Sanyo 4 Head Vcr Manual

							Cat. No. 16-549/550/632
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
4-HEAD VHS HQ VCR
Model 112 (16-549)
Model 113 (16-550)
Model 62 (Hi-Fi) (16-632)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read instructions
 — All the safety and operatinginstructions should be read before the appliance is oper-
ated.
2.Retain Instructions
 — The safet
y and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed Warnings
 — All warnin
gs on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions
 — All operatin
g and use instructions
should be followed.
5.Cleaning
 — Unplu
g the VCR from the wall outlet before
cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.Attachments
 — Do not use attachments not recom-
mended b
y the VCR manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7.Water and Moisture
 — Do not use this VCR near water
— for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundr
y tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimmingpool.
8.Accessories
 — Do not place this VCR on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The VCR ma
y fall,
causing serious injury to someone and serious damage
to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer ’s instructions and should use a
mountin
g accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces ma
ycause an appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9.Ventilation
 — Slots and openin
gs in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the VCR and to protect it from over-
heatin
g. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat re
gister. This VCR should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
10.Power Sources
 — This VCR should be operated onl
yfrom the type of power source indicated on the markingla be l. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied toyour home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For VCRs intended to operate from batterypower or other sources, refer to the operating instruc-
tions.
11 .Grounding and Polarization
 — This VCR is equipped
with a polarized alternatin
g-current line plug (a plug hav-
ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, tryreversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contactyour electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12.Power-Cord Protection
 — Power-suppl
y cords should
be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, payingparticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding 
— If an outside antenna
or cable s
ystem is connected to the VCR, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-
ments for the grounding electrode.
G RO UND CL AM PSNEC -  NATI O NAL  EL ECTRI CAL  CO DE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
WI RE
DI SCHARGE UNI T(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDI NG CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)
SERVICEEQUIPMENT
CLAMP
ANTENNALEAD I N
ANTENNA
POWER SERVI CE GROUNDI NG
GROUND
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FIGURE A
© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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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.Power Lines
 — An outside antenna s
ystem should not
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
16.Overloading 
— Do not overload wall outlets and exten-
sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
17.Object and Liquid Entry 
— Never push objects of an
ykind into this VCR through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the VCR.
18.Servicing
 — Do not attempt to service this VCR 
yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19.Damage Requiring Service
 — Unplu
g this VCR from
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-suppl
y cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
VCR.
• If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the VCR does not operate normall
y by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the VCR to its normal operation.
• If the VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been
dama
ged.
• When the VCR exhibits a distinct chan
ge in perfor-
mance — this indicates a need for service.
20.Replacement Parts
 — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts, specified b
y the manufacturer, that
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unau-
thorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
injury to persons or other hazards.21.Safety Check
 — Upon completion of an
y service or
repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform
routine safet
y checks to determine that the VCR is in
proper operating condition.
22.Heat
 — This VCR product should be situated awa
y from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Note to the cable TV system installer:
This reminder is to call the CATV system in-
staller’s attention to Section 820-40 of the Na-
tional Electrical Code, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particu-
lar, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
  
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-
portant operating and maintenance instructions
are included in the literature accompanying this
product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
!
!
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FEATURES 
Your Optimus Model 112/113/62 4-Head VHS
HQ VCR offers some of the most advanced
features available in home video cassette re-
corders. 
Your VCR’s PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning
ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to 68
VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable
channels. The VCR’s full-function universal re-
mote control and on-screen programming
make the VCR easy to use.
Your VCR offers all these features:
Note: The Model 62 includes all of the Models
112/113’s features, but adds Hi-Fi stereo that
delivers CD-quality sound for audio/video or
audio-only recordings. The Model 62 also in-
cludes front panel audio/video jacks that make
it easy to connect to a camcorder. 
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
26-Micron Record/Play Head —  enhances
the picture quality at the EP (Extended Play)
playback speed.
Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads —  pro-
vide superior picture quality and special effects
compared with standard single-azimuth four-
head VCRs.
AI (Artificial Intelli
gence) Video Noise Re-
duction S
ystem —  reduces noise on the
screen when playing back a worn or partially
damaged tape.
Auto Trackin
g System —  automatically ad-
justs tracking when you start playback.
Auto Repeat Pla
yback —  automatically re-
winds the tape for repeat playback when the
tape reaches the end during playback and re-
cording.Eas
y-to-Use Immediate Recording —  lets
you start a recording immediately and have the
VCR automatically stop recording after a length
of time you select.
1-Month, 8-Event Di
gital Timer —  lets you
program the VCR to make up to eight unat-
tended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-time).
Automatic Pla
yback/Rewind/Eject — auto-
matically plays, rewinds, and ejects a tape.
Fast-Response S
ystem —  positions the tape
next to the playback/record head for immediate
playback or recording.
Real-Time Counter with Memor
y — displays
the actual length of time a tape plays or
records, and allows you to mark and return to a
location on the tape.
TUNING
179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible
Tuner —  lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and
UHF channels, and up to 125 cable channels.
Tuner Memor
y Programming — automatical-
ly stores all the active channels in your area
into memory.
TAPE CONTROL
One-Minute Skip —  lets you fast-forward the
tape for exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip
over commercials.
Index Search —  lets you quickly locate the be-
ginning of a specific recording, or set it to auto-
matically play the first 10 seconds of each
recording so you can locate a desired record-
ing.
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Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search
Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion
Automatic Rewind
OTHER FEATURES
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) (Mod-
el 62 only) — decodes stereo broadcasts for
listening or recording. This VCR can also re-
ceive and record special audio programs (SAP)
that accompany some MTS broadcasts.
Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks — let you
quickly connect an audio/video device to the
VCR without disconnecting other devices
Front Audio/Video Input Jacks (Model 62
only) — let you quickly connect an audio/video
device, such as a camcorder, to the VCR with-
out disconnecting other devices.
Trilingual On-Screen Programming — pro-
vides helpful instructions on the TV screen for
setting the clock and programming timers. You
can select English, French, or Spanish instruc-
tions.
Universal Remote Control —  lets you control
your VCR, as well as TVs and cable boxes pro-
duced by other manufacturers.
Memory Sentinel — protects clock settings,
tuner programming information, and timer
memory settings in case of a power loss. The
clock continues to run for 30 minutes, and tun-
er programming information and timer memory
settings are kept for up to 24 hours.
Automatic/Manual Clock Setting —  lets you
set the VCR to automatically update its clock
using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals
sent by some TV stations. You can also manu-
ally set the clock.Note: EDS is provided by some broadcasters
and includes various types of information, in-
cluding the current time. If no broadcasters in
your area transmit EDS signals, you must man-
ually set the clock.
Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Ad-
justment —  lets you set the VCR to automati-
cally adjust the displayed time for Daylight
Saving Time.
We recommend you record the VCR’s model
and serial numbers here. This information is on
the VCR’s back panel.
Model: _______________________________
Serial Number: ________________________
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CONTENTS
Before You Begin  .........................................................................................................................  8
Supplied Accessories ..............................................................................................................  8
Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................  8
Using This Manual  ...................................................................................................................  8
Installation ....................................................................................................................................  9
Common Connections  ............................................................................................................. 9
Model 62 Connections  ........................................................................................................... 10
Model 112/113 Connections  ..................................................................................................  11
Home Theater Connections (Model 62 Shown)  ....................................................................  12
Camcorder Connections  ........................................................................................................  13
Connecting Power  .................................................................................................................  13
VCR Setup  ..................................................................................................................................  14
Setting the VCR’S Output Channel Switch  ............................................................................  14
Remote Control  .....................................................................................................................  14
Installing Batteries ........................................................................................................... 14
Using the Remote Control ...............................................................................................  14
Initial Set Up  ..........................................................................................................................  15
Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels/Clock  .........................................................  15
Manually Setting the Clock  .............................................................................................  16
Turning On Auto Clock Set  .............................................................................................  17
Adding/Erasing Channels  ...............................................................................................  17
Reprogramming Tuner Memory  ......................................................................................  17
Changing the On-Screen Language  ...............................................................................  18
Resetting the VCR’s Memory  ..........................................................................................  18
 Using the VCR Remote Control with Your TV or Cable Box .................................................  19
Operation ....................................................................................................................................  21
Watching TV  ..........................................................................................................................  21
Using the TV’s Tuner  ......................................................................................................  21
Using the VCR’s Tuner  ...................................................................................................  21
Viewing a Video Tape  ............................................................................................................  22
Loading a Video Tape  .....................................................................................................  22
Playing a Video Tape  ......................................................................................................  22
Special Functions  ......................................................................................................................  23
Special Displays  ....................................................................................................................  23
Blue Screen Display ........................................................................................................  23
On-Screen Display  ..........................................................................................................  23
Function Indicators ..........................................................................................................  23
Tape Motion Controls .............................................................................................................  23
Fast-Forward/Rewind and Visual Search ........................................................................  23
Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance  .......................................................................................  23
Slow Motion  .................................................................................................................... 24
One Minute Skip  .............................................................................................................  24
Real-Time Counter  ................................................................................................................  24
Using the Counter  ...........................................................................................................  24
Using the Zero Search Function  .....................................................................................  24
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Using Index Search ...............................................................................................................  25
Direct Access Index Search  ...........................................................................................  25
Index Scan ......................................................................................................................  25
Repeat Play  ..........................................................................................................................  25
Tracking ................................................................................................................................  26
Recording ...................................................................................................................................  27
Recording Speeds/Tape Selection  ........................................................................................  27
Erase Protection ...................................................................................................................  27
Selecting the Signal to Record ..............................................................................................  28
Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 62 Only) ............................................  28
Immediate Recording  ............................................................................................................ 28
Recording a Program as You Watch It  ...........................................................................  28
Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV ...................  29
Automatic Timer Recording ...................................................................................................  29
Setting a Timer  ............................................................................................................... 30
Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording  .....................................................................  31
Checking/Changing Timers  ............................................................................................  31
Clearing a Timer  .............................................................................................................  32
Dubbing .................................................................................................................................  32
Audio-Only Recording (Model 62 Only)  ................................................................................  33
Additional Information  ..............................................................................................................  34
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................  34
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 36
Servicing Your VCR  ........................................................................................................  37
Cleaning the Video Heads  ..............................................................................................  37
Storing Your Video Cassettes  .........................................................................................  37
Specifications ........................................................................................................................  38
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Be sure to remove these items before you
store the packing material.
• Remote control 
• 75-ohm coaxial cable 
Depending upon your audio/video system set-
up, you might need additional cables or adapt-
ers (available at your local RadioShack store).
Read “Installation” on Page 9 to determine
your specific needs.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
Condensation inside the VCR can cause tape
jams or video head damage. When you move
the VCR from a cold area to a warmer one, let
it sit for about 2 hours before you plug it in and
begin operation. This allows any moisture in-
side the VCR to completely evaporate.
USING THIS MANUAL
This manual has these major sections:
Installation — shows you how to connect the
VCR to your audio/video system.
VCR Setup — includes procedures for prepar-
ing and using the remote control, setting the
on-screen programming language, setting the
channels your VCR can tune, and setting the
clock.
Operation — explains how to watch TV using
the TV’s or VCR’s tuner, and load and play a
video tape.
Special Functions — describes what appears
on the VCR’s display and the TV screen, and
how to fast-forward and rewind a tape, use the
VCR’s special playback, display, and search
features, set the tracking manually, improve
playback of worn or damaged video tapes, and
use index search.Recordin
g — describes the different recording
methods.
Additional Information — includes a trouble-
shooting section, care and maintenance proce-
dures, and the VCR’s specifications.
We recommend you thoroughly read at least
“Installation” on Page 9 and “VCR Setup” on
Page 14, to be sure you correctly install and
set up your VCR.
When reading through this manual, keep the
following in mind:
• Some buttons on the remote control also
appear on the VCR. You can use these
buttons to operate the same functions.
Other procedures use only the VCR’s but-
tons, or only the remote control’s.
• Some buttons are labeled differently on the
VCR and on the remote control. Since you
use the remote control most often to
change settings and functions, this manual
refers only to the remote control’s labels.
Unless otherwise noted, however, you can
use either the remote control’s or the
VCR’s buttons at any time.
• All buttons, switches, and jacks on the
VCR and all buttons on the remote control
are shown in 
BOLD UPPERCASE letters in
this manual.
• Information that appears on the TV screen
is shown in this typeface: 
PLAY
• Information that appears on the VCR’s dis-
play is shown in this typeface: VCR
• The VCR displays menus and options on
the TV you connect it to, and other infor-
mation (such as tape motion indicators, the
real-time counter, etc.) on its display. 
If a menu disappears before you finish
entering information, simply locate the step
where you first pressed 
MENU on the
remote control, then repeat that step and
all steps that follow.
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INSTALLATION
COMMON CONNECTIONS
Refer to the illustrations on Page 10 (Model 62)
or 11 (Model 112/113) for these connections.
Note: Some connections shown in this section
might require additional supplies, available
from your local RadioShack store.
þConnect the VCR to your TV for
pla
yback. You can connect (choose
one):
• Your VCR’s 
OUT TO TV jack to your
TV’s antenna jack, using a 75-ohm
coaxial cable
Caution: Never connect the VCR’s
OUT TO TV jack to a terminal that has
an antenna already connected. Doing
so can interfere with other receivers.
• Your VCR’s 
OUT TO TV jack to your
TV’s separate VHF/UHF antenna
jacks, using a 75-ohm coaxial cable
and a VHF/UHF splitter/combiner
• Your VCR’s 
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks
to your TV’s audio/video jacks, using
a stereo audio/video cable
Note: For the best quality recordings,
use high-quality A/V cables to make
these connections.
ÀConnect a signal source to the VCR
for recordin
g. You can connect
(choose one):
• An outside antenna, using a 75-ohm
coaxial cable, to the VCR’s 
IN FROM
ANT
 jack
• An outside antenna, using 300-ohm
lead-in wire and a 300-to-75 ohm
transformer, to the VCR’s 
IN FROM
ANT 
jack
• Your CATV (cable) source, using the
75-ohm coaxial cable directly from
the cable company, to the VCR’s 
IN
FROM ANT
 jackCaution: 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.
• A cable converter box to the VCR’s 
IN
FROM ANT
 jack
Note: There are many cable TV sys-
tems in use. If you subscribe to cable
TV service and cannot record cable TV
programs, contact your local cable TV
service provider. Most cable TV service
providers offer connection help.
ÃYou can also connect an optional
video source, such as a camcorder,
another VCR, or a DSS s
ystem to
your VCR using A/V cables. Simply
connect it as shown.
Connection Notes:
• You can connect two video sources (three
sources for the Model 62) directly to your
VCR. To do so, you connect one source to
the 
AUDIO IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the
back of the VCR using A/V cables and the
other to the 
IN FROM ANT jack using a 75-
ohm coaxial cable (and, with the Model 62,
another source to the 
AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO IN
jacks on the front of the VCR, see “Cam-
corder Connections” on Page 13).
• You can connect additional 75-ohm
coaxial sources to your system using a
hig h- isolation A/B switch to switch
between the sources.
• You can connect one 75-ohm coaxial
source to more than one device using a
video splitter.
Because of the complexity of the variations
possible when using additional video accesso-
ries, such as video signal switches, splitters,
and combiners, such configurations are not
shown in this manual.
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MODEL 62 CONNECTIONS
Cable Box
Model 62
TVOptional TV
Antenna In
Connection
(Optional Camcorder/2nd VCR/DSS System)
Stereo 
Audio/Video 
Cable
Stereo 
Audio/Video 
Cable
VHF/UHF
Splitter/Combiner
OUT I N
UHF
Antenna In Audio In Video InLR
L
Audio
VideoR
VHF
Antenna In
1
2
3
75-Ohm
Coax Cableor or
or
or300-Ohm
Lead-In WireOutside
Antenna
300-to-75 Ohm
Transformer 75-Ohm
Coax Cable
75-Ohm
Coax Cable
Cable
(CATV)
Company
IN  FROM
ANT.VHF/UHFOUT TO TV
VIDEOR - AUDIO - L
3  CH. 4
OUT
IN 1MONO
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