Optimus VCR 16 549 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-549/550/632  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
4-HEAD VHS HQ VCR  
Model 112 (16-549)  
Model 113 (16-550)  
Model 62 (Hi-Fi) (16-632)  
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Lightning  
Safety Check  
— Upon completion of any service or  
14.  
15.  
— For added protection for this VCR receiver  
21.  
22.  
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall  
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This  
will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and  
power-line surges.  
repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform  
routine safety checks to determine that the VCR is in  
proper operating condition.  
Heat  
— This VCR product should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Power Lines  
— An outside antenna system should not  
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other  
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into  
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep  
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with  
them might be fatal.  
Overloading  
16.  
17.  
— Do not overload wall outlets and exten-  
sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric  
shock.  
Note to the cable TV system installer:  
This reminder is to call the CATV system in-  
staller’s attention to Section 820-40 of the Na-  
tional Electrical Code, which provides  
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particu-  
lar, specifies that the cable ground shall be  
connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
Object and Liquid Entry  
— Never push objects of any  
kind into this VCR through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could  
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any  
kind on the VCR.  
Servicing  
18.  
19.  
— Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself  
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-  
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Damage Requiring Service  
— Unplug this VCR from  
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-  
sonnel under the following conditions:  
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire  
or shock hazard, do not expose  
this product to rain or moisture.  
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the  
VCR.  
CAUTION  
If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
!
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.  
DO NOT OPEN.  
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 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 112/113/62 4-Head VHS  
HQ VCR offers some of the most advanced  
features available in home video cassette re-  
corders.  
Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording — lets  
you start a recording immediately and have the  
VCR automatically stop recording after a length  
of time you select.  
Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning  
ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68  
VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable  
channels. The VCR’s full-function universal re-  
mote control and on-screen programming  
make the VCR easy to use.  
1-Month, 8-Event Digital Timer — lets you  
program the VCR to make up to eight unat-  
tended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time).  
Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — auto-  
matically plays, rewinds, and ejects a tape.  
Your VCR offers all these features:  
Fast-Response System — positions the tape  
next to the playback/record head for immediate  
playback or recording.  
Note: The Model 62 includes all of the Models  
112/113’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo that  
delivers CD-quality sound for audio/video or  
audio-only recordings. The Model 62 also in-  
cludes front panel audio/video jacks that make  
it easy to connect to a camcorder.  
Real-Time Counter with Memory — displays  
the actual length of time a tape plays or  
records, and allows you to mark and return to a  
location on the tape.  
RECORDING/PLAYBACK  
TUNING  
26-Micron Record/Play Head — enhances  
the picture quality at the EP (Extended Play)  
playback speed.  
179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible  
Tuner — lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and  
UHF channels, and up to 125 cable channels.  
Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads — pro-  
vide superior picture quality and special effects  
compared with standard single-azimuth four-  
head VCRs.  
Tuner Memory Programming — automatical-  
ly stores all the active channels in your area  
into memory.  
AI (Artificial Intelligence) Video Noise Re-  
duction System — reduces noise on the  
screen when playing back a worn or partially  
damaged tape.  
TAPE CONTROL  
One-Minute Skip — lets you fast-forward the  
tape for exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip  
over commercials.  
Auto Tracking System — automatically ad-  
justs tracking when you start playback.  
Index Search — lets you quickly locate the be-  
ginning of a specific recording, or set it to auto-  
matically play the first 10 seconds of each  
recording so you can locate a desired record-  
ing.  
Auto Repeat Playback — automatically re-  
winds the tape for repeat playback when the  
tape reaches the end during playback and re-  
cording.  
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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.  
Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Ad-  
justment — lets you set the VCR to automati-  
cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight  
Saving Time.  
OTHER FEATURES  
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-  
el 62 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts for  
listening or recording. This VCR can also re-  
ceive and record special audio programs (SAP)  
that accompany some MTS broadcasts.  
We recommend you record the VCR’s model  
and serial numbers here. This information is on  
the VCR’s back panel.  
Model: _______________________________  
Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks — let you  
quickly connect an audio/video device to the  
VCR without disconnecting other devices  
Serial Number: ________________________  
Front Audio/Video Input Jacks (Model 62  
only) — let you quickly connect an audio/video  
device, such as a camcorder, to the VCR with-  
out disconnecting other devices.  
Trilingual On-Screen Programming — pro-  
vides helpful instructions on the TV screen for  
setting the clock and programming timers. You  
can select English, French, or Spanish instruc-  
tions.  
Universal Remote Control — lets you control  
your VCR, as well as TVs and cable boxes pro-  
duced by other manufacturers.  
Memory Sentinel — protects clock settings,  
tuner programming information, and timer  
memory settings in case of a power loss. The  
clock continues to run for 30 minutes, and tun-  
er programming information and timer memory  
settings are kept for up to 24 hours.  
Automatic/Manual Clock Setting — lets you  
set the VCR to automatically update its clock  
using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals  
sent by some TV stations. You can also manu-  
ally set the clock.  
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CONTENTS  
Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... 8  
Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................. 8  
Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................ 8  
Using This Manual ................................................................................................................... 8  
Installation .................................................................................................................................... 9  
Common Connections ............................................................................................................. 9  
Model 62 Connections ........................................................................................................... 10  
Model 112/113 Connections .................................................................................................. 11  
Home Theater Connections (Model 62 Shown) .................................................................... 12  
Camcorder Connections ........................................................................................................ 13  
Connecting Power ................................................................................................................. 13  
VCR Setup .................................................................................................................................. 14  
Setting the VCR’S Output Channel Switch ............................................................................ 14  
Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 14  
Installing Batteries ........................................................................................................... 14  
Using the Remote Control ............................................................................................... 14  
Initial Set Up .......................................................................................................................... 15  
Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels/Clock ......................................................... 15  
Manually Setting the Clock ............................................................................................. 16  
Turning On Auto Clock Set ............................................................................................. 17  
Adding/Erasing Channels ............................................................................................... 17  
Reprogramming Tuner Memory ...................................................................................... 17  
Changing the On-Screen Language ............................................................................... 18  
Resetting the VCR’s Memory .......................................................................................... 18  
Using the VCR Remote Control with Your TV or Cable Box ................................................. 19  
Operation .................................................................................................................................... 21  
Watching TV .......................................................................................................................... 21  
Using the TV’s Tuner ...................................................................................................... 21  
Using the VCR’s Tuner ................................................................................................... 21  
Viewing a Video Tape ............................................................................................................ 22  
Loading a Video Tape ..................................................................................................... 22  
Playing a Video Tape ...................................................................................................... 22  
Special Functions ...................................................................................................................... 23  
Special Displays .................................................................................................................... 23  
Blue Screen Display ........................................................................................................ 23  
On-Screen Display .......................................................................................................... 23  
Function Indicators .......................................................................................................... 23  
Tape Motion Controls ............................................................................................................. 23  
Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search ........................................................................ 23  
Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance ....................................................................................... 23  
Slow Motion .................................................................................................................... 24  
One Minute Skip ............................................................................................................. 24  
Real-Time Counter ................................................................................................................ 24  
Using the Counter ........................................................................................................... 24  
Using the Zero Search Function ..................................................................................... 24  
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Using Index Search ............................................................................................................... 25  
Direct Access Index Search ........................................................................................... 25  
Index Scan ...................................................................................................................... 25  
Repeat Play .......................................................................................................................... 25  
Tracking ................................................................................................................................ 26  
Recording ................................................................................................................................... 27  
Recording Speeds/Tape Selection ........................................................................................ 27  
Erase Protection ................................................................................................................... 27  
Selecting the Signal to Record .............................................................................................. 28  
Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 62 Only) ............................................ 28  
Immediate Recording ............................................................................................................ 28  
Recording a Program as You Watch It ........................................................................... 28  
Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV ................... 29  
Automatic Timer Recording ................................................................................................... 29  
Setting a Timer ............................................................................................................... 30  
Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording ..................................................................... 31  
Checking/Changing Timers ............................................................................................ 31  
Clearing a Timer ............................................................................................................. 32  
Dubbing ................................................................................................................................. 32  
Audio-Only Recording (Model 62 Only) ................................................................................ 33  
Additional Information .............................................................................................................. 34  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 34  
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 36  
Servicing Your VCR ........................................................................................................ 37  
Cleaning the Video Heads .............................................................................................. 37  
Storing Your Video Cassettes ......................................................................................... 37  
Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 38  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Recording — describes the different recording  
methods.  
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
Be sure to remove these items before you  
store the packing material.  
Additional Information — includes a trouble-  
shooting section, care and maintenance proce-  
dures, and the VCR’s specifications.  
• Remote control  
• 75-ohm coaxial cable  
We recommend you thoroughly read at least  
“Installation” on Page 9 and “VCR Setup” on  
Page 14, to be sure you correctly install and  
set up your VCR.  
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.  
When reading through this manual, keep the  
following in mind:  
• Some buttons on the remote control also  
appear on the VCR. You can use these  
buttons to operate the same functions.  
Other procedures use only the VCR’s but-  
tons, or only the remote control’s.  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Condensation inside the VCR can cause tape  
jams or video head damage. When you move  
the VCR from a cold area to a warmer one, let  
it sit for about 2 hours before you plug it in and  
begin operation. This allows any moisture in-  
side the VCR to completely evaporate.  
• Some buttons are labeled differently on the  
VCR and on the remote control. Since you  
use the remote control most often to  
change settings and functions, this manual  
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:  
• All buttons, switches, and jacks on the  
VCR and all buttons on the remote control  
are shown in BOLD UPPERCASE letters in  
this manual.  
Installation — shows you how to connect the  
VCR to your audio/video system.  
VCR Setup — includes procedures for prepar-  
ing and using the remote control, setting the  
on-screen programming language, setting the  
channels your VCR can tune, and setting the  
clock.  
• Information that appears on the TV screen  
is shown in this typeface: PLAY  
• Information that appears on the VCR’s dis-  
play is shown in this typeface: VCR  
Operation — explains how to watch TV using  
the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, and load and play a  
video tape.  
• The VCR displays menus and options on  
the TV you connect it to, and other infor-  
mation (such as tape motion indicators, the  
real-time counter, etc.) on its display.  
Special Functions — describes what appears  
on the VCR’s display and the TV screen, and  
how to fast-forward and rewind a tape, use the  
VCR’s special playback, display, and search  
features, set the tracking manually, improve  
playback of worn or damaged video tapes, and  
use index search.  
If a menu disappears before you finish  
entering information, simply locate the step  
where you first pressed MENU on the  
remote control, then repeat that step and  
all steps that follow.  
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INSTALLATION  
Caution: Some state laws restrict  
direct connections to cable wires  
(connections that do not go through a  
cable box). Check the laws in your  
area before you make connections.  
COMMON CONNECTIONS  
Refer to the illustrations on Page 10 (Model 62)  
or 11 (Model 112/113) 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  
þ
playback. You can connect (choose  
one):  
• Your VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to your  
TV’s antenna jack, using a 75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
You can also connect an optional  
video source, such as a camcorder,  
another VCR, or a DSS system to  
your VCR using A/V cables. Simply  
connect it as shown.  
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Caution: Never connect the VCR’s  
OUT TO TV jack to a terminal that has  
an antenna already connected. Doing  
so can interfere with other receivers.  
• Your VCR’s OUT TO TV jack to your  
TV’s separate VHF/UHF antenna  
jacks, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable  
and a VHF/UHF splitter/combiner  
Connection Notes:  
You can connect two video sources (three  
sources for the Model 62) directly to your  
VCR. To do so, you connect one source to  
the AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the  
back of the VCR using A/V cables and the  
other to the IN FROM ANT jack using a 75-  
ohm coaxial cable (and, with the Model 62,  
another source to the AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN  
jacks on the front of the VCR, see “Cam-  
corder Connections” on Page 13).  
• Your VCR’s AUDIO/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.  
Connect a signal source to the VCR  
À
• You can connect additional 75-ohm  
coaxial sources to your system using a  
high-isolation A/B switch to switch  
between the sources.  
for recording. You can connect  
(choose one):  
• An outside antenna, using a 75-ohm  
coaxial cable, to the VCR’s IN FROM  
ANT jack  
You can connect one 75-ohm coaxial  
source to more than one device using a  
video splitter.  
• An outside antenna, using 300-ohm  
lead-in wire and a 300-to-75 ohm  
transformer, to the VCR’s IN FROM  
ANT jack  
Because of the complexity of the variations  
possible when using additional video accesso-  
ries, such as video signal switches, splitters,  
and combiners, such configurations are not  
shown in this manual.  
• Your CATV (cable) source, using the  
75-ohm coaxial cable directly from  
the cable company, to the VCR’s IN  
FROM ANT jack  
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MODEL 62 CONNECTIONS  
Outside  
Antenna  
300-Ohm  
Lead-In Wire  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
Cable  
(CATV)  
Cable Box  
Company  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
300-to-75 Ohm  
Transformer  
I N  
OUT  
or  
or  
or  
Stereo  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
L
3
Audio  
R
2
Video  
(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)  
Model 62  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
IN FROM  
ANT.  
VHF/UHF  
OUT  
MONO  
OUT TO TV  
3
CH. 4  
IN 1  
Stereo  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
1
Optional TV  
Antenna In  
Connection  
VHF/UHF  
Splitter/Combiner  
UHF  
TV  
or  
VHF  
L
R
Video In  
Audio In  
Antenna In  
Antenna In  
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MODEL 112/113 CONNECTIONS  
Outside  
Antenna  
300-Ohm  
Lead-In Wire  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
Cable  
(CATV)  
Cable Box  
Company  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
300-to-75 Ohm  
Transformer  
I N  
OUT  
or  
or  
or  
Audio/Video  
Cable  
3
Audio  
Video  
2
(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)  
Models 112/113  
AUDIO  
VIDEO IN FROM  
ANT.  
OUT  
IN 1  
VHF/UHF  
OUT TO TV  
3
CH. 4  
Audio/Video  
75-Ohm  
Cable  
1
Coax Cable  
Optional TV  
Antenna In  
Connection  
VHF/UHF  
Splitter/Combiner  
UHF  
TV  
or  
VHF  
Video In  
Audio In  
Antenna In  
Antenna In  
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HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 62 SHOWN)  
Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system.  
Outside  
Antenna  
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  
or  
or  
or  
Select the signal  
source you have  
Stereo Audio/Video Cable  
Model 62  
A/V RECEIVER  
Speakers  
Front  
Left  
Right  
+
+
Center  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
VIDEO  
N FROM  
NT.  
VHF/UHF  
Stereo  
+
OUT  
OUT  
TV/Monitor  
Rear  
Audio/Video  
MONO  
Left  
Right  
OUT TO TV  
Cable  
3
CH. 4  
+
+
IN
IN 1  
75-Ohm  
Coax Cable  
Video Cable  
TV  
Speakers  
L
R
Video In  
Audio In  
Antenna In  
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CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS  
Your Model 62 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
jacks on the back  
video source. You can also connect a camcorder to the  
panel of your Model 112/113 VCR.  
and  
You need a stereo A/V cable (not supplied) with plugs that fit the VCR’s jacks and the camcorder’s  
jacks for this connection.  
(Model 62 shown)  
PLAY  
REWIND  
FAST-F  
AV  
2
VIDEO IN  
L
AUDIO IN  
R
RECORD/TIME  
STOP  
EJECT  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
AV 2 AUDIO  
VIDEO IN  
jacks on the Model  
1. Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the  
62’s front panel.  
and  
2. Insert the plugs at the other end of the cable into the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your cam-  
corder or other video source. Be sure to connect VIDEO to VIDEO and AUDIO to AUDIO (use  
the plug’s color codes as a guide).  
CONNECTING POWER  
To power the VCR, plug its power cord into a standard AC outlet. --:-- appears on the display.  
Note: The VCR starts to search for a channel that has an Extended Data Service (EDS) signal  
(see “Turning On Auto Clock Set” on Page 17) when:  
• You plug in the VCR for the first time.  
• You unplug the VCR and reconnect it (within 24 hours) or after a power failure (of less than 24  
hours).  
• You reset the VCR’s memory (see “Resetting the VCR’s Memory” on Page 18).  
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VCR SETUP  
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 OUT TO TV termi-  
nal 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 on the display, the VCR  
sends the signal from the video source con-  
nected to its IN FROM ANTENNA or AUDIO IN 1/  
VIDEO IN 1 (or AV2 for the Model 62) terminals  
to the TV on the channel you selected.  
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 AUDIO 1/VIDEO 1 OUT 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 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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4. When the following appears on the TV  
screen, set it to the local PBS station if you  
INITIAL SET UP  
CH  
have a cable box, then press  
s. (If you  
Setting the On-Screen Language/  
Channels/Clock  
CH  
do not have a cable box, simply press  
s).  
When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,  
when you turn it on after power was interrupted  
for longer than 24 hours, or when you reset the  
VCR’s memory, the VCR prompts you to select  
a language, then scans for active channels in  
your area and stores them.  
AUT  
O
SET  
A CABLE  
A CABLE  
Y
OU  
R
N
THE  
. . .  
H
UP  
KEY  
CH  
After you press  
s, the VCR scans  
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.  
through the channels and memorizes all  
the active channels in your area.  
Note: If you have already set the channels  
and just want to manually set the clock,  
to skip tuner programming.  
Then see “Manually Setting the Clock” on  
Page 16 to set the clock.  
MENU  
press  
Notes:  
5. When the VCR finishes scanning and stor-  
ing channels, it searches for an EDS signal  
and shows the following on the TV screen:  
• The VCR is preset to automatically set the  
clock, but you can change it. See “Turning  
On Auto Clock Set” on Page 17.  
• If no stations in your area broadcast EDS  
signals, you can set the clock manually.  
See “Manually Setting the Clock” on  
Page 16 for more information.  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
PROCEEDING  
CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY  
POWER  
1. Press  
to turn on the VCR.  
It takes up to 10 minutes for the VCR to set  
the clock using the EDS signal. If the VCR  
finds an EDS signal, it automatically sets  
its clock to the correct time.  
2. Turn on your TV and set it to the same  
3-CH-4  
channel as the VCR’s  
select its line input if you connected the  
VCR to the TV’s audio/video input jacks.  
switch or  
If the VCR does not detect an EDS signal  
TV/VCR  
Then press  
so VCR appears.  
STOP  
within this time, press  
then see  
3. Select the on-screen instruction language:  
“Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 16 to  
set the clock.  
CH  
CH  
t for Spanish, or  
press  
s for English,  
TV/VCR  
for French.  
Notes:  
Your VCR protects tuner programming  
for up to 24 hours in case a power failure  
occurs or if the power cord becomes  
unplugged. After about 24 hours without  
power, the VCR loses the tuner pro-  
gramming.  
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• If you have not connected the VCR to an  
antenna, cable TV, or other signal  
source through the IN FROM ANT termi-  
nal, the VCR does not store any channel  
in memory. Instead, the VCR displays  
the following on the TV screen:  
4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
the correct month, then press FAST-F.  
K
:
DST:  
O
N
NO CH FOUND  
Y
PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA  
CABLE CONNECTION THEN  
PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN  
5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
the correct date, then press FAST-F.  
6. Repeat Step 5 to select the correct year  
and the correct hour, then press FAST-F.  
Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock. Be  
Note:  
sure you correctly set AM or PM.  
Manually Setting the Clock  
7. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select a  
minute that is 1 or 2 minutes after the cur-  
rent time, then press FAST-F. (For example,  
if it is 42 minutes past the hour right now,  
enter 43 minutes now.) This gives you time  
to complete this procedure before starting  
the clock.  
Follow these steps to manually set the clock if  
EDS is not available in your area, or if you  
skipped tuner programming.  
Notes:  
• The clock must be accurately set for proper  
automatic timer recording. We suggest you  
refer to a radio station or time/temperature  
service for the correct time.  
8. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP 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.  
• 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  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
Press  
FAST-F. SET COMPLETED  
appears.  
Note: To exit the programming mode,  
press MENU again at any time.  
9. Review the information you entered.  
2. Repeatedly press  
PLAY or  
STOP to  
K
highlight SET CLOCK, then press  
FAST-F.  
T
12  
:
00PM  
DST:  
ON  
3. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-  
light MANUALSET, then press FAST-F.  
Y
K
If the information is not correct, move the  
cursor to the incorrect entry by repeatedly  
ET  
pressing  
REW or FAST-F, then enter  
Y
Y
the correct information.  
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When the information is correct and the  
time reaches the minute you set in Step 7,  
press MENU twice. The currently set time  
appears and the clock starts running.  
If the tuner stores a channel that you do not  
want, repeatedly press (or press and hold) CH  
s or CH t to tune to that channel, then press  
ADD/DLT. CHANNEL nn DELETED appears,  
and the unwanted channel is erased from the  
tuner’s memory.  
Seconds begin counting from 00  
Note:  
when you press MENU twice.  
CHANNEL 08 DE  
LE  
TED  
Turning On Auto Clock Set  
If you turned off the auto clock set feature and  
manually set the VCR’s clock, then find that  
EDS is available in your area, you can turn the  
auto clock set feature back on. This ensures  
that the VCR sets itself to the correct time after  
a power failure of less than 24 hours.  
If you want to program a weak channel that au-  
tomatic programming missed, enter the desired  
channel number using the remote control’s  
number buttons. Then press ADD/DLT. CHAN-  
NEL nn ADDED appears, and the channel is  
added to memory.  
Follow these steps to turn on auto clock set.  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-  
light SETCLOCK, then press FAST-F.  
CHANNEL 08 ADDED  
3. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-  
light AUTOSET, then press FAST-F.  
K
ET  
Y
Y
Reprogramming Tuner Memory  
You might want to reprogram the VCR’s tuner  
memory if you move or change from an anten-  
na connection to a cable TV connection.  
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 16.  
You can also quickly erase all settings,  
Note:  
including the time, local channels, and pro-  
grammed events, then reprogram the tuner’s  
memory. See “Resetting the VCR’s Memory”  
on Page 18.  
Adding/Erasing Channels  
Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner.  
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.  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
To exit the programming mode dur-  
Note:  
ing Steps 2–4, press MENU again.  
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2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-  
light SET UP CHANNEL, then press  
FAST-F.  
N
EL  
U
E: ENGL I S  
H
Y
Y
N
U
EL  
E: ENGL I S  
H
English  
Y
Y
3. Press FAST-F again to select the broadcast  
system (TVor CATV).  
G
E: ESPANOL  
SET UP CHANNEL  
ANTENNA SYSTEM  
:
CATV  
A
U
T
O
S
T
E
T
Espanõl  
SELE  
SET  
END  
C
:
:
KEY  
KEY  
MENU KEY  
:
4. Press STOP to highlight AUTO SET, then  
OSCOPE  
E
press FAST-F.  
A
: FRANÇAI S  
AUT  
O
SET  
A CABLE  
A CABLE  
Français  
YOU  
R
N
THE  
. . .  
3. Press FAST-F so the desired language  
H
UP  
KEY  
appears next to the fourth item.  
4. When you finish selecting the language  
5. Press CH s. The VCR starts scanning for  
you want, press MENU.  
and storing active channels.  
Resetting the VCR’s Memory  
Changing the On-Screen Language  
If at any time you want to erase all settings, in-  
cluding the time, local channels, and pro-  
grammed events, eject any loaded tape, then  
hold down PLAY and CHANNEL s on the VCR  
for about 5 seconds until it turns itself off. All  
settings are cleared.  
The on-screen programming language is pre-  
set to English, but you can change it at any  
time by following these steps.  
1. Press MENU to display the main menu.  
2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-  
light the fourth menu selection, then press  
FAST-F. The title of the fourth menu selec-  
tion differs depending on the language cur-  
rently selected.  
The next time you turn on the VCR, it performs  
its initial setup sequence. See “Setting the On-  
Screen  
Language/Channels/Clock”  
on  
Page 15.  
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USING THE VCR REMOTE  
CONTROL WITH YOUR TV OR  
CABLE BOX  
CABLE BOX  
BRAND  
CODE  
Archer  
01, 29, 44, 88, 91  
Cableview  
04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
In addition to controlling your VCR, the remote  
control can operate the basic functions of your  
TV and cable box. Follow these steps to pro-  
gram the remote control with the correct manu-  
facturer’s code number for that TV and cable  
box.  
Citizen  
04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
Curtis  
08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90  
01, 29, 44, 88, 91  
37, 67, 71  
Diamond  
Drake  
Note: Some brands have more than one code  
listed in the charts. If a code does not work with  
your TV or cable box, try another. The listed  
codes might not work with all models from the  
listed manufacturers.  
Eagle  
13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,  
62, 98  
Eastern  
28  
GC Brand  
04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
1. Find the code for your TV and cable box in  
the following charts.  
Gemini Regal  
04, 85  
57  
General Electric  
General Instru-  
ment  
01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,  
83, 85, 91, 93, 95  
TV BRAND  
Fisher  
CODE  
10  
03  
Hamlin  
14, 15, 28, 41, 97, 100,  
102  
GE  
Hitachi  
Jerrold  
31, 79  
Goldstar  
Hitachi  
JVC  
15, 16, 17  
01, 02, 03, 04, 34, 55,  
83, 85, 91, 93, 95  
12  
11  
Macom  
31, 79  
Magnavox  
Mitsubishi  
Panasonic  
Quasar  
RadioShack  
RCA  
05  
Magnavox  
Matsushita  
Movietime  
25, 26  
07, 13  
16, 17, 101  
01, 02  
29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 42,  
44, 88  
01, 02  
01, 02, 15, 16, 17  
NSC  
32, 38, 40  
03  
Oak  
10, 11, 46, 99  
44, 88  
Realistic  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
01, 02, 15, 16, 17  
Optimus  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Pioneer  
Pulsar  
14  
16, 17, 101  
13, 20, 23, 24, 96  
05, 06, 78  
10  
Sharp  
06, 07  
08  
Sony  
04, 30, 42, 44, 52, 63,  
85, 88  
Sylvania  
Toshiba  
Zenith  
05  
RadioShack  
RCA  
44, 88  
09  
16, 17, 101  
04  
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the second and third digits in the code  
number.  
CABLE BOX  
CODE  
BRAND  
3. Try operating your TV or cable box using  
the VCR’s remote control. First press TV or  
CATV, then try pressing POWER, INPUT, CH  
s or CH t, and VOL +/– for TV operation; or  
POWER and CH s or CH t for cable box  
operation.  
Realistic  
44, 51, 88  
Regal  
14, 41  
Regency  
Rembrandt  
Samsung  
Scientific Atlanta  
Sheritech  
SL Marx  
28  
29, 32, 39, 42, 44, 88  
32, 40, 42, 78, 94  
08, 09, 56, 61, 87, 90  
27  
If the device does not function, repeat Step  
2 and try other codes for the manufacturer.  
If it still does not function, you must use the  
original remote control supplied with your  
TV or cable box.  
32, 40, 42, 78, 94  
16, 17, 101  
Sprucer  
To use the remote control, press the button for  
the device you want to control — TV, CATV, or  
VCR. Then press the desired function button.  
Stargate  
04, 30, 32, 40, 42, 44,  
52, 63, 78, 85, 88, 94  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
19  
74  
Notes:  
Telecaption  
Teleview  
Texscan  
Tocom  
77, 92  
• 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.  
32, 40, 42, 78, 94  
18, 19  
01, 33, 34, 42, 48, 49,  
91  
• Some TVs and cable boxes might require  
that you manually turn on the power for  
that device.  
Toshiba  
36  
Uniden Satellite  
Unika  
65, 69  
01, 29, 44, 88, 91  
42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88  
Your TV or cable box might have functions  
that the VCR’s remote control will not oper-  
ate.  
Universal  
Viewstar  
13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58,  
62, 98  
You can use the number buttons to select a  
channel number on your TV and cable box.  
However, some TVs/cable boxes might  
require that you press DISP/ENT after  
entering the channel number.  
Videoway  
Vid Tech  
Vidter  
07, 23, 50  
64  
64  
Zenith  
07, 23, 50  
VOL +/– works to adjust the TV volume in  
any operation mode (VCR, TV, or CATV).  
2. While holding down TV, enter the code  
number for your TV using the number but-  
tons Or, while holding down CATV, enter  
the code number for your cable box using  
the numbered buttons.  
Precede a single-digit code number with a  
0 — for example, 01, 02, etc. To enter a  
three-digit number, press 100, then enter  
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OPERATION  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor con-  
nected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
WATCHING TV  
Using the TV’s Tuner  
To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turn  
off the VCR, or repeatedly press TV/VCR until  
VCR disappears from the VCR’s display.  
2. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR  
appears.  
3. To manually select a channel, you can  
press CH s or CH t to have the tuner auto-  
matically advance to the next channel  
stored in the tuner’s memory.  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor connected  
to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, be sure  
to set the TV/monitor to the TV mode.  
CH s when the tuner is  
Note: If you press  
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.  
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 LINE(LINE 1or  
LINE 2on the Model 62) appears on the  
TV (see “Selecting the Signal to Record”  
on Page 28). Continue to press CH s or CH  
t until the highest or lowest programmed  
channel appears.  
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:  
• Channels 2–13 are the same for VHF and  
cable TV, and cable companies usually  
number them as they appear on the dis-  
play.  
Notes:  
• Precede a single-digit 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 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.  
• (Model 62 only) If you receive MTS ste-  
reo or SAP broadcasts, see “Receiving/  
Recording  
Stereo/SAP  
Broadcasts  
(Model 62 Only)” on Page 28.  
• Two of the 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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Notes:  
VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE  
Loading a Video Tape  
• The following appears on the TV  
PLAY, REW,  
screen when you press  
FAST-F,  
or  
cassette.  
REC/TIME  
without inserting a  
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-  
3-CH-4  
nel as the VCR’s  
Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that is  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
switch.  
NO CASSETTE  
connected to the VCR’s  
PLEASE INSERT A CASSETTE  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
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.  
• During playback, the VCR automatically  
adjusts tracking, but you can manually  
adjust it if necessary (see “Tracking” on  
Page 26).  
3. (Model 62 only) To choose the type of  
audio you want the Model 62 to play back,  
SAP/HiFi  
press  
until an arrow appears next  
to the desired audio mode indicator (HiFi  
or NORMAL) on the TV screen.  
Note: If you play a tape recorded on a  
standard VCR, the Model 62 plays the  
standard audio track, regardless of the  
audio output setting.  
The VCR automatically turns on. If the erase-  
protection tab has been removed from the cas-  
sette, playback automatically begins (see  
“Erase Protection” on Page 27).  
4. To stop playback before the end of the  
STOP  
tape, press  
.
Caution: Never insert anything except a VHS  
video cassette into the cassette compartment.  
Anything else might damage the VCR.  
STOP EJECT  
5. To eject the tape, press  
the VCR.  
on  
Notes:  
Playing a Video Tape  
• If the tape reaches the end before you  
STOP STOP EJECT  
, the VCR auto-  
1. Load a video tape.  
press  
or  
matically stops the tape and completely  
rewinds it. If the erase-protection tab has  
been removed, the VCR then ejects the  
cassette.  
2. If playback does not automatically begin,  
PLAY  
. The VCR plays the tape.  
press  
STOP  
• When the VCR is off, you can press  
EJECT  
on the VCR to eject a tape. The  
VCR turns on, ejects the tape, then turns  
itself off.  
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS  
SPECIAL DISPLAYS  
TAPE MOTION CONTROLS  
Blue Screen Display  
Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual  
Search  
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. The blue screen also ap-  
pears if you set the VCR to the audio/video  
mode when the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks are not  
receiving any signals.  
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.  
POWER while a tape is re-  
Note: If you press  
Note: You cannot record the blue screen on a  
tape in the VCR.  
winding, REWIND POWER OFF appears.  
The VCR automatically turns itself off when re-  
winding is complete.  
On-Screen Display  
To use visual search so you can see the pic-  
ture, be sure VCR appears then begin tape  
playback. Then press FAST-F to search forward  
or REW to search in reverse. Press PLAY to re-  
turn to normal playback. During visual search,  
the sound is muted and the picture quality is  
lower than during normal playback. The search  
picture is best with tapes recorded at the SP or  
EP speed.  
To view your VCR’s current operating mode  
and other information about your VCR, press  
DISP/ENT (display/enter). If you have a Model  
62, you see the broadcast type (STEREO,  
SAP, or MONO). With all models, you also see  
the current function, time, channel, counter,  
and tape speed. Press DISP/ENT again to clear  
the display.  
Note: You also see the remaining recording  
time while a timed recording is in progress (see  
“Immediate Recording” on Page 28).  
Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance  
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.  
Function Indicators  
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 appears on the TV  
screen for about 4 seconds.  
During freeze-frame, picture quality is lower  
than during normal playback. The picture quali-  
ty is best with recordings made at the SP or EP  
speed (see “Recording Speeds/Tape Selec-  
tion” on Page 27).  
Note: If you play back a poor quality or dam-  
aged tape, the function indicator might not ap-  
pear.  
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Notes:  
REAL-TIME COUNTER  
• If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame  
mode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playing  
the tape to protect the video heads.  
Using the Counter  
Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tape  
has been running. To have the counter display  
on the TV screen, press  
mote control.  
To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze-  
CH  
CH  
frame picture, press and hold  
until the picture is clear.  
s or  
t
DISP/ENT  
on the re-  
During freeze-frame, you can advance the pic-  
ture one frame at a time by repeatedly pressing  
The counter does not reset if you eject a tape  
then put in a new tape. To reset the counter to  
SLOW  
. This feature works best with video cas-  
settes recorded at the SP or EP speed. Press  
PAUSE  
COUNTER RESET  
0:00:00, press  
.
to return to normal playback.  
Note: The real-time counter might stop if you  
fast-forward or rewind through a blank section  
on the tape. This is normal.  
Slow Motion  
To start slow motion playback, while a tape is  
Using the Zero Search Function  
SLOW  
SLOW  
again or  
playing, press  
. Press  
PLAY  
to return to normal playback. During slow  
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.  
motion, the sound is muted and the picture  
quality is lower than during normal playback.  
Slow motion picture quality is best with tapes  
recorded at the SP or EP speed.  
Follow these steps to use the zero search func-  
tion.  
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.  
1. While a tape is playing, if the counter does  
not appear on the TV screen, press  
COUNTER RESET  
once to display it.  
COUNTER RESET  
2. Within 5 seconds, press  
• If the slow-motion picture is poor, press  
CH  
CH  
t until the picture  
and hold  
improves.  
s or  
again at the location you want to return to  
later. The counter resets to 0:00:00.  
3. When you want to return to the selected  
ZERO/  
location, stop the tape, then press  
1MIN  
One Minute Skip  
. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards  
and automatically stops when it reaches  
0:00:00.  
You can skip over unwanted material on the re-  
corded tape, such as commercials. Press  
ZERO/1MIN  
during playback. The VCR fast for-  
Notes:  
• If you press  
wards over the next minute of recording, then  
resumes normal playback.  
REW  
to rewind the tape past  
0:00:00, the time appears with a minus  
(–) sign.  
• The counter does not work with blank  
tapes or blank portions of partially  
recorded tapes.  
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For example, if the tape is at the second re-  
cording (index mark 2) and you want to watch  
USING INDEX SEARCH  
5
the seventh recording (at index mark 7), enter  
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 search-  
es forward or backward from the current loca-  
tion.  
to skip past index marks 3 through 6. Or, if the  
tape is at index mark 9 and you want to watch  
the recording at index mark 3, enter to skip  
7
past index marks 9 through 4.  
FAST-F  
Then press  
to skip forward to that index  
to skip backward. When the tape  
reaches the selected index mark, the VCR  
starts normal playback.  
REW  
mark or  
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.  
Index Scan  
While the VCR is stopped or playing a tape,  
INDEX  
press  
. INDEX appears. Then press  
FAST-F  
REW  
to start the scan. AUTOINDEX  
or  
SEARCH appears and the VCR starts to fast-  
forward or rewind. As the tape passes an index  
mark, the VCR enters the visual search mode  
for 10 seconds, then resumes the fast-forward  
or rewind.  
• Index search might not function properly  
when two or more index marks are close to  
each other.  
• If you do not press any button within 10  
seconds after you select INDEX, the VCR  
cancels index search mode.  
EARCH  
• If you activate the direct access index  
search at a tape position very close to an  
index mark, the VCR might not count that  
mark. See “Direct Access Index Search.”  
• Recording over an index mark erases that  
index mark.  
When you locate the recording you want, press  
PLAY  
. Normal playback starts.  
Direct Access Index Search  
REPEAT PLAY  
While the VCR is stopped or playing a tape,  
INDEX  
press  
. INDEX appears. Then use the  
You can automatically repeat playback of a  
tape from the beginning to the end (or to a  
blank part), instead of having the tape automat-  
ically rewind and eject.  
number keys to enter the number of index  
marks you want to skip.  
04  
EARCH  
MENU  
1. While the tape is stopped, press  
display the main menu.  
to  
PLAY  
STOP  
to highlight SET UP  
2. Press  
or  
FAST-F  
. The VCR high-  
VCR, then press  
lights REPEATPLAY.  
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3. Press FAST-F so ONappears.  
Notes:  
You might need to slightly readjust tracking  
VCR  
for each tape you play.  
O
N
• If the sound of a recording made on  
another VHS Hi-Fi VCR is poor, you might  
be able to improve it by adjusting the track-  
ing.  
Y
4. When you finish setting the repeat play  
If the tracking is incor-  
Hint for Model 62 only:  
option, press MENU twice.  
rect, Hi-Fidoes not appear.  
5. Press PLAY to start repeat playback. REP  
appears.  
The VCR repeats playback from the beginning  
to the end of the tape, or to the first unrecorded  
portion that is at least 30 seconds long. AUTO  
REPEAT appears while the VCR rewinds the  
tape to the beginning.  
Once you select the repeat play mode, it re-  
mains on even after you turn off the VCR. To  
turn off repeat play, repeat these steps and se-  
lect OFFin Step 3.  
TRACKING  
The auto tracking system automatically adjusts  
tracking when you start playback.  
When different parts of the tape are recorded  
at different speeds, the VCR automatically re-  
adjusts the tracking at the beginning of each  
recording.  
If you need to manually adjust tracking, hold  
down CH s or CH t. To return to the automatic  
tracking system, press CH s and CH t at the  
same time or turn the power off then back on.  
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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.  
The following chart shows the maximum re-  
cording times for different-length tapes at the  
recording speeds.  
• Automatic timer recording — to record a  
broadcast at a time you set.  
• Dubbing — to record a broadcast from  
another tape or video source.  
TAPE  
LENGTH  
SP  
1 hour  
LP  
EP  
Notes:  
T-60  
2 hours  
3 hours  
• You can set the VCR so it stops recording  
after a length of time you select.  
(60 min.)  
(120 min.)  
(180 min.)  
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.  
22/3 hours  
(160 min.)  
51/3 hours  
(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” on Page 27).  
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 EP (ex-  
tended play).  
SP is the fastest recording speed and results in  
the highest quality picture. LP and EP record  
more slowly and use less tape, but the picture  
quality is not as high as a recording made at  
the SP speed.  
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 (LINE 1  
or LINE 2on the Model 62) for an audio/  
video source, or a channel number for  
broadcast signals.  
Note: If you are watching the program on a TV/  
AUDIO/  
monitor that is connected to the VCR’s  
VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the vid-  
CH  
CH  
t to set the  
• Repeatedly press  
s or  
eo mode and skip Steps 2 and 3.  
VCR to the desired broadcast channel or to  
one channel higher than the highest chan-  
nel number (or one channel lower than the  
lowest channel number) for an audio/video  
source.  
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
2. Set the TV’s tuner to the same channel as  
3-CH-4  
on the back of the VCR.  
TV/VCR  
3. Press  
until VCR appears.  
Note: (Model 62 only) Select LINE 1 for re-  
cording signals from the back  
4. Load a blank cassette, or one that you  
want to record over, into the VCR.  
AUDIO IN 1/VID-  
EO IN 1  
jacks, or LINE2for recording signals  
SPEED  
5. Repeatedly press  
on the remote  
AV2  
from the front  
jacks.  
control until the desired recording speed  
(SP, LP, or EP) appears.  
RECEIVING/RECORDING  
STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS  
(MODEL 62 ONLY)  
6. Select the signal to record (see “Selecting  
the Signal to Record”).  
7. (Model 62 only) Set the audio recording  
mode to the desired setting. See “Receiv-  
ing/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts  
(Model 62 Only”).  
The Model 62 has three channels for audio re-  
cording — two (left and right) stereo channels  
on the Hi-Fi track, and one monaural channel  
on the standard track.  
REC/TIME  
8. Press  
. The VCR starts to record  
and the following appears on the TV  
screen:  
DISP/ENT  
Press  
to display the audio programs  
available on the broadcast you are currently  
tuned to. STEREO, SAP, and MONO appear.  
Parenthesis appear around each type of audio  
signal that is not available. For example, if a  
station broadcasts mono (monaural) and SAP  
signals, (STEREO), SAP, and MONOappear.  
REC  
02  
ME  
TO SET SPEC  
PLEASE PUSH REC KEY  
I
F
I
C REC T  
I
The arrow mark on the right of the audio mode  
display indicates the current audio mode. To  
select the audio mode when the broadcast has  
SAP/Hi-Fi  
a stereo or SAP signal, press  
so the  
arrow mark points to the desired mode.  
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Note: To record without a set duration, skip  
Step 9.  
AUTOMATIC TIMER  
RECORDING  
REC/TIME  
9. Press  
length appears on the TV screen. Repeat-  
REC/TIME  
again. The recording  
The VCR’s automatic timer lets you program it  
to select an input source, start recording from  
that source at a time you set, then stop 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.  
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.  
Notes:  
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).  
To ensure that you record the entire pro-  
gram, set the recording length longer  
than the program length.  
To display the remaining recording time,  
DISP/ENT  
press  
To temporarily stop the tape during a  
PAUSE PAUSE  
during a timed recording.  
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 31).  
recording, press  
. Press  
again to resume recording. If you leave  
the VCR paused for about 5 minutes,  
the VCR automatically stops.  
• If the cassette’s erase protection tab has  
been removed, the VCR displays  
CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB and  
ejects the cassette. Use another cas-  
sette, or place a piece of heavy plastic  
tape over the erase-protection tab hole.  
• 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.  
STOP  
10. Press  
to stop recording at any time.  
• The VCR must be off at the start time you  
set for it to begin an automatic timer  
recording.  
Recording One Program on the VCR  
While You Watch Another on the TV  
• If there is a power failure of more than 30  
minutes during a timer recording, the  
recording does not resume after power is  
restored.  
1. Follow Steps 1 9 of “Recording a Program  
as You Watch It” on Page 28.  
TV/VCR  
2. Repeatedly press  
pears.  
until VCR disap-  
• If there is a power failure of more than 30  
minutes before a start time, the VCR loses  
the clock setting and therefore does not  
start automatic timer recording. However, if  
you have an EDS channel in your area and  
set the VCR to automatically set the clock  
from the EDS signal, the clock is reset  
within 10 minutes after power is restored,  
and the VCR records at the set time(s).  
See “Turning On Auto Clock Set” on  
Page 17.  
Note: If you are watching the program on a  
TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR’s  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/moni-  
tor to the TV mode.  
3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to  
watch.  
STOP  
4. Press  
to stop recording at any time.  
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7. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
an empty timer number, then press FAST-F.  
This menu appears.  
Setting a Timer  
Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is connected  
to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the  
TV/monitor to the video mode and skip Steps 2  
and 3.  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
8 SAT --:-- --:-- --  
TODAY  
SE EC  
EP  
L
T
START  
DATE  
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
KEY  
KEY  
PROG KEY  
2. Set the TV to the same channel as 3-CH-4  
on the back of the VCR.  
8. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
3. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR  
the date when you want to record.  
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. (Model 62 only) Set the audio recording  
mode to the desired setting. See “Receiv-  
ing/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts  
(Model 62 Only)” on Page 28.  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
5. Load a blank cassette, or one that you  
want to record over, into the VCR.  
WEEKLY  
SUN  
--:-- --:-- --  
EP  
SE  
L
EC  
T
START  
DATE  
6. Press PROG on the remote control. The timer  
SE  
SET  
END  
L
E
C
T :  
KEY  
KEY  
PROG KEY  
setting menu appears on the TV screen.  
:
:
ST  
O
P
CH  
2
:
00  
P
125  
SLP  
To record a broadcast at the same time  
Monday through Friday, press either button  
until DAILY flashes and MON-FRI  
appears.  
T
E
Y
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
Or, if you have already entered timer set-  
tings, the current settings for up to the first  
four broadcasts appear.  
DAILY --:-- --:-- --  
MON-FRI EP  
SE  
LECT  
START  
DATE  
SE  
SET  
END  
L
E
C
T :  
:
:
KEY  
KEY  
PROG KEY  
STOP CH SPD  
2 : 00  
A
08 SP  
To record a broadcast at a set time today,  
press either button until today’s date  
flashes and TODAYappears.  
Note: If the clock is not set, PLEASESET  
CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING ap-  
pears, then the clock setting screen ap-  
pears. Set the clock as described in “Manu-  
ally Setting the Clock” on Page 16.  
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Notes:  
• Be sure that TIMER appears when you  
DATE  
START  
ST  
O
P
CH  
8 SAT --:-- --:-- --  
TODAY  
SE EC  
EP  
turn the VCR off. If it does not appear,  
check your entries.  
L
T
START  
DATE  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
:
KEY  
KEY  
PROG KEY  
• If you load a cassette with its erase-pro-  
tection tab removed and set the VCR’s  
timer, the VCR ejects the cassette and  
flashes TIMER.  
END  
To record a broadcast at a specific time  
and date, repeatedly press PLAY or STOP  
to select the specific date.  
• If you set up the VCR to record a cable  
broadcast through a cable box, be sure to  
leave the cable box turned on and tuned to  
the desired station before the broadcast  
starts.  
Press FAST-F to store your selection.  
9. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
the start hour. When the correct hour  
appears, press FAST-F. Then repeatedly  
press PLAY or STOP to select the minute  
and press FAST-F.  
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.  
10. Repeat Step 9 to set the end time.  
11. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
the channel.  
Monitoring an Automatic Timer  
Recording  
To record from a source connected to the  
AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 (or AV2 for the  
Model 62) jacks, repeatedly press PLAY or  
STOP until LINE(LINE 1 or LINE 2 on  
the Model 62) appears.  
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 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
12. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
the tape speed (SP, LP, or EP).  
13. Double-check all the set information.  
2. Press TV/VCR until VCR appears.  
• If the information is correct, press PROG.  
• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly  
press FAST-F or REW to move the cursor  
to the incorrect entry, enter the correct  
information, then press PROG.  
Checking/Changing Timers  
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-  
nel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.  
The timer settings appear on the TV  
screen. To enter another setting, repeat-  
edly press PLAY or STOP to select another  
timer number and repeat Steps 7–13.  
If you are using a TV/monitor that is  
Note:  
connected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video  
mode.  
14. Press PROG again. TURN VCR OFF FOR  
TIMERRECORDINGbriefly appears.  
15. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. TIMER  
appears.  
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2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/  
DUBBING  
VCR until VCR appears.  
The process of recording from one audio/video  
device to another is called dubbing.  
3. Press PROG. The first four timer settings  
appear.  
STOP CH SPD  
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.  
2 : 00  
A
08 SP  
4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select  
the setting you want to change, then press  
FAST-F.  
Or, you can use this VCR as the dubbing  
source for another VCR. See “Installation” on  
Page 9 for the various possible connections.  
5. Follow Steps 8–12 under “Setting a Timer”  
on Page 30 to correct the selected setting.  
Notes:  
6. When you finish, press PROG again, then  
• Always use video-quality shielded cables  
with phono-type connectors to connect the  
device to the VCR. Do not use standard  
audio patch cords.  
turn off the VCR.  
Clearing a Timer  
• Most material performed in public, such as  
concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed  
on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted.  
The unauthorized recording or duplication  
of copyrighted material is a violation of the  
copyright laws of most countries and such  
duplication may result in fines, imprison-  
ment, or both. Note, however, that in the  
United States, it is not a violation of U.S.  
copyright laws for a consumer to record a  
broadcast television program for private  
(in-home) viewing.  
If the timer recording has not yet started:  
1. Follow Steps 1–3 under “Checking/Chang-  
ing Timers.”  
2. Highlight the setting you want to clear, then  
press ADD/DLT.  
3. When you finish clearing the timer, press  
PROG.  
Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one  
timer setting entered.  
If a timer recording is in progress:  
To dub a tape, start playback on the dubbing  
source first (see that device’s instructions) then  
start recording on the recording VCR.  
1. Press POWER to stop timer recording. TO  
CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER  
THEN STOP KEY appears if you are  
watching the signal from the VCR.  
2. Within 10 seconds, press STOP. TIMER  
disappears.  
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AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING  
(MODEL 62 ONLY)  
Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi  
audio recordings, you might want to use your  
VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also  
make live recordings by connecting a pre-  
AUDIO IN  
amplifier or mixer to the VCR’s  
jacks.  
Simply select the line input and record as usu-  
al.  
Caution: Do not directly connect a microphone  
to the VCR.  
Note: For the best audio fidelity, we recom-  
mend you use high-quality video tape (such as  
Cat. No. 44-410) 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,  
or a broadcast was recorded  
at the wrong time.  
• The power is on. Turn off the power.  
• The timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the timer set-  
tings.  
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 Channel  
3 or 4.  
• The TV’s fine tuning is not set correctly. Fine tune your TV.  
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.  
The playback picture is dis-  
torted.  
• The video heads are dirty. See “Cleaning the Video Heads” on  
Page 37.  
• The VCR might not have adjusted the tracking correctly. You  
might need to manually adjust the tracking (see “Tracking” on  
Page 26).  
No picture on playback.  
• The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set it to Channel 3 or  
4, or to its audio/video input if you connected it to the VCR’s  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks.  
• Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.  
Remote control buttons do  
not work when the power is  
on and a cassette is loaded.  
• Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the  
VCR.  
• Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor win-  
dow. Get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s location.  
• The remote control might be set for another device’s opera-  
tion. Try pressing VCR.  
• The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the  
batteries.  
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  
jacks.  
• Connections are incorrect. Check all connections.  
INPUTis not set correctly. Select LINE(LINE1or LINE2  
for the Model 62).  
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PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
No stereo sound for a stereo  
recording (Model 62 only).  
• You have not connected the VCR’s AUDIO OUT jacks to a ste-  
reo system or stereo TV. Connect the jacks to a stereo output.  
• The audio out setting is not correctly set. Set it to Hi-Fi(see  
“Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 62  
Only)” on Page 28).  
• The VCR might not have adjusted the tracking correctly. You  
might need to manually adjust the tracking (see “Tracking” on  
Page 26).  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your Optimus 4-Head VHS HQ VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The fol-  
lowing 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 type in the remote control. Batteries  
can leak chemicals that damage your VCR remote control’s electronic parts.  
Wipe the VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use  
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the VCR.  
Modifying or tampering with the VCR’s internal components can cause a malfunction, invalidating  
your VCR’s warranty and voiding your FCC authorization to operate it. If your VCR is not performing  
as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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Servicing Your VCR  
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 VCR displays the following message  
on the TV screen while playing back a record-  
ed 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.  
Serious problems require cleaning by a trained  
technician. For more head cleaning informa-  
tion, contact your local RadioShack store.  
Brake-Release Plunger  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal  
Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth  
1
Tape Width ............................................................................................................................ /2 Inch  
Tape Speed:  
SP ............................................................................................ 1.31 Inch/second (33.35 mm/s)  
LP ............................................................................................ 0.65 Inch/second (16.67 mm/s)  
EP ............................................................................................. 0.43 Inch/second (11.12 mm/s)  
Tuner Channels:  
VHF ................................................................................................................................... 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  
p-p  
Video Output Impedance ......................................................................................................... 75  
Audio Output Level .............................................................................................................. –8 dBV  
Audio Output Impedance .......................................................................................................... 1 kΩ  
Video Input Level .......................................................................................................... 0.5-2.0 V  
p-p  
Video Input Impedance .......................................................................................................... 50 kΩ  
Audio Input Level ............................................................................................................... –10 dBV  
Audio Input Impedance .......................................................................................................... 47 kΩ  
Video S/N Ratio (weighted):  
SP ..................................................................................................................................... 42 dB  
EP ..................................................................................................................................... 40 dB  
Audio S/N Ratio:  
Regular Audio (weighted)  
SP ..................................................................................................................................... 43 dB  
EP ..................................................................................................................................... 40 dB  
Hi-Fi Audio (Model 62 only) (Dynamic Range):  
SP ................................................................................................................... More than 90 dB  
LP ................................................................................................................... More than 90 dB  
EP ................................................................................................................... More than 90 dB  
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Frequency Response:  
Regular Audio  
SP ................................................................................................................. 80 Hz–10 kHz  
EP ................................................................................................................... 80 Hz–5 kHz  
Hi-Fi Audio (Model 62 only) In All Modes ............................................................ 20 Hz–20 kHz  
Power Requirement ..................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Models 112/113 ........................................................................................................... 18 Watts  
Model 62 ..................................................................................................................... 23 Watts  
Dimensions (HWD) ................................................ 35/8 × 1415/16 × 1113/16 Inches (9.3 × 38 × 30 cm)  
Weight ................................................................................................................. 7 lbs 6 oz (3.4 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and  
improvement without notice.  
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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  
5A7  
Printed in Japan  
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