JVC TV-20F243 User Manual

TV/VCR COMBO

USER’S GUIDE

For model :

TV-20F243

CATV

TV

POWER

EZ JECT

SP/ EP RE-VIEW

TIMER

PROGRAM

RESET

CANCEL

ZERO RETURN

COUNTER

AUDIO SELECT

2

1

3

MENU

5

4

6

+

SET

8

7

9

RETURN

SKIP SEARCH

—

SET

0

ENTER

— INDEX SEARCH +

C.C.

INPUT

MUTING

CH

VOL VOL

CH

TRACKING AUTO

PLAY

STOPREC PAUSE

RM-C393G

TV

SLEEPCALL

FFREW

ON TIMER

REC

REC TIMER

STOP/EJECT

POWER

REW

REC/ ITR

FF

PLAY

IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:

In the space below, enter the serial number for your

television (located on the rear of the television cabinet).

Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide.

Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference.

Keep the carton and original packaging for future use.

Serial Number

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PAR TS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni­tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN-

SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the

FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WA TER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable
operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installa­tions such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug, if your unit is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

PORTABLE CART W ARNING

(symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

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IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED)

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.

13. LIGHTNING

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit
due to lightning and power line surges.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be
fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and support­ing structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal

operation.
e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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21. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.

22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INST ALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

This product utilizes both a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other com­ponents that contain lead. Disposal of these materials may be regu­lated in your community due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local athori­ties, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://www.eiae.org

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FEATURES

Real Flat Picture Tube - It reduces the influence of surrounding light resulting in outstanding image detail

and clarity.

4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
19

µm HEAD - For superior picture quality even in EP mode, 19micron width technology heils to avoid

crosstalk and boost EP picture quality to near SP levels. With procision technology, ghosts and color
beats are virtually eliminated.

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound - With a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz and a dynamic range of better than
90dB, this TV/VCR provides a level of excellence that rivals compact discs.

Stereo/SAP Reception - This TV/VCR is designed to receive stereo and separate audio program (SAP)
broadcasts where available.

Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen
for hearing impaired viewers.

8-Programs/ 1-Month Programmable Timer With Everyday/Every Week Capability - The built-in
timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1 month. It is also possible to
record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week.

Auto Clock Set - Once your TV/VCR is pluged into the AC outlet, it automatically sets the correct date
and time.

Programmable ON/OFF Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on or off your TV/VCR at a set time.
Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed up to

120 minutes to turn off automatically.
Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button is pressed during playback, the TV/VCR will automati-

cally search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP
SEARCH button, and then return to normal playback.

Index Search - Locates the beginning of any recording mode on the TV/VCR.
Automatic Repeat Play System - When Auto Repeat option is turned on, the TV/VCR will automatically

play back the same cassette tape repeatedly.
Instant Timer Recording (ITR) - Simply by pressing the REC and PLAY buttons, the TV/VCR can be

programmed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start.
Audio/Video Input Jacks - A VCR or other video device may be hooked up to this TV/VCR for dubbing

or playback purposes.

EZ JECT - Automatically ejects the tape after rewinding the tape.
RE-VIEW - This feature helps you to watch the recorded program by the timer recording quickly.
TV/CATV switch - You can operate your Cable Box with the remote control supplied after you have

registered the 3-digit codes for their brand name.
Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return - The counter displays the real tape time and the zero

return can be used to return the tape to a preselected position (00:00:00) while the counter can be used
to locate programs.

Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture.
On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, Spanish or French for on-

screen programming.
V-Chip - The V-Chip function can rate a TV program or a movie content. It allows you to set a restriction

level.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this
User’s Guide prior to operating your new TV/VCR.

PREPARATION

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

LOCATION OF CONTROLS................................................................................................................................... 8

REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................................................................................................. 9

REMOTE PROGRAMMING...................................................................................................................................11

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 12

CABLE TV CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 13

SETTING LANGUAGE.......................................................................................................................................... 14

AUTO CLOCK SETTING ...................................................................................................................................... 15

MANUAL CLOCK SETTING ................................................................................................................................. 17

TV OPERATION

TV OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................... 18

STEREO AND SEPARATE AUDIO PROGRAM (SAP).........................................................................................22

TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................ 23

SETTING THE V-CHIP ......................................................................................................................................... 26

PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................ 30

SOUND CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................... 32

TO SET THE ON TIMER....................................................................................................................................... 33

TO SET THE OFF TIMER..................................................................................................................................... 34

PLAYBACK

LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE............................................................................................ 35

PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................................................... 36

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................................... 38

VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM (INDEX SEARCH)......................................................................................... 41

RECORDING

RECORDING A TV PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................ 42

INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR)................................................................................................................... 44

TIMER RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................ 45

OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING........................................................................................ 47

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER.......................................................................................................... 49

USING ZERO RETURN........................................................................................................................................ 50

DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE............................................................................................................................. 51

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................................................................................................................. 52

RECEPTION DISTURBANCES ............................................................................................................................ 54

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING..................................................................................................................................... 55

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 56

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PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR
THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE
UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW).

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will
condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

• When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place.

• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, set the POWER switch to ON and leave the
unit at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours.

Head Drum

Video T ape

If you cause a static discharge when touching the
unit, and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the
unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes, and
plug it back in. The unit should return to normal
operation.

Do not place the unit on or near appliances which
may cause electromagnetic interference (e.g. speak­ers, etc). Doing so may cause erratic operation of the
unit including picture and/or sound distortion or noise.

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

Avoid extreme heat.

Avoid extreme cold.

The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not
block or cover these holes. Especially avoid
covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth
or paper.

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Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the
cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax
directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a
horizontal (flat) position only.

Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc.
If liquids should be spilled into the unit, serious
damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the
unit, unplug the AC power cord immediately and
consult qualified service personnel before attempting
to use it again.

When you leave your home for a long time, unplug
the AC power cord.

POWER SOURCE

AC Outlet

Wider Hole
and Blade

Polarized AC Cord
(One blade is wider than the other.)

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert
the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

NOTES:

Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified

1.
voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.
If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC outlet,

2.
do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user’s responsibility
to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit, and the unit

3.
fails to function, simply unplug the unit, from the AC outlet, wait a
few minutes, and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal
operation.

When you finish operating the unit, always unload
the cassette and turn off the power.

To protect the unit from a lightning storm, unplug the
AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1

DOOR

23 654

POWER

ON TIMER

REC TIMERREC

STOP/EJECT

7891510 11 12 13

REC / ITR

FF

PLAYREW

+– + VIDEO L

CHANNEL

VOLUME LINE IN

(MONO)

REARFRONT

16 17

HOW TO OPEN THE FRONT DOOR

– AUDIO–R–

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

FRONT:

1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape.

2. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control are

received here.

3. REC Indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR is recording.

4. ON TIMER Indicator - This indicator lights up when the

powered up. It also lights up when ON TIMER program
is turned ON while power is OFF.

5. STOP/EJECT Button - Press once to stop the tape in
any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

6. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this button
rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play mode,
this button activates reverse search.

7. PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

8. FF (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode, this

button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play mode,
this button activates forward search.

9. REC / ITR Button - Press once to start normal recording.
Additional presses activate Instant Timer Recording.

10. CHANNEL + / – Buttons - Press to select a channel for
viewing or recording.

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11. VOLUME + / – Buttons - Press to raise or lower the

volume of the sound.

12. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video signal
cables from an external source can be connected here.

13. Headphone Jack - Plug headphones with an 1/8" miniplug
into this jack for private listening.

14. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off.

15. REC TIMER Indicator - This lights when the TIMER

button is pressed.

REAR:

16. UHF/VHF Antenna Jack - Connect the 75 ohm coaxial

cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack.

17. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V, 60Hz outlet.

REMOTE CONTROL

12
13
14

15
16

17

18

19

20

10

11

1
2
3

4
5

6
7

8

9

TV

CATV

EZ JECT

SP/ EP RE-VIEW

TIMER

PROGRAM

ZERO RETURN

CANCEL

COUNTER

AUDIO SELECT

1

MENU

4

+

SET

7

SKIP SEARCH

–

SET

ENTER

– INDEX SEARCH +

MUTING

CH

VOL VOL

CH

TRACKING AUTO

PLAY

STOPREC PAUSE

POWER

RESET

3

2

6

5
8

9

RETURN

0

C.C.

INPUT

SLEEPCALL

FFREW

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

1. TV/CATV Switch - Used to select the TV/VCR or Cable

Box to be operated. (You can operate your cable box after
you have programed the remote control.)

2. TIMER Button - Used to set the TV/VCR to start recording
at a preset time.

3. CANCEL Button - Press to cancel existing setups or to
restore default values.

4. AUDIO SELECT Button - Switches sound between mono
and stereo, and SAP when receiving broadcasts in stereo
or SAP.

5. MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen menu
function.

6. SET + / – Buttons - Used to select the option in the menu
or set timer recording, ON/OFF timer, channel set, picture
adjustment, auto repeat, clock and language.

7. ENTER Button - Press to enter selected setup.

8. MUTING Button - Press to turn off the sound. Press again

to turn the sound back on.

9. CALL Button - Displays the present time/day of the week,
channel, counter, speed selection (and VCR mode if VCR
is playing) on the TV screen.

10. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this button
rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play mode, this
button activates reverse search.

11. REC Button - Press once together with the PLAY button
to start normal recording. Additional presses activate
Instant Timer Recording.

12. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on. Press
again to turn the TV/VCR off.

13. RE-VIEW Button - Used to locate the beginning of the
recorded program by the timer recording and starts playback
automatically.

14. COUNTER RESET Button - Used to reset the counter to
00:00:00.

15. RETURN Button - Switches between the present channel
and the last channel selected.

16. C.C. (Closed Caption) Button - Switches between Caption,
Text and TV modes for Closed-Captioned programs.

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22
23

24

25

26

17. INPUT Selector Button - Switches the program for

viewing between the VCR and external input source.

18. SLEEP Button - Sets the TV to turn off automatically after
up to 120 minutes.

19. FF (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode, this button
rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play mode, this
button activates forward search.

20. PAUSE Button - During recording, this button temporarily
stops the tape. During playback, it stops the tape and
displays a still image on the TV screen.

21. EZ JECT Button - Press this button after finished watching
the rental video tape. The tape will be rewound and ejected
automatically.

22. SP/EP Selector Button - Sets the tape speed for recording.

23. ZERO RETURN Button - Use to stop the tape when the

counter reaches 00:00:00.

24. SKIP SEARCH Button - Press in the playback mode to
search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3
minutes.

25. CHANNEL + / – Buttons - Press the + button to change to
a higher numbered channel set into memory.
Press the – button to change to a lower numbered channel
set into memory.

26. STOP Button - Press once to stop the tape.

27. PROGRAM Button - Press to confirm the programmed

timer recording and ON/OFF timer.

28. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct
access to any channel.

29. INDEX SEARCH + / – Buttons - Used to search for the
INDEX mark.

30. VOLUME + / – Buttons - Press the + button to increase, or
the – button to decrease the volume level.

31. Digital AUTO TRACKING Buttons - Allows automatic or
manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise
during playback.

32. PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

TV

CATV

EZ JECT

SP/ EP RE-VIEW

TIMER

PROGRAM

ZERO RETURN

CANCEL

COUNTER

AUDIO SELECT

1

MENU

4

+

SET

7

SKIP SEARCH

–

SET

ENTER

– INDEX SEARCH +

MUTING

CH

VOL VOL

CH

TRACKING AUTO

PLAY

STOPREC PAUSE

POWER

RESET

3

2

6

5
8

9

RETURN

0

C.C.

INPUT

SLEEPCALL

FFREW

27

28

29

30

31

32

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REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)

BATTER Y INST ALLA TION

Slide the battery compart­ment cover in the direction

1

of the arrow.

BATTER Y PRECAUTIONS

The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh
ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury
from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions.)

6. When you change the batteries, try to complete the task within three minutes. If you take longer than three
minutes, the remote control codes for your Cable Box may have to be reset (see page 11).

Install two “AA” (penlight
size) batteries, paying

2

attention to the polarity

diagram in the battery compartment.

Replace the compartment

3

cover.

EFFECTIVE DIST ANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

15 FEET

30˚ 30˚

NOTE:•When there is an obstacle between the TV/VCR and the transmitter, the transmitter may not operate.

When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the

•

Remote sensor of the TV/VCR, the remote operation may be unstable.

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REMOTE PROGRAMMING

Setting the CATV or Satellite receiver

You can program your remote to operate your cable box, satellite receiver by using the instructions and codes listed
below. If the equipment does not respond to any of the codes listed below or to the search code function, use the
remote control supplied by the manufacturer.

Cable Box or Satellite setup

The remote control is programmed with CATV and/or Satellite codes for power on, power off, channel up, channel
down, and 10 key operation.

1. Find the CATV/Satellite brand from the list of codes shown below.

2. Slide the 2-way selector switch (TV/CATV switch) to “CATV”.

3. Press and hold down the CALL button.

4. With the CALL button held down, enter the first code number listed using the 10 key pad.

5. Release the CALL button.

6. Confirm the operation of the Cable Box/Satellite receiver.

• If your CATV or Satellite box does not respond to the first code, try the others listed. If it does not respond to any
code, try the Search Codes Function at the bottom of the page.

Cable Box CODES Cable Box CODES

ABC
Archer
Cableview
Citizen
Curtis
Dlamond
Eagle
Eastern
GC Brand
Gemini
General instrument

Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold

Macom
Magnavox
Memorex
Movietime
Oak
Panasonic
Paragon
Philips
Pioneer
Pulsar

024
032, 025
051, 032
022, 051
058, 059
024, 032, 025
029
034
032, 051
022, 043
065, 024, 025, 026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057, 023
040, 041, 042, 045, 058, 064
049, 024
065, 024, 025, 026, 027, 020,
021, 022, 057, 023
049, 050,051,054
033
030
032, 051
039, 037, 048
055, 056, 060, 071
063
028, 029, 030, 052, 053, 031, 069
047, 062
051, 032

Puser
RCA
Realistic
Regal

Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
SLMark
Sprucar
Strargate
Telecaption
Teleview
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
Zenith/Drake
Satellite

032
061, 070
032
058, 064, 040, 041, 042, 045,
068
034
037, 032, 051, 038
051
057, 058, 059
051, 047
051, 066
032, 051
067
047, 051
044
035, 036, 066
050
032, 025
022, 032
052
029, 030
063, 046
046

Satellite

System

Echostar
Express VU
G.E.
G.I.
Gradiente
Hitachi
HNS (Hughes)
Panasonic
Philips
Primestar
Proscan
RCA
Sony
Star Choice
Toshiba
Uniden

CODESDigital

100, 113, 114
100, 113
106
108
112
104, 111
104
105
102, 103
108
106, 109, 110
106, 109, 110
107
104, 108
101
102, 103

Search Codes Function:

1. Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector switch (TV/CATV switch) to CATV.

2. Press the TV POWER and RETURN buttons. Hold for at least three seconds and release.

3. Press TV POWER, see if the CATV or Satellite box responds.

4. If there was a response, press RETURN. The operating codes are now set. If there was no response, repeat
Step 3. If you repeat Step 3 52 times without a response, use the remote control which came with the equipment.

5. Press RETURN to exit.

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

If you are using outdoor antenna (outdoor antenna not included), follow the instructions below that
correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 13 for Cable TV
connections.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire)

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/
UHF antenna to the antenna jack.

If your combination VHF/UHF antenna has a 300 ohm
twin-lead wire, the use of the 300-75 ohm matching
transformer may be necessary.

Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the
combiner (not supplied). Connect the VHF 300 ohm
twin-lead wire to the 300-75 ohm matching trans­former. Attach the transformer to the combiner, then
attach the combiner to the antenna jack.

75 OHM
COAXIAL
CABLE

U

H

F

/

V

H

F

300-75 OHM
MATCHING
TRANSFORMER
(not included)

U

H

F

/

V

H

F

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wires)

300-75 OHM
MATCHING
TRANSFORMER
(not included)

UHF/
VHF

COMBINER
(not included)

UHF 300 ohm

VHF 300 ohm

Separate VHF/UHF Antennas (75 ohm VHF cable and 300 ohm UHF twin-lead wires)

Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm
twin-lead wire to the combiner. Attach the combiner
to the antenna jack.

UHF/
VHF

COMBINER
(not included)

VHF 75 ohm

UHF 300 ohm

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CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box.
Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for
normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE

For basic cable service not requiring a converter/descrambler box,
connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the antenna jack
on the back of the TV/VCR.

75 OHM
COAXIAL CABLE

UHF/
VHF

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE

If you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming
75 ohm coaxial cable to the converter/descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm coaxial cable, connect the output jack
of the converter/descrambler box to the antenna jack on the TV/VCR. Follow the connections shown below. Set the
TV/VCR to the output channel of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/
descrambler box to select channels.

INCOMING
75 OHM
CATV CABLE

CONVERTER/

DESCRAMBLER

75 OHM CABLE
TO TV/VCR

UHF/
VHF

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH
SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS

If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the
use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A/B switch box (available from the
Cable company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the “B”
position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV/VCR. With the switch in the “A” position, tune
your TV/VCR to the output of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/
descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

INCOMING
75 OHM
CATV CABLE

DESCRAMBLER

SPLITTER

CONVERTER/

A/B SWITCH

A

B

75 OHM CABLE
TO TV/VCR

UHF/
VHF

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SETTING LANGUAGE

SYSTEM SET-UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

MENU

This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.
Language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button
initially. Select language to use the other menu options.

Press the MENU button.
Press the SET + or – button to select the SYSTEM

1

SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

SET

SET

•If you press the MENU button

before the clock is not set,
SYSTEM SET-UP screen will
appear. See step 2 in this case.

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

1 2 3

R

EW

REC

STOP

ENTER

M E N U
TIMER REC SET
TV SET-UP
CH SET-UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET-UP

〉

M

UTING

VOL

C

A

L

L

TR

CH

AC

K

IN

GAUTO

PLAY

PAU

SE

S

FF

L

E

E

ENTER

CH

VOL

P

Press the SET + or – button to select the
LANGUAGE option, then press the ENTER

2

button.

CANCEL

4

8

RETURN

TV

TIMER

ZERO RETURN

COUNTER

1

5

9

C

SP/

2

6

ENTER

A

T

V

EZ JECT

EP

PROGRAM

3

RESET

RE-VIEW

POWER

SET

SET

SET

+

SET

–

SKIP SEARCH

– INDEX SEARCH

IN

P

U

T

AUDIO SELECT

MENU

7

+

0

C.C.

41

Press the SET + or – button to select the
desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish

3

(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press
the ENTER button.

SET

SET

14

ENTER

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

Press the MENU button twice to return to

4

normal TV viewing.

AUTO CLOCK SETTING

ATLANTIC
CENTRAL
PACIFIC
HAWAII
AUTO

EASTERN
MOUNTAIN
ALASKA

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

STANDARD TIME

AU

The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight
Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal.

You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is inserted into the AC outlet.

AUTO CLOCK SETTING

WAIT 30 MINUTES! when the power

1

switch is off, after the connections of the

antenna and the power plug. Because the Auto
Clock setting feature is activate.
After the clock is set automatically, you may have to set
the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time.
Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR after
the Auto Clock operation completed.

POWER

2 3 4

ENTER

MUTING

VOL

CALL

TRACKING

REW

REC

PLAY

STOP

P

TIME ZONE SETTING (STANDARD TIME)

Press the MENU button.
Press the SET + or – button to

2

select the SYSTEM SET-UP

option, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

SET

ENTER

CH

VOL

CH

SLEEP

AUTO

FF

Press the SET + or – button
to select the STANDARD

3

TIME option, then press the
ENTER button.

SET

• When shipped from factory , the AUTO CLOCK

option is set to AUTO position.

• If you turn the TV/VCR on in Auto Clock setting, the

clock is not set.

• With cable box connection, if the Auto Clock Setting

is unsuccessful, please select the PBS channel
carrying the XDS information, then turn the TV/VCR
off. After 30 minutes, turn the TV/VCR on, and if the
clock is not set automatically, set the clock manually.
(See page 17.)

Canadian Viewers:

Please see note regarding the AUTO CLOCK SETTING
option on page 55.

TV

C

ATV

TIMER

T

8

ZERO RETURN

1

5

9

EZ JECT

SP/

EP

P

R

O

POWER

G

R

A

M

RE-VIEW

CO

UNTER

RESET

2

3

6

1

42

Using the SET + or – button,
select your Time Zone, then

4

2

press the ENTER button.
Press the MENU button until the
MENU screen is cleared.

SET

ENTER

MENU

SET

+

SET

–

S

K

IP

S

E

A

– INDEX SEARCH

INPUT

R

C

H

+

A

U

D

IO

7

0

C

.C

ENTER

S

E

LE

RETURN

.

CANCEL

C

4

MENU

NOTE:

SET

〈

M E N U
TIMER REC SET
TV SET-UP
CH SET-UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET-UP

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

SET

SYSTEM SET-UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

SET

•After Auto Clock setting, in some case the clock may display the other time zone’s. You can correct the clock

by selecting your Time Zone setting above.

•When the clock is not set or you set the clock manually, Time Zone setting is not available.

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SYSTEM SET-UP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF
STANDARD TIME
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

AUTO CLOCK SETTING (CONTINUED)

DA YLIGHT SA VING TIME SETTING

You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually.

Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or –
button to select the SYSTEM SET-UP option,

1

then press the ENTER button.

Press the SET + or – button to select the DAY­LIGHT SAVING TIME option, then press the

2

ENTER button.

MENU

SET

SET

1 2 3

ENTER

M E N U
TIMER REC SET
TV SET-UP
CH SET-UP
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF
SYSTEM SET-UP

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

CALL

TRACKING

REW

REC

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SET

ENTER

SET

〉

TV

CATV

T

IM

EZ JEC

ER

C

A

N

C

E

L

A

U

D

IO

S

E

L

E

M

C

T

EN

U

S

ET

S

E

T

–

E

SKIP SEARCH

N

TE

R

– IN

D

SLEEP

E

X SEA

C

H

INPUT

V

O

L

MUTING

V

O

L

C

H

AUTO

FF

1

+

4

7

8

0

R

R

ETU

C

H

R

+

N

C.C.

T

SP

/

EP

ZER

P

R

O

O

G

R

RA

E

M

TU

R

R

C

E-V

N

O

U

IEW

N

T

E

R

R

ES

ET

2

5

3

6

9

Press the SET + or – button to select one of the

3

options, then press the ENTER button. Press the
MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared.

SET

SET

ENTER

MENU

for manual setting

ON:

(forward one hour)
for manual setting

OFF:

(back one hour)
for automatic setting

AUTO:

(read XDS in the signal)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

ON
OFF
AUTO

〈

+/–/ENTER/MENU

〉

When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually,
on the first Sunday in April you set to “ON”, and on the last
Sunday in October you set to “OFF”.

NOTE: • When shipped from factory, the DAYLIGHT SA VING TIME option is set to AUTO position.

• When the clock is not set, Daylight Saving Time setting is not available.

• When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your area, always select OFF position in step 3.

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O

W

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