Model 43 Stereo Hi-Fi VCR 160-0613 Recording

Model 43 Stereo Hi-Fi VCR
(160-0613) Recording Faxback Doc. # 32921

The remote control has two (REC) buttons. You must press both buttons to
activate recording from the remote control. This safety feature helps
prevent accidental erasure of a tape.

Although they do not affect recording, the HI-FI OUTPUT MODE switch and the
PB SELECT switch do affect what you hear when monitoring the recording. See
"Controlling VCR inputs & Outputs", on Faxback Doc. # 32917.

The level meters are controlled by a sophisticated circuit that
automatically adjusts the recording level while maintaining the high
dynamic range characteristics of VHS Hi-FI recording. You can turn off the
meters by setting the LEVEL METERS switch to OFF, but the recording level
is still automatically controlled.

TAPE SELECTION

The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the
life of the VCR. Use only tapes that have the official VHS logo.

High-grade tapes give best results, especially at the EP speed. They also
have better oxide coatings that help prevent dirty video heads.

Although T-160 tapes offer the longest recording time, they contain thinner
tape that is more likely to cause tape jams. We suggest that you use T-120,
or shorter, tapes.

Below is a chart that shows the maximum recording times for different
length tapes at the three recording speeds.

Cassette Indication T-60 T-120 T-160

SP Mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours
(60 minutes) (120 minutes) (160 minutes)

LP Mode 2 hours 4 hours 5-1/3 hours
(120 minutes) (240 minutes) (320 minutes)

EP Mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours
(180 minutes) (360 minutes) (480 minutes)

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video
tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright
laws. Radio Shack assumes no responsibility for the unauthorized
duplication, use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright
owners.

RECORDING AND WATCHING THE SAME PROGRAM

To record and watch the same channel, use one of the connections shown in
"Preparation for Use", on Faxback Doc. # 32918. Then, proceed as outlined
below.

If you are recording from another VCR, a laser disc player, or some other
source with A/V outputs, see "Recording from One VCR to Another", below.

1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.

2. Set the TV tuner to the same channel as the CHANNEL switch on the back
of the VCR-Channel 3 or 4.

3. Press (TV/VCR) so that VCR appears on the display.

4. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to TUNER.

5. If you are recording an MTS broadcast, set the MTS switch as desired.
See "Controlling VCR Inputs & Outputs", on Faxback Doc. # 32917.

6. Insert a blank VHS video cassette or one you want to record over.

7. Press (TAPE SPEED) until the desired recording speed is displayed (EP,
LP, or SP).

8. Set the TV/CATV switch to the correct position.

9. Use the (CHANNEL) buttons (\/ /\) or the remote control number buttons
to select the desired channel.

10. Press (RECORD).

11. Press (STOP) to end the recording.

See "Special Record/Playback Functions", on Faxback Doc. # 32923.

RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER

If two programs you want to watch come on at the same time, you can record
one program while watching the other. Then, you can watch the recorded
program at your convenience.

1. Follow Steps 1-10 in "Recording and Watching the Same Program", above.

2. Press (TV/VCR) so that VCR does not appear on the display.

3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to watch.

4. Press (STOP) to stop recording.

QUICK TIMER RECORDING

The Model 43 is capable of two types of quick timer recording - immediate
and delayed.

Immediate QTR lets you start the recording manually by pressing a single
button. Then, recording stops automatically after the length of time you
select - 30 minutes to four hours.

Delayed QTR allows you to set recording to start any time within the
following 24-hour period. Then, as with immediate QTR, the recording stops automatically after the length of time you select - 30 minutes to four
hours.

You cannot use immediate QTR when the VCR is programmed for delayed QTR.

Immediate Quick Timer Recording

In the following example, the VCR is set to record Channel 8 for two hours.

1. Press (POWER) so that the POWER indicator lights.

2. Turn on the TV, and set it to the same channel as the CHANNEL switch on
the back of the VCR.

3. Press (TV/VCR) so that VCR appears on the display.

NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 are not necessary but are suggested because they
allow you to confirm recording of the desired program.

4. Insert a blank cassette, or one you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.

The erase prevention tab must be in place, or the hole must be covered
with tape. See "Video Cassette Handling", on Faxback Doc. # 32918.

5. Set the INPUT SELECT switch for the desired input.

6. If you are recording an MTS broadcast, set the MTS switch as desired.
See "Controlling VCR Inputs & Outputs", on Faxback Doc. # 32917.

7. Press (TAPE SPEED) until the desired recording speed is indicated - EP,
LP, or SP.

8. Set the VCR tuner for the desired channel or prepare the A/V source to
be recorded. The tuner does not affect A/V source recording.

9. Press (REC TIME) twice. Recording begins. The QTR indicator and 0:30
are displayed.

10. Press (REC TIME) repeatedly until the desired QTR length is displayed.
0:30 - 1:00 - 1:30 - 2:00 - 2:30 - 3:00 - 3:30 - 4:00.

To be safe, make the recording length a little longer than the program
material.

To stop immediate QTR, press (STOP).

Delayed Quick Timer Recording

In the following example, the VCR is programmed to start recording Channel
l8 today at 11:00 a.m. and continue recording for two hours.

1. Perform steps 1-8 in "Immediate Quick Timer Recording", above.

2. Press (START TIME) until the desired start-time is displayed - AM 11:00
for example. The QTR indicator (SYMBOL) lights to show that delayed
QTR is programmed.

You can set the start-time only in 10-minute increments.

3. Press (REC TIME) repeatedly until the desired QTR length is displayed.
0:30 - 1:00 - 1:30 - 2:30 - 3:00 - 3:30 - 4:00.

To be safe, make the recording length a little longer than the program
material.

To cancel delayed QTR before it begins, press (CLEAR). After recording has
begun, you can stop recording by pressing (STOP).

Quick Timer Recording Hints

If a tape is not inserted, if the erase prevention tab is removed, or
if automatic timer recording is in progress, the QTR indicator flashes,
and recording cannot take place.

During QTR recording, the display shows the remaining recording time
unless you press (CLOCK) or (MEMORY/COUNTER) to change the display
mode. Press (REC TIME) once to return to the remaining-time display.

You can clear the QTR memory by pressing (CLEAR).

VCR power remains on at the end of QTR.

You can press (PAUSE) to stop QTR but the timer recording is canceled.

The (TAPE SPEED) button is active during QTR, but you should not change
the speed while a recording is in progress.

You can check automatic timer recording programs during QTR. See
"Automatic Timer Recording", below.

If the dew protection system stops VCR operation, quick timer recording
is canceled.

AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING

Automatic timer recording allows you to set the VCR to start and end
recording while you are away. The Model 43 can record four separate events
within the next 14-day period. Or, you can use any of the four timer
programs to record at the same time every-day or once-a-week recording. You
can set each program to record on a different channel.

Automatic timer recording consists of two steps - setting the timer and
making the automatic timer recording.

Setting the Timer Programs

Be sure the clock is set to the correct time before you use automatic timer
recording.

In the example, timer program No. 1 is set to record Channel 5 from 7:30
a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the following Tuesday.

You must use the remote control to set the timer programs.

1. Turn on the VCR and the TV that is connected to it.

NOTE: If you do not want to use the on-screen display, leave the TV
off and skip to Step 4.

2. Set the TV to the same channel as the CHANNEL switch on the back of
the VCR.

3. Press (TV/VCR) so that VCR appears on the display.

4. Press (PROG). The on-screen menu appears on the TV and/or TIMER CHECK
flashes on the VCR display.

5. Press (DOWN) or (UP) repeatedly until TIMER SETTING is indicated on the
menu and/or TIMER flashes on the VCR display.

6. Press (ENTER).

The timer setting menu appears on the TV with NO. 1 flashing and/or 1
flashes on the VCR display.

7. Press (DOWN) or (UP) until the desired timer program (1-4) is
indicated.

8. Press (ENTER). The day indicator flashes. Then, press (DOWN) or (UP)
until the desired day of the week is indicated - TUE, for example.

NOTES: To program a recording to take place more than a week away,
press (DOWN) or (UP) until 2ND and the desired day are
displayed.

To program for weekly recording, press (DOWN) or (UP) until
WEEKLY and the desired day are displayed.

To program for daily recording, press (DOWN) or (UP) until
DAILY is displayed. No day indicator is necessary.

9. Press (ENTER). The start-time hour digit flashes. Then, press (DOWN)
or (UP) until the desired start hour is indicated - AM 7:00, for
example.

10. Press (ENTER). The start-time minute digits flash. Then, press
(DOWN) or (UP) until the desired start-time minute is indicated - AM
7:30, for example.

11. Press (ENTER), and repeat Steps 9 and 10 to set the end-time.

12. Press (ENTER). The channel number digits flash. Then, press (DOWN) or
(UP) until the desired recording channel is indicated - Channel 5, for
example.

13. Press (ENTER). The tape speed indicator flashes. Then, press (DOWN)
or (UP) until the desired speed is indicated - EP, LP, or SP.

14. Double-check all the set information. If it is correct, press (PROG).
If something is not correct, press (ENTER) until the incorrect
information flashes. Then, press (DOWN) or (UP) to correct the
information.

Making an Automatic Timer Recording

After you set the automatic timer program(s), follow the steps below to
make the recording(s).

1. Press (POWER) so that the POWER indicator lights.

2. Insert a blank video cassette, or one that you want to record over,
into the cassette compartment.

If the erase prevention tab has been removed, place a piece of plastic
tape over the hole.

3. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to the desired position - TUNER, A/V or
SIMUL.

4. If you are recording an MTS broadcast, set the MTS switch as desired.

5. Press (POWER) to turn off the VCR. The timer indicator (SYMBOL) and
the numbers of the set timer programs appear on the display. This is
the timer mode and timer recordings are made at the set times.

You can turn on and operate the VCR manually prior to the set times, but
the VCR makes the automatic timer recording(s) only if the power is off at
the set start-time(s).

Automatic Timer Recording Hints

If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than five
minutes, the clock setting and all timer settings are lost.

If the dew protection system stops operation during an automatic timer
recording, the recording is canceled.

If two timer programs overlap, the one that starts first has priority.
When the first program ends, the VCR switches to record the remainder
of the second program.

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording.

1. Turn on the TV, and set its tuner to the same channel as the CHANNEL
switch on the VCR.

2. Press (TV/VCR) so that VCR appears on the display.

Checking Timer Programs

1. Press (PROG). The on-screen menu appears on the TV and/or TIMER CHECK
flashes on the VCR display.

2. Press (ENTER). Programs No. 1's settings are displayed on the TV
screen and/or on the VCR display.

3. Press (DOWN) or (UP) until the desired program information is
displayed.

Changing/Clearing a Timer Program

To change a timer program, simply repeat the steps for setting the program.
The new times replace the old ones.

To clear a timer program, press (CLEAR) when the program information is
displayed in the timer-setting mode.

RECORDING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER

The process of recording from one VCR to another is called dubbing.

You can use VHF signals to make such recordings, but separate audio/video
signals are preferred.

Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors, such as
Cat. No. 15-1537. Do not use standard Hi-Fi patch cords.

You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or other unit with A/V
outputs in place of the playback VCR.

Connections

Connect the video and audio outputs of the playback VCR to the
corresponding video and AUDIO IN jacks on the Model 43.

Playback VCR Setup

Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the playback VCR.

Model 43 Setup

1. Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.

2. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to A/V.

3. Press (TAPE SPEED) until the desired recording speed is displayed - EP,
LP, or SP.

Recording

1. Press (RECORD) on the Model 43.

2. Begin playback of the tape in the playback VCR.

Monitoring Recording

1. Turn on the TV connected to the Model 43, and set it to the same
channel as the Model 43 CHANNEL switch.

2. Press (TV/VCR) on the Model 43 so that VCR appears on the display.

RECORDING SIMULCASTS

For simulcasts, the stereo sound for a TV program is broadcast on the radio
at the same time as the TV program is shown. Some cable companies use the
same procedure, except that the radio signal is carried through the cable
wire instead of through the air.

In either case, use the following steps to record the program with stereo
sound.

1. Connect the tape-out jacks of your stereo receiver to the AUDIO INPUT
jacks of your VCR.

2. Turn on the TV, VCR, and stereo receiver.

3. Insert a blank tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette
compartment.

4. Set the INPUT SELECT switch to SIMUL.

5. Press (TAPE SPEED) until the desired recording speed is displayed.

6. Tune the receiver to the radio station for the audio.

7. Use the (CHANNEL) buttons or the remote control number buttons to
select the channel for the video.

8. Begin recording.

(BR/EB 5/2/96)