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 3 - Note to the cable TV system installer:; CAUTION
3 14. Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended andunused for long periods of time, unplug it from the walloutlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Thiswill prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning andpower-line surges....
Page 4 - FEATURES; Your VCR offers all these features:; TUNING; Automatic Rewind
4 FEATURES Your Optimus Model 110 4-Head VHS HQVCR/Model 60 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi StereoVCR offers some of the most advanced fea-tures available in home video cassette record-ers. Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuningensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 c...
Page 5 - OTHER FEATURES
5 OTHER FEATURES Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-el 60 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts forlistening or recording. This VCR can also re-ceive and record special audio programs (SAP)that accompany some MTS broadcasts. Front and Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks(Model 60 only) — let you quickly c...
Page 6 - CONTENTS
6 CONTENTS Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... 7 Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 7Moisture ...
Page 7 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN; ACCESSORIES; PLAY
7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ACCESSORIES Be sure to remove these items before youstore the packing material. • Remote Control • 75-ohm Coaxial Cable Depending upon your audio/video system set-up, you might need additional cables or adapt-ers. Read “Installation” on Page 8 to determineyour specific needs. MOIS...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; COMMON CONNECTIONS; Caution: Never connect the VCR’s
8 INSTALLATION COMMON CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustrations on Pages 8 and 9 forthese connections. Note: Some connections shown in this sectionmight require additional supplies, availablefrom your local RadioShack store. þ Connect the VCR to your TV forplayback. You can connect: • Your VCR’s OUT TO...
Page 9 - Model 60 Connections
9 Model 60 Connections IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF OUT TO TV VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 3 CH. 4 L OUT R IN Cable Box VCR TV Optional TV Antenna In Connection (Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System) StereoAudio/VideoCable StereoAudio/VideoCable VHF/UHFSplitter/Combiner OUT I N UHF Antenna In Audio In Video In L R L Au...
Page 10 - Model 110 Connections
10 Model 110 Connections Cable Box VCR TV Optional TV Antenna In Connection (Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System) Audio/VideoCable Audio/VideoCable 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 or or or 300-OhmLead-In Wire OutsideAntenna...
Page 11 - Cable
11 HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 60 ONLY) Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system. IN FROM ANT. VHF/UHF OUT TO TV VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 3 CH. 4 L OUT R IN Cable Box VCR VIDEO 1 AUDIO 1 L OUT R IN TV/Monitor A/V RECEIVER TV Stereo Audio/Video Cable Stereo Audio/Video Cable...
Page 12 - and; jacks on the Model; CONNECTING POWER
12 CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 60 ONLY) Your Model 60 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or othervideo source. You need a stereo A/V cable for this connection. 1. Insert the plugs at one end of the cable into the AV 2 AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the Model 60’s ...
Page 13 - VCR SETUP; SETTING THE 3 CH. 4 SWITCH; REMOTE CONTROL; Installing the Batteries
13 VCR SETUP SETTING THE 3 CH. 4 SWITCH If you connected the VCR’s OUT TO TV termi- nal to a TV or another VCR, set the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch (on the back of the VCR) to 3 or 4 , whichever is not an active channel in your area. When VCR appears on the display, the VCRsends the signal from the video s...
Page 14 - INITIAL SET UP; SET; SELECT LANGUAGE
14 INITIAL SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels/Clock When you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,or when you turn it on after a power interruptionlonger than 24 hours, the VCR automaticallyprompts you to select a language, and then au-tomatically scans for active channels in yourarea an...
Page 16 - Manually Setting the Clock
16 Manually Setting the Clock Note: The clock must be accurately set forproper automatic timer and quick timer record-ing. We suggest you refer to a radio station ortime/temperature service for the correct time. If the SET CLOCK menu already appears on the screen, skip to Step 3. 1. Press MENU . Use...
Page 17 - Note: To exit the programming mode, press; Turning On Auto Clock Set
17 Adding/Erasing Channels We recommend you check the channels theVCR automatically stored. It might have storeda distant, weak channel that you normallywould not watch, or it might have missed achannel you want to store. If the tuner stores a channel that you do notwant, tune to that channel and pr...
Page 18 - Changing the On-Screen Language; LANGUE; Resetting the VCR’s Memory
18 Changing the On-Screen Language You can change the on-screen programminglanguage at any time. 1. Press MENU to display the main menu. 2. Use SEL s/t to highlight the fourth item, then press SET . Note: The title of the fourth item differsdepending on the current language. If thecurrent language i...
Page 21 - OPERATION; WATCHING TV; Using the TV’s Tuner; VCR; Selecting Channels
21 OPERATION WATCHING TV Using the TV’s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turnoff the VCR, or press TV/VCR until VCR does not appear on the VCR’s display. Note: If you are using a TV/monitor connectedto the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, be sure to set the TV/monitor to the TV mode. The...
Page 22 - VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE; Loading a Video Tape
22 VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE Loading a Video Tape 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan- nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch. Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that isconnected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the videomode. 2. Hold the cassette with the main label fac- ing...
Page 23 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; SPECIAL DISPLAYS; Blue Screen Display; TAPE MOTION CONTROLS
23 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS Blue Screen Display The blue screen display appears when you se-lect the VCR mode, play unrecorded portionsof a tape, or when you tune to a weak TV sta-tion. The blue screen also appears if you setthe VCR to the audio/video mode when the AU- DIO/VIDEO IN jacks a...
Page 25 - Digital Auto Tracking System
25 Notes: • If you rewind the tape past the zero point, the TV displays the time with a minus (–)sign. • The counter does not work with blank tapes or blank portions of partiallyrecorded tapes. REPEAT PLAY This function lets you automatically repeatplayback of a tape from the beginning to theend (or...
Page 26 - RECORDING; RECORDING SPEEDS
26 RECORDING There are three ways to record using your VCR— immediate recording, automatic timer re-cording, and dubbing. Your VCR automatically records the audio sig-nal and adjusts the sound level while it records. The video cassette you use for recording musthave the erase-protection tab in place...
Page 28 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING
28 IMMEDIATE RECORDING Recording a Program as You Watch It Follow these step to record a program as youwatch it. If you know how long the program is,you can set how long the VCR records. Note: If you are watching the program on a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR’s AUDIO/ VIDEO OUT jacks, set ...
Page 29 - Setting the Program Timer; PLEASE
29 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING The VCR’s automatic timer lets you program itto select an input source, start recording fromthat source at a time you set, then stop record-ing at a time you set. You can set up to eightprogram timers to record any combination ofweekly, daily, or one-time events. You can...
Page 30 - Note: The TV displays
30 If you have not yet entered any programs,the TV displays the program entry menuwhen you press PROG . 8. Use SEL s/t to select the date when you want to record. To record a program at the same time onthe same day every week, press either but-ton until the TV displays WEEKLY and the desired day of ...
Page 32 - DUBBING; • Always use video-quality shielded cables
32 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 33 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING; INPUT; STEREO
33 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, refer to thefollowing troubleshooting chart. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No power. The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an ACoutlet. Cannot make a tim...
Page 34 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 110 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 60 4-Head VHS HQ Stereo Hi-Fi VCR is anexample of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for theVCR so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately...
Page 36 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inch
36 SPECIFICATIONS Television System ............................................................................... NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ................................................................................. Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width .........................
Page 38 - NOTES
38 NOTES 16-547.fm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:45 PM
