Optimus Model 59 4-Head VCR (160-0629) Features Faxback Doc. # 17632 The Optimus Model 59 4-Head VHS HQ Hi-Fi Stereo VCR 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 123 cable channels. Your VCR's full-function universal remote control and on-screen programming make it easy to use. The Model 59's stereo Hi-Fi feature delivers CD-quality stereo sound for audio/video or audio-only recordings. Your VCR includes these features: RECORDING/PLAYBACK VCR Plus+ Timer Recording - lets you set the VCR to automatically record programs by using the PlusCode numbers published in most television program schedules. Your VCR automatically selects the channel you want to record, so you don't have to manually select it. 19 Micron Record/Play Head - provides enhanced picture quality at the EP (Extended Play) playback speed. Quick Timer Recording - lets you immediately start a recording that automatically stops after the length of time you select. Four Double-Azimuth Video - provide superior picture quality and special Heads effects compared to standard single-azimuth four-head VCRs. A.I. Picture Video noise - reduces noise on the screen when playing back Reduction System an older (worn) or partially damaged tape. Auto Tracking System - automatically adjusts tracking when you start playback. 1-Year, 8-Event, Digital - lets you program the VCR to make up to eight Timer unattended recordings (daily, weekly, or one- time) within a 1-year period. Automatic Playback/Rewind/ - automatically plays, rewinds, and ejects a Eject tape. Fast-Response System - positions the tape next to the playback/record head for immediate playback or recording. Index Search - let you quickly locate the beginning of a specific recording. Skip Search and Instant - lets you quickly search a tape forward or Replay backward for a specific scene, replay the scene, then resume playback. Real-Time Counter with - displays the actual length of time a tape Memory plays or records, and allows you to mark and return to a location on the tape. TUNING 179 Channel, Digital-PLL - lets you select up to 68 VHF and UHF channels Tuner (2-69) and up to 123 cable channels. Cable Box Tuner - lets you set the VCR so it sends signals to many brands of cable box and automatically select the channel you want to record, to avoid having to manually select the channel while recording. Tuner Memory Programming - automatically stores all the active channels in your area into memory. TAPE CONTROL Shuttle Dial - lets you rewind and fast-forward the tape with a single control. Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion/Quick-Motion Automatic Rewind OTHER FEATURES Multichannel Television Sound - decodes stereo broadcasts for listening or (MTS) (Model 59 only) recording. The Model 59 can also receive and record a secondary audio program (SAP) that accompanies some MTS broadcasts. Trilingual On-Screen - provides helpful instructions on the TV Programming screen for setting the clock, program timers, and quick timer recording. You can select English, French, or Spanish instructions. Universal Remote Control - lets you control your VCR as well as many TVs and cable boxes produced by other manufacturers. Memory Sentinel - protects clock settings, tuner programming information, and timer memory settings for about 1 hour in case a power failure occurs or the power cord is unplugged. Automatic/Manual Clock - lets you set the VCR to automatically Setting update its clock using signals broadcast by stations that transmit an EDS (Extended Data Service) signal. You can also manually set the clock. NOTE: EDS is a service provided by some broadcasters to transmit various types of information including the current time. If no broadcasters in your area transmit EDS signals, automatic clock setting will not work. Automatic DST (Daylight Saving - Lets you set the VCR to automatically Time) Adjustment adjust the displayed time for Daylight Saving Time. Mode Lock - prevents young children from operating the VCR and prevents you from accidentally changing the operation mode. Automatic Head Cleaning System - cleans the VCR's video heads each time you insert and eject a tape, to preserve beautiful sound and picture quality. Front and Rear Audio/Video - let you quickly connect an audio/video Input Jacks device such as a camcorder to the VCR without disconnecting other devices. This unit has S-video output. It can record both in the SP and EP mode using VCR+. (IR-06/19/96)