Model 52 Hi-Fi VHS VCR
(160-0622) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 39439
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).
Install the batteries as shown below.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Place two fresh AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbol (+ and -) marked in the compartment.
3. Replace the compartment cover.
NOTE: If the remote control does not work or operates erratically,
replace both batteries.
CAUTION: Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type.
Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak
chemicals that can damage electronic circuits.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Some of the remote control's buttons are duplicated on the VCR's front
panel. You can use these buttons to perform identical procedures either
at the VCR or by remote control.
The following special-function buttons described on the following page
appear only on the remote control.
To use the remote control, point it at the VCR and press the desired
button(s).
1. MODE LOCK Button - press to activate the mode lock function. See
"Special Functions," Faxback Doc. # 39442.
2. Number Buttons - allows direct selection of any channel within the
tuner's range. See "Operation," Faxback Doc. # 39440,
or you can also use these buttons to set the clock or
enter timer information.
3. PROG Button - use to set the clock and automatic program timers. This
button is explained in details in "Setting the Clock"
and "Recording," Faxback Doc. # 39441.
4. CHECK Button - press to check the automatic timer program contents.
5. ON SCREEN Button - press to display the current VCR operation mode
information on your TV screen.
6. CH DOWN ARROW and - press to scan all memorized channels. You can
UP ARROW Buttons also use this button to adjust tracking, move the
cursor in clock or timer setting, or set the
minutes in quick timer recording. The + and -
buttons on the VCR have the same functions as
those buttons.
7. CANCEL Button - press to reset the counter to 0:00.00. You also
use this button to cancel QTR or repeat playback.
8. SP/LP/EP Button - press to select the desired recording speed.
(The corresponding tape indicator lights.)
9. SKIP SEARCH Button - press during playback to activate the skip
search function.
10. DISPLAY Button - press to change the VCR display to show the tape
counter, the clock, or the current number.
11. QTR START TIME and - use to set the quick timer recording.
RECORD Buttons
12. F-ADV Button - press during freeze-frame to advance the picture
one frame at a time.
13. SLOW, UP ARROW , and - press SLOW during playback to start slow
DOWN ARROW Buttons motion. To vary the slow-motion speed,
press DOWN ARROW or UP ARROW. The DOWN
ARROW and UP ARROW buttons also activate
the index search function. See "Special
Functions," Faxback Doc. # 39442.
14. x2 Buttons - press during playback to double the playback speed.
Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
15. REPEAT Button - press during playback to activate the repeat
function.
16. ZERO BACK Button - press to select the counter memory function.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Use the remote control to set the clock.
Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer and quick timer
recording. We suggest you refer to a TV or radio station to obtain
the correct time.
In the following example, the clock is set to 9:30 pm December 4, 1992.
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
until VCR appears on the VCR's display. The TV screen shows a
blue display.
NOTE: If you use a TV monitor, be sure to set it to the video mode.
3. Press PROG on the remote control.
a. If you are setting the clock after plugging in the VCR, the clock-
setting mode automatically appears on the TV screen.
b. 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.
4. Press the remote control's number buttons to set the correct date.
(Press 1, 2, 0, 4, 9, and 2 to set December 4th, 1992.)
Precede a single-digit entry with 0. If you press a wrong number
button, move the cursor to the wrong entry using CH UP ARROW/DOWN
ARROW on the remote control or CURSOR -/+ on the VCR and press the
control button.
5. Press the number buttons to set the correct hour and minute. (Press
0, 9, 3, and 0 to set 9:30.)
6. Press 1 to select AM or press 2 to select PM. Your VCR uses an
AM/PM clock.
7. Review the entered information.
If it is correct, press PROG. The clock-setting mode display changes
to the normal display.
If the information is not correct, move the cursor to the wrong entry
and enter the correct information. Press PROG to store the
information.
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 PROG. Enter the correct date or time.
Seconds begin counting at 00 when you press PROG.
If you do not enter anything for over 60 seconds, the display
returns to the normal display.
If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading, press
ALL CLEAR on the VCR. This also erases all the clock and
timer program settings.
(LB/km-05/12/1997)
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