Model 64/65 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR
(160-0634/636)             Features                   Faxback Doc. # 51733

Your Optimus Model 64/Model 65 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR With Four-Head Double
Azimuth offers some of the most advanced features available in home video
cassette recorders.

Your VCR's PLL (phase-locked loop) tuning ensures extremely accurate
tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 125 cable channels.  The
VCR's full-function universal remote control and on-screen programming
make the VCR easy to use.

Your VCR offers all these features:

Note:  Along with the Models 64's features, the Model 65 includes
       Commercial Advance and Movie Advance features that let you quickly
       skip over commercials and previews recorded on tapes.

Recording/Playback

     26-Micron Record/Play Head - enhances the picture quality at the SLP
                                  (Super Long Play) playback speed.

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

   AI (Artificial Intelligence) - reduces noise on the screen when playing
   Video Noise Reduction System   back a worn or partially damaged tape.

             Commercial Advance - automatically detects and skips over
                (Model 65 Only)   most commercials when you play back a
                                  tape.

  Movie Advance (Model 65 Only) - 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.

                     Time Stamp - the VCR displays useful recording
                                  information (such as date, start time,
                                  and channel) for the first 7 seconds
                                  during playback.

           Auto Repeat Playback - automatically rewinds the tape for
                                  repeat playback when the tape reaches
                                  the end of the recording during playback

Easy-to-Use Immediate Recording - lets you start a recording immediately
                                  and have the VCR automatically stop
                                  recording after a length of time you
                                  select.

 1-Month, 8-Event Digital Timer - lets you program the VCR to make up to
                                  eight unattended recordings (daily,
                                  weekly, or one-time).

Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject - automatically plays, rewinds, and ejects
                                  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
                           Back   tape 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
               Compatible Tuner   channels, 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

One-Minute Skip (Model 64 Only) - lets you fast-forward the tape for
                                  exactly 1 minute to let you easily skip
                                  over commercials.

                   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

  Multichannel Television Sound - decodes stereo broadcasts for listening
                          (MTS)   or recording.  This VCR can also receive
                                  and record special audio programs (SAP)
                                  that accompany some MTS broadcasts.
 
 Front & Rear Audio/Video Input - lets you quickly connect an audio/video
                          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.

       Universal Remote Control - lets you control your VCR, as well as
                                  TVs, cable boxes, and direct-to-home
                                  satellite systems produced by other
                                  manufacturers.

                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 Setting - lets you set the VCR to automatically
                                  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 Saving - lets you set the VCR to automatically
               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:_________________________________________

Serial Number:_________________________________

(BR/eb 3/22/99)

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