Optimus 61, 111 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)

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All Rights Reserved.

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Contents Model 111/MODEL Important Safety Instructions Do not Open RECORDING/PLAYBACK FeaturesTuning Tape ControlOther Features Multichannel Television Sound MTS ModContents Before YOU Begin AccessoriesUsing this Manual Moisture CondensationInstallation Common ConnectionsModel 61 Connections VCRModel 111 Connections Home Theater Connections Model 61 only CatvConnecting Power Camcorder ConnectionsRemote Control VCR SetupSetting the 3 CH Switch Installing the BatteriesInitial SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/ Channels/ClockManually Setting the Clock 1996 FRI 130PMTurning On Auto Clock Set Adding/Erasing ChannelsReprogramming Tuner Memory Resetting the VCR’s Memory Changing the On-Screen LanguageSetting the Remote CONTROL’S Codes RCAFm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 454 PM Operation Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner Watching TVPlaying a Video Tape Viewing a Video TapeLoading a Video Tape Skipping Commercials Special FunctionsSpecial Displays Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Playing Back with Commercial Advance MarkingFreeze-Frame Tape Motion ControlsFast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search Frame AdvanceREAL-TIME Counter Using the CounterUsing the Zero Search Function Locking the VCRDigital Auto Tracking System Manually Adjusting TrackingTracking Tape Selection RecordingRecording Speeds Erase ProtectionSelecting the Signal to Record RECEIVING/RECORDING STEREO/SAP Broadcasts Model 61 onlyRecording One Program While You Watch Another Immediate RecordingRecording a Program As You Watch It Automatic Timer Recording Setting the Program TimerLine Clearing a Program Timer Monitoring an Automatic Timer RecordingChecking/Changing Program Timers Dubbing AUDIO-ONLY Recording Model 61 onlyTroubleshooting Additional InformationCare and Maintenance Storing Your Video Cassettes Cleaning the Video HeadsServicing Your VCR Specifications Frequency Response Regular Audio 80 Hz-10 kH z 80 Hz-5 kHz Fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 454 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas