Optimus - Katadyn Products Inc MODEL 61 Features, Recording/Playback, Tuning, Tape Control

Page 4

16-548.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 4:54 PM

FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 111 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 61 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR of- fers some of the most advanced features avail- able in home video cassette recorders.

Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels. The VCR’s full-function universal re- mote control and on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use. The front panel au- dio/video jacks make it easy to connect to a camcorder.

Your VCR offers all these features:

Note: The Model 61 includes all of the Model 111’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo that deliv- ers CD-quality sound for audio/video or audio- only recordings.

Auto Repeat Playback — automatically re- winds the tape for repeat playback when the tape reaches the end of the tape or the record- ing.

Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording — lets you start a recording immediately and have the VCR automatically stop recording after a length of time you select.

1-Month, 8-Event, Digital Timer — lets you program the VCR to make up to eight unat- tended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time) within a 1-month period.

Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — auto- matically plays, rewinds, and ejects a tape if the tape’s erase protection tab is removed.

Fast-Response System — positions the video cassette’s tape next to the playback/record head for immediate playback or recording.

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

26-Micron Record/Play Head — enhances the picture quality at the EP (Extended Play) playback speed.

Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads — pro- vide superior picture quality and special effects compared with standard single-azimuth four- head VCRs.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Video Noise Re- duction System — reduces noise on the screen when playing back a worn or partially damaged tape.

Commercial Advance— automatically de- tects and skips over most commercials when you play back a tape.

Auto Tracking System — automatically ad- justs tracking when you start playback.

Real-Time Counter with Memory — displays the actual length of time a tape plays or records, and allows you to mark and return to a location on the tape.

TUNING

179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible Tuner — lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels.

Tuner Memory Programming — automatical- ly stores all the active channels in your area into memory.

TAPE CONTROL

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion

Automatic Rewind

4

Image 4
Contents Model 111/MODEL Important Safety Instructions Do not Open Features TuningRECORDING/PLAYBACK Tape ControlOther Features Multichannel Television Sound MTS ModContents Accessories Using this ManualBefore YOU Begin Moisture CondensationInstallation Common ConnectionsModel 61 Connections VCRModel 111 Connections Home Theater Connections Model 61 only CatvConnecting Power Camcorder ConnectionsVCR Setup Setting the 3 CH SwitchRemote Control Installing the BatteriesInitial SET UP Setting the On-Screen Language/ Channels/ClockManually Setting the Clock 1996 FRI 130PMReprogramming Tuner Memory Adding/Erasing ChannelsTurning On Auto Clock Set Resetting the VCR’s Memory Changing the On-Screen LanguageSetting the Remote CONTROL’S Codes RCAFm Page 19 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 454 PM Using the TV’s Tuner Using the VCR’s TunerOperation Watching TVLoading a Video Tape Viewing a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Special Displays Special FunctionsSkipping Commercials Questions and Answers about Commercial Advance Playing Back with Commercial Advance MarkingTape Motion Controls Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual SearchFreeze-Frame Frame AdvanceUsing the Counter Using the Zero Search FunctionREAL-TIME Counter Locking the VCRTracking Manually Adjusting TrackingDigital Auto Tracking System Recording Recording SpeedsTape Selection Erase ProtectionSelecting the Signal to Record RECEIVING/RECORDING STEREO/SAP Broadcasts Model 61 onlyRecording a Program As You Watch It Immediate RecordingRecording One Program While You Watch Another Automatic Timer Recording Setting the Program TimerLine Checking/Changing Program Timers Monitoring an Automatic Timer RecordingClearing a Program Timer Dubbing AUDIO-ONLY Recording Model 61 onlyTroubleshooting Additional InformationCare and Maintenance Servicing Your VCR Cleaning the Video HeadsStoring Your Video Cassettes Specifications Frequency Response Regular Audio 80 Hz-10 kH z 80 Hz-5 kHz Fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 454 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas