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Introduction 3 Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual, which describes these features.
Table of Contents First-time Setup Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR 1 Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown. A Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable TV Signal or Outdoor Antenna Connect a Cable TV signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack. ANT. ANT. B Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel (channel 03 or 04). Then, select channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7 D Hooking Up Your TV/VCR to Another Video Source (VCR, Camcorder, DVD Player, etc.) You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes, view tapes playing on a VCR or Camcorder, or view Discs from a DVD Player. Select channel 00 (AUX) at the TV/VCR when viewing tapes/Discs playing on the VCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player.
Menu Language This affects the language of the TV/VCR’s menu, not TV programming, videotapes, or closed captioning. 1 2 Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR. Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select LANGUAGE. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 1 2-3 4 POWER PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.
Playing a Videotape 9 Follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 2 3 4 5 POWER Insert a tape in the TV/VCR’s cassette compartment. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, play should start automatically. If play does not start automatically, press PLAY/▲ to start play. 2-4 SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU Press STOP/▼ to stop play. ALT.CH DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 RESET PAUSE/STILL Press REW(ind)/{ to rewind the tape. SPEED RECORD TIME SEARCH CH.
Recording Follow the steps below to record a current TV program. 1 Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. Or, if the tape is already in the TV/VCR, press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR if necessary. 2 3 4 Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears on the TV/VCR screen. See tape speed details below. 5 To pause the recording (for example, during commercials), press PAUSE/STILL.
Remote Control 11 PLAY/▲ Button Press to play a tape. Details are on page nine. Press to select a menu item or to change menu information. SLEEP/WAKE UP Button Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 37. Press to set the Wake Up Timer. Details are on page 36. POWER POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR. REW/{ (rewind) Button Press to rewind the tape. Details are on page 28. Press to change a menu setting. SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU F.
Front Panel Cassette Compartment Insert a videotape here. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote so you can operate the TV/VCR from a distance. CHANNEL ▲/▼ Buttons Press to select a TV channel. To access the TV/VCR’s menu, press CHANNEL ▲ while in AUX mode. Press again to remove the main menu and go to your lowest TV channel. (Tape play must be stopped.) Some menus can be removed only by pressing MENU on the remote. Press to adjust the tracking. Details are on page 38.
Rear Panel 13 ANT. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the TV/VCR. ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. Details are on page six. Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor rod antenna here. Details are on page six.
Setting TV Channels The TV/VCR can memorize available channels for your area. You can reset channels at the TV/VCR by following the steps below. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (channel 03 or 04).Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/B.
Adding/Deleting Channels 15 The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. Or, you can add new channels into the memory without having to reset all the channels. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 POWER 1,2,4 1,5 3 SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.
Setting the Clock Set the clock accurately for proper timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 18-19. Auto Clock Setting You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the PBS channel in your area. Once you have set the clock, the TV/VCR will automatically monitor the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBS station and continuously update the time accordingly.
Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 The TV/VCR will scan all your available TV channels. Those that carry a time signal will be listed at the top of the screen. Use one of these channels when you enter your AUTO CLOCK CH at step 6. It will take the TV/VCR several minutes to scan the channels. An “_ _” appears in the lower left corner of the screen when the search is complete. 8 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY -AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH- F.FWD REW 08 10 13 4 5 6 STOP 4,5,7 __ 5-6 MENU ALT.
Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting POWER 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select SETTING CLOCK.Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 1-4 1 PLAY 2 F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.CH DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 RESET PAUSE/STILL SPEED Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select MANUAL CLOCK SET.Then, press F.FWD/B.
Setting the Clock (cont’d) 19 5 While the YEAR space is flashing, press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until your desired year appears. (Example: 2004) The day of the week (Tuesday - TUE, etc.) will change appropriately for the year you select. Then, press F.FWD/B. – MANUAL CLOCK SET– MONTH DAY YEAR 0 5 / 0 6 THU 2 0 0 4 HOUR MINUTE –– : –– –– 6 While the HOUR space is flashing, press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until your desired hour and AM or PM appears. (Example: 05 PM) Then, press F.FWD/B.
Daylight-Savings Time When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the TV/VCR clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select SETTING CLOCK.Then, press F.FWD/B. POWER 1-2 1,3 SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.CH DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 RESET PAUSE/STILL CH.
Picture Control, Status Displays 21 Picture Control Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, color, tint, sharpness, and contrast. 1 POWER Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select PICTURE CONTROL. Press F.FWD/B. PLAY F.
Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home.The TV/VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin, make sure ... ● The clock is set. If the clock is not set, MANUAL CLOCK SET appears. See pages 18-19 to set the clock, then set the recording. ● Channels are set. Details are on page 14. ● A tape is in the TV/VCR for the recording. Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 23 5 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until the beginning hour and AM or PM appear beneath BEGIN. Press F.FWD/B. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until the beginning minute appears. Press F.FWD/B. – TIMER PROGRAMMING – CH DATE BEGIN END ---- -/- - - - -/- - - - -/- - - - - - -/-/-/-/- B 61 7/04 SUN - - - - - -:- -:- -:- 7:30PM -:- -:- -:- -:- - -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- -:- - --------- 9 5-7 8 POWER PLAY 6 F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.
Timer Recording (cont’d) Extending a Timer Recording To make a Timer Recording start and end later than originally scheduled, follow these steps. 1 With the TV/VCR power on, press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.FWD/B. 2 Press RECORD, then press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select the desired program if necessary. 3 Press RECORD again. Each press of RECORD will shift forward the beginning/end time by 10 minutes.
Timer Recording Auto Return 25 Turning on AUTO RETURN sets the TV/VCR to rewind the tape automatically to the beginning of the last timer recording. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select USER’S SET UP.Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP B USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH POWER 1-2 1,3 PLAY 2 F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) Audio Cable from AUDIO OUT to AUDIO In (white) Video Cable from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In (yellow) 1 Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables (not supplied). Connect the source unit (VCR or Camcorder) to a power source after connections are made. 2 3 4 The VCR or Camcorder will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in the source unit. If playback begins, press STOP on the unit.
One-Touch Recording 27 A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long. ● This function cannot be done from the remote control. ● Recording starts immediately when you press REC/OTR. POWER Before you begin, make sure ... ● The TV/VCR power is on and has a videotape with a record tab. ● If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.
Playback Options Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 2 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP During tape playback, press and release F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/{. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. PLAY F.FWD REW STOP To return to normal playback, press PLAY/▲. MENU High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/{, then press again. The TV/VCR will search the tape in high speed. Press F.
Repeat Play 29 Repeat Play allows you to play a tape repeatedly. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP B USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select REPEAT PLAY. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ALL or BLANK appears. Choose ALL if you want to play tapes repeatedly from beginning to end.
Rental Playback This function improves picture quality of worn videotapes. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP B USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select RENTAL. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ON appears. To cancel Rental Play, choose OFF. POWER 1-2,4 1,3 SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.
Zero Return,Time Search 31 Zero Return Set the counter to zero at a location you want to reach later. POWER 1 2 3 Play, rewind, or fast forward the tape to the location you would like to refer to later. Press STOP/▼ to stop the tape. SLEEP/WAKE UP 3 PLAY F.FWD REW Press RESET repeatedly to set the counter to 0:00:00. When you later want to return to this point, press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select ZERO RETURN.Then, press F.FWD/B. The counter will appear on the screen briefly.
Setting V-Chip V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets or exceeds the limitations you select. In this case, the message PROTECTED PROGRAM by ... appears on the TV screen.
Setting V-Chip (cont’d) 33 3 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select a rating. Press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK or VIEW. B TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA ( ) ( ( ( ) ) ) [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] If you BLOCK TV-Y7,TV-PG,TV-14, or TV-MA, then press F.FWD/B, subratings will appear. Each subrating may be set to BLOCK or VIEW. To set the subratings individually: ● When you select TV-Y7: Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select FV (Fantasy Violence), then press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK or VIEW.
Setting V-Chip (cont’d) MPAA Rating Settings POWER 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP.Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP B V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select MPAA RATING.Then, press F.FWD/B. 1-3 1,4 SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.
Closed Caption 35 Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV programming. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed captions or all types of closed captions (second language, half-screen text, etc.). If closed captioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it.This does not indicate a problem with the TV/VCR. Check your TV program listings for shows with closed captions.
Wake Up Timer The Wake Up Timer turns on the TV/VCR automatically at a specified time within the next 24 hours.You may set the TV/VCR to turn on at a TV channel or with VCR playback. Before you begin: ● Set the clock. Details are on pages 16-19. If the clock is not set, you cannot set the Wake Up Timer. ● Put a tape in the TV/VCR if you want the TV/VCR to start tape playback at the specified time. 1 Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until WAKE UP TIMER appears. 5 2-4 5 POWER 2 MENU ALT.
Sleep Timer 37 Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV/VCR to shut itself off in a certain amount of time. 1 2 Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until SLEEP TIMER appears. Press PLAY/▲, STOP/▼, F.FWD/B or REW/s to choose an amount of time. You may choose 30 minutes, one hour, an hour and a half, or two hours. 1 2 3 POWER PLAY 3 F.FWD REW STOP MENU ALT.CH DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +100 RESET PAUSE/STILL SPEED SLEEP TIMER [2:00] SLEEP/WAKE UP RECORD TIME SEARCH CH. VOL.
Automatic Operation Features Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. If a timer recording is set and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
Glossary 39 AUDIO In Jack: white jack on the front of the TV/VCR that receives audio from other equipment. Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR memorizes all available channels.Then, when you push the CH(annel) ▲/▼ button, you only scan through channels you receive. Auxiliary (AUX): The channel to which you set your TV/VCR during dubbing or when viewing material that is playing on another device that is connected to the TV/VCR (for example, a Camcorder or VCR).
Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.This information is on the back of the product.Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 41 The remote control is not available and you need to access the menu. • Press CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ on the front of the TV/VCR to go to channel zero or AUX. Press CHANNEL ▲ once to access the TV/VCR menu. Use the PLAY, REW, F.FWD, and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to go through the menu. Press CHANNEL ▲ on the front of the TV/VCR again to remove the main menu and go to your lowest TV channel. (Tape play must be stopped.
Specifications General CRT: 13-inch in line gun Television system: NTSC Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads:Two heads Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec. LP: 16.67 mm/sec. SLP: 11.12 mm/sec.
Limited Warranty 43 TV/VCR COMBINATION 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free.
Index alt.ch button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . .6, 13 audio in jack . . . . . . . . .7, 12, 26 auto return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 auxiliary mode (aux) 7, 12, 26, 39 hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7, 26 language selection . . . . . . . . . . .8 long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39 lp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39 batteries . . . . . . . . .
