Sears LXI series 580.53484390 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sears Manuals
  4. VCR
  5. LXI series 580.53484390
  6. Owner's manual
Sears LXI series 580.53484390 Owner's Manual

Sears LXI series 580.53484390 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
$111|$
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL
NO.
580.53484390
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Read this booklet so you will be
able to enjoy all the features in your
video cassette recorder.
Record in space provided below
the Model No. and the Serial No.
as found on the rear of your video
cassette recorder.
Model No.
Serial No.
Retain this information for future
reference.
,_o_
@ @@
@ ®
_®_
n
IjII I
I II,.
_1
©
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
Operation
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179.
U.S.A.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Sears LXI series 580.53484390

Summary of Contents for Sears LXI series 580.53484390

  • Page 1 Model No. and the Serial No. VIDEO CASSETTE as found on the rear of your video cassette recorder. RECORDER Model No. Operation Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179. U.S.A.
  • Page 2 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK important operating and maintenance (servicing) DO NOT OPEN instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (You must use the remote control) ..Troubleshooting ......VCR PlusH+ Programming ....Routine maintenance ....Quick-Set Recording (QSR) ....Sears Service ......Recording one program while viewing Another ....... How to order repair parts ....Specifications ......Editing a recording ...... Features ......
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions-All safety 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.
  • Page 5 Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects Protective Attachment Plug-The product is of any kind into this product through openings equipped with an attachment plug having as they may touch dangerous voltage points overload protection. This is a safety feature. or short-out parts that could result in a fire or See Instruction Manual for replacement or electric shock.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Placing your 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.

  • Page 7: Antenna/Vcr Connections

    ANTENNANCR CONNECTIONS ANTENNAS WITH ONE LEAD (Combined VHF-UHF) i_,. _,. ® _____JD0000DU000 00______lf_ I_o_._ "_ "_ ,.r_._ ouch, O000DOOODODUO OlO O0_ • __J_l II _ To "IN FROM ANT" 75-ohm Coaxial (round) Cable 300-ohm Twin-lead Flat Cable 1. Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna "IV receiver.

  • Page 8: Vcr/Tv Connections

    VCR/TV CONNECTIONS Q nonnnnno I oE LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IE I llllllllllllLlll = I_ IIIIIIIIIIIIIII_ To "OUT TO TV" 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor (accessory number 1,) Antenna Splitter (75-ohm to VHF/UHF 300- ohm) (not supplied) VHFIN TV Antenna Terminals 1. Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable...

  • Page 9: Cable Antenna (Catv) Connections

    If you connect your VCR like this, set the A-B switch you wish to connect. Please consult with your to the A position for VCR Plus+ programming. local Sears Store or Service Department.

  • Page 10: On Screen Display

    Diagram No. 3 Cable Antenna ] Coupler "IN FROM ANT" "_1 Converter I Cable VHF ANT To "OUT TO TV" __ I RI- Use A position of A-B switch for watching and /or Use B position of A-B switch for watching and/or recording channels...

  • Page 11: On Screen Menu Features

    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 the OSD menu. When you select a feature turn to the section in this manual and read the full description accompanying the instruction there.
  • Page 12 COLOR MENU SELECT DISPLAY • Press "1" for ENGLISH or "2" for SPANISH. on screen display color of this VCR can be changed between 4 color. LANGUAGE SELECT • Press "5" when the SET UP menu is displayed. PUSH SELECTION NUMBER PUSH SELECTION NUMBER 1 ENGLISH 2 SPANISH...
  • Page 13 AUDIO MODE DISPLAY For normal operation, the display should be in the STEREO position. The VCR will then record The VCR has two separate audio recording systems STEREO program when available, and record the high quality "VHS Hi-Fi" system and standard mono program IF NOT IN STEREO.

  • Page 14: Channel Presetting

    CHANNEL PRESETTING (By using the Remote Control) This VCR is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels (VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125), but channel presetting is required as described below after "ANTENNA/VCR CONNECTIONS"...
  • Page 15 TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM CHANNEL MEMORY 3. Press "1'° button to select "TV" or "CATV". If your This feature allows you to manually add or remove VCR is connected to a home antenna system, channels from the channel scan. To do so, please select "TV", select "CATV"...

  • Page 16: Set Your Television To The Vcr Channel

    SET YOUR TELEVISION TO THE VCR CHANNEL 1. Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is NOTES: one of the TV stations in your area. If Channel 3 • If the range is short, try new batteries. is used in your area, set your "IV to Channel 4. •...

  • Page 17: Making A Sample Recording

    MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 1. Insert the Cassette so the transparent window is 5. Now, press "RECORD" and "PLAY(x2)" buttons on the VCR or one "RECORD" button on the up and the arrow toward the Cassette Loading remote control. The " _E__"indication appears on Door until the VCR mechanism starts to pull the cassette into the opening.

  • Page 18: Identification And Operation Of Controls

    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. AUDIO IN (R and L) and VIDEO IN These jacks are used to receive signals from another device (such as a camcorder or another VCR).
  • Page 19 FRONT LOADING DOOR "POWER" ON/OFF BUTTON a cassette is inserted, loading will be Press to turn the power on. The indicator will completed automatically and Cassette indicator illuminate. To turn the unit off, press the button ( _'"_ ) will light. again.
  • Page 20 "REW" REWIND/ "FF" FAST FORWARD/ "VISUAL SEARCH" REVERSE SEARCH "VISUAL SEARCH" FORWARD SEARCH Press "REW" button during Stop or Fast forward Press "FF" button during Stop or Rewind mode, and mode and fast rewinding starts. fast forwarding starts. " PEN " indication appears on the Display. "...
  • Page 21 INDICATORS OF VCR DISPLAY NOTE: All indicators will not light up at one time. The indicator panel brightness is increased when the VCR power is ON and lowered when the VCR power is OFF. (I) CASSETTE IN/TAPE RUN INDICATORS AUDIONIDEO (A/V) INDICATOR --Cassette-In Indicator...

  • Page 22: Unified Remote Control

    UNIFIED 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. The remote control provided with the VCR may also be used to operate the TV. Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR.
  • Page 23 VCR/TV MODE SELECT SWITCH Set to '"VCR" position to operate the VCR. Set to "'IV" position to operate the "IV. For example, when this switch is set to "VCR" position and you press the POWER button, you can turn the VCR power on and off. When this switch is set to "TV"...
  • Page 24 _TV CONTROL BUTTONS These buttons control the -IV volume up/down and muting. • MUTE BUTTON To turn the sound off. Press again and the sound will return. • VOLUME BUTTONS (UP/DOWN) Press either VOLUME UP or DOWN button to change the sound level. "EJECT"...
  • Page 25 QSR BUTTONS Quick Set Recording (QSR) allows you to record one program for up to 9 hours without using the program timer. --QSR LENGTH BUTTON Used to select the length of the recording time. --QSR START BU'R'ON Used to select the QSR start time setting. "100"...
  • Page 26 CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN BUTTON To switch the display between the counter, remaining tape time, and clock modes. NOTE: To "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button does not work when the tape is not "inserted. COUNTER "RESET" BUTTON The readout of the tape counter will return "0:00:00" when this button is pressed. ,OSD (On Screen Display) FUNCTION BUTTONS MENU BUTTON EJECT...

  • Page 27: Clock Setting (By Using The Remote Control)- •26

    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.) eWhen you first plug in your VCR, the clock will MUTE W_ C_V_ read"...
  • Page 28 Set the hour by pressing two number buttons on CLOCK SET the remote control and two more for the minute (for example, 0 2 15 for 2:15). The display TIME 02:1_ !-/ prompts you to select AM or PM. ____/M=I 1 'pMV__,___ i_ Press "1"...

  • Page 29: Calendar

    CALENDAR A perpetual calendar, from 1992 to 2091, is available for display. If 88 is entered for the year, the selected month for 2088 will be displayed. If 00 is entered, a month from the year 2000 will be displayed. If 49 is entered, a month from 2049 will be displayed.

  • Page 30: Recording While You Are Away

    RECORDING WHILE YOU ARE AWAY (You can use Programmable Timer or VCR Plus+) 3. Press "POWER" ON/OFF button to OFF. The Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time. (Refer to "CLOCK SETTING" on page 26.) TIMER indication "...

  • Page 31: Program Timer Setting (You Must Use The Remote Control)

    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 •...
  • Page 32 Press MENU to return to first screen as shown. PUSH SELECTION NUMBER Press "2" to enter a NORMAL program, "3" to 1 CLOCK SET enter a DAILY program, or "4" to enter 2 NORMAL PROGRAM WEEKLY program. 3 DAILY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM Normal event...
  • Page 33 _) Press two digits for the channel to be recorded (for example, "0" "4" for channel 4). The display NORMAL PROGRAM will prompt you to select a recording speed. PROGRAM 1 \ I / OH 04 SPEED ..I //1\ --SP=I LP=2 EP=3-- AUTO=4...
  • Page 34 _) Press four digits, two for the start month and two more NORMALPROGRAM for the start date, (for example, "0" "9" "0" "2" to begin recording on September 2). The year and day of the PROGRAM 1 week are displayed automatically. CH 04 SPEED START TIME 06:00...
  • Page 35 ERASING A TIMER PROGRAM NORMALPROGRAM 1. Press "MENU" button on the remote control to PROGRAM 1 display the menu. CH 04 SPEED 2. Press "5" to erase a program. (Program Review) START TIME 06:00 PM 3. Press "5" again if you want to review the next STOP TIME 07:30 PM program information.

  • Page 36: Vcr Plush+ Programming

    VCR Plus TM PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION TO VCR Plus After initial up , the Plus+" programming feature lets you program the VCR for Tuesday unattended recordings by entering a Plus Code" 11AMRAM number. The Plus Codes are published in the TV (]]_ COLLEGE BASKETBALL;...
  • Page 37 VCR Plus -I-ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS The Channel Mapping instructions for VCR Plus+ vary depending on how you have connected your antenna or cable-TV system to the VCR. Shown below are recommended hook-ups for VCR timer recordings. Match the picture below with your hook-up and then follow the mapping instructions on the page(s) indicated. Direct connection from either a home antenna Cable-TV connection that requires cable box for some channels.
  • Page 38 VCR Plus -F CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION TO MAP CHANNELS Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if you have your VCR connected as shown Connection A on the previous page. _]_ Make sure that you have selected the correct -FV system (I-V or CATV).
  • Page 39 Channel Line-up Chart Page from TV Usting Showing The screen that appears next lists all of the VCR from Cable Company Plus+ Guide Channels Plus+ guide numbers that you receive through your GUIDE Channel Channel CATV cable or antenna system. Channel Name Name...
  • Page 40 VCR PlusT"-I-CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if Press 2 for the CABLE BOX CHANNEL Map- you have your VCR connected as shown ping. connection B on page 36. This screen only appears for cable-TV systems. It will not appear if you set the TV/CATV function TO MAP CHANNELS to TV position when you autoprogrammed...
  • Page 41 VCR PlusTM-F CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if Press 3 to begin Channel Mapping process. The you have your VCR connected as shown following will appear on the TV screen. connection C on page 36. Since you are using an A-B switch with a cable box, CHANNELSOURCE SELECT...
  • Page 42 After have determined which channel The example below may help you determine where the numbers can be found and in which column they numbers need to be entered, repeatedly press the CHANNEL up or down button to position the belong. first guide channel number on the line marked A.
  • Page 43 VCR Plush'+ PROGRAMMING IMPORTANT: Before you try to record with VCR Press number button "1", "2" or "3" to choose Plus+ for the first time, be sure you have completed which type of program you want to record. The any map described on the previous pages. will then display...
  • Page 44 Checking and Clearing VCR Plush+ program Programs can be checked (or cleared) whenever the Press the number button "2" again if you want to VCR is turned on. review the next program information. When there is no pregram in the VCR, if you O Press the VCR Plus+ button twice on the remote press "2"...

  • Page 45: Quick-Set Recording (Qsr)

    QUICK SET RECORDING (QSR) Quick Set Recording allows you to make simplified timer recording without using the program timer. There are two simplified methods explained below. • FOR QSR RECORDING 1. Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time. "POWER"...
  • Page 46 NOTES: EXAMPLE: CURRENT TIME 01:09 PM e The timer display will show the present time START Button START display during Quick Set Recording. (QSR START TIME) You may change the duration by pressing QSR LENGTH button repeatedly. 1 press 01:30 PM Select the length time within 5 seconds, otherwise 2 presses 02:00 PM...

  • Page 47: Recording One Program While Viewing Another

    RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER 1. Insert the cassette (one with erase prevention tab 8. If you want to periodically check what you are intact) into cassette loading door. recording, simply set the channel selector on the 2. Press "TAPE SPEED" button to select the desired television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) and press speed.

  • Page 48: Vhs Index Search System (Viss)

    VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (VISS) The VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM enables you to locate the beginning of any recording made on this VCR. Whenever a recording is begun, an invisible INDEX mark is recorded on the tape. This feature makes o gg use of viss signals to search out a specified tape "REW"...
  • Page 49 • 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. voL c_w*r_ _,_, 1.

  • Page 50: Visual Search (F-Search And R-Search)

    VISUAL SEARCH (F-SEARCH AND R-SEARCH) When you press "FF(,, )" (Forward SEARCH) "REW(,< )" (Reverse SEARCH) button during I'0' playback, the tape will be played back at a speed vcL c_.,_L about 15 times faster than the normal playback speed (EP recorded tape), 9 times faster than the "REW"...

  • Page 51: Pause/Still

    PAUSE/STILL When "PAUSE/STILL" button is pressed during recording. "_E[P- " will appear and the VCR will stop recording. This feature can be used for eliminating unwanted station breaks or program material while o O0 _, 0 recording a TV program or when using a camera from one scene to another.

  • Page 52: Slow

    SLOW When you press "SLOW" button during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 1/6 times through 1/32 times slower than the normal speed becomes slower. When you press "SLOWv " button, the speed becomes slower. When you press "SLOWA "...

  • Page 53: Using The Counter Memory Feature

    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 on the cassette after recording playing.

  • Page 54: Hi-Fi Audio Sound System

    Hi-Fi AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM This VCR is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and playback in the Hi-Fi audio mode. NOTES: DESCRIPTION OF THE AUDIO...

  • Page 55: Stereo Recording/Playback Connections And Operation

    STEREO RECORDING/PLAYBACK CONNECTIONS OPERATION This VCR is capable of receiving stereo and SAP bradcasts where available-no modification or special equipment is required. Exernal stereo system or compatible stereo TV is required for stereo playback. To "VIDEO _:_ i Stereo System TO "AUDIO IN"...

  • Page 56: Sap (Second Audio Program) Recording

    SAP (Second Audio Program) RECORDING Some stations transmit a "Second Audio Program," which is used for a second language. When the station broadcasts a Second Audio Program, the "[]" indicator lights. Follow the procedure below to record the SAP. 7. Place the VCR in the RECORD mode. You are 1.

  • Page 57: Simulcast Recording Connection And Operation

    SIMULCAST RECORDING CONNECTION AND OPERATION Monitor TV Regular TV To "VIDEO IN" Stereo System To "VIDEO OUT" TO "AUDIO IN" (L), (R) To "AUDIO OUT" (L), (R) 8. Press "CHANNEL" Select button ( • or • ) on Simulcast recording allows you to record a program the remote control to select the channel to be which is being...

  • Page 58: Auto-Rewind

    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.

  • Page 59: Operation Hints

    OPERATING HINTS ..• Do not attempt to hook up more than oAfter you have finished using the VCR, rewind, television set to the VCR for either recording or eject and remove the cassette. Place the cassette playback. in its protective sleeve to protect it from dust. It is •...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    (X,?.)" button is pressed. Channel Select Switch. • Try different cassette tape. • Take VCR to Sears Service Center for service. No picture, but audio is clear. Interference on playback picture. • Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.

  • Page 61: Routine Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced Video input 1Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced Video output 0.308 Vrms Audio input 0.308 Vrms Audio output 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP), 11.12 mm/sec (EP) Tape speed Less than 6 minutes with T-160 cassette Fast forward/Rewind time 120V AC.

  • Page 63: Warranty

    [vusl OWNERS VIDEO CASSETTE MANUAL RECORDER MODEL NO. Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained 580.53484390 technicians--- professional technicians specifically trained on Sears home entertainment products; having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you---"We Service What We Sell".

Table of Contents