Optimus Model 59 4-Head VCR
(160-0629)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 17632


The Optimus Model 59 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi Stereo VCR offers some of the
most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders.  Your
VCR's PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures extremely accurate tuning of
up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 123 cable channels.  Your VCR's
full-function universal remote control and on-screen programming make it
easy to use.  The Model 59's stereo Hi-Fi feature delivers CD-quality
stereo sound for audio/video or audio-only recordings.

Your VCR includes these features:

RECORDING/PLAYBACK

 VCR Plus+ Timer Recording - lets you set the VCR to automatically record
                             programs by using the PlusCode numbers
                             published in most television program
                             schedules.  Your VCR automatically selects
                             the channel you want to record, so you don't
                             have to manually select it.

19 Micron Record/Play Head - provides enhanced picture quality at the EP
                             (Extended Play) playback speed.

     Quick Timer Recording - lets you immediately start a recording that
                             automatically stops after the length of time
                             you select.

 Four Double-Azimuth Video - provide superior picture quality and special
 Heads                       effects compared to standard single-azimuth
                             four-head VCRs.

  A.I. Picture Video noise - reduces noise on the screen when playing back
  Reduction System           an older (worn) or partially damaged tape.

      Auto Tracking System - automatically adjusts tracking when you start
                             playback.

  1-Year, 8-Event, Digital - lets you program the VCR to make up to eight
  Timer                      unattended recordings (daily, weekly, or one-
                             time) within a 1-year period.

Automatic Playback/Rewind/ - automatically plays, rewinds, and ejects a 
Eject                        tape.

      Fast-Response System - positions the tape next to the
                             playback/record head for immediate playback
                             or recording.

              Index Search - let you quickly locate the beginning of a
                             specific recording.

   Skip Search and Instant - lets you quickly search a tape forward or
   Replay                    backward for a specific scene, replay the
                             scene, then resume playback.

    Real-Time Counter with - displays the actual length of time a tape
    Memory                   plays or records, and allows you to mark and
                             return to a location on the tape.

TUNING

  179 Channel, Digital-PLL - lets you select up to 68 VHF and UHF channels
  Tuner                      (2-69) and up to 123 cable channels.

           Cable Box Tuner - lets you set the VCR so it sends signals to
                             many brands of cable box and automatically
                             select the channel you want to record, to
                             avoid having to manually select the channel
                             while recording.

  Tuner Memory Programming - automatically stores all the active channels
                             in your area into memory.

TAPE CONTROL

              Shuttle Dial - lets you rewind and fast-forward the tape
                             with a single control.

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search

Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion/Quick-Motion

Automatic Rewind

OTHER FEATURES

Multichannel Television Sound - decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or
(MTS) (Model 59 only)           recording.  The Model 59 can also receive
                                and record a secondary audio program (SAP)
                                that accompanies some MTS broadcasts.

         Trilingual On-Screen - provides helpful instructions on the TV
         Programming            screen for setting the clock, program
                                timers, and quick timer recording.  You
                                can select English, French, or Spanish
                                instructions.

     Universal Remote Control - lets you control your VCR as well as many
                                TVs and cable boxes produced by other
                                manufacturers.

              Memory Sentinel - protects clock settings, tuner programming
                                information, and timer memory settings for
                                about 1 hour in case a power failure
                                occurs or the power cord is unplugged.

       Automatic/Manual Clock - lets you set the VCR to automatically
       Setting                  update its clock using signals broadcast
                                by stations that transmit an EDS (Extended
                                Data Service) signal.  You can also
                                manually set the clock.

NOTE:  EDS is a service provided by some broadcasters to transmit various
       types of information including the current time.  If no
       broadcasters in your area transmit EDS signals, automatic clock
       setting will not work.

Automatic DST (Daylight Saving - Lets you set the VCR to automatically
Time) Adjustment                 adjust the displayed time for Daylight
                                 Saving Time.

                     Mode Lock - prevents young children from operating
                                 the VCR and prevents you from
                                 accidentally changing the operation mode.

Automatic Head Cleaning System - cleans the VCR's video heads each time
                                 you insert and eject a tape, to preserve
                                 beautiful sound and picture quality.

    Front and Rear Audio/Video - let you quickly connect an audio/video
    Input Jacks                  device such as a camcorder to the VCR
                                 without disconnecting other devices.


This unit has S-video output.

It can record both in the SP and EP mode using VCR+.


(IR-06/19/96)

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