Model 53 4-Head Stereo Hi-Fi VCR
(160-0623)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 39469


INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL'S BATTERIES

The remote control requires two AAA batteries (not included) for
operation.  We recommend alkaline batteries
(Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-555).

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 AAA batteries in the compartment as indicted by the
    polarity symbols (+ and-) marked inside the compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

    Note:

    If the remote control does not work or operates erratically, replace
    both batteries.

    Cautions:

    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 special-function buttons on the next
page appear only on the remote control.

To use the remote control, point it at the VCR and press the desired
button(s).

1.  TV/VCR Button                       - press so that VCR appears on the
                                          display to watch the signal you
                                          select using INPUT.  Press again
                                          until VCR does not appear on the
                                          display for normal TV viewing.

2.  Number Buttons                      - allow direct selection of any
                                          channel within the tuner's
                                          range.  See "Operation," Faxback
                                          Doc. # 39470.  You can also use
                                          these buttons to set the clock or
                                          enter timer information.

3.  VCR Plus+ Button                    - use to set the VCR Plus+ program
                                          timer.

4.  PROGRAM Button                      - use to set the clock, VCR Plus+
                                          guide channels, and automatic
                                          program timers.  This button is
                                          explained in detail in
                                          "Recording," Faxback Doc. # 39471.

5.  INDEX Button                        - press to search for a beginning
                                          or next recorded program.
                                          See "Special Functions," Faxback
                                          Doc. # 39472.

6.  TAPE SPEED Button                   - press to select the desired
                                          recording speed.
                                          (The corresponding tape
                                          indicator lights.)  See
                                          "Recording," Faxback Doc. 
                                          # 39471.
                                          
7.  AUDIO OUT Button                    - press to select the sound you
                                          hear during recording and
                                          playback.

8.  TV MONITOR Button                   - press to watch the signal you
                                          select using INPUT.

9.  CHANNEL SCAN Button                 - press to scan all memorized
                                          channels.

10. CH PROG AUTO, ERASE and ADD Buttons - use to program the tuner's
                                          memory.  See "Operation," Faxback
                                          Doc. # 39470.

11.            CHANNEL/TRACKING Down/Up - press to select the desired
               Arrow Buttons              channel, or lets you minimize
                                          video noise during playback.
                                          
12. DISPLAY Button                      - use to display the VCR operation
                                          mode, time, channel number,
                                          counter memory, counter and tape
                                          speed.

13. CLEAR Button                        - use to erase the quick timer
                                          recording settings and automatic
                                          program timers.

14. BLANK SEARCH Button                 - press to search for a blank
                                          portion of tape.
                                          See "Special Functions," Faxback
                                          Doc. # 39472.

15. SLOW, Down/Up Arrow Buttons         - press SLOW during playback to
                                          start slow motion.  To vary the
                                          slow-motion speed, press Down or
                                          Up Arrow.

16. AUTO TRACKING Button                - press during playback to use the
                                          auto-tracking feature.

17. MEMORY Button                       - press to select the counter
                                          memory function.

18. RESET Button                        - press to reset the counter to
                                          0H 00M 00S.

SETTING THE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE AND CLOCK

Use the remote control to set the on-screen programming language and
clock.

You must set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer and VCR Plus+
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 March 7, 1993.

1.  Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

2.  Turn on your TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's CHANNEL
    3/4 switch (located on the back of the VCR).  Then, press TV/VCR on
    the remote control 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 PROGRAM on the remote control.

    a.  If you are setting the clock after plugging in the VCR, the
        language selecting mode automatically appears on the TV screen.
        Go to Step 4.

    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 1
        to enter the clocksetting mode and go to Step 5.

4. To select the on-screen instructions to English press 1, to French
   press 2, to Spanish press 3.

5.  Press the remote control's number buttons to set the correct hour and
    minute.  (Press 0, 9, 3, and 0 to set 9:30.)

    Precede a single-digit entry with 0.  If you press a wrong
    number button, press CLEAR and then press the correct button.

6.  Press 1 to select am or press 2 to select pm.  Your VCR uses an am/pm
    clock.

7.  Press the number buttons to set the correct date.
    (Press 0, 3, 0, 7, 9, and 3 to set March 7, 1993.)

    The date and day of the week appear on the screen.

8.  Review the entered information.

    If it is correct, press PROGRAM.  The clock-setting mode display
    disappears and the VCR display changes to the correct clock display.

    If the information is not correct, press CLEAR as necessary to erase
    the wrong information.  Then, enter the correct information.
    Press PROGRAM to store the information.

    Notes:

    If you enter an invalid date or time (13:00, for example), ? flashes.
    Enter the correct date or time.

    Seconds begin counting at 00 when you press PROGRAM after you set the
    date.

    If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading, press
    ALL CLEAR on the VCR.  Then, repeat Steps 1-8 to reset the clock.

Memory Sentinel

Your VCR has a special memory sentinel feature that protects clock
settings, tuner programming information, and timer memory settings by
providing up to 1 hour of backup power in case a power failure occurs or
if the power cord accidentally becomes unplugged.  After about 1 hour of
no power, the VCR loses all timer memory settings.

(br/km-05/13/1997)

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