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:
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
4 FEATURES Your Optimus Model 112/113/62 4-Head VHSHQ VCR offers some of the most advancedfeatures available in home video cassette re-corders. Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuningensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cablechannels. The VCR’s full-funct...
Page 5 - Automatic Rewind; OTHER FEATURES
5 Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion Automatic Rewind OTHER FEATURES Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-el 62 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts forlistening or recording. This VCR can also re-ceive and record special audio programs (SAP)that accompany...
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 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 (available at your local RadioShack store).Read “Installati...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION; COMMON CONNECTIONS; Caution: Never connect the VCR’s
9 INSTALLATION 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 sectionmight require additional supplies, availablefrom your local RadioShack store. þ Connect the VCR to your TV forplayback. You can c...
Page 10 - MODEL 62 CONNECTIONS; or
10 MODEL 62 CONNECTIONS Cable Box Model 62 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 or or ...
Page 12 - HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 62 SHOWN); Cable Box; Cable
12 HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 62 SHOWN) Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system. Cable Box Model 62 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 or or o...
Page 13 - CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS; CONNECTING POWER
13 CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS Your Model 62 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or othervideo source. You can also connect a camcorder to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks on the back panel of your Model 112/113 VCR. You need a stereo A/V cable (not supplied) with plugs...
Page 14 - VCR SETUP; REMOTE CONTROL; Installing Batteries
14 VCR SETUP 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 VCRsends the signal from the video source c...
Page 15 - INITIAL SET UP; AUTO SET
15 INITIAL SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/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 channels inyour are...
Page 16 - Manually Setting the Clock
16 • If you have not connected the VCR to an antenna, cable TV, or other signalsource through the IN FROM ANT termi- nal, the VCR does not store any channelin memory. Instead, the VCR displaysthe following on the TV screen: Manually Setting the Clock Follow these steps to manually set the clock ifED...
Page 18 - Changing the On-Screen Language
18 2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high- light SET UP CHANNEL , then press FAST-F . 3. Press FAST-F again to select the broadcast system ( TV or CATV) . 4. Press STOP to highlight AUTO SET , then press FAST-F . 5. Press CH s . The VCR starts scanning for and storing active channels. Changing the...
Page 21 - OPERATION; WATCHING TV; Using the TV’s Tuner; LINE
21 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 from 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 m...
Page 22 - VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE; Loading a Video Tape; HiFi
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 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 AUDIO/VIDEO IN j...
Page 25 - USING INDEX SEARCH; Direct Access Index Search; REPEAT PLAY
25 USING INDEX SEARCH Your VCR has the VHS Index Search System.Each time you start recording, the VCR auto-matically marks the tape with an index mark atthat location. You can locate the recording youwant to play or skip the recording(s) you don’twant to watch by either entering the number ofindex m...
Page 26 - TRACKING
26 3. Press FAST-F so ON appears. 4. When you finish setting the repeat play option, press MENU twice. 5. Press PLAY to start repeat playback. REP appears. The VCR repeats playback from the beginningto the end of the tape, or to the first unrecordedportion that is at least 30 seconds long. AUTO REPE...
Page 27 - RECORDING; ERASE PROTECTION
27 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. • Automatic timer recording — to record a broadcast at a time you set. • Dubbing — to record a broadcast from a...
Page 28 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING; REC 02
28 SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORD You can select the signal to record — from the IN FROM ANT jack or an audio/video source — in either of these ways. • Repeatedly press INPUT until the desired input source appears — LINE ( LINE 1 or LINE 2 on the Model 62) for an audio/ video source, or a channel nu...
Page 29 - CHECK
29 Note: To record without a set duration, skipStep 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-hourincrements ...
Page 30 - Setting a Timer; To record a broadcast at a set time today
30 Setting a Timer Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is connectedto the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode and skip Steps 2and 3. 1. Turn on the VCR and the TV. 2. Set the TV to the same channel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR. 3. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR ap...
Page 31 - Checking/Changing Timers
31 To record a broadcast at a specific timeand date , repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the specific date. Press FAST-F to store your selection. 9. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the start hour. When the correct hourappears, press FAST-F . Then repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select ...
Page 32 - Clearing a Timer; If the timer recording has not yet started:; DUBBING
32 2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/ VCR until VCR appears. 3. Press PROG . The first four timer settings appear. 4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the setting you want to change, then press FAST-F . 5. Follow Steps 8–12 under “Setting a Timer” on Page 30 to correct the selected s...
Page 34 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING; INPUT
34 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 35 - • You have not connected the VCR’s; reo system or stereo TV. Connect the jacks to a stereo output.
35 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 Ste...
Page 36 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
36 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 38 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inch
38 SPECIFICATIONS Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width ...........................
