Page 1: Table Of Contents
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ... MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Record the Model Number and Serial Num- ber of your VCR. The Model Number and the Serial number are on the rear panel. Model No. Serial No. Keepthese numbers for future use.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE MOISTURE. WARNING: SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)F_O USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE NEL. The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1.
Page 3 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPM NEC - NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE $2898A charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re- quirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A) 14. Lightning-For added protection for this video 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.
Page 4: Precautions
The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Page 5: Features
Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Auto Power On and Off System- Automatically turns the VCR on as you insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind, and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached.
Page 6: Supplied Accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote 2ontrolUnit PART NO. (UREMT30SR003) NOTES: • If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and contact the parts department for ordering. • Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators (Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items.
Page 7 5 F.FWD button-Press to advance the tape, or to view video in forward direction at a faster than nor- mal speed. Press PLAY button to return VCR to nor- mal playback speed. 6 PAUSE/STILL button- Press to temporarily stop the tapeduring recordingor to view a still picture during playback.
Page 8: Remote Control Operation
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can operate most of your VCR's functions from the Remote Control (included). The buttons on the Remote Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR. ! ! [0,%,m mu:i a a [o]u...
Page 9 @HN_NEL MENU SELECT RE.NO PLAY F.FWD PAUSEJ_TILL • I_k'JlIt*;1 IIIIIII_[ltll Hi I De;y;11 Ii il DIq I P[,,,1 Open the battery compartment cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. r-rl Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery com- partment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.
Page 10: Antenna]Cable System Connections
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS combination (3)Connect oi_c end of the COAXIAL CABLE (,sup- plied) to the ANT. OUT jack of the VCR. (4)Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE (supplied) to the antenna/cable jack of your TV. VHF/UHF...
Page 11 (2)Reconnect the cable to the ANT. IN terminal of the VCR. [Back of the TV] NOTE: The connection of an indoor antenna to a VCR may not always give acceptable TV Reception. (4)Connect onc end of the COAXIAL CABLE (sup- plied) to the ANT. OUT terminal of the VCR.
Page 12 Connect the editing (recording) VCR, the source (playing) VCR and your TV using the following diagram. NOTE: You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel at editing(recording) VCR instead of using acks on the back.
Page 13: Controlling Vcr Input & Output
CONTROLLING When the VCR is in the Playback mtxie, or when the TV/VCR button is in the VCR position, your TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. Set the 3CH/4CH selector switch to the station that is not used fornormal broadcasts in your area;...
Page 14: Channel Memory Programming
NOTES: • Follow the steps below, once. Repeat it only if there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 3 seconds. In these cases, since the programmed channels are erased, the VCR will prompt you with "--:--"...
Page 15 Use this proccdurc to delete from memory the chalmcls yt)tl .t) longcr lccclvc or seldom watch and to manually add to memory previously deleted channels. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) •...
Page 16: Setting The Clock
• VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the "IV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 17: To Change The Language
TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE • VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 18: Viewing And Recording The Same
PROGRAM • VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 19: Recording One Program While
VCR tuned to the channel you want to record). AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven events to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a ! year period.
Page 20 In_OGnAM HUMBleR 1 CHANNEL :,,,_,,,--=I,,,, Select item I(ONCE) with START TIME TIME _ _-:"- TAPE SPEED number buttons. DATE TIME CHANNEL digits flash. PROGRAM _MBER START T_*.,. TIME._" Enter your desired CHAN- TAPESPEED ON_ _IME PROGRAM DATE NEL with number buttons. ONE TIME_M I_GBAM Enter your desired HOUR...
Page 21 3 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings are lost. • If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. The "[]" in- dicator will flash.
Page 22: Quick Set Program
You may set the VCR to start and end recording one program PROGRAM button on the VCR. It is easy for you to set the timer for recording today's TV program. * VCR power must be on to set Quick Set Program.
Page 23 3 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. The "1_" in- dicator will flash.
Page 24: Index Search
NOTES: • VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 25: Time Search
• VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) •...
Page 26: Blank Search
• Tape must be fully rewound. • VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 27: Setting The Remaining Time
NOTES: • VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 28: Just-In Time Recording
JUST-IN TIME RECORDING This function allows you to fully utilize the available tape length for timer recording. The VCR calculates the remaining tape amount and then adjusts the tape speed from SP to SLP as needed. If it is suspected that the end of the tape will be reached before the reserved program ends (as long as SP mode is kept all the way), set recording mode to AUTO.
Page 29: Otr (One ]:Ouch Recording)
• Each time you press OTR button, you will extend the recording time by 30 minutes at a time up to 8-hours (or to the end of the tape). • When OTR button is pressed 18 times, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately and the VCR power will be turned off.
Page 30: Playback
The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely. • VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) •...
Page 31: Rental Play
• VCR Power must be on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press the TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display.
Page 32: Counter Memory
Press STOP button when re- cording or playback is com- ISTO pleted ... (If the counter is not displayed, press SELECT button so that the counter appears on the VCR display or on the TV screen.) (.m.,., To activate the counter memory function, press RE- WIND button.
Page 33: Special Features
One Touch Recording. • When the tape is rewound to the preset memory po- sition, the tape will not eject and the VCR will not turn off. I Slow Motion Press SLOW button to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion.
Page 34: Video Cassette Tape
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. • Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. The table below shows the recording/playback ing "1"-60, T -120 or T-160 tapes in the SP, LP or SLP...
Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding ACTION columns to remedy the problem. SYMPTOM Power cord is not connected.
Page 36: Maintenance
• Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to Sears Authorized Service Center for servicing. SEARS SERVICE...
Page 37: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Television system : NTSC, TV standard Video head : Rotary 4-head Double Azimuth : l/2inch Tape width Tape speed : 33.35mm/sec. : 16.67mm/sec. : 11.12mm/sec. Tuner channel : #2~#13 : # 14~#69 Cable channel 5A, A-5 - A-l, A ~ W+84 Built-in VHF converter RF converter VHF Channel 3 or 4.
Page 38 MEMO - 38 - _ _ ,A, ,k-k 5B24...
Page 39 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For information on purchasinga Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire...
Page 40 Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center/Department. IWARRANTYJ For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette re- corder, free of charge, For one year from the date of pur- chase, Sears will supply, at no charge, replacement for defective parts.

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