Optimus 109 Using the REAL-TIME Counter, Automatic Repeat Playback, Using the Zero Back Function

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Automatic Repeat Playback

You can set the VCR to automatically repeat a recorded portion of a tape when the VCR finds a blank portion of more than 15 seconds.

Follow these steps to turn automatic repeat playback on or off.

1.Press MENU to display the main menu.

2.Press to highlight SET UP, then press SET. AUTO REPEAT appears on the TV screen.

USING THE REAL-TIME

COUNTER

Your VCR’s real-time counter shows how long (in hours, minutes, and seconds) a tape has been running.

To display the real-time counter, press DIS- PLAY on the remote control so the counter ap- pears on the VCR’s display.

 

AUTO

REPEAT

ON

OFF

 

BLUE

SCREEN

ON

OFF

CHANNEL PRESET

SELECT : CHANGE:

ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

3.Press or to highlight ON or OFF as desired.

Note: If you turn on automatic repeat play- back:

Any tape will play until the VCR finds a non-recorded portion of more than 15 seconds, then automatically rewinds and plays again.

If you press REW and the tape reaches the beginning, playback auto- matically starts.

4.Press SET. The display returns to the nor- mal screen.

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To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CAN- CEL.

Notes:

If you rewind the tape past 0:00.00, the display shows the count with a minus (–) sign.

The counter does not work with blank tapes or blank portions of partially recorded tapes.

The counter also resets when you remove a tape.

Using the Zero Back Function

At any time during playback, you can reset the real-time counter to 0:00.00, then return to that position.

1.During playback, press DISPLAY on the remote control to display the real-time counter.

2.When you see the location on the tape that you want to return to later, press CANCEL on the remote control. The real-time counter resets to 0:00.00.

3.To return to the 0:00.00 location at a later time during playback, press ZERO BACK. The tape automatically rewinds or fast-forwards to the 0:00.00 location.

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Contents Model Important Safety Instructions Do not Open RECORDING/PLAYBACK FeaturesTuning Tape Motion ControlsOther Features Automatic DST Daylight Saving Time AdContents Manual Tracking Supplied Accessories Using this ManualBefore YOU Begin Connecting the VCR for Playback only Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input JacksConnections Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector Connecting the VCR for Playback and Recording Connecting an AntennaUsing the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector Connecting Cable If you use a cable box Important Reminder to the Catv SystemHm Cable Setting the Output Channel Switch Connecting PowerConnecting an A/B Switch A Signal Splitter Preparation Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries Quick Look at the ControlsTurns the VCR’s power on/off If a tape is playingTunes the VCR to the next lower channel REW quickly rewinds a video cassette tape if Setting the ON-SCREEN Programming Language Four HeadSetting the Clock Setting the Channels the VCR Tunes to CatvAdding/Erasing Channels Press or to highlight Auto or MAN- UAL, then press SETBasic Operation Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner Watching TVWatching a Video Tape Loading a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Blue Screen Special FunctionsDisplays Operation DisplaysFast-Forward/Rewind Tape Motion IndicatorsMotion Controls Freeze-FrameVisual Search Variable-Speed Slow MotionUsing the REAL-TIME Counter Using the Zero Back FunctionAutomatic Repeat Playback Index Search Auto TrackingManual Tracking Mode Lock Auto Enhanced PictureRecording Recording SpeedsTape Selection Selecting the Signal to Record Record ProtectionRecording a Program As You Watch It Quick Timer RecordingImmediate Recording Recording One Program While You Watch AnotherAutomatic Timer Recording QTR NotesSetting the Program Timer SUNFm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 425 PM Clearing a Program Timer Monitoring an Automatic Timer RecordingChecking/Changing Program Timers Automatic Timer Recording HintsDubbing Copying a Tape Troubleshooting Additional InformationVCR Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads Servicing Your VCRStoring Your Video Cassettes Specifications 120 V, 60 Hz Fm Page 47 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 425 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas