Optimus 111, 61 owner manual Recording Speeds, Tape Selection, Erase Protection

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RECORDING

There are three ways to record using your VCR

immediate recording, automatic timer re- cording, and dubbing.

The video cassette you use for recording must have the erase-protection tab in place. If the tab is removed, the cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on it (see “Erase Pro- tection” on this page).

RECORDING SPEEDS

You can select one of three VHS recording/ playback speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long play), and EP (extended play).

The following chart shows the maximum re- cording times for different-length tapes at the recording speeds.

TAPE

SP

LP

EP

LENGTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T-60

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

 

(60 min-

(120 min-

(180 min-

 

utes)

utes)

utes)

 

 

 

 

T-120

2 hours

4 hours

6 hours

 

(120 min-

(240 min-

(360 min-

 

utes)

utes)

utes)

 

 

 

 

T-160

22/3 hours

51/3 hours

8 hours

 

(160 min-

(320 min-

(480 min-

 

utes)

utes)

utes)

 

 

 

 

SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture. LP and EP record more slowly and use less tape, but the picture quality is not as high as a recording made at the SP speed.

TAPE SELECTION

The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the life of the VCR. Use only video cassettes that display the offi-

cial logo. High-grade tape has a better ox- ide coating that helps prevent dirty video heads and gives the best results.

Although T-160 video cassettes offer the long- est recording time, they contain thinner tape that is more likely to jam. We suggest you use T-120 or shorter length tape.

ERASE PROTECTION

Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to prevent accidental erasure of a tape. To pre- vent recording, break off the tab using a screw- driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on the tape.

Tape

If you want to record on a video cassette that does not have the tab, put a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.

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Contents Model 111/MODEL Important Safety Instructions Do not Open Tape Control FeaturesTuning RECORDING/PLAYBACKMultichannel Television Sound MTS Mod Other FeaturesContents Moisture Condensation AccessoriesUsing this Manual Before YOU BeginCommon Connections InstallationVCR Model 61 ConnectionsModel 111 Connections Catv Home Theater Connections Model 61 onlyCamcorder Connections Connecting PowerInstalling the Batteries VCR SetupSetting the 3 CH Switch Remote ControlSetting the On-Screen Language/ Channels/Clock Initial SET UP1996 FRI 130PM Manually Setting the ClockAdding/Erasing Channels Reprogramming Tuner MemoryTurning On Auto Clock Set Changing the On-Screen Language Resetting the VCR’s MemoryRCA Setting the Remote CONTROL’S CodesFm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 454 PM Watching TV Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner OperationViewing a Video Tape Loading a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Special Functions Special DisplaysSkipping Commercials Playing Back with Commercial Advance Marking Questions and Answers about Commercial AdvanceFrame Advance Tape Motion ControlsFast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search Freeze-FrameLocking the VCR Using the CounterUsing the Zero Search Function REAL-TIME CounterManually Adjusting Tracking TrackingDigital Auto Tracking System Erase Protection RecordingRecording Speeds Tape SelectionRECEIVING/RECORDING STEREO/SAP Broadcasts Model 61 only Selecting the Signal to RecordImmediate Recording Recording a Program As You Watch ItRecording One Program While You Watch Another Setting the Program Timer Automatic Timer RecordingLine Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording Checking/Changing Program TimersClearing a Program Timer AUDIO-ONLY Recording Model 61 only DubbingAdditional Information TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads Servicing Your VCRStoring Your Video Cassettes 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