Goldstar R-E21M User's Manual
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1. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When instaling an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 4 19 20 21 22 N 5 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the2. REW indication appears on the screen Press the button during playback of tape The tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 15 times faster than the normal speed EP recorded tape 9 times faster than the normal speed LP recorded tape or 5 times faster than the normal speed SP recorded tape to confirm the recorded contents Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP button to stop tape move ment Sound is muted during VISUAL SEARCH mode POWER MSTOP 4EJECT GoldStar PLAY BUTTON Press the PLAY button The PLAY indication appears on the screen and playback starts Be sure the TV set s channel selector is tuned to Channel 3 or 4 depending on the VCR RF Channel Select Switch setting of VCR Press STOP button to stop tape movement TAPE IN REC TIMER VCR O oO O oO FF FAST FORWARD VISUAL SEARCH FORWARD SEARCH Press FF button during Stop or Rewind mode and fast forwarding starts FF indication appears on the screen Press the button during playback of tape The tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 15 times faster than the normal speed EP recorded tape 9 times faster than the normal speed LP recorded tape or 5 times faster than the normal speed SP recorded tape to confirm the recorded content Press PLAY button to return to normal playback mode or press STOP button to stop tape move ment Sound is muted during VISUA
3. The display will prompt you to select TUNER mode or A V mode example program No 1 NORMAL PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 SELECT SOURCE INPUT Z N TUNER 1 AV 2 ZIN ZIS TO END PUSH MENU Press 1 for TUNER mode or 2 for A V mode The display will prompt you select a channel NORMAL PROGRAM number If you want to select the channel in CATV set the TV system CATV or TV in the PROGRAM 1 SET UP mode feature and then set the channel number TO END PUSH MENU 25 Press two digits for the channel to be recorded for example O 4 for channel 4 The display NORMAL PROGRAM will prompt you to select a recording speed PROGRAM1 04 PEED shes eLA ERIS ZN SAN o gt TO END PUSH MENU D Press a digit from 1 to 3 on the remote control to select the recording speed you want program NORMAL PROGRAM 1 for SP 2 for LP 3 for EP mode for example 1 for SP The display will then CH 04 SPEED SP prompt you to enter the recording start time START TIMES lt Seve vale TO END PUSH MENU Press five digits two for the hour and two more for the minute and one more for AM or PM for NORMAL PROGRAM example oO 6 0 0 ugn for 6 00 PM Press PROGRAM 1 1 for AM or 2 for PM The display will prompt CH04 SPEED SP you to select the stop time START TIME 06 00 PM STOP TIMES NOTE Always press 0 before a single digit hour and minute TO END PUSH MENU Pr
4. Whenever a recording is begun an invisible INDEX mark is recorded on the tape This feature makes use of VISS signals to search out a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically E MARKING VISS SIGNALS Automatic marking during recording A VISS signal is automatically marked on the tape when a recording or a timer recording starts The V MARK indicator is displayed on the screen while a VISS signal is being marked NOTES The VISS signals cannot be marked on cassettes whose erase prevention tab has been broken off eThe VISS signals cannot be marked on an unrecorded portion of the tape The VISS may not function on damaged or worn tapes E PLAYING BACK THE BEGINNING OF EACH PROGRAM IN SEQUENCE VISS SCAN 1 Insert a cassette tape that has VISS signals marked 2 Press the VISS button once while a tape is playing The VISS indicator will appear on the TV screen 3 Press either the FF or REW button VISS will Start The indicator appears simultaneously during scanning The tape will be rewound or rapidly advanced to the next signal marked The tape will be played back for approximately 5 seconds and then rewound or rapidly advanced to the next VISS signal Every time a VISS signal is detected and playback begins the displayed VISS scan number appears V SCAN 00 4 At the desired program press the VISS button Normal playback of that program will begin NOTE The cassette tape w
5. POWER ON OFF button Cable reception is only available to customers subscribing to cable service Cable compatible models will tune in most nonscrambled cable channels without the need for an external converter box Scrambled Pay TV services may require an additional descrambling box Check with your local cable company for compati bility and any additional requirements FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifications is made Note Depending on your antenna system you will need a different type of Combiner Mixer and Separater Splitter You can purchase them at electronics store For further details ask your nearest service center Congratulations on buying the YHS Video Cassette Recorder VCR For your convenience please read these simple instructions before operating your VCR NOTES This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the VHS mark i is designed to expand your opportunities for in home TV viewing and not for any usage which might violate the copyright laws W The Video Cassette Recorder VCR with this marking incorporates VHS high quality HO picture technology and is compatible with any Vi
6. press the REC ITR button only once If you press this button twice or more the recording time will be changed TO CANCEL THE ITR SETTING 1 Press the POWER ON OFF button or STOP button to stop the VCR during ITR operation NOTES e The TIMER and REC indicators will light on the VCR display during Instant Timer Recording The recording time can be extended any time during ITR by pressing REC ITR button Press REC ITR button to reset the length of recording in 30 minute increments for up to 9 hours and then to END the recording will continue until the end of the tape To change the ITR program the previous infor mation must be cleared first elf ITR and the program timer recording overlap the former will override the latter During Instant Timer Recording you can not change the Channel of the VCR If you want to view another channel press the VCR TV button to TV mode and then select the channel to be viewed with the TV s channel selector RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER Insert the cassette one with erase prevention tab intact into cassette loading door Press TAPE SPEED button to select the desired speed 8 If you want to periodically check what you are recording simply set the channel selector on the television to the VCR channel 3 or 4 and press VCR TV selector to turn VCR indicator on 3 Press INPUT SELECT button so as to select Channel Number Displ
7. LP EP 1Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced 1Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced 0 308 Vrms 0 308 Vrms 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP 11 12 mm sec EP Less than 6 minutes with T 160 cassette 120V AC 60 Hz 29W 360 W x 88 H x 335 D mm Approx 4 2 kg High Quality HQ picture enhancement system for improved image sharpness and detail 39 MODEL R E21M These are simplified instructions for recording and playback with the VHS Video Cassette Recorder It is recommended that you first thoroughly read the instructions in the owners manual before referring to this sheet This may be kept handy by placing it near the VCR 3 Viewing and Recording the Same TV Program Q Insert a cassette 1 Normal TV Viewing Turn off power Set to TU position Turn on TV Select CH3 or CH4 Select channel to be recorded War Gr ii 20000 Ff H Press REC ITR button once and recording Starts A Turn on TV 000 4 8 O00 i BSelect the desired speed 2 Playback 4 Recording One Program While Viewing Another First perform Steps 1 through 7 of the above Viewing and Recording the Same TV Program ipinsert a cassette Select CH3 or CH4 Select channel to be viewed Press to TV Turn on TV Press PLAY button VHS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODEL R E21M 5 Recording while you are away Timer Record
8. To turn the unit off press the button again lf a timer reservation has been made when the power is switched OFF the VCR will go into a timer recording standby status The TIMER indicators will go ON REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER This sensor window receives the signals from the wireless remote control STOP EJECT BUTTON If this button is pressed while the set is operating the running of tape stops and all operating modes are cancelled except for timer recording Press this button to eject a cassette in the stop mode NOTE Power may be on or off when removing the cassette 16 CASSETTE LOADING DOOR When a cassette is inserted loading will be completed automatically and Tape In indicator will light NOTES 1 Power is turned on automatically when the cassette is loaded 2 When a cassette with erase prevention tab removed is inserted playback will start auto matically AUTO PLAYBACK FUNCTION CAUTION Do not put your finger or other objects behind the Cassette Door because of the risk of injury Particulary keep small children away from the unit INDICATORS OF VCR DISPLAY REW PPLAY FF gt REC ITR BUTTON Press the REC ITR button once to start recording The REC indicator will light on the VCR display This button is also the ITR Instant Timer Record button REW REWIND VISUAL SEARCH REVERSE SEARCH Press REW button during Stop or Fast forward mode and fast rewinding starts
9. VCR RF Channel Select Switch 2 Plug the VCR power cord into a 120V electrical outlet and press POWER ON OFF button on and the POWER and VCR lights will come on See Clock Setting Instructions on page 21 NOTE When the power is turned on the VCR TV selector is switched to the VCR mode automatically POWER ON OFF Button 3 Select an active TV channel by pressing the Channel Select button w or A onthe remote control aiming at the front panel of the VCR The picture from that channel should now be dis played on your television NOTES If the range is short try new batteries An object between the VCR and remote control may block the invisible light beam and operation will not be possible CHANNEL Select Button or A 4 Fine tune the television for best picture NOTE If both Channel 3 and Channel 4 are in use in your area select the one which does not interfere with the playback picture SPECIAL NOTE Certain television receivers with ELECTRONIC TUNERS may require special procedures to tune Channel 3 or 4 These receivers may not tune to the VCR channel 8 or 4 because there isn t an active TV station on these channels In these cases press VCR POWER ON OFF button on Make sure that the VCR indicator in the display panel is on If the indicator is off press VCR TV selector on the remote control to turn the VCR indicator on Tune VCR tuner to an active chan
10. ohm Twin lead Flat Cable To IN FROM ANT Antenna Mixer VHF UHF 300 ohm to 75 ohm not supplied 4 Connect the UHF Twin lead Cable to the UHF terminals on the Antenna Mixer 5 Slip the Antenna Mixer onto the IN FROM ANT terminal 1 Disconnect the UHF VHF twin leads on your tele vision 2 Locate Antenna Mixer VHF UHF 300 ohm to 75 ohm not supplied 3 Connect the VHF Twin lead Cable to the VHF terminals on the Antenna Mixer 6 VCR TV CONNECTIONS v 75 ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor accessory number 1 N N Antenna Splitter 75 ohm to VHF UHF 300 ohm not supplied U i F 300 ohm 75 ohm TV Antenna Terminals 1 Connect the 75 ohm Coaxial Cable with 3 Connect the wires marked VHF on the Splitter Antenna adaptor accessory number 1 to OUT to the VHF terminals on the rear of your televi TO TV on the VCR Connect the other end to the sion Antenna Splitter 75 ohm to VHF UHF 300 ohm not supplied or 75 ohm antenna input on back of TV as illustrated above 2 Connect the wires marked UHF on the Splitter to the UHF terminals on the rear of your televi sion CABLE ANTENNA CATV CONNECTIONS Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding s
11. on the cassette after recording or playing The memory works with the Counter to return to a particular spot on the cassette The memory is designed to stop when the counter reaches 0 00 00 during rewind REW This feature is especially helpful when editing a recording 1 Press CLOCK COUNT button repeatedly for counter memory mode The indicator M appears 2 Press DISPLAY button twice for counter display PEW on the screen if necessary Button 3 Start playing or recording a tape STOP 4 At the point you want to start press RESET Button Q iS button ta reset the counter to M0 00 00 DISPLAY Button Continue to play or record Press STOP button Press REW button The tape will be rewound to the preselected point approximately at M0 00 00 NOTES a CLOCK COUNT Button 1 The linear time counter does not operate for non recorded portions 2 The tape counter will be automatically reset 0 00 00 when the tape is loaded 3 If a tape is rewound beyond 0 00 00 the counter will show a negative indication 4 The tape starts moving from 0 00 00 and counter indicates amount elapsed time REAL TIME COUNTER The real time counter can be calculated by pressing CLOCK COUNT button Each time the CLOCK COUNT button is pressed the display switches as follows N O 0 RESET Button CLOCK REAL TIME COUNTER m Hour indication Hour Minute Second Minute indication indi
12. power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust nly those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation gt e If te product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charact eristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat INSTALLATION Placing yo
13. 1 Chooses lowest numbered program 28 INSTANT TIMER RECORDING ITR instant Timer Recording allows you to make simplified timer recording without using the program timer E FOR ITR RECORDING 1 Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Refer to CLOCK SETTING 2 Insert the cassette one with the erase prevention tab intact into the cassette loading door 3 Press INPUT SELECT button so as to select Channel Number Display 4 Press CHANNEL Select Buttons to select the channel to be recorded 5 Press TAPE SPEED button to select the desired speed mM STARTING ITR NOW To start recording immediately and to set the recording length in 30 minute increments 1 First perform Steps 1 through 5 of FOR ITR RECORDING 2 After recording has started press REC ITR button once again to indicate the recording time on the screen INSTANT TIMER RECORD CH 02 TAPE SPEED SP START 01 09PM LENGTH 0 00 For each press the time changes as in the chart below EXAMPLE CURRENT TIME 01 09 PM REC ITR Butt LENGTH display OTA STOP TME 1 press o oo o 2 presses Spresses 1 00 8 00 O ows ooo 29 REC ITR Button RECALLING THE ITR SETTING Press the REC ITR button and the recalled ITR setting will be displayed on the screen The recalled ITR setting will automatically return to the current position in 5 seconds NOTE To recall the recording time
14. ANGUAGE SELECT DISPLAY The on screen programming of this VCR can be display in either English or Spanish Press 3 when the SET UP menu is displayed PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET Sit 3 LANGUAGE SELECT change TO END PUSH MENU Press 1 for ENGLISH or 2 for SPANISH LANGUAGE SELECT PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 ENGLISH 2 SPANISH TO END PUSH MENU 10 CHANNEL PRESETTING By using the Remote Control This VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels VHF chan nels 2 13 UHF channels 14 69 and CATV channels 1 125 but channel presetting is required as described below after ANTENNA VCR CONNECTIONS and VCR TV CONNECTIONS are made as described on pages 6 and 7 POWER ON OFF CHANNEL Select Button VY or A MENU Button Number Buttons 0 through 9 ADD ERASE Button m a oe AUTO CHANNEL SETTING The automatic programming feature makes it easy and convenient to program the TV station into the tuner s memory Automatic programming is usually a one time proce dure but you will need to repeat it if you move to a location that has different channels or if the power is interrupted Turn on the power of both VCR and TV Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel channel 3 or 4 Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR ON THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 Press the MENU
15. During playback press either search button FF or REW to begin visual search When you have reached the desired point on the tape press PLAY button again so that the unit enters the normal playback mode Otherwise speed search continues for about 3 minutes after which time the PLAY mode is resumed While you hold down FF or REW button during the picture search mode the picture will be viewed at 9 times faster than the normal playback speed SP recorded tape at a speed about 17 times faster than the normal playback speed LP recorded tape or at 27 times faster than the normal playback speed EP recorded tape RAPID PICTURE SEARCH REMOTE CONTROL When you have reached the desired point of the tape release the REW or FF button so that the VCR enters the normal playback mode PICTURE SEARCH SP Recording x 5 EP recording x 15 LP recording x 9 RAPID PICTURE SEARCH SP Recording x 9 EP recording x 27 LP recording x 17 32 PAUSE STILL When PAUSE STILL button is pressed during 7 recording RECP will appear and the VCR will stop recording This feature can be used for eliminating unwanted station breaks or program material while recording a TV program or when using a camera O 0 5 from one scene to another To start again press ey PAUSE STILL button and P indication will go off and the VCR will continue recording When i TRACKING PAUSE STILL button is pressed during p
16. If the clock display disappears press the DISPLAY button to recall it The buttons for setting the clock are on the remote control While you are setting the clock the Menu F r L CLEAR Button MENU Button a ee DISPLAY Button Number Buttons 0 through 9 display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedures If you have entered a wrong number by mistake press CLEAR button several times to erase the wrong number Then re enter a correct number if you input an illogical time or date 13th month for example will appear on the TV screen It will not enter the memory Turn on the power of both VCR and TV NOTE If direct VIDEO AUDIO connection is made Be sure that the TV is set to the VCR Output speared and the TV set the TV s source Channel channel 3 or 4 selector to Aim the remote control at the sensor on the front panel of the VCR Press MENU button on the remote control The MENU as illustrated will appear on the PUSH SELECTION NUMBER TV screen 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP TO END PUSH MENU Main MENU English Press 1 button to set clock The display prompts you to set the hour CLOCK SET TO END PUSH MENU gt oe Set the hour by pressing two number buttons on the remote control and two more for the minute for example O 2 15 for 2 15 The disp
17. L SEARCH mode REW 40 PPLAY PAUSE STILL BUTTON Used in the record or play mode to stop the tape movement Press it to cut out station breaks or unwanted program material The RECP appears on the screen during the RECORD PAUSE mode The REC indicator will flash on the VCR display Press this button again to resume recording Pressing this button during the PLAY mode will cause the tape to stop and FREEZE The picture will not appear NOTE After 5 minutes of continuous PAUSE record mode or STILL in the play mode the VCR will go into the STOP mode a ber oe REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is used for most of the operations and features of the VCR Before proceeding install batteries into the remote and get familiar with the buttons on the remote SIGNAL TRANSMISSION WINDOW Transmits an invisible light beam from the Remote Control to the VCR POWER ON OFF BUTTON Press to turn VCR on Press again to turn VCR off TRACKING CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS e AUTO TRACKING When playback is started the auto tracking function operates and adjusts tracking automatically so the picture is optimized AUTO TRK flashes on the TV screen for several seconds MANUAL TRACKING CHANNEL SELECT w and a BUTTONS TRACKING If noise appears on the screen during playback press Ww or A Dutton until the noise on the screen is reduced or eliminated CHANNEL You can scan up or down through
18. SA GoldStar VCR OWNER S MANUAL Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read this instruction booklet care fully and completely WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of Coe ae ape important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE to the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt PERSONNEL age within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons DEW MOISTURE CONDENSATION If you pour cold liquid into a glass water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass This is moisture condensation Moisture condensa tion on the head drum one of the most crucial parts of the unit will cause damage to the tape When the unit is exposed to a rapid temperature change from cold to warm some condensation will occur Under this condition connect the power cord to the AC line press POWER ON OFF button on and allow at least two hours for the unit to dry out
19. To do so please refer to the procedure below TO ERASE A CHANNEL S ls 2 Turn the TV and tune to channel 3 or 4 Press the POWER ON OFF button to turn the VCR on The VCR indicator will light on the dis play panel of the VCR Press CHANNEL select button A or wW for an unwanted channel Press the ADD ERASE button for eliminating the channel and the channel display flashes on the TV screen Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all unwanted channels have been eliminated NOTE This VCR is equipped with AFT Automatic Fine Tuning But it does not have an ON OFF switch TO ADD A CHANNEL S 6 Ate Press channel select buttons to select the desired channel by using the 0 through 9 and 100 button Press ADD ERASE button to store the channel and the channel display flashing will stop Repeat steps 6 and 7 for other desired channels in your area Now both standard TV channels and CATV channels has been preset SET YOUR TELEVISION TO THE VCR CHANNEL 1 Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is one of the TV stations in your area If Channel 3 is used in your area set your TV to Channel 4 The RF Channel Select Switch is located on the Rear Control Panel Slide the switch of CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV This is the VCR channel on your television set Your television receiver must be tuned to this channel any time a video cassette is played back on the
20. Turn on the power of both VCR and TV Be sure that the TV is set to the VCR Output Channel Channel 3 or 4 Aim the remote control at the receiver on the O Pres panel of the VCR Press MENU button on the remote control The MENU as illustrated will appear on the TV a a a a screen 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP TO END PUSH MENU Make sure that the TV system TV or CATV to the desired position in the SET UP mode feature PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT TO END PUSH MENU 24 Press MENU to return to first screen as shown Press 2 to enter a NORMAL program 3 to PYST SELECTION NUMBER enter a DAILY program or 4 to enter a 1 CLOCK SET WEEKLY program 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM Normal event f r recording up to 8 l 5 PROGRAM REVIEW programs on a single day or over the days 6 SET UP within a period of 1 year TO END PUSH MENU Weekly event for recording up to 8 programs on a certain day of every week Daily event for recording up to 8 programs at the same time s Monday through Friday NOTE Any one of these program modes or any combination thereof up to 8 programs in total may be selected A typical example of a NORMAL program is demonstrated below NOTE The lowest available program number will be selected automatically
21. VCR operation mode tape counter channel number date and clock Press this button once again to remove the on screen display Press this button twice to remove the clock display the display switches by pressing the CLOCK COUNT button when tape is inserted NUMBER BUTTONS 0 THROUGH 9 Select any channel by pressing two buttons Press O and then 8 for channel 8 The number buttons are also used for setting the On Screen Program ming 100 BUTTON Use to select TV channels with number 100 or above Press 100 2 and 3 in this order to select channel 123 Press 100 0 and 5 for channel 105 VISS BUTTON Use to enter the VISS function mode CLOCK COUNT BUTTON To switch the display between the counter memory and clock modes NOTE To CLOCK COUNT button does not work when the tape is not inserted COUNTER RESET BUTTON The readout of the tape counter will return to 0 00 00 when this button is pressed ADD ERASE BUTTON Used to add or erase a selected channel memory 19 POWER TU AV TV VCR CHANNEL TRACKING A TRK FFC QQ O Q Q zZ I e EE ee E REMOTE CONTROL CHANNEL TRACKING CLEAR DISPLAY 9101010 lt y Q Q2 cO ZO ay Q ADD ERASE GoldStar REMOTE CONTROL INPUT SELECT BUTTON TU AV TUNER TU To record signals coming from the built in tuner Video and Audio AUDIO VIDEO AV T
22. all the memorized channels using the Channel Select button W or A NOTES Tracking is automatically reset to normal when a tape is inserted or the power cord is unplugged Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor In this case press the TRACKING control button Ww or A to adjust tracking if the AUTO TRACKING button is pressed after operating the TRACKING control button Ww or A auto tracking operates again NORMAL OPERATION BUTTONS These buttons except for STOP button function same as the buttons on the front of your VCR STOP BUTTON If this button is pressed while the set is operating the running of tape stops and all operating modes are cancelled 27 Bs Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR NOTES 1 If the range is short try new batteries 2 An object between the VCR and remote control may block the invisible light beam and operation will not be possible TU AV TVVCR AN TRACKING a e m a ee a e a a M o M e e m a e u e e o o o o eee ee ei ee i a i ae i oO a CLEAR DISPLAY O00 SG J OOO 29191910 g 90 O a aA m REMOTE CONTROL OSD On Screen Display FUNCTION BUTTONS MENU BUTTON Used to enter the On Screen Programming mode CLEAR BUTTON Used to go backward and correct the programmed information DISPLAY BUTTON Press to display the
23. ape in the machine and b press the POWER button to OFF TIMER indicator will light The VCR is now set to record the preset programs CHECKING THE TIMER PROGRAM Program can be checked whenever the VCR is tuned on NORMAL PROGRAM 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the PROGRAM 1 menu CHO04 SPEED SP 2 Press 5 to review the program Program Review ae TE ehh iti The program review menu will appear on the TV START DATE 09 02 93 screen THU 3 Press 5 again if you want to review the next program TO CONTINUE PUSH NO 5 TO END PUSH MENU 4 When you are finished press MENU again OF ERASING A TIMER PROGRAM 1 Press MENU button on the remote control to NORMAC PROGRAM display the menu PROGRAM 1 2 Press 5 to erase a program Program Review LAA EOT A 3 Press 5 again if you want to review the next pro STOP TIME 07 30 PM gram information START DATE 09 02 93 4 Press CLEAR button when the program infor OCONINU Bienne S eal you paler ae is sag ere i TO ERASE PUSH CLEAR en you are finisned press utton TO END PUSH MENU again NOTE When there is no program in the VCR if you press 5 to review or to erase in the menu mode the display will be shown EMPTY for 3 seconds TO END PUSH MENU PROGRAM PRIORITY When there is an overlap of the program timer settings 7 00 PM 8 00 PM 9 00 PM 10 00 PM Case 1 Program No 1 Case 2 Program No 2 Program No
24. ay 4 Press Channel Select Button A or W to select channel to be recorded and set the television to Channel 3 or 4 depending on which channel is selected on the RF CHANNEL Select Switch on the rear of the VCR 5 Check to make sure that the reception is accept able VCR indicator VCR TV Selector REC TR Button INPUT SELECT Button CHANNEL Select Buttons PAUSE STILL Button TAPE SPEED Button EDITING A RECORDING 1 Press PLAY button and watch the program until the exact point is reached where you want the 6 Press the REC ITR button once new recording to start 2 Press PAUSE STILL button You are now recording the program you see on ota a A A 3 Press the REC ITR button once on the VCR or on 7 To continue to record this program while you the remote control The program material to be watch something else simply press VCR TV recorded will appear on the television selector to turn VCR indication off Set the 4 When you wish to start recording press channel selector on the television to the program PAUSE STILL button again The new program you want to watch material will directly follow the previously recorded material This feature is especially helpful during camera use so each segment of the recording becomes a continuous program 30 VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM VISS The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on this VCR
25. button until the MENU as illustrated appears on the TV screen PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP TO END PUSH MENU 2 Press 6 button to select the SET UP menu The SET UP menu will appear PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT TO END PUSH MENU 3 Press 1 button to select TV or CATV If your VCR is connected to a home antenna system select TV select CATV when your VCR is connected to a cable antenna Switching is performed between TV and CATV on the TV screen every time 1 button is pressed PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM CATV 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT TO END PUSH MENU 4 Press 2 button for channel setting The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner s memory After auto presetting is completed the lowest active channel number stays on AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING CHANNEL CATV TO END PUSH MENU Press the MENU button to return to the TV screen NOTE To check the presetting first set the TV to the VCR channel and press CHANNEL select button UP or DOWN to cycle to VCR tuner through all the channels you have stored in memory TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM CHANNEL MEMORY This feature allows you to manually add or remove channels from the channel scan
26. cation indication indication 34 AUTO REWIND in the record playback or fast forward mode the VCR automatically rewinds the tape at the end of tape The VCR will stop at the beginning of the tape AUTO MEMORY POWER SHUT OFF During rewind press POWER button once Rewind complete _ Auto Power off Press POWER button again to release AUTO MEMORY POWER SHUT OFF function lf the cassette has reached the end and goes into auto rewind the power will also off and eject the tape PLAYBACK WITH TV EQUIPPED WITH VIR If your television receiver is equipped with VIR it may be necessary to turn the VIR OFF when playing back the video tape Otherwise the color may be too bright too faint or even change VIDEO HEAD CLEANING Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted even though the TV program received is clear This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased Dirt accumulation on the head after long periods of use can cause these problems if high quality video tapes are used in this VCR the video heads should not normally require cleaning however it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left while playing back a tape the heads may require cleaning To clean the heads obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the cl
27. d is disconnected for longer than a few seconds the clock needs to be reset nN Te 22 RECORDING WHILE YOU ARE AWAY Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Refer to CLOCK SETTING on page 21 1 Insert the cassette NOTE Before starting check that the erase prevention tab is not missing If it is removed recording will not start 2 Set the program timer for the Menu program Number Program Mode Input Select Channel Tape Speed Record starting time Record stopping time Date on which to recording is to be made Refer to PROGRAM TIMER SETTING on pages 24 through 28 INPUT SELECT Button Number Buttons oi 8O00 3 Press POWER ON OFF button to OFF The TIMER indicator will appear on the VCR display NOTES 1 If the erase prevention tab is removed the cas sette is ejected automatically and the TAPE IN indicator will flash Stick a piece of cel lophane tape over the erase prevention hole on the cassette to enable recording 2 The TAPE IN indicator will flash if a cassette is not inserted TIMER indicator POWER ON OFF Button 4 The recording will start and the TIMER and the REC indicators will light at the time you have programmed NOTES 1 When the TIMER indicator is on your VCR can not be operated manually except POWER but ton 2 If the tape runs out if the end of the tape is reached during timer recording the mode will change auto
28. deo Cassette Recorders bearing the YHS mark Check to make sure you have the following acces sories before disposing of the packing material 1 75 ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor 75 300 ohm 2 Remote Control TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 3 Editing a recording lt 9 22 e504 e 30 Installation c cee ttt ttt tee ees 5 VHS Index search system VISS ee ae a ee a 31 Wiring diagram e t 5 sts eee eo eee aes 5 Visual search F Search and R Search 32 Antenna VCR connectionS eerstcrese 6 Pause Still ee eet ete tte tees 33 VCR TV connections seer t tt tte 7 Auto playback function crr rc te etter 33 Cable antenna CATV connections 8 Using the counter memory feature 34 On Screen Display ee a ee ee ee a ee ee ee 9 Auto rewind c cece e terete erecta 35 On Screen Menu features sss ttre rtees 10 Auto memory power shut off 35 Channel presetting Playback with TV equipped with VIR 35 By using the remote control 11 Video Head Cleaning rrrrrertt tee 35 Set your television to the VCR channel 13 Operating hints 2 268 ese e reste eee 36 Making a sample recording 14 VCR to VCR dubbing ers ttre 36 Identification and operation of controls 15 Troubleshooting cr rcs t ttre tees 37 Remote Control cece ttt ttt te eteee 18 Routine maintenance seer tt
29. e they exit from the product 83125A 14 15 16 17 18 Protective Attachment Plug The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection This is a safety feature see Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device If replacement of the plug is required be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANS I NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast an supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 131 1 FIGURE 131 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT lt GROUNDING GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEG ART 250 PART H S2898A
30. eaning tape as excessive use can shorten head life 35 OPERATING HINTS After you have finished using the VCR rewind eject and remove the cassette Place the cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust It is not necessary to rewind the cassette before removing it but if you do it will be ready to play or record the next time you use it Be sure the VCR CHANNEL selector is on the correct channel you wish to record The channel that is being recorded can always be checked by setting the television on the VCR channel 3 or 4 and setting the VCR TV selector to VCR Always reset the COUNTER to 0 00 00 when you start using a cassette Make a note on the cassette what number the COUNTER reads when the recording is finished if less than the full program material at the end of the first recording Any other locations on the tape can be noted on the cassette label also if desired so you can quickly locate them later VCR TO VCR DUBBING Do not attempt to hook up moure than one television set to the VCR for either recording or playback ERASE PREVENTION TAB If you wish to save a recording and prevent accidental erasure remove the erase prevention tab from the cassette This will prevent recording on the cassette Later if you wish to record stick two layers of cellophane tape over the opening If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend s favorite home recordings the foll
31. ess five digits two for the hour and two more for the minute and one more for AM or PM for NORMAL PROGRAM example oO a ae 9 oo for 7 30 PM PROGRAM 1 NOTE The present month day and year for the aE HUECOS H DATE for example 090193 for September 1 to STOP TIME Q7 30 PM WED TO END PUSH MENU 26 Press four digits two for the start month and two more for the start date for example 0 9 O 2 to begin NORMAL PROGRAM recording on September 2 The year and day of the PROGRAM 1 week are displayed automatically CH04 SPEED SP START TIME 06 00 PM STOP TIME 07 30 PM START DATE 09 02 93 THU TO END PUSH MENU NOTES To change an incorrect entry or an undesired entry proceed as follows 1 Press CLEAR button repeatedly until the digit to be changed flashes 2 Enter the correct number Press MENU to enter your program and return to the NORMAL PROGRAM menu display If the program preset time is past the PAST TIME CH ba eee SP PROGRAMMED message will blink on the screen START TIME 01 00 PM Return to the incorrect program and reprogram it with STOP TIME 01 30 PM the correct time ay rane ow iy PA li TIM RQGRA JE O IME P PRO GRAMM Press MENU again to return to the main menu display Additional program may be entered by repeating steps O If you are finished programming and you want to set the VCR to record the programs you have entered a make sure you have inserted a t
32. ill proceed to the end and automatically rewind if a segment is not selected for play and eject the tape REW Button EF Button as Number Buttons 0 through 9 Oi 8000 if t t 020 OO i 6 E LOCATING THE DESIRED PROGRAM VISS SEARCH You can locate the desired program and play it back automatically by designating the number of its VISS signal Up to the 99th VISS signal from the present position on the tape can be located 1 Press the VISS button once during playback 2 Press the numbered buttons 0 9 which corresponds to the number of VISS codes to be passed on the way to the VISS destination from the present tape location up to 99 codes can be detected on an individual tape 3 Press either the FF or REW button briefly The V SEARCH 00 appears on the screen When the desired VISS signal recorded section is found playback begins automatically ee ae VISUAL SEARCH F SEARCH AND R SEARCH When you press FF pp gt Forward SEARCH or REW lt d lt Reverse SEARCH button during play back the tape will be played back at a speed about 15 times faster than the normal playback speed EP POWER sway TWNCR recorded tape 9 times faster than the normal play O O O back speed LP recorded tape or 5 times faster cnn than the normal playback speed SP recorded tape and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape PICTURE SEARCH REW Button NE FF Button NOTE
33. ing 6 Instant Timer Recording ITR Qinsert a cassette Insert a cassette BTurn off power Recording will start automatically at the time you have selected Turn on TV and select CH3 or CH4 Select the channel to be recorded yAfter recording is started press REC ITR button for recording length which is selected as the button is pressed BPress MENU button Use these buttons to Program timer Press MENU button once again REC ITR LENGTH display button ITR STOP TIME 0 00 0 30 1 00 1 Select program mode 2 Normal program 3 Daily program 4 Weekly program 2 Input select 1 Tuner 2 A V T g i 3 Select channel Select the desired speed 8 30 9 00 20 presses 0 00 4 Select recording speed 1 SP 2 LP 3 EP 5 Select starting time 6 Select stopping time psc ana cane NOTE To cancel the ITR press the POWER ON OFF button or STOP button Lv SOF SER ORY ER aS SSS KS ESERIES ey oO os S 2 AAN 2 Di SS ee RES ROS aS ey Rey Sa SASS A BOOS SSS COR W AONA WARRANTY B For 90 days from the date of purchase Sears will repair any amp ss defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette amp amp recorder free of charge For one year from the date of amp 6 purchase Sears will supply at no charge replacement for Z defective parts The above warranty coverage applies only to video cassette a s recorde
34. lay CLOCK SET prompts you to select AM or PM DME 02 1577 Jace PM 2 A TO END PUSH MENU Press 1 for AM or 2 for PM for example 2 for PM The display flashes and prompts you to set the CLOCK SET date TIME 02 15 PM MONTHIDAY YEAR DATE ey a ci TIN TO END PUSH MENU Set the date by pressing six digits in order of month day and year for example 09 01 93 for September 1 1993 The day of the week will CLOCK SET appear when you have entered all six digits for TIME 02 15 PM the date NOTE Always press 0 before single digit MONTH DAY YEAR months and days DATE atts The VCR will not accept illogical time or date entries 13th month for example Now the display on the screen will show the TO END PUSH MENU correct time Press MENU button The display resumes the original menu PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5S PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP TO END PUSH MENU A Press MENU button once again to return to the TV screen To display the date and time press the DISPLAY button CLOCK SETTING NOTES l 1 The clock must be set to the correct time before programming the timer for unattended recording 2 When moving the VCR if the power cord is reconnected within a few seconds about 3 seconds there is no need to reset the clock a 3 If a power failure lasts more than a few seconds or if the power cor
35. layback a PLAY Button still picture can be seen To start again press PLAY l 3 button and the VCR will continue playback PAUSE STILL Button NOTES 1 The REC indicator will flash on the display panel of the VCR in the record pause mode 2 The tape recorded at LP mode will contain more noise and flagging than the tape recorded at SP or EP mode 3 When the PAUSE STILL mode continues for more than about 5 minutes the VCR will automatically change to stop mode to protect the tape AUTO PLAYBACK FUNCTION When a cassette with erase prevention tab removed is inserted playback will start automatically This automatic function eliminates the need for pressing PLAY button 1 Inserting a cassette into the Cassette Loading Slot automatically switches on the VCR s power Auto Power on 2 The VCR starts playback automatically Auto Playback 3 At the end of the tape the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning Auto Rewind 4 The cassette is ejected automatically when the tape has finished rewinding Auto Eject 5 Auto power off NOTE The cassette can be ejected when the EJECT button is pressed even if the VCR s power is OFF Auto Power off eject Erase Prevention Tab 33 USING THE COUNTER MEMORY FEATURE The tape counter on this VCR indicates the tape travel time in hours minutes and seconds during recording and playback The memory feature allows you to return to a specific spot
36. matically to STOP REWIND and EJECT in this order At that point power will cease to be supplied to prevent the recorded tape from being overlapped 3 If the TIMER indicator goes off it indicates that there has been a power interruption and the Time and Programming need to be reset 4 To stop the VCR during Timer Recording press POWER ON OFF button OFF 23 PROGRAM TIMER SETTING You must use the Remote Control This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 year For unattended recording the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the times to start and to end Things to know before starting if you try to set the program timer before setting the clock CLOCK SET mode appears on the TV screen Set the time and date before pro ceeding The buttons for programming the timer are on the remote control While you are programming the timer the Menu display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedures The display contents will be switched to the TV Number Buttons 0 through 9 screen automatically if it is left on without fur ther steps for about 3 minutes Make sure batteries are installed in the remote control Make sure a tape is in the VCR You can correct an error in the program any time before the last step by pressing CLEAR button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes and then by entering the corrections
37. nel The television receiver will now tune into the VCR channel Channel 3 or 4 For more detailed instructions consult your TV owners manual HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL NOTES 1 Be sure to install two AAA size batteries not supplied before use 2 Be aware of the polarity Remove the protect compartment cover comple MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 1 Insert the Cassette so the transparent window is up and the arrow toward the Cassette Loading Door until the VCR mechanism starts to pull the cassette into the opening NOTES 1 When the cassette is loaded the power is turned on automatically 2 Be sure to check that the erase prevention tab is not missing If it is removed the VCR goes into playback mode automatically Turn on TV and tune to the VCR Channel Channel 3 or 4 Press INPUT SELECT button on the remote control so as to select Channel Number Display Press Channel Select button wW or A on the remote control to select the channel to be recorded 019 COO Q 020 000 oi J O00 I Hi fk 5 Now press REC ITR button once on the VCR or on the remote control The REC indicator will light on the VCR display panel and you are now recording the program you see on your TV screen REC indicator REC ITR Button Record for a few minutes Press STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control and then REW button The tape will be rewound to
38. ng channels that do not require a cable con verter box ON SCREEN DISPLAY Cable Antenna a 2 Set Coupler IN Cable Converter OUT VHF ANT Use B position of A B switch for watching and or recording channels that require a cable converter box Set TV to channel 3 or 4 to match OUTPUT CHANNEL SET on back of VCR ON SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS Function of the DISPLAY button is when pressed to display the current time on the TV screen along with the operation mode the tape counter the counter memory and channel number The on screen overlays will appear momentarily as a clear indication that a main function or a channel has been changed with the remote control or at the VCR Whenever a function button Stop FF etc is pressed or when you change channels a 4 second OSD appears The function name and the channel number if tuned are displayed as a overlay for 2 seconds NOTE The on screen display will not be recorded CHANNEL DISPLAY FUNCTION DISPLAY TAPE SPEED DISPLAY SP LP EP DAY DISPLAY SUN SAT DATE DISPLAY CLOCK DISPLAY MONTH DAY YEAR 12 00 AM 11 59 PM Pressing DISPLAY button changes the TV screen in the following sequence 09 01 93 WED 02 15PM Press once Press twice Oye 02 18 P Press three times ON SCREEN MENU FEATURES You only need to press the MENU button on the remote cotrol Each number buttons are indicated next to the feature displayed on
39. o record signals coming from the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals NOTE This VCR can be used as an Audio deck when Input Select button is in AV position VCR TV SELECTOR Selects the program for viewing on your TV The VCR position the VCR indicator is on supplies a signal to your TV on Channel 3 or 4 depending on the RF Channel Select Switch setting With the PLAY button pressed the recorded tape program is supplied to the TV With the RECORD mode on the VCR the TV will display the program as it is being recorded The TV position the VCR indicator is off is used for regular TV operation when the VCR is not being used This position also allows you to record one channel while viewing another NOTES When the power is turned on the VCR TV selector is switched to the VCR mode automatically The VCR TV selector is switched to the VCR mode when PLAY button is pressed ewe TAPE SPEED BUTTON Changes tape speed in the recording mode Record and playback time is as follows TAPE SPEED Indicator Video Cassette T 160 160 min In the playback mode tape speed is automatically selected to match the recording speed SP LP EP 20 CLOCK SETTING By using the Remote Control Things to know before starting The clock uses the 12 hour system Be sure to set AM and PM correctly When the VCR and TV are turned on for the first time the clock will read
40. owing instructions can be used to connect on VCR to another for this purposed CONNECTIONS Connecting Cables are not supplied except as notated VCR 1 To playback J VCR 2 To record A VCR 1 To Play VIDEO OUT 1 Connect VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT of VCR 1 to VIDEO IN AUDIO IN of VCR 2 2 Set Input Select Button of VCR 2 to A V mode 3 Play the tape on VCR 1 and record it on VCR 2 pow ee TV ge mn VCR 2 To Record yy VIDEO IN NOTE lf you connect the VHF UHF OUTPUT connector of VCR 2 to the TV ANT connector as illustrated and press the VCR TV selector to turn the VCR indicator on the picture being dubbed by VCR 2 can be monitored 36 TROUBLESHOOTING Your Video Cassette Recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument It has been carefully checked and adjusted at the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems However should problems develop check the following points and take necessary corrective measures INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE Check Point amp Correction Cassette cannot be inserted into Cassette Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on Compartment cassette A cassette is already in the VCR Press POWER ON OFF button to OFF and then to ON again and then insert the cassette again RECORDING TV PROGRAM OFF THE AIR Symptom Check Point amp Correction No picture appears on tele
41. rs which are used for private household purposes amp TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY RETURN THE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE 5 UNITED STATES o This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may a g also have other rights which vary from state to state iS Sears Roebuck and Co D 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 oes i SOFAS EEEREN SPOS ON NZ aN mn SONOS x DEET EIET E LANZE N LATAA N ee ENANA SAN eee oe S054 Shey EROEREREROER AER RG VSI SRD PRIS OS eS Cry DRI Me Ne A A R i ero N ff pi ght a es NEAL OITA NA Bed ed AINKA ATANAN AAAA ENROL NE NG NOTRE EE NE SON on Ore NENT NO NCSI NG oT ROE RONEN A NOUN De ea aXe OK CON Oy ON eos Os ROK OK OK RO NSE De CX tee x P N 481 402A Printed in Korea
42. s not start at preset record starting time Set up recording time according to instructions Be sure the AM PM display is correct Press POWER ON OFF button off VCR does not start at preset record starting time The cassette has had the erase prevention tab The tape is ejected in the timer mode removed Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette POWER indication flashes Unplug the VCR after a few seconds put the plug in again REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Check Point amp Correction The VCR cannot be remotely controlled or the remote Weak or dead batteries control has short range ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your VCR is a highly sophisticated electro mechanical device It is normal for it to require routine cleaning and maintenance after approximately 1 000 hours of use The exact schedule will depend on the condition in which it is used The necessity of maintenance will generally be indicated by a slight degeneration in picture or sound quality Because of the delicate nature of VCR it is recommended that you take the VCR to a Sears Service Center to have it cleaned and restored to like new operation SEARS SERVICE Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained on Sears home entertainment products ha
43. the beginning Press PLAY button on the VCR or remote control The program you just recorded will be shown After playing press STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control PLAY Button STOP Button REMOTE CONTROL IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS Now that you have experienced the simple operation of your VCR let s get familiar with the complete operation of your VCR and all its capabilities VHF UHF OUTPUT 75 ohm round Cable Connector connects to this output Opposite end of cable connects to the television through the Antenna Splitter not sup plied AUDIO IN When this AUDIO IN jack receive audio signals from a Video Camera or another VCR the INPUT SELECT button must be in the A V position If you select A V AV indicator appears on the screen VIDEO IN For connection from another VCR video camera or other video equipment VHF UHF INPUT Lead wire from antenna connects to this 75 ohm input 15 VIDEO OUT Permits video connection of your unit to a monitor or another VCR AUDIO OUT The audio that is supplied to the television is also available at this jack It can be connected to an external amplifier RF CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH Slide the switch to CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV This is the VCR channel on your television set POWER ON OFF BUTTON Press to turn the power on The indicator will illuminate
44. the OSD menu When you select a feature turn to the section in this manual and read the tull description accompanying the instruction there SET UP MENU DISPLAY Your VCR allows remote control adjustment of several additional feature options You can use the SET UP menus to select the functions that best fit your porsonal needs To display this menu press MENU then press 6 on the remote control MAIN MENU First PUSH SELECTION NUMBER Press MENU 1 CLOCK SET 2 NORMAL PROGRAM 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 SET UP TO END PUSH MENU PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT Then press 6 SET UP MENU TO END PUSH MENU TV SYSTEM DISPLAY The TV SYSTEM feature is used for manually setting the video recorder tuner to match your antenna system Broadcast band TV Select TV if your antenna system provides only UHF and VHF channels Regular cable band CATV Select CATV if your antenna system is a cable TV line with or without a cable converter decorder box Check with your cable supplier to determine your type of system To set the TV SYSTEM to TV or CATV press 1 on the remote control in the SET UP menu display PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 TV SYSTEM 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 LANGUAGE SELECT Press au 1 ul to change TO END PUSH MENU AUTO CHANNEL SET DISPLAY See the CHANNEL PRESETTING Described on page 11 L
45. tion otherwise required in item 5 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 11 12 13 WAS ah lt a Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s ins
46. tructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Alternate Warnings This product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point wher
47. ttt tes 38 Clock setting By using the remote control 21 Sears Service s erect terete eees 38 Recording while you are away 23 How to order repair parts 00007 38 Program timer setting Specifications Be ae Sgt eat it E es GES tae ae tas sera we a at eee You must use the remote control aa ee e ee 24 Features ccc ccc tte instant Timer Recording ITR ccc ccc 29 Warranty ccssc src Rear Cover Recording one program while viewing Another foal ies ae Bs tgs aaa Wise ate Ie Apa Ie Leh es ta Ret eae BNO ee 8 18 6 30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS iF Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleantng Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Exception A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning descrip
48. ur VCR on the top of or under the TV receiver may result in interference appearing on the TV screen when the VCR is on If this occurs move the VCR to a position alongside the TV receiver WIRING DIAGRAM To use your VCR connect it with your TV receiver and antenna system as illustrated below Antennas CATV From Cable Company From ANT o To VCR VCR i POWER MSTOP AEJECT TAPE IN REC TIMER VCR GoldStar oo O _ See ANTENNA VCR CONNECTIONS on page 6 See VCR TV CONNECTIONS on page 7 See CABLE ANTENNA CATV CONNECTIONS on page 8 5 ANTENNA VCR CONNECTIONS ANTENNAS WITH ONE LEAD Combined VHF UHF 75 ohm Coaxial round Cable ef CAP a 300 ohm Twin lead Flat Cable To IN FROM ANT Antenna Adaptor 300 ohm to 75 ohm not supplied as aes as i r n 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver 2 Identify the type of cable from your antenna If it is a round cable as illustrated it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable This cable will connect directly to If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable connect it to the Antenna Adaptor 800 ohm to 75 ohm not supplied and slip the Adaptor onto the IN FROM ANT terminal The Adaptor does not screw onto the VCR it just slips over the connector the connector marked IN FROM ANT on your VCR ANTENNA WITH SEPARATE VHF UHF LEADS VHF Antenna UHF Antenna 300
49. ving the parts tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Now that you have purchased your Video Cassette Recorder should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center or Sears Roebuck and Co store Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit When ordering parts by mail selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at current selling prices and you will be billed accordingly The Model Number will be found on the rear of cabinet Always mention the Mode Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Video Cassette Recorder WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 1 NAME of ITEM Sears Video Cassette Recorder 2 MODEL NUMBER 3 PART DESCRIPTION 38 SPECIFICATIONS Video input Video output Audio input Audio output Tape speed Fast forward Rewind time Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions Weight FEATURES DA Two Head System On screen program review On screen display of function Instant Timer Recording ITR Rapid picture search Freeze function in 3 speeds Quick start play VHS Index Search System VISS Real time counter Auto power shut off 181 Channel Frequency Synthesizer Tuner 8 Program 1 year Programmability Auto power and playback functions Record play visual search in 3 speeds SP
50. vision screen Press VCR TV selector to turn the VCR indicator on Set the television to the same channel selected on the RF Channel Select Switch Channel 3 or 4 A picture appears on television screen but is not Adjust the Tuning Control on television to obtain clear best picture The VCR will not go into the recording mode even when the REC ITR on the VCR or on the remote control are pressed The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed Stick a piece of cellophane tape over erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette PLAYBACK OF PRE RECORDED CASSETTE Check Point amp Correction Set the television to the VCR channel 3 or 4 depending upon the selected channel on the RF Channel Select Switch Try different cassette tape Take VCR to Sears Service Center for service Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture Adjust TRACKING control button W or A to work properly with VCR Color is too bright too faint or changes 37 No picture appears on television screen when PLAY button is pressed No picture but audio is clear Interference on playback picture Picture bends at top of screen CLOCK Symptom Check Point amp Correction Clock displays on the screen Reset time according to instructions Power has been interrupted VCR doe
51. ystem of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Diagram No 1 fo ON To IN FROM ANT peat Cable Converter To OUT TO TV CH3 or 4 on PLAY This hook up permits the recording of cable chan To watch the playback picture from the VCR set the nels except for scrambled channels At the same A B Switch to the A position time you may watch any cable channel selected by the cable converter with A B Switch in B position Diagram No 2 IN Cable Antenna Cable Coens re 2 Set Coupler f f Nn AB Switch To OUT TO TV CH3 or 4 This hook up permits the recording of any NOTES channel including scrambled premium channels 1 The 2 Set Coupler and the A B Switch are not At the same time you may view any channel except supplied and should be purchased locally The those that are scrambled To view scrambled chan cable converter is normally supplied by the cable nels put the A B Switch in the A position In this company position you cannot watch one channel and record 2 There are other possible connections than shown another To use this hook up you should have a here Their use depends upon the type of cable cable compatible television receiver system you have and on the type of equipment you wish to connect Please consult with your local Sears Store or Service Department Diagram No 3 To OUT TO Tv Use A position of A B switch for watching and or recordi
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