Optimus 62 (HI-FI) (16-632), 112 (16-549), 113 (16-550) Additional Information, Troubleshooting

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, look in this chart for the problem description and its solution. If your VCR still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store.

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

No power.

The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC

 

outlet.

 

 

 

Timer recording did not work,

The power is on. Turn off the power.

or a broadcast was recorded

The timer is not set or is set incorrectly. Check the timer set-

at the wrong time.

 

tings.

 

 

Cannot record.

The erase-protection tab is missing. Place a piece of tape over the

 

tab hole.

 

 

 

Picture is poor on playback.

The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set the TV to Channel

 

 

3 or 4.

 

The TV’s fine tuning is not set correctly. Fine tune your TV.

 

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

 

 

 

The playback picture is dis-

The video heads are dirty. See “Cleaning the Video Heads” on

torted.

 

Page 37.

 

The VCR might not have adjusted the tracking correctly. You

 

 

might need to manually adjust the tracking (see “Tracking” on

 

 

Page 26).

 

 

 

No picture on playback.

The TV is not set to the proper channel. Set it to Channel 3 or

 

 

4, or to its audio/video input if you connected it to the VCR’s

 

 

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks.

 

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

 

 

 

Remote control buttons do

Something is blocking the path from the remote control to the

not work when the power is

 

VCR.

on and a cassette is loaded.

Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor win-

 

 

dow. Get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s location.

 

The remote control might be set for another device’s opera-

 

 

tion. Try pressing VCR.

 

• The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the

 

 

batteries.

 

 

 

Cannot see broadcast TV

TV/VCR is not set correctly. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until

programs using the VCR’s

 

VCR appears.

tuner.

Audio/video connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

 

 

 

Cannot record from the input

Connections are incorrect. Check all connections.

jacks.

INPUT is not set correctly. Select LINE (LINE 1 or LINE 2

 

 

for the Model 62).

 

 

 

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Contents Head VHS HQ VCR Important Safety Instructions Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 504 PM RECORDING/PLAYBACK FeaturesTuning Tape ControlOther Features Contents Direct Access Index Search Index Scan Before YOU Begin Supplied AccessoriesUsing this Manual Moisture CondensationInstallation Common ConnectionsModel 62 Connections Cable BoxModel 112/113 Connections Models 112/113Home Theater Connections Model 62 Shown CatvConnecting Power Camcorder ConnectionsRemote Control VCR SetupSetting the VCR’S Output Channel Switch 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 Operation Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner Watching TVLoading a Video Tape Viewing a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Special Displays Special FunctionsTape Motion Controls REAL-TIME Counter Using the CounterUsing the Zero Search Function Slow MotionRepeat Play Using Index SearchDirect Access Index Search 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