Optimus 114 (16-551) Manuale Utente

Cat. No. 16-551/633OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.4-HEAD VHS HQ VCRModel 114 (16-551)Model 63 (Hi-Fi) (16-633)16-551.fm Page 1

10MODEL 63 CONNECTIONSCable BoxModel 63 (rear)TVOptional TVAntenna InConnection(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)Stereo Audio/Video CableStereo A

11MODEL 114 CONNECTIONSCable BoxModel 114 (rear)TVOptional TVAntenna InConnection(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)Audio/Video CableAudio/Video

12HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 63 SHOWN)Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system.Cable BoxModel 63(rear)TV/MonitorA/

13CAMCORDER CONNECTIONSYour VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other videosource. You can also connect a camc

14VCR SETUP SETTING THE VCR’S OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCHIf you connected the VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT TOTV terminal to a TV or another VCR, set 3 CH. 4on the back

15INITIAL SET UPSetting the On-Screen Language/Connection Type/Channels/ClockWhen you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,when you turn it on after p

16Notes: • The output channel number for mostcable boxes and DSS receivers is usu-ally 3 or 4. Check the owner’s manualfor your cable box or DSS recei

171. Press MENU to display the main menu.Note: To exit the programming mode atany time, press MENU.2. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-light SET

18Reprogramming Tuner MemoryYou might want to reprogram the VCR’s tunermemory if you move or change from an anten-na connection to a cable TV connecti

19• If you have not connected the VCR to anantenna, cable box, DSS receiver, orother signal source through the IN FROMANT. jack, the VCR does not stor

2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.Read instructions — All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the appliance is oper-ated.2.Retain

20The display prompts you to select thecable box’s output channel number.Repeatedly press CH s or t to select thenumber, then press FF.5. When you fin

21USING THE VCR’S REMOTE CONTROL WITH YOUR TV OR CABLE BOXIn addition to controlling your VCR, the remotecontrol can operate the basic functions of yo

222. While holding down TV, enter the codenumber for your TV using the number but-tons. Or, while holding down CATV, enterthe code number for your cab

23OPERATIONWATCHING TVUsing the TV’s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turnoff the VCR, or repeatedly press TV/VCR untilVCR disappears.

242. Hold the cassette with the main label fac-ing up and the spine facing out from theVCR. Then insert the cassette into theVCR’s compartment and gen

25Freeze-Frame/Frame AdvanceFreeze-frame lets you pause the tape to view asingle frame. Press PAUSE during playback tofreeze the picture. Press PAUSE

26TRACKINGThe auto tracking system automatically adjuststracking when you start playback.When different parts of the tape are recordedat different spe

27SPECIAL FUNCTIONSSPECIAL DISPLAYSBlue Screen DisplayThe VCR displays a blue screen on the TVwhen you select the VCR mode, play unre-corded portions

283. If necessary, repeatedly press PLAY orSTOP to highlight SET UP COMMER-CIAL ADV..4. Press FF. You see:5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-lig

29• The recording must be at least 15 min-utes long for the VCR to detect the com-mercials. If you press STOP before thetape plays 15 minutes, AT LEAS

314.Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiverduring a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended andunused for long periods of time,

301. Load a tape. When the VCR automaticallystarts playback, press STOP.2. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP. You see:3. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to high-ligh

313. Use the number keys to enter the numberof index marks you want to skip.For example, if the tape is at the second re-cording (index mark 2) and yo

32RECORDINGThere are four ways to record using your VCR:• Immediate recording — to record a broad-cast as you watch it or record one programon the VCR

33SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORDYou can select the signal to record — from thesource connected to the IN FROM ANT. jack or anaudio/video source — in e

34Note: To record without a set recordinglength, skip Step 9.9. Press REC/TIME again. The recordinglength appears on the TV screen. Repeat-edly press

352. For each station, compare the station’sguide channel number with the numberyou select on the TV or VCR to tune to thestation. If the numbers matc

364. Press PROG. You see:Note: If the clock is not set, PLEASE SETCLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING ap-pears, then the clock-setting screen ap-pears. Set the c

3710. Press PROG twice. TURN VCR OFF FORTIMER RECORDING appears on the TVscreen. (If you connected a cable box tothe VCR, AND LEAVE CABLE BOXPOWER ON

38Notes:• The VCR can record only one broadcast ata time. If you set the VCR’s timer to recordbroadcasts on different channels that startat the same t

39To record a broadcast at the same time onthe same day every week, press either but-ton until WEEKLY flashes and the desiredday of the week appears.T

4FEATURES Your Optimus Model 114/63 4-Head VHS HQVCR offers some of the most advanced fea-tures available in home video cassette record-ers. Your VCR’

40Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-nel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of the VCR.Note: If you are using a

41DUBBINGThe process of recording from one audio/videodevice to another is called dubbing.An audio/video device where a signal origi-nates is called t

42ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONTROUBLESHOOTINGIf you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, look in thischart for

43PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONRemote control buttons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is loaded.Something is blocking the path from the re

44CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour Optimus 4-Head VHS HQ VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The fol-lowing suggestions will help you care

45Servicing Your VCR There are no user-serviceable parts inside yourVCR. If you encounter a problem that you can-not correct using this manual and its

46SPECIFICATIONS Television System ... NTSC Standard Color SignalRecording

47Frequency Response:Regular AudioSP ...

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5TAPE CONTROLIndex Search — lets you quickly locate thebeginning of a specific recording. Also, you canhave the VCR play the first 10 seconds of eachr

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6CONTENTSBefore You Begin ... 8

7Function Indicators ... 27Skipping Commercials

8BEFORE YOU BEGINSUPPLIED ACCESSORIESBe sure to remove the remote control and 75-ohm coaxial cable before you store the packingmaterial.Depending upon

9INSTALLATIONCOMMON CONNECTIONSRefer to the illustrations on Page 10 (Model 63)or 11 (Model 114) for these connections.Note: Some connections shown in