Optimus 550, 632, 16-549 owner manual Features, Recording/Playback, Tuning, Tape Control

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 112/113/62 4-Head VHS HQ VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette re- corders.

Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels. The VCR’s full-function universal re- mote control and on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use.

Your VCR offers all these features:

Note: The Model 62 includes all of the Models 112/113’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo that delivers CD-quality sound for audio/video or audio-only recordings. The Model 62 also in- cludes front panel audio/video jacks that make it easy to connect to a camcorder.

Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording — lets you start a recording immediately and have the VCR automatically stop recording after a length of time you select.

1-Month, 8-Event Digital Timer — lets you program the VCR to make up to eight unat- tended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time).

Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — auto- matically plays, rewinds, and ejects a tape.

Fast-Response System — positions the tape next to the playback/record head for immediate playback or recording.

Real-Time Counter with Memory — displays the actual length of time a tape plays or records, and allows you to mark and return to a location on the tape.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head — enhances the picture quality at the EP (Extended Play) playback speed.

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads — pro- vide superior picture quality and special effects compared with standard single-azimuth four- head VCRs.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Video Noise Re-

duction System — reduces noise on the screen when playing back a worn or partially damaged tape.

Auto Tracking System — automatically ad- justs tracking when you start playback.

Auto Repeat Playback — automatically re- winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the end during playback and re- cording.

TUNING

179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible Tuner — lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and UHF channels, and up to 125 cable channels.

Tuner Memory Programming — automatical- ly stores all the active channels in your area into memory.

TAPE CONTROL

One-Minute Skip — lets you fast-forward the tape for exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip over commercials.

Index Search — lets you quickly locate the be- ginning of a specific recording, or set it to auto- matically play the first 10 seconds of each recording so you can locate a desired record- ing.

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Contents Head VHS HQ VCR Important Safety Instructions Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 504 PM Features TuningRECORDING/PLAYBACK Tape ControlOther Features Contents Direct Access Index Search Index Scan Supplied Accessories Using this ManualBefore YOU Begin Moisture CondensationInstallation Common ConnectionsModel 62 Connections Cable BoxModel 112/113 Connections Models 112/113Home Theater Connections Model 62 Shown CatvConnecting Power Camcorder ConnectionsVCR Setup Setting the VCR’S Output Channel SwitchRemote Control Installing BatteriesInitial SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/ Channels/ClockManually Setting the Clock 1200PMAdding/Erasing Channels Turning On Auto Clock SetReprogramming Tuner Memory Resetting the VCR’s Memory Changing the On-Screen LanguageUsing the VCR Remote Control with Your TV or Cable BOX TV Brand CodeFm Page 20 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 504 PM Using the TV’s Tuner Using the VCR’s TunerOperation Watching TVLoading a Video Tape Viewing a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Special Displays Special FunctionsTape Motion Controls Using the Counter Using the Zero Search FunctionREAL-TIME Counter Slow MotionUsing Index Search Direct Access Index SearchRepeat Play Index ScanTracking Recording SPEEDS/TAPE Selection RecordingErase Protection Immediate Recording Selecting the Signal to RecordRecording a Program As You Watch It Automatic Timer Recording Setting a Timer 200PMonitoring an Automatic Timer Recording Checking/Changing TimersClearing a Timer DubbingAUDIO-ONLY Recording Model 62 only Troubleshooting Additional InformationFm Page 35 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 504 PM Care and Maintenance Servicing Your VCR Cleaning the Video HeadsStoring Your Video Cassettes Specifications Frequency Response Regular Audio 80 Hz-10 kHz 80 Hz-5 kHz RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas