Model 101 Double-Azimuth 4-Head VHS VCR 160-0539 Preparation

Model 101  (160-0539)          Preparation              Faxback Doc. # 3927

INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL'S BATTERIES

The remote control requires two AA batteries (not included) for operation.
We recommend alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552).

1.  Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it in the
    direction of the arrow to remove it.

2.  Place the batteries in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

3.  Replace the cover.

NOTE:  If the remote control does not work or operates poorly, replace
       both batteries.

CAUTIONS:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

           Always remove old or weak batteries.  They can leak chemicals
           that can damage electronic circuits.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Aim the remote control at the device's infrared window, and press the
desired function buttons.

SETTING THE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND CLOCK

Use the remote control to select the language and set the clock.

NOTES:  Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer and quick
        timer recording.  We suggest you refer to a radio station to
        time/temperature service for the correct time.

        Your VCR has a special memory sentinel feature that protects clock
        settings, tuner programming information, and timer memory setting
        by providing up to 1 hour or backup power in case a power failure
        occurs or if the power cord becomes unplugged.  After about 1 hour
        without power, the VCR loses all clock, tuner, and memory
        settings.

In the following example, the language is set to English and the clock is
set to 9:30 PM, December 4, 1994.

1.  Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

2.  Turn on your TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's OUTPUT
    CHANNEL switch located on the back of the VCR.  Then press TV/VCR on
    the remote control so VCR appears on the VCR's display.  The TV screen
    shows a blue display if you have not yet selected a channel.

    NOTE:  If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's
           AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks, set it to the video mode.

3.  Press MENU on the remote control.

    If you have not yet selected a language, the language setting mode
    automatically appears on the TV screen.  Proceed to Step 4.

    If the clock setting mode displays on the TV screen, skip Steps 4 and
    5.

    If the menu display appears on the TV screen, press 3 to enter the
    clock setting mode and skip Steps 4 and 5.

4.  Select the on-screen instruction language; press 1 for English, 2 for
    Spanish, 3 for French.  (Press 1 for English, for example).

5.  Press MENU on the remote control.

    If you are setting the clock after plugging in the VCR, the clock-
    setting mode automatically appears on the TV screen.

    If you are not setting the clock for the first time after plugging in
    the VCR, the menu display appears on the TV screen.  Press 3 to enter
    the clock-setting mode.

6.  Press the remote control's number buttons to set the correct date. 
    (Press 1, 2, 0, 4. 9. and 4 to set December 4th, 1994).

    Precede a single-digit entry with 0.  If you press a wrong number
    button, move the cursor to the wrong entry using CHANNEL \/ or /\ on
    the remote control and press the correct button.

7.  Press the number buttons to set the correct hour and minute.  (Press
    0, 9, 3, and 0 to set 9:30.)

8.  Your VCR uses a 12-hour clock, so press 1 to select AM or 2 to select
    PM.

9.  Review the entered information.  If it is correct, press MENU.  The
    clock-setting mode display changes to the normal display.

NOTES:  If you enter an invalid date or time (for example, 13:00 for the
        time), the cursor returns to the incorrect setting when you press
        MENU.  Enter the correct date or time.

        Seconds begin counting at 00 when you press MENU.

        If you do not enter anything for about 60 seconds, the display
        returns to the normal blue screen display.

SELECTING TV/CATV

Depending on the type of broadcast signals you receive, you must select
the correct TV/CATV setting on the SET UP menu.

If you have cable service and use a cable box between the cable wire and
the VCR, or if you do not have cable service and want to receive up to 68
VHF/UHF channels, select TV.

If you have cable service and the cable wire is connected directly to the
VCR without a cable box, select one of the CATV settings -- STD, HRC, or
IRC -- depending on your type of cable service.  Most cable systems use
STD, but if you are not sure what type of cable service you have, contact
your cable company.

1.  Press MENU on the remote control.  The menu display appears on the TV 
    screen.

2.  Press 2 to select SET UP.

3.  Press 1 to select TV/CATV.

4.  Press CHANNEL \/ or /\ to select TV, CATV-STD, CATV-HRC, or CATV-IRC.

5.  Press 5 to exit the SET UP menu.

PROGRAMMING THE TUNER'S MEMORY

You can program the tuner's memory so when you press CHANNEL \/ or /\, the
VCR's tuner scans only active channels in your area.

1.  Press MENU on the remote control.  The menu display appears on the TV
    screen.

2.  Press 2 to select SET UP.

3.  Press 2 to program the tuner's memory.

4.  Press CHANNEL \/ or /\.  The tuner scans through the channels (TV or
    CATV) and memorizes all the active channels in your area.  After
    scanning all the channels, the tuner stops on the lowest-numbered
    active channel.

5.  Press CHANNEL \/ or /\ to check the memory's contents.

NOTE:  You can directly select channels that are not in the tuner's memory
       using the remote control's number buttons.  See "Channel
       Selection."

Adding/Erasing Channels

If the tuner stores a channels that you do not want, tune to that channel
and press ADD/ERASE.  ER appears on the VCR's display, ERASE appears on
the TV screen for about 3 seconds, and the unwanted channel is erased from
the tuner's memory.

If you want to program a weak channel that automatic programming missed,
enter the desired channel number suing the remote control's number
buttons.  Then press ADD/ERASE.  Ad appears on the VCR's display, ADD
appears on the TV screen for about 3 seconds, and the channel is added to
the memory.

CHANNEL SELECTION

There are two ways to select a channel -- manual and direct.

To manually select a channel, press CHANNEL \/ or /\.  The tuner
automatically advances to the next programmed channel.

NOTE:  If you press CHANNEL /\ when the tuner is at the highest programmed
       channel or CHANNEL \/ when the tuner is at the lowest programmed
       channel, the VCR enters the audio/video mode and the display shows
       AV.  Pressing either button again tunes to the highest or lowest
       programmed channel.

To directly select a channel, press the remote control's number buttons
for the desired channel.  You must precede one-digit channel numbers with
0 -- 01, 02, 03, and so on.  For three-digit channel numbers, press 100. 
Then enter the second and third digits in the channel number.

Cable Channels

Your VCR can receive up to 111 cable channels.  The VCR displays the
channels as 1-111.

Channels 2-13 are the same for VHF and cable TV, and cable companies
usually number them as they appear on the display.

However, cable companies often designate other cable channels with letters
or letter-number combinations.

For more information, contact your cable company.  You still might have to
experiment to determine the proper cable channel designation for your
cable system.

(ALL-01/17/95)