VCR tries to automatically set the  
clock after programming all the active  
channels.  
If you want to program a weak channel that au-  
tomatic programming missed, enter the desired  
channel number using the remote control’s  
number buttons. Then press ADD/DLT. CHAN-  
NEL nn ADDED appears on the TV, and the  
channel is added to the memory.  
Turning On Auto Clock Set  
If you manually set the VCR’s clock, then find  
that EDS is available in your area, you can turn  
on the auto clock set feature. This ensures that  
the VCR sets itself to the correct time after a  
power failure of less than 24 hours.  
Reprogramming Tuner Memory  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
You might want to reprogram the VCR’s tuner  
memory if you move or change from an anten-  
na connection to a cable TV connection.  
2. Use SEL s/t to highlight SETCLOCK, then  
press SET.  
3. Use SEL s/t to highlight AUTO SET, then  
Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner.  
press SET.  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
– – – – – SET CLOCK – – – – –  
2. Use SEL s/t to highlight SET UP CHAN-  
AUTO SET  
MANUAL SET  
NEL, then press SET.  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
PUSH SELECT  
PUSH SET KEY  
/
PUSH MENU KEY  
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Changing the On-Screen Language  
Resetting the VCR’s Memory  
You can change the on-screen language at  
any time.  
If at any time you want to erase all settings, in-  
cluding the time, local channels, and pro-  
grammed events, eject any loaded tape then  
press and hold PLAY and REW on the VCR for  
at least 5 seconds. The VCR clears all settings  
and turns off.  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
2. Use SEL s/t to highlight the fourth item,  
then press SET.  
The next time you turn on the VCR, it performs  
its initial setup sequence.  
Note: The title of the fourth item differs  
depending on the current language. If the  
current language is English, the title shows  
in Spanish and French (IDIOMA/  
LANGUE). If it is in French, the title shows  
in English and Spanish (LANGUAGE/  
IDIOMA). If it is in Spanish, the title shows  
in French and English (LANGUE/LAN-  
GUAGE).  
3. Press SET so the desired language  
appears next to the fourth item.  
4. Press MENU to return to the normal screen.  
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SETTING THE REMOTE  
CONTROL’S CODES  
CABLE BOX  
BRAND  
CODE  
Archer  
01, 29, 44, 88, 91  
In addition to controlling your VCR, the remote  
control can operate the basic functions of your  
TV or cable box.  
Cableview  
4, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
Curtis  
08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90  
01, 29, 44, 88, 91  
37  
To use the remote control with your TV or ca-  
ble box, follow these steps to program the re-  
mote control with the correct manufacturer’s  
code number for the TV or cable box.  
Diamond  
Drake  
Eagle  
13, 20, 22, 26, 40,  
58, 62, 98  
Note: Some brands have more than one code  
listed in the charts. If a code does not work with  
your TV or cable box, try another code. The  
listed codes might not work with all models  
from the listed manufacturers.  
Eastern  
28  
GC Brand  
4, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
GeminiRegal  
04, 85  
57  
1. Find the code for your TV and cable box in  
the following charts.  
General  
Electric  
General  
Instruments  
01, 02, 03, 04, 34,  
55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95  
TV BRAND  
Fisher  
CODE  
10  
03  
Hamlin  
Hitachi  
Jerrold  
14, 15, 28, 41, 97  
31, 79  
GE  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
JVC  
15, 16, 17  
12  
01, 02, 03, 04, 34,  
55, 83, 85, 91, 93, 95  
Macom  
31, 79  
11  
Magnavox  
Matsushita  
Movietime  
Movietime  
Optimus  
Panasonic  
Philips  
25, 26  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
Quasar  
RCA  
05  
16, 17  
13  
32, 38, 40  
29, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88  
44, 88  
01, 02  
01, 02  
03  
16, 17  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
14  
13, 20, 23, 24, 96  
05, 06, 78  
10  
Pioneer  
Sharp  
06, 07  
08  
Pulser  
4, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
Sony  
Sylvania  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
05  
RadioShack  
RCA  
44, 88  
16, 17  
44, 88  
09  
04  
Realistic  
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If the device does not function, repeat Step  
2 and try other codes for the manufacturer.  
If it still does not function, you must use the  
original remote control supplied with your  
TV or cable box.  
CABLE BOX  
BRAND  
CODE  
Regal  
14, 41  
28  
Regency  
Rembrandt  
Samsung  
29, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88  
32, 40, 42, 78, 94  
Notes:  
• The codes you programmed might be  
erased if you remove the batteries from the  
remote control. If this happens, re-enter  
the codes after you replace the batteries.  
Scientific  
Atlantic  
08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90  
Sheritech  
SL Marx  
Sprucer  
Stargate  
27  
• Some TVs and cable boxes might require  
that you manually turn on the power.  
32, 40, 42, 78, 94  
16, 17  
• Your TV or cable box might have functions  
that the remote control will not operate.  
4, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44,  
52, 63, 78, 85, 88, 94  
Sylvania  
Telecaption  
Teleview  
Texscan  
Tocom  
19  
77, 92  
32, 40, 42, 78, 94  
18, 19  
01, 33, 34, 42, 48,  
49, 91  
Toshiba  
Unika  
36  
01, 29, 44, 88, 91  
42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88  
Universal  
Viewstar  
13, 20, 22, 26, 40,  
58, 62, 93  
Videoway  
Zenith  
07, 23, 50  
07, 23, 50  
2. While pressing and holding down TV  
POWER, enter the code number for your  
TV using the number buttons.  
While pressing and holding down CATV  
POWER, enter the code number for your  
cable box using the number buttons.  
3. Try operating your TV or cable box using  
the VCR’s remote control (TV POWER, TV  
CH s/t, and TV VOL +/– for TV operation;  
CATV POWER and CATV CH s/t for cable  
box operation).  
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OPERATION  
your cable box. You might need to experi-  
ment to determine the proper cable chan-  
nel designations for your cable system. For  
more information, contact your local cable  
company.  
WATCHING TV  
Using the TV’s Tuner  
To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turn  
off the VCR, or press TV/VCR until VCR does  
not appear on the VCR’s display.  
• Two of the cable channels are designated  
for audio only.  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor connected  
to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, be sure  
to set the TV/monitor to the TV mode.  
To manually select a channel, press CH s/t.  
The tuner automatically advances to the next  
channel stored in the tuner’s memory.  
The antenna or cable signals pass through the  
VCR unaffected, as if the antenna or cable  
were connected directly to the TV. Use the TV  
as you normally would.  
CH s when the tuner is at the  
Note: If you press  
highest programmed channel or CH t when the  
tuner is at the lowest programmed channel, the  
VCR enters the audio/video mode and LINE1  
or LINE2appears on the TV (see “Selecting  
the Signal to Record” on Page 28). Continue  
to press CH s/t until the highest or lowest pro-  
grammed channel appears.  
Using the VCR’s Tuner  
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-  
nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch.  
To directly select a channel, press the number  
buttons on the remote control for the desired  
channel.  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor con-  
nected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
Notes:  
2. Press TV/VCR until VCR appears on the  
• Precede a single-digit number with a 0 —  
for example 01, 02, and so on.  
VCR’s display.  
• To enter a three-digit number, press 100.  
Then enter the second and third digits in  
the channel number.  
Selecting Channels  
Your VCR can receive up to 68 VHF and UHF  
channels, and up to 125 cable channels. The  
VCR displays the channels as 1–125.  
• (Model 61 only) If you receive MTS stereo  
or SAP broadcasts, see “Receiving/  
Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model  
61 Only)” on Page 28.  
Notes:  
• Channels 2–13 are the same for VHF and  
cable TV, and cable companies usually  
number them as they appear on the dis-  
play.  
• Since cable companies sometimes desig-  
nate cable channels with letters or letter-  
number combinations, a channel number  
you see on the VCR’s display might differ  
from the channel number displayed on  
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VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE  
Loading a Video Tape  
NO CASSETTE  
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE  
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-  
3 CH. 4  
nel as the VCR’s  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that is  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
switch.  
• During playback, the VCR automatically  
adjusts tracking, but you can manually  
adjust it if necessary (see “Manually  
Adjusting Tracking” on Page 26).  
connected to the VCR’s  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
3. (Model 61 only) Follow these steps to  
choose the type of audio you want the  
Model 61 to play back.  
2. Hold the cassette with the main label fac-  
ing 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.  
To select the audio output option:  
MENU  
SEL /  
s t, then press  
a. Press  
using  
, hightlight SET UP VCR  
SET  
.
SEL  
b. Highlight SETAUDIOMODEusing  
/
SET  
s t, then press  
.
SEL  
/
c. Highlight PLAY AUDIO using  
s t,  
until the desired option  
— HIFIor NORMAL— appears.  
SET  
then press  
MENU  
d. Repeatedly press  
normal screen.  
to return to the  
The VCR automatically turns on. If the erase-  
protection tab has been removed from the cas-  
sette, playback automatically begins (see  
“Erase Protection” on Page 27).  
Note: If you play a tape recorded on a  
standard VCR, the Model 61 plays the  
standard audio track, regardless of the  
audio output setting.  
Caution: Never insert anything except a VHS  
video cassette into the cassette compartment.  
Anything else might damage the VCR.  
4. To stop playback before the end of the  
STOP  
tape, press  
.
STOP/EJECT  
5. To eject the tape, press  
the VCR.  
on  
Playing a Video Tape  
Notes:  
1. Load a video tape.  
• If the tape reaches the end before you  
STOP  
2. If playback does not automatically begin,  
press  
, the VCR automatically  
PLAY  
. The VCR plays the tape.  
press  
Notes:  
• The following screen appears when you  
stops the tape and completely rewinds it.  
If the erase-protection tab has been  
removed, the VCR then ejects the cas-  
sette.  
PLAY, FF, REW, REC/TIME  
with-  
press  
or  
out inserting a cassette.  
• When the VCR is off, you can press  
STOP/EJECT  
to eject a tape. The VCR  
ejects the tape then turns itself off.  
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS  
SPECIAL DISPLAYS  
SKIPPING COMMERCIALS  
Your VCR’s commercial advance feature can  
automatically detect and mark the beginning  
and end of commercials in recordings over 15  
minutes long. When you play a tape that has  
been marked with the commercial advance  
feature, you can set the VCR to automatically  
advance past marked commercial blocks or to  
skip commercials only when you command.  
Blue Screen Display  
The blue screen display appears when you se-  
lect the VCR mode, play unrecorded portions  
of a tape, or when you tune to a weak TV sta-  
tion. The blue screen also appears if you set  
the VCR to the audio/video mode when the AU-  
DIO/VIDEO IN jacks are not receiving any sig-  
nals.  
Notes:  
Note: The VCR does not record the blue  
screen.  
• The effectiveness of this system varies  
depending on differences in how stations  
broadcast commercials.  
On-Screen Display  
• Commercials are skipped over; they are  
not erased from the tape.  
To view your VCR’s current operating mode  
and other information about your VCR, press  
DISPLAY. You see the broadcast type (stereo,  
SAP, or both — Model 61 only), current func-  
tion, time, channel, counter, and tape speed on  
the TV screen. Press DISPLAY again to clear  
the display.  
Recording a Broadcast with  
Commercial Advance Marking  
Follow these steps to have the VCR automati-  
cally mark the beginning and end of commer-  
cials after it records a program.  
Note: You also see the remaining recording  
time while a timed recording is in progress (see  
“Immediate Recording” on Page 29).  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
2. Use SEL s/t to highlight SETUPVCR. Then  
press SET.  
3. Use SEL s/t to highlight SETUPCOMMER-  
Function Indicators  
CIALADV. Then press SET.  
When you press a function button (such as  
STOP), the selected function indicator appears  
on the TV screen for about 4 seconds. When  
you change the channel, the new channel  
number appears on the TV screen for about 4  
seconds.  
4. Use SEL s/t to highlight C/A RECORD.  
Then press SET to select ONor OFF.  
ON — With this setting, if you press STOP  
to end a recording, the VCR will prompt  
you to mark commercials now or later. The  
VCR always marks timer recordings as  
soon as possible after the recording.  
Note: If you play back a poor quality or dam-  
aged tape, the function indicator might not ap-  
pear on the TV screen.  
OFF— The VCR does not mark commer-  
cials.  
5. Press MENU three times to return to the  
normal screen.  
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Notes:  
• Commercial advance does not detect all  
commercials.  
• It takes several minutes to mark the  
recording. If the interval between two timer  
recordings is not long enough to allow  
commercial marking, the VCR waits until  
after the next timer recording.  
• Commercial advance might skip part of a  
program if there are frequent dark and  
quiet scenes.  
• The VCR can store up to eight timer  
recording times or 40 commercial locations  
in memory at one time. When the memory  
becomes full, the remaining commercials  
are not marked.  
Questions and Answers about  
Commercial Advance  
Question  
Answer  
How fast does the  
VCR advance through through 3 minutes of  
commercials?  
The VCR advances  
• The commercial advance feature turns off  
if there is a power failure.  
commercials in about  
8 to 12 seconds if the  
tape speed is EP. In  
SP it takes about 25  
to 35 seconds.  
• If you rewind the tape and start another  
recording before power is turned off, com-  
mercials might not be correctly marked.  
Are commercials still Yes.  
recorded on the tape?  
Playing Back with Commercial  
Advance Marking  
Does commercial  
advance work at all  
recording speeds?  
Yes.  
Follow these steps to select how the VCR op-  
erates when you play a tape with commercial  
advance markings.  
Does commercial  
advance still work if I  
remove the tape from  
the VCR and then  
play it back later?  
Yes.  
MENU  
1. Press  
to display the main menu.  
SEL  
SET  
2. Use  
press  
s/t to highlight SETUPVCR. Then  
.
Can I play a commer- Yes, but commercials  
cial advance marked will only be skipped if  
tape in another VCR? the other VCR also  
has commercial  
SEL  
3. Use  
s/t to highlight SETUPCOMMER-  
SET  
CIALADV. Then press  
.
advance.  
SEL  
4. Use  
s/t to highlight C/A PLAYBACK.  
SET  
Then press  
to select AUTOor MANU.  
Can I mark a record- No.  
ing that was made on  
another VCR?  
AUTO — The VCR automatically skips  
marked commercial blocks.  
MANU— The VCR skips commercials only  
C/A SKIP  
when you press  
during playback.  
three times to return to the  
normal screen.  
MENU  
5. Push  
Notes:  
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• To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze-  
TAPE MOTION CONTROLS  
CH  
frame picture, press and hold  
the picture is clear.  
s/t until  
Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual  
Search  
Frame Advance  
To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped,  
FAST-F  
press  
. To rewind the tape quickly when  
REW  
During freeze-frame, you can advance the pic-  
ture one frame at a time by repeatedly pressing  
it is stopped, press  
. You cannot see the  
tape picture or hear the tape sound when you  
use fast-forward or rewind, but you can use the  
counter to locate a specific section of tape.  
SLOW  
. This feature works best with video cas-  
settes recorded at the SP or EP speed. Press  
PAUSE  
to return to normal playback.  
To use visual search, begin tape playback.  
FAST-F  
REW  
to search forward or  
Then press  
Slow Motion  
PLAY  
to search in reverse. Press  
normal playback.  
to return to  
To start slow motion playback, while a tape is  
SLOW  
SLOW  
again or  
playing, press  
. Press  
PLAY  
Notes:  
to return to normal playback.  
• VCR must appear on the VCR’s display to  
use visual search.  
Notes:  
• During slow motion, the sound is muted  
and the picture quality is lower than during  
normal playback. Slow motion picture qual-  
ity is best with tapes recorded at the SP or  
EP speed.  
• During visual search, the sound is muted  
and the picture quality is lower than during  
normal playback. The search picture is  
best with tapes recorded at the SP or EP  
speed.  
• If you leave the VCR in the slow-motion  
mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing  
the tape.  
POWER  
• If you press  
while a tape is rewind-  
ing, the VCR automatically turns off when  
rewinding is complete.  
• If the slow-motion picture is poor, press  
CH  
and hold  
s/t until the picture improves.  
Freeze-Frame  
Freeze-frame lets you stop the tape to view a  
PAUSE  
single frame. Press  
freeze the picture. Press  
to return to normal playback.  
during playback to  
PAUSE PLAY  
again or  
During freeze-frame, the picture quality is lower  
than during normal playback. The picture quali-  
ty is best with recordings made at the SP or EP  
speed (see “Recording Speeds” on Page 27).  
Notes:  
• If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame  
mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing  
the tape.  
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REAL-TIME COUNTER  
LOCKING THE VCR  
STOP  
To lock the VCR in the stop mode, press  
.
Using the Counter  
STOP  
Then press and hold  
on the VCR until  
Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tape  
has been running. To display the counter on  
the TV displays VCRLOCKACTIVATEDand,  
if a tape is loaded, the VCR ejects the tape. If  
you press any control other than the VCR’s  
DISPLAY  
the TV screen, press  
control.  
on the remote  
STOP  
button, the TV displays VCRLOCKAC-  
TIVATEDand the button does not function.  
Notes:  
STOP  
To unlock the VCR, press and hold  
on  
• The real-time counter might stop if you  
fast-forward or rewind through a blank sec-  
tion on the tape. This is normal.  
the VCR for about 7 seconds. The TV displays  
VCRLOCKOFFand all controls now work.  
COUNTER RESET  
• You can press  
to reset  
the counter to 0:00:00.  
REPEAT PLAY  
This function lets you automatically repeat  
playback of a tape from the beginning to the  
end (or to a blank part), instead of having the  
tape automatically rewind and eject.  
Using the Zero Search Function  
You can reset the counter to 0:00:00at any  
position on the tape and then return to that po-  
sition.  
MENU  
1. While the tape is stopped, press  
display the main menu.  
to  
Follow these steps to use the zero search func-  
tion.  
SEL  
2. Press  
s/t to highlight SET UP VCR,  
SET  
then press  
.
COUNTER RESET  
1. Press  
once so the  
SEL  
3. Press  
s/t to highlight REPEAT PLAY.  
counter appears on the TV screen.  
SET  
Then press  
so ONappears.  
COUNTER RESET  
2. Within 5 seconds, press  
again at the location you want to return to  
later. The counter resets to 0:00:00.  
3. When you want to return to the selected  
CA  
location, stop the tape, then press  
SKIP/ZERO  
. The tape rewinds or fast-for-  
wards and automatically stops at the loca-  
tion you selected in Step 2.  
MENU  
4. Repeatedly press  
normal display.  
to return to the  
Notes:  
PLAY  
5. Press  
to start repeat playback. REP  
• If you rewind the tape past the zero point,  
the TV displays the time with a minus (–)  
sign.  
appears on the VCR’s display.  
The VCR repeats playback from the beginning  
to the end of the tape, or to the first unrecorded  
portion that is at least 30 seconds long. The TV  
displays AUTO REPEAT while the VCR re-  
winds the tape to the beginning.  
• The counter does not work with blank  
tapes or blank portions of partially  
recorded tapes.  
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Once you select the repeat play mode, it stays  
in effect even after you turn off the VCR. To  
turn off repeat play, select OFF in Step 3.  
TRACKING  
Digital Auto Tracking System  
The auto tracking system automatically adjusts  
tracking when you start playback.  
When different parts of the tape are recorded  
at different speeds, the VCR automatically re-  
adjusts the tracking at the beginning of each  
recording. If you need to manually adjust the  
tracking, see “Manually Adjusting Tracking.”  
Manually Adjusting Tracking  
If the VCR’s picture is poor, press and hold  
down CH s or t to manually adjust the tracking.  
To return to the automatic tracking system,  
press CH s and t at the same time or turn pow-  
er off then back on.  
Notes:  
• You might need to slightly readjust tracking  
for each tape you load.  
• If the sound of a recording made on  
another VHS Hi-Fi VCR is poor, you might  
improve it by adjusting the tracking. If  
tracking is incorrect, the HI-FI indicator  
(Model 61 only) does not appear on the  
display.  
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RECORDING  
There are three ways to record using your VCR  
— immediate recording, automatic timer re-  
cording, and dubbing.  
The following chart shows the maximum re-  
cording times for different-length tapes at the  
recording speeds.  
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 Pro-  
tection” on this page).  
TAPE  
LENGTH  
SP  
1 hour  
(60 min-  
utes)  
LP  
EP  
T-60  
2 hours  
(120 min-  
utes)  
3 hours  
(180 min-  
utes)  
T-120  
T-160  
2 hours  
(120 min-  
utes)  
4 hours  
(240 min-  
utes)  
6 hours  
(360 min-  
utes)  
RECORDING SPEEDS  
You can select one of three VHS recording/  
playback speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long  
play), and EP (extended play).  
22/3 hours  
(160 min-  
utes)  
51/3 hours  
(320 min-  
utes)  
8 hours  
(480 min-  
utes)  
SP is the fastest recording speed and results in  
the highest quality picture. LP and EP record  
more slowly and use less tape, but the picture  
quality is not as high as a recording made at  
the SP speed.  
ERASE PROTECTION  
Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab  
to prevent accidental erasure of a tape. To pre-  
vent recording, break off the tab using a screw-  
driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you  
try to record on the tape.  
TAPE SELECTION  
The quality of tape you use greatly affects  
record/playback quality and the life of the VCR.  
Use only video cassettes that display the offi-  
cial  
logo. High-grade tape has a better ox-  
ide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads  
and gives the best results.  
Tape  
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.  
Although T-160 video cassettes offer the long-  
est recording time, they contain thinner tape  
that is more likely to jam. We suggest you use  
T-120 or shorter length tape.  
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SELECTING THE SIGNAL  
TO RECORD  
RECEIVING/RECORDING  
STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS  
(MODEL 61 ONLY)  
Follow these steps to select the signal to  
IN FROM ANT  
record — from the  
dio/video source.  
jack or an au-  
The Model 61 has three channels for audio re-  
cording — two (left and right) stereo channels  
on the Hi-Fi track, and one monaural channel  
on the standard track.  
MENU  
1. Press  
menu.  
. The TV displays the main  
SEL  
then press  
UPVCRmenu.  
2. Press  
s/t to highlight SET UP VCR,  
DISPLAY  
Press  
to display the audio programs  
SET  
. The TV displays the SET  
available on the broadcast you are currently  
tuned to. The TV displays STEREO, SAP, and  
MONO. Audio modes that are not available are  
shown in parenthesis. The current audio mode  
is indicated by an arrow.  
SEL  
3. Press  
s/t to highlight INPUT  
SET  
SELECT, then press  
plays the desired indicator: TUNER to  
record from a source connected to the  
so the TV dis-  
IN  
When the broadcast contains a SAP (second-  
ary audio program) signal, you can choose to  
record the main stereo signal, the SAP signal,  
or a mono signal by changing the setting in the  
SETUPVCRmenu.  
FROM ANT  
terminal, LINE1or LINE2to  
record from a source connected to the  
AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 IN  
jacks.  
AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN  
or  
Notes:  
• To select LINE1or LINE2, you can also  
MENU  
1. Press  
, highlight SETUPVCRusing  
SEL  
SET  
.
s/t, then press  
CH  
press  
s/t to set the VCR to one channel  
SEL  
2. Highlight SETAUDIOMODEusing  
s/t,  
higher than the highest channel number (or  
one channel lower than the lowest channel  
number).  
SET  
then press  
.
SEL  
3. Highlight AUDIOMODEusing  
s/t, then  
SET  
press  
until the desired option — STE-  
• Select LINE 1 for recording signals from  
REO, SAP, or MONO — appears on the  
screen.  
AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 IN  
the back  
jacks, or  
LINE2for recording signals from the front  
MENU  
4. Repeatedly press  
normal screen.  
to return to the  
AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN  
jacks.  
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Notes:  
IMMEDIATE RECORDING  
• To ensure that you record all the desired  
program, set the recording length longer  
than the program length.  
Recording a Program  
as You Watch It  
• To display the remaining recording time,  
Follow these steps to record a program as you  
watch it. If you know how long the program is,  
you can set how long the VCR records.  
DISPLAY  
press  
during a timed recording.  
• To temporarily stop the tape during a  
PAUSE/STILL  
. Press  
again to resume recording.  
recording, press  
PAUSE/STILL  
Note: If you are watching the program on a TV/  
AUDIO/  
monitor that is connected to the VCR’s  
If you leave the VCR paused for 3 min-  
utes, the VCR automatically stops.  
VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the vid-  
eo mode and skip Steps 2 and 3.  
• If the cassette’s erase protection tab has  
been removed, the screen shows  
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB and  
ejects the cassette. Use another cas-  
sette, or place a piece of heavy plastic  
tape over the erase protection tab hole.  
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
2. Set the TV’s tuner to the same channel as  
3 CH. 4  
the VCR’s  
switch.  
TV/VCR  
3. Press  
until the VCR displays VCR.  
4. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you  
want to record over, into the VCR.  
STOP  
10. Press  
to stop recording before the  
set time.  
SPEED  
5. Press  
on the remote control until  
the TV displays the desired recording  
speed (SP, LP, or EP).  
Recording One Program While You  
Watch Another  
6. Select the signal to record (see “Selecting  
the Signal to Record” on Page 28).  
1. Follow Steps 1–9 of “Recording a Program  
as You Watch It.”  
7. (Model 61 only) Set the audio recording  
mode to the desired setting. See “Receiv-  
ing/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts  
(Model 61 Only)” on Page 28.  
TV/VCR  
2. Press  
until VCR disappears from  
the VCR’s display.  
Note: If you are watching the program on a  
TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR’s  
REC/TIME  
8. Press  
on the remote control, or  
at the same time on  
REC/TIME  
PLAY  
and  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/moni-  
the VCR. The VCR starts to record and the  
TV screen shows TO SET SPECIFIC  
RECTIMEPLEASEPUSHRECKEY.  
tor to the TV mode.  
3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to  
watch.  
Note: To record without a set duration, just  
STOP  
to stop recording before the  
skip Step 9. The VCR begins to record.  
4. Press  
set time.  
REC/TIME  
9. Press  
the recording length. Repeatedly press  
REC/TIME  
again. The TV displays  
to advance the timer to the  
desired recording length. The recording  
length advances in 30-minute increments  
up to 2 hours, then 1-hour increments up to  
4 hours.  
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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  
to select an input source, start recording from  
that source at a time you set, then stop record-  
ing at a time you set. You can set up to eight  
program timers to record any combination of  
weekly, daily, or one-time events.  
PLAY  
SEL  
REW  
SEL  
as  
mote control. Use  
FF SET  
as  
s,  
t, and  
as  
.
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is con-  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
nected to the VCR’s  
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 day every week  
(WEEKLY).  
jacks, set it to the video mode and skip  
Steps 2 and 3.  
2. Set the TV to the same channel as the  
3 CH. 4  
VCR’s  
switch.  
TV/VCR  
3. Press  
until the VCR displays VCR.  
Notes:  
4. (Model 61 only) Set the audio recording  
mode to the desired setting. See “Receiv-  
ing/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts  
(Model 61 Only)” on Page 28.  
• The VCR can record only one broadcast at  
a time. If you program the VCR’s timer to  
record broadcasts on different channels  
that start at the same time, the VCR only  
records the program that has the lowest  
program number.  
5. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you  
want to record over, into the VCR.  
PROG  
6. Press  
on the remote control. The TV  
• If two timer programs overlap, the one that  
starts first has priority. The VCR begins  
recording the second program after the  
first program ends.  
displays the timer setting menu.  
Note: If the clock is not set, the screen  
shows PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE  
PROGRAMMING and then goes to the  
clock-setting screen. Set the clock as  
described under “Manually Setting the  
Clock” on Page 15.  
• The VCR must be off at the programmed  
time for it to make an automatic timer  
recording.  
• If there is a power failure of more than 3  
minutes during a timer recording, the  
recording does not resume after power is  
restored.  
7. If you have already entered a program(s),  
the current settings for the first four pro-  
SEL  
grams appear on the display. Press  
s/t  
to select an empty program number, then  
SET  
. The TV displays the program  
• If there is a power failure of more than 3  
minutes before a programmed start time,  
the VCR loses the clock setting and there-  
fore does not start automatic timer record-  
ing. However, if you have an EDS channel  
in your area and set the VCR to automati-  
cally set the clock from the EDS signal, the  
clock is reset within 10 minutes after power  
is restored, and the VCR records at the  
programmed time(s).  
press  
menu.  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
8
SAT 10  
:
00P  
12:  
00P  
125  
SLP  
SE  
L
EC  
T
START  
D
AT  
E
B
Y SELE  
CT  
/
KEY  
P
USH CLEAR : PUSH SET  
END PU H PROG KEY  
T
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If you have not yet entered any programs,  
the TV displays the program entry menu  
when you press PROG.  
12. Use SEL s/t to select the tape speed (SP,  
LP, or EP).  
13. Double-check all the set information.  
8. Use SEL s/t to select the date when you  
• If the information is correct, press PROG.  
want to record.  
• If an entry is not correct, press SET or  
CLEAR to move the cursor to the wrong  
entry, enter the correct information, then  
press PROG.  
To record a program at the same time on  
the same day every week, press either but-  
ton until the TV displays WEEKLYand the  
desired day of the week.  
The TV displays PROGRAM IS  
Note:  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
INCOMPLETE if you did not correctly  
enter a timer program before pressing  
PROG. Check and correct the program,  
then press PROG again.  
W
EEKLY --:-- --:-- --  
SLP  
SUN  
SE  
L
EC  
T
START  
D
AT  
E
B
Y SELE  
CT  
/
KEY  
: PUSH SET  
END PUSH PROG KEY  
T
O
The TV displays the timer program set-  
tings. To enter more programs, use SEL s/t  
to select another program number and  
repeat Steps 7–13.  
To record a program at the same time  
Monday through Friday, press either button  
until the TV displays DAILYMON-FRI.  
14. Press PROG again. The TV briefly displays  
TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORD-  
ING.  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
DAILY --:-- --:-- --  
MON-FRI  
SLP  
15. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The  
SE EC  
L
T
START  
D
AT  
E
B
T
Y SELE  
CT  
/
KEY  
VCR displays TIMER.  
: PUSH SET  
END PUSH PROG KEY  
O
Notes:  
• Be sure that the VCR displays TIMER  
when you turn it off. If it does not appear,  
check your programming.  
To record a program at a set time today,  
press either button until the TV displays  
TODAYand today’s date.  
• If you insert a cassette with its erase-  
protection tab removed and set the VCR’s  
timer, the VCR ejects the cassette and  
flashes TIMER on the display.  
To record a program at a specific time and  
date, press SEL s/t to select the specific  
date.  
Press SET to enter your selection.  
• If you set up the VCR to record a cable  
program through a cable box, be sure to  
leave the cable box turned on and tuned to  
the desired station before the timer pro-  
gram starts.  
9. Use SEL s/t to select the start hour. When  
the correct hour appears, press SET. Then  
use SEL s/t to select the minute, and press  
SET.  
10. Repeat Step 9 to set the end time.  
• You can manually turn on and operate the  
VCR before the set times, but the VCR  
starts an automatic timer recording only if  
the power is off at the set start time.  
11. Use SEL s/t to select the channel.  
To record from a source connected to the  
AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 IN or AV2 jacks, press  
SEL s/t until the TV displays LINE 1 or  
LINE 2.  
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Monitoring an Automatic Timer  
Recording  
Clearing a Program Timer  
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-  
ing Program Timers.”  
nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch.  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that is  
connected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
2. Highlight the program you want to clear,  
then press CLEAR.  
3. Press PROG to return to the normal screen.  
2. Press TV/VCR until the VCR displays VCR.  
Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one  
timer program entered.  
Checking/Changing Program Timers  
If a timer recording is in progress:  
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-  
1. Press POWER to stop timer recording. The  
TV displays TO CANCEL TIMER REC  
PUSH POWER THEN STOP KEY if are  
watching the signal from the VCR.  
nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch.  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that is  
connected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
2. Within 10 seconds, press POWER then  
STOP. TIMER disappears from the VCR’s  
display.  
2. Turn on the VCR and press TV/VCR until  
the VCR displays VCR.  
3. Press PROG. The TV displays the first four  
programs.  
P DT STRAT STOP CH SPD  
1
2
3
4
DA  
Y
8
9 : 00  
10 : 00  
A
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P
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12 : 00  
12 : 00  
9 : 00  
A
P
P
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08 SP  
125 SLP  
10 SP  
10 8 : 00  
9 : 00  
S
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10 : 00  
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SLP  
S
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NTER : PU  
C
T
1
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8 :PU  
S
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/
KEY  
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S
S
S
H SET  
K
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CE  
L
:PU  
: PU  
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EN  
H
PROG  
KEY  
4. Select the program you want to change  
using SEL s/t, then press SET.  
5. Follow Steps 8–12 under “Setting the Pro-  
gram Timer” on Page 30 to correct the  
entry you want.  
6. After checking or correcting a program,  
press PROG again, then turn off the VCR.  
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DUBBING  
AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING  
(MODEL 61 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  
VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also  
make live recordings by connecting a pre-  
An audio/video device where a signal origi-  
nates is called the dubbing source. You can  
use another VCR, camcorder, satellite receiv-  
er, or other device with A/V outputs as the dub-  
bing source, connect the dubbing source and  
the VCR, then use your VCR to record the sig-  
nal from the dubbing source.  
AUDIO IN  
amplifier or mixer to the VCR’s  
jacks.  
Simply select the line input and record as usu-  
al.  
Caution: Do not directly connect a microphone  
to the VCR.  
Or, you can use this VCR as the dubbing  
source for another VCR. See “Installation” for  
the various possible connections.  
Note: For the best audio fidelity, we recom-  
mend you use high-quality video tape to make  
audio-only recordings.  
Notes:  
• Always use video-quality shielded cables  
with phono-type connectors to connect the  
device to the VCR. Do not use standard  
audio patch cords.  
• Most material performed in public, such as  
concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed  
on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted.  
The unauthorized recording or duplication  
of copyrighted material is a violation of the  
copyright laws of most countries and such  
duplication may result in fines, imprison-  
ment, or both. Note, however, that in the  
United States, it is not a violation of U.S.  
copyright laws for a consumer to record a  
broadcast television program for private  
(in-home) viewing.  
To dub a tape, start the program playing on the  
dubbing source (see that device’s instructions)  
and start recording on the recording VCR, fol-  
lowing its recording instructions.  
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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  
No power.  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC  
outlet.  
Cannot make a timer record-  
ing.  
• The program timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the  
program timer.  
• The power is on. Turn off the power.  
Cannot record.  
The erase-protection tab is missing. Place a piece of tape over the  
tab hole.  
Picture is poor on playback.  
• The TV’s channel selector is not set to the proper channel. Set  
the TV to Channel 3 or 4.  
• The TV’s fine tuning is not set correctly. Fine tune your TV.  
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.  
The playback picture is dis-  
torted.  
• The video heads are dirty. See “Cleaning the Video Heads” on  
Page 36.  
• Tracking is not properly adjusted. Adjust the tracking.  
No picture on playback.  
• The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set it to Channel 3 or  
4 or to its audio/video input if you connected it to the VCR’s  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks.  
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.  
Remote control buttons do  
not work when the power is  
on and a cassette is inserted.  
• The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the  
batteries.  
• Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the  
VCR.  
• Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor win-  
dow. Come closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s location.  
• Be sure the VCR is not locked.  
Cannot see broadcast TV  
programs using the VCR’s  
tuner.  
• TV/VCR is not set correctly. Press TV/VCR so the VCR displays  
VCR.  
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.  
Cannot record from the input  
jacks.  
• Connections are incorrect. Use shielded audio/video cables  
with phono-type connectors to connect the source to the  
VCR’s input jacks.  
• INPUTis not set correctly. Select LINE1or LINE2.  
No stereo sound for a stereo  
recording (Model 61 only).  
• You have not connected the VCR’s AUDIO OUT jacks to a ste-  
reo system or stereo TV. Connect the jacks to a stereo output.  
• The audio out setting is not correctly set. Set it to STEREO.  
• The tracking is not properly adjusted. Adjust the tracking.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your Optimus Model 111 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 61 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR is an exam-  
ple of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the VCR  
so you can enjoy it for years.  
Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain min-  
erals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the VCR only in normal temperature environments. Temperature ex-  
tremes 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 cas-  
es and can cause the VCR to work improperly.  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Old batteries can leak chemi-  
cals that damage your VCR remote control’s electronic parts.  
Wipe the VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use  
CLEANER  
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 might in-  
validate your VCR’s warranty (and void your FCC authorization to operate it). If your VCR is not per-  
forming as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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Servicing Your VCR  
Storing Your Video Cassettes  
There are no user-serviceable parts inside your  
VCR. If you encounter a problem that you can-  
not correct using this manual and its trouble-  
shooting guide, take the VCR to your local  
RadioShack store for assistance.  
Unless you are making an automatic timer re-  
cording, 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.  
Cleaning the Video Heads  
Dirty video heads can cause the playback pic-  
ture to become blurred even though the audio  
signal is clear. Video head cleaning kits are  
available from your local RadioShack store.  
Clean the heads only when picture quality is af-  
fected.  
Note: Tape can become wound too tightly  
around the cassette’s spools after many play-  
ings. This can make the cassette improperly  
load and automatically eject when you insert it.  
On most cassettes there is a brake-release  
plunger on the bottom center of the cassette.  
Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the  
plunger. This loosens the tape.  
Serious problems require cleaning by a trained  
technician. For more head cleaning informa-  
tion, contact your local RadioShack store.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Television System................................................................................ NTSC Standard Color Signal  
Recording System ................................................................................. Four-Head Double Azimuth  
1
Tape Width............................................................................................................................. /2 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.................................................................................................................... Channels 2–13  
UHF.................................................................................................................. Channels 14–69  
CATV .................................................................................................................... 125 Channels  
RF Converter .................................................................................................Built-in VHF Converter  
Converter Output....................................................................................................... Channel 3 or 4  
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  
p-p  
Video Output Impedance........................................................................................................... 75 Ω  
Audio Output Level ............................................................................................................... –8 dBV  
Audio Output Impedance .......................................................................................................... 1 kΩ  
Video Input Level........................................................................................................... 0.5–1.5 V  
p-p  
Video Input Impedance ........................................................................................................... 75 kΩ  
Audio Input Level................................................................................................................. –10 dBV  
Audio Input Impedance............................................................................................................ 47 kΩ  
Video S/N Ratio (weighted):  
SP ..................................................................................................................................... 43 dB  
EP ..................................................................................................................................... 41 dB  
Audio S/N Ratio:  
Regular Audio (weighted)  
SP ..................................................................................................................................... 43 dB  
EP ..................................................................................................................................... 41 dB  
Hi-Fi Audio (Model 61 only): (Dynamic Range):  
SP .................................................................................................................... More than 90 dB  
LP..................................................................................................................... More than 90 dB  
EP .................................................................................................................... More than 90 dB  
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Frequency Response:  
Regular Audio  
SP ................................................................................................................. 80 Hz–10 kHz  
EP ................................................................................................................... 80 Hz–5 kHz  
Hi-Fi Audio (Model 61 only) In All Modes ............................................................. 20 Hz–20kHz  
Power Requirement ......................................................................................................120 V, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Model 111 .................................................................................................................... 18 Watts  
Model 61 ...................................................................................................................... 23 Watts  
Dimensions (H × W × D) ......................................... 31/2 × 149/16 × 111/4 Inches (8.9 × 37 × 28.5 cm)  
Weight:  
Model 111 .................................................................................................. 7 lbs, 15 oz (3.2 kg)  
Model 61 ...................................................................................................... 8 lbs, 3 oz (3.7 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change and  
improvement without notice.  
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NOTES  
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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. Simply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any  
RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to  
misuse or accidental damage.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN-  
TIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; there-  
fore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
We Service What We Sell  
10/95  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
7A6  
Printed in Japan  
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