Philips CCC 092AT, CCC 090AT User Manual

CCC090AT
CCC092AT

Color TV built-in VCR
Owner’s Manual

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within your unit may cause an
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covering.

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for which you should read the
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prevent operating and mainte­nance problems.

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EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

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Introduction 3

Features

• A-B Repeat Play

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Automatic Tracking Adjustment

• Blue Background

• Daylight-Savings Time

• Dew Sensor

• English or Spanish displays

• High Quality (HQ) System

• One-Touch Recording

• Real-Time Counter

• Repeat Play

• S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)

• ShowGuard™ - Indefinite Timer
Recording memory

• Sleep Timer

• SmartClock

TM

• Special Effects: Forward and
Reverse Searching, Still

• Timer Recording

• Wake Up Timer

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s
authority to operate it.
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 to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Philips Consumer Electronics recommends you use only video cassette
tapes that have the mark. Other tapes may cause poor picture quality
and excessive deposits on the video heads that the warranty may not cover
if damage occurs.
This VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing
Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder calls the Cable
TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, speci­fying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Numbers: CCC090AT, CCC092AT
Trade Name: Philips
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville, TN 37914
[phone]

Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual.

This manual describes both the CCC090AT and the CCC092AT. The models look different, but they operate
exactly the same. The CCC090AT is illustrated in this manual. The features described in this manual apply to
both models unless otherwise specified.

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy
efficiency. E

NERGY STAR

®

is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the ENERGY STAR®label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and

lowers utility bills.

SmartClock

TM

and ShowGuardTMare trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

4 Table of Contents

Setting Up Your TV/VCR

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8

Turning On the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-17

Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Description of Controls

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Adjusting the Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Basic Operations

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Recording Options

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-36

Defeat Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing Options

A-B Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Real-Time Counter Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Additional Features

Blue Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Wake Up Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Volume Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Information You May Need

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Before Using the TV/VCR 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

1

Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the

remote control by pressing in the tab, then lifting off the lid.

2

Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment

with their +and –ends aligned as indicated.

3

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

● Point the remote control at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor.

● Do not put objects between the remote control and the

TV/VCR.

TV/VCR Maintenance

● In this TV/VCR, use only tapes with the mark.

● Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-

sette tape before putting the tape in the TV/VCR. Removable
labels can jam the TV/VCR.

● The TV/VCR requires periodic maintenance to maintain its

excellent performance. This TV/VCR has an automatic head
cleaning system. However, the video heads will eventually
require cleaning or replacement. Only an authorized service cen­ter should perform this service.

Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure you do not erase
recordings accidentally.

1

To prevent accidental recording, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.

2

To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Recording Prevention

1 2

1 2

3

Battery Safety

● Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may

result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on the
battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon with
alkaline; and
Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time.

• Your new product, its packaging,
and this manual contain materials
that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle
your product to increase the
amount of reusable materials and
to minimize the amount that needs
to be properly disposed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of
as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local regu­lations on disposal of your old prod­uct, batteries, manual, and packag­ing when you replace existing equip­ment.

Helpful Hints

6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR

1

Connect an antenna or cable
signal to your TV/VCR using one
of the following connections.

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a
Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna

Connect an RF coaxial cable (75­ohm, not supplied) to the OUT Jack
on the Cable Box and to the
ANT(enna) Jack on the TV/VCR.

Connect a Cable signal
or an antenna to the
ANT(enna) Jack.

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR
With a Cable Box

To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the
Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04).
Then, select channels at the Cable Box.

A.

B.

Connect the Cable signal to
the IN Jack on the Cable Box.

RF coaxial cable
(not supplied)

Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7

Rod Antenna

(supplied)

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR with the
Supplied Rod Antenna

To install the supplied rod antenna, push the
base stem of the antenna into the antenna
hole on the back of the TV/VCR. Connect
the antenna wire to the ANT(enna) Jack on
the back of the TV/VCR as shown. Extend
the antenna and adjust its length, direction,
and angle for the clearest picture.

C.

2

Connect the AC power cord to
the AC 120V jack on the back of
the TV/VCR. Plug the AC power
cord into an AC power outlet.

Use only the supplied AC power
cord.

3

Before you turn on the TV/VCR,
go to page nine.

• Before connecting an antenna or cable signal to the
ANT(enna) Jack, make sure the pin is not bent. If the
pin is bent, straighten it as illustrated, then connect
the antenna or cable signal to the ANT(enna) Jack.

Helpful Hint

Crooked Pin

Straight Pin

Bent pin

Plug

Cable

• Do not watch TV while driving.

• Make sure the cigarette lighter jack is
free of ashes and other debris.

• Always unplug the car battery cord
from the cigarette lighter before you
unplug it from the TV/VCR.

• You must disconnect the car battery
cord from the TV/VCR before you can
use standard electrical (AC) power.

• If you use the TV/VCR with the vehi­cle’s engine off, recharge the vehicle’s
battery often. Unplug the car battery
cord from the cigarette lighter when
you finish using the TV/VCR.

• When you use the TV/VCR with a car
battery cord, noise may appear on
the TV/VCR screen.

• Do not use this TV/VCR in high tem­perature conditions. Details are on
page 51.

Helpful Hints

Mobile Connections

Usually, the supplied rod antenna provides adequate reception.
But when you want to watch TV outdoors or in a vehicle, try a
mobile antenna (not supplied) or an indoor dipole antenna (not
supplied) for better reception.

1

Connect an antenna to the ANT(enna) jack. If you do not

use the supplied rod antenna, refer to the instructions with your
other antenna to make a connection.

Rod Antenna

2

Make sure your vehicle has a 13.2-volt, negative ground
electrical system. Connect one end of the car battery
cord to the DC 13.2V jack on the back of the TV/VCR.
Then connect the other end of the car battery cord to the
cigarette lighter in your vehicle.

Use only the supplied car battery cord. Using another cord could
damage the TV/VCR. Make sure you push the car battery cord’s
plug completely into the cigarette lighter.

To Cigarette
Lighter

car battery cord

8 Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d)

Fuse Replacement

If the TV/VCR does not have power when connected properly in
your vehicle, replace the fuse in the car battery cord.
Use only a 5-amp, 250-volt, fast blow fuse, which is available
at an electronics retailer.

1

To remove the old fuse, unscrew the red cap from the end of the
cord. Place your fingers on the grooved part of the cap and turn
the cap counter-clockwise.

2

When the cap is removed, the red cap and the silver tip will be
loose. The fuse will be loose inside the end of the cord.

3

Remove the old fuse and insert a new fuse.

4

Replace the red cap and the silver tip. The fuse will tighten into
place as you screw on the cap, turning the cap clockwise. (The
end of the fuse will fit into the silver tip, which is in the center of
the red cap when tightened.)

Turning On the TV/VCR 9

Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure batteries are in the
remote control and you have connected the TV/VCR correctly.
The instructions on this page work only when you turn on the
TV/VCR for the first time.

1

Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and this

screen will appear.

2

Press the PLAY/K button or the STOP/L button to select
English or Spanish on-screen displays and menus.

3

Press the MENU button. This screen will appear.

4

Press the F.FWD/B button to begin automatic channel
setup. The TV/VCR will memorize all available channels. When

channels are set, CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on the screen
briefly. Then the TV/VCR will go to the lowest available channel.
If you try to set up channels when there is no antenna or cable
connected to the TV/VCR, programming will appear to take place,
but eventually a NO TV SIGNALS ... message will appear on the
screen. Connect an antenna or cable to the ANT(enna) jack on
the TV/VCR, then press the F.FWD/B button again. You may
need to follow the steps on page 10 instead.

CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO TVCR

THEN PRESS B

TO END PRESS EXIT

SELECT LANGUAGE

> ENGLISH ON

ESPAÑOL

SELECT KL OR
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE

5

Use the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons or the Number buttons
on the remote control to select a TV/VCR channel. Use
the VOL(ume) oo/ppbuttons to adjust the sound.

When you scan channels with the CH(annel) oo/

pp

buttons, only
the memorized channels will be available. Use the Number but­tons to select non-memorized channels.

• If you do not see any on-screen dis­plays when you turn on the TV/VCR,
check your hookups, then try again.
If you still do not see any on-screen
displays, follow the steps on page
10 to set up channels or page 20
to select a language.

• To skip step 2, press the MENU
button. All on-screen displays will be
inEnglish. To skip step 4, press the
STATUS/EXITbutton. Automatic
Channel Setup will not occur, and
CHANNELS NOT SET will appear
on the screen briefly.

• You cannot set up channels if you
are using a Cable Box.

• Line Input mode is channel 00.
When you select channel 00, A/V
IN will appear on the screen briefly.
Press the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons
or the Number buttons to select
another channel.

Helpful Hints

1
2

3

4

5

10 Automatic Channel Setup

Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channels
you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may set up
channels again by following these steps.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
AUTO PROGRAMMING, then press the F.FWD/B but­ton. AUTO CH PROGRAMMING ... will appear on the screen.

The TV/VCR distinguishes between TV channels and cable chan­nels automatically, and the TV/VCR will memorize its available
channels.

• Line Input mode will always be
channel 00. You cannot delete it.
Line Input Mode (A/V IN) is the
channel to which you set the
TV/VCR when you want to view pro­gramming from another source. For
example, you could connect a VCR,
camcorder, or DVD Player to the
TV/VCR. Details are on page 32.

• You can not select AUTO PRO­GRAMMING at step 3 if you are in
Line Input mode.

Helpful Hints

4

Wait for a few minutes. When setup is complete, CHANNELS

ARE SET will appear on the screen. Then the programming of the
lowest memorized channel number will appear on the screen.
Now, when you press the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons, you will scan
only through channels you receive. You can still select non-memo­rized channels using the Number buttons.

4

Wait for the TV/VCR to set up
channels.

1

2-3

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 11

4

Press the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button to
select SAVED (to add that channel) or DELETED (to
delete that channel).

Repeat steps 3-4 to add or delete other channels.

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear.

3

Press the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons or the Number buttons
to select the channel you want to add or delete. The chan-

nel number will appear in the top left corner of the screen. Saved
channel numbers will be yellow. Deleted channel numbers will be
red.

• To review the memorized channels,
follow these steps.

1) Press the MENU button.

2) Press the PLAY/▲ button or the
STOP/▼ button to select PRIM.
SETUP. Press the F.FWD/B button.

3) Press the PLAY/▲ button or the
STOP/▼ button to select CH MEM­ORY REVIEW. Press the F.FWD/B
button. A list of programmed chan­nels will appear on the screen.

4) If all the programmed channels
don’t fit on the screen, press the
F.FWD/B button. If you do not press
the F.FWD/B button within 10 sec­onds, the remaining channels will
appear on the screen. (If there are
no remaining channels, the previous
menu will appear.) Or press the
REW(ind)/{ button to see the previ­ous screen of channels.

5) Press the STATUS/EXIT button
once or twice.

Helpful Hint

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
CHANNEL.

Adding/Deleting Channels

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
CH23

> CHANNEL

EXIT
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER

SAVED

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
CH123

> CHANNEL

EXIT
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER

SAVED

1

2,4

3

5

If your channel lineup changes, you may want to add newly avail­able channels or remove channels that are no longer available in
your area. You can use the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons to scroll
through only the available channels. To add or delete channels
from the TV/VCR’s memory, follow these steps.

12 Setting the Clock

• Entries that do not match the
TV/VCR’s calendar will cause a
question mark (?) to appear on the
screen. Enter the correct number.

• To make corrections while you are
setting the clock, press the CLEAR
button until the space for the num­ber you want to correct is flashing.
Then enter the correct number.

Helpful Hints

There are three ways to set the clock: Manually, with Automatic
PBS Channel Selection, or with Manual PBS Channel Selection.
With manual clock setting, you tell the TV/VCR the current time.
With Automatic or Manual PBS Channel Selection, the TV/VCR
gets the time from a PBS station.
If you use either Manual PBS Channel Selection or Automatic PBS
Channel Selection, follow the steps on page 19 to have the
TV/VCR maintain the clock according to your Time Zone. The
channel that supplies the time might be broadcasting from a differ­ent time zone. So, select your Time Zone to ensure the TV/VCR
clock is correct.

Set the clock manually if you are using a Cable Box or the
mobile connection. Details are on pages six and eight.

To set the clock manually, follow the steps on pages 12-13. To set
the clock using Automatic PBS Channel Selection, follow the steps
on pages 14-15. To set the clock using Manual PBS Channel
Selection, follow the steps on pages 16-17.
Before you begin, make sure:

● You have connected and turned on the TV/VCR. Details are on

pages six-nine.

● Channels are set. Details are on pages 10-11.

● You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry.

Manual Clock Setting

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

SET CLOCK

> AUTO CLOCK [ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
SET TIME ZONE

[AUTO]

TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
SELECT KL CHOOSE B

TO END PRESS EXIT

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET CLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

2-3

1

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13

5

Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two
Number buttons for the minute(s). Then press 1 for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.

SET MANUAL CLOCK

TIME 09 : 30 PM

MONTH – – / – – / – – – –

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

6

Press two Number buttons for the month, two Number
buttons for the day, and two Number buttons for the
year. For example, for July 1, 2001, press 07, 01, 01. The day of

the week will appear automatically.

7

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

SET MANUAL CLOCK

TIME 09 : 30 PM
DATE 07 / 01 / 2001

SUNDAY

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

4

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
SET MANUAL CLOCK, then press the F.FWD/B button.

SET MANUAL CLOCK

TIME – – : – –
DATE – – / – – / – – – –

TO END PRESS EXIT

5-6

7

4

14 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Automatic PBS Channel Selection

4

If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button.
If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the PLAY/▲
button or the STOP/▼ button to select AUTO CLOCK,
then press the F.FWD/B button so that ON appears to the
right of AUTO CLOCK. Then, press the MENU button.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET CLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

2-4

AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA

> SET PBS CH. AUTO

SET PBS CH. MANUAL

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

1

4

SET CLOCK

> AUTO CLOCK [ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
SET TIME ZONE

[AUTO]

TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
SELECT KL CHOOSE B

TO END PRESS EXIT

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15

7

When the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will
appear on the screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

8

When the clock is set, go to page 19 and set the TV/VCR
clock for your time zone. The channel that supplies the time

might be broadcasting from a different time zone. So, select your
Time Zone to ensure the TV/VCR clock is correct.

6

NOW SEARCHING flashes on the TV/VCR screen.

● If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the TV/VCR

screen, you will be prompted to turn off the TV/VCR.
Turn off the TV/VCR. Leave it off for several minutes. When

you turn on the TV/VCR again, the clock will be set.

• To display the time on the TV/VCR
screen, press the STATUS/EXIT but­ton. Details are on page 25.

• You cannot use the AUTO CLOCK
feature if you don’t receive a PBS
channel that carries a time signal in
your area. Set the clock manually.

• Automatic clock setting is not possi­ble if the car battery cord is con­nected to the DC 13.2V jack. CAR
USERS SET CLOCK MANUALLY will
flash on the screen briefly, then the
SET MANUAL CLOCK screen will
appear. Refer to pages 12-13 to set
the clock manually.

Helpful Hints

5

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET PBS CH. AUTO. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

SET AUTO CLOCK

TIME – – : – –
DATE – – / – – / – – – –
NOW SEARCHING

TO END PRESS EXIT

SET AUTO CLOCK

TIME 06 : 30 PM
DATE 07 / 01 / 2001

SUNDAY

TO END PRESS EXIT

SET AUTO CLOCK

TIME – – : – –
DATE – – / – – / – – – –

CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA
TO END PRESS EXIT

6

Wait for the TV/VCR to find
the time.

7

5

16 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

Manual PBS Channel Selection

4

If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button.
If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the PLAY/▲
button or the STOP/▼ button to select AUTO CLOCK,
then press the F.FWD/B button so that ON appears to
the right of AUTO CLOCK. Then, press the MENU
button.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA

> SET PBS CH. AUTO

SET PBS CH. MANUAL

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET CLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

SET CLOCK

> AUTO CLOCK [ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
SET TIME ZONE

[AUTO]

TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
SELECT KL CHOOSE B

TO END PRESS EXIT

2-4

1

4

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17

8

When the TV/VCR finds the clock data, the time will
appear on the screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

6

Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station.

● If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the TV/VCR

screen and you know another PBS channel, press the
PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to choose
SELECT NEW PBS CH. Then, press the F.FWD/B but­ton. Repeat step 6.

● If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the TV/VCR

screen and you do not know another channel, press the
PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET PBS
CH. AUTO. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. The

TV/VCR will search for the PBS channel automatically.

• If the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will appear on the
screen.

• If the TV/VCR does not find the PBS channel, you will be
prompted to turn off the TV/VCR. Leave it off for several minutes.
When you turn on the TV/VCR again, the time will be set.

AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 02

TIME – – : – –
DATE – – / – – / – – – –

SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT

AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 12

TIME 06 : 30 PM
DATE 07 / 01 / 2001

SUNDAY

TO END PRESS EXIT

7

NOW SEARCHING flashes on the TV/VCR screen.

AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 12

TIME – – : – –
DATE – – / – – / – – – –
NOW SEARCHING

TO END PRESS EXIT

7

• If you have an Antenna hookup, you
may select channels 2-69 at step 6.
If you have a cable connection, you
may select channels 1-125 at step

6. Details about available memo­rized channels are on page 11.

• To display the time on the TV/VCR
screen, press the STATUS/EXIT but­ton. Details are on page 25.

Helpful Hints

Wait for the TV/VCR to
find the time.

5

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET PBS CH. MANUAL. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

6

8

5

9

When the clock is set, go to page 19 and set the TV/VCR
clock for your time zone. The channel that supplies the time

might be broadcasting from a different time zone. So, select your
Time Zone to ensure the TV/VCR clock is correct.

18 Daylight-Savings Time

4

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME. Then, press the F.FWD/B button
so that ON or OFF appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG.
TIME (Daylight Savings Time).

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET CLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

When the Daylight-Savings Time feature 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.

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

2-4

1

5

SET CLOCK

> AUTO CLOCK [ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
SET TIME ZONE

[AUTO]

TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
SELECT KL CHOOSE B

TO END PRESS EXIT

Time Zone 19

When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK, specify your time zone.

• If you select AUTO at step 5, the
TV/VCR will set the clock according
to the time zone data of the PBS
station it finds.

• You cannot select SET TIME ZONE
at step 4 if AUTO CLOCK is OFF.

Helpful Hints

5

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
your time zone.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice.

7

Turn off the TV/VCR. Wait a few minutes for the clock to
adjust to your time zone.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

SET TIME ZONE

> AUTO [ON]

ATLANTIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
ALASKA
HAWAII

SELECT KL
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET CLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

4

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
SET TIME ZONE. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

1

2-5

SET CLOCK

> AUTO CLOCK [ON]

SET MANUAL CLOCK
DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME [ON]
SET TIME ZONE

[AUTO]

TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
SELECT KL CHOOSE B

TO END PRESS EXIT

6

7

20 Language Selection

Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screen
displays and menus.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to
choose SELECT LANGUAGE. Then, press the F.FWD/B
button.

4

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

SELECT LANGUAGE

> ENGLISH ON

ESPAÑOL

SELECT KL
TO END PRESS EXIT

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

2-4

• If you accidentally select Spanish
and need English on-screen displays
and menus:

1) Press the MENU button.

2) Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select PREPARA­CION, then press the F.FWD/B
button.

3) Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select SELEC­CION IDIOMA, then press the
F.FWD/B button.

4) Press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select ENGLISH.

5) Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

Helpful Hint

1

5

Front Panel 21

Screen Cover

The TV/VCR screen is protected by a removable screen
cover. If you want to remove the screen cover, slide in the
two tabs that hold the cover in place, then pull off the cover.

Cassette Compartment

Insert a video cassette tape here.

POWER Button

Press to turn the power on or off.

CHANNEL o/p
Buttons

Press to scan through the
TV/VCR’s memorized
channels. During tape
playback, press to adjust
the tracking. Details are on

page 47.

Press the CHANNEL o
button and the VOLUME
p button on the TV/VCR
at the same time to
display the main menu.
Press again to remove the
main menu.

STOP/EJECT Button

Press once to stop the tape. When playback
is stopped, press to eject the tape. Press to
select an item in the menu.

PLAY Button

Press to play a tape. Details are on page 29.
Press to release Search or Still mode and
return to normal playback. Details are on page

42. Press to select an item in the menu.

REC(ord)/OTR Button

Press once to start a recording. Details are on
page 30. Press repeatedly to start a One-

Touch Recording (an immediate timed
recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of
the channel you are watching. Details are on

page 31.

REW(ind) Button

When tape playback is stopped, press to
rewind the tape at high speed. During play­back, press to rewind the tape while the pic­ture stays on the screen. Press to change a
setting of a menu item (for example, to adjust
the BRIGHTNESS) or to return to a previous
menu.

F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

When tape playback is stopped, press to fast
forward the tape at high speed. During play­back, press to fast forward the tape while the
picture stays on the screen. Press to change a
setting of a menu item (for example, to adjust
the BRIGHTNESS) or to advance to the next
menu.

REC(ord) Light

This light appears during a recording. It flashes
slowly when the TV/VCR power is off for a
timer recording. It blinks rapidly when a
recording is paused or when the power is off
for a timer recording, but there is no tape in
the TV/VCR. It will blink rapidly two minutes
before a timer recording is set to begin if the
TV/VCR power is on.

Wireless Remote Sensor

Receives a signal from your remote control so
you can operate the TV/VCR from a distance.

VOLUME o/p
Buttons

Press to adjust the sound
level.
Press the CHANNEL o
button and the VOLUME
p button on the TV/VCR
at the same time to
display the main menu.
Press again to remove the
main menu.

EARPHONE Jack

Connect earphones (not supplied)
here for personal listening.

AUDIO In Jack

Connect this jack to the audio out jack of a
camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page 32.

VIDEO In Jack

Connect this jack to the video out jack of a
camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page 32.

F.FWD/B Button

When tape playback is stopped, press to fast forward the tape at
high speed. During tape playback, press to fast forward the tape
while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 42.
Press to change the setting of a menu item or to go to the next
menu.

ALT. CH (Alternate Channel) Button

Press to return to the TV channel you were viewing immediately
before switching to your current channel.

PLAY/

▲ Button

Press to play a tape. Details are on page 29. Press to release Search
or Still mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page

42. Press to select an item in the menu.

SLEEP/WAKE UP Button

Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 44. Press to set
the Wake Up Timer. Details are on page 45.

SPEED Button

Press to select the recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on
page 30.

MUTE Button

Press to eliminate the TV/VCR’s sound. Press again to return to
the previous volume level.

22 Remote Control Buttons

VOL(ume) oo/ppButtons

Press to adjust the sound level. If you press the VOL(ume) oo/

pp

buttons when the sound is muted, the sound will be restored.

POWER Button

Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR.

Number Buttons

Use to select channels and to program TV/VCR functions (such as
setting the clock).

● Cable Users

Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results.
For example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. If you only press the
Number 6 button, channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay. (There
also may be a brief delay when you select channels 10, 11, and 12.) If
you want to select channels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a
three-digit number. For example, to select channel 117, press 1, 1, 7.

● Antenna Users

Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results.
For example, to select channel 5, press 0,5. If you only press the
Number 5 button, channel 5 will be selected after a brief delay. You
may only select channels 2-69.

CLEAR Button

Press to erase incorrect data when programming TV/VCR func­tions. Also, press to reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00.

Details are on page 41.

Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23

CH(annel) oo/ppButtons

Press to scan through the TV/VCR’s available channels.

MEMORY Button

Press to memorize a tape position at which you set the real-time
counter to 0:00:00. Details are on page 41. Or, press to memorize
the start and end positions on a tape when setting up A-B Repeat
Play. Details are on pages 38-39.

MENU Button

Press to display the main menu. You also may use the buttons on
the front panel of the TV/VCR to access the menu. Details are on

page 21.

EJECT Button

Press to eject the tape.

STATUS/EXIT Button

Press to access or remove the status display. Details are on page

25. Press to remove the menu.

STOP/▼ Button

Press to stop the tape. Press to select an item in the menu.

PAUSE/STILL Button

During recording, press to temporarily stop the recording. Press
again to resume recording. Details are on page 30. You cannot
pause a One-Touch Recording.
During tape playback, press to freeze the picture (still). Each time
you press the PAUSE/STILL button, the noise lines will change
position on the screen and the tape will advance slightly. Details

are on page 42.

REW(ind)/{ Button

When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high
speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the
picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 42.
Press to change a setting of a menu item or to return to a previ­ous menu.

REC(ord)/OTR Button

Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 30. Or, press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording (an immediate timed
recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of the channel you are
watching. Details are on page 31.

TRACKING oo/ppButtons

Press during tape playback to adjust the tracking. Details are on
page 47.

24 Rear Panel

ANT(enna) Jack

Connect your antenna or cable here.

Details are on pages six-eight.

Antenna Hole

Connect the base stem of the supplied
rod antenna here. Details are on pages

seven-eight.

AC 120V Jack

Connect the AC power cord here.

Details are on page seven.

DC 13.2V Jack

Connect the car battery cord here.

Details are on page eight.

1

Press the MENU button.

Current
Tape
Function

Time

Channel

Counter
and
Counter
Memory

Tape
Speed

12:00 AM STOP
CH10

SLP M 1:23:45

A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT
button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status
display will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the
steps below.

If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY
OFF:

●Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o but-

ton, the status display will appear for five seconds. Portions of
the status display also may appear when you press other func­tion buttons.

If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY
ON:

●Whenever you press the PLAY/o button, the status display will

appear for five seconds. After five seconds, only the counter will
remain on the screen. Portions of the status display also may
appear when you press other function buttons.

If you select STATUS OFF:

●The status display will not appear when you press function but-

tons. You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the sta­tus display.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
ON-SCREEN MODE, then press the F.FWD/B button.

On-Screen Status Displays 25

4

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
STATUS, then press the F.FWD/B button so that ON or
OFF appears beside STATUS.

5

If you set STATUS to OFF, go to step 6. If you set STA­TUS to ON, press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p
button to select COUNTER ONLY, then press the
F.FWD/B button so that ON or OFF appears beside it.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

ON-SCREEN MODE

> STATUS [ON]

COUNTER ONLY [OFF]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B

26 Adjusting the Picture Controls

Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, picture,
color, tint, and sharpness.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
the desired control (BRIGHTNESS, for example).

3

Press the REW(ind)/{ button or the F.FWD/B button to
adjust the picture control. (Refer to the chart on page 27.)

4

When you finish, press the STATUS/EXIT button.

• The menus on page 27 will disap­pear if you do not make adjustments
within 60 seconds.

• The original settings will probably give
you the best picture quality.

• To reset the picture controls to the
original settings, press the MENU
button, then press the PLAY/▲ but­ton or the STOP/▼ button to select
TV RESET, then press the F.FWD/B
button. TV RESET COMPLETED will
appear on the screen briefly.

Helpful Hints

> BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET

1

4

2-3

Adjusting the Picture Controls (cont’d) 27

Decrease Increase

BRIGHTNESS decreased brightness increased brightness

PICTURE decreased contrast increased contrast

COLOR paler more brilliant

TINT more purple more green

SHARPNESS softer clearer

Press the REW(ind)/{
button to decrease a
picture control. Press

the F.FWD/B button
to increase a picture
control.

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B TO ADJUST PRESS { / BTO ADJUST PRESS { / B

Press the STOP/▼
button

Press the PLAY/▲
button

> BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET

BRIGHTNESS

> PICTURE

COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

> COLOR

TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR

> TINT

SHARPNESS
TV RESET

TO ADJUST PRESS{ / B

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT

> SHARPNESS

TV RESET

28 Reminder

The channel number will remain on the screen during TV viewing
when you set REMINDER to ON.
Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following these steps.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
REMINDER.

3

Press the REW(ind)/{ button or the F.FWD/B button to
select ON or OFF. Each press of the REW(ind)/{ button or

the F.FWD/B button turns REMINDER ON or OFF.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B

CH12

> REMINDER

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS

ON

TO ADJUST PRESS { / B

> REMINDER

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS

OFF

1

4

2-3

Playing 29

• If the tape you want to play is
already in the TV/VCR, turn on the
TV/VCR power, then press the
PLAY/▲ button.

• Playback features and options are
on pages 38-42.

• When you play an S-VHS format
tape, you can not get the high reso­lution that would be available on an
S-VHS VCR. Noise lines (black and
white streaks) may appear in the
picture.

• Playback is not possible if moisture
has condensed in the TV/VCR.
Details are on page 48.

Helpful Hints

Follow the steps below to play a tape.

1

Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the

tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically.

2

If playback does not start automatically, press the
PLAY/▲ button to start playback.

3

Press the STOP/▼ button to stop playback.

4

Press the REW(ind)/{ button to rewind the tape.

5

When the tape finishes rewinding, press the EJECT but­ton to remove the tape.

1

4

5

2
3

Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

S-VHS Quasi Play Back (SQPB)

SQPB allows you to view a tape recorded in S-VHS format. An
S-VHS format tape will play the same as a normal format tape.
This unit detects whether the tape is in S-VHS format or normal
format.

Cassette type / Playback Time
Tape Speed T160 T120 T60
SP(Standard Play) 2 hrs.

2 hrs. 1 hr.

40 mins.

LP(Long Play) 5 hrs.

4 hrs. 2 hrs.

(playback only) 20 mins.

SLP(Super Long Play)

8 hrs. 6 hrs. 3 hrs.

30 Recording

• You cannot record one channel while
watching another.

• Recording options are on pages
31-37.

• You cannot record if DEFEAT
RECORDING is ON. (REC DEFEAT­ED will flash on the screen.) Details
are on page 37.

• If you pause a recording for more
than five minutes, the TV/VCR will
switch to Stop mode automatically to
protect the video cassette tape from
damage.

• You can change the tape speed with
the SPEEDbutton while a recording is
in progress, but some distortion may
appear on the tape.

• If you press the REC(ord)/OTR button
during tape playback, recording of
the current TV channel will begin
immediately.

Helpful Hints

Read and follow the steps below to record a 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 the POWER button to turn on the
TV/VCR, if necessary.

2

Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed
appears on the TV/VCR screen. See tape speed details below.

6

To stop recording, press the STOP/▼ button.

3

Use the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons or the Number buttons to
select the channel you want to record. You can not change

channels during recording.

4

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button once to start recording.

The REC(ord) light will glow.

● If there is not a tape in the TV/VCR, NO CASSETTE flashes on

the screen briefly.

● If the tape does not have a record tab, PROTECTED CASSETTE

CANNOT RECORD flashes on the screen briefly. The TV/VCR
will eject the tape. Insert another tape.

5

To pause the recording (for example, during commercials),
press the PAUSE/STILL button. The REC(ord) light will flash.
To resume recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button again
or the REC(ord)/OTR button. The REC(ord) light will glow.

Tape Speeds

This chart shows the recording/playback time for three types of
video cassettes (T160, T120, and T60). There are three playback
speeds: SP, LP, and SLP. A tape will play only in the speed in which
it was recorded. When recording, you can change the tape speed
using the SPEED button. You cannot record in LP speed.
The slower the speed, the more programming you can fit on the
tape. SLP is the slowest speed.

1

2

4

3

6

5

One-Touch Recording 31

A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed recording
from 30 minutes to eight hours long.
Before you begin, make sure:

● Channels are set. Details are on page 10.

● A tape is in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact.

1

Use the CH(annel) oo/ppbuttons or the Number buttons to
select the channel you want to record.

4

2

Press the SPEED button until the desired recording speed
(SP or SLP) appears on the screen. Details are on page 30.

3

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button repeatedly until the desired

recording length appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
Recording will begin immediately. The REC(ord) light will appear.

OTR LENGTH 0:30
CH12

LENGTH : PRESS OTR
CANCEL : PRESS CLEAR

4

To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the
STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.
Or, press the REC(ord)/OTR button, then press the CLEAR
button, then press the STOP/▼ button on the remote con­trol.

If the end of a tape is reached during an OTR, recording will stop.
The TV/VCR will turn itself off and eject the tape. The REC(ord)
light will flash rapidly.
The TV/VCR will turn off at the end of the OTR.

• To check the time remaining for an
OTR, press the STATUS/EXITbutton.

• To change the recording length while
an OTR is in progress, press the
REC(ord)/OTRbutton until the
desired recording length appears on
the screen.

• You can not pause an OTR.

• To cancel an OTR but continue
recording, press the REC(ord)/OTR
button, then press the CLEAR button.

• You cannot record if DEFEAT
RECORDING is ON. Details are on
page 37.

• You can change the tape speed with
the SPEEDbutton while a recording is
in progress, but some distortion may
appear on the tape.

Helpful Hints

Press the STOP/EJECT button
on the TV/VCR to stop the
OTR.

2

3

1

32 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

• Unauthorized recording of copyright­ed television programs, video tapes,
or other materials may infringe on
the rights of copyright owners and
violate copyright laws.

• Different brands of equipment might
operate differently.

• Make sure all connections are secure.
Otherwise, you might not record both
picture and sound.

• Programs that are copyright protect­ed might not record clearly.

• You can use this connection, too, if
you want to watch programming
from another piece of video equip­ment. For example, connect a VCR,
DVD player, or camcorder to the
TV/VCR as shown above. Select chan­nel 00 (A/V IN) at the TV/VCR, then
press PLAY on the other equipment.

Helpful Hints

5

Point the TV/VCR remote control at the TV/VCR. Press the
SPEED button until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP)
appears on the screen.

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit

(VCR or Camcorder)

AUDIO and VIDEO In

Jacks on TV/VCR

2

The source unit will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in
the source unit. If playback begins, press the STOP button on the

unit.

3

The TV/VCR will record your tape. Insert a blank tape in the
TV/VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact. The TV/VCR

power will turn on automatically.

4

Point the TV/VCR remote control at the TV/VCR. Press
Number buttons 0, 0 so that A/V IN appears on the screen.

The TV/VCR is now in Line Input mode.

6

Press the PLAY button on the source unit and the
REC(ord)/OTR button on your TV/VCR at the same time.

Copying will begin.

7

To stop copying, press the STOP/EJECT button on the
TV/VCR, then stop the tape on the source unit (VCR or
camcorder).

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.

Timer Recording 33

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 not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears, fol-

lowed by the SET CLOCK menu. Details are on page 12-19.

● Channels are set. Details are on page 10.

● A tape is in the TV/VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is

intact and the tape is long enough to record the program.

Complete each step within 60 seconds of completing the
previous step. If you don’t, you may start again at step 1.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
a ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY recording. Then, press the
F.FWD/B button.

●ONCE: The TV/VCR will record a TV program on any day you

choose, up to 12 months away.

●DAILY: The TV/VCR will record every day from Monday to

Friday – starting at the same time and recording the same channel
for the same length of time.

● WEEKLY: The TV/VCR will record the same channel on the

same day, at the same time, and for the same length of time
every week.

1

Press the MENU button.

• With ShowGuard, you don’t have to
worry about losing your timer
recordings. If the power fails, timer
recordings will be restored when the
clock is reset. (The clock will reset
itself automatically if you are using
AUTO CLOCK. Details are on pages
14-17. If you are not using AUTO
CLOCK, reset the clock manually.
Details are on pages 12-13.) The
timer recording will not occur only if
it was scheduled to take place dur­ing the power failure.

• You cannot set a timer recording if
DEFEAT RECORDING is ON.
Details are on page 37.

Helpful Hints

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

DAILY PROGRAM (MON-FRI)

PROGRAM -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8-

SELECT PROGRAM NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT

Daily

Recording

(example)

VCR PROGRAM

> ONCE

DAILY(MON-FRI)
WEEKLY
PROGRAM REVIEW

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

Instructions continue on page 34.

1

2-3

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL – – –

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

34 Timer Recording (cont’d)

5

Use the Number buttons to enter the channel of the TV
program you want to record.

● If you are recording from line input, press 0, 0. A/V IN will

appear on the screen.

● If you are recording using a Cable Box, enter the Cable Box

output channel (03 or 04). Be sure to select the channel of the
TV program at the Cable Box and leave the Cable Box on for
the timer recording.

4

Use the Number buttons (1-8) to select a position in
which to store the timer recording. Flashing numbers indi-

cate an open position (one in which a timer recording has not
been stored yet).

NOTE: If you select a number that already has been used to store a
timer recording, PREVIOUSLYSET PROGRAM will appear on the screen
for a few seconds. Then information about the program in that position
will appear on the screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT but­ton. Then use the Number buttons to select another position.

6

Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) you want the
recording to begin. Press two Number buttons for the
minute(s) you want the recording to begin. Press 1 for
AM or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL 10

TIME ON – – : – –

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

7

Follow the instructions in step 6 to set the recording’s
stop time. (AM or PM will be set automatically.)

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL 10

TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF – – : – –

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

• If you enter numbers that do not
match the TV/VCR’s clock or calen­dar, the entry will be rejected and a
question mark will appear on the
screen.

• To make corrections while you are
programming a timer recording,
press the CLEAR button until the
item you want to change flashes.
Then enter the correct information.

Helpful Hints

4-7

Timer Recording (cont’d) 35

Turn off the TV/VCR

for the recording.

Insert a tape in

the TV/VCR.

Leave the Cable

Box/DBS on

(if applicable).

8

Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or
press the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. Details

about tape speed are on page 30. You cannot use the SPEEDbutton
at this time.

9

Press two Number buttons for the month and two
Number buttons for the day you want the program to
record. For example, for July 10, 2001, press 07, 10. The day of

the week and the year will appear automatically. (You cannot pro­gram the TV/VCR to record more than one year in advance.)

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL 10

TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF 11:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP

SP=1 SLP=2

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

ONE TIME PROGRAM

PROGRAM 1
CHANNEL 10

TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF 11:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
START DATE 07/10/2001

TUESDAY

TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT

10

Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM-

PLETED PLEASE TURN OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING will
appear on the screen.

● If a tape is not in the TV/VCR, PLEASE INSERT CASSETTE also

appears on the screen.

● If there is a tape without a record tab in the TV/VCR, PLEASE

REMOVE CASSETTE also appears on the screen. If this hap­pens, insert a different tape.

● If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears, start again at step 1.

11

Press the POWER button to turn off the TV/VCR power.

The REC(ord) light will flash slowly. (If no tape is in the TV/VCR,
the REC(ord) light will blink rapidly.) If you forget to turn off the
TV/VCR, PLEASE TURN OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING appears
on the TV/VCR screen two minutes before a timer recording
should begin.

• PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED /
CLASH may appear on the screen
when you finish setting a timer
recording. This means the timer
recording you just tried to program
overlaps with another timer recording.
The latest timer recording will not
occur.

• To stop a timer recording that is in
progress, press the STOP/EJECT but­ton on the TV/VCR once.

Please see page 48 for more
Helpful Hints.

Helpful Hints

11

9

10

8

36 Timer Recording (cont’d)

6

Repeat steps 1-4 to make sure you cleared the correct
recording.

Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings

1

With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PROGRAM REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button.

The timer recording information for the program in the lowest
numbered position will appear on the screen. If no timer record­ings are programmed, nothing will happen when you select PRO­GRAM REVIEW and press the F.FWD/B button.

4

Press the F.FWD/B button to display information about
the next timer recording. (If you do not press a button within

10 seconds, information about the next timer recording will
appear automatically.) This will continue until all positions have
been displayed. Then, the menu will disappear. You can exit the
Program Review at any time by pressing the STATUS/EXIT but­ton.

5

To cancel the timer recording displayed, press the
CLEAR button. Either the display will disappear or information

about other timer recordings will appear. If you do not press any
other buttons, the display will disappear after all timer recordings
have been displayed.

2-4

51

• With ShowGuard, you don’t have to
worry about losing your timer
recordings. If the power fails, timer
recordings will be restored when the
clock is reset. (The clock will reset
itself automatically if you are using
AUTO CLOCK. Details are on pages
14-17. If you are not using AUTO
CLOCK, reset the clock manually.
Details are on pages 12-13.) The
timer recording will not occur only if
it was scheduled to take place dur­ing the power failure.

Helpful Hint

Defeat Recording 37

Follow these steps to prevent accidental recording.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
DEFEAT RECORDING, then press the F.FWD/B button
so that ON appears beside DEFEAT RECORDING.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

• If you set DEFEAT RECORDING to
ON after you program a timer
recording, the timer recording will not
occur.

• You can not program a timer
recording if DEFEAT RECORDING is
ON.

• To set DEFEAT RECORDING to OFF,
repeat steps 1-2 above. At step 3,
press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select DEFEAT
RECORDING, then press the
F.FWD/B button so that OFF appears
beside DEFEAT RECORDING. Press
the STATUS/EXIT button.

• You can not change the DEFEAT
RECORDING setting during a
recording.

Helpful Hints

VCR SETUP

> ONE TIME PLAY [ON]

REPEAT PLAY
ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

VCR SETUP

ONE TIME PLAY [ON]
REPEAT PLAY
ON-SCREEN MODE

> DEFEAT RECORDING [ON]

BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

5

Now, REC DEFEATED will flash on the screen when you
press the REC(ord)/OTR button.

REC DEFEATED

1

Press the MENU button.

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

2-3

4

1
5

38 A-B Repeat Play

• To cancel A-B Repeat Play, set ONE
TIME PLAY to ON. To set ONE
TIME PLAY to ON, follow steps 2-3
above. Then, press the PLAY/o but­ton or the STOP/p button to select
ONE TIME PLAY. Press the
F.FWD/B button so that ON
appears beside ONE TIME PLAY.
Then, press the STATUS/EXIT but­ton.

• The end position (B) must be later
on the tape than the start position
(A).

Helpful Hints

Follow these steps to program the TV/VCR to play the material
between two specified points (A and B) on a tape over and over
again.

1

Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

5

Press the F.FWD/B button repeatedly so that A-B
appears beside REPEAT PLAY.

4

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
REPEAT PLAY.

2

Press the MENU button.

1

Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

VCR SETUP

> ONE TIME PLAY [ON]

REPEAT PLAY
ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

VCR SETUP

ONE TIME PLAY [ON]

> REPEAT PLAY

ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

VCR SETUP

ONE TIME PLAY

> REPEAT PLAY [A-B]

ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

3-5

2

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B

REPEAT will appear on the screen. Beneath it, the letter A will
flash beside the real-time counter.

.

A-B REPEAT

A 0:12:34

7

Play, fast forward, or rewind the tape to the position at
which you want to begin playback. Stop the tape, then
press the MEMORY button to set the start position (A).

The flashing A will become a flashing B.

.

A-B REPEAT

B 0:00:00

8

Play or fast forward the tape to the position at which you
want playback to end. Stop the tape, then press the
MEMORY button to set the end position (B).

● The length of time between the start position (A) and the end

position (B) must be at least three minutes.

9

The TV/VCR will immediately rewind the tape to the start posi­tion (A) and repeat playback to the end position (B) over and
over.
(TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)

A-B Repeat Play (cont’d) 39

7-8

• You can not reset or memorize the
counter when you are using this
feature.

• Ejecting the tape or pressing the
REC(ord)/OTR button will cancel
A-B Repeat Play.

• A-B REPEAT will not appear on the
screen at step 6 if a tape is not in
the TV/VCR. NO CASSETTE will
flash on the screen briefly.

• You cannot rewind or fast forward
beyond points A or B when you are
using this feature.

• A-B Repeat Play will be retained if
you turn off the TV/VCR power.

Helpful Hints

6

40 Repeat Play

Follow these steps to program the TV/VCR to play a tape over
and over.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
REPEAT PLAY, then press the F.FWD/B button so that
ON appears beside REPEAT PLAY.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Now, when a tape finishes

playing, the TV/VCR will rewind it and start playback again.
(TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)

• The TV/VCR will stay in Repeat Play
mode until you set ONE TIME PLAY
to ON, even if you turn off the
TV/VCR. To set ONE TIME PLAY to
ON, follow steps 1-2 above. Then,
press the PLAY/o button or the
STOP/p button to select ONE TIME
PLAY. Press the F.FWD/B button so
that ON appears beside ONE TIME
PLAY. Then, press the STATUS/EXIT
button.

• The real-time counter memory will
not function during Repeat Play
mode.

Helpful Hints

1

Press the MENU button.

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

VCR SETUP

> ONE TIME PLAY [ON]

REPEAT PLAY
ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

VCR SETUP

ONE TIME PLAY

> REPEAT PLAY [ON]

ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

2-3

1

4

Real-Time Counter Memory 41

Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a
tape location you want to refer to later.

1

Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that
you would like to refer to later. Stop the tape.

2

Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real-time counter will

appear on the screen.

3

While the counter remains on the screen, press the
CLEAR button to reset the real-time counter to zero.

4

While the counter remains on the screen, press the MEM­ORY button so that M appears on the screen. To erase a

real-time counter memory, press the MEMORY button so that the
M disappears from the screen.

01:08 PM STOP
CH10

SLP 1 : 23 : 45

5

To go to the tape location where you set the real-time
counter to zero, press the REW(ind)/s button or the
F.FWD/B button when playback is stopped. When the
tape reaches the point at which you set the counter to
zero, the tape will stop. Press the PLAY/o button to
watch the tape.

• The real-time counter memory will
not function during Repeat Play
mode. Details are on page 40.

• You may only set one real-time
counter memory at a time. If you
set the real-time counter to zero at
a second location, the previous real­time counter to zero setting will be
lost.

• The counter automatically resets to
zero when you insert a tape.

Helpful Hints

0 : 00 : 00

M 0 : 00 : 00

1,5

2

4

3

42 Playback Options

Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)

1

During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or
the REW(ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse picture search
will begin.

2

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/▲ button.

Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)

1

During tape playback, press the F.FWD/B button or the
REW(ind)/{ button, then press again. The TV/VCR will now
search in super high speed.
Press the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button repeatedly
to switch between regular and super high speed searching.

2

To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/▲ button.

Viewing a Still Picture

1

During tape playback, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A still pic­ture will appear on the screen. The noise lines will move each
time you press the PAUSE/STILL button, and the tape will advance
slightly.

2

To release the still picture and return to normal playback, press
the PLAY/▲ button.

• Still mode will automatically switch to
Stop mode after five minutes to pro­tect the TV/VCR and the tape from
damage.

• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tapes recorded in Standard
Play, Long Play, or Super Long Play.
For details about tape speed, see
page 30.

• LP/SLP means this feature will work
with tapes recorded in Long Play and
Super Long Play. For details on tape
speed, see page 30.

• During forward and reverse search­ing, horizontal noise bars will appear
on the TV/VCR screen.

• Tapes recorded in SLP speed will
have the clearest picture during for­ward and reverse searching and Still
mode.

• After a search or a still picture, there
may be a brief blue screen before
playback resumes.

Helpful Hints

2

Press the PLAY/oobutton or the STOP/ppbutton to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/BBbutton.

Blue Background 43

If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is
received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be
blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the
weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF. When you select
a channel that is receiving a weak signal, you will see and hear the
static in the TV programming.
To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow these steps.

1

Press the MENU button.

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

VCR SETUP

> ONE TIME PLAY [ON]

REPEAT PLAY
ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]
BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

VCR SETUP

ONE TIME PLAY [ON]
REPEAT PLAY
ON-SCREEN MODE
DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF]

> BLUE BACKGROUND [ON]

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

3

Press the PLAY/oobutton or the STOP/ppbutton to select
BLUE BACKGROUND. Then, press the F.FWD/BBbutton
repeatedly so that OFF (or ON) appears beside BLUE BACK­GROUND.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

• A blue screen may appear briefly
between channel changes if BLUE
BACKGROUND is ON. To avoid
having the brief blue screen, set
BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF.

Helpful Hint

2-3

1

4

1

Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button.

• To cancel the sleep timer, press the
SLEEP/WAKE UP button. Press the
PLAY/o button or the STOP/p but­ton to select SLEEP, then press the
REW(ind)/ssbutton or the
F.FWD/BBbutton to select OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

• To see how much time remains
before the TV/VCR shuts itself off,
press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button
once. The remaining time will
appear beside SLEEP. To remove
the display, press the STATUS/EXIT
button.

• Starting a recording after you set
the Sleep Timer will cancel the
Sleep Timer.

Helpful Hints

2

Press the PLAY/oobutton or the STOP/ppbutton to select
SLEEP. Then press the REW(ind)/s button or the
F.FWD/B button to select 30 MIN(utes), 60 MIN(utes),
90 MIN(utes), or 120 MIN(utes). (You can not set the sleep

timer during a recording.)

3

Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The TV/VCR will shut itself

off after the specified amount of time.
One minute before the TV/VCR shuts itself off, the seconds will
count down on the screen.
GOOD NIGHT appears on the TV/VCR screen 10 seconds
before the TV/VCR shuts itself off.

TO ADJUST PRESS ss/

BB

–TIMER–

> SLEEP

WAKE UP
ON-TIME

OFF

TO ADJUST PRESS ss/

BB

–TIMER–

> SLEEP

WAKE UP
ON-TIME

30 MIN

44 Sleep Timer

Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCRto shut off in a cer­tain amount of time.

2

1

3

Wake Up Timer 45

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 (the channel at which the TV/VCR was set last)
or with VCR playback. To set the Wake Up Timer, follow the steps
below. Before you begin:

● Set the clock. If the clock is not set, CLOCK MUST BE SET will

appear on the screen after you select WAKE UP at step 2. Then
the SET CLOCK menu will appear. Details are on pages 12-17.

● Put a tape in the TV/VCR if you want the TV/VCR to start tape

playback at the specified time.

● Make sure no timer recordings are set for the time at which you

want the TV/VCR power to come on.

1

Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button.

• To cancel the Wake Up Timer, press
the SLEEP/WAKE UP button. Press
the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p
button to select WAKE UP. Then,
press the REW(ind)/ssbutton or the
F.FWD/BBbutton to select OFF. Press
the STATUS/EXIT button.

Helpful Hint

2

Press the PLAY/oobutton or the STOP/ppbutton to select
WAKE UP. Then, press the REW(ind)/ssbutton or the
F.FWD/BBbutton to select TV ON or VCR ON.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

5

Press the POWER button to turn off the TV/VCR. The
TV/VCR will turn itself on at the specified time.

TO ADJUST PRESS ss/

BB

–TIMER–

> SLEEP

WAKE UP
ON-TIME

OFF

TO ADJUST PRESS ss/

BB

–TIMER–

SLEEP

> WAKE UP

ON-TIME

TV ON

3

Press the PLAY/oobutton or the STOP/ppbutton to select
ON-TIME. Then, press the REW(ind)/ssbutton or the
F.FWD/BBbutton to select your desired wake up time. Each

press of the F.FWD/BBbutton or the REW(ind)/ssbutton will
increase (or decrease) the time by 10 minutes.

TO ADJUST PRESS ss/

BB

–TIMER–

SLEEP
WAKE UP

> ON-TIME

12:00 AM

2-3

1

4

5

Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOL(ume)

oo/pp

buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to

OFF.

46 Volume Bar

3

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
VOLUME BAR, then press the F.FWD/B button. Each

press of the F.FWD/B button will turn the VOLUME BAR ON or
OFF.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

1

Press the MENU button.

2

Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

PRIMARY SETUP

> SELECT LANGUAGE

AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
VOLUME BAR [ON]
SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

> PRIM. SETUP

VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

PRESS B

2-3

1

4

PRIMARY SETUP

SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW

> VOLUME BAR [OFF]

SET CLOCK

SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT

Automatic Operation Features 47

The following playback features will always operate.

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.

Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off

When you play, fast forward, or record a tape to its end, the
TV/VCR will rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, and eject the
tape. If a real-time counter memory is set, the TV/VCR may only
rewind the tape to the point at which the real-time counter is set
to zero. The TV/VCR will not turn itself off or eject the tape.

Memory Rewind, Power Off

When you press the POWER button while the TV/VCR is rewind­ing a tape, REW → POWER OFF will appear on the screen. The
TV/VCR will turn itself off when the tape has finished rewinding.
If a real-time counter memory is set, the TV/VCR may only
rewind the tape to the point at which you set the counter to
zero, then turn itself off.

Tape Eject

You can eject a tape with the TV/VCR power on or off (but the
power cord must be plugged in). If a timer recording is pro­grammed, you can not eject a tape when the power is off. Turn
on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a
tape and turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The TV/VCR automatically adjusts the tracking to give you the
best possible picture quality. With some recordings, however,
you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls
(see below).

Manual Tracking

To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL o/p but­tons on the TV/VCR or the TRACKING oo/ppbuttons on the
remote control during playback.
Tracking returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when you
insert a tape or when you press the STOP/p button.

Before

Tracking

Adjustment

After

Tracking

Adjustment

48 Helpful Hints

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following:

• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

• Avoid dusty or humid places.

• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the
TV/VCR. Do not place the TV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.

• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

• Do not place the TV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.

• Do not move the TV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.

• Do not use this TV/VCR under high temperature conditions.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting it from the TV/VCR or the AC (alternating current) wall
outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• If you spill water on the TV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR to an autho­rized service center.

• Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette compartment.

• Do not place anything on top of the TV/VCR.

Dew Warning (Moisture Condensation)

• The TV/VCR has a sensor that detects moisture condensation. Moisture may condense inside the TV/VCR
when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high
humidity.
If excessive moisture is present inside the TV/VCR, "DEW PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT" appears on the
screen; a safety device prevents the VCR from operating until moisture is gone. When "DEW PROTEC­TION PLEASE WAIT" appears on the screen, keep the TV/VCR power on, but do not try to play a tape.
Allow at least two hours for the TV/VCR to dry. "DEW PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT" may appear for up
to one hour after moisture is gone. During this time, you can not insert a cassette.

TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.

• Set the recording start and stop times correctly. Details are on pages 33-36. Midnight is 12 a.m. Noon is 12
p.m.

• Make sure the TV/VCR power is off.

• Set the clock. Details are on pages 12-19.

• Put a tape in the TV/VCR. The tape must have a record tab.

• With ShowGuard, you don’t have to worry about losing your timer recordings. If the power fails, timer
recordings will be restored when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself automatically if you are using
AUTO CLOCK. Details are on pages 14-17. If you are not using AUTO CLOCK, reset the clock manually.
Details are on pages 12-13.) The timer recording will not occur only if it was scheduled to take place during
the power failure.

• Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is OFF. Details are on page 37.

TV/VCR will not record.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

• Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is OFF. Details are on page 37.

• Connect the AC power cord securely to the AC 120V jack on the back of the TV/VCR. Plug the power
cord into an active AC outlet. Details are on page seven.

• Check your hookups. Details are on pages six-eight.

• Set up the channels. Details are on pages 10-11.

Channel reception is poor.

• Check connections, then set up the channels again. Details are on pages 10-11.

TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.

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. If the representative will need
to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu.

• Use the buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to access the menu. You can not enter numbers (for example,
to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 21.

TV/VCR has no power.

• Connect the AC power cord securely to the AC 120V jack on the back of the TV/VCR and to an AC
(alternating current) outlet. Details are on page seven.

TV/VCR power shuts off after approximately 15 minutes.

• To save energy, the TV/VCR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving
a broadcast signal (for example, a station that has gone off the air for the night). This is normal.

TV/VCR does not have a picture.

• Connect or adjust the antenna. Details are on pages six-eight.

• Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls. Details are on pages 26-27.

• Select an active channel. Details are on pages 10-11.

TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.

• Adjust the volume.

• Press the MUTE button to restore the volume.

Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.

• Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 47.

• If moisture has accumulated in your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try to
play a tape. Details are on page 48.

Remote control does not operate the TV/VCR.

• Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 21.

• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/VCR.

• Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.

Number buttons will not select channels above 69.

• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter channel
numbers as a three-digit number. Details are on page 22.

• If you are using an antenna, only channels 2-69 will be available. Details are on pages 10-11.

You can not insert a tape into the TV/VCR.

• Insert the tape with the window side up, with the record tab facing you.

• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the TV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.

• Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into the TV/VCR.

• If you have set a timer recording and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record
tab is missing.

• Moisture may be present in the TV/VCR. If “DEW PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT” appears on the screen,
you may not be able to insert a tape for several hours. Details are on page 48.

You can not remove the tape from the TV/VCR.

• Make sure the power cord is connected completely to a power outlet.

• If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a
tape and turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.

• Unplug the power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER button
on the TV/VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR three to five
times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.

The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped.

• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The
quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.

Automatic clock setting won’t work.

• Disconnect the car battery cord from the DC 13.2V jack. Instead, connect the AC power cord to the AC
120V jack on the TV/VCR and to an AC power outlet to supply standard electrical power. Details are on

pages six-seven.

Helpful Hints (cont’d) 49

AUDIO In Jack: jack on the front of the TV/VCR which is used
to record or receive audio from another source.

Automatic Channel Setup:

process in which the TV/VCR
memorizes all available channels. Then, when you push the
CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you
receive.

Bands:

settings that allow you to tune channels.

• Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels

2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels
14-69).

• Cable – all standard channels can be received without a Cable

Box.

Brightness:

adjusting increases or decreases the brightness of

the color on the screen.

Color

: adjusting pales or brightens the TV/VCR color.

Dubbing:

copying a tape using a VCR.

HQ:

high quality; a feature in the TV/VCR circuitry which pro-

vides enhanced picture detail.

Line Input:

The channel to which you set your TV/VCR during

dubbing. The line input channel is always channel 00 (A/V IN).

Mode:

a TV/VCR operation.

OTR:

One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts
immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours, whichev­er you specify.

Picture:

adjusting increases or decreases the contrast of the pic-

ture on the screen.

Sharpness:

adjusting softens or clarifies the picture on the screen.

Tape Speeds:

how fast the tape travels during playback or

recording.

• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a

T120 tape is approximately two hours); best picture quality.

• LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.

• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for

a T120 tape is approximately six hours).

Tint

: adjusting changes the tints of the picture on the TV/VCR

from purple to green.

VIDEO In Jack:

jack on the front of the TV/VCR which is used

to record or receive video from another source.

50 Glossary

Specifications 51

General

CRT: 9-inch in line gun
Television system: NTSC-M
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.
Operating Temperature: 41˚F (5˚C) to 104˚F (40˚C)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 75%
Power requirement: AC 120V/DC 13.2V, 60Hz
Power consumption: 55W (AC), 60W (DC)
Sound output: 0.8W
Dimensions:

13" (H) x 12-1/8" (W) x 12-15/16" (D)

330mm x 308mm x 329mm

12-7/8" (H) x 12-1/6" (W) x 12-7/8" (D)

326mm x 306mm x 326mm
Weight: 18.8 lbs (8.5 kg)

Tuner Broadcast Channels

VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69

Cable TV Channels

1-125

Terminals

Antenna In: VHF/UHF 75 ohms unbalanced
Video In: RCA connector
Audio In: RCA connector
Earphone: 3.5 mm CES

Electrical Specifications

Video input level: 0.5~2.0Vp-p
Audio input level: -10dBv
Video S/N ratio

SP: More than 42dBµ

Audio S/N ratio

SP: More than 38dB

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without our
legal obligation.

(CCC090)

(CCC092)

RENEWED

90 DAY

LIMITED WARRANTY

a-b repeat play . . . . . . . . .38-39

accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . .6-8, 24

audio in jack . . . . . . . . . . .21, 32

automatic

playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

blue background . . . . . . . . . . .43

brightness, adjusting . . . . .26-27

channel

above 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

buttons . . . . . . . . . .21, 23, 47

deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

reviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

clear button . . . . . . . . . . .22, 41

clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-19

color, adjusting . . . . . . . . .26-27

connections . . . . . . . . . . .6-8, 32

contents, table of . . . . . . . . . . .4

controls

remote . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

tv/vcr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

counter only mode . . . . . . . . .25

daylight-savings time . . . . . . . .18

dc 13.2v jack . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 24

defeat recording . . . . . . . . . . .37

duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

earphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

ejecting a tape . . . . . . . . .47, 49

fast forward search . . . . . . . . .42

f.fwd button . . . . . . . . .21-22, 42

front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8, 32

language selection . . . . . . . . . .20

line input mode . . . . . .10, 32, 50

long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 50

lp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 50

memory

button . . . . . . . . . .23, 39, 41

real-time counter . . . . . . . .41

rewind, power off . . . . . . .47

menu

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

front panel button access . .21

mute button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

number buttons . . . . . . . . . . .22

one-touch recording . . . . . . . .31

pause/still button . . . . . . .23, 42

picture, adjusting . . . . . . . .26-27

play button . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22

playback options . . . . . . . . . . .42

playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

power

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22

cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8, 24

real-time counter memory . . .41

rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

rec/otr button . . . . . . . . .21, 23

rec(ord) light . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

recording prevention . . . . . . . .5

reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

remote control

buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .21

repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

rerecording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

reverse search . . . . . . . . . . . .42

rew(ind) button . . . . . . . .21, 23

rewinding . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 47

safety precautions . . . . . . . . . .3

searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

sensor (remote) . . . . . . . . . . .21

sharpness, adjusting . . . . . .26-27

showguard . . . . . . . . .33, 36, 48

sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

slp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 50

smartclock . . . . . . . . . .14-17, 19

sp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 50

specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

sqpb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

standard play . . . . . . . . . .30, 50

status display . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

status/exit button . . . . . . .23, 25

still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

stop/p button . . . . . . . . . . . .23

stop/eject button . . . . . . . . . .21

super high speed searching . . .42

super long play . . . . . . . . .30, 50

table of contents . . . . . . . . . . .4

tape

duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 50

time

setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-19

zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

timer recording

cancelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

reviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-35

tint, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

video in jack . . . . . . . . . . .21, 32

volume bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

wake up timer . . . . . . . . . . . .45

warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Index 53

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The following items are supplied with your TV/VCR; they
are provided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR.

The following additional items are not provided with your
TV/VCR, but they are designed for use with your new TV/VCR.
To order these optional accessories, contact us at:

Philips Parts & Accessories Marketing Department

401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway

P.O. Box 555

Jefferson City, TN 37760

1-800-851-8885.

VHS Cassette Rewinder

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Three Cassette Storage Cases (plastic)

Fits VHS and Beta cassettes

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Six High-grade, VHS, T-120 Cassettes

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Monaural Audio and Video Cables (6 feet)

Color-coded for easy connection

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Remote Control 4835 218 37307

Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012

Car Battery Cord 4835 321 57008

Indoor (VHF) Rod Antenna

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Detachable AC Cord 4835 321 17141