OPTIMUS MODEL 54 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
(160-0624)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 8695

Your Optimus Model 54 Four-Head Hi-Fi Stereo VHS VCR offers some of the
most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders. The VCR's
FS (Frequency Synthesizer) tuning ensures extremely accurate tuning of up to
68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 113 cable channels. The full-function re-
mote control and on-screen programming make the VCR easy to use.

Your VCR also offers all these features:

    On-Screen Display with - Gives you complete control of all functions,
   English and Spanish Lan-  programs, and displays in either English or
   guage Menus               Spanish.

           Memory Sentinel - Protects clock settings, tuner programming
                             information, and timer memory settings for up
                             to 1 hour if power is disconnected.

     Hi-Fi Audio Recording - Lets you make superior quality audio record-
                             ings with or without video recordings.

  Multi-channel Television - Decodes stereo broadcasts for recording or
               Sound (MTS)   listening. Your VCR can also receive and record
                             a second audio program (SAP) that accompanies
                             some MTS broadcasts.

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

              Comb Filters - Further enhance picture quality by using a
                             special noise-filtering technique.

Automatic Playback, Rewind - Makes playback easy by automatically playing,
                 and Eject   rewinding and ejecting a cassette that has
                             its erase-protection tab removed.

 181-Channel, Digital-PLL, - Lets you select up to 68 VHF and UHF channels
    Cable-Compatible Tuner   (2-69) and up to 113 cable channels.

  1-year, 8-Event, Digital - Lets you program the VCR to make up to 8 un-
                     Timer   attended recordings within a 1-year period,
                             including daily and weekly recordings.

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

       Quick Set Recording - Lets you start a recording immediately or with-
                             in the next 24 hours, which automatically stops
                             recording after the length of time you select.

Variable-Speed Slow Motion - Lets you vary the playback speed from 1/6 to
                             1/32 of the normal playback speed.

             Frame Advance - Lets you advance through a video tape one frame
                             at a time.

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

             VISS Function - Lets you mark sections of tape so you can
                             quickly and easily return to the section you
                             want to watch.

          Mid-Mount Design - Improves video performance by increasing the
                             VCR's mechanical stability, and allows a
                             smaller, lighter cabinet.

Background Color Selection - Lets you choose from four different colors.

Full-Function Remote Control

Front-Panel Audio/Video Inputs

Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search

Freeze-Frame

Please read this owner's manual carefully.  It will help you with initial
setup procedures and guide you in the everyday operation of your Model 54
VCR.

Most material on pre-recorded tapes is copyrighted.  Duplication of copy-
righted material could result in fines and/or imprisonment.

For your permanent records, we suggest you record the VCR's serial number
in the space provided.  You can find the serial number on the back of the
VCR.

Serial Number: ____________________________________

WARNING:  TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
          THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR OTHER MOISTURE.

CAUTION:  To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover.  No
          user-serviceable parts inside.  Refer servicing to qualified
          service personnel.


(smc/EB 5/8/97)

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