Model 53 (160-0623) Features Faxback Doc. # 8301 Your Memorex Model 53 Four-Head Stereo Hi-Fi VHS VCR with VCR Plus+ System offers some of the most advanced features available in home video cassette recorders. The hi-fi stereo feature delivers C-D quality sound for audio/ video or audio only recordings. Your VCR has PLL (Phase-locked loop) tuning to ensure extremely accurate tuning of up to 68 VHF and UHF channels and up to 111 cable channels. The model 53's full function remote control and on screen programming make the VCR easy to use. Please read this owner's manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you with initial setup procedures and to guide you in the everyday operation of the model 53 VCR. Trilingual on-Screen Programming-provides helpful instructions on the TV screen for setting the clock, program timers, and VCR Plus+ recording. You can select English, French or Spanish instructions. VCR Plus+ Timer Recording-automatically records programs in one easy step by using PlusCode numbers. Memory Sentinel-protects clock settings, tuner programming information, and timer memory settings by providing up to 1 hour of backup power in case a power failure occurs or the power cord is accidentally unplugged. Four Double-Azimuth Video Heads-provide superior picture quality and special effects compared with standard single-azimuth four-head VCRs. Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)-decodes stereo broadcasts for recording or listening. Your VCR can also receive and record a special audio program (SAP) that accompanies some MTS broadcasts. 179-Channel, Digital-PLL, Cable-Compatible Tuner-lets you select up to 68 VHF and UHF channels (2-69) and up to 111 cable channels. 1-Year, 6-Event, Digital Timer-lets you program the VCR to make up to six unattended recordings within a 1-year period. Daily and weekly recordings are also possible Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject-makes playback easy by automatically playing, rewinding, and ejecting a video cassette tape that has its erase-protection tab removed. Fast-Response System-positions the video cassette's tape next to the play- back/record head for immediate playback or recording. Real-Time Counter with Memory-displays the actual length of time a tape plays or records. Tuner Memory Programming-automatically stores all the active channels in your area into memory with the touch of a button. Full-Function Remote Control-provides remote access to all tape-motion controls and many other functions. Fast-Forward/Rewind with Visual Search Freeze-Frame/Frame Advance/Slow-Motion Three Recording/Playback Speeds Automatic Rewind (RLR-10/05/93)