Optimus 114 (16-551) - Manuals

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper-ated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the applianc...

Page 4 - FEATURES; Movie Advance; TUNING

4 FEATURES Your Optimus Model 114/63 4-Head VHS HQVCR offers some of the most advanced fea-tures available in home video cassette record-ers. Your VCR’s VCR Plus+  feature lets you easi- ly set the VCR to record programs without te-dious programming, and its Commercial Ad-vance  and Movie Advance ...

Page 5 - TAPE CONTROL; Automatic Rewind; OTHER FEATURES

5 TAPE CONTROL Index Search — lets you quickly locate thebeginning of a specific recording. Also, you canhave the VCR play the first 10 seconds of eachrecording so you can locate the one you want. Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion Automatic Rewind OTHER FE...

Page 6 - CONTENTS

6 CONTENTS Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... 8 Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................. 8Moisture Conden...

Page 8 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES; PLAY

8 BEFORE YOU BEGIN SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Be sure to remove the remote control and 75-ohm coaxial cable before you store the packingmaterial. 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 P...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION; COMMON CONNECTIONS; Caution: Never connect the VCR’s

9 INSTALLATION COMMON CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustrations on Page 10 (Model 63)or 11 (Model 114) for these connections. Note: Some connections shown in this sectionmight require additional supplies, availablefrom your local RadioShack store. þ Connect the VCR to your TV for play-back. You can con...

Page 10 - MODEL 63 CONNECTIONS

10 MODEL 63 CONNECTIONS Cable Box Model 63 (rear) TV Optional TV Antenna In Connection (Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System) Stereo Audio/Video Cable Stereo Audio/Video Cable VHF/UHFSplitter/Combiner OUT I N UHF Antenna In Audio In Video In L R L Audio Video R VHF Antenna In 1 2 3 75-OhmCoax Cable...

Page 11 - MODEL 114 CONNECTIONS

11 MODEL 114 CONNECTIONS Cable Box Model 114 (rear) TV Optional TV Antenna In Connection (Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System) Audio/Video Cable Audio/Video Cable VHF/UHFSplitter/Combiner OUT I N UHF Antenna In Audio In Video In Audio Video VHF Antenna In 1 2 3 or or or or OutsideAntenna 300-to-75...

Page 12 - HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 63 SHOWN); Cable Box; Cable

12 HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 63 SHOWN) Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system. Cable Box Model 63 (rear) TV/Monitor A/V RECEIVER TV Stereo Audio/Video Cable Stereo Audio/Video Cable Speakers OUT I N Antenna In Audio In Video In L R 75-OhmCoax Cable Video Cable ...

Page 14 - VCR SETUP; REMOTE CONTROL; Installing Batteries

14 VCR SETUP 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 signalfrom the video source connected...

Page 15 - INITIAL SET UP

15 INITIAL SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Channels/Clock When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,when you turn it on after power was interruptedfor longer than 24 hours, or when you reset theVCR’s memory, the VCR prompts you to selecta language, then scans for active cha...

Page 16 - Manually Setting the Clock; AUTO SET

16 Notes: • The output channel number for most cable boxes and DSS receivers is usu-ally 3 or 4. Check the owner ’s manualfor your cable box or DSS receiver if youare not sure what the output channelnumber is. • If you are using the audio/video jack connections to your cable box or DSSreceiver, sele...

Page 17 - Adding/Erasing Channels

17 1. Press MENU to display the main menu. Note: To exit the programming mode atany time, press MENU . 2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high- light SET CLOCK , then press FF . 3. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high- light MANUAL SET , then press FF . 4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select t...

Page 18 - Reprogramming Tuner Memory

18 Reprogramming Tuner Memory You might want to reprogram the VCR’s tunermemory if you move or change from an anten-na connection to a cable TV connection. Note: You can also quickly erase all settings,including the time, local channels, and pro-grammed events, then reprogram the tuner’smemory. See ...

Page 23 - OPERATION; WATCHING TV; Using the TV’s Tuner; VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE; Loading a Video Tape

23 OPERATION WATCHING TV Using the TV’s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turnoff the VCR, or repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR disappears. Note: If you are using a TV/monitor connectedto the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, be sure to set the TV/monitor to the TV mode. The antenna or...

Page 24 - Playing a Video Tape; HiFi; TAPE MOTION CONTROLS; REWIND

24 2. Hold the cassette with the main label fac- ing up and the spine facing out from theVCR. Then insert the cassette into theVCR’s compartment and gently push thecenter of its spine until the VCR draws it in. The VCR automatically turns on. If the erase-protection tab has been removed from the cas...

Page 26 - TRACKING

26 TRACKING The auto tracking system automatically adjuststracking when you start playback. When different parts of the tape are recordedat different speeds, the VCR automatically re-adjusts the tracking at the beginning of eachrecording. If you need to manually adjust tracking, holddown CH s or t. ...

Page 27 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; SPECIAL DISPLAYS; Blue Screen Display; SKIPPING COMMERCIALS

27 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS Blue Screen Display The VCR displays a blue screen on the TVwhen you select the VCR mode, play unre-corded portions of a tape, or when you tune toa weak TV station. The blue screen also ap-pears if you set the VCR to the audio/videomode when the R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO ...

Page 28 - Marking an Unmarked Tape

28 3. If necessary, repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight SET UP COMMER- CIAL ADV. . 4. Press FF . You see: 5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high- light C/A RECORD , then press FF to select ON or OFF . ON — With this setting, when you press STOP to end a recording, the VCR prompts you, when ...

Page 29 - Question

29 • The recording must be at least 15 min- utes long for the VCR to detect the com-mercials. If you press STOP before the tape plays 15 minutes, AT LEAST 15 MIN SEARCHING NEEDED FOR MARKING appears. Playing Back with Commercial Advance Marking Follow these steps to select how the VCR op-erates when...

Page 30 - USING INDEX SEARCH; Direct Access Index Search; IN D E X

30 1. Load a tape. When the VCR automatically starts playback, press STOP . 2. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP . You see: 3. Rep ea tedly pre ss PLAY or STO P to high- ligh t M OVIE AD VA NCE , then p ress FF . 4. Re p e a te d ly p r es s PLAY o r STOP to se- lect GO TO START OF MOVIE or GO TO PREVIEW . GO TO...

Page 31 - Index Scan; I N DE X; REPEAT PLAY

31 3. Use the number keys to enter the number of index marks you want to skip. For example, if the tape is at the second re-cording (index mark 2) and you want to watchthe seventh recording (at index mark 7), enter 5 to skip past index marks 3 through 6. Or, if thetape is at index mark 9 and you wan...

Page 32 - RECORDING; ERASE PROTECTION

32 RECORDING There are four ways to record using your VCR: • Immediate recording — to record a broad- cast as you watch it or record one programon the VCR while you watch another onthe TV. • VCR Plus+ recording — to record a broad- cast using the VCR’s VCR Plus+ feature. • Automatic timer recording ...

Page 33 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING; REC 02

33 SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORD You can select the signal to record — from thesource connected to the IN FROM ANT. jack or an audio/video source — in either of these ways. • Repeatedly press INPUT until the desired input source appears — LINE1 (or LINE2 ) for an audio/video source, or a channel nu...

Page 34 - CHECK; RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+

34 Note: To record without a set recordinglength, skip Step 9. 9. Press REC/TIME again. The recording length appears on the TV screen. Repeat-edly press REC/TIME to advance the timer to the desired recording length. Therecording length advances in 30-minuteincrements up to 2 hours, then in 1-hourinc...

Page 35 - Timer Recording with VCR Plus+

35 2. For each station, compare the station’s guide channel number with the numberyou select on the TV or VCR to tune to thestation. If the numbers match, cross thatstation off of the list. 3. If a tape is playing, press STOP . 4. Press MENU to display the main menu. 5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP...

Page 38 - Setting a Timer

38 Notes: • The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time. If you set the VCR’s timer to recordbroadcasts on different channels that startat the same time, the VCR only records thebroadcast that has the lowest timer num-ber (see “Checking/Changing Timers” onPage 40). • If two timer settings overla...

Page 39 - To record a broadcast at a set time today

39 To record a broadcast at the same time onthe same day every week , press either but- ton until WEEKLY flashes and the desired day of the week appears. To record a broadcast at the same timeMonday through Friday , press either button until DAILY flashes and MON-FRI appears. To record a broadcast a...

Page 40 - If the timer recording has not yet started:

40 Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan- nel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of the VCR. Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that isconnected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode. 2. Press TV/VCR until VCR appears. Check...

Page 41 - DUBBING

41 DUBBING The process of recording from one audio/videodevice to another is called dubbing. An audio/video device where a signal origi-nates is called the dubbing source. You canuse another VCR, camcorder, satellite receiv-er, or other device with A/V outputs as the dub-bing source, connect the dub...

Page 42 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING

42 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, look in thischart for the problem description and its solution. If your VCR still does not work properly, contactyour local RadioShack store. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION N...

Page 43 - INPUT

43 PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION 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 theVCR. Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor window.Block the source of the light, get closer to the VCR, or ...

Page 44 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

44 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 cor...

Page 46 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inch

46 SPECIFICATIONS Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width ...........................