T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL 9-INCH COLOR TV/VCR C6309CD This Owner’s Manual is made of recycled paper. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S. registered mark. If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner’s manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-287-4871.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 3 F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N WI RE GROUND CLAMP A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T G RO UNDI NG CO NDUCT ORS (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 1) G RO UND CL AM PS NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE POWER SERVI C E G RO UNDI NG EL EC TR O DE SYST EM (NEC ART 2 50 , PART H) S2 8 9 8 A 13.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 4 PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 C FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 C SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 6 FEATURES • Infrared remote control • Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in • • Still–“Freeze” the picture at any time, for close viewing English or French Real time counter–This shows the elapsed recording or • playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The “–” indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position “0:00:00”.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 7 VIDEO CASSETTE This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS INSERTING A CASSETTE • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR will automatically turn on.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 8 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: • We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. - TV/VCR FRONT PANEL - POWER VIDEO STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 9 - REAR VIEW - 27 26 28 125, first press the “+100” button then press “2” 9 F.FWD button– Press to rapidly advance the tape, and “5”). or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode. (Forward Search) 16 MENU button– Press to display the main menu on B button– the TV screen.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 10 PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna. DIPOLE ANTENNA HOOK UP VHF Antenna (Not supplied) 1. Push the stem of the Dipole Antenna (accessory) into the hole for antenna at the back of TV/VCR. 2. Connect the flat twin-lead cable from the Dipole Antenna to the 300/75 ohm Matching Adapter (accessory). 3. Plug the Matching Adapter to ANT terminal of TV/VCR as shown in drawing.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 11 CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX 1) The supplied indoor antenna is adequate when your vehicle is stationary. For best reception on the road, use a high-quality VHF/UHF mobile TV antenna. 2) Attach the car battery cord to the DC13.2V connector on the back of the TV/VCR. Then, connect the other end to your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 12 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES EXTERNAL INPUT MODE 1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 2)Insert 2 “AA” penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3)Replace the cover. When using an external input signal (another VCR or video camera), connect the player’s audio/video output cables to the AUDIO IN/ VIDEO IN jacks of your TV/VCR.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 13 SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area. NOTE: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable box or satellite box (Ex CH3). Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Box.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 14 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Make sure ... • Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. 1 Select “CHANNEL SET UP” Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to “CHANNEL SET UP”. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2 Begin auto preset Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to “AUTO PRESET”. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 15 CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) 6 The TV/VCR clock must be set correctly before VCR timer recording is possible. It is suggested that the clock be set manually when first setting up the TV/VCR. Then, set to [ON] the auto clock setting which will periodically correct the setting if necessary. NOTE: If you cannot receive a station with time signals, auto clock setting cannot be performed. Use manual setting only.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 16 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... • The TV/VCR is turned on. • Confirm the TV/VCR is receiving a RF (Radio Frequency) signal from either an antenna or cable system connection using the ANT IN jack on the rear of the TV/VCR. NOTE: • If a cable converter box is being used, make sure it is powered on. • You must use the TV/VCR remote control to perform the clock setting procedure.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 17 ON SCREEN DISPLAY To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the TV screen will change as follows: • Counter mode: After 5 seconds, only • OFF mode the counter remains. To clear it, press the DISPLAY button. Clock mode: After 5 seconds, only the clock and the channel number remain. To clear them, press the DISPLAY button.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 18 TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM 1 PICTURE CONTROL Turn on the TV/VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. 2 Select the channel number Press the CHANNEL K or L button to select your desired channel number or press the number buttons on the remote control. Remember: If the TV/VCR is connected to a cable box or satellite box, the TV/VCR must be on CH3 or CH4, then the channel to be viewed must be selected on the cable box or satellite box.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 19 PLAYBACK 2)Press it again and the TV/VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only) NOTE: Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode will display a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture may revert to Black and White. This is normal. 3)Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed. NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 20 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on. • Insert a prerecorded tape. • Before playback, follow steps below. AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as rented tapes. 1 Set “RENTAL” to [ON] Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to “RENTAL”. Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until [ON] appears.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 21 SEARCH Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on. • Insert a tape. ZERO RETURN This function allows you to search easily a beginning point that you want to review by rewinding or fast forwarding. NOTE: Zero Return WILL NOT work on a blank tape or a blank portion of a tape. 1 Insert a tape. 2 Select “TIME SEARCH” mode Press the TIME SEARCH button (with each push it will increase by 10 minute). OR Press the MENU button on the remote control.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.9 3:46 PM Page 22 RECORDING Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on. • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) NOTE: This unit will ONLY record and view the same channel. SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING NORMAL RECORDING You can ONLY watch the same TV program that is being recorded.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.9 3:46 PM Page 23 OTR (One Touch Recording) This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR. Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on. • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) NOTES: • This function CANNOT be done from the remote control. • Recording starts immediately when the REC/OTR button is pressed.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 24 TIMER AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the TV/VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set 8 programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: July 4th, 2003 SETTING TIME: from 7:30PM to 8:50PM CHANNEL: CH61 TAPE SPEED: SP Make sure ... • If a cable box or satellite box is connected with the TV/VCR you will be limited to record only one channel.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.9 3:46 PM Page 25 5 Set beginning hour Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until the desired hour appears. (Example: “ 7, PM” for 7:30PM) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 6 Set end hour Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until the desired hour appears. (Example: “8, PM” for 8:50PM) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 8 Set end minute Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until the desired minute appears. (Example: “50” for 8:50PM) Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 26 TO CHECK THE BEGIN/END TIME 3 1)Press the POWER button so that the REC indicator goes off. 2)Press the MENU button on the remote control. 3)Confirm “TIMER PROGRAMMING” is pointed. 4)Press the F.FWD/B button. The details of programs appear on the TV screen. 5)Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. • Make sure the channel you want to record is prop- • • • • • erly set in advance.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 27 3 1 Set wake up time Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until to point to “TIME”. Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until your desired wake up time appears. Each additional push will increase (or decrease) the time by 10 minutes. WAKE UP TIMER ON/OFF TV/TAPE B TIME Select “SLEEP TIMER” Press the WAKE-UP/SLEEP button on the remote control until “SLEEP TIMER” appears. 2 [ON] [TV] [12:00AM] Set sleep time Press the PLAY/K, STOP/L, F.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.10 3:22 PM Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem. PROBLEM No power. CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the car battery cord is connected to vehicle’s cigarette No picture but the audio is OK in playback.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS CRT : 9 inch in-line gun, 90˚ deflection tube NTSC-M Rotary two-head 1/2 inch Video input level : Audio input level : Video S/N ratio : Audio S/N ratio : 33.40mm/sec. 16.67mm/sec. 11.12mm/sec.
T4404CE.QX33 03.1.8 4:45 PM Page 30 SYLVANIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA Home Entertainment product. We take pride in the quality of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards. We feel confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactory performance. However, should you experience difficulty, you are protected under the provisions of this warranty.
