Optimus 113 (16-550), 112 (16-549) Before YOU Begin, Supplied Accessories, Moisture Condensation

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Be sure to remove these items before you store the packing material.

Remote control

75-ohm coaxial cable

Depending upon your audio/video system set- up, you might need additional cables or adapt- ers (available at your local RadioShack store). Read “Installation” on Page 9 to determine your specific needs.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Condensation inside the VCR can cause tape jams or video head damage. When you move the VCR from a cold area to a warmer one, let it sit for about 2 hours before you plug it in and begin operation. This allows any moisture in- side the VCR to completely evaporate.

USING THIS MANUAL

This manual has these major sections:

Installation — shows you how to connect the VCR to your audio/video system.

VCR Setup — includes procedures for prepar- ing and using the remote control, setting the on-screen programming language, setting the channels your VCR can tune, and setting the clock.

Operation — explains how to watch TV using the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, and load and play a video tape.

Special Functions — describes what appears on the VCR’s display and the TV screen, and how to fast-forward and rewind a tape, use the VCR’s special playback, display, and search features, set the tracking manually, improve playback of worn or damaged video tapes, and use index search.

Recording — describes the different recording methods.

Additional Information — includes a trouble- shooting section, care and maintenance proce- dures, and the VCR’s specifications.

We recommend you thoroughly read at least “Installation” on Page 9 and “VCR Setup” on Page 14, to be sure you correctly install and set up your VCR.

When reading through this manual, keep the following in mind:

Some buttons on the remote control also appear on the VCR. You can use these buttons to operate the same functions. Other procedures use only the VCR’s but- tons, or only the remote control’s.

Some buttons are labeled differently on the VCR and on the remote control. Since you use the remote control most often to change settings and functions, this manual refers only to the remote control’s labels. Unless otherwise noted, however, you can use either the remote control’s or the VCR’s buttons at any time.

All buttons, switches, and jacks on the VCR and all buttons on the remote control are shown in BOLD UPPERCASE letters in this manual.

Information that appears on the TV screen is shown in this typeface: PLAY

Information that appears on the VCR’s dis- play is shown in this typeface: VCR

The VCR displays menus and options on the TV you connect it to, and other infor- mation (such as tape motion indicators, the real-time counter, etc.) on its display.

If a menu disappears before you finish entering information, simply locate the step where you first pressed MENU on the remote control, then repeat that step and all steps that follow.

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Contents Head VHS HQ VCR Important Safety Instructions Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 504 PM Features TuningRECORDING/PLAYBACK Tape ControlOther Features Contents Direct Access Index Search Index Scan Supplied Accessories Using this ManualBefore YOU Begin Moisture CondensationInstallation Common ConnectionsModel 62 Connections Cable BoxModel 112/113 Connections Models 112/113Home Theater Connections Model 62 Shown CatvConnecting Power Camcorder ConnectionsVCR Setup Setting the VCR’S Output Channel SwitchRemote Control Installing BatteriesInitial SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/ Channels/ClockManually Setting the Clock 1200PMReprogramming Tuner Memory Turning On Auto Clock SetAdding/Erasing Channels 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 Using the TV’s Tuner Using the VCR’s TunerOperation Watching TVPlaying a Video Tape Viewing a Video TapeLoading a Video Tape Tape Motion Controls Special FunctionsSpecial Displays Using the Counter Using the Zero Search FunctionREAL-TIME Counter Slow MotionUsing Index Search Direct Access Index SearchRepeat Play Index ScanTracking Erase Protection RecordingRecording SPEEDS/TAPE Selection Recording a Program As You Watch It Selecting the Signal to RecordImmediate Recording 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 Storing Your Video Cassettes Cleaning the Video HeadsServicing Your VCR Specifications Frequency Response Regular Audio 80 Hz-10 kHz 80 Hz-5 kHz RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas