Optimus 109 owner manual Index Search, Auto Tracking, Manual Tracking

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INDEX SEARCH

Your VCR has the Digital Program Search Sys- tem (DPSS). Each time you start recording, the VCR automatically marks the tape with an in- dex signal.

You can use index search to:

Return to the beginning of the current recording.

Skip to the beginning of the next recording.

Locate a specific recording, if there are several recordings on a tape.

The VCR can search through up to 19 index signals.

Note: To make it easier to locate a particular recording, we recommend you list the real time counter reading on the tape’s label each time you start a recording.

While the VCR is stopped or during playback, on the remote control repeatedly press DPSS (to search forward) or DPSS (to search back- ward) the same number of times as the number of recordings you want skip.

MENU

SET

 

CANCEL

RECORD

 

PLAY

PAUSE

 

/STILL

REW

 

STOP

FF

For example, if the tape is at recording 2 and you want to watch recording 8, press DPSS 6 times to skip the remaining portion of recording 2 and recordings 3 through 7. Or, if the tape is at recording 9 and you want to watch recording 4, press DPSS 6 times (to skip past record- ings 9 through 5).

Each time you press DPSS or , the VCR finds the next index signal and automatically starts playback.

Notes:

The only way to add an index signal to a tape is to start a new recording.

The only way to remove an index signal is to record over it.

AUTO TRACKING

The VCR automatically adjusts tracking when you play a tape. PLAY flashes on the TV screen while the VCR is adjusting the tracking.

When different parts of the tape are recorded at different speeds, the VCR automatically re- adjusts the tracking at the beginning of each recording.

Manual Tracking

If the VCR’s picture is poor while playing a tape, press and hold down either CH or CH to manually adjust the tracking.

DISPLAY

4

5

6

CH

7

8

9

CH

AM/

0

INPUT

100/ PM

 

 

 

ZERO BACK

MENU

SET

 

CANCEL

RECORD

 

PLAY

PAUSE

 

/STILL

To return to automatic tracking, press CH and CH at the same time.

Note: When you eject a tape or turn on the VCR, the VCR resets to auto tracking and erases any manual tracking adjustment you made.

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Contents Model Important Safety Instructions Do not Open Tape Motion Controls FeaturesTuning RECORDING/PLAYBACKAutomatic DST Daylight Saving Time Ad Other FeaturesContents Manual Tracking Using this Manual Supplied AccessoriesBefore YOU Begin Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks Connecting the VCR for Playback onlyConnections Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector Connecting an Antenna Connecting the VCR for Playback and RecordingUsing the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector Connecting Cable Important Reminder to the Catv System If you use a cable boxHm Cable Connecting Power Setting the Output Channel SwitchConnecting an A/B Switch A Signal Splitter Quick Look at the Controls Using the Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries PreparationIf a tape is playing Turns the VCR’s power on/offTunes the VCR to the next lower channel REW quickly rewinds a video cassette tape if Four Head Setting the ON-SCREEN Programming LanguageSetting the Clock Catv Setting the Channels the VCR Tunes toPress or to highlight Auto or MAN- UAL, then press SET Adding/Erasing ChannelsWatching TV Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner Basic OperationLoading a Video Tape Watching a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Operation Displays Special FunctionsDisplays Blue ScreenFreeze-Frame Tape Motion IndicatorsMotion Controls Fast-Forward/RewindVariable-Speed Slow Motion Visual SearchUsing the Zero Back Function Using the REAL-TIME CounterAutomatic Repeat Playback Auto Tracking Index SearchManual Tracking Auto Enhanced Picture Mode LockRecording Speeds RecordingTape Selection Record Protection Selecting the Signal to RecordRecording One Program While You Watch Another Quick Timer RecordingImmediate Recording Recording a Program As You Watch ItQTR Notes Automatic Timer RecordingSUN Setting the Program TimerFm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 425 PM Automatic Timer Recording Hints Monitoring an Automatic Timer RecordingChecking/Changing Program Timers Clearing a Program TimerDubbing Copying a Tape Additional Information TroubleshootingVCR Care and Maintenance Servicing Your VCR Cleaning the Video HeadsStoring Your Video Cassettes Specifications 120 V, 60 Hz Fm Page 47 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 425 PM Division of Tandy Corporation RadioShackFort Worth, Texas