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 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR of-fers some of the most advanced features avail-able in home video cassette recorders. The VCR Plus+ Easy Taping feature lets you easily set the VCR to record programs withouttedious programming, and the Commercial Ad-vance and Movie Advance f...
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. Program Index — lets you select and searchfor a specific program after timer recording. Fast-Forward/Re...
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; BASIC CONNECTIONS; Caution: Never connect the VCR’s
9 INSTALLATION BASIC CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustration on Page 10 for theseconnections. 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 connect (choose one): • Your VCR’s...
Page 11 - HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS; Cable Box; Cable
11 HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system. Cable Box Model 66 (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 or or or OutsideA...
Page 13 - VCR SETUP; REMOTE CONTROL; Installing Batteries
13 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 14 - INITIAL SET UP; GUAGE
14 POSITIONING THE VCR AND CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER Your VCR is designed to send remote controlsignals for many types of cable boxes or direct-to-home satellite receivers. To transmit thesesignals, the VCR bounces the signals off of thewall facing it to the cable box or direct-to-homesatellit...
Page 15 - AUTO SET
15 • If you connected a cable box or a direct- to-home satellite receiver to the VCRthen connected the VCR to a TV, select CABLE/DSS BOX VCR TV . • If you connected the VCR to a cable box or a direct-to-home satellite receiverthen connected the cable box/direct-to-home satellite receiver to a TV, se...
Page 17 - O SET
17 7. At this screen (depending on your setup), set your cable box to channel 02 or direct-to-home satellite receiver to channel 270.Then press . NOW TRANSMITTING appears, and the VCR sends a test signal to your cable boxor direct-to-home satellite receiver. 8. After sending the test signal, the VCR...
Page 18 - Alternate Setup; did not control
18 Note: Using this setup method does not storeany channel in the VCR’s memory. Instead,you select channels using the cable box. See“Using the VCR’s Remote Control with Your TVand Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” onPage 22 for how to use the VCR’s remote con-trol to change the channels on the cable ...
Page 19 - Manually Setting the Clock
19 Instead, you see: Manually Setting the Clock Follow these steps to manually set the clock ifEDS is not available in your area, if you do notwant the VCR to search for an EDS signal, or ifyou skipped tuner programming. Notes: • The clock must be accurately set for proper automatic timer recording....
Page 20 - Adding/Erasing Channels; Reprogramming Tuner Memory
20 When the information is correct and thetime reaches the minute you set in Step 6,press MENU/ACTION twice. The time you set appears and the clock starts running. Note: Seconds begin counting from 00when you press MENU/ACTION the second time. Adding/Erasing Channels If you followed the steps listed...
Page 21 - Turning On Auto Clock Set; Setting the Cable Box
21 7. When the VCR finishes scanning and stor- ing channels, it searches for an EDS signaland shows: It can take up to 10 minutes for the VCR toset the clock using the EDS signal. If theVCR finds a signal, it automatically sets itsclock to the correct time, and AUTO CLOCK SET COMPLETED appears. If t...
Page 22 - Changing the On-Screen Language
22 Changing the On-Screen Language Follow these steps to change the on-screenprogramming language. 1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. 2. Repeatedly press or to highlight the fifth menu selection, then press . (The title of the fifth menu selection differsdepending on the language current...
Page 26 - OPERATION; WATCHING TV; Using the TV’s Tuner; Channel Caption
26 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 its TV mode. The antenna or ...
Page 28 - VIEWING A VIDEO TAPE; Loading a Video Tape; HiFi; TAPE MOTION CONTROLS; REWIND
28 5. Repeatedly press to highlight a chan- nel number, then repeat Steps 3 and 4 tocreate more call letter combinations (up to10). 6. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION four times to exit. 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...
Page 31 - SPECIAL FUNCTIONS; SPECIAL DISPLAYS; Blue Screen Display
31 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. However, you can turn theblue screen display feature on or off. Notes: • You cannot record the bl...
Page 32 - SKIPPING COMMERCIALS; or
32 SKIPPING COMMERCIALS Your VCR’s Commercial Advance feature lets you quickly skip over commercials record-ed onto a tape while you view it, without havingto continually press FAST-F or C/A SKIP/ZERO . During recording, Commercial Advance stores inmemory the locations of the beginnings and end-in...
Page 33 - Question
33 • The VCR can store up to eight timer recording settings and 45 commercial loca-tions in memory at one time. When thememory becomes full, the remaining com-mercials are not marked. • The Commercial Advance feature setting returns to OFF if there is a power failure. • If you rewind the tape and st...
Page 34 - MOVIE; USING INDEX SEARCH
34 SKIPPING/SELECTING PREVIEWS Your VCR’s Movie Advance feature lets you skip the previews at the beginning of many pur-chased or rented movies, or select a specificpreview to watch. No te: Movie Adva nce w orks on ly with ta pesreco rde d in the SP spe ed tha t ha ve theera se- protection tab rem...
Page 35 - Direct Access Index Search; Index Scan; IN D EX
35 Direct Access Index Search 1. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP . You see: Notes: • PROGRAM INDEX SEARCH appears only when there is timer recording on theprogram index list. See “AutomaticTimer Recording” on Page 43. • This screen appears only if the video cassette you use has the erase-protec-tion tab in pla...
Page 36 - REPEAT PLAY; TIME STAMP
36 2. Press or to highlight PROGRAM INDEX SEARCH , then press . You see: 3. Repeatedly press or to select the program you want, then press to start the search. When the tape reaches the selected program,the VCR starts normal playback. REPEAT PLAY Follow these steps to have the VCR automati-cally rew...
Page 37 - TIME; to select
37 3. If necessary press or to highlight TIME STAMP , then press to select ON or OFF . Note: The VCR still records time stampinformation even if you select OFF (to turn off the display feature) in Step 3. 4. Press MENU/ACTION twice to exit. OFF C I AL ADV. ATURE - - - - Y KEY 16-635.fm Page 37 Wedne...
Page 38 - RECORDING; ERASE PROTECTION
38 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 Plus+ feature. • Automatic timer recording — to r...
Page 39 - IMMEDIATE RECORDING
39 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 1 or LINE 2 for an audio/video source, or a channel number for broadcast signa...
Page 40 - CHECK; RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+
40 • To display the remaining recording time, press DISP/ENT during a timed recording. • To temporarily stop the tape during a recording, press PAUSE . Press PAUSE again to resume recording. If you leavethe VCR paused for about 5 minutes,the VCR automatically stops. • If the cassette’s erase protect...
Page 41 - Timer Recording with VCR Plus+
41 2. For each station, compare the station’s guide channel number with the numberyou select on the TV, cable box, or VCR totune to the station. If the numbers match,cross that station off of the list. 3. If a tape is playing, press STOP . 4. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. 5. Repeatedly...
Page 43 - TIMER
43 Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs 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 its video mode. 2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/ ...
Page 44 - Setting a Timer; To record a broadcast at a set time today
44 Setting a Timer Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is connectedto the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video mode and skipSteps 2 and 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 VC...
Page 45 - Checking/Changing Timers
45 Press to store your selection. 10. Repeatedly press or to select the start hour. When the correct hour appears,press . Then repeatedly press or to select the minute and press . 11. Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time. 12. Repeatedly press or to select the channel. Then press . To record from a sou...
Page 46 - Clearing a Timer; If the timer recording has not yet started:; DUBBING; CH SPD
46 4. Repeatedly press or to select TIMER PROGRAM , then press . The first four timer settings appear. 5. Repeatedly press or to select the setting you want to change, then press . 6. Follow Steps 8–13 under “Setting a Timer” on Page 44 to correct the selected setting. 7. When you finish, press PROG...
Page 48 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; TROUBLESHOOTING
48 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 49 - INPUT
49 . Remote control buttons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is loaded (continued) Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor window.Block the light source, get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’slocation. The remote control might be set for another device’s operati...
Page 50 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
50 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Thefollowing 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 c...
Page 52 - SPECIFICATIONS; Inch
52 SPECIFICATIONS Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width ...........................
Page 53 - Frequency Response, Regular Audio
53 Frequency Response, Regular Audio SP ...................................................................................................................... 100 Hz–5 kHzSLP .................................................................................................................... 100 Hz–5...
Page 54 - NOTES
54 NOTES 16-635.fm Page 54 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM
