Optimus - Katadyn Products Inc. 110/MODEL 60 User Manual

Cat. No. 16-547/630OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.MODEL 110/MODEL 604-Head VHS HQ VCR4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi VCR16-547.fm Page 1

10Model 110 ConnectionsCable BoxVCRTVOptional TVAntenna InConnection(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)Audio/VideoCableAudio/VideoCableVHF/UHFSpli

11HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 60 ONLY)Refer to this illustration to connect your VCR to a home theater system.IN FROMANT.VHF/UHFOUT TO TVVIDEO 1

12CAMCORDER CONNECTIONS (MODEL 60 ONLY)Your Model 60 VCR has jacks on its front panel that let you easily connect a camcorder or othervideo source.You

13VCR SETUP SETTING THE 3 CH. 4 SWITCHIf you connected the VCR’s OUT TO TV termi-nal to a TV or another VCR, set the VCR’s3 CH. 4 switch (on the back

14INITIAL SET UPSetting the On-Screen Language/Channels/ClockWhen you first plug in the VCR and turn it on,or when you turn it on after a power interr

15If no station broadcasts the EDS signal (orif you do not know which channel sends anEDS signal), press SEL t to select MANUALSET and skip to Step 2

16Manually Setting the ClockNote: The clock must be accurately set forproper automatic timer and quick timer record-ing. We suggest you refer to a rad

17Adding/Erasing ChannelsWe recommend you check the channels theVCR automatically stored. It might have storeda distant, weak channel that you normall

18Changing the On-Screen LanguageYou can change the on-screen programminglanguage at any time.1. Press MENU to display the main menu.2. Use SEL s/t to

19SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S CODESIn addition to controlling your VCR, the remotecontrol can operate the basic functions of yourTV or cable box.To u

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

202. While pressing and holding down TVPOWER, enter the code number for yourTV using the number buttons.While pressing and holding down CATVPOWER, ent

21OPERATIONWATCHING TVUsing the TV’s Tuner To watch a broadcast using the TV’s tuner, turnoff the VCR, or press TV/VCR until VCR doesnot appear on the

22VIEWING A VIDEO TAPELoading a Video Tape1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch.Note: If you are using a TV/mo

23SPECIAL FUNCTIONSSPECIAL DISPLAYSBlue Screen DisplayThe blue screen display appears when you se-lect the VCR mode, play unrecorded portionsof a tape

24Notes:• If you leave the VCR in the freeze-framemode for 3 minutes, the VCR stops playingthe tape.• To reduce or eliminate jitter in the freeze-fram

25Notes:• If you rewind the tape past the zero point,the TV displays the time with a minus (–)sign.• The counter does not work with blanktapes or blan

26RECORDING There are three ways to record using your VCR— immediate recording, automatic timer re-cording, and dubbing.Your VCR automatically records

27SELECTING THE SIGNAL TO RECORDFollow these steps to select the signal torecord — from the IN FROM ANT jack or an au-dio/video source.1. Press MENU.

28IMMEDIATE RECORDINGRecording a Program as You Watch ItFollow these step to record a program as youwatch it. If you know how long the program is,you

29AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING The VCR’s automatic timer lets you program itto select an input source, start recording fromthat source at a time you set,

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

30If you have not yet entered any programs,the TV displays the program entry menuwhen you press PROG.8. Use SEL s/t to select the date when youwant to

31Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same chan-nel as the VCR’s 3 CH. 4 switch.Note: If you are using a TV/mon

32DUBBINGThe process of recording from one audio/videodevice to another is called dubbing.An audio/video device where a signal origi-nates is called t

33ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your VCR, refer to thefollowing

34CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour Optimus Model 110 4-Head VHS HQ VCR/Model 60 4-Head VHS HQ Stereo Hi-Fi VCR is anexample of superior design and craftsmansh

35Servicing Your VCR There are no user-serviceable parts inside yourVCR. If you encounter a problem that you can-not correct using this manual and its

36SPECIFICATIONS Television System ... NTSC Standard Color SignalRecordin

37Frequency Response:Regular AudioSP...

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4FEATURES Your Optimus Model 110 4-Head VHS HQVCR/Model 60 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi StereoVCR offers some of the most advanced fea-tures available in home

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5OTHER FEATURESMultichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-el 60 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts forlistening or recording. This VCR can also re-ceive

6CONTENTSBefore You Begin ... 7

7BEFORE YOU BEGINACCESSORIESBe sure to remove these items before youstore the packing material.• Remote Control • 75-ohm Coaxial Cable Depending upon

8INSTALLATIONCOMMON CONNECTIONSRefer to the illustrations on Pages 8 and 9 forthese connections.Note: Some connections shown in this sectionmight requ

9Model 60 ConnectionsIN FROMANT.VHF/UHFOUT TO TVVIDEO 1 AUDIO 13 CH. 4LOUTRINCable BoxVCRTVOptional TVAntenna InConnection(Optional Camcorder/2nd VC