Optimus 16-422, 16-421 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-421/422

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Color TV with

Built-in VHS HQ VCR

Model 29 13" TV (16-421)
Model 30 20" TV (16-422)

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GROUND CLAM PS

NEC - NATI ON AL ELE CTRI CAL C ODE

EXAMPLE OF ANT ENNA GRO UNDING AS P ER

NATIONAL ELE CT RICAL CO DE

WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

ANTENNA

POWER SERVICE GROUNDI NG

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ELECTRIC

FIGURE A

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IMPORT A NT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

This TV/VCR should never be placed near or over a

Read instructions

in

instructions should be read before the appli-

— All the safety and operat-

ance is operated.

Retain Instructions

in

instructions should be retained for future ref-

— The safety and operat-

erence.

Heed Warnings

— All warnin

ance and in the operatin

s on the appli-

instructions should be

adhered to.

Follow Instructions

— All operatin

and use

instructions should be followed.

Cleaning

— Unplu

let before cl eanin

TV/VCR from the wall out-

. Do not use liq uid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleanin

Attachments

— Do not use attachments not
recommended by the TV/VCR manufacturer as
they may cause hazar ds.

Water and Moisture

— Do not use this TV/VCR
near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base­ment, or near a swimmin

Accessories

— Do not place this TV/VCR on

pool.

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The TV/ VCR may fall, caus in
someone and serious dama

seriou s injury t o

e to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the TV/VCR. Any mountin

of the appli ance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and should use a mountin

accessory recom­mended by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combinati on should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur­faces may cause an appliance and cart combi­nation to overturn.

Ventilation

— Slots and openin

s in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided for ventila­tion and to ensure reliable operation of the TV/
VCR and to protect it from overheatin
openin
openin

s must not be blocked or covered. The
s should never be blocked by placin

. These

the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface.

radiator or heat re

ister . This TV/VCR should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.

© 1996 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Opti mus is a registered trad emark used by Tandy Corpor ation.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

Power Sources

10.

— This TV/VCR should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the markin

label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your hom e,
consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For TV/VCRs intended to operate
from battery power or other sources, refer to the
operatin

Grounding and Polarizat ion

11.
equipped with a polarized alternatin
line plu
other). This plu

instructions.

— This TV/VCR is

-current

(a plug having one blade wider than the

will fit into the power outl et only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plu

.

reversin

the plug. If the p lug should still fail to

fully into the outlet, try

fit, contact your electrician to replace your obso­lete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plu

Power-Cord Protection

12.

.

— Power-supply cords
should be routed so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
a

ainst them, paying particular attention to

cords at plu

s, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the appliance.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

13.

— If an outside
antenna or cable sy stem is connected to the TV/
VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is

rounded so as to provide some protection

a

ainst voltage surges and built-up static

char

es. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides infor­mation with respect to proper
mast and supportin

structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire to an antenna dischar

rounding of the

e unit, size of

rounding conductors, location of antenna-dis-

char

e unit, connect ion to grounding electrodes,
and requirements f or the

rounding electrode.

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CAUTION

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Lightning

14.
VCR receiver durin
is left unattended and unused for lon
time, u nplu
nect the antenna or cable system. This will pre­vent dama
power-line sur

Power Lines

15.
should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric li
cuits, or where it can fal l into such power lines or
circuits. When installin
tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touchin
with them mi

Overloading

16.
and extension cords as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

17.
of any kind into this TV/VCR throu
as they may touch dan
short out parts that could result in a fire or elec­tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
TV/VCR.

Servicing

18.
VCR yourself as openin
may expose you to dan
hazards . Refer all s ervicin
personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

19.
VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicin
qualified service personnel under the followin
conditions:

When the power- supply cord or plu

or frayed.

— For added protection for this TV/

a lightning storm, or when it

it from the wall outlet and discon-

e to the TV/VCR due to lightning and

es.

— An outside antenna system

an outside antenna sys-

such power lines or circuits as contact

ht be fatal.

— Do not overload wall outlets

— Never push objects

erous voltage points or

— Do not attempt to service this TV/

or removing covers

erous voltage or other

to qualified service

— Unplu

a. If liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the TV/VCR.

b. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or

water.

c. If the TV/VCR does not operate normally

by followin
only those controls that are covered by the
operatin
ment of other controls may result in dama
and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to
its normal operation.

d. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or the

cabinet has been dama

the operating instru ctions. Adj u st

instructions, as improper adjust-

ed.

periods of

ht or power cir-

h openings

this TV/

to

is damaged

e. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct

chan

e in performance — this indicates a

need for servi ce.

Replacement Parts

20.
are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts, specified by the manu­facturer, that have the same characteristics as
the ori
result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or
other hazards.

Safety Check

21.
vice or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service
technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the TV/VCR is in proper operat­in

Heat

22.
ated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat re
in

Warnin

inal part . Unauthorized subst itutions may

condition.

— This TV/VCR product should be situ-

isters, stoves, or other products (includ-

amplifiers) that produce heat.

: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

— When replacement parts

— Upon completion of any ser-

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER -SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

This symbol is inte nded to alert you to the pres­ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the prod uct’s encl osure that mi ght be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im­portant opera ting and maintenance inst ructions
are included in the li terature accompanying this
product.

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FEATURES

Your Model 29/Model 30 Color TV with Built-In
VHS VCR combi nes a versatile c ol or TV/monitor
and a VCR in one s pace- sa ving c abin et. The TV/
VCR receives TV programs and plays video
tapes. It also records onto video tapes from TV
programs or an audio/video source you connect
to it.

Please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has
been prepared to assist you with initial setup
procedures and to guide you i n the TV/VCR’s
everyday operation.

GENERAL

Automatic/Manual Clock Setting

set the TV/VCR to automatically update its clock
using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals
broadcast by certain stations. You can also
manually set the clock.

EDS is a service provided by some broad-

Note:

casters to transmit various types of information
including the current time. If no broadcasters in
your area transmit EDS signals, automatic clock
setting will not work.

Station Displa

tion identification call letters if a station transmits
them.

Automatic DST (Da

ustment

matically adjust the time for Daylight Saving
Time.

Remote Control

most of the tape-motion and TV controls.

Note:

two AA batteries (not included) for operation.

— lets you set t he TV/VCR to auto-

Your TV/VCR’s remote control requires

— automatically displays sta-

ht Saving Time) Ad-

— provides remote access to

— lets you

Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks

quickly connect an audio/video device such as a

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— let you

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Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — makes
playback easy when you l oad a video cassette
tape because it automatically plays, rewinds,
and then, if the erase protection t ab has been
removed, ejects it.

Freeze-Fram e — lets you tem porarily stop the
action and view a single frame.

Auto Repeat — lets you set the TV/VCR to au­tomatically repeat a tape when it reaches the
end or a blank spot on the tape during playback.

Fast-Forward/Reverse wi th Visual Search —
helps you easily find a selection on the tape, and
lets you quickly move the tape through recorded
mat erial you w ant to skip .

Real-Time Counter with Memory — lets you
select and easily return to a specific point on the
tape.

One-Minute S kip — lets you quick ly skip over
unwanted portions of a recording such as com­mercials .

Note: Most material performed in public, such
as concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed on
prerecorded video tapes, is copyrighted. The
unauthorized recording or duplication of copy­righted material is a violation of the copyright
laws of most countries and such duplication may
result in fines and/or imprisonment. Note, how­ever, that in the United States, it is not a violation
of U.S. copyright laws for a c onsum er t o reco rd
a broadcast television program for private (in­home) viewing.

TUNIN G

179-Channel Capability, Digital PLL (Phase­Locked Loop) Tuner — offers a broad range of

viewing choices and a clear, sharp picture.
Tuner Memory Programming — automatically

stores all the active channels i n your area into
memory. You can also manually program the
tuner’s memory, which makes it easy to add
new channels when you move the TV/VCR to
another area, or delete channels you do not
want.

For your records, we recommend you record the
TV/VCR’s model number and serial number
here. The numbers are on the back panel.

Model Number ______________ ______ __
Serial Number ______________________

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CONTENTS

Before Yo u Begin........................................................................................................................... 8

Remote Control...................... .............................. ............................... ...................................... 8

Moisture Condensation............................................................................................................. 8

Using This Manual.................................................................................................................... 8

Connections................................................................................................................................... 9

Choosing a Location ................................................................................................ ............ ..... 9

Connecting the Signal Source .................................................................................................. 9

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna . ...................................................................................... 9

Connecting to a Cable System .......................................................................................... 9

Cable Channel Designations ........................................................................................... 10

Connecting an External Device............................................................................................... 10

Connecting Power................................................................................................................... 10

Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 11

Remote Control...................... .............................. ............................... ..................................... 11

Installing Batteries ............................................................................................................ 11

Using the Remote Control ................................................................................................ 11

Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels/Clock .............................................................. ... 12

Selecting Automatic Auto Clock Set-Up .......................................................................... 13

Changing the On-Screen Programming Language ......................................................... 14

Changing the Channels Stored in Memory ..................................................................... 14

Adding/Erasing Channels ................................................................................................ 15

Setting the Clock Manually .................................. ................... ................... ................... ... 15

Basic TV Operation ............................. ............................... ............................... .......................... 17

Selecting Channels................................................................................................................. 17

Viewi ng TV.......... .............................. ............................... ............................... ........................ 17

Adjusting the Picture............................................................................................................... 17

Using Mute.............................................................................................................................. 18

Using Last Channel Recall...................................................................................................... 18

Viewing an External Device.................................................................................................... 18

Basic VCR Operation.................................................................................................................. 19

Loading a Video Tape............................................................................................................. 19

Playing a Video Tape.............................................................................................................. 19

Tape Motion Controls.............................................................................................................. 19

Visual Search .................................................................................................................. 19

Slow Motion ..................................................................................................................... 20

Freeze-Frame .................................................................................................................. 20

Fast-Forward/Rewind ...................................................................................................... 20

Tracking.................................................................................................................................. 20

Special Functions................ .............................. ............................... ............................... ............ 21

Things Yo u See.................................... ............................... .............................. ...................... 21

Blue Screen ..................................................................................................................... 21

On-Screen Displays ........................................................................................................ 21

Function Indicators .......................................................................................................... 21

Using the Counter................................................................................................................... 21

Using One-Minute Skip........................................................................................................... 22

Using Automatic Repeat Playback.......................................................................................... 22

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Using VCR Lock...................................................................................................................... 22

Turning Error Beep On/Off...................................................................................................... 22

Using the Timer Features........................................................................................................ 23

Setting/Cancelling the On Timer ...................................................................................... 23

Using the Sleep Timer .................................................................................................... 24

Closed Caption System.......................................................................................................... 24

Selecting the Closed Caption Mode ................................................................................ 24

Using the Caption On Mute Feature ................................................................................ 24

Recording/Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program ............................................... 25

Recording..................................................................................................................................... 26

General Info r mation...... ......................................................... ................................................. 26

Recording Speeds ........................................... .......... .. ....... .......... ....... .. ....... .......... .. ....... 26

Tape Selection ................................................................................................................. 26

Erase Protection .............................................................................................................. 26

Immediate Recording.............................................................................................................. 27

Quick Timer Recording (QTR) ............................................................................................... 27

QTR Hints .................................................................... .................................................... 28

Automatic Timer Recording..................................................................................................... 28

Setting the Automatic Tim er ............................................................................................ 28

Timer Recording Hints ..................................................................................................... 30

Checking/Changing Program Timers ............................................................................... 30

Clearing a Program Timer ............................................................................................... 30

Dubbing (Copying) a Tape...................... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... .. .......... ....... ....... .. .......... ....... .. 30

Additional Information............................................................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................ 32

Care and Maintenance. ........................................................................................................... 34

The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................. 34

Resetting the TV/VCR’s Memory............................................................................................ 34

Cleaning the Video Heads ...................................... .......... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... .. .......... ....... .. 35

Degaussing................................... ..... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... ..... ....... .............. 35

Storing Video Cassettes......................................................................... ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... .. 35

Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 36

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

REMOTE CONTROL

Your TV/VCR’s remote con trol is packed sepa­rate ly. B e sur e to loca te i t be fore you stor e th e
packing material.

POWER

PAUSE

REW

ZERO/1 MIN

123

7

100

CLEAR

COUNTER

SPEED

RESET

SLOW

MUTEON TIMER

SLEEP

PLAY

REC/TIME

FAST-F

STOP

LCR

C H

546

TRACKING

8

9

VOL

ADD/DLT

0

MENUPROG

SET

SEL

C. C.

DISPLAY

USING THIS MANUAL

This manual i s organized i nto these m ajor s ec­tions.

• “Connections” on Page 9
connections required to begin using your
TV/VCR.

• “Setup” on Page 11

—

for preparing and using the remote control,
setting the on-screen programming lan­guage, selecting the input signal, setting
the clock, and storing channels.

• “Basic TV Operation” on Page 17
explains how to sel ect channels, watch TV
using the TV/VCR tuner, adjust the picture,
mute the sound, use the channel return
feature, and view an external device.

• “Basic VCR Operation” on Page 19
explains how to load and pla y a video t ape,
use the TV/VCR’s visual search and
freeze-frame features, fast-forward and
rewind a tape, and adjust the tracking man­ually.

describes the

—

includes procedures

—

—

MOISTURE CONDENSAT ION

Condensation inside the TV/VCR can cause
tape jams or video head damage. When you first
install your TV/VCR, or when you move it from a
cold area to a warm on e, let it sit for about 2
hours before you plug it in and begi n operat ion .
This allows complete evaporation of any mois­ture inside the TV/VCR that could damage it.

Caution:

high humidity.

Do not use your TV/VCR i n areas of

• “Special Functions” on Page 21
describes the things you see on the TV/
VCR’s TV screen and how to use the TV/
VCR’s on timer or sleep timer, counter,
automatic repeat p layback, or closed ca p­tion functions.

• “Recording” on Page 26

describes the

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different types of recordings and gives
instructions for making each.

• “Additional Information” on Page 32
includes a troubleshooting section, care
and maintenance procedures, FCC infor­mation, information on servicing your TV/
VCR, and specifications.

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CONNECTIONS

Before using your TV/VCR for the first time, read
through this entire section to determine which
connections best meet y our ne eds . Then follow
the directions for completing the connections.

You can connect many different types of

Note:

audio/video systems such as a stereo receiver/
amplifier, a satellite receiver, or a combination
of a cable sy stem and out s i d e anten na to y our
TV/VCR. These connections might require ad­ditional supplies that are available from your lo­cal RadioShack store.

CHOOSING A LOCATION

Choose a location for your TV/VCR where:

• Air flows freely on all sides of the TV/VCR.

• The power cord is not in the way of normal
traffic .

CONNECTING THE SIGNAL
SOURCE

You can connect ei ther an outdoor antenn a or
the cable from your cable service provider.

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

Connect the antenna to the
the back of the TV/VCR. If you do not have a TV
antenna yet, use a high-quality outdoor anten­na, available at your local RadioShack store.

• If the antenna us es 75-ohm coaxial cable,
connect the antenna’s cable direct ly to the
TV/VCR’s

Antenna Cable

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Terminal

VHF/UHF

terminal.

terminal on

• If the antenna uses 300-ohm twin-lead
cable, use a 300-to-75-ohm matching
transformer (not supplied) to make the con­nection.

Matching Tr a nsf or me r

VHF/UHF Terminal

Antenna Cable

VHF/UHF

• If you have separate VHF and UHF anten­nas, connect the antenna cables to a split­ter/combiner (such as RadioShack Cat. No.
15-1296). Then connect the splitter/com­biner’s output to the

VHF/UHF

terminal.

Refer to your antenna’s installation instructions
for additional information.

Connecting to a Cable System

Note to the CATV system installer :

This reminder is provided to ca ll the CA TV sys­tem installer’s attention to Article 820-4 0 of the
National Electrical Code 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.

Caution:

rect connections to cable wires (connections
that do not go through the cable box). Check the
laws in your area before making any connec­tions.

To receive cable channels, conn ect your local
cable system to the TV/VCR as follows.

Some areas have laws restricting di-

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If you do not receive scrambled channels,

you can connect the cable directly to the TV/
VCR’s

VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF Terminal

terminal.

Cable

If you receive scrambled channels, you mu st

connect the cable converter box to the TV/
VCR’s

VHF/UHF

terminal. Tune the TV/VCR to
the cable box’s output channel (3 or 4) and use
the cable box to select the channel.

Cable Box

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF Termin al

Cable Channel Designations

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
DEVICE

You can connect another audio/video device
that has audio/video outputs, such as a V CR,
camcorder, or satellite receiver, to the TV/VCR
so you can view the source’s output on the TV/
VCR.

Note: Always use video-quality shielded cables
with phono connectors. Do not use standard au­dio patch cords.

To connect an audio/video device’s outputs to
the TV/VCR, connect the device’s video and au­dio outputs to the corresponding

AUDIO IN

jacks on the back of the TV/VCR.

A/V Device

VIDEO IN

and

Your TV/VCR can receive up to 125 cable chan­nels, displayed as 1_125. Channels 2-13 are the
same for VHF and c ab le T V , and c ab le com pa­nies usually number them as they appear on the
TV screen. For other channels, the c able ser­vice’s channel designations might not match the
channel numbers that appear on the TV screen.

For more information, contact your cable com­pany. You might need to e xp eriment to deter­mine the proper cable channel des ignations for
your cable system.

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

CONNECTING POWER

When you have completed all other connec­tions, plug the TV/VCR’s power cord into a stan­dard AC outlet.

Warning: For your protection, the power cord
has a polarized plug. To prevent blade expo­sure, be sure the blades fit fully and easily into
the outlet. If you do not have a polarized out let,
have a qualified electrician install one before
you use the TV/VCR.

Note: When you plug in the TV/VCR within 24
hours after a power failure, the TV/VCR starts to
search for a channel that uses an Extended
Data Service (EDS) signal (see “Setting the On­Screen Language/Channels/Clock” on Page

12).

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SETUP

FRONT PANEL

The buttons on the TV/VCR’s front panel control
the TV and the VCR.

REMOTE CONTROL

Installing Batteries

The remote control requires two AA batteries
(not supplied). For the longest operation and
best performance, we recommend alkaline bat ­teries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557).

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and type.

• Never leave dead batteries in the remote
control. Batteries can leak chemicals that
can damage electronic circuits.

• Dispose of dead batteries promptly and
properly; do not bury or burn them.

1. Press down on the battery compartment
cover’s tab and lift off the cover.

All the remote control’s buttons have the same
functions as the buttons o n the TV/VCR’s front
panel. In addition, the number buttons let you di­rectly select channels and menu options and
settings, program, sleep and on timers, and
more.

POWER

PAUSE

REW

ZERO/1 MIN

123

7

100

CLEAR

COUNTER

RESET

SLEEP

PLAY

REC/TIME

STOP

546

8

9

ADD/DLT

0

SET

MENUPROG

C. C.

SPEED

DISPLAY

SLOW

TRACKING

MUTEON TIMER

FAST-F

LCR

C H

VOL

SEL

2. Insert fresh batteries into the compart­ment, as ind icat ed b y th e po lar ity sym bo ls
(+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

If the remote control does not work or op-

Note:

erates poorly, replace both batteries.

Using the Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim the LED on the
front of the remote control toward the front of t he
TV/VCR and press the desired button(s).

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SETTING THE O N-SCREEN
LANGUAGE/CHANNELS/
CLOCK

The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, the

SELECT LANGUAGE

pears. You can set the TV/VCR to display on­screen menus in English or in Spanish. After
you select a language, the TV/VCR automatical­ly scans through the channels and stores all ac­tive channels in your area. Then the TV/VCR
automatically sets the clock if a broadcast sta­tion with an EDS signal is available in your area.

Notes:

• Make sure you have connected the TV/
VCR to your cable system or an antenna
before continuing (see “Connecting an Out­door Antenna” or “Connecting to a Cable
System” on Page 9).

screen automatically ap-

2. To select the on-screen language, press
to sel ect

ESPANOL

ENGLISH

(Spanish). The

CLOCK AUTO SET

CH

or

to select

CHANNEL/

screen automatically

appears.

CH

• The on-screen language defaults to
English.

• EDS is a service provided by some broad­casters such as PBS to transmit various
types of information, including the current
time. If no broadcaster in your area trans­mits EDS signals, you must set the clock
manually after the TV/VCR finishes lo oking
for an EDS signal. If you want to use timer
recording immediately, you can stop the
TV/VCR from looking for an EDS signal by
setting the clock manuall y. See “Setting the
Clock Manually” on Page 15.

• The TV/VCR might not store active chan­nels and automatically set the clock if the
signal the TV/VCR receives from your
antenna is weak.

1. Press

POWER

to tur n on th e TV/ VCR. T he

SELECT LANGUAGE

screen automati-

cally appears.

Note:

If you use a cable box, you must tu rn
it on and select an EDS broadcaster in your
time zone before pressing

CH

.

3. To automatically scan and store channels in
your area then autom atically set the clock,

CH

press

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

.

appears
on the screen, and the TV/VCR stores
active channels (TV or CATV).

Notes:

• If the TV/VCR found no active channels
during the search, it beeps and di splays
the following on the TV screen.

N

D

NTENN

A
ON THEN
AGA I

N

Check your antenna o r cable connections,
then press

CH

again.

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