Contents | Optimus 109 instruction

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CONTENTS
Before You Begin	8
Supplied Accessories	8
Using this Manual	8
Connections	9
Connecting the VCR for Playback Only	9
Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks	9
Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector	10
Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals	10
Connecting the VCR for Playback and Recording	11
Connecting an Antenna	11
Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks	11
Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector	12
Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals	12
Connecting Cable	13
Using the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks	14
Using the TV’s Single VHF/UHF F-Connector	15
Using the TV’s Single VHF F-Connector and Double UHF Screw Terminals	15
Connecting an A/B Switch and a Signal Splitter	16
Setting the Output Channel Switch	16
Connecting Power	16
Preparation	17
Using the Remote Control	17
Installing the Batteries	17
A Quick Look at the Controls	17
Setting the On-Screen Programming Language	21
Setting the Clock	22
Setting the Channels the VCR Tunes To	23
Adding/Erasing Channels	24
Basic Operation	25
Watching TV	25
Using the TV’s Tuner	25
Using the VCR’s Tuner	25
Selecting Channels	25
Watching a Video Tape	26
Loading a Video Tape	26
Playing a Video Tape	26
Special Functions	27
Displays	27
Blue Screen	27
Operation Displays	27
Auto Display	27
Tape Motion Indicators	28

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Model Important Safety Instructions Do not Open RECORDING/PLAYBACK FeaturesTuning Tape Motion Controls Other Features Automatic DST Daylight Saving Time Ad Contents 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 System Hm 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 Controls Turns the VCR’s power on/off If a tape is playing Tunes the VCR to the next lower channel REW quickly rewinds a video cassette tape if Setting the ON-SCREEN Programming Language Four Head Setting the Clock Setting the Channels the VCR Tunes to Catv Adding/Erasing Channels Press or to highlight Auto or MAN- UAL, then press SET Basic Operation Using the TV’s TunerUsing the VCR’s Tuner Watching TV Watching a Video Tape Loading a Video TapePlaying a Video Tape Blue Screen Special FunctionsDisplays Operation Displays Fast-Forward/Rewind Tape Motion IndicatorsMotion Controls Freeze-Frame Visual Search Variable-Speed Slow Motion Using the REAL-TIME Counter Using the Zero Back FunctionAutomatic Repeat Playback Index Search Auto TrackingManual Tracking Mode Lock Auto Enhanced Picture Recording Recording SpeedsTape Selection Selecting the Signal to Record Record Protection Recording a Program As You Watch It Quick Timer RecordingImmediate Recording Recording One Program While You Watch Another Automatic Timer Recording QTR Notes Setting the Program Timer SUN Fm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 425 PM Clearing a Program Timer Monitoring an Automatic Timer RecordingChecking/Changing Program Timers Automatic Timer Recording Hints Dubbing Copying a Tape Troubleshooting Additional Information VCR 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