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14.Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and power-line surges.

15.Power Lines — An outside antenna s ystem should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and exten- sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17.Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of an y kind into this VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the VCR.

18.Servicing — Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service — Unplu g this VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per- sonnel under the following conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the VCR.

If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water.

If the VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to its normal operation.

If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance — this indicates a need for service.

20.Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts, specified by the manufacturer, that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unau- thorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.

21.Safety Check — Upon completion of an y service or repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the VCR is in proper operating condition.

22.Heat — This VCR product should be situated awa y from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to the cable TV system installer:

This reminder is to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper ground- ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as prac- tical.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

 

CAUTION

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

 

 

 

DO NOT OPEN.

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres- ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im-

!portant operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this

product.

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Contents Head VHS HQ VCR Important Safety Instructions Product Features TuningRECORDING/PLAYBACK Tape Control Other FeaturesContents Function Indicators Moisture Condensation Supplied AccessoriesUsing this Manual Before YOU BeginCommon Connections InstallationCable Box Model 63 ConnectionsOptional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System Model 114 ConnectionsCatv Home Theater Connections Model 63 ShownCamcorder Connections Connecting PowerInstalling Batteries VCR SetupSetting the VCR’S Output Channel Switch Remote ControlVCR CABLE/DSS BOX TV Initial SET UPAuto SET Manually Setting the ClockAdding/Erasing Channels 1200PMAuto Clock SET Incomplete Reprogramming Tuner MemoryTurning On Auto Clock Set Setting the Cable BoxChanging the On-Screen Language Resetting the VCR’s MemoryTV Brand Code Using the VCR’S Remote Control with Your TV or Cable BOXFm Page 22 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 513 PM Operation Watching TVViewing a Video Tape Tape Motion Controls Playing a Video TapeFast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance Using the CounterUsing the Zero Search Function REAL-TIME CounterTracking Special Functions Special DisplaysSkipping Commercials Marking an Unmarked Tape Stop to highlight SET UP COMMER- Cial ADVQuestions and Answers about Commercial Advance SKIPPING/SELECTING PreviewsPlaying Back with Commercial Advance Marking Direct Access Index Search Using Index SearchIndex Scan Repeat PlayRecording Recording SPEEDS/TAPE SelectionErase Protection Selecting the Signal to Record Immediate RecordingRecording a Program As You Watch It Recording with VCR PLUS+ Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide ChannelsSET UP CHANNEL, then press FF Timer Recording with VCR Plus+200P Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs Automatic Timer RecordingSAT Setting a TimerSAT Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording Checking/Changing TimersClearing a Timer AUDIO-ONLY Recording Model 63 only DubbingAdditional Information TroubleshootingVCR Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads Servicing Your VCRStoring Your Video Cassettes Specifications Frequency Response Regular Audio Hz-10 kHz Hz-5 kHz Fm Page 48 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 513 PM Fm Page 49 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 513 PM Fm Page 50 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 513 PM Fm Page 51 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 513 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas