Optimus 109 owner manual Manual Tracking

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Motion Controls	28
Fast-Forward/Rewind	28
Freeze-Frame	28
Visual Search	29
Variable-Speed Slow Motion	29
Automatic Repeat Playback	30
Using the Real-Time Counter	30
Using the Zero Back Function	30
Index Search	31
Auto Tracking	31
Manual Tracking	31
Auto Enhanced Picture	32
Mode Lock	32
Recording	33
Recording Speeds	33
Tape Selection	33
Record Protection	34
Selecting the Signal to Record	34
Immediate Recording	35
Recording a Program as You Watch It	35
Recording One Program While You Watch Another	35
Quick Timer Recording	35
Automatic Timer Recording	36
Setting the Program Timer	37
Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording	39
Checking/Changing Program Timers	39
Clearing a Program Timer	39
Dubbing (Copying) a Tape	40
Additional Information	41
Troubleshooting	41
Care and Maintenance	43
Cleaning the Video Heads	44
Servicing Your VCR	44
Storing your Video Cassettes	44
Specifications	45

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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