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SWAINS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
934.55156690
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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.
Keep these numbers for future use.
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  • Page 1 SWAINS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 934.55156690 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. Keep these numbers for future use.
  • Page 2: Location

    WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- CAUTION GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL...
  • Page 3 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD WIRE GROUND CLAMP. DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM $2898A (NEC ART 250, PART H)
  • Page 4 • Avoid places with insufficient ventilafion_for proper Sears Authorized Service Center for servicing. heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes • Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cas- at the top and bottom of the VCR.
  • Page 5 i Ai_iA_ i i_i_ i L_Ji_ • SPECIAL PLAY BACK ........• IMPORtaNT _ SA_GUARDS ......AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK ......• PRECAUTIONS ........... RENTAL PLAY ..........LOCATION ............• SEARCH ............. AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ..........COUNTER MEMORY ........
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    • If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and contact the Sears parts department for ordering. • Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators (Splitter).
  • Page 7 V liD. O I'AIPE 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. I'RECA U770NS INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in •...
  • Page 8 --FRONT VIEW-- ao 27 11 12 13 1. Cassette Compartment 2. STOP button-Press to stop the tape motion. --REMOTE CONTROL VIEW-- EJECT button-Press to remove a tape from the VCR. 3. REWIND button-Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse...
  • Page 9 -REAR VIEW- -,ooo- "t I]I] O DI]DOI]rll]I ]I] VIDEO 29 30 31 TIME SEARCH button-Press to use Time Search Tracking function-Press to minimize video 'noise' 20. mode. (lines or dots on screen) during playback or slow INDEX SEARCH-Press to use Index'Search mode. mode.
  • Page 10 i_.RLI_ARAI I¢0N I_O.R For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied). Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV.
  • Page 11 If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your If your TV does not have A/V terminals; VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the audio/video input jacks on back of your TV. TV/VCR button is in the VCR position, your TV will re- Direct audio/video...
  • Page 12 You can record or listen to a pro- [Back of the VCR] [Monitor TV] gram in MTS broadcast, by using a stereo amplifier and speakers. Connect your VCR to your stereo source using the following dia- ..inputjaeklJ ) (supplied) #_An, ..
  • Page 13 TO SELI,X/I MONO MOt)E NOTE:You must use the remote control for this procedure. Make sure .., You can change the selection to "MONO" if you want to listen to HIFI tapes in normal audio playback. • VCR power must be turned on. 1) Press MENU button.
  • Page 14: Cable Connections

    Channel memory programming is NOT needed when 5 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAI_OL" connected to a cable box. You can program the tuner to Select "ENGLISH" scan only the channels you receive in your area. LANGUAGE SELECT "ES PA!'7,1OL= S p an ish '' using ENGUSH [ON] NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure.
  • Page 15 Delete it from memory Press ADD/DELETE button so that "DELETE" flashes The channcls you no longer receive or seldom watch can on the TV screen. be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) •...
  • Page 16 Make sure ... Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer re- cording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station • If you did not set your desired digit within 2 seconds as your time source. after pressing CHANNEL • or •...
  • Page 17 Press MENU or SELECT button. If you want to change the language on the TV screen, Although seconds are not displayed, they begin count- follow the steps below: ing from 00 when you press MENU or SELECT button. Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct 1 Select the main menu time.
  • Page 18: Normal Playback

    PLAYiiA k _VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL Make sure ... When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNELAor • button in the • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same Still mode. video output channel as located on the back of the NOTES: VCR.
  • Page 19: Auto Repeat Playback

    _iq_,LIAL Vi_Ai iiALlx Make sure ... • Press TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the display. • VCR power must be turned oil. • You must use the remote control for the following • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same procedure.
  • Page 20: Search

    5EAI¢,ISti sure • Press TV/VCR button so that "VCR" appears on the Make display. • VCR power must be turned on. • You must use the remote control for the following • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same procedure.
  • Page 21: Index Search

    This feature provides a method of indexing the starting This function enables you to search for the unrecorded point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast portion of the tape in the forward direction. forward or rewind mode. •...
  • Page 22 Make sure ... • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in • VCR power must be turned on. place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same to the point at which you want to begin recording.) video output channel as located on the back of the •...
  • Page 23: Viewing And Recording The Same Program

    You can record one program while viewing another. To Select the VCR mode start recording, follow steps [1] to [3] under "VIEWING Press TV/VCR button so that _:i_ c._c"I AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM". "VCR" appears on the display. 0:00:0 1 NOTE: When you record with a cable converter box, you cannot record one program while viewing another.
  • Page 24: Timer Recording

    IMEK RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while 1 Select the main menu you are away. You can set seven programs to record on Press MENU button. specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING"...
  • Page 25 Make sure ... 9 Set the tape speed TIME PROGRAM • If you did not set your desired digit within 2 seconds PROGRAM NUMBER Press CHANNEL • or • button DATE O5/06 B .._:_o PM 1 after pressing CHANNEL • or •...
  • Page 26: Auto Return

    • While setting a program; press STOP/EJECT but- USING AUTO RETURN BUTTON ton on the VCR. This function cannot be done by the remote control. After recording the program(s) by using the timer, you can return to the beginning of the program(s) automat- •...
  • Page 27: Just-In Time Recording

    Thisfunction allows youtofullyutilize theavailable t ape length fortimerrecording. TheVCRcalculates the remaining tape amount and then adjusts thetape speed f romSP toSLP 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 28 +L 1 i i?++J .iHE KE.3dAIiN iiN_ i ii+i.i..!_ You can set the remaining tape running time of your tape. Follow the steps below to correct the tape remaining indication. Make sure ... Exit the preset mode • VCR power must be turned on. PressMENU button to return to TV mode.
  • Page 29 F i J i_ _ /_ _ J J) E,L) i L\ J_i_ Connect tile editing (recording) VCR, source (playing) VCR and your TV using the following diagram. EXAMPLE : Recording from one VCR to another VCR. NOTES: • You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the editing (recording) VCR instead of using jacks on the back.
  • Page 30 Your Sears Video Cassette Recorder has added value corder, should a need ever exist for repair parts to serv- when you consider that Sears has service units nation- ice, simply contact any Sears Service Center or Sears, wide staffed with Sears trained technicians...profes- Roebuck and Co store.
  • Page 31 2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm consult the nearest Sears Authorized Service Center. water and wrung dry. Professional video head cleaning requires highly • Never use a solvent or alcohol.
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  • Page 34: Maintenance

    For in-home major brand repair service 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 mmmmmm 1-800-488-1222 mmmmmm...
  • Page 35 Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center/Department. IWARRANTY MODEL NO. For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any 934.55156690 defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette re-...

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