Radio Shack 66 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read instructions — All the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper- ated.

2.Retain Instructions — The safet y and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings — All warnin gs on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions — All operatin g and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning — Unplu g the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean- ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments — Do not use attachments not recom- mended by the VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture — Do not use this VCR near water

— for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8.Accessories — Do not place this VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause an appliance and cart combination to overturn.

This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This VCR should not be placed in a built- in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources — This VCR should be operated onl y from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instruc- tions.

11.Grounding and Polarization — This VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug hav- ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power-Cord Protection Power-suppl y cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep- tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require- ments for the grounding electrode.

F IGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD I N

W I R E

GROUND

C L A M P

9.Ventilation — Slots and openin gs in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the VCR and to protect it from over- heating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

 

ANTENNA

 

DI SCHARGE UN I T

 

(NEC SECTION 810 -20)

ELECTRI C

 

SE RV I CE

 

EQU I PMEN T

 

 

GROUNDI NG CONDUCTORS

 

(NEC SECTION 810 -21)

 

GROUND CL AMPS

NEC - NATI ONAL ELECTRI CAL CODE

POWER SERVI C E GROUNDI NG

 

ELEC TR ODE SYSTEM

S2 8 9 8 A

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

© 1998 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Commercial Advance and Movie Advance are trademarks of Arthur D. Little Enterprises,

a Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises.

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Contents Model Important Safety Instructions Product RECORDING/PLAYBACK FeaturesTuning Other Features Tape ControlContents Blue Screen Display On-Screen Display Function Indicators Before YOU Begin Supplied AccessoriesUsing this Manual Moisture CondensationInstallation Basic ConnectionsFm Page 10 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 903 AM Home Theater Connections CatvConnecting Power Camcorder ConnectionsRemote Control VCR SetupSetting the VCR’S Output Channel Switch Installing BatteriesInitial SET UP Positioning the VCR and Cable BOX or Satellite ReceiverIf you selected VCR CABLE/DSS TV or VCR TV, you see If you selected CABLE/DSS BOX VCRSatellite Receiver Code Brand SET Proceeding appearsAlternate Setup You selected VCR CABLE/DSS TV orManually Setting the Clock 1200PMAdding/Erasing Channels Reprogramming Tuner MemoryTurning On Auto Clock Set Setting the Cable BoxCABLE/DSS BOX SET UP and press . You see Changing the On-Screen Language Mitsubishi Panasonic Quasar RadioShack 01, 02, 15, 16 Hitachi/Hughes 104 Magnavox/Uniden 105 106 Panasonic 109 Resetting the VCR’S Memory Turning the Error Beep ON/OFFOperation Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner Watching TVBlank Loading a Video Tape Viewing a Video TapeTape Motion Controls Playing a Video TapeREAL-TIME Counter Using the CounterUsing the Zero Search Function Freeze-Frame/Frame AdvanceTracking VCR LockSpecial Displays Function IndicatorsSpecial Functions Blue Screen DisplaySkipping Commercials Turning Commercial Advance Marking On/OffSelecting a Commercial Advance Tape Playback Option Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceSET UP Commercial ADV., then press Auto or ManualUsing Index Search SKIPPING/SELECTING PreviewsIndex Scan Direct Access Index SearchProgram Index Search Timer Recording only Repeat Play Time StampPress MENU/ACTION twice to exit Erase Protection RecordingRecording SPEEDS/TAPE Selection Recording a Program as You Watch It Selecting the Signal to RecordImmediate Recording Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channels Recording with VCR PLUS+Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ CH SET UP, then pressVCR Plus+ PROGRAM, then press MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE, SPORTS, orPrograms RecordingChecking/Changing VCR Plus+ Setting a Timer Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording Checking/Changing TimersClearing a Timer DubbingAUDIO-ONLY Recording Troubleshooting Additional InformationFm Page 49 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 903 AM Care and Maintenance Storing Your Video Cassettes Cleaning the Video HeadsServicing Your VCR Specifications Frequency Response, Regular Audio Hz-5 kHz Fm Page 54 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 903 AM Fm Page 55 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 903 AM RadioShack