Optimus 109 owner manual Vcr

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

RECOMMENDATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

No operation when

MODE LOCK is on.

Turn off MODE LOCK.

you press any button,

 

 

and

flashes on

 

 

VCR’s display.

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot see broad-

TV/CATV is not set correctly.

Set TV/CATV correctly in the chan-

cast TV programs us-

 

nel preset menu.

ing the VCR’s tuner.

 

 

Audio/video connections are in-

Recheck all connections.

 

 

 

 

correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT is not set correctly.

Press INPUT on the remote control

 

 

 

until CH and a channel number ap-

 

 

 

pear on the VCR’s display and

 

 

 

press TV/VCR so the display shows

 

 

 

VCR.

 

 

 

Cannot record from

Connections are incorrect.

Use shielded audio/video cables

the AUDIO/VIDEO IN

 

with phono-type connectors to con-

jacks.

 

 

nect the source device to the

 

 

 

VCR’s input jacks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT is not set correctly.

Press INPUT on the remote control

 

 

 

until AV appears on the VCR’s dis-

 

 

 

play.

 

 

 

 

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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