Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR w/Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0635) Features Faxback Doc. # 50956
Your Optimus Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Offers some of the most advanced
features available in home video cassette recorders.
The VCR Plus + Easy Taping feature lets you easily set the VCR to record
programs without tedious programming, and the Commercial Advance and Movie
Advance features let you quickly skip over commercials and previews
recorded on tapes. The VCR's full-function universal remote control and
on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use.
Your VCR offers all these features:
RECORDING/PLAYBACK
26-Micron Record/Play Head - enhances picture quality at the SLP (Super
Long Play) playback speed.
Four Double-Azimuth Video - provide superior picture quality and
Heads special effects compared with standard
single-azimuth four-head VCRs.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) - reduces the "noise" on the screen when
Video Noise Reduction System playing back a worn or partially damaged
tape.
Commercial Advance - automatically detects and skips over most
commercials when you play back a tape.
Movie Advance - lets you go directly to the start of a
movie or select which preview to view on a
purchased or rented tape.
Auto Tracking System - automatically adjusts tracking when you
start playback.
Auto Repeat Playback - automatically rewinds the tape for repeat
playback when the tape plays to the end.
Time Stamp - the VCR displays useful recording
information (such as date, start time, and
channel during the first 7 seconds of tape
play.
Easy-to-Use Immediate - lets you start recording immediately and
Recording have it stop after a length of time you
select.
VCR Plus + Timer Recording - lets you set the VCR to automatically
record programs by using the Plus Code
numbers published in most television
program schedules. Your VCR automatically
selects the channel to record, so you don't
have to manually select it.
1-Month, 8-Event Digital - lets you program the VCR to make up to
Timer eight unattended recordings (daily, weekly,
or one-time).
Automatic Playback/Rewind - automatically plays, rewinds, then ejects
/Eject a tape.
Fast-Response System - positions the tape next to the playback/
record head for immediate playback or
recording.
Real-Time Counter with Zero - displays the actual length of time a tape
Back plays or records, and allows you to mark
and return to a location on the tape.
TUNING:
179-Channel, Digital-PLL, - lets you tune to up to 68 VHF and UHF channels
Cable-Compatible Tuner and up to 125 cable channels.
Tuner Memory Programming - automatically stores all the active channels
in your area into memory.
Channel Caption - lets you assign call letters to a channel so
the call letters appear on the TV screen with
the channel number when you select the channel.
TAPE CONTROL:
Index Search - lets you quickly locate the beginning of a specific
recording. Also, you can have the VCR play the first 10
seconds of each recording so you can locate the one you
want.
Program Index - lets you select and search for a specific program after
timer recording.
Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search -
Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion -
Automatic Rewind -
OTHER FEATURES:
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver - lets you set the VCR so it sends signals to
Control many brands of cable box or direct-to-home
satellite receivers and automatically
selects the channel you want to record, to
avoid complicated setup and programming of
both devices.
Universal Remote Control - lets you control your VCR, as well as TVs,
cable boxes, and direct-to-home satellite
systems produced by other manufacturers.
Multi-channel Television - decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or
sound (MTS) recording. This VCR can also receive and
record special audio programs (SAP) that
accompany some MTS broadcasts.
Front and Rear Audio/Video - lets you quickly connect an audio/video
Input Jacks device, such as a camcorder, to the VCR
without disconnecting other devices.
Trilingual On-Screen - provides helpful instructions on the TV
Programming screen for setting the clock and timers.
You can select English, French, or Spanish
instructions.
Memory Sentinel - protects clock settings, tuner programming
information, and timer memory settings in
case of a power loss. The VCR holds the
current time for 1 minute, and tuner
programming information and timer memory
settings are kept for up to 24 hours.
Automatic/Manual Clock - lets you set the VCR to automatically
Setting update its clock using EDS (Extended Data
Service) signals sent by some TV stations.
You can also manually set the clock.
Note: EDS is provided by some broadcasters and includes various types of
information, including the current time. If no broadcasters in your
area transmit EDS signals, you must manually set the clock.
Automatic DST (Daylight - lets you set the VCR to automatically
Saving Time) Adjustment adjust the displayed time for Daylight
Saving Time.
Alert Tone - the VCR alerts you whenever you enter
invalid information or do an incomplete
operation. You can turn the alert tone on
or off.
VCR Lock - lets you set the VCR to help prevent young
children from operating it.
Note: Your VCR's remote control requires two AA batteries (not included)
for operation.
We recommend you record the VCR's model and serial numbers here. This
information is on the VCR's back panel.
Model Number:__________________________
Serial Number:_________________________
(BR/eb 12/28/98)
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