6-635.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Cat. No. 16-635 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
16-635.fm Page 2 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
16-635.fm Page 3 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 14. Lightning — For added protection for this VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.
16-635.fm Page 4 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM FEATURES Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders. The VCR Plus+ Easy Taping feature lets you easily set the VCR to record programs without tedious programming, and the Commercial Advance and Movie Advance features let you quickly skip over commercials and previews recorded on tapes.
16-635.fm Page 5 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM TAPE CONTROL Index Search — lets you quickly locate the beginning of a specific recording. Also, you can have the VCR play the first 10 seconds of each recording so you can locate the one you want. Program Index — lets you select and search for a specific program after timer recording.
16-635.fm Page 6 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM CONTENTS Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................... Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................. Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................ Using This Manual ................................
16-635.fm Page 7 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Special Functions ...................................................................................................................... Special Displays .................................................................................................................... Blue Screen Display ....................................................................................................... On-Screen Display ................................................
16-635.fm Page 8 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM BEFORE YOU BEGIN SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Recording — describes the different recording methods. Be sure to remove the remote control and 75ohm coaxial cable before you store the packing material. Additional Information — includes a troubleshooting section, care and maintenance procedures, and the VCR’s specifications. Depending upon your audio/video system setup, you might need additional cables or adapters (available at your local RadioShack store).
16-635.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM INSTALLATION Caution: Some state laws restrict direct connections to cable wires (connections that do not go through a cable box). Check the laws in your area before you make connections. BASIC CONNECTIONS Refer to the illustration on Page 10 for these connections. Note: Some connections shown in this section might require additional supplies, available from your local RadioShack store. þ • A cable converter box to the VCR’s IN FROM ANT.
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16-635.fm Page 11 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system.
16-635.fm Page 12 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS Your VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or other video source. You can also connect a camcorder to the R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the back of the VCR. Note: Although you can connect your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver to the jacks on the VCR’s front panel, the VCR’s remote control function will not work if you do.
16-635.fm Page 13 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM VCR SETUP SETTING THE VCR’S OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH 2. Put fresh batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. If you connected the VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT TO TV terminal to a TV or another VCR, set 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR to 3 or 4, whichever is not an active channel in your area. When VCR appears, the VCR sends the signal from the video source connected to its IN FROM ANT.
16-635.fm Page 14 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM POSITIONING THE VCR AND CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE RECEIVER Your VCR is designed to send remote control signals for many types of cable boxes or directto-home satellite receivers. To transmit these signals, the VCR bounces the signals off of the wall facing it to the cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.
16-635.fm Page 15 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM • If you connected a cable box or a directto-home satellite receiver to the VCR then connected the VCR to a TV, select CABLE/DSS BOX VCR TV. owner’s manual for your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver if you are not sure what the output channel number is. • If you connected the VCR to a cable box or a direct-to-home satellite receiver then connected the cable box/direct-tohome satellite receiver to a TV, select VCR CABLE/DSS BOX TV.
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16-635.fm Page 17 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 7. At this screen (depending on your setup), set your cable box to channel 02 or directto-home satellite receiver to channel 270. Then press . UR CABLE UR DSS 270. N KEY Cable Box KEY Direct-to-Home Satellite Receiver NOW TRANSMITTING appears, and the VCR sends a test signal to your cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver. 8. After sending the test signal, the VCR displays either of the following.
16-635.fm Page 18 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Note: Using this setup method does not store any channel in the VCR’s memory. Instead, you select channels using the cable box. See “Using the VCR’s Remote Control with Your TV and Cable Box or Satellite Receiver” on Page 22 for how to use the VCR’s remote control to change the channels on the cable box. Note: If you have already set the channels and just want to manually set the clock, press MENU/ACTION to skip tuner programming.
16-635.fm Page 19 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Instead, you see: ------ K CK SET NO CH FOUND PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA Y CABLE CONNECTION THEN KEY PUSH VCR CH UP KEY AGAIN 4. Repeatedly press or correct month, then press K Manually Setting the Clock to select the . ------ : DST : ON Follow these steps to manually set the clock if EDS is not available in your area, if you do not want the VCR to search for an EDS signal, or if you skipped tuner programming.
16-635.fm Page 20 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM When the information is correct and the time reaches the minute you set in Step 6, press MENU/ACTION twice. The time you set appears and the clock starts running. Note: Seconds begin counting from 00 when you press MENU/ACTION the second time. Follow these steps to reprogram the tuner. 1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. Note: To exit the programming mode during Steps 2–5, press MENU/ACTION twice. 2.
16-635.fm Page 21 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 7. When the VCR finishes scanning and storing channels, it searches for an EDS signal and shows: AUTO CLOCK SET Setting the Cable Box When you change the connections to your VCR (for example, when you subscribe to a cable company’s service), follow these steps to change the antenna system settings. 1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. PROCEEDING CANCEL: PUSH STOP KEY 2.
16-635.fm Page 22 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Changing the On-Screen Language Follow these steps to change the on-screen programming language. 1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. 2. Repeatedly press or to highlight the fifth menu selection, then press . (The title of the fifth menu selection differs depending on the language currently selected.
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16-635.fm Page 24 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM CABLE BOX BRAND CODE Universal 42, 43, 44, 52, 63, 88 Viewstar 13, 20, 22, 26, 40, 58, 62, 98 Videoway 07, 23, 50 Vid Tech 64 Vidter 64 Zenith 07, 23, 50 If the device does not function, repeat Step 2 and try other codes for the manufacturer. If it still does not function, you must use the original remote control supplied with your TV and cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver.
16-635.fm Page 25 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM RESETTING THE VCR’S MEMORY You can erase all settings (including the time, local channels, and programmed events) at any time. Eject any loaded tape, then hold down PLAY and CHANNEL s on the VCR for about 5 seconds until it turns itself off. All settings are cleared. The next time you turn on the VCR, it performs its initial setup sequence. See “Setting the OnScreen Language/Connection Type/Remote Code/Clock” on Page 14.
16-635.fm Page 26 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM OPERATION WATCHING TV Using the TV’s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turn off the VCR or repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR disappears. Note: If you are using a TV/monitor connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, be sure to set the TV/monitor to its TV mode. The antenna or cable signals pass through the VCR unaffected, as if the antenna or cable were connected directly to the TV. Use the TV as you normally would.
16-635.fm Page 27 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Follow these steps to assign any of the VCR’s 24 preset call letter combinations to stations in your area. 1. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. 2. Repeatedly press or to highlight SET UP CHANNEL, then press . You see: ANNEL ---- 9. Review the entered information. If any number is not correct, repeatedly press , , , or to highlight the wrong entry. Use or to change the number, or ADD/DLT to delete the number. 10.
16-635.fm Page 28 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 5. Repeatedly press to highlight a channel number, then repeat Steps 3 and 4 to create more call letter combinations (up to 10). Note: During playback, the VCR automatically adjusts tracking, but you can manually adjust it if necessary (see “Tracking” on Page 30). 6. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION four times to exit. 3.
16-635.fm Page 29 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM To use visual search so you can see the picture, be sure VCR appears, then begin tape playback. Press FAST-F to search forward or REW to search in reverse. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. During visual search, the sound is muted and the picture quality is lower than during normal playback. The search picture is best with tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed (see “Recording Speeds/Tape Selection” on Page 38).
16-635.fm Page 30 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 2. When you want to return to the selected location, stop the tape, then press C/A SKIP/ZERO . The tape rewinds or fastforwards and automatically stops when it reaches 0:00:00. Notes: • If you press REW to rewind the tape past 0:00:00, the time appears with a minus (–) sign. • The counter does not work with blank tapes or blank portions of partially recorded tapes. TRACKING The auto tracking system automatically adjusts tracking when you start playback.
16-635.fm Page 31 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL DISPLAYS Blue Screen Display 3. Repeatedly press or so NOISY CH BLUE BACK is highlighted. Then press to select ON or OFF. VCR The VCR displays a blue screen on the TV when you select the VCR mode, play unrecorded portions of a tape, or when you tune to a weak TV station. However, you can turn the blue screen display feature on or off.
16-635.fm Page 32 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM SKIPPING COMMERCIALS 3. If necessary, repeatedly press or to highlight SET UP COMMERCIAL ADV. Your VCR’s Commercial Advance feature lets you quickly skip over commercials recorded onto a tape while you view it, without having to continually press FAST-F or C/A SKIP/ZERO. ATURE ---- OFF C I AL ADV. Y During recording, Commercial Advance stores in memory the locations of the beginnings and endings of commercials.
16-635.fm Page 33 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM • The VCR can store up to eight timer recording settings and 45 commercial locations in memory at one time. When the memory becomes full, the remaining commercials are not marked. • The Commercial Advance feature setting returns to OFF if there is a power failure. • If you rewind the tape and start another recording before power is turned off, commercials might not be correctly marked.
16-635.fm Page 34 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM SKIPPING/SELECTING PREVIEWS Your VCR’s Movie Advance feature lets you skip the previews at the beginning of many purchased or rented movies, or select a specific preview to watch. Note: Movie Advance works only with tapes recorded in the SP speed that have the erase-protection tab removed. 1. Load a tape. When the VCR automatically starts playback, press STOP. 2. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP.
16-635.fm Page 35 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Direct Access Index Search 1. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP. You see: 5. Then press to skip forward to that index mark or to skip backward. When the tape reaches the selected index mark, the VCR starts normal playback. ODE SEARCH Y M / A SK I P Notes: Index Scan 1. Press INDEX/M/A SKIP while the VCR is stopped or playing a tape. SELECT SEARCH MODE appears. 2.
16-635.fm Page 36 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 2. Press or to highlight PROGRAM . You see: INDEX SEARCH, then press DEX EGORY CH ORTS ABCD OV I E NBC OMEDY CBC US I C NBC The VCR repeats playback from the beginning to the end of the tape, or to the first unrecorded portion that is at least 30 seconds long. AUTO REPEAT appears while the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning. Once you select the repeat play mode, it remains on even after you turn off the VCR. Y /A SKIP 3.
16-635.fm Page 37 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 3. If necessary press or TIME STAMP, then press or OFF. ATURE to highlight to select ON ---- OFF C I AL ADV. Y KEY Note: The VCR still records time stamp information even if you select OFF (to turn off the display feature) in Step 3. 4. Press MENU/ACTION twice to exit.
16-635.fm Page 38 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM RECORDING There are four ways to record using your VCR: • Immediate recording — to record a broadcast as you watch it or record one program on the VCR while you watch another on the TV. • VCR Plus+ recording — to record a broadcast using the VCR Plus+ feature. • Automatic timer recording — to record a broadcast at a time you set. • Dubbing — to record from another tape or video source.
16-635.fm Page 39 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORD You can select the signal to record — from the IN FROM ANT. jack or an audio/video source — in either of these ways. • Repeatedly press INPUT until the desired input source appears — LINE 1 or LINE 2 for an audio/video source, or a channel number for broadcast signals. Select LINE 1 for recording signals from the back R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 jacks, or LINE 2 for recording signals from the front AV2 jacks.
16-635.fm Page 40 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM • To display the remaining recording time, press DISP/ENT during a timed recording. RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS+ • To temporarily stop the tape during a recording, press PAUSE . Press PAUSE again to resume recording. If you leave the VCR paused for about 5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops. The VCR’s VCR Plus+ Easy Taping feature lets you easily record TV programs by using the PlusCodes shown in most TV program listings.
16-635.fm Page 41 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 2. For each station, compare the station’s guide channel number with the number you select on the TV, cable box, or VCR to tune to the station. If the numbers match, cross that station off of the list. 3. If a tape is playing, press STOP. 4. Press MENU/ACTION to display the main menu. 5. Repeatedly press or to highlight SET UP CHANNEL, then press . 6. Repeatedly press or to highlight . to change the number or ADD/DLT to delete it. 10.
16-635.fm Page 42 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM DAILY (Monday-Friday) program mode). 4. Press PROG. You see: RAM ------ GRAM AM Y Y Note: If the clock is not set, PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING appears, then the clock-setting screen appears. Set the clock as described in “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 19, then continue with Step 5. • To erase a VCR Plus+ program, press ADD/DLT. 9.
16-635.fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR. Note: If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video mode. 2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/ VCR until VCR appears. 3. Press PROG .
16-635.fm Page 44 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Setting a Timer Note: If you use a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its video mode and skip Steps 2 and 3. 8. Repeatedly press (or hold down) or to select an empty timer number, then press . You see. ART STOP CH -- --:-- -SLP N /A --------------- 1. Turn on the VCR and the TV. 2. Set the TV to the same channel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR. ART DATE KEY KEY ROG KEY VCR 9.
16-635.fm Page 45 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Press to store your selection. 10. Repeatedly press or to select the start hour. When the correct hour appears, press . Then repeatedly press or to select the minute and press . 11. Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time. 12. Repeatedly press channel. Then press or . to select the To record from a source connected to the RAUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 or AV2 jacks, repeatedly press or until LINE1 or . LINE2 appears. Then press 13.
16-635.fm Page 46 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM 4. Repeatedly press or TIMER PROGRAM, then press to select . The first four timer settings appear. CH SPD 6. Follow Steps 8–13 under “Setting a Timer” on Page 44 to correct the selected setting. 7. When you finish, press PROG again, then turn off the VCR. Clearing a Timer If the timer recording has not yet started: 1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as 3-CH-4 on the back of the VCR.
16-635.fm Page 47 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi audio recordings, you might want to use your VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also make live recordings by connecting a preamplifier or mixer to the VCR’s R-AUDIO-L IN 1 or AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R jacks. Simply select the line input and record as usual. Caution: Do not directly connect a microphone to the VCR.
16-635.fm Page 48 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, look in this chart for the problem description and its solution. If your VCR still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store. PROBLEM No power. POSSIBLE SOLUTION The power cord is not connected. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. Timer recording did not work, The power is on. Turn off the power.
16-635.fm Page 49 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM PROBLEM Remote control buttons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is loaded (continued) POSSIBLE SOLUTION Bright light is shining on the VCR’s remote control sensor window. Block the light source, get closer to the VCR, or change the VCR’s location. The remote control might be set for another device’s operation. Try pressing VCR. The remote control’s batteries might be weak. Replace the batteries.
16-635.fm Page 50 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your VCR so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the VCR dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the VCR only in normal temperature environments.
16-635.fm Page 51 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Servicing Your VCR Storing Your Video Cassettes There are no user-serviceable parts inside your VCR. If you encounter a problem that you cannot correct using this manual and its troubleshooting guide, take the VCR to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Unless you are making an automatic timer recording, eject and store the cassette before you turn off the VCR. This helps protect the cassette and the VCR’s internal mechanisms.
16-635.fm Page 52 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM SPECIFICATIONS Television System .............................................................................. NTSC Standard Color Signal Recording System ................................................................................ Four-Head Double Azimuth Tape Width ........................................................................................................................... 1/2 Inch Tape Speed: SP .......................................
16-635.fm Page 53 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Frequency Response, Regular Audio SP ...................................................................................................................... 100 Hz–5 kHz SLP .................................................................................................................... 100 Hz–5 kHz Hi-Fi Audio In All Modes .................................................................................... 20 Hz–20 kHz Power Requirement ................
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16-635.fm Page 56 Wednesday, July 21, 1999 9:03 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
