Model 83 VCR
(160-0521)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 38492


Your Realistic Model 83 Four-Head Double-Azimuth VCR offers some of the
most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders.  Your
VCR has PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning to ensure extremely accurate tuning
of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 111 cable channels. The Model
83's full-function remote control and on-screen programming make the VCR
easy to use.

Please read this owner's manual carefully.  It has been prepared to help
you with initial setup procedures and to guide you in the everyday
operation of the Model 83 VCR.

        Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads - provide superior picture quality
                                          and special effects compared
                                          with standard single-azimuth
                                          four-head VCR's

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

         1-Year, 6-Event, Digital Timer - lets you program the VCR to make
                                          up to six unattended recordings
                                          within a 1-year period.  Daily
                                          and weekly recordings are also
                                          possible.

                  On-Screen Programming - provides helpful instructions on
                                          the TV screen for setting the
                                          clock and program timers.

                  Quick Timer Recording - lets you start a recording
                                          immediately or within the next
                                          24 hours, and automatically
                                          stops recording at the time you
                                          select.

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

          Real Time Counter with Memory - displays the actual length of
                                          time a tape plays or records.

               Tuner Memory Programming - automatically stores all the
                                          active channels in your area
                                          into memory with the touch of a
                                          button.

           Full-Function Remote Control - is the master control for your
                                          VCR.  It provides remote access
                                          to all tape-motion controls and
                                          many other functions.

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

                   Go-To Counter System - rapidly advances the tape to the
                                          position you specify.

                    Blank Search System - lets you quickly locate the end
                                          of a previous recording.

 Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search -

                           Freeze-Frame -

                     Automatic Playback -

        Three Recording/Playback Speeds -

                       Automatic Rewind -

                  Dew Protection System -

For your permanent records, we urge you to record the serial number of
this unit in the space provided below.  The serial number is located on
the back of the unit.

Serial Number__________________________________________________

ACCESSORIES

Your VCR includes the following accessories.  Be sure to remove these
items before you store the packing material.

                         Remote Control - controls most of your VCR's
                                          functions

75-ohm Cable with VHF/UHF Band Splitter - connects the VCR's VHF/UHF
                                          OUTPUT terminal to the TV's
                                          antenna terminals

                 Jitter-Adjustment Tool - adjusts the VCR for the best
                                          picture when you use
                                          freeze-frame or slow-motion

(br/km-03/21/1997)

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