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Sears 934.5512559 User's Manual

1. ERASE PREVENTION You may prevent accidental erasing of a tape by break ing off the tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with plastic tape Plastic Tape 3A INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown Push in gently but continuously on the center back of the cas sette until it is drawn into the VCR The VCR will automatically turn on and cassette in indicator will light when the cassette is properly in serted CORRECT REMOVING A CASSETTE 1 Press EJECT button on the unit or on the remote con trol When the cassette in indicator goes off and the cassette stops moving pull the cassette out of the cassette com partment and store it properly CL D Store the cassette in its case as shown ZEN EN kk kK 5C16 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem CORRECTIVE ACTION No power Power cord is not connected Connect power cord to AC outlet Press POWER button to turn on the VCR Timer recording is not The timer recording is set incorrectly Set the timer recording correctly Place vinyl tape over missing safety tab engaged missing No picture or poor picture
2. The TV channel selector is not set to On playback set the TV to channel 3 or 4 on playback the proper channel for video output channel Then press TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display The TV fine tuning is not set correctly Fine tune your TV No picture on TV The VCR is in TV mode Press TV VCR button Noise in picture on Video heads are dirty Head cleaning is necessary consult the playback nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Playback picture is The TRACKING control is not set Adjust TRACKING control for a better partially noisy correctly picture On the air TV programs Connections are not correctly made Re check the ANT IN and ANT OUT cannot be seen connections No operation by infrared Weak batteries Check the batteries in Infrared Remote Remote Control Control Operation buttons donot Channel Memory Programming is See Note under Channel Memory work after there is a proceeded because programmed Programming on page 14 power failure or you move channels are erased your VCR 35 EN tk kek 5B24 MAINTENANCE e Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth imm rsed in lukewarm water and wrung dry e Neveruse asolventor alcohol Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR Such chemicals may cause dam age and discoloration to the exposed surfaces SERVICING
3. If you set the TV channel to 3 or 4 channel press Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 If you connect VCR to TV using AV cord set your TV to the VCR mode using TV VCR button of your TV LENGTH 30 minutes Recording starts immediately when the OTR button is pressed at least two times whether if you are watching the same or a different channel The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press OTR button 29 EN kkk KK 5CI6 PLAYBACK Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 Insert a tape VCR will automatically turn on Press PLAY button If the erase protection tab has been removed the VCR will start playback automatically AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely VCR Power must be on If a tape is already in the VCR press PLAY button on the VCR Power will turn on and playback will start automatically Direct Button Operation 3b If a tape is already in the VCR Press POWER button to turn on and then press PLAY button on the re mote control Press STOP button when playback 1s completed e Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on t
4. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 934 55125590 CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PRECAUTIONS ss cctiedanaeieeeteee ten dese 4 PEATURES 2 34 Wi wades eile a EET 5 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 0 00 eee 6 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 8 ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 10 CONTROLLING VCR INPUT amp OUTPUT 13 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING 14 SETTING THE CLOCK aicvus coda p arin 16 TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE 17 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM eeoa oo Se ceeee oak eth edits 18 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER 00 000 19 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 19 QUICK SET PROGRAM 0 2 000s 22 INDEX SEARCH 5 20 ccusiaveicunwesccew lige LEE EE E S E r r r a E E a m as eaor ota stvom obn betetan sitot otenoron e as sango ee wee amas s ee eo ee ewe eee ee i a i ee ey ee ee eT see ee mee eee eer eres peas t u ee gy abaa see ete et an as stdbAra s eoyr lnal d gt ae ee ee ee VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Record the Model Number and Serial Num ber of your VCR The Model Number and the Serial number are on the rear panel Model No Serial No Keep these numbers for future use eS CE eR aM WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
5. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN CAUTION GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT _DONOT OPEN _ WITHIN THIS UNIT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON an ha an grea cate ae pene NEL 2 THE APPLIANCE The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS appliance and cart combination to overtum Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro vided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instruc tions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instruc tions should be retained for future reference O 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the openings should never be blocked by placing the video operating instructions should be adhered to product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions video product should not be placed ina built in installation should be followed such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is 5 Cleaning Un
6. TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure LANGUAGE SELECT Press MENU button on the Perey oe ROG MING 1 ENGLISH ON remote control The main WITIALZE 2 ESPANOL menu appears on the TV screen INITIALIZE Select 1 ENGLISH or LANGUAGE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP 2 ESPANOL SPANISH ener ii Select item 3 INITIALIZE een eee with number buttons i RR with number buttons 57 Press MENU button The TV screen returns to TV mode N ee EN kkkkK 5B24 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM e VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display Insert a cassette tape with the erase protection tab if necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording Counter mode appears at counter 0 00 00 on the dis play 0 00 00 Select the channel to be re corded by pressing the num ber buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL A or V button Press SPEED button on the VCR to select the desired tape speed SP LP SLP dot Press REC button The red O indicator li
7. You must use remote control for this procedure Press BLANK SEARCH button Blank Search func tion starts automatically in the forward direction The VCR begins fast for warding to the beginning of the blank part of the tape The tape will automatically stop Note A videocassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work BLANK SEARCH STOP 26 EN kkk KK 5B24 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME You can set the remaining tape running time of your tape If your cassette tape length is T 130 or less select T 130 For example the popular T 120 cassette tape calls for the T130 selection If your cassette tape is T 140 or greater select T140 Then the tape remaining indication will be correct NOTES VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure Press MENU button Select MENU item 2 VCR SET UP with VOR SETUP nS number buttons Select T130 or T140 with button Press MENU button to re turn to normal mode VCR SET UP TAPE SELECT T130 REPEAT PLAY To check the remain time press SELECT button on the remote control unit until RE MAIN appears on TV screen Notes sp REMAIN T130 In the Remain Time Mode calculating will start when t
8. ziS ADDING PRESET CHANNELS Press MENU button on the remote control Select item 3 INITIALIZE with num ber buttons MENU t TIMER PROGRAMMING VCR SET UP INITIALIZE INITIALIZE Select item CHANNEL SET UP with number but tons Select item 3 ADD DE LETE CH with number but tons Enter the desired channel us ing the number buttons The channe flashes CHANNEL SET UP ON CATV ADODELETE CH You must precede single digit channel numbers with a zero 02 03 04 and so on Ney i gi Hiit ADODELETE CH ie Nhe ey a thy hd Press ADD DELETE button so that ADD flashes on the display The channel is added to the VCR For next channel you wish to add select that channel and follow step 5 If you press ADD DELETE button again the chan nel is deleted again Press MENU button The TV screen returns to TV mode To check the channel s that has been added press CHANNEL a or Y button wkkKKKk 5B24 EN SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 e Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure In the example below the clock is to be set to DATE
9. 40 PM aay Pat Press ADD DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps 4 to 9 Press MENU or SELECT button to start the clock Although seconds are not displayed they begin count ing at 00 when you press them Use this feature to syn chronize the clock as accurately as possible This unit has a built in calendar up to the year 2009 When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 3 seconds flashes on the display Ifthe display shows an abnormal reading or no read ing unplug the power cord for more than 3 sec onds Then plug it back in 16 EN tok kkk 5B24 TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock 1 Turn onthe VCR To check the Remain Count Clock and Channel num 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel tothe same ber on the TV screen or display press SELECT button video output channel located on the back of the Each time you press SELECT button TV screen or dis CHECKING THE REMAIN COUNT CLOCK AND CHANNEL NUMBER VCR CH 3 or 4 play will change as follows 3 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on lt OFF mode gt the display 4 Press MENU button Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons 5 Select item 2 SETTING CLOCK with number but tons 6 Select desired digit with SELECT button Enter correct numbers with number buttons 8 Press MENU button to return to original mode
10. Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure Example To watch a program after 2 hours 53 minutes from present position to forward direction Press TIME SEARCH but ton The HOUR digits flash Enter the desired hour with number buttons Enter the desired minutes with number buttons To correct the time press DELETE button and re peat steps 1 to 3 Press F FWD or REWIND button The tape will move to the specified point Note The time counts down as the searching progresses ES When 0 00 is reached the tape will start playback automatically Te SBARCH TIME SEARCH 2 50 Notes Time search can be set up to 9 59 Procedures must be followed within 30 seconds from steps 1 to 3 Otherwise the Time Search mode will be cancelled This function is not operative in recording mode A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work Press STOP button on the VCR or remote control unit to exit the Time Search mode 25 EN tek ik 5B24 BLANK SEARCH This function enables you to search for the unrecorded portion of the tape in the forward direction Tape must be fully rewound VCR Power must be on e Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display
11. Select the channel to be recorded at the Cable Con verter Box z To TV Antenna Jack NOTES With this connection you CANNOT record one can Cable To VCR s ANT OUT Terminal input program while viewing another Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection CONTROLLING VCR INPUT amp OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT CHANNEL SETTING BACK OF VCR When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the TV VCR button is in the VCR position ea your TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4 Set the 3CH 4CH selector switch to the station that is not used for normal broadcasts in your area then set your CH3 CH4 TV to that same channel when viewing from the VCR The video output channel of this unit is set to channel 3 prior to shipment from the factory INPUT SELECT To use the external input jacks select the L1 or L2 position If you use the audio and video input jacks on the back of the unit press 0 0 1 with number buttons to select the L1 position If you use the audio and video input jacks on the front of the unit press 0 0 2 with number buttons to select the L2 position You can select L1 L2 as a channel by using the CHANNEL a or Y button Note L1 and L2 are found before the lowest memorized channel Example CH2 VIDEO MODE SELECTION ON TV TV power must be on Please see your TV s owner s manual tor details To Set your TV to the Video
12. Wednesday Ist March 1995 5 40PM SETTING TIME T Press MENU button on the remote control The main menu appears on the TV screen Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons Select item 2 SETTING CLOCK with number but tons The MONTH digits flash Enter your desired MONTH with number buttons Enter your desired DAY with number buttons 6 Enter your desired YEAR with number buttons The day of the week will change automatically MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING VCR SET UP WITIALIZE INITIAL ZE CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT SETTING CLOCK _MQNTH DAY YEAR Ny ii pe Ey uu e piire T a H Oud MINUTE AM PM SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAA y i gil 03 vad Spat eee fog H HOURMINUTE AM PM SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR tiny rus 03 01 mie 4H a a ih HOUR MINUTE ANUPHI SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 O1 WED 1995 HQUA MINUTE AW PM Er fl Ht wt HN Ty TEE nite f aha at i ik Enter your desired HOUR with number buttons Enter your desired MINUTE with number buttons Select AM 1 or PM 2 with number buttons SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 4 01 WED 1995 HOUR MINUTE AM PM Hy OH gP O Sinki ii e aft Hi hy SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 Of WEO 1995 HOUR MINUTE ae th i a i a 05 40 4 ihe ae SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 OF WED 1995 HOUR MINUTE PM end ae 06
13. reached before the reserved program ends as long as SP mode is kept all the way set recording mode to AUTO This function is available only with Program No 1 and Quick Set Program The auto mode starts recording in SP mode The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode This will assure coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached Conventional Video Recording Tape End lt Recording in SP mode for 40 minutes Oo E e a e ne 20 minutes of the program is left unrecorded Just in Time Recording Recording mode automatically changes to SLP mode Notes Set the tape remainder switch T130 or T140 to the tape loaded Even if SLP mode is selected just in time recording cannot compensate for a tape length which may be too short A momentary picture break up will occur at the point on the tape when the recording speed changes from SP to SLP The displayed remaining tape running time may not always match the actual remaining time on the tape usually longer than the actual time It is recommended to set the end of the reserved recording time several minutes after the end of the TV program ye EN kak 5B24 OTR ONE TOUCH RECORDING The One Touch Recording function enabl
14. so that VCR appears on the display LANGUAGE SELECT appears on the TV screen Select I ENGLISH or 2 ESPANOL SPANISH with number buttons LANGUAGE SELECT 1 ENGLISH ON 2 ESPANOL e Press SELECT or MENU button on the remote contro so that TUNER SET UP appears on the TV screen TUNER SET UP Press SELECT button once The tuner scans and memo rizes all the active channels in your area 14 After scanning the tuner stops on the lowest memo rized channel The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and Cable channels If you subscribe to cable TV CATV appears on the display TV mode from CH2 CATV mode from CH1 VOR CH sP 2 f 8 The TV screen returns to TV mode If you want to recall the selected channels you can select the desired channel directly by number but tons on the remote control The TV screen returns to TV mode when you press MENU button in Tuner Set Up mode To preset channel memory again Turn on the VCR 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 3 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display 4 Press MENU button Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons 5 Select item 1 CHAN CHANNEL SET UP NEL SET UP with num ve oN ber buttons And select TV or 2 CATV with number buttons CATV 3 AOD DELETE CH 6 Press SE
15. the date of purchase Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette re corder free of charge For one year from the date of pur chase Sears will supply at no charge replacement for defective parts The above warranty covera e applies only to video cassette recorders which are used for private household purposes TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY RETURN THE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 MODEL NO 934 55125590 Printed in Hong Kong PEN chet
16. video product to its normal op eration 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system 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 If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep way ae an from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in them might be fatal performance this indicates a need for service 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are re cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock quired be sure the service technician has used replace ment parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same into this video product through any openings as they may characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitu touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that tions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs of any kind on the video product to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind 18 Se
17. 120V 60Hz 17 Watts W 14 1 4 360mm H 3 5 8 92mm D 10 252mm 7 0lbs 3 2 Kg Approx Remote control unit 2 AA Batteries Owner s Manual Coaxial cable Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without our legal obligation 37 EN k x x 5B24 MEMO 38 EN tk kk 5B24 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 SEARS For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 SEARS America s Repair Specialists SEARS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER WITH REMOTE CONTROL Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional technicians spe cifically trained on Sears home entertainment products hav ing the parts tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply O WN ER 5 S contact any Sears Service Center Department MANUAL For 90 days from
18. 2 STOP PAUSE STILL mo ae EN kk kkk 5CI6 ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections see the following drawings Use only one connection For any further complex connections please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons You may need additional accessories which are not supplied COMBINATION VHF UHF ANTENNA 1 Disconnect the round 75 ohm combination 3 Conncct one end of the COAXIAL CABLE sup VHF UHF coaxial antenna cable from the back of plied to the ANT OUT jack of the VCR your TV set 4 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE 2 Reconnect the coaxial cable to ANT IN terminal of supplied to the antenna cable jack of your TV the VCR VHF UHF Combination Antenna wy Coaxial cable not supplied COAXIAL CABLE supplied CATV COAXIAL CABLE 1 Disconnect the CATV coaxial cable from the back 3 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE sup of your TV set plied to the ANT OUT jack of the VCR 2 Reconnect the CATV coaxial cable to ANT IN ter 4 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE minal of the VCR akort ye at ee U to the antenna cable jack of your TV From Cable Company CATV Coaxial cable Loe not supplied L 2 Back of the VCR z es 3 COAXIAL CABLE d supplied Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Articl
19. L CABLE VCR supplied to the antenna cable jack of your TV INDOOR VHF UHFAntenna Rabbit Type not supplied Back of the VCR NOTE The connection of an indoor antenna to a VCR may not always give acceptable TV Reception 1 EN kKkkkk 5CI6 If your TV has A V input jacks you may connect your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio video input jacks on back of your TV Direct audio video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback Please see your TV s owner s manual for details Then set your TV to the Video mode using TV VCR button on your TV TO COPY A VIDEO TAPE USING A V JACKS WITH TV MONITOR OPTIONAL Back of the unit AUDIO I A VDEO Q Audio Video YS adapter cord not supplied A V Television LEFT RIGHT Lauoio VIDEO Connect the editing recording VCR the source playing VCR and your TV using the following diagram NOTE You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel at editing recording VCR instead of using jacks on the back Main Unit Editing Recording VCR 1 Insert a pre recorded video cassette into the source playing VCR 2 Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to re cord over into the editing recording VCR cassette compartment 3 Press SPEED button on the editing recording VCR to select the desired recording speed SLP LP or SP 4 Selec
20. LECT button once After scanning the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel EN wok kk 5B24 TO DELETE ADD PRESET CHANNEL Use this procedure to delete from memory the channels you no longer icceive or seldom watch and to manually add to memory previously deleted channels Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display DELETING PRESET CHANNELS 1 TIMER PROGRAMMING Press MENU button on the NITALZE remote control Select item 3 INITIALIZE with num ber buttons Select item 1 CHANNEL SET UP with number but tons INITIALIZE CHANNEL SET UP ING CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP CAN euere ae Select item 3 ADD DE LETE CH with number but tons Enter the desired channel us ing the number buttons The channel flashes o 1 by e a ath anti 2 1470 yi H Hy You must precede single digit channel numbers with a zero 02 03 04 and so on Press ADD DELETE button so that DELETE flashes on the display The channel is deleted from the VCR For next channel you wish to delete select that chan nel and follow step 5 If you press ADD DELETE button again the chan nel is memorized again Press MENU button The TV screen returns to TV mode To check the channel s that has been deleted press CHANNEL a or Y button
21. Mode Connection Using AV Cord Set your TV to the Video mode usin g TV VCR button of your TV Refer to page 12 To set your TV to the TV mode press TV VCR button A i TV again Connection Without AV Cord Set the TV channel to the same video out put channel located on the back of the VCR Refer to page 10 11 13 CH 3 or 4 Then set your VCR to the VCR mode using TV VCR button of your VCR 13 EN kkkkk 5C16 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a CABLE BOX You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area You must use remote control for this procedure NOTES Follow the steps below once Repeat it only if there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 3 seconds In these cases since the programmed channels are erased the VCR will prompt you with when you turn it on l e You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a video tape If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner you must first press POWER button to turn off the VCR Then press POWER button again to turn it back on To program the tuner again see To preset channel memory again on this page The flashes w e CH 3 or 4 3 J Press the POWER button to _ m turn on the VCR so that the e 2 m appears on the display A Press the TV VCR button
22. NTAL rapestiecr T10 with number buttons RENTAL Press SELECT button re peatedly to select ON RENTAL ON NOTES Once you select the rental play mode it stays in ef fect even after you turn off the VCR Selecting ON or OFF must be done in the play mode only COA EN kKkkk amp 5C16 COUNTER MEMORY The TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button can be used during rewind or fast forward to automatically stop the tape when the counter reaches a preset memory position of approx 0 00 00 For example this feature can be used to return the tape to a pre selected position immediately after recording or to repeatedly playback a certain portion of a tape NOTE You must use remote control for this procedure essary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording If the counter is not shown 0 00 00 press TAPE COUNTER RESET button to reset to 0 00 00 0 00 00 Press TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button so that M appears on the TV screen Press RECORD or PLAY button Press STOP button when re cording or playback is com pleted M 0 00 00 M 0 12 31 If the counter is not displayed press SELECT button so that the counter appears on the VCR display or on the TV screen To activate the counter memory function press RE WIND button The tape will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0 00 00 M 0 12 30 Tape Start Fast Forwards Auto Stop Rewinds Tape En
23. PEED hn Pui DATE neu O 5403 WED ee a ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL with number buttons The day of the week will change automatically gram is now completed To set another program repeat steps 2 to 15 starting on page 19 button The indicator 5 50 ow appears on the display The number of all programmed events are displayed with current time NOTES When the programs overlap the earliest program has priority When the earliest program has finished and the pro grams which should start still overlap the recording will start in order of the program number aaen Ae aN 4 ears NON e PROGRAM ROAA 1 SEES aae a EN Ner ESA Stn SANDEE OEO A D SEA X ORR ERRER 10 00AM 11 00AM 12 00PM If you programmed as per the above illustration the timer recording would be carried out as follows 9 00AM 11 00AM for PROGRAM 2 11 00AM 12 00PM for PROGRAM 1 12 00PM for PROGRAM 3 e AUTO 4 is available only with Program No 1 See Just In Time Recording on page 28 for the use of AUTO A4 setting 10 00AM 1 00AM t2 00PM If you programmed as per the above illustration the ot timer recording would be carried out as follows ENO TME 08 40 9 00AM 11 00AM for PROGRAM 2 a ee 11 00AM for PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 Enter your desired MONTH with number buttons 20 EN kkkkK 5CI6 DAILY PROGRAM MONDAY SUNDAY To record a pro
24. Should your VCR become inoperative do not try to correct the problem by yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside Turn off unplug the power cord and take the unit to Sears Authorized Service Center for servicing SEARS SERVICE Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nation wide staffed with Sears trained technicians profes A poe specifically trained on Sears home products having the parts tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell 36 HEAD CLEANING Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long pe riods of use or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem If a steaky or snowy picture ap pears during playback the heads in your VCR may need to be cleaned Please visit your local Audio Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner Remember to read the instruc tions included with the head cleaner before use Clean heads only when problems occur If this does not correct the problem consult the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Now that you have purchased your Video Cassette Re corder should a nee
25. WER TIMER REC button to set Quick Set Program This turns the VCR power off and the J indicator lights up on the display The program number 8 is dis played with current time J EN wk kkk 5C16 When the programs overlap Quick Set Program has priority But if an another program has been acti vated when the start time of the Quick Set Program comes the Quick Set program will be begun after fin ished the faster program prot al Quick Set Program PRO GRAM 8 paa apan 9 00PM 10 00PM 11 00PM 12 00AM If you program as per the illustration the timer record ing would be carried out as follows 9 00AM 11 00AM for PROGRAM 1 11 00AM 12 00PM for PROGRAM 8 Quick Set Program 12 00PM for PROGRAM 2 TO CHECK THE START END TIME To check the start end time and channel number first press POWER TIMER REC button so that 6 indi cator appears then press QUICK SET PROGRAM button once Both the start and end time will appear for 3 seconds each and return to the Timer Stand by mode CH gJ om BI START LP 23 TO CANCEL A QUICK SET PROGRAM While setting a program press STOP EJECT but ton on the VCR e After setting a program power must be on First press QUICK SET PROGRAM button Then press STOP EJECT button While recording is in progress press STOP EJECT button HINTS If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 3 seconds the clock setting and
26. all timer settings will be lost Ifthe tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off The 2 in dicator will flash o If a tape is not inserted or the erase protection tab is removed the b indicator flashes and automatic timer recording cannot occur Insert a tape that al lows recording e The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer re cord mode EN kkk kK 5C16 INDEX SEARCH This feature provides a method of indexing the starting point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording and OTR The index mark is not recorded if the PAUSE STILL button is pressed and released during recording The time gap between making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording NOTES VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure Example You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7 You mus
27. an unsta ble cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart 2 EN kkkk 5C15 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA te LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM S2898A NEC ART 250 PART H charge unit connection to grounding electrodes and re quirements for the grounding electrode Fig A 14 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall d If the video product does not operate normally by follow b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This ing the operating instructions Adjust only those controls will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning that are covered by the operating Instructions as an Im and power line surges proper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
28. ate vertically adjust to stabilize the picture by pressing CH Aor W button on the VCR NOTES This adjustment works only in the Still mode with CH A or button on the VCR e When the picture is distorted or rolling vertically adjust vertical hold control on your TV Some newer TV s do not have a user adjustable ver tical hold control cs pe Tracking Adjustment DTR Tracking adjustment will be set automatically Digi tal TRacking function when you start playback DTR appears on the display e When playing pre recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own noise lines black and white streaks may appear on the playback picture If this occurs adjust the tracking control by pressing CH A or V button until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again Slow Tracking You can reduce the noise lines by pressing CH A or v button in slow mode too Slow tracking adjust ment will not be set automatically Note Press SLOW button in Still mode and press CH A or Y button until the streaks disappear To return to Still mode press PAUSE STILL button again g This enables you to see the picture in its entirety without distracting noise lines Auto Rewind When the end of a tape is reached during recording playback or fast forward the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning or to the 0 00 00 counter read ing if t
29. d 0 00 00 Counter Point TO CANCEL THE COUNTER MEMORY When the counter appears on the display press TAPE COUNTER MEMORY but ton so that M disappears from the TV screen 32 E KkKKK SC SPECIAL FEATURES Picture Search SP LP SLP Mode You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In this mode the sound will be muted Forward Direction When in the Play mode press F FWD button to view the tape at a fast speed in the forward direction Reverse Direction To view the tape at a fast speed in the reverse direc tion press REWIND button in the Play mode For normal speed simply press PLAY button Super High Speed Search LP SLP Mode For Picture Search in super high speed 1 Press either FFWD or REWIND button while the unit is in the Play mode 2 Release button 3 Depress it again The unit will now search in super high speed For normal playback simply press PLAY button Still Picture During Playback If you press PAUSE button during playback the picture will freeze on the screen You may use this feature to study details of a particular scene Press PLAY button to continue playback NOTE The VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode if it is left in the Pause mode for more than five minutes Vertical Hold Control When the picture begins to vibr
30. d ever exist for repair parts to serv ice simply contact any Sears Service Center or an crez oF BOHED Roebuck and Co store B j Be sure to provide all perti facts when you call or visit r ane The Model Number will be found on the rear of cabi net Always mention the Model Number when re questing service or repair parts for your VCR EN kkk kK SB24 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Television system Video head Tape width Tape speed SP LP SLP Tuner channel VHF UHF Cable channel RF converter Converter output Timer indication Operating temperature Terminals Antenna input Antenna output Video input output Audio input output gt NTSC TY standard Rotary 4 head Double Azimuth Video System 1 2inch 12 65mm 33 35mm sec 16 67mm sec 11 12mm sec 2 13 14 69 5A A 5 A 1 A W 84 Built in VHF converter VHF Channel 3 or 4 AM PM 12 hour system 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F F type connector x F type connector x RCA connector x 3 RCA connector x 3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Video output level Video output impedance Audio output level Video input level Audio input level Video S N ratio SP Audio S N ratio SP Vp p 75Q 6dBv 1KHz 0 5 2 0Vp p 10dBv More than 42dB More than 38dB OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories included
31. d for setting Quick Set Press MENU button on the Program only You cannot select number 8 in the remote control The main 1 TMER PROGRAMMING procedure of Automatic Timer Recording 2 VCR SETUP menu appears on the TV 9 INITIALIZE screen Press SELECT button on the remote control Select item I TIMER PRO Proa tz9aboye lt GRAMMING with number START THE TAPE SPEED OATE buttons 19 EN kt kkk SCIO 6 Select item 1 ONCE with number buttons The CHANNEL digits flash 7 Enter your desired CHAN NEL with number buttons with number buttons Ex Enter your desired MINUTE with number buttons Select AM 1 or PM 2 with number buttons 11 Repeat steps 8 10 to set the end time 12 Select your desired record ing speed SP 1 LP 2 SLP 3 or AUTO 4 with number buttons ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 H of att N TAPE SPEED DATE many R ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER t CHANNEL W dy START TIME gm w END TIME ith ac TAPE SPEED x DATE oe PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL START 1e TAPE SPEED DATE ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER t CHANNEL START TIME END TME TAPE SPEED DATE X ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL g START TIME i 67490 AM nio ee TAPE SPEEQ 9h DATE 3 7 ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGAAM NUMBER 1 PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL 61 START TIME 07 30 AM D TME 98 50 AM TAPE S
32. deo recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner TV position to watch TV or to view one program while recording another POWER button Press to tum VCR on and off Press to activate the automatic timer recording AUDIO IN jack For connection to audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR Use these jack when selecting the L2 position see page 13 INPUT SELECT VIDEO IN jack For connection to video output jack of your video camera or another VCR Use this jack when selecting the L2 position see page 13 INPUT SELECT Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet 120V 60Hz AUDIO OUT jack For connection to the audio in jack of your audio equipment or another VCR AUDIO IN jack For connection to the audio out put jack of your audio equipment or another VCR Use these jack when selecting the L1 position see page 13 INPUT SELECT ANT IN terminal For connection to an antenna or CATV ANT OUT terminal For connection to an an tenna in terminal of your TV CH3 CH4 selector switch Use to select the video output channel 3 or 4 for playback from the VCR VIDEO IN jack For connection to the video out put jack of your video camera or another VCR Use this jack when selecting the L1 position see page 13 INPUT SELECT VIDEO OUT jack For connection to the video in jack of video processor or another VCR EN Kk kt SCIO REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can operate most of
33. e 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular 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 ad 10 EN Kk Kk 5C16 SEPARATE VHF 75 OHM UHF 300 OHM ANTENNA 1 Disconnect the VHF coaxial antenna cable and the 4 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE sup UHF flat twin lead antenna cable from the back of plied to the ANT OUT terminal of the VCR your TV set 5 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE 2 Reconnect those cables to a UHF VHF combiner supplied to a UHF VHF separator not supplied not supplied 6 Connect the separator s coaxial end to the TV s 3 Connect end of the UHF VHF combiner tothe ANT VHF jack and flat twin lead end to the TV s UHF IN terminal of the VCR terminal UHF VHF a t tata PE es E Back of the TV 1 ne ad 2 UHF VHF combiner e ie n not supplied mp O 98 ai oeom 0 Back of the unit O o S 5 COAXIAL CABLE supplieg 6 UHF VHF separator not supplied INDOOR VHF UHF ANTENNA 1 Disconnect the indoor VHF UHF antenna cable 3 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE sup UHF 3000hm VHF 750hm 4 from the back of your TV set plied to the ANT OUT terminal of the VCR 2 Reconnect the cable to the ANT IN terminal of the 4 Connect the other end of the COAXIA
34. egin playback of a tape REW ind button Press to rewind the tape or to view video in reverse direction at a faster than nor mal speed Press PLAY button to return VCR to nor mal playback speed F FWD button Press to advance the tape or to view video in forward direction at a faster than nor mal speed Press PLAY button to return VCR to nor mal playback speed PAUSE STILL button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback END button Press to select desired end time in the Quick Set Program mode START button Press to select desired start time in the Quick Set Program mode QUICK SET PROGRAM button Press to set the Quick Set Program OTR button Press to activate one touch record ing mode REC ord button Press to begin manual record ing CH annel buttons Press to select the channel for viewing or recording TRACKING function Press A or to minimize video noise lines or dots on the TV screen during tape playback SPEED button Press to set desired tape speed Digital Display Displays the clock timer record ing counter channel etc Remote Sensor window Receives the infrared control signals from the handheld remote control unit 16 17 18 19 20 2 man 22 23 24 25 26 27 TV VCR button Press to select the signal source that your TV will receive VCR position to view playback to monitor vi
35. es you to record a program simply by pressing OTR button on the VCR According to the table simply press OTR button as many times as needed to set the desired recording length The channel number to be recorded and recording length will be shown on the display NOTE This function cannot be done by the remote control DISPLAY ES a 1 eee ee 0 30 SAE as Set the VCR to the channel to be recorded 1 30 2 00 120 minutes 3 6 pushes 230 150 minutes Press OTR button Tpushes 7 pushes 3 00 180 minutes L_Spushes 330 210 minutes 9pushes 400 240 minutes 10 pushes 270 minutes 300 minutes 5 30 330 minutes 6 00 360 minutes 6 30 390 minutes 7 00 420 minutes l pushes 7 30 450 minutes 8 00 480 minutes 0 00 Each time you press OTR button you will extend the recording time by 30 minutes at a time up to 8 hours or to the end of the tape e When OTR button is pressed 18 times the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately and the VCR power will be turned off To stop the OTR operation press STOP button The recording length time remaining is indicated on the display as the recording is started Recording stops when 0 00 is reached e Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time assuming the tape is started at the beginning is 8 hours using T 160 or 6 hours using T 120 The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off during OTR recording MONITORING RECORDING 2
36. fety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manu particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep facturer or sold with the video PORTABLE CART WARNING tacles and the point where they exit from the appliance product Any mounting of the ap Symbol provided by RETAC 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or pliance should follow the manu cable system is connected to the video product be sure the facturer s instructions and should antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some use a mounting accessory recom protection against voltage surges and built up static mended by the manufacturer An charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code appliance and cart combination ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with regard to should be moved with care proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure uick stops i SRS ai 8 E aes bes si grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna dis 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this video product on
37. ghts on the display REC Press STOP button when re cording is completed STOP a v TO DELETE SCENES DURING RECORDING While VCR remains in record mode press PAUSE button Note If you do not press PAUSE button again within five minutes VCR will automatically return to Stop mode You may review the time remaining with I marks on the display Each W mark shows one minute Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording REC EDIT SEARCH To edit an unwanted segment from the already recorded portion of tape while VCR remains in record mode While VCR remains in record mode press PAUSE button Press and hold REWIND button until you have reached the beginning of the unwanted segment If you rewind past the beginning of the unwanted segment press and hold F FWD button until you have reached it Note If you do not press PAUSE button again within five minutes VCR will automatically return to Stop mode Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording 18 EN Kk kKK 5C16 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another To start recording follow steps 1 to 4 under VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM on page 18 TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING If you set the TV channel to 3 or 4 channel press gt TV VCR button so that o a VCR disappears from the LE UUUO I se If you set the TV channel to display 3 or 4 channel p
38. gram at the same time on the same chan nel every day follow steps 1 to 5 on page 19 then step 6a below DAILY PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 hy H gi Select item 2 DAILY with number buttons ENO TAPESPEEO DATE wale Continue with step 7 on page 20 onwards WEEKLY PROGRAM To record a program at the same time on the same chan nel every week follow steps 1 to 5 on page 19 then step 6b below l wy Select item 3 WEEKLY with number buttons WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM ae i a iti CHANNEL nns aee START TIME agrir aa ENO TIME TAPE SPEEDO DATE j Continue with step 7 on page 20 onwards TO CORRECT OR CANCEL A PROGRAM Press ADD DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps 5 14 If you finished setting program repeat steps 2 to 4 on page 19 Then press SELECT button repeat edly until your desired digit flashes and reset pro gram You may cancel the entire program by pressing ADD DELETE button at step 5 CHECKING TIMER PROGRAMS To check a program that is to be recorded using the Automatic Timer Program when the VCR is in the timer record mode 1 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 2 Press POWER TIMER REC button so that the A indicator disappears from the display 3 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display 4 F
39. he back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display e You must use remote control for this procedure Press MENU button on the remote control Select item 2 VCR SET UP with num ber buttons Select item 2 REPEAT PLAY with number but tons ON will appear next to REPEAT PLAY Repeat playback will start automatically TQ EXIT THE REPEAT PLAY MODE TIMER PROGRAMMING VCR SET UP WATIALIZE VCR SETUP TAPE SELECT T130 REPEAT PLAY REPEAT PLAY i Note Once you select the repeat play mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR JAG 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 ON will then disappear from the menu EN kkk 5C16 RENTAL PLAY This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure TO EXIT THE RENTAL PLAY MODE Insert rental tape into VCR VCR will automatically Repeat steps 1 to 3 Then follow step 4 but select start tape playback OFF for normal playback 2 Press MENU button on the MENU remote control Select item vers ne 2 VCR SET UP with num ber buttons VCR SET UP Select item 3 RE
40. he cassette tape is inserted and PLAY button is pressed While calculating the TV screen shows as illus trated e A videocassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY Since the reel diameter and tape thickness are not common to all cassettes the time count differs from cassette to cassette Use the time display as an infor mative number only During recording the remaining tape running time is estimated based on the current recording mode SP LP SLP During playback the remaining tape running time is calculated based on the current playback mode Remain time will not appear on TV screen while in the Fast forward or Rewind Mode There will be a delay of up to 1 minute before the remain time appears on the TV display Note The use of the following tapes will result in difference between the displayed remaining time and actual time to the end of the tape Tape housed in a VHS C cassette adapter Shorter tape length such as a 10 minute cassette T 180 cassette In this case the display may read 2 Hours 40 Minutes at the start point of the tape in SP mode 27 s tk kaw SB24 JUST IN TIME RECORDING This function allows you to fully utilize the available tape length for umer recording The VCR calculates the remaining tape amount and then adjusts the tape speed from SP to SLP as needed If it is suspected that the end of the tape will be
41. he memory function is activated eject and the VCR will turn off NOTES The tape will not auto rewind during timer recording or One Touch Recording e When the tape is rewound to the preset memory po sition the tape will not eject and the VCR will not turn off Slow Motion Press SLOW button to reduce the playback speed The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion You can control the speed by pressing F FWD button faster or REWIND button slower Press PLAY button to return to normal playback EN kkk 5C16 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark For best results we recommend the use of high quality tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes The table below shows the recording playback time us ing T 60 T 120 or T 160 tapes in the SP LP or SLP mode a eee ee LPMode 2hours 4hours _ 5 1 3 hours SLP Mode 3hours 6hours 8 hours When handling video tapes follow the precautions be low Avoid moisture which can condense on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place Play ing a tape that has moisture in it will damage the tape and your VCR Before using a tape with these con ditions wait until the tape has warmed to room tem perature and the moisture has evaporated e Avoid extreme heat high humidity and magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Do not touch the tape with your fingers
42. ing pause still mode To release press PAUSE STILL button again HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 11 PLAY button Press to playback the tape 12 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during play back Forward Search SLOW Function Press to control speed in slow motion faster 13 TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button Press to set counter memory on and off 14 ADD DELETE button Press to add or delete channel numbers Press to cancel a timer program TAPE COUNTER RESET button Press to re set counter to 0 00 00 15 INDEX SEARCH Press to use Index Search mode 16 TIME SEARCH button Press to use Time Search mode 17 CHANNEL buttons Press to select desired chan nel by using either A or W button They cannot be used during Timer Recording 18 EJECT button Press to remove the tape from VCR 19 TV VCR button Press to select TV or VCR mode VCR position to view playback to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner TV position to watch TV or to view one program while recording another nss EN Ark SCI6 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES A Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow TIMER REC o ka Insert 2 AA penlight batteries into the battery com partment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings ADO TAPE SELECT DELETE S MEMORY RESET Y FWD
43. k time you want to skip Blank Search Lets you set the VCR to search for an unrecorded portion on the tape Index Search Lets you Index the start of a re cording Edit Search Lets you set the VCR to edit an un wanted segment of a recording Just In Time Recording Measures the re maining tape and automatically adjusts the tape speed so that the automatic timer recording fits on a cassette Tape Remainder You can check the remaining running time of your tape Slow Motion You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback speed Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F FWD button faster or REWIND button slower EN tok kkk 5C16 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Unit Batteries Coaxial Cable PART NO UREMT30SR003 NOTES If you need to replace these accessories please refer to the PART NO under the illustrations and contact the parts department for ordering Depending on your antenna system you may need different types of Combiners Mixer or Separators Splitter Contact your local electronics store for these items OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 109 8 7 REAR VIEW AND TERMINALS 6 27 26 25 24 kkekkk SCI6 EN 1 2 3 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 Cassette Compartment STOP EJECT button Press to stop the tape mo tion Press again to remove the tape from VCR PLAY button Press to b
44. ogram controls program number 8 In the example below the Quick Set Program is being set to record current time is 6 00PM SETTING TIME from 9 30PM to 11 00PM CHANNEL CH61 TAPE SPEED LP NOTE This function cannot be done by the remote control Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording The VCR display will change to the count mode Press QUICK SET PRO GRAM button on the VCR Program number 8 ap pears on the display Set the desired start time Press START button repeat edly or hold it down until your desired start time is dis played 4 Set the desired end time Press END button repeat edly or hold it down until your desired end time is dis played 0 00 00 32 weo COE ACH wS BOT ewe Se a WED 9 30 me 32 gt START Per Ris g up N 2 gt 6 aE son EDD er 3P Set the channel number Press CHANNEL A or V button repeatedly or hold it p a down until your desired jinn BI channel number is dis played 6 Set the tape speed Press SPEED button until x your desired tape speed is ER displayed e eo IEOU mebi AUTO no display SP LP or SLP The tape speed can be changed at any step from 2 to 5 Press QUICK SET PRO f GRAM button to return to 00 00 32 original mode Press PO
45. ollow instructions in steps 2 to 5 on page 19 Information which was set for programming will now appear TO STOP RECORDING Press STOP button on the VCR If you are recording using the Automatic Timer Pro gram you may not operate the unit manually but you may still stop the recording by pressing STOP EJECT button on the VCR NOTE STOP button on the remote contro will not function in the Automatic Timer Recording mode AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING HINTS If there a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 3 seconds the clock setting and all timer settings are lost If the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off The b3 in dicator will flash If a tape is not inserted or the erase protection tab is removed the 5 indicator flashes and automatic timer recording cannot occur Insert a tape that al lows recording The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer record mode EN me 4 fe kkkwK 5C16 QUICK SET PROGRAM You may set the VCR to start and end recording one program within 24 hours by simply pressing QUICK SET PROGRAM button on the VCR It is easy for you to set the timer for recording today s TV program VCR power must be on to set Quick Set Program Clock must be set to the correct time before setting the timer Quick Set Pr
46. plug this video product from the wall outlet provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol adhered to cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 10 Power Sources This video product should be operated EXCEPTION A product that is meant for uninter only from the type of power source indicated on the rupted service and that for some specific reason such as marking label If you are not sure of the type of power the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or CATV converter is not intended to be unplugged by the local power company For products intended to operate user for cleaning or any other purpose may exclude the from battery power or other sources refer to the operating reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning instructions description otherwise required in item 5 11 Grounding or Polarization This video product is 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the sa
47. r cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet Grasp it by the plug If by accident water is spilled on your VCR unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to a Sears Authorized Service Center for servicing Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cas sette holder Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR WARNING ee Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating acold room or under conditions of high humid ity Do not use the VCR until its inside is dry FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR No others have the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your p
48. ress TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display If you connect VCR to TV using AV cord set your TV to the TV mode using TV VCR button of your TV Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same a video output channel located on the back of the VCR Set the TV to the channel you want to watch leave the CH 3 or 4 VCR tuned to the channel you want to record e If you connect VCR to TV using AV cord set your TV to the VCR mode using TV VCR button of your TV AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away You can set seven events to record on specific days daily or weekly within a year period VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press the TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display Clock must be set to the correct time and date before setting the timer You must use remote control for this procedure In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE Saturday 6th May 1995 CHANNEL CH61 SETTING TIME from 7 30AM to 8 50AM TAPE SPEED LP 1 PROGRAM NUMBE Insert a cassette tape with the erase protection tab if i CHANNEL START TIME necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point Select your desired program a Ii at which you want to begin recording number with number but ee eee tons The program number 8 is use
49. rvicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you St to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing 22 Heat This video product should be situated away from to qualified service personnel heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product other products including amplifiers that produce heat Da from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged ag PE EN kkk 5C15 PRECAUTIONS LOCATION Kor safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat Avoid dusty or humid places e Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the VCR Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventila tion holes Install unit in a horizontal position Avoid locations subject to strong vibration Do not place the VCR near strong magnetic fields Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not pull on the powe
50. t L1 or L2 position on the editing recording VCR See page 13 under Input Select 5 Press REC button on the editing recording VCR 6 Begin playback of the tape in the source playing VCR oy ia Audio Video adapter cord not supplied om ts set Use for monitoring Antenna input jack NOTE For best results durin g dubbing use the VCR s front panel controls whenever possible The remote control might affect the playback VCR s operation Always use video quality shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs in place of the source playing VCR TO MONITOR THE RECORDING Turn on the TV and set it to the same output channel as the editing recording VCR channel 3 or 4 2 Press TV VCR button on the editing recording VCR so that VCR appears on the display kKkkKk SCIO6 EN USING A CABLE CONVERTER BOX If your cable service supplies you with a cable converter box you can use the basic connection shown below TO RECORD AND VIEW A SCRAMBLED UNSCRAMBLED CHANNEL 1 Press TV VCR button so that VCR appears on the display 2 Set the TV channel to the same video output channel as the switch located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 3 Set the VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box EXAMPLE CH3 4
51. t Program Allows you to easily record one program within the next 24 hours OTR One Touch Recording Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes ts possible at the push of OTR button Rental Play Mode Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes especially rental tapes 2 Step Picture Search Operation You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode STILL Freeze the picture at any time for close viewing of a particular scene 181 Channel Capability PLL Frequency Syn thesizer Tuner with Direct Channel Entry A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels infrared Remote Control Allows you to use most of the controls from a remote location Real Time Tape Counter This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours min utes and seconds The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position 0 00 00 Direct Button Operation When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off just pressing PLAY REW or F FWD button on the main unit will auto matically turn on the VCR and playback rewinding or fast forwarding will start immediately On Screen Programming All operating and programming functions appear on your TV screen Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish Time Search Lets you set the VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playbac
52. t skip three programs CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 INDEX MARK ES When the preset program is reached normal playback will start Press INDEX SEARCH but ton Index Search mode ap pears on the TV screen 2 Press the number button cor Notes responding to the number of MDE sEAncH Index search can be set up to 20 yp Stave ae programs that you want to i This function is not operative in recording mode HHH iE oe ied Procedures must be followed within 30 seconds o correct the index num from steps 1 to 2 Otherwise the Index Search ber press DELETE button mode will be cancelled and re enter the correct i i A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work Press STOP button on the VCR or remote control INDEX SEARCH unit to exit the Index Search mode button The VCR begins re winding or fast forwarding then goes into playback mode at the beginning of de sired program Note Every time an index signal is skipped the num ber in the program indicator decreases by one 24 EN wk kw 5B24 TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape from any position by entering the exact desired amount of playback time of the part that you want to skip VCR Power must be on e Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4
53. urchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No EN kk kk 5C16 FEATURES Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Rotary 4 heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback Auto Power On and Off System Automatically turns the VCR on as you insert the cassette turns off after auto rewind and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached Automatic Rewind Automatically rewinds at the end of the tape except during timer recording Auto Repeat Lets you set the VCR to automat ically repeat a tape when it reaches the end Digital Auto Tracking DTR Adjusts the track ing automatically for each tape you play Three Different Record Playback Speeds Select the Standard Play SP mode Long Play LP mode or Super Long Play SLP mode for up to eight hours of recording playback with a T 160 tape Automatic Playback Speed Selection Automatically selects the proper playback speed 1 Year 8 events including Quick Set Pro gram Daily and Weekly Timer Recording The built in timer allows you to record up to 7 pro grams at different times on different channels up to 1 year in advance The Quick Set Program feature uses program number 8 The daily timer allows re cordings to be made of daily broadcasts and the weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape Quick Se
54. your VCR s functions from the Remote Control included The buttons on the Remote Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR 1 POWER TIMER REC button Press to turn VCR on and off Press to activate the automatic timer recording 2 NUMBER buttons Press to select desired chan nels and to enter digits for setting program They cannot be used to set desired channel during Timer Recording To select channels from 1 to 9 first press 0 button then 1 to 9 100 button Press to select cable channels which are equal or greater than number 100 3 BLANK SEARCH button Press to use Blank Search mode 4 SLOW button Press in playback for slow mo tion Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F FWD button faster or REWIND button slower 5 MENU button Press to display main menu on the TV screen 6 SELECT button Press to select setting modes TIMER PROGRAMMING CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK REPEAT PLAY RENTAL REMAIN etc from menu 7 REWIND button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback Rewind Search SLOW Function Press to control speed in slow motion slower 8 RECORD button Press to begin manual record ing 9 STOP button Press to stop the tape motion 10 PAUSE STILL button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback F ADV Function Press to advance one frame dur

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