Optimus 61, 111 owner manual Automatic Timer Recording, Setting the Program Timer

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AUTOMATIC TIMER

RECORDING

The VCR’s automatic timer lets you program it to select an input source, start recording from that source at a time you set, then stop record- ing at a time you set. You can set up to eight program timers to record any combination of weekly, daily, or one-time events.

You can set the VCR to record at any time on a specific day within a 1-month period, at the same time Monday through Friday (DAILY), or at the same time on the same day every week (WEEKLY).

Notes:

The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time. If you program the VCR’s timer to record broadcasts on different channels that start at the same time, the VCR only records the program that has the lowest program number.

If two timer programs overlap, the one that starts first has priority. The VCR begins recording the second program after the first program ends.

The VCR must be off at the programmed time for it to make an automatic timer recording.

If there is a power failure of more than 3 minutes during a timer recording, the recording does not resume after power is restored.

If there is a power failure of more than 3 minutes before a programmed start time, the VCR loses the clock setting and there- fore does not start automatic timer record- ing. However, if you have an EDS channel in your area and set the VCR to automati- cally set the clock from the EDS signal, the clock is reset within 10 minutes after power is restored, and the VCR records at the programmed time(s).

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Setting the Program Timer

Note: To program the timers, you can use the VCR’s front panel buttons instead of the re- mote control. Use PLAY as SEL s, REW as SEL t, and FF as SET.

1.Turn on the VCR and the TV.

Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is con- nected to the VCR’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, set it to the video mode and skip Steps 2 and 3.

2.Set the TV to the same channel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch.

3.Press TV/VCR until the VCR displays VCR.

4.(Model 61 only) Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting. See “Receiv- ing/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 61 Only)” on Page 28.

5.Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the VCR.

6.Press PROG on the remote control. The TV displays the timer setting menu.

Note: If the clock is not set, the screen shows PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING and then goes to the clock-setting screen. Set the clock as described under “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 15.

7.If you have already entered a program(s), the current settings for the first four pro- grams appear on the display. Press SEL s/t to select an empty program number, then press SET. The TV displays the program menu.

DATE START STOP CH

8 SAT 10:00P 12:00P 125

SLP

SELE CT START DATE

BY SELECT / KEY

PUSH CLEAR : PUSH SET

TO END PUSH PROG KEY

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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 130PMAdding/Erasing Channels Reprogramming Tuner MemoryTurning On Auto Clock Set 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 TVViewing a Video Tape Loading a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Special Functions Special DisplaysSkipping Commercials 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 VCRManually Adjusting Tracking TrackingDigital Auto Tracking System Tape Selection Recording Recording Speeds Erase ProtectionSelecting the Signal to Record RECEIVING/RECORDING STEREO/SAP Broadcasts Model 61 onlyImmediate Recording Recording a Program As You Watch ItRecording One Program While You Watch Another Automatic Timer Recording Setting the Program TimerLine Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording Checking/Changing Program TimersClearing a Program Timer Dubbing AUDIO-ONLY Recording Model 61 onlyTroubleshooting Additional InformationCare 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