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Summary of Contents for LXI series 580.55114490

Page 1: ...the features in your video cassette player Record in space provided below the Model No and the Serial No as found on the rear of your video cassette player Model No Serial No Retain this information for future reference I 11S VIDEO CASSE n E PLAYER Operation Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates U 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...stitute a risk of electric shock to persons DEW MOISTURE CONDENSATION The VCP has a built in a humidity eliminator unit to dry the metal surfaces when humidity is high to prevent damage to the tape When the VCP is moved from a cold area to a warm area a lot of moisture forms on the metal surfaces The DEW indicator will light and the VCP will not operate except for the EJECT mode If this occurs con...

Page 3: ...Control 3 AC Adaptor 4 One Way DC Power Cord TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 3 Installation 5 Wiring Diagram 5 Antenna VCP Connection 6 VCP TV Connection 7 Power Sources 8 Set your Television to the VCP Channel 10 Auto Playback Function 10 Identification and Operation of Controls 11 Normal Playback 14 Auto Repeat Playback Function 15 Picture Search F Search and R Search 15 Double S...

Page 4: ...lt and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may caus...

Page 5: ...o this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Servi...

Page 6: ... this occurs move the VCP to a position alongside the TV receiver WIRING DIAGRAM To use your VCP connect it with your TV receiver and antenna system as illustrated below Antennas o VCP DEW TAPE iN REW PLAY i_ 1 AUTO REPEAT r r_ r_ r _ 223 _ I _T _o_ _ _Y_ o T_ l o TV ii _ii See ANTENNA VCP CONNECTION on page 6 See VCPFFV CONNECTION on page 7 5 ...

Page 7: ...a Adaptor 300 ohm to 75 ohm not supplied J 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver 2 Connect the VHF lead to ANT IN on the VCP If the cable is round 75 ohm it will connect directly to the ANT IN terminal If it is the flat type 300 ohm connect it to Antenna Adaptor 300 ohm to 75 ohm not supplied and _lip the Adapt_r nnto the ANT IN terminal ...

Page 8: ...a Adaptor accessory number 1 To RF OUT ii rl UUUUIUUU 11111 11111 rl UUUUU J 0 1 Connect the 75 ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor accessory number 1 to RF OUT on the VCP Connect the other end to the VHF antenna terminal of the TV as illustrated above 7 ...

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Page 10: ..._ UUUUUU VCP J 0 AC 120V AC ADAPTOR Supplied 1 Plug the AC adaptor power cord into AC electrical outlet 2 Connect one end of the AC adaptor to th_ 13 N jack _n the rp ar nf the Imit NOTE This adaptor is for use with an AC 120V _lrrp nt nnly AC Adaptor 4V 850mA ...

Page 11: ...ss POWER ON OFF button on I tl POWER ON OFF Button 3 Fine tune the television for best picture NOTE If both Channel 3 and Channel 4 are in use in your area select the one which does not interfere with the playback picture AUTO PLAYBACK FUNCTION When a cassette is inserted playback will start automatically This automatic function eliminates the need for pressing PLAY X2 button 1 Inserting a cassett...

Page 12: ... light NOTES 1 Power is turned on automatically when the cassette is loaded 2 When a cassette is inserted playback will start automatically AUTO PLAYBACK FUNCTION CAUTION Do not put your finger or other objects behind the Cassette Door because of the risk of injury Particulary keep small children away from the unit IN REW PLAY FF AUTO REPEAT r I 7 r 1 r I r I r 1 PO _A EJECT STOP _I_IREW _ I PLAY ...

Page 13: ...EARCH Press REW button during Stop or Fast forward mode and fast rewinding starts The indicator illuminates on the front display and fast rewinding starts Press the button during playback of tape The tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 15 times faster than the normal speed EP recorded tape 9 times faster than the normal speed LP recorded tape or 5 times faster than the normal...

Page 14: ...ifier VIDEO OUT Jack Permits video connection of your unit to a monitor or another VCP L J ANT IN Terminal Lead wire from antenna connects to this 75 ohm input 11111 11111 I1 0 J 0 J L J DC 12V INPUT Jack DC Input jack for automobile camper or AC adaptor 14V 850mA system RF CHANNEL SELECT Switch Slide the switch to CH3 or CH4 to match the channel selector on your TV This is the VCP channel on your...

Page 15: ...Press the STOP button to stop playback The unit has AUTOMATIC REWIND At the very end of the tape the VCP will automatically stop and rewind the tape TRACKING CONTROL AUTO TRACKING Usually automatic tracking function adjusts the picture The AUTO TRACKING function works in the following cases A tape is played back for the first time Streaks or snow appear because of scratches on the tape MANUAL TRAC...

Page 16: ...that the unit enters the normal playback mode Otherwise speed search continues for about 3 minutes after which time the PLAY mode is resumed While you hold down FF or REW button during the picture search mode the picture will be viewed at 7 times faster than the normal playback speed SP recorded tape at a speed about 15 times faster than the normal playback speed LP recorded tape or at 21 times fa...

Page 17: ...PLAY X2 Button STILL FEATURE When STILL button is pressed during playback a still picture can be seen To start again press PLAY X2 button and the VCP will continue playback NOTES 1 When the still mode continues for more than about 5 minutes the VCP will automatically change stop mode to protect the tape 2 A tape recorded at LP mode will contain more noise and streaking than a tape recorded at SP o...

Page 18: ...damaged tape If the image on your screen resembles the picture on the left while playing back a tape the heads may require cleaning e To clean the heads obtain a head cleaning tape from your local video dealer Be sure to follow the instructions that come with the cleaning tape as excessive use can shorten head life REPLACING THE FUSE The fuse on the back of this unit protects it from short circuit...

Page 19: ...ton A REPEAT Button STILL Button TRACKING Buttons If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend s favorite home recordings the following instructions can be used to connect one VCP to another VCR for this purposed AUDIO IN VIDEO4N VHF OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VHF Antenna terminal TV set Used for monitoring 1 Connect VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT of VCP 1 to VIDEO IN AUDIO IN of VCR 2 2 Set Input Select...

Page 20: ... of screen Color is too bright too faint or changes MOISTURE CONDENSATION Symptom Check Point Correction Operation buttons do not work when POWER is Condensation on the player mechanism wait until the on and cassette is inserted DEW indicator goes off and the condensation has The DEW indicator lights dried The VCP will then be operable REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Symptom Check Point Correction The VC...

Page 21: ...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 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service For repair service Call 1 800 4 Repair 1 800 473 7247 Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit When ordering parts by mail selli...

Page 22: ...d 0 308 Vrms 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP 11 12 mm sec EP Less than 4 5 minutes with T 120 cassette DC 12V 16W 270 W x 84 H x 275 D mm Approx 3 3 kg FEATURES Compact size Auto power and playback functions Rapid picture search Freeze function in 3 speeds Auto repeat function Logic Search Double speed playback Quick start play DC Power operation only 2_1 ...

Page 23: ...g it neartheVCP TurnonTV OTurn off power _Select channel to be viewed O Insert a prerecorded cassette or press the POWER button to ON Press PLAY 2 button Turn on TV l oll Illll ct CH3 or CH4 Cassette Insert When a cassette is inserted playback will start automatically This automatic function eliminates the need for pressing PLAY button Auto Power Off Auto Rewind I St_ p Re ind Stop Play Start PLAY...

Page 24: ...mply contact any Sears Service Center Department WARRANTY For 90 days from the _late of purchase defect in material or workmanship in this video cassette player free of charge For one year from the date of purchase Sears will supply at no charge replacement for defective parts The above warranty c6verage applies only to video players which are used for private household purposes TO OBTAIN WARRAN_ ...

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