Optimus 16-421 User's Manual
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1. 8 Hemote Control 5 Cree tute Rete eet eee ed eee teo 8 Moist re ConderisatlOn 2 52 tnit Poeti te ee eeu Ee teca ce et eit aeree ao eei n ce oett 8 Using ThisMant al irte iet ctr e ee trennt rcc aste te ettet 8 Connec HONS anona a P 9 Choosing a Location aiii ue crt ii i Y a a iiia dX e ERR 9 Gonnecting the Signal SOUFIGe ocu nee p ee ae ee ee eee bt E de eec 9 Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ssssssssssseeeenee eene nennen ennt nnne nnns 9 Connecting to a Cable System sse enne nennen ennt 9 Cable Channel Designations eeeeesseesseeesee esee eene nnne E nnn nnne nnn 10 Connecting an External Device essssssssssseseeeeeeeene nennen enne en nnn rennes 10 lenire auo 10 Ig ec E LIII 11 Fronti Panel oreca PEE 11 Remote Contoh epe ee MICHI eh 11 Installing Batteries 5 1i ceci teen reet nere 11 Using the Remote Control eessessssssssessesseee enne nennen nnn en nnne sn en snnt sirena 11 Setting the On Screen Language Channels Clock eee 12 Selecting Automatic Auto Clock Set Up ssssesssseeeeeeeeem eene 13 Changing the On Screen Programming Language seen 14 Changing the Channels Stored in Memory sessseeeeeen enne 14 Adding Erasing Channels ssesessssseseseeeeeen2. Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W on the remote control to display the correct month then press SET again The day flashes Repeat Step 5 to set the day year hour and minute the TV VCR automatically sets the day of the week Note Your TV VCR uses a 12 hour clock Be sure you set AM or PM correctly Press SEL A or SEL W on the remote con trol to turn DST Daylight Saving Time on or off When DST is set to ON the TV VCR auto matically adds one hour on the first Sunday in April and subtracts one hour on the first Sunday in October Review the entered information If it is correct press MENU twice to start the clock f you find an incorrect entry repeatedly press CLEAR to move back or SET to move forward to the incorrect number then enter the correct number Then press MENU twice When you press MENU the seconds begin counting from 00 E e Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 17 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM BASIC TV OPERATION SELECTING CHANNELS To select a channel press CH A or CH wW The tuner automatically advances to the next chan nel stored in the tuners memory The selected channel number or station name if available appears on the upper right part of the screen for a few seconds 08 You can also select channels directly using the number keys on the remote control You can choose any channel in the tuner s range Notes Precede a single digit n
3. repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to select another program number and repeat Steps 2 9 11 Press PROG to exit the program mode The PROGRAM TIMER indicator lights on the front panel You can turn on and operate the TV VCR nor mally prior to the set times Two minutes before the timer recording starts TIMER REC WILL START SOON appears on the screen if a tape is loaded in the TV VCR or PLEASE PRE PARE FOR TIMER REC appears on the screen if a tape is not loaded in the TV VCR Make sure a tape is loaded and turn off the TV VCR Notes During timer recording the TV VCR does not turn on You must press POWER to watch TV while timer recording is in progress f the ON TIMER or PROGRAM indicator flashes check that a cassette is inserted and the TV VCR is turned off 29 t Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 30 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM E If you are using a cable box be sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the desired station before the timer pro gram starts Timer Recording Hints If there is a power failure or the TV VCR is unplugged for more than 60 seconds the clock setting and all timer settings are cleared The TV VCR can record only one broad cast at a time If you program the TV VCR s timer to record broadcasts on different channels that start at the same time the TV VCR records the broadcast with the lowest program number If automatic timers overlap the one
4. REPEAT the following appears on the TV screen ey TTE NSERT A CASSETTE Load a video tape into the TV VCR then press PLAY or PLAY REPEAT again 3 Press VOL A or VOL to adjust the vol ume Note To adjust the contrast brightness color tint or sharpness see Adjusting the Picture on Page 17 4 To stop playback before it automatically stops at the end of the tape press STOP EJECT on the front panel or STOP on the remote control 5 To eject the tape press STOP EJECT on the front panel When a tape reaches the end during playback or recording the TV VCR automatically stops the tape completely rewinds it then stops If the erase protection tab on the cassette is removed the TV VCR ejects the cassette TAPE MOTION CONTROLS You can use the buttons on the front panel and remote control to change the tape s direction and vary the playback speed Visual Search Visual search lets you view recordings at a fast er speed either forward or backward so you can find a specific section of the tape 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 Record ing Speeds on Page 26 19 TT a SA Z 16 421 fm Page 20 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T E To search forward during playback press FAST F To search backward during playback
5. Setting the Automatic Timer sssssessseeseeneeeeneneen nennen nennen nnne nnne 28 Timer Recording Hints iecore eee c d ene ania e edit De e Eve SRL CLE REI Pe E e Sog ec end 30 Checking Changing Program Timers ssesssseeeeeeneeeen neret 30 Clearing a Program Timer sse enne A nene 30 Dubbing Copying a Tape enrii ie ondes ette eile eee ERE bete is begin ege eC E eere vea 30 Additional Information 2 ceciicacecre st sted dee caa senescence sende retirer einn sore en Rosen ane nnmnnn nir 32 Troubleshooting Guide iaaa on pinin deii AAAA paS CAAA AARIA Feed ede sei Rinada pus 32 Care and Maiftteriatice 5 eic a ates E a ae Fa ae FEE PIRE aia 34 The FOC Wants You to Know sssssssssesseeneneenneene enne nennen a sinere 34 Resetting the TV VCR s Memory niio oirrn AEA EE eee nemen nne n nentes ERE EEE 34 Cleaning the Video Heads 0 eeccccceeesscceceeeeseceeeeteseececeeenseceeeessaaeeeeeesnsecaeeesnsaeeeeeeenseaeeeeenenaaes 35 DOQAUSSING EE 35 Storing Video Cassettes oos Noii nc delest EE E 35 jefe M 36 e SA f Z 16 421 fm Page 8 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T BEFORE YOU BEGIN REMOTE CONTROL USING THIS MANUAL Your TV VCR s remote control is packed sepa This manual is organized into these major sec rately Be sure to locate it before you store the tions packing material Co
6. not use liquid cleaners or unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to Attachments Do not use attachments fiot fit contact your electrician to replace your obso recommended by the TV VCR manufacturer as iets Sure Do Nob doleat tne salely purpose or the polarized plug they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this TV VcR 17 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords near water for example near a bath tub wash shoul Ds routed 90 they aye nobilikely 10 be bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet base Walked ed pinched by emg placed on ment or near a swimming pool against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and Accessories Do not place this TV VCR on the point where they exit from the appliance an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The TV VCR may fall causing serious injury to 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding f an outside someone and serious damage to the appliance antenna or cable system is connected to the TV Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or VCR be sure the antenna or cable system is table recommended by the manufacturer or sold grounded so as to provide some protection with the TV VCR Any mounting of the appliance against voltage surges and built up static should follow the manufacturer s instructions charges Secti
7. of chan nels it tunes the TV VCR might take as long as 10 minutes to search for an EDS signal to set the clock Changing the On Screen Programming Language 1 Press MENU on the remote control to dis play the main menu MAIN MENU cI ies TV VCR IDIOMA CH CLOCK EXIT SELECT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W on the remote control to select IDIOMA to change the language to Spanish or LAN GUAGE to change the language to English Note IDIOMA is language in Spanish 3 Press SET on the remote control to change the language HELLO if you selected English or HOLA if you selected Span ish appears above the language selection icon MAIN MENU HELLO Cl Eac TV VCR IDIOMA CH CLOCK EXIT SELECT PUSH SELECT A V SET PUSH SET KEY 4 Repeatedly press SEL or SEL W on the remote control to select SALIR or EXIT then press SET or MENU on the remote con trol to exit the menu Changing the Channels Stored in Memory Although the TV VCR automatically stores all active channels in your area the first time you turn it on you can manually program the tuner s memory Notes f you tune both TV broadcast and CATV cable TV signals you can store both types of channels If an EDS broadcaster is available in your area the TV VCR also displays the CHAN NEL CLOCK AUTO SET screen to let you au
8. operating properly To de termine whether your TV VCR is causing the interference turn off your TV VCR If the inter ference goes away your TV VCR is causing it Try to eliminate the interference by e Moving your TV VCR away from the receiver Connecting your TV VCR to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver Contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your TV VCR RESETTING THE TV VCR S MEMORY You can clear all settings from the TV VCR s memory at once This is handy if you want to load new channels into the TV VCR s memory To reset the TV VCR s memory eject the cas sette tape if loaded then press and hold down both PLAY REPEAT and REW on the front of the TV VCR for at least 5 seconds The TV VCR shuts itself off and the settings are erased E e SA Z 16 421 fm Page 35 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS Dirty video heads cause the playback picture to blur even if the recorded signal is clear However video head cleaning is a delicate operation that requires a trained technician For more head cleaning information contact your local RadioShack store Have the video heads cleaned only when picture quality is affected DEGAUSSING Your TV VCR has an automatic degaussing circuit The circuit functions each time you turn the pow er off Ho
9. power cord has a polarized plug To prevent blade expo sure be sure the blades fit fully and easily into the outlet If you do not have a polarized outlet have a qualified electrician install one before you use the TV VCR Note When you plug in the TV VCR within 24 hours after a power failure the TV VCR starts to search for a channel that uses an Extended Data Service EDS signal see Setting the On Screen Language Channels Clock on Page 12 E e SA Z 16 421 fm Page 11 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T SETUP FRONT PANEL The buttons on the TV VCR s front panel control the TV and the VCR REMOTE CONTROL All the remote control s buttons have the same functions as the buttons on the TV VCR s front panel In addition the number buttons let you di rectly select channels and menu options and settings program sleep and on timers and more Installing Batteries The remote control requires two AA batteries not supplied For the longest operation and best performance we recommend alkaline bat teries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 557 Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Never leave dead batteries in the remote control Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits Dispose of dead batteries promptly and properly do not bury or burn them 1 Press down on the battery compartment cover
10. press REW or REWIND To stop visual search and play the tape press PLAY REPEAT on the front panel or PLAY on the remote control Slow Motion Slow motion lets you view recordings at a slower speed so you can easily see details on a tape To start slow motion playback press SLOW dur ing playback To vary the slow motion speed press or Press SLOW or PLAY or PLAY RE PEAT to return to normal playback Note During slow motion playback the picture quality is lower than during normal playback Freeze Frame Freeze frame lets you stop the tape to view a single frame During freeze frame the picture quality is lower than during normal playback The picture quality is best with recordings made at the SP or SLP speed To freeze a frame during playback press PAUSE To advance the picture one frame at a time repeatedly press SLOW Press PAUSE or PLAY or PLAY REPEAT to return to the normal playback speed Notes f the picture jitters during freeze frame try pressing and holding CH amp or CH or CHANNEL A or CHANNEL W until the pic ture stabilizes If you leave the TV VCR in the freeze frame mode for 3 minutes it automatically stops the tape to protect it Fast Forward Rewind To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped press FAST F To rewind the tape quickly when itis stopped press REW Note You cannot view the tape or hear the tape s sound while you fast forward and rewind it bu
11. press SEL A or SEL W to select VCR then press SET 3 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W to select BEEPER then press SET to select ON or OFF SET UP VCR REPEAT PLAY OFF BEEPER Hh SELECT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 4 Press MENU twice to exit USING THE TIMER FEATURES Setting Cancelling the On Timer Follow these steps to set the TV VCR to turn on at a specified time 1 Press ON TIMER on the remote control The ON TIMER screen appears SELECT HOUR BY SELECT A v KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH ON TIMER KEY 2 Repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A or SEL to select the hour when you want the TV VCR to start playing then press SET Note Your TV VCR uses a 12 hour clock Be sure AM or PM appears correctly 3 Repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A Or SEL to select the minute when you want the TV VCR to start playing then press SET E 4 Repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A or SEL to select the channel number you want the TV VCR to tune to when it turns itself on or select PLAY if you want the TV VCR to play a tape when it turns itself on Notes f you want to play a tape when the TV VCR turns itself on be sure to insert a cassette tape f an entry is not correct repeatedly press SET to move forward or CLEAR to move backward to the incorrect entry then correct it Press ON TIMER The following s
12. start time s hour and A for AM or P for PM flash on the TV screen Repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A or SEL to select the start hour When the correct hour appears press SET The start time s minute flashes on the TV screen Repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A or SEL to select the start minute When the correct minute appears press SET The stop time s hour and A for AM or P for PM flash on the TV screen Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to set the stop time hour and minute The channel number flashes on the TV screen Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to select the channel you want to record then press SET The tape speed SP LP or SLP flashes on the TV screen below the chan nel E 8 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W to select the tape speed SP LP or SLP then press SET SET COMPLETED appears on the TV screen 9 Double check all the set information fitis correct press PROG If an entry is not correct repeatedly press SET or CLEAR to move to the incorrect entry enter the correct informa tion then press PROG If all entries in the program are correct PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for a few seconds Then the SET PROGRAM MENU screen appears with your programming If all entries in the program are not correct PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETE appears on the screen Check and correct your pro gramming then press PROG again 10 To enter more programs
13. that starts first has priority When the first pro gram ends the TV VCR switches to record the remainder of the second program Checking Changing Program Timers If a timer recording has not yet started follow these steps to check change a program timer 1 Press PROG The TV screen shows the sta tus of the first four timer programs 2 If necessary repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to select the program you want to change then press SET Then follow Steps 3 11 under Setting the Automatic Timer on Page 28 to correct the entry you want 3 After checking or correcting the program contents press PROG to exit the program mode Clearing a Program Timer If a timer recording has not yet started follow these steps to clear a program timer 1 Press PROG to display all currently set pro grams 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W to select the program you want to clear then press CLEAR 3 Press PROG to return to the normal screen To stop timer recording simply press and hold down STOP for a few seconds DUBBING COPYING A TAPE The process of recording from one audio video device to another is called dubbing You can connect a VCR camcorder satellite re ceiver or other device with audio and video out puts to the TV VCR see Connecting an External Device on Page 10 then use your TV VCR to record the signal from the dubbing source Note For the best results while dubbing hold the remote control
14. uses 300 ohm twin lead cable use a 300 to 75 ohm matching transformer not supplied to make the con nection Matching Transformer M VHF UHF Terminal Antenna Cable If you have separate VHF and UHF anten nas connect the antenna cables to a split ter combiner such as RadioShack Cat No 15 1296 Then connect the splitter com biner s output to the VHF UHF terminal Refer to your antenna s installation instructions for additional information Connecting to a Cable System Note to the CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys tem installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guide lines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connect ed to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Caution Some areas have laws restricting di rect connections to cable wires connections that do not go through the cable box Check the laws in your area before making any connec tions To receive cable channels connect your local cable system to the TV VCR as follows TT a SA Z 16 421 fm Page 10 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T If you do not receive scrambled channels you can connect the cable directly to the TV VCR s VHF UHF terminal VHF UHF Terminal Cable s If you receive scrambled channels y
15. 13 UHF14 69 CATV125 Terminals Antenna InputVHF UHF 75 Ohms Unbal anced Video InputPhono connector Audio InputPhono connector Power Requirements120VAC 60 Hz Power Consumption Model 2969 Watts Model 30110 Watts Dimensions HWD Model 29157 s x 143 s x 15 4 Inches 403 x 365 x 400 mm Model 3021 x 201 2 x 187 s Inches 533 x 520 x 484 mm Weight approx Model 2928 Ib 12 7 kg Model 3054 Ib 24 5 kg Included AccessoryRemote Control Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 37 E e SA Z 16 421 fm Page 38 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM NOTES 38 e 4 16 421 fm Page 39 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM WP Nd 39 e yz 4 16 421 fm Page 40 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM S s RadioShack Limited Warranty This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers Within this period we will repair it without charge for parts and labor Sim ply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIOSHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURAT
16. 6 hours 120 min 240 min 360 min T 160 22 3 hours 5 s hours 8 hours 160 min 820 min 480 min Erase Protection Video cassettes have an erase protection tab to prevent accidental erasure To prevent record ing on a tape break off the tab using a screw driver The cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on the tape If you want to record on a video cassette that has had its tab removed put a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase protection tab hole 2 Erase Protection Tab E e SA Z 16 421 fm Page 27 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T IMMEDIATE RECORDING Follow these steps to record a program without setting an on or off time 1 Insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the cassette com partment The TV VCR automatically turns on Note If a cassette was loaded when you last turned off the TV VCR you must press POWER to turn on the TV VCR 2 Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed SP LP or SLP appears on the TV screen 3 Repeatedly press CH AA or CH or use the remote controls number buttons to select the desired channel 4 Press REC TIME on the remote control or press PLAY REPEAT and RECORD on the front panel at the same time The RECORD indicator on the TV VCR turns on REC the current channel number and TO SET SPECIFIC REC TIME PL
17. CR in areas of includes a troubleshooting section care high humidity and maintenance procedures FCC infor mation information on servicing your TV VCR and specifications e Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 9 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM CONNECTIONS Before using your TV VCR for the first time read through this entire section to determine which connections best meet your needs Then follow the directions for completing the connections Note You can connect many different types of audio video systems such as a stereo receiver amplifier a satellite receiver or a combination of a cable system and outside antenna to your TV VCR These connections might require ad ditional supplies that are available from your lo cal RadioShack store CHOOSING A LOCATION Choose a location for your TV VCR where Air flows freely on all sides of the TV VCR The power cord is not in the way of normal traffic CONNECTING THE SIGNAL SOURCE You can connect either an outdoor antenna or the cable from your cable service provider Connecting an Outdoor Antenna Connect the antenna to the VHF UHF terminal on the back of the TV VCR If you do nothavea TV antenna yet use a high quality outdoor anten na available at your local RadioShack store f the antenna uses 75 ohm coaxial cable connect the antenna s cable directly to the TV VCR s VHF UHF terminal VHF UHF Terminal Antenna Cable If the antenna
18. CT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 4 If necessary press SEL A or SEL to select REPEAT PLAY then press SET to select ON The REPEAT indicator lights on the front panel To cancel automatic repeat playback select OFF 5 Press MENU twice to return to the normal screen USING VCR LOCK You can use the VCR lock feature to prevent op eration of the VCR This is handy if you want to stop small children from using the VCR To turn on VCR lock while the tape is stopped press and hold down STOP EJECT on the front panel for more than 7 seconds until VCR LOCK ACTIVATED appears on the screen If any VCR control button on the TV VCR ex cept STOP EJECT or remote control is pressed VCR LOCK ACTIVATED appears on the screen and the button does not function To release VCR lock press and hold down STOP EJECT on the front panel for more than 7 seconds until VCR LOCK OFF appears on the screen Notes VCR lock is automatically released after 24 hours when the clock is set You cannot turn on or release VCR lock when a timer or quick timer recording is in progress TURNING ERROR BEEP ON OFF The TV VCR is preset to sound an error beep if you make an invalid entry or try an invalid oper ation but you can turn the beep off TT a NZ qw 16 421 fm Page 23 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM E 1 Press MENU to display the main menu Screen 2 Repeatedly
19. Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation SU s 4 16 421 fm Page 3 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM 14 Lightning For added protection for this TV 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 discon nect the antenna or cable system This will pre vent damage to the TV VCR due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir cuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna sys tem extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this TV VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or elec tric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV VCR Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this TV VCR from th
20. DERE Fee DARE REA ai 21 Using One Minute SKIpo assie AER A A A nnne AR AEE 22 Using Automatic Repeat Playback ssssssssssssseseneeeee nennen nennen nennt nens 22 E B oe SA f Z 16 421 fm Page 7 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T Using VCR LOCK 0 ascetic an oe e ee ei nie 22 Turning Error Beet OMOT races a ea E Cone b e uec ig et ee Ere 22 Using the TimetFeatures us eot cerne E re ehh decent A Eo adt eb ted 23 Setting Cancelling the On Timer sessssssesssseeeeenennemeennen mener nennen 23 Using the Slech TINET a aain tn EE P a er ER EEUU ete PO Inde Eta a 24 Closed Caption System ineunte cene iei A ne ed e edere idoneae 24 Selecting the Closed Caption Mode eeececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseneeeeeeseeneeeeeeseeeeeeees 24 Using the Caption On Mute Feature esses eene nnne 24 Recording Playing Back a Closed Caption Text Program sss 25 izelc jipbM LE 26 General Information soneran aia a ene dne de eene oda n 26 Recording Speed 5 endete eei oc cd ete Da dede De e d doe DEL here eee 26 Tape SGleCtlon em 26 Erase Protection cse panei Mua ii ee Re ee ts 26 Immediate Recording totes e re tin PIPER 27 Quick Timer Recording QTR sssssssssssssssesseeeene nennen nint enhn nnn senes 27 ex auccm DPA 28 Automatic Timer Recordiing 2 cox tente erit ee nte dest n Rive ict eee acci ve dec dex iun 28
21. EASE PUSH REC KEY appear on the TV screen for a few seconds and the TV VCR records what you see on the TV screen Notes You can press PAUSE to temporarily pause recording during commercials for example while recording The RECORD indicator flashes To resume recording press PAUSE again The TV VCR does not record displayed information such as the channel number and function indicator If you pause the TV VCR for more than 5 minutes while recording it automatically Stops to protect the video heads To turn off the TV screen while recording press POWER The TV VCR continues to record until you press STOP on the remote control or STOP EJECT on the front panel 5 Press STOP EJECT on the front panel or STOP on the remote control to stop record ing QUICK TIMER RECORDING QTR Quick timer recording lets you quickly set the TV VCR to start recording immediately then stop after a length of time you specify from 30 minutes to 4 hours 1 Insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the cassette com partment The TV VCR automatically turns on Note If a cassette was loaded when you last turned off the TV VCR you must press POWER to turn on the TV VCR 2 Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed SP LP or SLP appears on the TV screen 3 Repeatedly press CH A or CH or use the remote control s number buttons to select the desired cha
22. ION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the pur chaser This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 6A6 Printed in U S A WD
23. SZ 4 16 421 fm Page 1 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T Cat No 16 421 422 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Color TV with Built in VHS HQ VCR Model 29 13 TV 16 421 Model 30 20 TV 16 422 VHS OPTIMUS E PR Page 2 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS 1 Read instructions All the safety and operat 10 Power Sources This TV VCR should be ing instructions should be read before the appli ance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operat ing instructions should be retained for future ref erence Heed Warnings All warnings on the appli ance and in the operating instructions should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For TV VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions adhered to 11 Grounding and Polarization This TV VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating current Follow Instructions All operating and use line plug a plug having one blade wider than the instructions should be followed other This plug will fit into the power outlet only Cleaning Unplug TV VCR from the wall out one way This is a safety feature If you are let before cleaning Do
24. am while you watch another If you want to record from a VCR or other audio video source with A V outputs see Dubbing Copying a Tape on Page 30 Recording Speeds There are three VHS recording speeds SP standard play LP long play and SLP super long play SP standard play is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality picture but uses the most tape LP long play records more slowly than SP but more quickly than SLP LP provides a better quality picture than SLP and uses less tape than SP SLP super long play records more slowly and uses less tape but the picture quality is not as high as with a recording made at the SP speed Note The TV VCR plays back tapes at the speed in which they were recorded Tape Selection The quality of tape you use greatly affects record playback quality and the life of the TV VCR High grade tape has a better oxide coat ing that helps prevent dirty video heads and gives the best results Use only video cassettes that display the official VHS logo Although T 160 video cassettes offer the long est recording time they contain thinner tape that is more likely to jam We suggest you use T 120 or shorter length tape The following chart shows the maximum record ing times for different length tapes at the three recording speeds Tape Length SP LP SLP T 60 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 60 min 120 min 180 min T 120 2 hours 4 hours
25. and tape speed you set then stop recording at a time you set You can set up to 8 automatic program timers to record any combination of weekly daily or one time broadcasts on the same or different chan nels You can set up the TV VCR to record at any time on a specific day you set within a 1 month period ONCE any time at the same time Monday through Friday DAILY or any time the same day every week WEEKLY Setting the Automatic Timer Note Before you start be sure you set the TV VCR s clock to the correct date and time If you have not yet set the clock the TV VCR au tomatically enters the clock setting mode before it displays the timer setting menu See Setting the Clock Manually on Page 15 1 If the TV VCR is off insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the cassette compartment The TV VCR auto matically turns on Note If a cassette was loaded when you last turned off the TV VCR you must press POWER to turn on the TV VCR Press PROG on the remote control The timer setting menu appears on the TV screen Today s date flashes and TODAY appears below the flashing date START STOP CH RATE SELECT START DATE BY SELECT A v KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY Notes You can also use the buttons on the front of the TV VCR to display and set the timer setting menu To display the menu press and hold down REC TIME then press FAST F To set menu optio
26. close to the TV VCR s infra red window when you press a button Other wise the remote control might affect the dubbing source s operation 1 Insert a blank cassette or one that you want to record over into the cassette com partment The TV VCR turns on 2 Press MENU to display the main menu repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to select TV then press SET The SET UP TV screen appears SET UP TV CAPTION ON MUTE CAP C1 INPUT SELECT TUNER VIDEO ADJUST SELECT PUSH SELECT A V SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY TT a SA Z 16 421 fm Page 31 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T Repeatedly press SEL or SEL to highlight INPUT SELECT press SET to select LINE then press MENU twice The menu disappears and LINE appears on the TV screen Or repeatedly press CH A or CH to set the TV VCR to one channel higher than the highest channel or one channel lower than the lowest channel number LINE appears on the TV Screen Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed SP LP or SLP appears Press REC TIME on the remote control or PLAY REPEAT and RECORD at the same time on the front panel to begin recording Start the dubbing source Note You can edit out unwanted parts of the original recording by using PAUSE on the remote control while dubbing is in progress Press STOP to stop recording before it automatically stops a
27. creen appears for about 5 seconds and the ON TIMER indicator lights on the front panel ON TIMER SET CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY The TV VCR turns itself on at the time you selected To cancel the on timer press ON TIMER to display ON TIMER SET CANCEL PUSH CLEAR KEY on the TV screen then press CLEAR within about 5 seconds ON TIMER END appears on the screen Note After the TV VCR has been on for 60 minutes it turns itself off again unless you press any button on the remote control or front panel 23 TT e IN Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 24 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM Using the Sleep Timer The TV VCR s sleep timer lets you set the TV VCR so it plays for a specific amount of time then automatically turns off Follow these steps to set the sleep timer 1 Press SLEEP on the remote control SLEEP TIMER 30 appears on the TV screen 2 Within 5 seconds repeatedly press SLEEP until the TV screen shows the desired sleep time period You can set the time in 30 minute increments up to 90 minutes Note If you do not press SLEEP again within 5 seconds SLEEP and the displayed time period disappear To see the remaining time on the sleep timer press SLEEP SLEEP TIMER and the remain ing time appear on the screen SLEEP TIMER 12 Note The TV VCR automatically displays SLEEP TIMER 3 when there are 3 minutes left To cancel the sleep timer repeatedly press SLEEP until SLEEP TIMER 00 appears
28. d ing amplifiers that produce heat Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture J RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK N DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that im N portant operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product e e SA f Z 16 421 fm Page 4 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T FEATURES Your Model 29 Model 30 Color TV with Built In VHS VCR combines a versatile color TV monitor and a VCR in one space saving cabinet The TV VCR receives TV programs and plays video tapes It also records onto video tapes from TV programs or an audio video source you connect to it Please read this owner s manual carefully It has been prepared to assist you with initial setup procedures and to guide you in the TV VCR s everyday operation GENERAL Automatic Manual Clock Setting lets you set the TV VCR to automatically update its clock using EDS Extended Data Service signals broadcast by certain
29. e wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed a If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV VCR b If the TV VCR has been exposed to rain or water c If the TV VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV VCR to its normal operation d If the TV VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E e When the TV VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manu facturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock injury to persons or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any ser vice or repairs to this TV VCR ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV VCR is in proper operat ing condition 22 Heat This TV VCR product should be situ ated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products inclu
30. eatedly press SEL A or SEL to highlight INPUT SELECT press SET to select LINE then press MENU twice The menu disap pears Select one channel higher than the highest programmed channel or one channel lower than the lowest programmed channel LINE appears on the TV screen TT a Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 19 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM BASIC VCR OPERATION LOADING A VIDEO TAPE Hold the cassette with the main label facing up and the spine facing out from the TV VCR Then insert the cassette into the cassette compart ment and gently push the center of its spine until the TV VCR draws it in The TV VCR automatically turns on If the erase protection tab has been removed from the cassette playback automatically begins see Erase Protection on Page 26 and PLAY ap pears on the TV screen for about 4 seconds Caution Never insert anything except a VHS video cassette into the cassette compartment You might damage the TV VCR s internal mech anisms PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE 1 Load a video tape 2 If playback does not automatically begin press PLAY REPEAT on the front panel or PLAY on the remote control PLAY appears on the TV screen and the TV VCR plays the tape Notes During playback the TV VCR automati cally adjusts the tracking but you can manually adjust it if necessary see Tracking on Page 20 f there is no tape in the TV VCR when you press PLAY or PLAY
31. ene enne enne entem 15 Setting the Glock Manually rassar m entre opti Ge Pe tee be etie eet ree Rede 15 EIINAMSU cm 17 Selecting Gharntnels eee Re aerae La Rn SEE UR EE Ehe pedes 17 Viewing T Mss encor ERE HERE UR ERE E m OBERE DEG DER GN RETE ERR 17 Adjusting the Picture iier A dd dp Vaude 17 Veng MUTE eisers ihan 18 Using Last Channel Recall eesssssseseeeeeenee nenne aa E S 18 Viewing an External Device llsesesseesssesesesesee een enne nennen nennen nnne ennt netr en tnnt nennen 18 Basic VCR Operation M p 19 Loading a Video Tape nodis eie e Sec ce ci ede LE eodd oe Duo dude Cu eec deco 19 Playirig a VIdeo Tape acit Ent ree e b ie tete in Pere rt epe ee eet eb peret eed ee etn 19 Tape Motion GCoritrols 2d ep TR eene pL n REEL cep Era Eee eite De ce ety Late Lane Rd 19 MICIETESI T IEEE 19 DOW MOIIOTI zinc te ient Bede EORR EE HE Ene EO a ite EE 20 la ziri ug ui c a E A 20 Fast Forward Bewitld EEEa AERE At 20 Denm 20 Errat rs 21 Things YOU SOG nioena p ro Loco tia o o m DEO Mu o TIR E PEE EAE 21 Blue Screen angie dd e canes io edt deco Bode d id d ed a ge e s 21 On screen Displays 2 5 t edet eite dete etre ete bees nete 21 Function Indicators ette Ene Edna Ree td pn een 21 Using the Co nter eie t ect EAEE ce deoa CAASA TEA Cc REB nn
32. he TV VCR finishes looking for an EDS signal If you want to use timer recording immediately you can stop the TV VCR from looking for an EDS signal by setting the clock manually See Setting the Clock Manually on Page 15 The TV VCR might not store active chan nels and automatically set the clock if the signal the TV VCR receives from your antenna is weak 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV VCR The SELECT LANGUAGE screen automati cally appears SELECT LANGUAGE PUSH CH UP English PULSE CH DOWN Espafiol 2 To select the on screen language press CH A to select ENGLISH or CH to select ESPANOL Spanish The CHANNEL CLOCK AUTO SET screen automatically appears CHANNEL CLOCK AUTO SET CONNECT ANTENNA CABLE AND IF YOU USE A CABLE BOX TUNE IT TO YOUR LOCAL PBS CH THEN PLEASE PUSH CH UP KEY Note If you use a cable box you must turn it on and select an EDS broadcaster in your time zone before pressing CH A To automatically scan and store channels in your area then automatically set the clock press CH A CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING appears on the screen and the TV VCR stores active channels TV or CATV Notes If the TV VCR found no active channels during the search it beeps and displays the following on the TV screen ND NTENNA ON THEN AGAIN Check your antenna or cable connections then press CH amp again TT NZ qw 16 421 fm Page 13 Tuesday J
33. material you want to skip Real Time Counter with Memory lets you select and easily return to a specific point on the tape One Minute Skip lets you quickly skip over unwanted portions of a recording such as com mercials TUNING 179 Channel Capability Digital PLL Phase Locked Loop Tuner offers a broad range of viewing choices and a clear sharp picture Tuner Memory Programming automatically stores all the active channels in your area into memory You can also manually program the tuner s memory which makes it easy to add new channels when you move the TV VCR to another area or delete channels you do not want For your records we recommend you record the TV VCR s model number and serial number here The numbers are on the back panel Model Number Serial Number Note Most material performed in public such as concerts plays and movies or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copyrighted The unauthorized recording or duplication of copy righted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and or imprisonment Note how ever that in the United States itis not a violation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to record a broadcast television program for private in home viewing E e SA f Z 16 421 fm Page 6 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T CONTENTS Before n p
34. mber keys on the remote control to enter the channel number you want to add or erase Notes You must use the number keys to select a channel that is not stored To enter a 3 digit number press 100 Then enter the second and third digits in the channel number Precede a single digit number with a 0 for example 01 02 etc 2 Press ADD DLT on the remote control to add or delete the channel CHANNEL and the channel number and ADDED or DE LETED appears on the TV screen CHANNEL 08 DELETED e CHANNEL 08 ADDED Setting the Clock Manually If the TV VCR did not automatically set the clock or if there is no EDS broadcast station in your area you must manually set the clock We suggest you use another TV or a radio station as your time source Follow these steps to set the clock manually 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W on the remote control to select CLOCK then press SET The SET CLOCK screen appears on the TV screen AUTO SET MANUAL SET SELECT PUSH SELECT A V SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 3 Press SEL A or SEL on the remote con trol to highlight MANUAL SET then press SET The next SET CLOCK screen ap pears on the TV screen 4 Repeatedly press SET until the month digit flashes SELECT MONTH BY SELECT A V KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH MENU KEY 15 SA Z 16 421 fm Page 16 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T
35. n VHS VCR Model 30 20 Color TV with Built In VHS VCR is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your TV VCR so you can enjoy it for years m Keep the TV VCR dry If it gets Z N wet wipe it dry immediately Liq uids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits Use and store the TV VCR only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in the remote control Always re move old or weak batteries They can leak chemicals that can dam age electronic circuits Handle the TV VCR gently and carefully Dropping it can dam age circuit boards and cases and cause it to work improperly Keep the TV VCR away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the TV VCR with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look ing new Do not use harsh chem icals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean it Modifying or tampering with the TV VCR s inter nal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your TV VCR is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your TV VCR might cause TV or radio interfer ence even when it is
36. n appears with the cur rent picture settings 6 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W until the setting you want to adjust is highlighted then press SET A screen showing the cur rently set adjustment for that setting appears Note To reset all settings to their factory defaults select NORMAL 7 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W to adjust the picture as desired then press SET 8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to adjust the other setting s as necessary 9 Press MENU three times to exit this mode Note If you do not press any button within 5 minutes the picture setting screen disap pears USING MUTE To temporarily turn off the TV VCR s sound press MUTE on the remote control MUTE ap pears on the TV screen To restore the sound to the previous level press MUTE again Or to restore the sound and change its level press VOL A or VOL W USING LAST CHANNEL RECALL The TV VCR s last channel recall function lets you quickly switch between two channels you tuned Repeatedly press LCR Last Channel Recall on the remote control to switch between the chan nel you are watching and the previous channel you tuned VIEWING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE To view the signals from an external device con nected to the audio video input jacks on the back of the TV VCR do either of the following Press MENU to display the main menu repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to select TV then press SET The SET UP TV Screen appears Then rep
37. n setting 3 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to high light CAPTION ON MUTE TT a SA Z 16 421 fm Page 25 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T 4 Repeatedly press SET to select one of the following caption modes CAP C1 Caption Option C1 CAP C2 Caption Option C2 NO No caption option SET UP TV CAPTION ON MUTE CAP C1 INPUT SELECT TUNER VIDEO ADJUST PUSH SELECT 4 PUSH SET KEY PUSH MENU KEY 5 Press MENU twice to exit Recording Playing Back a Closed Caption Text Program The TV VCR automatically records closed cap tion text signals if they are broadcast even if you do not display them To display the closed caption narration or text during playback repeatedly press C C to select the appropriate caption or text mode 25 E e SA Z 16 421 fm Page 26 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION You can use the following methods to record with your TV VCR Immediate recording Quick timer recording Automatic timer recording Dubbing Notes Your TV VCR automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the sound level while it records The video tape you use for recording must have the erase protection tab in place If the tab is removed the TV VCR automati cally ejects the tape if you try to record on it see Erase Protection You cannot use the TV VCR to record one progr
38. nnections on Page 9 describes the connections required to begin using your TV VCR Setup on Page 11 includes procedures for preparing and using the remote control setting the on screen programming lan guage selecting the input signal setting the clock and storing channels Basic TV Operation on Page 17 explains how to select channels watch TV using the TV VCR tuner adjust the picture mute the sound use the channel return feature and view an external device Basic VCR Operation on Page 19 explains how to load and play a video tape use the TV VCR s visual search and freeze frame features fast forward and rewind a tape and adjust the tracking man ually Special Functions on Page 21 MOISTURE CONDENSATION describes the things you see on the TV VCR s TV screen and how to use the TV Condensation inside the TV VCR can cause VCR s on timer or sleep timer counter tape jams or video head damage When you first automatic repeat playback or closed cap install your TV VCR or when you move it from a tion functions cold area to a warm one let it sit for about 2 hours before you plug it in and begin operation This allows complete evaporation of any mois ture inside the TV VCR that could damage it Recording on Page 26 describes the different types of recordings and gives instructions for making each Additional Information on Page 32 Caution Do not use your TV V
39. nnel 4 Press REC TIME twice on the remote con trol to begin recording REC TIME and 0 30 appear on the TV screen for about 5 seconds and the TV VCR starts to record what you see on the TV screen 5 To change the displayed total recording time within 5 seconds repeatedly press REC TIME to advance the time in 30 minute increments up to 2 hours then in 1 hour increments up to 4 hours Note If you do not press REC TIME within 5 seconds the recording time disappears Simply press REC TIME again to display the remaining recording time When you finish entering all QTR information the displayed information disappears after about 5 sec onds When the recording time you set ends the TV VCR stops recording 27 o T e Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 28 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM QTR Hints To see the remaining recording time press DISPLAY or REC TIME on the remote control once while QTR is in progress QTR cannot function if a cassette is not inserted if the erase protection tab is removed or if an automatic timer recording is in progress To cancel QTR in progress press STOP To temporarily stop the tape during QTR press PAUSE Press PAUSE again to resume recording If you pause a tape for 5 minutes the TV VCR automatically stops AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You can program the TV VCR s automatic timer to select a channel start recording a broadcast on that channel at a time
40. ns press PLAY instead of SEL A REW instead of SEL W and FAST F instead of SET f the set program menu screen appears instead of the timer setting menu you have already entered one or more pro grams The current settings for the first four pro gram numbers appear Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to select an available program number then press SET The timer setting menu appears To record a program today ONCE go to Step 3 The TV VCR is preset to record a program today To record a program on a future date repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A or SEL W until the date you want to record flashes on the TV screen Wi START STOP CH SELECT START DATE BY SELECT A v KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY E Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 29 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM To record a program at the same time each Monday through Friday DAILY repeatedly press or press and hold SEL A or SEL W until DAILY flashes on the TV screen above MON FRI RATE START STOP CH SELECT START DATE BY SELECT A Y KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY To record a program at the same time each week WEEKLY repeatedly press or press and hold SEL AA or SEL W until WEEKLY flashes on the TV screen and the desired day of the week appears below WEEKLY START STOP CH DATEI SELECT START DATE BY SELECT A v KEY PUSH SET gt TO END PUSH PROG KEY Press SET to enter your selection The
41. on 810 of the National Electrical and should use a mounting accessory recom Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides infor mended by the manufacturer An appliance and mation with respect to proper grounding of the cart combination should be moved with care mast and supporting structure grounding of the Guick stops excessive farce and nVeli e r lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of faces may Salse ah appliance and eam combi grounding conductors location of antenna dis natio to overturn charge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet peace and the back or bottom are provided for ventila EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER Se tion and to ensure reliable operation of the TV at ANTENNA VCR and to protect it from overheating These is openings must not be blocked or covered The CLAMPS openings should never be blocked by placing the TV VCR on a bed sofa rug or other similar DISCHARGE UNIT surface NEC SECTION 810 20 This TV VCR should never be placed near or over a S radiator or heat register This TV VCR should not NEC SECTION B1021 be placed in a built in installation such as a SRDUNG GLAS bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is REL mm c S provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 1996 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy
42. on the TV screen CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM Your TV VCR has several closed caption op tions Check your TV program listings for CC Closed Caption broadcasts Selecting the Closed Caption Mode Most broadcasters send closed captioning infor mation by using one of two captioning methods C1 and C2 You can select option C1 or C2 for each active caption mode You can select any of the following caption modes CAP C1 or C2 A narration of the TV program is displayed on the TV screen TEXT C1 or C2 The center of the screen is blocked out When the TV station broadcasts text such as program listings special informa tion etc it appears in this space OFF Narration does not appear on the screen even if a closed caption or text broadcast is re ceived Notes The closed caption or text signal might be broadcast over C1 C2 or both Text contents can vary so you might want to try different settings Repeatedly press C C closed caption on the remote control until the desired caption mode appears on the screen Using the Caption On Mute Feature You can set the TV VCR so it automatically dis plays closed caption information when you mute the sound Note To use this feature you must have select ed CAPTION OFF using C C 1 Press MENU to display the main menu 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to high light TV then press SET The SET UP TV Screen appears with the currently selected captio
43. ons do not work when the power is on and a cassette is inserted The cassette might be jammed Press STOP EJECT on the front of the TV VCR several times to release the cassette The remote control s batteries might be weak Check the remote control s batteries and replace them if necessary VCR lock might be on Set VCR lock to OFF see Us ing VCR Lock on Page 22 32 E B oe MP om 16 421 fm Page 33 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T Problem Possible Cause Suggestion Cannot record from the input jacks Connections are incorrect Use shielded audio video ca bles with phono type con nectors to connect the source device to the TV VCR s input jacks see Con necting an External Device on Page 10 TV VCR not set to LINE Set TV VCR to LINE see Dubbing Copying a Tape on Page 30 Cannot see broadcast TV pro grams using the TV VCR s tuner Antenna CATV connections are incorrect Recheck all connections see Connections on Page 9 Picture or sound is not stable during playback Interference from electrical and magnetic sources Keep your TV VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances The tape might be faulty Try another tape E B oe SA Z 16 421 fm Page 34 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Model 29 13 Color TV with Built I
44. ou must connect the cable converter box to the TV VCR s VHF UHF terminal Tune the TV VCR to the cable box s output channel 3 or 4 and use the cable box to select the channel Cable Box A VHF UHF Terminal Cable Channel Designations Your TV VCR can receive up to 125 cable chan nels displayed as 1 125 Channels 2 13 are the same for VHF and cable TV and cable compa nies usually number them as they appear on the TV screen For other channels the cable ser vice s channel designations might not match the channel numbers that appear on the TV screen For more information contact your cable com pany You might need to experiment to deter mine the proper cable channel designations for your cable system CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE You can connect another audio video device that has audio video outputs such as a VCR camcorder or satellite receiver to the TV VCR so you can view the source s output on the TV VCR Note Always use video quality shielded cables with phono connectors Do not use standard au dio patch cords To connect an audio video device s outputs to the TV VCR connect the device s video and au dio outputs to the corresponding VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV VCR A V Device iy VIDEO IN AUDIO IN CONNECTING POWER When you have completed all other connec tions plug the TV VCR s power cord into a stan dard AC outlet Warning For your protection the
45. s DISPLAY again to clear the information from the screen Note If you change the channel while informa tion is displayed all information except the channel number disappears Then after about 4 seconds the information reappears Function Indicators When you press a function button such as STOP the selected function s indicator appears on the TV screen Note If you play back a poor quality worn or damaged tape the function indicator might not appear on the TV screen When you change the channel the new channel number appears on the TV screen for about 4 seconds USING THE COUNTER Your TV VCR s counter shows how long a tape has been running in hours minutes and sec onds To display the counter press DISPLAY on the remote control Notes Because the TV VCR s counter reads spe cial signals recorded on the tape the counter might stop while you fast forward or rewind through a blank section on the tape This is normal To reset the counter to 0 00 00 press COUNTER RESET on the remote control Follow these steps to easily return to a selected point on the tape 1 During playback press DISPLAY on the remote control 2 When you see the location on the tape that you want to return to later press COUNTER RESET on the remote control The TV VCR displays 0 00 00 on the TV screen 3 To return to the location you selected in Step 2 press STOP then ZERO 1 MIN The tape fast forwards or rewind
46. s and automatically stops at 0 00 00 Note The tape usually stops exactly at 0 00 00 However depending on the tape you use it might stop a few seconds sooner or later 21 E e Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 22 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM USING ONE MINUTE SKIP With this feature you can skip over unwanted portions of a recording such as commercials While playing a tape simply press ZERO 1MIN The TV VCR fast forwards the tape skipping over 60 seconds of recorded time Then normal playback resumes USING AUTOMATIC REPEAT PLAYBACK Your TV VCR lets you automatically repeat playback from the beginning to the end of a tape or from the beginning to a blank unrecord ed portion of a tape at least 30 seconds long To automatically repeat playback using the front panel repeatedly press PLAY REPEAT until the REPEAT indicator lights on the front panel To cancel automatic repeat playback repeatedly press PLAY REPEAT until the REPEAT indicator turns off Or follow these steps to automatically repeat playback using the remote control 1 Press MENU The main menu appears on the TV screen 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to high light VCR MAIN MENU Ll ceo TV VCH IDIOMA CH CLOCK EXIT SELECT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY 3 Press SET to display the SET UP VCR Screen SET UP VCR REPEAT_PLAY OFF BEEPER ON SELE
47. s tab and lift off the cover 2 Insert fresh batteries into the compart ment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Re 3 Replace the cover Note If the remote control does not work or op erates poorly replace both batteries Using the Remote Control To use the remote control aim the LED on the front of the remote control toward the front of the TV VCR and press the desired button s 11 E e Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 12 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM SETTING THE ON SCREEN LANGUAGE CHANNELS CLOCK The first time you turn on the TV VCR the SELECT LANGUAGE screen automatically ap pears You can set the TV VCR to display on screen menus in English or in Spanish After you select a language the TV VCR automatical ly scans through the channels and stores all ac tive channels in your area Then the TV VCR automatically sets the clock if a broadcast sta tion with an EDS signal is available in your area Notes Make sure you have connected the TV VCR to your cable system or an antenna before continuing see Connecting an Out door Antenna or Connecting to a Cable System on Page 9 The on screen language defaults to English EDS is a service provided by some broad casters such as PBS to transmit various types of information including the current time If no broadcaster in your area trans mits EDS signals you must set the clock manually after t
48. stations You can also manually set the clock Note EDS is a service provided by some broad casters to transmit various types of information including the current time If no broadcasters in your area transmit EDS signals automatic clock setting will not work Station Display automatically displays sta tion identification call letters if a station transmits them Automatic DST Daylight Saving Time Ad justment lets you set the TV VCR to auto matically adjust the time for Daylight Saving Time Remote Control provides remote access to most of the tape motion and TV controls Note Your TV VCR s remote control requires two AA batteries not included for operation Rear Audio Video Input Jacks let you quickly connect an audio video device such as a e o SA f Z 16 421 fm Page 5 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T E Automatic Playback Rewind Eject makes playback easy when you load a video cassette tape because it automatically plays rewinds and then if the erase protection tab has been removed ejects it Freeze Frame lets you temporarily stop the action and view a single frame Auto Repeat lets you set the TV VCR to au tomatically repeat a tape when it reaches the end or a blank spot on the tape during playback Fast Forward Reverse with Visual Search helps you easily find a selection on the tape and lets you quickly move the tape through recorded
49. t the end of the tape Then stop the dubbing source E e MP Om 16 421 fm Page 32 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 29 Model 30 try the suggestions in this troubleshooting chart Problem Possible Cause Suggestion No power The power cord is not con nected Plug the power cord into an AC outlet POWER not pressed Press POWER Timer recording does not work The TV VCR is still turned on The clock is not set cor rectly Turn off the TV VCR Check the clock and reset it if necessary Tape not inserted or erase protection tab missing Insert a tape or place a piece of strong tape over the erase pro tection tab hole see Erase Protection on Page 26 The program timer is not set or is set incorrectly Set the program timer correctly Cannot record The tape s erase protection tab is missing Place a piece of strong tape over the tab hole see Erase Protection on Page 26 Picture is poor on playback The tracking is not properly adjusted Adjust the tracking see Tracking on Page 20 The video tape might be faulty Try another tape Video heads are dirty The video heads must be cleaned see Cleaning the Video Heads on Page 35 Remote control butt
50. t turn it on and select an EDS broadcaster in your time zone before pressing CH A When you press CH A the TV VCR scans through all channels even if no channel in your area carries an EDS sig AUTO CLOCK SET nal If the TV VCR does not find an EDS sig nal during the search you see S INCOMPLETE AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING PUSH MENU TO SET CLOCK appears on the screen and the TV VCR automatically searches for an EDS signal and sets the clock Ifthe TV VCR finds an EDS signal during the search the clock is automatically set and a screen shows the currently set date and time Then the TV VCR tunes to the lowest stored channel If this occurs the broadcaster you selected did not transmit an EDS signal or there is no EDS broadcaster in your area Manually set the clock see Setting the Clock Manually on Page 15 Note Depending on the number of chan nels it tunes the TV VCR might take as long as 10 minutes to search for an EDS signal to set the clock 18 t NZ e 16 421 fm Page 14 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM Ei If the TV VCR does not find an EDS sig nal during the search you see AUTO CLOCK SET IS I NCOMPLETE PUSH MENU TO SET CLOCK If this occurs the broadcaster you selected did not transmit an EDS signal or there is no EDS broadcaster in your area Manually set the clock see Setting the Clock Manually on Page 15 Note Depending on the number
51. t you can use the tape counter to locate the approximate position on the tape See Us ing the Counter on Page 21 TRACKING The TV VCR automatically adjusts tracking when you play a tape If different parts of the tape were recorded at different speeds the TV VCR automatically readjusts the tracking at the beginning of each recording If the TV VCR s picture is poor while playing a tape press and hold down CH A or CH to manually adjust the tracking To return to auto matic tracking eject and re insert the tape E e SA Z 16 421 fm Page 21 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T SPECIAL FUNCTIONS The following information describes some of your TV VCR s special on screen display and search functions THINGS YOU SEE Blue Screen The TV VCR displays a blue screen when you select the menu play unrecorded portions of a tape or when you tune to a weak TV station On Screen Displays To view your TV VCR s current operating mode and other information about your TV VCR press DISPLAY on the remote control during playback or while watching TV You see this information on the TV screen Function indicator if a tape is loaded Time Channel or if station name is broadcast station name Tape counter Tape speed Remaining QTR time if programmed Function Indicator Time Channel or NW P4 Station Name Remaining AR SIR TIme 0 00 00 SLP Tape Speed Counter Pres
52. tomatically update the clock after you change what channels are stored in memory 1 Press MENU on the remote control to dis play the main menu 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL on the remote control to select CH then press SET The SET UP CHANNEL menu appears on the TV screen SET UP CHANNEL ANTENNA SYSTEM CATV AUTO SET SELECT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY TT NZ QN 16 421 fm Page 15 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM 3 If necessary press SEL A or SEL W on the remote control to highlight ANTENNA SYSTEM then press SET to display the broadcast system TV or CATV 4 Press SEL to highlight AUTO SET then press SET CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING appears and the TV VCR s tuner scans through the channels TV or CATV and stores all the active channels in your area The currently tuned channel number appears on the TV screen After scanning all the channels CH AUTO SET COMPLE TED appears and the tuner stops on the lowest numbered active channel 5 To review the stored channels repeatedly press CH A or CH on the remote con trol Note You can directly select channels that are not stored in the tuner s memory by using the remote control s number buttons Adding Erasing Channels If a channel you want was not stored or if a channel you do not want was stored follow these steps to add or erase it 1 Repeatedly press CH A or CH W or use the nu
53. uly 20 1999 12 01 PM T If a channel you wanted was not stored Selecting Automatic Auto Clock you can add the channel If a channel Set Up you did not want was stored you can delete the channel See Adding Erasing You can set the TV VCR any time so it automat Channels on Page 15 ically searches for a channel that has an EDS The TV VCR retains stored channels Signal and sets the clock when you turn off the TV VCR or if power to the TV VCR is lost for up to 60 1 Press MENU to display the main menu seconds 2 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W on the When the TV VCR finds all active channels it mais control te Select EEOOR Ian preas displays CH AUTO SET COMPLETED Then it SET The SET CLOCK screen appears on displays AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING the TY screen and automatically searches for an EDS signal and sets the clock AUTO SET e Ifthe TV VCR finds an EDS signal during the search the clock is automatically set and a screen shows the currently set date and time Then the TV VCR tunes END PUSH MENU KEY to the lowest stored channel SELECT PUSH SELECT A Y SET PUSH SET KEY 3 Press SEL A or SEL W on the remote con trol to highlight AUTO SET then press SET The CHANNEL CLOCK AUTO SET screen appears AUTO CLOCK SORT 4 To automatically set the clock press CH A COMPLETED 12 25 1996 WED 12 00PM DST ON SETTING CH 10 Notes END PUSH CH UP KEY f you use a cable box you mus
54. umber with a 0 for example 01 02 etc To enter a three digit number press 100 then enter the second and third digits in the channel number VIEWING TV Follow these steps to view a broadcast using the TV 1 If necessary press POWER to turn on the TV VCR 2 Select the channel you want to watch 3 Repeatedly press VOL A or VOL to adjust the volume A number and a bar graph appear on the TV screen to show the currently set volume level ADJUSTING THE PICTURE Follow these steps to adjust the picture s con trast picture brightness color tint and sharp ness 1 Press MENU on the remote control to dis play the main menu 2 f necessary repeatedly press SEL A or SEL W on the remote control to highlight TV MAIN MENU ap as TV VCH IDIOMA OG LB CH CLOCK EXIT SELECT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY 3 Press SET to select TV The SET UP TV screen appears D SET UP TV CAPTION ON MUTE CAP C1 INPUT SELECT TUNER VIDEO ADJUST SELECT PUSH SELECT 4 SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY 17 TT TE Ei 4 16 421 fm Page 18 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM 4 Repeatedly press SEL A or SEL to high light VIDEO ADJUST SET UP TV CAPTION ON MUTE CAP C1 INPUT SELECT VIDEO ADJUST TUNER SELECT PUSH SELECT A Y SET PUSH SET KEY END PUSH MENU KEY J 5 Press SET A scree
55. wever strong magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the TV VCR s picture If this happens turn the power off for 1 minute then turn it back on If the TV VCR s picture is still affected move the TV VCR away from the appliance E e E STORING VIDEO CASSETTES a Unless you are making a timer recording eject and store the cassette when you finish using it This helps protect the cassette and the TV VCR s internal mechanisms from dust Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a cool dry dust free environ ment Store the cassettes on end not on their sides This prevents improper settling of the cassette s spools Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette s spools after you play a tape several times This can cause the cassette to improperly load and automatically eject when you insert it On most cassettes there is a brake release plunger on the bottom center of the cassette Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plunger This loosens the tape Brake Release Plunger 36 ev SA Z 16 421 fm Page 37 Tuesday July 20 1999 12 01 PM T SPECIFICATIONS Television SystemNTSC Standard Color Signal Playback SystemRotary Four Head Helical Scan System Tape Width 1 2 Inch Tape Speed SP1 31 Inch sec 33 35 mm s LPO 65 Inch sec 16 67 mm s SLP0 43 Inch sec 11 125 mm s Tuner Channels VHF2
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