Radio Shack VCR 66 User Guide

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Cat. No. 16-635

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Model 66

Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

with Four-Head Double Azimuth

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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 installer’s

attention to Section 820-40 of the National Electrical

Code, which provides guidelines for proper ground-

ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground

shall be connected to the grounding system of the

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

tical.

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 reduce the risk of fire

or shock hazard, do not expose

this product 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-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED 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.

•

If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres-

ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within

the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi-

cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock. Do not open the product’s case.

When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance — this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts

20.

— When replacement parts are

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.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im-

portant operating and maintenance instructions

are included in the literature accompanying this

product.

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR of-

fers some of the most advanced features avail-

able in home video cassette recorders.

Time Stamp — the VCR displays useful re-

cording information (such as date, start time,

and channel) during the first 7 seconds of tape

play.

The VCR Plus+ Easy Taping feature lets you

easily set the VCR to record programs without

tedious programming, and the Commercial Ad-

vance and Movie Advance features let you

quickly skip over commercials and previews re-

corded on tapes. The VCR’s full-function uni-

versal remote control and on-screen pro-

gramming make the VCR easy to use.

Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording — lets

you start recording immediately and have it

stop after a length of time you select.

VCR Plus+ Timer Recording — lets you set

the VCR to automatically record programs by

using the PlusCode numbers published in

most television program schedules. Your VCR

automatically selects the channel to record, so

you don’t have to manually select it.

Your VCR offers all these features:

1-Month, 8-Event Digital Timer — lets you

program the VCR to make up to eight unat-

tended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time).

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head — enhances

picture quality at the SLP (Super Long Play)

playback speed.

Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — auto-

matically plays, rewinds, then ejects a tape.

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads — pro-

vide superior picture quality and special effects

compared with standard single-azimuth four-

head VCRs.

Fast-Response System — positions the tape

next to the playback/record head for immediate

playback or recording.

Real-Time Counter with Zero Back

—

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Video Noise Re-

duction System — reduces the “noise” on the

screen when playing back a worn or partially

damaged tape.

displays the actual length of time a tape plays

or records, and allows you to mark and return

to a location on the tape.

Commercial Advance — automatically de-

tects and skips over most commercials when

you play back a tape.

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.

Movie Advance — lets you go directly to the

start of a movie or select which preview to view

on a purchased or rented tape.

Tuner Memory Programming — automatic-

ally stores all the active channels in your area

into memory.

Auto Tracking System — automatically ad-

justs tracking when you start playback.

Auto Repeat Playback — automatically re-

winds the tape for repeat playback when the

tape plays to the end.

Channel Caption — lets you assign call let-

ters to a channel so the call letters appear on

the TV screen with the channel number when

you select the channel.

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Memory Sentinel — protects clock settings,

tuner programming information, and timer

memory settings in case of a power loss. The

VCR holds the current time for 1 minute, and

tuner programming information and timer

memory settings are kept for up to 24 hours.

TAPE CONTROL

Index Search — lets you quickly locate the

beginning of a specific recording. Also, you can

have the VCR play the first 10 seconds of each

recording so you can locate the one you want.

Automatic/Manual Clock Setting — lets you

set the VCR to automatically update its clock

using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals

sent by some TV stations. You can also manu-

ally set the clock.

Program Index — lets you select and search

for a specific program after timer recording.

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion

Automatic Rewind

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.

OTHER FEATURES

Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Ad-

justment — lets you set the VCR to automati-

cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight

Saving Time.

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Control — lets

you set the VCR so it sends signals to many

brands of cable box or direct-to-home satellite

receivers and automatically selects the chan-

nel you want to record, to avoid complicated

setup and programming of both devices.

Alert Tone — the VCR alerts you whenever

you enter invalid information or do an incom-

plete operation. You can turn the alert tone on

or off.

Universal Remote Control — lets you control

your VCR, as well as TVs, cable boxes, and di-

rect-to-home satellite systems produced by

other manufacturers.

VCR Lock — lets you set the VCR to help pre-

vent young children from operating it.

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) — de-

codes stereo broadcasts for listening or record-

ing. This VCR can also receive and record

special audio programs (SAP) that accompany

some MTS broadcasts.

Note: Your VCR’s remote control requires two

AA batteries (not included) for operation.

We recommend you record the VCR’s model

and serial numbers here. This information is on

the VCR’s back panel.

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.

Model: _______________________________

Trilingual On-Screen Programming — pro-

vides helpful instructions on the TV screen for

setting the clock and timers. You can select

English, French, or Spanish instructions.

Serial Number: ________________________

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CONTENTS

Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... 8

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

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

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

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

Basic Connections ................................................................................................................... 9

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

Camcorder Connections ........................................................................................................ 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watching TV .......................................................................................................................... 26

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

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

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

Viewing a Video Tape ............................................................................................................ 28

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

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

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

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

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

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

Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance .................................................... 33

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time Stamp ........................................................................................................................... 36

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audio-Only Recording ........................................................................................................... 47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Recording — describes the different recording

methods.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Be sure to remove the remote control and 75-

ohm coaxial cable before you store the packing

material.

Additional Information — includes a trouble-

shooting section, care and maintenance proce-

dures, and the VCR’s specifications.

Depending upon your audio/video system set-

up, you might need additional cables or adapt-

ers (available at your local RadioShack store).

Read “Installation” on Page 9 to determine

your specific needs.

We recommend you thoroughly read at least

“Installation” on Page 9 and “VCR Setup” on

Page 13, to be sure you correctly install and

set up your VCR.

When reading through this manual, keep the

following in mind:

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

• Some buttons on the remote control also

appear on the VCR. You can use either

button to operate the same functions.

Some procedures use only the VCR’s but-

tons, or only the remote control’s.

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

refers only to the remote control’s labels.

Unless otherwise noted, however, you can

use either the remote control’s or the

VCR’s buttons at any time.

USING THIS MANUAL

This manual has these major sections:

Installation — shows you how to connect the

VCR to your audio/video system and a cam-

corder. It also explains how to set up your VCR

so you can use it with a cable box or direct-to-

home satellite receiver.

• All buttons, switches, and jacks on the

VCR and all buttons on the remote control

are shown in BOLD UPPERCASE letters in

this manual.

VCR Setup — includes procedures for setting

the output channel switch, preparing and using

the remote control, setting the on-screen pro-

gramming 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

Operation — explains how to watch TV using

the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, load and play a video

tape, fast-forward and rewind a tape, use the

special playback, display, and search features,

use the real-time counter and the zero search

function, and set the tracking manually.

• 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.

If a menu disappears before you finish

entering information, simply locate the step

Special Functions — describes what appears

on the VCR’s display and the TV screen, how

to use the VCR’s Commercial Advance and

Movie Advance features, use index search,

and use repeat play.

where you first pressed

MENU/ACTION on

the remote control, then begin again at that

step.

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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.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Refer to the illustration on Page 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 service

providers offer connection help.

Connect the VCR to your TV for play-

back. You can connect (choose one):

• Your VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT TO TV jack

to your TV’s antenna jack, using a

75-ohm coaxial cable

Caution: Never connect the VCR’s

VHF/UHF OUT TO TV jack to a termi-

nal that has an antenna already con-

nected. Doing so can interfere with

other receivers.

You can also connect an optional

video source, such as a camcorder,

another VCR, or a direct-to-home

satellite system to your VCR using

A/V cables. Simply connect it as

shown.

• Your VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT TO TV jack

to your TV’s separate VHF/UHF

antenna jacks, using a 75-ohm coax-

ial 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 R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

jacks on the back of the VCR using A/V

cables, another source to the IN FROM ANT.

jack using a 75-ohm coaxial cable, and

another source to the AV2 VIDEO IN/L-

AUDIO IN-R jacks on the front of the VCR

• Your VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

jacks to your TV’s audio/video jacks,

using a stereo audio/video cable

Note: For the best quality recordings,

use high-quality A/V cables to make

these connections.

(see

“Camcorder

Connections”

Page 12). If the source’s audio is monaural,

connect its audio output to the left audio input

jack only.

Connect a signal source to the VCR

for recording. You can connect

(choose one):

• You can connect additional 75-ohm

coaxial sources to your system using a

high-isolation A/B switch to switch

between the sources.

• An outside antenna, using a 75-ohm

coaxial cable, to the VCR’s IN FROM

ANT. jack

• An outside antenna, using 300-ohm

lead-in wire and a 300-to-75 ohm

transformer, to the VCR’s IN FROM

ANT. jack

• You can connect one 75-ohm coaxial

source to more than one device using a

video splitter.

Because of the complexity of the variations

possible when using additional video accesso-

ries, such as video signal switches, splitters,

and combiners, we do not attempt to show

such configurations in this manual.

• Your CATV (cable) source, using the

75-ohm coaxial cable directly from

the cable company, to the VCR’s IN

FROM ANT. jack

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HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS

Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system.

Outside

Antenna

300-Ohm

Lead-In Wire

75-Ohm

Coax Cable

Cable

(CATV)

Company

Cable Box

75-Ohm

Coax Cable

300-to-75 Ohm

Transformer

I N

OUT

Select the signal

source you have

Stereo Audio/Video Cable

Model 66

(rear)

A/V RECEIVER

Speakers

Front

Left

Right

–

Center

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO

IN FROM

ANT.

VHF/UHF

–

OUT

TV/Monitor

Rear

MONO

Left

Right

OUT TO TV

CH. 4

–

IN 1

Stereo

Audio/Video

Cable

75-Ohm

Coax Cable

Video Cable

Speakers

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

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

source. You can also connect a camcorder to the

VCR.

jacks on the back of the

Note: Although you can connect your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver to the jacks on

the VCR’s front panel, the VCR’s remote control function will not work if you do. See “Positioning

the VCR and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” on Page 14 for more information.

The VCR needs a stereo audio/video cable for this connection. Your audio/video cable (not sup-

plied) must have plugs that fit the VCR’s jacks and the camcorder’s jacks for this connection.

PLAY

REWIND

FAST-F

VIDEO IN

–

AUDIO IN

–

RECORD/TIME

STOP

EJECT

POWER

TV/VCR

AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R

AV VIDEO IN

jacks on

1. Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the

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

and

L-AUDIO

jack only.

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: The VCR prompts you to select a language, connection type, and output channel, then

starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data Service (EDS) signal (see “Initial Set Up”

on Page 14) when:

POWER

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

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

POWER

to turn it on.

POWER

to turn it on.

to turn on the VCR.

• You reset the VCR’s memory (see “Resetting the VCR’s Memory” on Page 25).

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

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VCR SETUP

2. Put fresh batteries in the compartment as

indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –)

marked inside.

SETTING THE VCR’S OUTPUT

CHANNEL SWITCH

If you connected the VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT TO

TV terminal to a TV or another VCR, set 3-CH-4

on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is

not an active channel in your area.

When VCR appears, the VCR sends the signal

from the video source connected to its IN FROM

ANT. jack or R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 or AV2

terminals to the TV on the channel you select-

ed.

3. Replace the cover.

3-CH-4 has no effect on the TV

Note: Setting

when the VCR is off or if you connected a TV

with separate audio/video input jacks to the

VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO IN jacks.

Note: When the remote control stops working

or operates poorly, replace both batteries.

REMOTE CONTROL

Cautions:

• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the

remote control. Batteries can leak chemi-

cals that can damage your remote control.

Installing 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).

• Dispose of dead batteries promptly and

properly; do not bury or burn them.

Using the Remote Control

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required

size and recommended type.

To use the remote control, aim it at the front of

the VCR and press the desired function but-

tons.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different

types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or

rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of

different capacities.

1. Press the tab on the battery compartment

cover and lift off the cover in the direction

of the arrow.

Tab

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VCR’s memory, the VCR prompts you to select

a language, then scans for active channels in

your area and stores them.

POSITIONING THE VCR AND

CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE

RECEIVER

In many areas, the Public Broadcasting Ser-

vice (PBS) station broadcasts an electronic

data signal (EDS) with its regular broadcast.

This signal can automatically set your VCR’s

clock to the correct time. If a station in your

area has EDS signals, the VCR automatically

sets the clock.

Your VCR is designed to send remote control

signals for many types of cable boxes or direct-

to-home satellite receivers. To transmit these

signals, the VCR bounces the signals off of the

wall facing it to the cable box or direct-to-home

satellite receiver. Your VCR also has a built-in

infrared transmitter on its top, letting it send the

signal directly to the cable box or direct-to-

home satellite receiver.

Note: The VCR is preset to automatically set

the clock, but you can change this setting. If no

stations in your area broadcast EDS signals,

see “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19.

Cable Box/

Satellite

Receiver

VCR

Wall

POWER

1. Press

to turn on the VCR.

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

3-CH-4

channel as the VCR’s

switch, or

select its line input if you connected the

VCR to the TV’s audio/video input jacks.

VCR’s Signal

TV/VCR

Then press

see:

so VCR appears. You

To help the VCR’s signal reach your cable box

or direct-to-home satellite receiver, place the

VCR and your equipment near each other. You

might also have to adjust the position of your

cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver

as shown above.

L ISH

ESPAÑO

FR ÇAI S

3. Select a language by pressing

s (to

t (to select Spanish), or

(to select French).

Note: If the VCR faces a wall or other surface

that is too far away or is covered with signal ab-

sorbing material (such as a curtain), the signal

from the VCR might not reach the cable box or

direct-to-home satellite receiver.

select English),

TV/VCR

4. At this screen, repeatedly press

PLAY

(marked above

trol) or (marked below

remote control) to highlight a connection

on the remote con-

STOP

on the

type, then press

(marked to the right of

INITIAL SET UP

FAST-F

on the remote control) to select it.

Setting the On-Screen Language/

Connection Type/Remote Code/

Clock

S B

KEY

When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,

when you turn it on after power was interrupted

for longer than 24 hours, or when you reset the

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• If you connected a cable box or a direct-

to-home satellite receiver to the VCR

then connected the VCR to a TV, select

CABLE/DSSBOX VCR TV.

owner’s manual for your cable box or

direct-to-home satellite receiver if you

are not sure what the output channel

number is.

• If you connected the VCR to a cable box

or a direct-to-home satellite receiver

then connected the cable box/direct-to-

home satellite receiver to a TV, select

VCR CABLE/DSSBOX TV.

• If you are using the audio/video jack

connections to your cable box or direct-

to-home satellite receiver, repeatedly

press

to select VIDEOOUTas

the output channel.

• If you connected the VCR directly to a

MBER

TV, select VCR TV.

MANUAL

5. If you selected VCR CABLE/DSS TVor

VCR TV, you see:

KEY

AUT

SET

A CABLE

6. At this screen, repeatedly press or hold

down or to enter the remote control

YOU

THE

. . .

code number for your cable box or direct-

to-home satellite receiver by referring to

KEY

the following chart, then press

. This will

Proceed to “Alternate Setup” on Page 18.

let you use your VCR to tune your cable

box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

If you selected CABLE/DSS BOX VCR

TV, you see:

Note: If your cable box does not have a

remote control or you do not want your

VCR to control your cable box/direct-to-

home satellite receiver, repeatedly press

OUTP

(or hold down)

to select NO

REMOTE instead, then proceed directly to

“Alternate Setup” on Page 18.

KEY

CABLE BOX

CODE

Repeatedly press

to select your

BRAND

cable box’s or direct-to-home satellite

receiver’s output channel number, then

Archer

01, 05, 06, 44, 63

01, 44, 63

press

Cabletenna

Cableview

Century

Citizen

04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

44, 51, 59, 75

Notes:

• If you selected VCR CABLE/DSS TV

and your cable box or direct-to-home

satellite receiver is not connected or is

connected incorrectly, CABLE BOX

CONTROLISNOTAVAILABLEbriefly

appears

04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

32, 39, 42, 44

Components

Curtis

08, 09, 53, 61

Diamond

Eagle

01, 44, 63

13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

• The output channel number for most

cable boxes and direct-to-home satellite

receivers is usually 3 or 4. Check the

Eastern

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CABLE BOX

CODE

CABLE BOX

BRAND

CODE

BRAND

GC Brand

04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

Signal

Gemini

SL Marx

06, 32, 40, 42,43, 44,

52, 63

General Electric

01, 57

Sprucer

Standard

Stargate

16, 17

General Instru-

ment

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,

65, 67, 68 83

32, 39, 42, 44

Hamlin

14, 15, 28, 41, 102,

103, 104

04, 06, 30, 32, 40, 42,

44, 52, 63

Hitachi

Jasco

31, 79

Sylvania

Teknika

Telecaption

Teleview

Texscan

Tocom

Jerrold

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,

65, 67, 68,83

06, 32, 40, 42

18, 19

Macom

Magnavox

Matsushita

Novavision

Movietime

NEC

01, 33, 34, 42, 66

16, 17

Toshiba

Unika

08, 09, 53, 61

32, 39, 42, 44

32, 38, 40

11, 46, 101

16, 17

01, 44, 63

42, 43, 44, 52, 63

Universal

Viewstar

13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

NSC

Oak

Videoway

Vid Tech

Vidtek

07, 23, 50

Oak Sigma

Panasonic

Philips

36, 64

07, 13, 20, 23, 24, 50

05, 06

Zenith

07, 23, 50

Pioneer

Pulsar

04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63

05, 06

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

BRAND

Quest

CODE

RadioShack

RCA

44, 51, 59, 75

16, 17

Hitachi

Realistic

Regal

44, 51, 59, 75

Hughes

14, 15, 28, 41, 102,

103, 104

Magnavox 1

Magnavox 2

Regency

Panasonic

RCA

Rembrandt

01, 29, 32, 39, 42, 44,

Samsung

05, 06, 32, 40, 42

08, 09, 53, 61

Sony

98, 105

Scientific Atlanta

Sheritech

Toshiba

Uniden 1

Uniden 2

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7. At this screen (depending on your setup),

set your cable box to channel 02 or direct-

to-home satellite receiver to channel 270.

when it begins a timer or VCR Plus+

recording you set — you will need to do

that manually (see “Recording” on

Page 38). Press MENU/ACTION and pro-

ceed to “Alternate Setup” on Page 18.

Then press

“Using the VCR’s Remote Control

Note:

UR CABLE

UR DSS

with Your TV and Cable Box or Satellite

Receiver” on Page 22 shows you how to

use the remote control to operate your

cable box or direct-to-home satellite

receiver.

270

KEY

Cable Box

Direct-to-Home

Satellite Receiver

9. At this screen, press

to select

NOW TRANSMITTING appears, and the

VCR sends a test signal to your cable box

or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

your local PBS channel. Then press

OUR LOCAL

CABLE

BOX

8. After sending the test signal, the VCR dis-

plays either of the following.

KEY

IVER

YES

10. At this screen, set your cable box to the

local PBS station, then press CH s.

KEY

SET

Cable Box

Direct-to-Home

Satellite Receiver

A CABLE

Check your cable box or direct-to-home

satellite receiver. If it is tuned to Channel 9

(cable box) or Channel 200 (direct-to-home

satellite receiver), this means the VCR is

successfully controlling your equipment.

THE

. . .

KEY

After you press CH s, CLOCK AUTO SET

PROCEEDINGappears.

Press

to highlight YESthen press

. If you connected a direct-to-home sat-

ellite receiver, proceed now to “Alternate

Setup” on Page 18.

It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to

set the clock using the EDS signal. If the

VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its

clock to the correct time and AUTOCLOCK

SETCOMPLETEDappears.

If your cable box or direct-to-home satellite

receiver does not tune to the specified

channel, press

then press

entering a different code assigned to your

brand and repositioning the VCR and/or

the equipment.

and start over at Step 6. Try

to highlight NO,

If the VCR does not detect a signal within

this time, AUTO CLOCK SET INCOM-

PLETEappears. There is probably not an

EDS signal available in your area. Press

MENU/ACTION, then see “Manually Setting

the Clock” on Page 19 to set the clock.

If it still does not tune to the specified chan-

nels, this means the VCR cannot be set to

automatically turn on and tune your partic-

ular equipment to the correct channel

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Note: Using this setup method does not store

any channel in the VCR’s memory. Instead,

you select channels using the cable box. See

“Using the VCR’s Remote Control with Your TV

and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” on

Page 22 for how to use the VCR’s remote con-

trol to change the channels on the cable box.

Note: If you have already set the channels

and just want to manually set the clock,

MENU/ACTION

press

to skip tuner program-

ming. Then see “Manually Setting the

Clock” on Page 19.

3. When the VCR finishes scanning and stor-

ing channels, it searches for an EDS signal

and shows:

Alternate Setup

Follow the steps in this section if:

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

• You selected VCR CABLE/DSS TV or

VCR TVin Step 4 on Page 14

CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

• You selected NO REMOTE in Step 6 on

Page 15

It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to

set the clock using the EDS signal. If the

VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its

clock to the correct time and date, then the

time and date, current channel setting, and

AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appear.

Afterwards, the VCR resets the clock by

the received EDS signal the first time you

turn it off during a day. If the VCR does not

detect a signal within this time, AUTO

CLOCK SET INCOMPLETE appears.

There is probably not an EDS signal avail-

• You use a direct-to-home satellite receiver

and selected YESin Step 8 on Page 17

If the VCR did not control your cable box or di-

rect-to-home satellite receiver in Step 8 on

Page 17, follow Steps 1–4 in “Reprogramming

Tuner Memory” on Page 20 first, then follow

the steps in this section.

1. Be sure your TV shows this screen. If not,

follow Steps 1–4 in “Setting the On-Screen

Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/

Clock” on Page 14.

MENU/ACTION

able in your area. Press

then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on

Page 19 to set the clock.

Notes:

AUT

SET

• Your VCR protects tuner programming for

up to 24 hours in case a power failure

occurs or if the power cord becomes

unplugged. After about 24 hours without

power, the VCR loses the programming.

A CABLE

THE

. . .

KEY

• If you have not connected the VCR to an

antenna, cable box, direct-to-home sat-

ellite receiver, or other signal source

2. Set your cable box to the local PBS station,

then press

cable box or direct-to-home satellite

s. Or if you do not have a

IN FROM ANT.

through the

jack, the VCR

receiver, simply press

does not store any channel in memory.

After you press

s, CHAUTOSETPRO-

CEEDINGand the current channel number

appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans

through the channels and memorizes all

active channels in your area.

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Instead, you see:

------

CK SET

NO CH FOUND

PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA

CABLE CONNECTION THEN

PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN

KEY

4. Repeatedly press

to select the

correct month, then press

------

Manually Setting the Clock

-^D--^S-^T-^:O-^N--

Follow these steps to manually set the clock if

EDS is not available in your area, if you do not

want the VCR to search for an EDS signal, or if

you skipped tuner programming.

KEY

5. Repeat Step 4 to select the correct date,

Notes:

year, and hour, then press

• The clock must be accurately set for proper

automatic timer recording. We suggest you

refer to a radio station or time/temperature

service for the correct time.

6. Repeatedly press or

to select a

minute that is 1 or 2 minutes after the current

time, then press . (For example, if it is 42

minutes past the hour right now, enter 43

minutes.) This gives you time to complete

this procedure before starting the clock.

• If you do not press a button within 5 min-

utes in Steps 2–9, the clock is not set. Start

again from Step 1.

Note: Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock. Be

sure you correctly set AM or PM.

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

7. Repeatedly press

to set DST

(daylight saving time) to ONor OFF.

---------

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.

E: ENGL I S

KEY

8. Press

. SETCOMPLETEDappears.

Note: To exit the programming mode at

any time, press MENU/ACTION.

------

-^D----^O--^N-

ST :

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

SETCLOCK, then press

3. Repeatedly press

KEY

MANUAL, then press

9. Review the information you entered.

If the information is not correct, move the

cursor to the incorrect entry by repeatedly

pressing

(marked to the left of REW on

the remote control) or

correct information.

, then enter the

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When the information is correct and the

time reaches the minute you set in Step 6,

press MENU/ACTION twice. The time you

set appears and the clock starts running.

Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner.

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

To exit the programming mode dur-

ing Steps 2–5, press MENU/ACTION twice.

Note:

Seconds begin counting from 00

when you press MENU/ACTION the second

Note:

time.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight SET

UPCHANNEL, then press

---------

Adding/Erasing Channels

If you followed the steps listed in “Alternate

Setup” on Page 18, we recommend you check

the channels the VCR automatically stored. It

might have stored distant, weak channels that

you normally would not watch, or it might have

missed channels you want to store.

E: ENGLI SH

KEY

3. If necessary, repeatedly press

highlight ANTENNA.

If the tuner stores a channel that you do not

want, repeatedly press (or hold down) CH s or t

or use the remote control’s number buttons to

tune to that channel, then press ADD/DLT.

CHANNELnnDELETEDappears, and the un-

wanted channel is erased from the tuner’s

memory.

NNEL

----

SET UP

T UP

KEY

4. Press

again to select the antenna

To add a channel, enter the desired channel

number using the remote control’s number but-

tons. Then press ADD/DLT. CHANNEL nn

ADDED appears, and the channel is added to

memory.

source (TVor CABLE).

5. Press

press

to highlight AUTO SET, then

. You see:

AUT

SET

Reprogramming Tuner Memory

A CABLE

If you followed the steps listed in “Alternate

Setup” on Page 18, you might want to repro-

gram the VCR’s tuner memory if you later

move or change from an antenna connection to

a cable TV connection.

THE

. . .

KEY

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

then press CH s. (If you do not have a

cable box, simply press CH s.)

You can also quickly erase all settings, in-

Note:

cluding the time, local channels, and pro-

grammed events, then reprogram the tuner’s

memory. See “Resetting the VCR’s Memory” on

Page 25.

After you press CHs, CHAUTOSETPRO-

CEEDINGand the current channel number

appear on the TV screen as the VCR scans

through the channels and memorizes all

active channels in your area.

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7. When the VCR finishes scanning and stor-

ing channels, it searches for an EDS signal

and shows:

Setting the Cable Box

When you change the connections to your

VCR (for example, when you subscribe to a ca-

ble company’s service), follow these steps to

change the antenna system settings.

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

SET UP CHANNEL, then press

see:

. You

It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR to

set the clock using the EDS signal. If the

VCR finds a signal, it automatically sets its

clock to the correct time, and AUTOCLOCK

SETCOMPLETEDappears.

NNEL

----

SET UP

T UP

If the VCR does not detect a signal within this

time, AUTO CLOCK SET INCOMPLETE

appears. There is probably not an EDS sig-

nal available in your area. Press MENU/

ACTION, then see “Manually Setting the

Clock” on Page 19 to set the clock.

KEY

3. Be sure CABLE appears next to

ANTENNA. If not, repeatedly press

to highlight ANTENNA, then press

to select CABLE.

Turning On Auto Clock Set

4. Repeatedly press

to highlight

CABLE/DSSBOXSETUPand press

If you turned off the auto clock set feature and

manually set the VCR’s clock, then find that

EDS is available in your area, you can turn the

auto clock set feature back on. This ensures

that the VCR automatically sets itself to the

correct time after a power failure of less than

24 hours.

You see:

S B

KEY

Follow these steps to turn on auto clock set.

5. If necessary, repeatedly press

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

the remote control to highlight CABLE/DSS

BOX VCR TV. Then press

menu.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

The display prompts you to select the

cable box’s output channel number.

Repeatedly press CH s or t to select the

SETCLOCK, then press

3. If necessary, press

to highlight

number, then press

6. Follow Steps 5–8 under “Setting the On-

Screen Language/Connection Type/

Remote Code/Clock” on Page 14.

AUTOCLOCKSET, then press

4. Press CH s. The VCR searches for an EDS

signal and, if it finds one, automatically

sets its clock to the correct time. If the VCR

does not find an EDS signal, follow the

steps under “Manually Setting the Clock”

on Page 19.

7. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION

twice.

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Changing the On-Screen Language

USING THE VCR’S REMOTE

CONTROL WITH YOUR TV AND

CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE

RECEIVER

Follow these steps to change the on-screen

programming language.

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

In addition to controlling your VCR, the remote

control can operate the basic functions of your

TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite re-

ceiver.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight the

. (The

fifth menu selection, then press

title of the fifth menu selection differs

depending on the language currently

selected.)

If you followed the steps listed in “Setting the

On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Re-

mote Code/Clock” on Page 14 and the VCR

successfully tuned the channel you specified in

Step 8, that means the remote control is al-

ready programmed to control your equipment.

Skip to the paragraph after Step 3 in this sec-

tion to learn how to use the remote control to

operate your equipment.

---------

E: ENGL I S

KEY

English

If you followed the steps listed in “Setting the

On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Re-

mote Code/Clock” on Page 14 and the VCR

did not tune the channel you specified in Step

8, follow these steps to program the remote

control with the correct manufacturer’s code(s)

for, and to learn how to use the remote to oper-

ate, your equipment.

---------

ONES

E: ESPAÑO

Español

Note: Some brands have more than one code

listed in the charts. If a code does not work with

your TV, cable box, or direct-to-home satellite

receiver, try another. The listed codes might

not work with all models from the listed manu-

facturers.

---------

OSCO

UPPLEM

: FRANÇA I S

1. Find the code for your TV and cable box or

direct-to-home satellite receiver in the fol-

lowing charts.

Français

3. Repeatedly press

until the desired lan-

guage appears next to the fifth item.

TV BRAND

Fisher

CODE

4. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION.

Goldstar

Hitachi

JVC

15, 16, 17

Magnavox

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TV BRAND

CODE

CABLE BOX

BRAND

CODE

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

Quasar

RadioShack

RCA

07, 13

Macom

31, 79

25, 26

01, 02

Magnavox

Matsushita

Movietime

01, 02

16, 17, 101

01, 02, 15, 16, 17

29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 42,

44, 88

Realistic

Samsung

Sanyo

01, 02, 15, 16, 17

NSC

32, 38, 40

Oak

10, 11, 46, 99

44, 88

Optimus

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Pulsar

Sharp

06, 07

16, 17, 101

13, 20, 23, 24, 96

05, 06, 78

Sony

Sylvania

Toshiba

Zenith

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

85, 88

RadioShack

RCA

44, 88

16, 17, 101

44, 51, 88

CABLE BOX

BRAND

CODE

Realistic

Regal

14, 41

Archer

01, 29, 44, 88, 91

Regency

Rembrandt

Salora

Cableview

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

85, 88

29, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88

68, 72

Citizen

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

85, 88

Samsung

Scientific Atlanta

Sheritech

SL Marx

Sprucer

32, 40, 42, 78, 94

08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90

Curtis

08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90

01, 29, 44, 88, 91

37, 67, 71

Diamond

Drake

32, 40, 42, 78, 94

16, 17, 101

Eagle

13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

62, 98

Stargate

04, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44,

52, 63, 78, 85, 88, 94

Eastern

GC Brand

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

85, 88

Sylvania

Teknika

Gemini Regal

04, 85

Telecaption

Teleview

Texscan

Tocom

77, 92

General Electric

32, 40, 42, 78, 94

18, 19

General Instru-

ment

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,

83, 85, 91, 93, 95

01, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49,

Hamlin

14, 15, 28, 41, 97, 100,

102

Toshiba

Hitachi

Jerrold

31, 79

Uniden Satellite

Unika

65, 69

01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,

83, 85, 91, 93, 95

01, 29, 44, 88, 91

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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 and cable box or direct-to-home satel-

lite receiver.

CABLE BOX

CODE

BRAND

Universal

Viewstar

42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88

13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,

62, 98

Videoway

Vid Tech

Vidter

07, 23, 50

To use the remote control, press the button for

the device you want to control—TV, DSS/CABLE,

or VCR. Then press the desired function button.

Zenith

07, 23, 50

Notes:

• The codes you programmed might be

erased if you remove the batteries from the

remote control (to replace them, for exam-

ple). If this happens, re-enter the codes

after you replace the batteries.

SATELLITE

RECEIVER

BRAND

CODE

Hitachi/Hughes

104

105

• Some TVs, cable boxes, and direct-to-

home satellite receivers might require that

you manually turn on the power for that

device.

Magnavox/Uniden

106

Panasonic

RCA

109

108

107

103

• Your TV, cable box, or direct-to-home sat-

ellite receiver might have functions that the

VCR’s remote control will not operate.

Sony

• You can use the number buttons to select a

channel number on your TV and cable box

or direct-to-home satellite receiver. How-

ever, some TVs and cable boxes or direct-

to-home satellite receivers might require

that you press DISP/ENT after entering the

channel number.

Toshiba

2. While holding down TV, enter the code

number for your TV using the number but-

tons. Or, while holding down DSS/CABLE

enter the code number for your cable box

or direct-to-home satellite receiver.

• VOL +/– works to adjust the TV volume in

any operation mode (VCR, TV, or CATV).

Precede a single-digit code number with a

0 — for example, 01, 02, and so on. To

enter a three-digit number, press 100, then

enter the second and third digits in the

code number.

• When you press TV or DSS/CABLE then

press MENU/ACTION or PROG, NOW TV/

CABLE/DSS MODE PLEASE PUSH VCR

KEY ON REMOTE appears, and TV or

CAbL flash for about 5 seconds then dis-

appear. Press VCR to set the remote con-

trol to VCR operation mode.

3. Try operating your TV and cable box or

direct-to-home satellite receiver using the

VCR’s remote control. First press TV or

DSS/CABLE, then try pressing POWER,

INPUT, CH s or t, and VOL +/– for TV opera-

tion; or POWER and CH s or t for cable box

or direct-to-home satellite receiver opera-

tion.

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RESETTING THE VCR’S

MEMORY

You can erase all settings (including the time,

local channels, and programmed events) at

any time. Eject any loaded tape, then hold

PLAY

CHANNEL

s on the VCR for

down

and

about 5 seconds until it turns itself off. All set-

tings are cleared.

The next time you turn on the VCR, it performs

its initial setup sequence. See “Setting the On-

Screen Language/Connection Type/Remote

Code/Clock” on Page 14.

TURNING THE ERROR BEEP

ON/OFF

Your VCR is preset to sound a beep through

your TV when you enter invalid or incomplete

information. However, you can turn the beep

off or on at any time.

Follow these steps to turn off the beep.

MENU/ACTION

1. Press

menu.

to display the main

2. If necessary, repeatedly press

FAST-F

highlight SETUPVCR, then press

PLAY

STOP

FAST-F

3. Repeatedly press

to high-

to select

light BEEPER. Then press

OFF.

------

ACK

KEY

MENU/ACTION

4. Press

twice to exit.

To turn the beep on again, repeat these steps

and select ONin Step 3.

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OPERATION

Note: If you are using a TV/monitor con-

nected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video mode.

WATCHING TV

Using the TV’s Tuner

2. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR

To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turn

off the VCR or repeatedly press TV/VCR until

VCR disappears.

appears.

3. To manually select a channel, you can

press CH s or t to have the tuner automati-

cally advance to the next channel stored in

the tuner’s memory.

Note: If you are using a TV/monitor connected

to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, be

sure to set the TV/monitor to its TV mode.

CH s when the tuner is

Note: If you press

at the highest programmed channel or CH t

when the tuner is at the lowest pro-

grammed channel, the VCR enters the

audio/video mode and LINE1 or LINE2

appears on the TV (see “Selecting the Sig-

nal to Record” on Page 39). Continue to

press CH s or t until the highest or lowest

programmed channel appears.

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.

Using the VCR’s Tuner

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.

Or, to directly select a channel, press the

number buttons on the remote control for

the desired channel.

Notes:

• Precede a single-digit number with a 0

— for example, 01, 02, and so on.

• Channels 2–13 are the same for VHF and

cable TV, and cable companies usually

number them as they appear on the dis-

play.

• To enter a three-digit number, press 100,

then enter the second and third digits in

the channel number.

• 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

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.

• If you want to receive MTS stereo or SAP

broadcasts, see “Receiving/Recording

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts” on Page 39.

Channel Caption

You can assign call letters (such as ABC or

CBS) to a channel so the call letters appear

with the channel number on the TV when you

select the channel. You can select from the

VCR’s 24 preset call letter combinations and

create up to 10 call letter combinations of your

own.

• Two cable channels are designated for

audio only.

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

nel as the VCR’s 3-CH-4 switch.

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Follow these steps to assign any of the VCR’s

24 preset call letter combinations to stations in

your area.

9. Review the entered information. If any

number is not correct, repeatedly press

, or

to highlight the wrong

to change the number,

entry. Use

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

or ADD/DLT to delete the number.

menu.

10. Press MENU/ACTION four times to exit.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

. You

SET UP CHANNEL, then press

see:

Follow these steps to manually create and as-

tions.

NNE

----

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

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

MANUAL CAPTION, then press

see:

. You

KEY

----

3. If necessary, repeatedly press

APT

highlight CHANNELCAPTION, then press

----

4. If necessary, repeatedly press

KEY

highlight PRESET CAPTION, then press

. You see:

3. Repeatedly press

to select the

. The cur-

----

channel number, then press

sor moves to the dashes to the right of the

channel number.

Channels already assigned with pre-

Note:

set call letters or deleted from the VCR’s

KEY

memory do not appear as you press

5. Press

. The cursor moves to the dashes

to the right of ABC.

4. Repeatedly press (or hold down)

to display the first character of the station’s

name. Then press to set the character.

6. Repeatedly press

to change the

channel number. When the correct channel

number for the ABC station in your area

appears, press

The characters change in the following

order.

. The cursor moves to

the next preset caption in sequence.

BLANK

—

Only the channel numbers stored in

Note:

VCR tuner memory appear.

Repeat this step to enter other characters

(up to a total of four).

7. Press . The cursor moves to the dashes

to the right of the selected preset caption.

To correct an error, press

Note:

Or, repeatedly press

another caption.

to select

to move the cursor to the right or left, then

enter the correct character. To clear the call

letters, press ADD/DLT.

8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each preset cap-

tion you want to assign.

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5. Repeatedly press

to highlight a chan-

During playback, the VCR automati-

Note:

nel number, then repeat Steps 3 and 4 to

create more call letter combinations (up to

10).

cally adjusts tracking, but you can manu-

ally adjust it if necessary (see “Tracking”

on Page 30).

6. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION four

3. To choose the type of audio you want to

hear during playback, press SAP/HiFi until

an arrow appears next to the desired audio

mode indicator (HiFior NORMAL) on the

TV screen.

times to exit.

VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE

If you play a tape recorded on a

Note:

standard VCR, the VCR plays the standard

audio track, regardless of the audio output

setting.

Loading a Video Tape

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

nel as the VCR’s 3-CH-4 switch.

4. To stop playback before the end of the

If you are using a TV/monitor that is

tape, press STOP.

Note:

connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

5. To eject the tape, press STOP EJECT on

the VCR.

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.

Notes:

• If the tape reaches the end before you

press STOP or STOP EJECT on the VCR,

the VCR automatically stops the tape and

completely rewinds it. If the erase-pro-

tection tab has been removed, the VCR

then ejects the cassette.

• When the VCR is off, you can press STOP

EJECT on the VCR to eject a tape. The

VCR turns on, ejects the tape, then turns

itself back off.

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 38).

TAPE MOTION CONTROLS

Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual

Never insert anything except a VHS

Caution:

video cassette into the cassette compartment.

Anything else might damage the VCR.

While a tape is stopped, press FAST-F to ad-

vance the tape quickly or REW to rewind it. You

cannot see the picture or hear sound when you

use fast-forward or rewind, but you can use the

counter to locate a specific section of tape.

Playing a Video Tape

1. Load a video tape.

If you press POWER while a tape is re-

Note:

winding, REWIND POWER OFF appears.

The VCR automatically turns itself off when re-

winding is complete.

2. If playback does not automatically begin,

press PLAY. The VCR plays the tape.

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To use visual search so you can see the pic-

ture, be sure VCR appears, then begin tape

playback. Press FAST-F to search forward or

REW to search in reverse. Press PLAY to return

to normal playback.

quality is lower than during normal playback.

Slow motion picture quality is best with tapes

recorded at the SP or SLP speed.

Notes:

• If you leave the VCR in the slow-motion

mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing

the tape to protect the video heads.

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 SLP speed (see “Re-

cording Speeds/Tape Selection” on Page 38).

• If the slow-motion picture is poor, hold

down CH s or t until the picture improves.

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance

REAL-TIME COUNTER

Freeze-frame lets you pause the tape to view a

single frame. Press PAUSE during playback to

freeze the picture. Press PAUSE again or PLAY

to return to normal playback.

Using the Counter

Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tape

has been running. To see the counter on the

TV screen, press DISP/ENT on the remote con-

trol.

During freeze-frame, picture quality is lower

than during normal playback. The picture quali-

ty is best with recordings made at the SP or

SLP speed (see “Recording Speeds/Tape Se-

lection” on Page 38).

The counter resets to 0:00:00each time you

put in a tape. To manually reset the counter,

press COUNTER RESET.

Notes:

The real-time counter might stop if you

Note:

• If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame

mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing

the tape to protect the video heads.

fast-forward or rewind through a blank section

on the tape. This is normal.

• To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze-

frame picture, hold down CH s or t until the

picture is clear.

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. This lets you quickly return to a selected

place on the tape later.

During freeze-frame, you can advance the pic-

ture one frame at a time by repeatedly pressing

SLOW. This feature works best with video cas-

settes recorded at the SP or SLP speed. Press

PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.

Follow these steps to use the zero search func-

tion.

1. Press COUNTER RESET at the location you

want to return to later. The counter resets

to 0:00:00.

Slow Motion

To start slow motion playback, while a tape is

playing, press SLOW. Press SLOW again or

PLAY to return to normal playback. During slow

motion, the sound is muted and the picture

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2. When you want to return to the selected

location, stop the tape, then press C/A

SKIP/ZERO. The tape rewinds or fast-

forwards and automatically stops when it

reaches 0:00:00.

VCR LOCK

You can lock all of the VCR’s buttons except

CH s or t, MENU/ACTION, PROG, TV/VCR,

COUNTER RESET, ADD/DLT, POWER, and

STOP EJECT. This is handy, for example, if you

want to keep children from changing the VCR’s

timer settings.

Notes:

• If you press REW to rewind the tape past

0:00:00, the time appears with a minus

(–) sign.

With the lock set, previously set timer re-

Note:

cordings still record and you can insert or eject

a tape.

• The counter does not work with blank

tapes or blank portions of partially

recorded tapes.

To lock the VCR, eject a cassette if loaded,

then hold down RECORD/TIME on the VCR until

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED appears. To unlock

the VCR, hold down RECORD/TIME on the VCR

until VCRLOCKOFFappears.

TRACKING

The auto tracking system automatically adjusts

tracking when you start playback.

If the clock is set, the VCR cancels the

Note:

lock automatically after about 24 hours.

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 tracking, hold

down CH s or t. To return to automatic tracking,

press CH s and t on the VCR at the same time

or turn the power off then back on.

Notes:

• You might need to slightly readjust tracking

for each tape you play.

• If the sound of a recording made on

another VHS Hi-Fi VCR is poor (and Hi-

Fidoes not appear), you might be able to

improve it by adjusting the tracking. Hi-

Fiappears when the tracking is correctly

adjusted.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

3. Repeatedly press

so NOISYCH

SPECIAL DISPLAYS

BLUEBACKis highlighted. Then press

to select ONor OFF.

Blue Screen Display

------

The VCR displays a blue screen on the TV

when you select the VCR mode, play unre-

corded portions of a tape, or when you tune to

a weak TV station. However, you can turn the

blue screen display feature on or off.

ACK

KEY

Notes:

4. Press MENU/ACTION twice to exit.

• You cannot record the blue screen on a

tape in the VCR.

On-Screen Display

• If you tune to a weak TV station, the VCR

mutes the sound when it displays the blue

screen.

To view your VCR’s current operating mode

and other information about your VCR, press

DISP/ENT (display/enter). You see the current

audio mode the VCR is set to (STEREO, SAP,

or MONO), the current function, time, channel,

counter, and tape speed. Press DISP/ENT

again to clear the display.

• The blue screen also appears if you set

the VCR to the audio/video mode when

the R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO IN 1 jacks are not

receiving any signals. You cannot turn off

the blue screen in this case.

Follow these steps to turn the blue screen fea-

ture on or off.

Notes:

• The current audio mode automatically dis-

appears after about 5 seconds.

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

• You also see the remaining recording time

while a timed recording is in progress (see

“Immediate Recording” on Page 39).

2. If necessary, repeatedly press

highlight SETUPVCR. Then press

---------

Function Indicators

E: ENGL I S

When you press a function button (such as

STOP), the selected function’s indicator (such

as STOP) appears on the TV screen for about

4 seconds. When you change the channel, the

new channel number (and call letters, if you set

them) appear on the TV screen for about 3

seconds.

KEY

Note: If you play back a poor quality or dam-

aged tape, the function indicator might not ap-

pear.

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3. If necessary, repeatedly press

SKIPPING COMMERCIALS

to highlight SETUPCOMMERCIAL ADV.

Your VCR’s Commercial Advance feature

lets you quickly skip over commercials record-

ed onto a tape while you view it, without having

ATURE

----

AL ADV.

FAST-F

C/A SKIP/ZERO

to continually press

During recording, Commercial Advance stores in

memory the locations of the beginnings and end-

ings of commercials. After recording is over, the

VCR replays the tape and marks the beginnings/

endings on the tape itself.

KEY

4. Press

. You see:

SET UP COMMERC

C/A RECORD

AL ADV.

C/A P

LAY

Then, when you play back the recording, you can

set the VCR so it detects and skips over the

marked commercials automatically or only when

you press a key.

SET

END

T :

KEY

ACT KEY

Notes:

5. If necessary, repeatedly press

to highlight C/ARECORD, then press

to select ONor OFF.

• The recording must be at least 15 minutes

long for Commercial Advance to work.

MENU/ACTION

6. When you finish, press

twice.

• The effectiveness of Commercial Advance

varies with the different methods stations

use to broadcast commercials. It is possi-

ble that Commercial Advance might not

work with every broadcast you watch.

If you selected ON, the VCR asks if you want it

to mark commercials when you stop recording

or turn the VCR off.

• Commercial Advance might skip part of a

program if there are frequent dark and

quiet scenes.

• If you want the VCR to mark commercials

when you stop recording, press .

• If you want the VCR to mark commercials

• Commercial Advance does not erase com-

mercials from the tape; it simply marks

them.

when you turn it off, press .

Notes:

• It takes several minutes for the VCR to

mark the recording.

Turning Commercial Advance

Marking On/Off

• The VCR marks commercials in a timer

recording after the recording stops (see

“Automatic Timer Recording” on Page 43).

Follow these steps to have the VCR automati-

cally memorize the beginnings and endings of

commercials while it records a program, so it

can mark the tape later.

• If the interval between two timer recordings

is not long enough to allow commercial

marking, the VCR waits until after the next

timer recording.

MENU/ACTION

1. Press

menu.

to display the main

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

SETUPFEATURE, then press

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• The VCR can store up to eight timer

recording settings and 45 commercial loca-

tions in memory at one time. When the

memory becomes full, the remaining com-

mercials 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 setting

returns to OFFif there is a power failure.

commercials in about

8 to 12 seconds if the

tape speed is SLP

(see “Recording

Speeds/Tape Selec-

tion” on Page 38). If it

is 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.

Selecting a Commercial Advance

Tape Playback Option

Are commercials still Yes.

recorded on the tape?

Follow these steps to select how the VCR op-

erates when you play any marked tape.

Does Commercial

Advance work at all

recording speeds?

Yes.

1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

Does Commercial

Advance still work if I

mark the tape and

remove it from the

VCR, then play it back

later?

Yes.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

SETUPFEATURE, then press

3. Repeatedly press or

to highlight

SET UP COMMERCIAL ADV., then

press

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

4. Repeatedly press

to highlight

to select

C/APLAYBACK, then press

AUTOor MANUAL.

Advance.

AUTO — The VCR automatically skips

marked commercial blocks.

Can I mark a record- No.

ing that was made on

another VCR?

MANUAL — The VCR skips commercials

only when you press C/A SKIP/ZERO during

playback.

5. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION

twice to exit.

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GO TO PREVIEW — The VCR searches

for and plays the first preview. If it does not

find a preview, the VCR starts normal play-

back. To skip to the next preview, press

SKIPPING/SELECTING

PREVIEWS

Your VCR’s Movie Advance feature lets you

skip the previews at the beginning of many pur-

chased or rented movies, or select a specific

preview to watch.

INDEX/M/A SKIP

5. When you finish, press

Note: Movie Advance works only with tapes

recorded in the SP speed that have the

erase-protection tab removed.

USING INDEX SEARCH

Your VCR has the VHS Index Search System.

Each time you start recording, the VCR auto-

matically marks the tape with an index mark at

that location. You can locate the recording you

want to play or skip the recording(s) you don’t

want to watch by either entering the number of

index marks or by scanning. The VCR searches

forward or backward from the current location.

1. Load a tape. When the VCR automatically

STOP

starts playback, press

INDEX/M/A SKIP

. You see:

2. Press

ODE

Notes:

• Since the VCR does not display the index

marks, we recommend you list the record-

ings on each tape in order on the tape’s

box, to make it easier to locate a particular

recording on the tape.

3. Repeatedly press

to highlight

MOVIE ADVANCE

, then press

4. Repeatedly press

or to select GO

• Index search might not function properly

when two or more index marks are close to

each other.

TO START OF MOVIE or GO TO PRE-

VIEW.

NCE

• If you do not press any button within 10

seconds after you select INDEXSEARCH,

the VCR cancels index search.

• If you activate the direct access index

search at a tape position very close to an

index mark, the VCR might not count that

mark. See “Direct Access Index Search”

on Page 35.

GO TO START OF MOVIE — The VCR

automatically skips any previews at the

beginning of the tape and advances to the

start of the movie. SEARCHING FOR

START OF MOVIE appears. When the

VCR finds the beginning of the movie, THE

MOVIE IS READY. PUSH PLAY TO

STARTappears.

• Recording over an index mark erases that

index mark.

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5. Then press

mark or

to skip forward to that index

to skip backward. When the

Direct Access Index Search

1. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP. You see:

tape reaches the selected index mark, the

VCR starts normal playback.

ODE

Index Scan

EARCH

1. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP while the VCR is

stopped or playing a tape. SELECT

SEARCHMODEappears.

Notes:

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

• PROGRAM INDEX SEARCH appears

only when there is timer recording on the

program index list. See “Automatic

Timer Recording” on Page 43.

INDEX SEARCH, then press

INDEXappears.

3. Press

to start the scan. AUTO

INDEX SEARCH appears and the VCR

starts to fast-forward or rewind. As the tape

passes an index mark, the VCR plays at

normal speed for 10 seconds, then

resumes fast-forwarding or rewinding.

• This screen appears only if the video

cassette you use has the erase-protec-

tion tab in place.

• MOVIE ADVANCE appears only when

the tape has its erase-protection tab

removed.

4. When you see the recording you want,

press PLAY. Normal playback starts.

• SELECT SEARCH MODE does not

appear when there is no timer-recorded

program in the program index list.

INDEX appears on the top of the

screen instead. Skip to Step 4.

Program Index Search

(Timer Recording only)

The program index search looks for a timer-

recorded program in a program index list, then

searches for a program you specify.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

INDEX SEARCH. You see:

ODE

The VCR automatically adds recorded pro-

grams to the program index list. However,

when you eject the tape or press any function

button such as REW or PLAY then record a new

program using normal recording, any previous

program is erased from the list.

EARCH

3. Press

. INDEXappears.

1. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP. You see:

4. Use the number keys to enter the number

of index marks you want to skip.

ODE

For example, if the tape is at the second

recording (index mark 2) and you want to

watch the seventh recording (at index mark

7), enter 5 to skip past index marks 3

through 6. Or, if the tape is at index mark 9

and you want to watch the recording at

index mark 3, enter 7 to skip backward past

index marks 9 through 4.

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2. Press

to highlight PROGRAM

. You see:

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. AUTO

REPEAT appears while the VCR rewinds the

tape to the beginning.

INDEXSEARCH, then press

EGOR

ORTS

NBC

CBC

NBC

EDY

Once you select the repeat play mode, it re-

mains on even after you turn off the VCR.

/A SKIP

To turn off repeat play, repeat these steps and

select OFFin Step 3.

3. Repeatedly press

to select the

to start

program you want, then press

the search.

TIME STAMP

When the tape reaches the selected program,

the VCR starts normal playback.

Your VCR is preset to automatically mark the

tape at the beginning of each recording with

this information:

REPEAT PLAY

• Date

Follow these steps to have the VCR automati-

cally rewind and repeat playback of a tape

(from the beginning to the end of the record-

ing), instead of having the tape automatically

rewind and eject.

• Start time

• Scheduled stop time (for timer recording

only)

• Channel number

Note: Portions of a tape that have been record-

ed once then erased are not considered blank.

• Station name (if channel caption is set) —

(see “Channel Caption” on Page 26)

MENU/

1. While the tape is stopped, press

• Category (for timer recording only)

ACTION

to display the main menu.

Then, when you play the tape from the begin-

ning, the information appears on the TV screen

for about 7 seconds, then disappears.

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

. The VCR

SET UP VCR, then press

highlights REPEATPLAY.

Follow these steps to turn the time stamp dis-

play feature on or off.

3. Press

. ONappears.

------

MENU/ACTION

1. Press

menu.

to display the main

ACK

2. Repeatedly press

to highlight

SETUPFEATURE, then press

KEY

---------

MENU/ACTION

4. Press

5. Press

twice.

PLAY

to start repeat playback. REP

E: ENGL I S

appears.

KEY

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3. If necessary press

to highlight

TIMESTAMP, then press

to select ON

or OFF.

ATURE

----

AL ADV.

KEY

Note: The VCR still records time stamp

information even if you select OFF(to turn

off the display feature) in Step 3.

MENU/ACTION

4. Press

twice to exit.

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RECORDING

There are four ways to record using your VCR:

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.

• Immediate recording — to record a broad-

cast as you watch it or record one program

on the VCR while you watch another on

the TV.

This table shows the maximum recording times

for different-length tapes at the various record-

ing speeds.

• VCR Plus+ recording — to record a broad-

cast using the VCR Plus+ feature.

• Automatic timer recording — to record a

broadcast at a time you set.

TAPE

LENGTH

1 hour

SLP

• Dubbing — to record from another tape or

video source.

T-60

2 hours

3 hours

(60 min.)

(120 min.)

(180 min.)

Notes:

T-120

T-160

2 hours

(120 min.)

4 hours

(240 min.)

6 hours

(360 min.)

• Your VCR automatically records the audio

signal and adjusts the sound level while it

records.

2²/³hours

(160 min.)

5¹/³hours

(320 min.)

8 hours

(480 min.)

• The video cassette you use for recording

must have the erase-protection tab in

place. If the tab is removed, the cassette

automatically ejects if you try to record on it

(see “Erase Protection”).

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.

RECORDING SPEEDS/TAPE

SELECTION

This VCR can record at three speeds: SP

(standard play), LP (long play), and SLP (super

long play).

SP is the fastest recording speed and results in

the highest quality picture. LP and SLP record

more slowly and use less tape, but the picture

quality is not as high as a recording made at

the SP speed.

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.

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

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SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO

RECORD

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

Recording a Program as You

Watch It

You can select the signal to record — from the

IN FROM ANT.

jack or an audio/video source —

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 so it

stops recording automatically.

in either of these ways.

INPUT

• Repeatedly press

until the desired

input source appears — LINE 1or LINE

2 for an audio/video source, or a channel

number for broadcast signals.

Note: If you are watching the program on a TV/

R-

monitor that is connected to the VCR’s

Select LINE 1 for recording signals from

AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT

jacks, set the TV/monitor

R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1

the back

jacks,

to its video mode and skip Steps 2 and 3.

or LINE 2 for recording signals from the

1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.

AV2

front

jacks.

2. Set the TV’s tuner to the same channel as

• Repeatedly press

s or t to set the VCR to

3-CH-4

on the back of the VCR.

the desired broadcast channel or to one

channel higher than the highest channel

number (or one channel lower than the low-

est channel number) for an audio/video

source.

TV/VCR

3. Press

until VCR appears.

4. Load a blank cassette, or one that you

want to record over, into the VCR.

SPEED

5. Repeatedly press

on the remote

control until the desired recording speed

(SP, LP, or SLP) appears.

RECEIVING/RECORDING

STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS

6. Select the signal to record (see “Selecting

the Signal to Record”).

The VCR has three channels for audio record-

ing — two (left and right) stereo channels on

the Hi-Fi track, and one monaural channel on

the standard track.

7. Set the audio recording mode to the

desired setting. See “Receiving/Recording

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts.”

REC/TIME

8. Press

. The VCR starts to record.

DISP/ENT

Press

to display the audio programs

available on the broadcast you are currently

tuned to. STEREO, SAP, and MONOappear on

the TV screen, and STEREO and/or SAP might

appear on the VCR’s display. On the TV screen,

(((appears on the left of STEREOand/or SAP

when available. For example, if a station broad-

casts mono (monaural) and SAP signals, (((

SAP appears on the TV screen and SAP ap-

pears on the VCR’s display.

Note: To record without a set recording

length, skip Step 9.

REC/TIME

9. Press

length appears on the TV screen. Repeat-

REC/TIME

again. The recording

edly press

to advance the timer

to the desired recording length. The

recording length advances in 30-minute

increments up to 2 hours, then in 1-hour

increments up to 4 hours.

The arrow to the right of the audio mode display

indicates the current audio mode. To select the

audio mode when the broadcast has a stereo or

Notes:

• To ensure that you record the entire pro-

gram, set the recording length to longer

than the program length.

SAP/Hi-Fi

SAP signal, repeatedly press

until the

arrow mark points to the desired mode.

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• To display the remaining recording time,

RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+

press DISP/ENT during a timed recording.

The VCR’s VCR Plus+ Easy Taping feature

lets you easily record TV programs by using

the PlusCodes shown in most TV program list-

ings.

• To temporarily stop the tape during a

recording, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE

again to resume recording. If you leave

the VCR paused for about 5 minutes,

the VCR automatically stops.

• If the cassette’s erase protection tab has

been removed, the VCR ejects the cas-

sette and CHECK CASSETTE RECORD

TAB appears. Use another cassette, or

place a piece of heavy plastic tape over

the erase-protection tab hole.

Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide

Channels

Most television guides contain a list of two-digit

numbers called guide channels or VCR Plus+

channel numbers. Each broadcast/cable TV

channel is assigned one of these numbers.

10. Press STOP to stop recording at any time

before it automatically stops.

Notes:

• Before you can record using VCR Plus+,

you must first set the VCR’s guide chan-

nels so your VCR can recognize the Plus-

Codes published in your television guide.

Recording One Program on the VCR

While You Watch Another on the TV

1. Follow Steps 1–9 of “Recording a Program

as You Watch It” on Page 39.

• You can find a guide channel listing for

your area in the TV section of most Sunday

newspapers and other TV listings. In some

listings, the guide channel numbers are

listed next to the station’s call letters.

2. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR disap-

pears.

If you are watching the program on a

Note:

TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR’s

R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/

monitor to its TV mode.

• You only need to set the VCR Plus+ guide

channels once. The channels stay in mem-

ory even if the VCR’s power is interrupted

for an extended period of time.

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

watch.

• Before you start, be sure you have com-

pleted all connections, set the clock, set

the on-screen programming language,

selected the input signal, and programmed

all the channels available in your area.

4. Press STOP to stop recording at any time

before it automatically stops.

Follow these steps to set the guide channels.

1. Using the list of guide channels in your

television guide as a reference, write down

the following information about each sta-

tion in your area:

• Station name/call letters

• Guide channel number for the station

• Channel number you select on the TV,

cable box, or VCR to tune the station

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2. For each station, compare the station’s

guide channel number with the number

you select on the TV, cable box, or VCR to

tune to the station. If the numbers match,

cross that station off of the list.

to change the number or ADD/DLT to delete

it.

10. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION

three times to exit.

3. If a tape is playing, press STOP.

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

4. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main

menu.

Most television guides list a 1- to 8-digit num-

ber called a PlusCode next to many of the

listed programs. You can use these PlusCodes

to easily program your VCR to record broad-

casts.

5. Repeatedly press

to highlight SET

UPCHANNEL, then press

6. Repeatedly press or

to highlight

VCRPlus+CHSETUP, then press

You can set the VCR to record as many as

eight broadcasts, including any timer programs

you want to set up (see “Automatic Timer Re-

cording” on Page 43).

You see this screen if you selected a cable

box or direct-to-home satellite receiver as

your input source.

SET UP

ABLE

You can set the VCR to record at any time on a

specific day, at the same time each week, or

the same time Monday through Friday.

KEY

Before you start, be sure you have set the VCR

Plus+ guide channels for your area (see “Set-

ting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channels” on

Page 40).

You see this screen if you selected an

external antenna as your input source.

SET UP

The VCR can record only one broadcast

Note:

at a time. If you schedule recording of broad-

casts on different channels that start at the

same time, the VCR records the lowest timer

number. For more information about timer

numbers, see “Setting a Timer” on Page 44.

KEY

7. Press

to highlight the guide chan-

. The cur-

nel you want to set, then press

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

sor moves to the right of the guide channel

you selected.

nel as the VCR’s 3-CH-4 switch.

If you are using a TV/monitor that is

connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

OUT jacks, set it to its video mode.

Note:

8. Repeatedly press

to select a

CABLECHor TVCHnumber. Then press

to set the number.

2. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you

want to record over, into the VCR. The

VCR turns on.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each remaining

channel number.

If the channel number is not correct, re-

3. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR

peatedly press

then

to select

appears.

the correct number. Then press

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4. Press PROG. You see:

DAILY (Monday-Friday) program mode).

• To erase a VCR Plus+ program, press

------

ADD/DLT.

9. Repeatedly press

to select a pre-

set program category that you see when

you view the program index — DRAMA,

MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE, SPORTS, or

N/A(not applicable). Then press

10. If you want to change the displayed tape

speed, repeatedly press or on the

If the clock is not set, PLEASESET

Note:

CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING ap-

pears, then the clock-setting screen ap-

pears. Set the clock as described in “Man-

ually Setting the Clock” on Page 19, then

continue with Step 5.

remote control until the speed you want

(SP, LP, or SLP) flashes.

11. Repeat Steps 4–10 for each PlusCode you

5. If necessary, press

to highlight

want to enter.

VCR Plus+PROGRAM, then press

12. Press PROG twice. TURN VCR OFF FOR

TIMER RECORDING appears on the TV

screen. (If you connected a cable box to

the VCR, AND LEAVE CABLE BOX

POWERONalso appears).

6. Find the PlusCode in your television guide

for the broadcast you want to record, then

use the number keys on the remote control

to enter the PlusCode.

If you make a mistake while entering

Note:

13. Press POWER to turn off the VCR’s power.

a PlusCode, repeatedly press

to delete

TIMERappears.

the PlusCode number, then re-enter the

correct PlusCode number.

Important:

7. Press PROG.

• Be sure that the VCR displays TIMER

when you turn it off. If it does not appear,

check your programming.

8. Press 1, 2, or 3 on the remote control to

select the desired program mode (ONE

TIME, DAILY(MON-FRI), or WEEKLY).

You see the recording time and date corre-

sponding to the PlusCode you entered.

• If you set the VCR to record a CATV pro-

gram through a cable box or direct-to-

home satellite receiver, be sure to leave

the cable box or direct-to-home satellite

receiver turned on before the timer pro-

gram starts.

ART

TOP

12:

00P

125

--^A-----------^S-^P-

• If the VCR is not set to select channels on

your cable box or direct-to-home satellite

receiver, be sure to leave the cable box or

direct-to-home satellite receiver turned on

and set it to the channel you want to

record.

TEGOR

KEY

Notes

• INVALID ENTRY flashes under the

PlusCode on the TV screen if you enter

an invalid PlusCode, or if the PlusCode

and program mode do not match (for

example, if you enter the PlusCode for a

Saturday broadcast and select the

• The VCR only records with VCR Plus+

when the VCR is off at the recording start

time.

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Checking/Changing VCR Plus+

Programs

AUTOMATIC TIMER

RECORDING

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

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

timers to record any combination of weekly,

daily, or one-time events.

nel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.

Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that is

connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/

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).

VCR until VCR appears.

3. Press PROG. You see:

------

GRA

Notes:

• The VCR can record only one broadcast at

a time. If you set the VCR’s timer to record

broadcasts on different channels that start

at the same time, the VCR only records the

broadcast that has the lowest timer num-

ber (see “Checking/Changing Timers” on

Page 45).

4. Repeatedly press

to select

. The

TIMER PROGRAM, then press

first four timer settings appear.

STOP CH SPD

2 : 00

08 SP

• If two timer settings overlap, the one that

starts first has priority. The VCR begins

recording the second broadcast after the

set time for the first broadcast is over.

• The VCR must be off at the start time you

set for it to begin an automatic timer

recording.

5. Repeatedly press

to select the

setting you want to change, then press

• If there is a power failure of more than 1

minute during a timer recording, the

recording does not resume after power is

restored.

6. Follow Steps 8–13 under “Timer Recording

with VCR Plus+” on Page 41 to correct the

selected setting.

7. When you finish, press PROG again, then

• If there is a power failure of more than 1

minute before a start time, the VCR loses

the clock setting and therefore does not

start automatic timer recording. However, if

you have an EDS channel in your area and

set the VCR to automatically set the clock

from the EDS signal, the clock is reset

within 10 minutes after power is restored,

and the VCR records at the set time(s).

turn off the VCR.

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8. Repeatedly press (or hold down)

to select an empty timer number, then

press . You see.

Setting a Timer

Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is connected

to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set

the TV/monitor to its video mode and skip

Steps 2 and 3.

ART

-- --:-- --

SLP

--^A-------------

ART

KEY

DATE

1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.

ROG

2. Set the TV to the same channel as 3-CH-4

on the back of the VCR.

9. Repeatedly press (or hold down)

to select the date when you want to record.

3. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR

appears.

To record a broadcast at the same time on

the same day every week, press either but-

ton until WEEKLY flashes and the desired

day of the week appears.

4. Set the audio recording mode to the

desired setting. See “Receiving/Recording

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts” on Page 39.

ART

5. Load a blank cassette, or one that you

want to record over, into the VCR.

:-- --:-- --

SLP

--^A-------------

6. Press PROG. You see:

ART

KEY

DATE

------

ROG

To record a broadcast at the same time

Monday through Friday, press either button

until DAILY flashes and MON-FRI ap-

pears.

ART

7. Repeatedly press

to select

. The

-- --:-- --

TIMER PROGRAM, then press

current settings for up to the first four

broadcasts appear.

SLP

--^A-------------

ART

KEY

DATE

ROG

EGOR

ORTS

To record a broadcast at a set time today,

press either button until today’s date

flashes and TODAYappears.

EDY

/A SKIP

ART

-- --:-- --

Note: If the clock is not set, PLEASE SET

CLOCKBEFOREPROGRAMMINGappears,

then the clock setting screen appears. Set

the clock as described in “Manually Setting

the Clock” on Page 19, then continue with

Step 8.

SLP

--^A-------------

ART

KEY

DATE

ROG

To record a broadcast at a specific time

and date, repeatedly press

select the specific date.

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Press

10. Repeatedly press

start hour. When the correct hour appears,

press . Then repeatedly press or

to select the minute and press

11. Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time.

to store your selection.

Notes:

• Be sure that TIMER appears when you

or to select the

turn the VCR off. If it does not appear,

check your entries.

• If you load a cassette with its erase-

protection tab removed and set the VCR’s

timer, the VCR ejects the cassette and

12. Repeatedly press

channel. Then press

to select the

TIMER and

flash. See “Playing a

Video Tape” on Page 28.

To record from a source connected to the R-

AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 or AV2 jacks,

• If you set up the VCR to record a broadcast

through a cable box or direct-to-home sat-

ellite receiver, be sure to leave it turned on

and tuned to the desired station before the

broadcast starts.

repeatedly press

until LINE1 or

LINE2appears. Then press

13. Repeatedly press or

to select a pre-

set program category that you see when

you view the program index — DRAMA,

MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE, SPORTS, or

• 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.

N/A(not applicable). Then press

14. Repeatedly press or to select the

tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP). Then press

Monitoring an Automatic Timer

Recording

15. Double-check all the set information.

• If the information is correct, press PROG.

• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly

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

nel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.

If you are using a TV/monitor that is

Note:

press

to move the cursor to

connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

the incorrect entry, enter the correct

information, then press PROG.

The timer settings appear on the TV

screen. To enter another setting, repeat-

2. Press TV/VCR until VCR appears.

edly press

to select another timer

number and repeat Steps 7–13.

Checking/Changing Timers

16. Press PROG again. TURN VCR OFF FOR

TIMERRECORDINGbriefly appears.

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

nel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.

17. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. TIMER

appears.

If you are using a TV/monitor that is

Note:

connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/

VCR until VCR appears.

3. Press PROG. You see the set program

menu.

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4. Repeatedly press

to select

. The

THEN STOP KEY appears if you are

watching the signal from the VCR.

TIMER PROGRAM, then press

first four timer settings appear.

2. Within 10 seconds, press POWER then

press

. TIMER disappears.

DUBBING

5. Repeatedly press

to select the

setting you want to change, then press

The process of recording from one audio/video

device to another is called dubbing.

6. Follow Steps 8–13 under “Setting a Timer”

on Page 44 to correct the selected setting.

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. Or, you can use

this VCR as the dubbing source for another

VCR. See “Installation” on Page 9 for the vari-

ous possible connections.

7. When you finish, press PROG again, then

turn off the VCR.

Clearing a Timer

If the timer recording has not yet started:

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

nel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.

If you are using a TV/monitor that is

Note:

connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO

OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video

mode.

Always use video-quality shielded ca-

Note:

bles with phono-type connectors to connect the

device to the VCR. Do not use standard audio

patch cords.

2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/

VCR until VCR appears.

Most material performed in public,

Important:

3. Press PROG. You see the set program

such as concerts, plays, and movies, or distrib-

uted on prerecorded video tapes is copyright-

ed. The unauthorized recording or duplication

of copyrighted material is a violation of the

plication may result in fines, imprisonment, or

both. Note, however, that in the United States,

it is not a violation of U.S. copyright laws for a

consumer to record a broadcast television pro-

gram for private (in-home) viewing.

menu.

4. Repeatedly press

to select

. The

TIMER PROGRAM, then press

first four timer settings appear.

5. Repeatedly press

to select the

setting you want to clear, then press ADD/

DLT.

6. When you finish clearing the timer, press

PROG.

To dub a tape, start playback on the dubbing

source first (see that device’s instructions) then

start recording on the recording VCR.

Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one

timer setting entered.

If a timer recording is in progress:

1. Press POWER to stop timer recording. TO

CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER

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AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING

Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi

audio recordings, you might want to use your

VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also

make live recordings by connecting a pre-

R-AUDIO-L IN 1

amplifier or mixer to the VCR’s

AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R

jacks. Simply select the

line input and record as usual.

Caution: Do not directly connect a microphone

to the VCR.

Note: For the best audio fidelity, we recom-

mend you use high-quality video tape (such as

Cat. No. 44-465) to make audio-only record-

ings.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, look in this

chart for the problem description and its solution. If your VCR still does not work properly, contact

your local RadioShack store.

PROBLEM

No power.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC

outlet.

Timer recording did not work, The power is on. Turn off the power.

or a broadcast was recorded

at the wrong time.

The timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the timer settings.

VCR Plus+ recording did not The power is on. Turn off the power.

work, or a broadcast was re-

corded at the wrong time or

on the wrong channel.

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

settings.

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

settings.

Cannot record.

The erase-protection tab is missing. Place a piece of tape over the

tab hole.

Picture is poor on playback. The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set the TV to the same

channel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.

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- The video heads are dirty. See “Cleaning the Video Heads” on

torted.

Page 51.

The VCR might not have adjusted tracking correctly. You might

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

No picture on playback.

The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set the TV to the same

channel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR., or to its audio/video in-

put if you connected it to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks.

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the

Remote control buttons do

not work when the power is VCR.

on and a cassette is loaded.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor window.

Remote control buttons do

not work when the power is Block the light source, get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s

on and a cassette is loaded location.

(continued)

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

Try pressing VCR.

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

ies.

Cannot see broadcast TV

programs using the VCR’s

tuner.

TV/VCR is not set correctly. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR

appears.

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

Cannot record from the input Connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

jacks.

INPUTis not set correctly. Select LINE1or LINE2.

No stereo sound for a stereo You have not connected the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L OUT jacks to a ste-

recording.

reo system or stereo TV. Connect the jacks to a stereo output.

The audio out setting is not correctly set. Set it to Hi-Fi(see “Re-

ceiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts” on Page 39).

The VCR might not have adjusted tracking correctly. You might

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

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The

following suggestions will help you care for your VCR so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. 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 recommended type in the remote

control. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your VCR remote control’s elec-

tronic parts.

Wipe the VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use

harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the VCR.

Modifying or tampering with the VCR’s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate

your VCR’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your VCR is not performing

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

When video head cleaning becomes neces-

sary, the following message appears on the TV

screen while playing back a recorded tape.

Note: Tape can become wound too tightly

around the cassette’s spools after many play-

ings. This can make the cassette load improp-

erly 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.

Video head cleaning kits are available from

your local RadioShack store. Clean the heads

only when the VCR displays the message

shown above. Be sure to use the “dry” type

cleaning cassette.

Brake-Release Plunger

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

Tape Width ........................................................................................................................... /²Inch

Tape Speed:

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

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

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

Tuner Channels:

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

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

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

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

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

Terminals:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video S/N Ratio (weighted):

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

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

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

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

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

Hi-Fi Audio (Dynamic Range):

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

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

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

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Frequency Response, Regular Audio

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

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

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

Power Requirement ..................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz

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

Dimensions (HWD) ................................................ 3⁵/⁸× 14¹⁵/¹⁶× 11¹³/¹⁶Inches (9.3 × 38 × 30 cm)

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

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and

improvement without notice.

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NOTES

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-

ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-

owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED

HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES

CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-

ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-

SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE

OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-

RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-

NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-

VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-

cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack

sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-

less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and

labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase

price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-

erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of

warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the

original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the

expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs

other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as

fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs

of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

3/97

RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

VQTS3447(A)

Printed in Japan

4A8

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