OWNER’S MANUAL COLOR TV/VCR 6313CCC 6319CCC (13 inch) (19 inch) 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.
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.
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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. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 C VIDEO CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES • Infrared remote control • Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in • • Zero Return–The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by rewinding or fast forwarding. • English or French Real time counter–This shows the elapsed record- ing 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”.
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.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS This manual covers 13" and 19". The operation of the two models are exactly the same except the appearance. 19" model is illustrated in this manual. 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.
- REAR VIEW - ANT. 26 8 REW button– Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode. (Rewind Search) s button– Press to select a mode from a particular menu. • (for example: LANGUAGE or USER’S SET UP) 9 PLAY button– Press to begin playback. K button– • Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu. • Press to enter digits when setting program. (for example: setting clock or timer program) 10 F.
PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna. VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA VHF Antenna (Not supplied) The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (supplied with 13 inch model only) is detachable. Insert the stem of the antenna into the hole on the upper-back portion of the TV/VCR.Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT. terminal of the TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below.
CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 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. If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic connection shown here.
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.
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.
CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) 2 Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. If the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow “AUTO CLOCK SETTING”. If it is not, follow “MANUAL CLOCK SETTING”. You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in your area.
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 6 Select “SETTING CLOCK” Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to “SETTING CLOCK”. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
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: When the Closed Caption mode is OFF: • 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.
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.
CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM 1 You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, pre-recorded tapes with either a dialogue caption or text display. CAPTION mode: By choosing the caption mode, you can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news. TEXT mode: By choosing the text mode, you can watch half screen text information if you want. 1-2: You may get these captions or text information by selecting either “1” or “2”.
V-CHIP SET UP 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 the limitations you select. In this case, “PROTECTED PROGRAM by ...” message appears on the TV screen. To block ratings, follow the steps below.
MPAA RATING SET UP Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 Select “V-CHIP SET UP” Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to “V-CHIP SET UP”. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2 Select “MPAA RATING” Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to “MPAA RATING”. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
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. 1 Insert a prerecorded tape If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the TV/VCR will start playback automatically.
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. 3 1 Select “USER’S SET UP” Press the MENU button on the remote control.
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.
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.
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.
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 5th, 2002 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.
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.
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 properly set in advance. • It is not necessary to press the RECORD button for timer recording.
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.FWD/B or REW/s button until your desired sleep time appears.
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 picture but the audio is OK in playback. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. • • Make sure the power is turned on. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. • Check antenna connection.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS CRT : Video input level : Audio input level : Video S/N ratio : Audio S/N ratio : 13/19 inch in-line gun, 90˚ deflection tube Television system : NTSC-M Closed caption system :§15.119/FCC Video Heads : Rotary two-head Tape width : 1/2 inch Tape speed SP : 33.40mm/sec. LP : 16.67mm/sec. SLP : 11.12mm/sec.
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.