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Sears LXI series 580.55144490 Owner's Manual

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MANUAL
MODEL NO.
580.55144490
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.
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VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
Operation
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179.
U.S.A.

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  • 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 important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cassette Loading and Unloading ... Clock setting (By using the remote control) • •28 Troubleshooting ......Calendar ......Routine maintenance ....Sears service ......Normal Playback ....... Pause/Still ......How to order repair parts ....Frame advance ......Specifications ......

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions-All safety operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instruct, ions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should 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 electric shock.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Placing your VCR on the top of or under the TV rece=ver may result in _nterference appeanng 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) VHF/UHF Antenna ooooDoooo L__J---r3 nonooo u-u r---__ I el ° Ilnaaonoonaoa '1 I _'- _ 75-ohm Coaxial (round) Cable To "IN FROM ANT" 300-ohm Twin-lead Flat Cable _ "_L.-_f Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) 1.

  • Page 8: Vcr/'Fv Connections

    VCR/'FV CONNECTIONS IIIIIII_ IIIIII_II IIIIIIIIIII o_r TOTV 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) ® UHF IN _ VHFIN TV Antenna Terminals 3. Connect the wires marked "VHF" on the Splitter 1.

  • 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 Diagram No. J , i i Cable Antenna I Coupler onverter TO"IN FROM ANT" nonnon,1 r__ I _1 flooooo,==,,l I_11 Ilononnoonnnn VHFANT I To "OUTTO TV" Use B position of A-B switch for watching and/or Use A position of A-B switch for watching and/or recording channels that require a cable converter recording...

  • Page 11: 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. I REARI "VIDEO OUT" "VHF/UHF INPUT" Permits video connection of your unit to a Lead wire from antenna connects to this 75- monitor or another VCR.
  • Page 12 FRONT "POWER" ON/OFF BU'RON CASSETTE LOADING DOOR Press to turn the power on. When the VCR is turned When a cassette is inserted, loading will be fcompleted automatically and the Cassette on, the display window will get brighter. The indicator will illuminate.
  • Page 13 "FF" FAST FORWARD/ "REW" REWIND/ "VISUAL SEARCH" FORWARD SEARCH "VISUAL SEARCH" REVERSE SEARCH Press "FF" button during stop or rewind mode, and Press "REW" button during Stop or Fast forward fast forwarding starts. mode and fast rewinding starts. " F-F " indication appears on the Display. "...
  • Page 14 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. "TIMER" INDICATOR Indicates the VCR is in the timer recording stand-by mode.

  • Page 15: Set Your Television To The Vcr Channel

    SET YOUR TELEVISION TO THE VCH CHANNt::L 1. Set your TV to Channel 3 unless Channel 3 is NOTES: one of the TV stations in your area. If Channel 3 eAn object between the VCR and r_Jr=uLuco=_Lrol is used in your area, set your TV to Channel 4. may block the invisible light beam and operation The RF Channel Select Switch is located on the will not be possible.

  • Page 16: Mbr (Multi Brand Remote) Remote Control

    MBR (Multi Brand Remote) 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 17 TV PRESET BUTTON To program the remote control to operate a TV, set the VCRiTV mode select switch to the "TV" position. Press the TV PRESET button and hold it down. While holding down the TV PRESET button, press one of the NUMBER buttons depending upon the maker of TV as shown page 20.
  • Page 18 TV CONTROL BUTTONS These buttons control the TV 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(A) or DOWN(V) button to change the sound level. ©...
  • Page 19 "100" BUTTON Use to select TV channels with number 100 or POWER above. Press "100", "2" and "3" in this order to select channel 123. Press "100", "0" and "5" for channel 105. MUTE CHANNEl E EC °00 ® INPUT SELECT BUTTON (TU/AV) TUNER: (TU) To record signals coming from the built-in tuner...
  • Page 20 COUNTER "RESET" BU'I-rON The readout of the tape counter will return "0:00:00" when this button is pressed. CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN BU'B'ON To switch display between counter, remaining tape time, and clock modes. POWER NOTE: To "CLOCK/COUNT/REMAIN" button does not work when the tape is not inserted. OSD (On Screen Display) FUNCTION BU'rFONS MENU BUTTON Used to enter the On-Screen Programming mode.
  • Page 21 USING THE MBR (TV AND VCR) REMOTE CONTROL The Multi Brand Remote control is capable of operating the VCR as well as major functions of most Sears Remote Controt Color Televisions. In addition, this remote control is programmed with remote control codes of Remote Control Color Televisions by listed below.

  • Page 22: On Screen Display

    ON SCREEN DISPLAY Set TV to channel 3 or 4 to match OUTPUT CHANNEL SET on back of VCR. CHANNEL DISPLAY ON SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAYS OH 02N69 CATM 01 "--125 Function of the "DISPLAY" button is, when pressed, FUNCTION DISPLAY to display the current time on the TV screen, along with the operation mode, the tape counter,...

  • Page 23: 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 24 RENTAL POSITION DISPLAY LANGUAGE SELECT DISPLAY Set to ON position when playing back rental tapes. The on screen programming of this VCR can be In the ON position the details of images will be display in either English, Spanish or French. better defined thanks to the vertical enhancer.

  • Page 25: 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 2N13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125), but channel presetting is required described below after "ANTENNA/VCR CONNECTIONS"...
  • Page 26 TO ADD OR ERASE CHANNELS FROM CHANNEL MEMORY 3. Press"1"buttonto select"TV"or "CATV". I f your This feature allows you to manually add or remove VCR is connected to a home antenna channels from the channel scan. To do so, please system,select "...

  • Page 27: Viewing Tv Only

    CABLE OPERATION If cable television is available =nyour area, Jt can be received on your new VCH by subscnbmg to your Local cable television company. Cable TV channels will then be supplied into your home through a cable. Your local cable television company can advise you of the channels available in your area and any special adaptors that may be required.

  • Page 28: Video Cassette Tapes

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES WHEN HANDLING VIDEO CASSETTES: This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the [_ mark. The table shows the recording/ • Do not expose video cassette to extreme heat, playback time of the available cassette when they high humidity or strong magnetic fields.

  • Page 29: Clock Setting (By Using The Remote Control)

    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.) • When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read " •...
  • Page 30 CLOCK SET Set the hour by pressing two number buttons on the remote control and two more for the minute TIME 02:15-- (for example, 0 2 15 for 2:15). The display AM--,1 PM--,2 prompts you to select AM or PM. MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/--...
  • Page 31 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 32: Normal Playback

    NORMAL PLAYBACK Insert a prerecorded video cassette. cassette indicator will light. At this time, the VCR is automatically turned on(AUTO POWER ON). Turn the -IV set ON, and select channel 3 or 4, the same as VCR's output channel. NOTE:If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection made between the VCR and TV, set the source...

  • Page 33: Pause/Still

    PAUSE/STILL When "PAUSE/STILL" button is pressed during recording. " ,,t_L-ocr-_ " will appear and the VCR will stop recording. This feature can be used eliminating unwanted station breaks or program °00 material while recording a TV program or when using a camera from one scene to another. To start again press "PAUSE/STILL"...

  • Page 34: Visual Search (F-Search And R-Search)

    VISUAL SEARCH (F-SEARCH AND R-SEARCH) When you press "FF(I_k )" (Forward SEARCH) "REW(,,)" (Reverse SEARCH) button during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed °00 about 15 times faster than the normal playback speed (EP recorded tape), 9 times faster than the "REW"...

  • Page 35: Slow

    SLOW When you press "SLOW"v or • button dunng 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.

  • Page 36: Viss (Vhs Index Search System)

    VISS (VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM)/'I'IME SEARCH 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 use of VISS signals to search out a specified tape "REW"...

  • Page 37: Making A Sample Recording

    MAKING A SAMPLE RECORDING 1. Insert the Cassette with the transparent window Now, press "REC/ITR" button once on the VCR or up and the arrow pointing toward the Cassette remote control. The " RE_ " indication appears on the Display and you are now recording Loading Door.

  • Page 38: 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. TIMER indication " 1_ " will appear on the (Refer to "CLOCK SE'I-IING"...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 DALLY PROGRAM 4 WEEKLY PROGRAM 5 PROGRAM REVIEW 6 CALENDAR...
  • Page 41 Press a digit from "1" to "3" on the remote control select recording speed want program("1" for SP, "2" for EP, "3" for AUTO NORMAL PROGRAM mode). NOTE: If you select the "AUTO" mode, PROGRAM 1 0H04 SPEED "AUTO" mode automatically determines START TIME - - : ..
  • Page 42 NOTES" To change an incorrect entry, or an undesired entry, proceed as follows; 1. Press "CLEAR" button repeatedly until the digit to be changed flashes. 2. Enter the correct number. ID Press 'MENU" to enter your program and return to the menu display. NORMAL PROGRAM If the program preset time is past, the "PAST...
  • Page 43 ERASING A TIMER PROGRAM NORMAL PROGRAM 1. Press "MENU" button on the remote control to PROGRAM 1 display the menu. OH 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 ihformation.

  • Page 44: Vcr Plustm+Programming/Recording

    VCR PLUS -t- PROGRAMMING/RECORDING INTRODUCTION TO VCR Plus+ ® After a few simple steps, Plus+ Tuesday programming feature will allow you to program your VCR for unattended recordings by simply entering a COLLEGE BASKETBALL; 2 hrs. 175029 PlusCode* number. The PlusCode numbers are the Miami at Davidson, taped Feb.
  • Page 45 PLUS +ANTENNA/CABLE Cable Box Code Numbers List CONNECTIONS Archer : 1, 29, 42, 44, 76 The Channel Mapping instructions for VCR Plus+ Cabletenna vary depending on how you have connected your Cableview : 42, 44, 63 antenna or cable-TV system to the VCR. Shown Century below are recommended hook-ups...
  • Page 46 VCR PLUS -I- CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION TO MAP CHANNELS Channel Mapping for Home Antenna or Cable-TV (no cable box) OAutoprogram the VCR's channel memory Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if your decribed on pages 24. VCR connected as shown in Connection A on the _])Press the VCR Plus+ button...
  • Page 47 O The screen that appears next lists all of the VCR Page from IV Listing Showing Channel Lind-up Chart VCR Plus+ Guide Channels from Cable Company Plus+ guide numbers that you receive through GUIDE Channel your cable-TV or antenna system. Channel CATV Name...
  • Page 48 VCR PLUSTM+ CHANNEL MAPPING FOR CONNECTION Channel Mapping for Cable-TV with Cable Box O Use the number buttons on your remote control to enter the output channel of your cable box Use these Channel Mapping instructions only if your (usually 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6). VCR connected as shown in connection B on page When you are finished, press DISPLAY button.
  • Page 49 RECORDING with VCR Plus+ 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 the channel mapping procedure...
  • Page 50 Checking and Clearing VCR Plus+ 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 information for the next program memory. _]_ Press the VCR Plus+ button twice on the remote If you press "2"...

  • Page 51: Instant Timer Recording (Itr)

    INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR) Instant Timer Recording allows you to easily make recordings of a preset lellgth without using the program timer. • FOR ITR RECORDING 1. Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time. (Refer to "CLOCK SEI-FING".) 2.

  • Page 52: Recording One Program While Viewing Another

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

  • 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 suuu_Us dunn u _u_.uJd_ng and playback. The memory feature allows you to return to a specific spot on the cassette after recording playing.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Operating Hints

    OPERATING HINTS ..• After you have finished using the VCR, ruwlnd, • Do r_ot attempt to hook up rl_ufe that_ u_e eject and remove the cassette. Place television set to the VCR for either recording cassette in its protective sleeve to protect it from playback.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    RF 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 57 CLOCK Symptom Check Point & Correction " " appears on the display. Reset time according to instructions. Power has VCR does not start at preset record starting time. been interrupted. VCR does not start at preset record starting time. Set up recording time according to instructions. Be sure the "AM-PM"...

  • Page 58: Routine Maintenance

    Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained 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."...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS t Vp-p,/b ohms uf_balallcud Video input Video output l Vp-p, 75 ohms unbalanced 0.308 Vrms Audio input 0.308 Vrms Audio output 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP), i 1.12 illn_/sec (EP) Tape speed Less than 6 minutes with T-160 cassette Fast forward/Rewind time 120V AC.
  • Page 60 Ill)Insert a cassette. Olnsert a cassette. IIII' 'i_Turn off power. OTurn on TV and select Recording will start "CH3" or "CH4". automatically at the time have {}Select the channel to be recorded. Selected. i_OPress "REC/ITR" button twice for record stop time, which is selected in 30-minute increments.
  • Page 61 These are simplified instructions for recording and playback with the VHS Video Cassette Recorder. It is recommended that you first thoroughly read the instructions in the owners manual before referring to this sheet. This may be kept handy by placing it near the VCR. nun i ct channel to be I)Turn off power.

  • Page 62: Warranty

    What We Sell." Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center/Department. WARRANTY For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette recorder, free of charge.

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