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; Commercial Advance; TUNING; Automatic Rewind
4 FEATURES Your Optimus Model 111 4-Head VHS HQVCR/Model 61 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR of-fers some of the most advanced features avail-able in home video cassette recorders. Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuningensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cablech...
Page 5 - OTHER FEATURES
5 OTHER FEATURES Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-el 61 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 —let you quickly connect an audio/...
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 9 and 10 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 T...
Page 9 - Model 61 Connections
9 Model 61 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 111 Connections
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Page 11 - Cable
11 HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 61 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 - CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS; CONNECTING POWER
12 CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS Your VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other videosource. Notes: • The Model 61 (shown) needs a stereo audio/video cable for this connection. • The Model 111 (not shown) needs an audio/video cable for this connection. 1. Insert the p...
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; PLEASE PUSH CH UP
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 power was inter-rupted longer than 24 hours, the VCR promptsyou to select a language, and then scans foractive channels in your area and stores them. In many are...
Page 15 - Manually Setting the Clock
15 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 - Changing the On-Screen Language; LANGUE; Resetting the VCR’s Memory
17 Changing the On-Screen Language You can change the on-screen language atany 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 is English, t...
Page 20 - OPERATION; WATCHING TV; Using the TV’s Tuner; VCR; Selecting Channels; LINE
20 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 21 - VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE; Loading a Video Tape
21 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 22 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; SPECIAL DISPLAYS; Blue Screen Display; SKIPPING COMMERCIALS
22 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 24 - TAPE MOTION CONTROLS; Frame Advance
24 TAPE MOTION CONTROLS Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped,press FAST-F . To rewind the tape quickly when it is stopped, press REW . You cannot see the tape picture or hear the tape sound when youuse fast-forward or rewind, but you can use thecounter...
Page 25 - LOCKING THE VCR
25 REAL-TIME COUNTER Using the Counter Your VCR’s counter shows how long a tapehas been running. To display the counter onthe TV screen, press DISPLAY on the remote control. Notes: • The real-time counter might stop if you fast-forward or rewind through a blank sec-tion on the tape. This is normal. ...
Page 26 - TRACKING; Digital Auto Tracking System
26 Once you select the repeat play mode, it staysin effect even after you turn off the VCR. Toturn off repeat play, select OFF in Step 3. TRACKING Digital Auto Tracking System The auto tracking system automatically adjuststracking when you start playback. When different parts of the tape are recorde...
Page 27 - RECORDING; RECORDING SPEEDS
27 RECORDING There are three ways to record using your VCR— immediate recording, automatic timer re-cording, and dubbing. The video cassette you use for recording musthave the erase-protection tab in place. If thetab is removed, the cassette automaticallyejects if you try to record on it (see “Erase...
Page 29 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING
29 IMMEDIATE RECORDING Recording a Program as You Watch It Follow these steps 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 30 - Setting the Program Timer; PLEASE
30 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 31 - Note: The TV displays
31 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 33 - DUBBING
33 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 34 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING; INPUT; STEREO
34 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 35 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 111 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 61 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR is an exam-ple of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the VCRso you can enjoy it for years. Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq...
Page 37 - SPECIFICATIONS
37 SPECIFICATIONS Television System ................................................................................ NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ................................................................................. Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width.........................
Page 39 - NOTES
39 NOTES 16-548.fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:54 PM
