MODEL 100 4-Head (160-0618) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 15690 VHS Stereo Hi-Fi VCR INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROL'S BATTERIES The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied) for operation. We recommend alkaline batteries (Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552). Install the batteries as outlined below. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover in the directions of the arrow. 2. Place two fresh AA batteries in the compartment, observing the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked in the compartment. 3. Replace the compartment cover. NOTE: If the remote control does not work or operates erratically, replace both batteries. CAUTION: Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that can damage electronic circuits. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Some of the remote control's buttons are duplicated on the VCR's front panel. You can use these buttons to perform identical procedures either at the VCR or by remote control. The following special-function buttons appear only on the remote control. To use the remote control, point it at the VCR and press the desired button(s). 1. MODE LOCK Button - Press to activate the mode lock function. See "Mode Lock." 2. Number Buttons - Allows direct selection of any channel within the tuner's range. See "How the VCR's Tuner Works." You can also use these buttons to set the clock or enter timer information. 3. PROG Button - Use to set the clock and automatic program timers. This button is explained in detail in "Setting the Clock" and "Automatic Timer Recording." 4. CHECK Button - Press to check automatic timer program contents. 5. ON SCREEN Button - Press to display the current VCR operation mode information on your TV screen. 6. CH DOWN and UP Press to scan all memorized channels. You can also Buttons - use this button to adjust tracking, move the cursor in clock or timer setting, or set the minutes in quick timer recording. The + and - buttons on the VCR have the same functions as these buttons. 7. CANCEL Button - Press to reset the counter to 0:00.00. You also use this button to cancel QTR or repeat playback. 8. SP/LP/EP Button - Press to select the desired recording speed. (The corresponding tape indicator lights.) See "Tape Selection." 9. DISPLAY Button - Press to change the VCR display to show the tape counter, the clock, or the channel number. 10. QTR START TIME Use to set the quick timer recording. See "Quick and RECORD Timer Recording." Buttons - 11. F-ADV Button - Press during freeze-frame to advance the picture one frame at a time. See "Frame Advance." 12. SLOW, UP, and Press SLOW during playback to start slow motion. DOWN Buttons - To vary the slow-motion speed, press DOWN or UP. The DOWN and UP buttons also activate the index search function. See "Special Functions." 13. x2 Button - Press during playback to double the playback speed. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. See "Quick Motion." 14. REPEAT Button - Press during playback to activate the repeat function. See "Repeat Playback." 15. ZERO BACK Press to select the counter memory function. See Button - "Real-Time Counter with Memory." SETTING THE CLOCK Use the remote control to set the clock. Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer and quick timer recording. We suggest you refer to a TV or radio station to obtain the correct time. In the following example, the clock is set to 9:30 p.m. December 4, 1991. 1. Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 2. Turn on your TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's OUTPUT CHANNEL switch (located on the back of the VCR). Then, press TV/VCR so that VCR appears on the VCR's display. The TV screen shows a blue display. NOTE: If you use a TV monitor, be sure to set it to the video mode. 3. Press PROG on the remote control. a. If you are setting the clock after plugging in the VCR, the clock- setting mode automatically appears on the TV screen. b. If you are not setting the clock for the first time after plugging in the VCR, the menu display appears on the TV screen. Press 3 to enter the clock-setting mode. 4. Press the remote control's number buttons to set the correct date. (Press 1, 2, 0, 4, 9, and 1 to set December 4th, 1991, for example.) Precede a single-digit entry with 0. If you press a wrong number button, move the cursor to the wrong entry using CH UP/DOWN ON the remote control or CURSOR UP/DOWN on the VCR and press the correct button. 5. Press the number buttons to set the correct hour and minute. (Press 0, 9, 3, and 0 to set 9:30, for example.) 6. Press 1 to select AM or press 2 to select PM. Your VCR uses an AM/PM clock. 7. Review the entered information. If it is correct, press PROG. The clock-setting mode display changes to the normal display. If the information is not correct, move the cursor to the wrong entry and enter the correct information. Press PROG to store the information. NOTES: If you enter an invalid date or time (for example, 13:00 for the time), the cursor returns to the incorrect setting when you press PROG. Enter the correct date or time. Seconds begin counting at 00 when you press PROG. If you do not enter anything for over 60 seconds, the display returns to the normal display. If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading, unplug the power cord for about 5 minutes. Then, plug it back in. (LB/all-06/19/95)