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Intro duc ti on 3
Welcome to yourTV/VCR owner’s manual.
This manual has six sections: Setting Up YourTV/VCR; Description of Controls; Basic Operations: Recording
Options; Playing Options; and Information You May Need.The instructions explain all of theTV/VCR’s fea
tures, which are listed below.You cannot hurt yourTV/VCR by trying the features! So read on - and relax.
Features
HQ (High Quality) System
Automatic Channel Programming
On-Screen Displays in English or Spanish
On-Screen Menu System,Accessible with Remote Control or
Front Pane! Buttons
Automatic Tracking Adjustment
One Touch Recording
Unattended (Timer) Recording
Special Effects Playback: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still
Remote Control
Automatic Operation Features
Closed Caption System
Automatic Clock Setting
Daylight-Saving Time
Safety Precautions
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
FCC VVarning:Any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
This TV/VCR, equipped with a HQ (High Quality) system, is com
patible with existingVHS (video home system) equipment.
Philips Consumer Electronics Comply recommends that
you use only video cassette tapes that have been tested and
inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs, and which
are labeled with the IVH51 mark. The use of tapes that have not
been inspected for use in two, four, six, and eight hour VCRs may
result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video
heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage
occurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is pro
vided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article
820-40 of the National Elearical 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.
Copyright 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights
reserved.
Helpfii! Hint
Before doing anything else, record
the TVJVCR^s model and serial num
bers in the spaces provided on page
two. These numbers will help us
assist you if you ever call for help.
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of
the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their polarities (+ and - ends) aligned as indicated.
3
Replace the battery compartment lid.
Using the Remote Control
o Point the remote control at theTVA^CR’s remote sensor*
o Do not put objects between the remote control and the
TV/VCR.
Befor e Usin g the TV/ VCR 5
1
2
3
TV/VCR Maintenance
о In this TV/VCR. use only tapes with the [VHS] mark,
о Make sure any light adhesive stick-on notes are removed from
the video cassette tape before putting the tape in theTV/VCR.
Removable labels like these ran jam theTV/VCR.
о Periodic maintenance is required to maintain yourTV/VCR’s con
tinued excellent performance.This TV/VCR has an automatic
head cleaning system. However, the video heads will eventually
require cleaning or replacement. Cleaning or replacement of the
video heads should be performed by an authorized service cen
ter.
Erase Protection
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings
are not accidentally erased.
I
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
I
2
Melpfiil Hints
The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
Do not mix alkaline and man
ganese batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
i Hoo kin gU pTh eTYI VC R
I
Hook up yourTY/VCR using one of the connections shown.
A.
Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a
Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna
B
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.
c.
Hooking UpYour TV/VCR With an
Indoor Antenna
To instali a rod antenna (supplied), push the
stem of the antenna into the antenna hole on
die top 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.
Connect the Cable signal to the IN
jack on the Cable Box.
Connect an RF coaxial cable (75ohm, not supplied) to the OUT
jack on the Cable Box and to the
ANT(enna) Jack on die TV/VCR.
Hooking
2
Connect the AC cord to the AC 120V jack on
the back of the TV/VCR. Plug in the TV/VCR.
3
up
The
TV/VCR (cont’dj 7
Before
Mobile Connections
Usually, the supplied indoor rod antenna provides adequate reception. But when you want to watch TV
outdoors or in a vehicle, use a mobile antenna (not supplied) or an indoor dipole antenna (not supplied)
and a car battery cord (supplied) to get good reception.
you turn on the TV/VCR, go to page eight.
Mobile Antenna
I
Mobile Antenna Hookup
Refer to the instructions with your mobile
antenna to make a connection similar to this
one.
2
Car Battery Cord Hookup
Make sure your vehicle has a 13.2-voit, nega
tive 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 con-
nea the other end of the car battery cord to
the cigarette lighter in your vehicle.
Heipfui Hints
Do not watch TV while driving.
Use only the supplied car biittery cord. Using another cord could damage the TV/VCR
Alflke sure the cigarette lighter jack is free of ashes and other dehr/s.
Aloke sure you push the car battery cord’s plug completely into the dgarette lighter.
Always unplug the car hotter/ cord from the dgareUe 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 power.
If you use the TV/VCR with the vehic/e's engine off recharge the vehic/e's battery every four hours. Unplug the
car battery cord from the dgarette lighter when you finish using the TV/VCR
When you use theV/IVCR with a car battery cord, noise may appear on the TV/VCR screen.
P/eose do not use this TV/VCR under high temperature conditions.
Before connecting an antenna or coaxial cable to theANT(enna) jack, make sure the pin is not bent If the pin
is bent stro/ghten it os illustrated, then connect it to the ANTfenna) Jack,
Crooked Pin
Straight Pin
8 Tur nin g O n t he TV/Y CR
Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure there are batteries in
the remote control (details are on page five) and the TV/VCR is
hooked up correctly (details are on pages six - seven).
The instructions on this page work only when you turn on the
TV/VCR for the first time.
I
Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and the
language select display screen shown below will appear.
O
cpcp CD S
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SELECT LANGUAGE
I ENGUSH
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
PF^ EXtTTO CONTINUE
ON
2
Press the Number I button to select English on-screen
displays or press the Number 2 button to select Spanish
on-screen displays.
3
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.The channel program display
screen shown below will appear.
Oa^^ECГANTB^INft OR CAa£
TOTVCR
THEN PRESS+
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the F.FWD/+ button to begin automatic channel
programming. The TV/VCR will place all of the channels you
receive into its memory, so when you scan through channels using
the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons, you’ll only scan through chan
nels that you receive.When channels are programmed, CHAN
NELS ARE SET will appear on-screen briefly.Then the TV/VCR will
go to the lowest channel programmed.
(If you try to program 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
screen. Connect an antenna or cable to the TV/VCR, then try
again.You may need to follow the steps on pages nine - 11
instead.)
5
Now, you may use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the
Number buttons on the remote control to select aTV/VCR chan
nel. Use the VOLUME Up/Down buttons to adjust the sound.
'SMJTB
O O O Oi
OCDOO^
3
PHILIPS
Helpful Hints
if you do not see any on-screen dis
plays when you turn on the TV/VCR,
check your hook-ups^ then try again.
If you still do not see any on-screen
displays, follow the steps on pages
nine - 11 to select a language and
program channels.
To skip this feature and play a tape
immediately, insert a tape with its
record tab removed. Playback will
begin. Or, to skip step 2, press the
STATUS/EXIT button be^re pro
ceeding. All on-screen displays will be
in English.To skip step 4, press the
STATUS/EXIT button before pro
ceeding. Channels will not be pro
grammed, and CHANNELS NOT
SET will appear on-screen briefly.
You cannot program channels If you
are using a Cable Box.
line Input mode will always be
stored in theTV/VCR’s memoiy as
channel OO.When you select chan
nel 00,AfV IN will appear on-screen
briefly. Press the CHANNEL
Up/Down buttons or Number but
tons to select another channel.
_
Follow the steps below to change the language of tJie on-screen
displays.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
Language Selection 9
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
!2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP. (If the menu is in Spanish, select PREPARACION.)
Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SCrUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
1 PRESS + 1
3
Press the Number I button to choose SELECT LAN
GUAGE. (If the menu is in Spanish, press the Number I button
to select SELECCION IDIOMA)
^ SELECT LANGUAGE
1 ENGUSHON
2 ESPAÑOL
MAKE SELECTION OR
\ PRESS EXIT TO CONTINUE
J
4
4
Press the Number I button if you want the on-screen dis
plays in English. ON will appear to the right of ENGLISH on
screen. Or, press the Number 2 button if you want the on
screen displays in Spanish. S) will appear to the right of
ESPAÑOL on-screen.
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
10 Channel Memory
Although theTVA/^CR may automatically memorize the channels
you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may pro
gram channels again. Follow the steps below to program channels.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'to ADJUST PRESS+/-
► INPUT
EXIT
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
oymoN
j CABLE 1
2
Press the PIJ\Y/A button or the STOP/V button to select
INPUT. Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ but
ton until ANTENNA or CABLE (whichever you have)
appears to the right of the pop up menu.
Wait for theTV/VCR to pro
gram channels.
5
3
Press the STOP/T button repeatedly to select PRIM.
SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 ALTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the Number 2 button to select AUTO PROGRAM
MING. AUTO PROGRAMMING MEMORIZED CH....will appear
on-screen.TheTV/VCR will place all of the channels you can
receive into its memory.
5
Wait for a few minutes. When programming is complete,
CHANNELS ARE SET will appear on-screen.Then the program
ming of the lowest channel number placed in theTV/VCR’s memo
ry will appear on-screen. Now, when you press the CHANNEL
Up/Down buttons, you will scan only through channels you
receive.
Hefpfijl Hfnts
Line Input mode will always be
stored in the TV/VCRi memory as
channel 00. You cannot delete it To
exit fine input mode, press the
CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the
Number buttons to select another
channel.
You cannot program channels when
the TV/VCR is on channel 00 {AfV
INPUT v/ill be selected at INPUT at
step 2). SeleaANTENNA or CABLE
at step 2.
Chann el
Adding/Deleting Channels
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
^ADJUST PRESS+/-
► INPUT
EXIT
PRIM.SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
1 CABLE 1
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END Pl^ EXIT
3
Press the Number 3 button to select ADD/DELETE
CHANNEL.
/^LECT CHANNEL NUMBER
CH^^$
Memory (contad)
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PHILIPS MEHSa
/1
6
V TO END PRESS EXIT
J
4
Enter the channel number you want to add or delete.
CH 12
1 ADD
2 DELETE
3 SELECT ANOTHER CH
1 TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
\jTO END PRESS EXIT
J
5
Within five seconds, press the Number I button to add
that channel or the Number 2 button to delete that chan
nel. If yog do not make a choice within five seconds, you will
return to the previous screen. (If you make a mistake, press the
Number 3 button to select another channel.)
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear.
Helpfu! Hint
To review the channels memonzed
by ^eJV/VCR, follow these steps.
/) Press the MENU button.
2) Press the PLAY/A button or the
STOPfW button to select PRIM.
SETUP. Press the EfWDi-t button.
3) Press the Number 4 button to
select CH. MEMORY REVIEW. A list
of programmed channels will
appear on-screen.
4) if all the programmed channels
don't fit on-screen, press the
Number I button. If you do not
press the Number I button within
10 seconds, the remaining channels
will appear on-screen. (If there are
no remaining channels, the previous
menu will appear.) Or press the
Number 2 button to see the previ
ous screen of channels.
5) Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
12 Setting the Clock
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 tiie current
time.TheTV/VCR then adjusts the time accordingly. With
Automatic or Manual PBS Channel Selection, the TV/VCR gets the
current time from your local PBS station. It updates the time by
referring to your PBS station broadcasts. If you use either Manual
PBS Channel Selection or Automatic PBS Channel Selection, follow
the steps on page 19 to have the TV/VCR update the clock
according to your Time Zone.
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 - IS.To set the clock using Manual PBS Channel
Selection, follow the steps on pages 16- 17.
Before you begin, make sure:
o The TV/VCR is hooked up and turned on. Deta/fe are on pages six
- eight
o Channels are programmed. Detoife are on pages /0 - / /.
o You make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry. (If
-PRIM.SERJP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PRESS +
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETURThen, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SERJP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
1 AUTO CLOCK
2SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHT SVG.TIME
-iSETTIMEZONE
TO CONTINUE P(^ MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
SET CLOCK
[ON]
[ON]
[AUTO]
PHILIPS E!Hm
Helpful Hints
Entries that do not match the
TV/VCR^s internal calendar will
cause a question mark (?) to
appear on the TV/VCR screen.
To make corrections while you are
setting the clocks press the CLEAR
button until the space for the num
ber you want to correct is flashing.
Then enter the correct number
To make corrections after you have
set the clocks start again at step /.
If you press the STATUS/EXIT but
ton when you are setting the dock, the TV/VCR will exit Set Clock mode
and return to the program you were
watching.
4
Press the Number 2 button to select SET MANUAL
CLOCK.
"SCT" MANUAL CLOCK
DATE
TO END PRESS EXiT
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
MONTH —/ —
09:30 PM
Setting the Clock
(cont’dj
13
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
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 1,1997, press 07,01,97.The day of the week
will appear automatically.
SET MANUAL CLOCK
TIME 09:30 PM
DATE07/01 /97
TO CORRECT PRESS CL£AR
TO END PRESS EXIT
TUESDAY
7
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to start the clock. The
screen will return to the program you were watching.
14 Se tti ng the Cl ock (c onf d)
Automatic PBS Channel Selection
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
► PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
1 PRESS + 1
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOCK
1 AUTO CLOCK [ON]
2 SET MW^lUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHTSVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBSL
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number I button so that ON appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button.
AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK USES
PBS CHANNEL DATA
1 SET PBS CH. AUTO
2 SET PBS CH. MANUAL
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS E>OT
Setti ng the Cl ock (c ont ’d) IS
5
Press the Number I button to select SET PBS CH.
AUTO.
SETALfTO CLOCK
TIME —: —
DATE —I — /■
NOW SEARCHING
TO END PRESS EXtT
6
NOW SEARCHING flashes on theTV/VCR screen.
However, you may see the message “PLEASETURN OFFTO SET
AUTO CLOCK PLEASE WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES.” If this mes
sage appears, turn off theTVA/'CR for a few minutes. When you
turn on theTVAi^CR,the time will be set.
If the time is not set, repeat steps I - 5. Or, follow the steps on
pages 12 - 13 to set the clock manually or pages 16- 17 to set the
clock with Manual PBS Channel Selection.
When the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will
appear on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
/^AUTO CLOCK
TIME
06:30 PM
DATE07/01 /97
TUESDAY
\^TO END PRESS EXIT
® If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen, you will be prompted to turn off the
TV/VCR.Turn off theTV/VCR. Leave it off for several min
utes. When you turn on theTV/VCR again, the clock will be set.
SET AUTO CLOCK
TIME —:—
DATE —/ — / —
CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA
TO END PRESS EXIT
J
Wait for theTV/VCR to find
the time.
6
Helpful Hints
To display the t/me, press the SW-
TUSIEXÍT button.^ status display,
which includes the time, will appear
on the TV/VCR screen. Deto/fe are
on page 26.
if you press the STATUS/EXIT but
ton while you are setting the clock,
the screen will exit Set Qock mode
and return to the program you were
watching. If this happens, start over.
You must turn off the TV/VCR for
several minutes during automatic
dock setting. If the dock is not set
when you turn on the TV/VCR,
repeat the steps for Automatic PBS
Channel Selectíon. If the dock still is
not set, set the clock manually.
You cannot use the AUTO CLOCK
Roture if you don't receive a PBS
channel that carries a time signal in
your area. Set the dock manually.
Automatic dock setting is not possi
ble with a mob//e connection.
Cable Box users must set the clock
manually.
16
Setting the Clock (cont’d)
Manual PBS Channel Selection
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
•PRIM, SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PRESS
2
Press the PI-AY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE C3HANNEL
4 CH. MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
1 AUTO CLOCK
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHTSVG.T1ME
4 SETTIME ZONE
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
SET CLOCK
[AUTO]
[ON]
[ON]
4
If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENU
button. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the
Number 1 button so that ON appears to the right of
AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button.
AUTO CLOCK
AUTO CLOCK U^
PBS CHANNH. DATA
1 SET PBS CH. AUTO
2 SET PBS CH. MANUAL
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXrr
S
Press the Number 2 button to select SET PBS CH. MAN
UAL.
^AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH —
TIME
DATE —/ —
SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Setting the Clock
Wait for die TV/VCR to
find the time.
fcont’c/)
5
17
6
Use the Number buttons to enter your PBS station.
ALITO CLOCK (PBS) CH 12
TIME —
DATE —/ —
NOW SEARCHING
TO END PRESS EXIT
NOW SEARCHING flashes on riieTV/VCR screen.
8
When theTVA^CR finds the PBS channel, the time will
appear on-screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
AUTO CLOCK (PBS) Chi:
TIME 06:30 PM
DATE 07/01 /97
TUESDAY
. TO END PRESS EXIT
6
8
If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen and you know another PBS channel,
press the Number 1 button to select SELECT NEW
PBS CH. Repeat step 6.
If CANNOT FIND CLOCK DATA flashes on the
TV/VCR screen and you do not know another channel,
press the Number 2 button to select SET PBS CH.
AUTO. The TV/VCR will search for the PBS channel automati
cally.
• If the PBS channel is found, the time will appear on-screen.
• If the PBS channel is not found, 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.
Helpfiil Hints
To make corrections while you are
setting the PBS station, press the
CLEAR button, then enter the cor
rect number.
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 I - 125 at
step 6. Details about available chan
nels are on pages 10- II.
To display the time, press the STA
TUS/EXIT button. A status display,
which includes the time, will appear
on the TV/VCR screen. Details are
on page 26.
18 Daylight-Saving Time
When the Daylight-Saving Time feature is ON, theTV/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.
Detd/s are on page 49,
To turn Daylight-Saving Time ON or OFFi follow the steps below.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
4
► PRIM.SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
1 PRESS + 1
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2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
1 AUTO CLOCK
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHT SVG.TIME
4 SETTIMEZONE
TO CONTINUE PRESS MENU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
SET CLOOC
[ON]
[AUTO]
4
Press the Number 3 button so that ON or OFF appears
beside DAYUGHT SVG.TIME (Daylight-Saving Time).
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
When you set the dock using AUTO CLOCK (either Manual PBS
Channel Selection or Automatic PBS Channel Selection), you can
specify a time zone in which a local PBS channel is located.That
way, theTVA^CR will set the clock according to your time zone.
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
Time Zone 19
► PRIM.SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
1 PRESS + 1
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM, SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMAKf SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
4 CH, MEMORY REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR [ON]
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the Number 6 button to select SET CLOCK.
SET CLOOC
1 AUTO CLOCK [ON]
2 SET MANUAL CLOCK
3 DAYUGHTSVG.TIME [ON]
4 SETTIME ZONE
[AUTO]
TO CONTINUE PRESS MB^IU
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the Number 4 button to select SETTIME ZONE.
SET TIME ZONE
1 AUTO
2 ATLANTIC
3 EASTERN
4 CENTRAL
5 MOUNTAIN
6 PACIRC
7 ALASKA
8 HAWAII
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
\TO CONTINUE PRESS EXIT
[ON]
5
Find your time zone, then press the Number button to
select it, ON will appear beside the selected time zone.
6
Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice.
Helpful Hints
If you select AUTO at step 5, the
TVfVCR will set the dock according
to the first PBS station it finds.
You cannot select SET TIME ZONE
at step 4 if AUTO CLOCK is set to
OFF.
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Cassette Compartment -------------
Insert a video cassette tape here.
Remote Sensor
Receives an infrared signal from your remote
control so you can operate theTV/VCR from
a distance.
REC(ord) Light
Appears when a recording is in progress.
It flashes when recording is paused.
VIDEO Jack
Connect this jack to the video out jack of a
camcorder or a VCR. Details are on page 3L
AUDIO Jack
Connect this jack to the audio out jack of a
camcorder or a VCR. Detoi/s ore on page 31,
POWER Button
Press to turn the power on or off.
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STOP/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape,When the tape is
stopped, press to ejea the tape.
Press to select an item in the pop up menu.
REW(ind) Button
When in Stop mode, press to rewind the tape
at high speed. When in Play mode, press to
rewind while the picture stays on-screen.
Deto/Vs are on page 46.
Press to change a setting of a pop up menu
item.
Press to adjust the picture controls. Deta/fe
are on pages 24 - 25.
PLAY Button '
Press to play a tape. Also, press to release
Search or Still mode and return to normal
playback. Deto/fe are on page 46.
Press to select an item in the pop up menu.
F.FWD Button
When in Stop mode, press to fast forvrard
the tape at high speed.When in Play mode,
press to fast forward while the picture stays
on-screen.
Press to change a setting of a pop up menu
item.
Press to adjust the piaure controls. DetoiVs
ore on pages 24 - 25.
REC(ord)/OTR Bu^on
Press once to start a recording. Detoi/s are on
page 29. Or, press three to 18 times to start
a one touch recording (an immediate timed
recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of
the channel you are watching. Detoi/s ore on
page 30.
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CHANNEL Up/Dov/n
Buttons
Press to scan through
the TVA^CR channels.
Or, when in Play mode,
press to adjust the
tracking. Details are on
page 45.
Press the CHANNEL Up
button and the VOLUME
Down button on the TV7VCR at the same
time to display the pop up
menu. Press again to
remove the pop up menu.
■VOLUME Up/Down
Buttons
Press to adjust the
sound level.
Press the CHANNEL Up
button and the VOLUME
Down button on the TVfVCR at the same
time to display the pop up
menu. Press again to
remove the pop up menu.
PHONE Jack
Connect headphones (not
supplied) here for person
al listening.
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ANT(enna) Jack
Connect your antenna or cable here
Detdj/s are on pages six - seven.
DC 13.2V Jack
Connect the Car Battery cord here.
Detaifs are on page seven.
AC 120V Jack
Connect the AC cord here. Details are
on page seven.
Antenna Hole
Connect the stem of an indoor rod
antenna here. Detoi/s are on page six.
11 Re mot e C ont rol Bu tt ons
SLEEP Button
Press to set the sleep timer. Details are on page 37.
POWER Button
Press to turn on or off theTVA/^CR.
Number Buttons
Use to select channels and to program TV/VCR functions (such
as setting the clock).
® Channels I - 9
To select, press 0, then press the channel you want to select
For example, to selert channel 7, press 0,7.
• Channels 100 and above
To select, press the +100 button, then press the last two digits
of the channel you want For example, to select channel 117,
press the +100 button, 1,7.
(Tape) SPEED Button .
Press to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP).
When in Stop mode, press to rewind the tape at high speed.
When in Play mode, press to rewind the tape while the picture
stays on-screen. Detai/s are on page 46.
Press to change a setting of a pop up menu item.
Press to adjust the picture controls. Deio/7s ore on poges 24 - 25.
REC(ord)/OTR Button
Press once to start a recording. DetoiYs are on page 29. Or, press
three to 18 times to start a one touch recording (an immediate
timed recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of the channel
you are watching. DetojVs are on page 30,
MENU Button
Press to display the pop up menu.You may also use the buttons
on the front panel of theTV/VCR to access the pop up menu.
Deta/7s are on page 20.
STATUS/EXIT Button
Press to see the status display. Press again to remove the status
display. Deta//s are on page 26.
Press to exit the on-screen menu.
Press to eliminate theTV/VCR*s sound. Press again to return to
the previous volume level.
F.FWD/+ Button
When in Stop mode, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.
During tape playback, press to fest forward while the picture stays
on-screen. Details are on page 46.
Press to change a setting of a pop up menu item.
Press to adjust the picture controls. Detoi/s ore on pages 24 - 25.
STOP/T Button
Press to stop tape playback or recording.
Press to selea an item in the pop up menu.
In Record mode, press to temporarily stop the recording (pause).
Press again to resume recording. Detoi/s are on page 29. You cannot
pause a One Touch Recording diat is set for a specific length of
time.
During tape playback, press to freeze the picture (still). Each time
you press the PAUSE/STILL button, the noise lines will change
Press to memorize a tape position at which the real time counter
was set to 0:00:00. Details are on page 44. Or, press to memorize
the start and end position on a tape when setting up A-B Repeat
Playback. Details are on pages 42 - 43.
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Press to erase incorrect data when programmingTV/VCR func
tions. Also, press to reset the real time counter. Details are on page
44.
TRACKING (Up/Down) Buttons
Press during tape playback to adjust die tracking.
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Adju sti ng t he Pic tu re C ont ro ls
Follow these steps to adjust theTV/VCR"s brightness, picture,
color, tint, and sharpness.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
TO ADJUST PRESS+/-
► BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET
llllllll
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
the desired control (BRIGHTNESS, for example).
3
Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ button to
adjust the picture control. (Refer to the chart on page 25.)
4
When you finish, press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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Helpful Hints
The on-screen menus shown on
page 25 will disappear from the
TVA^CR screen if no adfustments
are made within 60 seconds.
The originai 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/A but
ton or the STOP/Y button to select
TV reset; then press the F.FWD/+
button,TV RESET COMPLETED will
appear on-screen briefy.
Adju sti ng t he Pic tu re C ont ro ls ( con fd) 25
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
decreased brightness
decreased contrast
COLOR
TINTmore purple
SHARPNESS
Decrease
paler
softer
Increase
increased brightness
increased contrast
more brilliant
more green
clearer
TO ADJUST PRESS+/-
► BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET
1
'^TO ADJUST PRESS+/.
BRIGHTNESS
RCTURE
COLOR
TINT
► SHARPNESS
TV RESET
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TO ADJUST PRESS +/-
BRIGHTNESS
► PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET
Press the STOP/V
Button
Press the PLAf/A.
Button
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BRIGHTNESS
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TINT
SHARPNESS
TVI^ET
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26 On -Sc ree n S tat us Dis pla ys
A status display, which includes the current time, channel, and
other information (see illustration of the status display at right),
will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain
function buttons.You can bring up the status display at any time by
pressing the STATUS/EXIT button. Remove the status display by
pressing this button again.The contents of the status display may
vary.
Channel
Time
Function
Button
Pressed
ON MODE:
o Whenever a function button (REW(ind)/-, PLAY/A, etc.) is
pressed, the status display will appear for five seconds.
COUNTER ONLY MODE:
o When a function button (REW(ind)/-, Play/A, etc.) is pressed,
the status display will appear for five seconds.After five seconds,
only the counter will remain on-screen.To remove it, choose
ON or OFF in the ON-SCREEN MODE menu. (There is an
exception.When you press the STOP/T button, the status dis
play will appear for five seconds, then disappear.)
button.The channel number will appear briefly when you select
a channel if channels are programmed.
To choose an ON-SCREEN MODE, follow the steps below.
1
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
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Tape
Speed
Stop
Counter
and
Counter
Memory
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETURThen, press the F.FWD/+ button.
3
Press the Number 3 button to select ON-SCREEN
MODE.
4
Press the Number I button to select ON, the Number 2
button to select COUNTER ONLY, or the Number 3 but
ton to select OFF. Your selection will appear on-screen.
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
Helpfuf Hints
If the channel you select has no
broadcast the screen will be solid
bJue.The screen will remain blue
until you select an active channel.
Channel numbers (when tuned)
appear on-screen for a few seconds.
The channel number will remain on
screen at all times (except during
tape playback) if REMINDER Is set
to ON. Details are on page 27.
You cannot view ciosed captions of a
tape when tfieTV/VCR/s in Counter
Only mode.The counter display will
replace the c/osed captioning display
on the JVIVCR screen. Details are
on pages 38-39.
The channel number will remain on-screen at all times when you
set REMINDER to ON in the pop up menu.The exception is dur
ing tape playback, Forward and Reverse Searching, and Still modes,
and when closed captioning is selected (CAPTION in the pop up
menu).
Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following the steps below.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
'to ADJUST PRESS+/-
Remin de r 2 7
► REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
r'OFf 1
j
y
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
REMINDER.
3
Press the REW(ind)/- button or the F.FWD/+ button to
select ON or OFF. Each press of the REW(ind)/- button or the
F.FWD/+ button turns REMINDER ON or OFF.
''to ADJUST PRESS+/-
CHI2
>■ REMINDERl .._ON J
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
)
y
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
28
Playi ng
Follow the steps below to play a tape*
I
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the
tape’s record tab has been removed, playback should start auto
matically.
2
If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY/A
button to start playback.
3
Press the STOP/T button on the remote control or the
STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR once to stop play
back.
Press the REW(ind)/- button to rewind the tape.
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR,
I
Press the STOP/EJECT button
on the TV/VCR.
5
5
AVhen the tape has finished rewinding, press the
STOP/EjECT button on the TV/VCR to remove the tape.
He/pfui Hints
If the tape you want to play is
already in the TV/\^CR, turn on the
V/IVCR power, then press the
PLAY/A button.
Playback features and options are
on pages 41 -46.
Read and follow the steps below to record a TV pro^m.
I
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 theTV/VCR.
2
Press the (Tape) SPEED button until the desired tape
speed appears on theTV/VCR screen, Deto//s about tape
speed are given below.
3
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number
buttons to select the channel to be recorded, (Channels
cannot be changed during recording.)
4
Press the REC(ord)/OTR button once to start recording.
The REC(ord) light will glow.
e If there is not a tape in theTV/VCR, NO CASSETTE flashes on
screen briefly.
® If the tape does not have a record tab, PROTECTED CASSETTE
/ CANNOT RECORD flashes on-screen briefly.TheTV/VCR will
eject the tape. Replace it with another tape.
Recording 29
5
To pause the recording (for example, during commer
cials), 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.
6
To stop recording, press the STOP/V button.
Tape Speeds
This chart shows the recording/playback time for three types of
video cassettes (TI60,TI20,andT60).There are diree playback
speeds: SR LP, and SLP. During playback, the TV/VCR selects the
tape speed automatically.When recording, you can change the
tape speed using the (Tape) SPEED button (see page 22).
Tape SpeedMaximum Record/Play back Time
Type
SP
(Standard Play)
LP
(Long Play)
SLP
(Super Long Play)
TI60TI20TéO
2 hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
20 mins.
8 hrs.6 hrs.
2 hrs.
4 hrs.
1 hr.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
Helpful Hints
You cannot record one channel whf7e
watching another.
Recording options are on pages 30
-35.
You cannot record if the TV/VCR is
in Record Defeat mode (REC
DEFEATED will flash on-screen).
Details are on page 36.
If you pause a recording for more
than five minutes, the TV/VCR will
swkdi to Stop mode automatically
to protect the video cassette tape
from damage.
You can change the tape speed with
the (Tape) SPEED button while a
recording is in progress, but some
distortion may appeor on the tape.
30 One Touch Recording
The one touch recording (OTR) ftjnction allows you to program
an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long
without setting the timer.
Before you begin, make sure:
e Channels are programmed.
o There is a tape in theTVA^CR,The record tab must be intact.
I
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the Number
buttons to select the channel you want to record.
2
Press the (Tape) SPEED button until the desired record
ing speed (SP, LP, or SLP) appears on-screen. Deto//s are on
page 29.
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.
4
Press the STOP/EJECT button
on theTV/VCR to stop the
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To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press the
STOP/EJECT button on theTV/VCR.
Or, press the REC(ord)/OTR button, then press the
CLEAR button, then press the STOP/T button on the
remote control.
Helpful Hints
To check the time remaining for an
OTR after the OTR has been set,
press the STATUS/EXIT button.
To change the recording length while
an OTR is in progress, press die
REC(ord)/OTR button until the
desired recording length appears on
screen.
You can not pause an OTR.
To cancel an OTR, but continue
recording, press the REC(ord)IOTR
button, then press the Cl£AR but
ton. ,
You cannot record if the TVIVCR /s
in Record Defeat mode. Details are
on page 36.
You can cfjonge the tape speed v/ith
the (Tape) SPEED button while a
recording is in progress, but some
dfstortfon may appear on the tape.
If the end of die tape is reached
during an OTR, recording v/ill stop.
TheTV/VCR v/HI eject the tape and
shut itse/f ofl: The REC(ord) light
may flash.
Source Unit
(VCR or Camcorder)
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 31
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AUDIO and
From AUDIO OUT to AUDIO
VIDEO OUT
Jacks
From VIDEO OUT to VIDEO
AUDIO and
VIDEO Jacks
onTV/VCR
I
Make the connections shown above, using audio and video
cables.
2
The source unit (VCR or camcorder) 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
will turn on automatically.
4
Point the remote control at the TV/VCR. Press Number
buttons 0,0 so that A/V IN appears on-screen.
5
Point the remote control at the TV/VCR. Press the (Tape)
SPEED button until the desired tape speed (SP, LP, or
SLP) appears on-screen.
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).
Helpful Hints
To exit line input mode (A/V IN),
press the Number buttons or the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to
select a channel other than 00,
Unauthorized recording of copy
righted tefemion programs, video
tapes, or other materials may
injfringe on the rights of copyright
owners and violate copyright laws.
Different brands of equipment may
operate differently.
Make sure all connections are
secure. Otherwise, you may not
record both picture and sound.
Audio and video cables are not
included.
32 Timer Recording
Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV pro
grams while you’re away from home.You can program up to eight
timer recordings. For each one,theTVA^CR will turn itself on,
record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin make
sure:
o The clock has been set. If not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears,
o Channels are programmed.
o There is a tape in the TV/VCR (make sure the tape’s record tab
is intact and the tape is long enou^ 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.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM. SETUP
-VCR PROGRAM
VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
I PRESS + j
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
o Press the Number 1 button to select ONCE. The TV/VCR will
record a TV program on any day you choose, up to 12 months
away.
0 Press the Number 2 button to select DAILY. The TV/VCR will
record from Monday through Friday - starting at the s^e time
and recording for the same length of time every day.
o Press the Number 3 button to select WEEKLY.The TV/VCR will
record on the same day, at the same time, and for the same
length of time every week.
Helpful Hints
If the power fails^ programmed
timer recordings will not be lost The
programmed timer recordings will
be restored when the clock is reset
after the power failure. (The clock
will reset itself OLftomatically if you
are using the AUTO CLOCK, feature.
Details are on pages 14- 17Af you
are not using the AUTO CLOCK fea
ture, reset the clock manually; then,
the timer recordings will be restored.
Details are on pages 12 - l3.)The
timer recording will not occur only if
the timer recording was schedu/ed
to toke place during the power fail
ure.
You cannot set a timer recording if
die TV/VCR is in Record Defeat
mode. 7b set the Record Defeat
mode to OFF, see page 36.
Timer Recording (confd) 33
4
Use the Number buttons (I - 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 yet
been stored).
NOTE* If you select a number that has already been used to store a
timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on-screen for a
few seconds. Then information about the program in that position will
appear on-screen. If this happens, press the STATUS/EXIT button.Then
use the Number buttons to select another position.
5
o If you are using an antenna or cable connection, enter the chan
nel of the TV program you want to record (you must enter a 0
before all single digit channels),
o If you are recording from line input, press 0,0. AN IN will
appear on-screen.
o If you are recording using a Cable Box,enter the Cable Box out
put channel (03 or 04). Be sure to select the channel at the
Cable Box and leave the C^le Box on for the timer recording.
4-7
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL —
TO CORRECT PRESS O^AR
TO END PRESS EXIT
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 I for AM
or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09,30,2.
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL
TIME ON
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
ID
7
Follow the instructions in step 6 to set the recording's
stop time. (AM or PM will be set automatically.)
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL 10
TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF —:—
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
Instructions continue on page 34.
Helpful Hints
if the numbers entered do not
match the TV/VCR's internal calen
dar, the entry will be rejected and a
question mark (?) will appear on
the TVIVCR screen.
To make corrections while you are
programming a timer recording,
press the CLEAR button until the
cursor is flashing on the item you
want to change.Then enter the cor
Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed, press
the Number 2 button to record in LP speed, or press the
Number 3 button to record in SLP speed. Detai/s about tape speed are on page 29. You cannot use the (Tape) SPEED button at
this time.
ONETIME PROGRAM
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL 10
TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF 11:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
SP=I LP=2 SLP=3
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
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, 1997, press 07,10.The day of
the week and the year will be displayed automatically (you cannot
program the TV/VCR to record more than one year in advance).
ONETIME PROGRAM
Pi
PROGRAM I
CHANNEL 10
TIME ON 09:30 PM
TIME OFF 11:00 PM
REC SPEED SLP
START DATE 07/10/97
TO CORRECT PRESS CLEAR
TO END PRESS EXIT
THURSDAY
10
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROGRAM WAS COM
PLETED / PLEASETURN OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING will
appear on-screen.
• if there is not a tape in the TV/VCR, PLEASE INSERT CASSETTE
also appears on-screen.
• If there is a tape without a record tab in the TV/VCR, PLEASE
REMOVE CASSETTE also appears on-screen. If this happens,
insert a different tape.
• If PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED appears,start again at step I.
In five seconds die on-screen message will disappear.
11
Turn off the TV/VCR power. If you forget to turn off the
TVA/CR, PLEASETURN OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING appears
on the TV/VCR screen two minutes before a timer recording
starts.
The TV/VCR must be off for a timer
recording to take place!
Make sure there is a tape in the TV/VCR.
Helpful Hints
The RBC (ord) light may flash when
you turn off the TV/VCR at step 11
if a tape is not in the TV/VCR
PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED f
CLASH may appear on-screen v/hen
you finish setting a timer recording.
This means that the timer recording
you Just programmed and another
timer recording overlap, and thus
the current timer recording will not
be carried out
To stop a started timer recording,
press the STOP/EJECT button on
the TV/VCR
P/eose see page 48 for more
Helpful Hints,
Checking or ClearingTimer Recordings
I
With theTV/VCR on, press the MENU button.
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
3
Press the Number 4 button to select PROGRAM
REVIEW. The timer recording information for the program in the
lowest numbered position will appear on-screen. If no timer
recordings are programmed, nothing will happen when you press
the Number 4 button.
4
Press the Number I button to display information about
the next programmed timer recording, (if you do not press
a button within 10 seconds, information about the next pro
grammed timer recording will appear.) 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.
Timer Recording (confd) 35
5
To cancel the timer recording displayed, press the CLEAR
button. Either the next programmed timer recording will
appear or the menu will disappear (if no other timer
recordings are programmed),Then, press the
STATUS/EXIT button if necessary.
6
Repeat steps I - 4 to make sure you have cleared the cor
rect position.
36 Re cor d Def eat
Record Defeat
Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PWM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
-VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
I PRESS-
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/V button to select
VCR SETUP» then press the F.FWD/+ button.
VCRSETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY [ON]
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFI^
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the Number 4 button so that ON appears to the
right of RECORD DEFEAT.
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
5
Now» REC DEFEATED will flash on-screen when you press
the REC(ord)/OTR button.
REC DEFEATED
4
Helpful Hints
If you put theV/iVCRin Record
Defeat mode after a timer recording
hos been programmed, the timer
recording wiii not be carried out
If you put theTV/VCR in Record
De/eot mode, then try to program a
timer recording, you will not be able
to program a timer recording, VCR
PROGRAM cannot be selected from
the pop up menu.
To take the V/P/CR out of Record
De|eot mode, repeat steps I - 2
above. At step 3, press the Number
4 button so thot OFF appears to
the right of RECORD DEFEAT on
screen. Press the STATUSIEXIT but
ton.
Use the sleep timer to program theTV/VCRto shut off in a cer
tain amount of time.
I
Press the SLEEP button. The sleep timer display will appear
on-screen. (You can not set the sleep timer during a recording.)
SLEEP 0 MIN ^
2
Within five seconds^ press the SLEEP button repeatedly
to select 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, or 120 min
utes. In a few seconds, the display will disap pear. Then theTV/VCR
will shut itself off after the specifled amount of time.
One minute before theTV/VCR shuts itself off, the seconds will
count down on-screen.
GOOD NIGHT appears on theTV/VCR screen 10 seconds before
the TV/VCR shuts itself off.
Setti ng the Sl eep Ti mer 37
SLEEP 10 SEC
GOOD NIGHT
• To see how much time remains until theTV/VCR shuts itself off,
press the SLEEP button once.The time remaining will appear on
screen briefly.You cannot do this during a recording.
• To cancel a sleep timer setting, press the SLEEP button until 0
NIN appears on-screen,The on-screen display will disappear in a
few seconds.You cannot cancel it during a recording.
38 Closed Captioning
When you watch a program that is being broadcast with closed
captioning, you can access on-screen boxes containing the pro
gram’s dialogue (for example, what a character is saying), dialogue
in a forei^ language, or information (such as a channel guide,
schedule, or announcements). Follow the steps below to select
closed captioning.
Not all TV programs and commercials are broadcast with closed
captioning. Similarly, all types of closed captioning (second lan
guage, full-screen text, etc.) are not always broadcast If closed
captioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it This does not
indicate a problem with theTV/VCR. Refer to your area’s TV pro
gram listings for the shows offered with closed captioning.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
TOADJUST PRESS+/-
► CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
r«
I OFF
2
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
CAPTION.
3
Press the REW(ind)/- button or the RFWD/+ button to
select your desired mode.
The selected closed captioning mode will s^spear to the right of
CAPTION on-screen.
• CAPTION I displays standard closed captioning (what a charac
ter is saying).
o CAPTION2 displays foreign language dosed captioning (foreign
language words showing what a character is saying).
o OFF turns closed captioning off. Captions will not appear on
screen.
■^ADJUST PRESS +/-
► CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
pyrnoNij
Example:
CAPTION I
Menu
Screen
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.The type of closed caption
ing you selected at step 3 will appear on-screen. (If it does not, see
Helpful Hints below.The program must be broadcast widi closed
captioning.)
Standard Closed Captioning
Close d Cap tion in g ( con fd) 39
WORLD we^TIER
KYL CLOUD iC 23*0
lOS tUlN 8% 2(Un
LONDON CLOUD 7C «0
Text Screen
Heipful Hints
You cannot view dosed captioning of
a tape when the TYA^CR /s in
Counter Only mode. Details are on
page 26.
Abbreviations, symbofc, and other
grammatical shortcuts are often
used in order to keep pace with the
onscreen action.This does not indi
cate a problem with the TV/VCR.
To cancel closed captioning, follow
steps I - 2 on page 38. At step 3,
press the REWfind)/- button or the
F.FWD/+ button to select OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
When you change channels, the
closed captioning may be delayed
for a few seconds.
When you adjust the volume or
mute the volume, dosed captioning
may be delayed for a few seconds.
40 Vo lum e B ar
Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOLUME
Up/Down buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to
OFF position. For example, when you watch a program that is
being broadcast with closed captioning, you may choose to set the
VOLUME BAR to OFF position so the captions ran remain on
screen.The cations will remain on-screen even when you press
the VOLUME Up/Down buttons or the MUTE button.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
■PftIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
VCRSETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PRESS^
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
PRIM. SETUP.Then, press the F.FWD/+ button.
PRIMARY SETUP
1 SELECT LANGUAGE
2 AUTO PROGRAMMING
3 ADDiDELETE CHANNEL
4 CH.MEMOPX REVIEW
5 VOLUME BAR
6 SET CLOCK
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
[ON]
3
Press the Number 5 button so that OFF appears to the
right of VOLUME BAR. Each press of the Number 5 button
will turn the VOLUME BAR ON or OFF.
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
4
Repeat Playback
Follow the steps below to program theTV/VCR to p!ay a tape
over and over.
I
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM. SETUP
VCR PROGRAM
• VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
PRESS-t- I
2
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/Y button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/+ button.
VCR SETUP
I ONETIME PLAY [ON]
a REPEAT PtAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFq
Repeat Playback 41
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
3
Press the Number 2 button so that ON appears to the
right of REPEAT PLAY.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCRKN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
[ON]
[OFFI
4
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. Now, when a tape has fin
ished playing, the TV/VCR will rewind it and start playback again.
(TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)
Heipful Hints
The TV/VCR will stay in Repeat Play
mode until you select ONE TI/\4E
PLAY mode, even if the TV/VCR is
turned off: To exit Repeat Play
mode, follow steps / and 2 above.
At step 3, press the Number I but
ton so that ON appears to the right
of ONETIME PLAY. Press the STA
TUS/EXIT buUon.
The time counter memory vwW not
function during Repeat Play mode.
42 A-B Repeat Playback
A-B Repeat Play
Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play the mater
ial between two specified points (A and B) on a tape over and
over again.
I
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
2
Press the MENU button to display the pop up menu.
PRIM.SERIP
VCR. PROGRAM
► VCR SETUP
CAPTION
REMINDER
BRIGHTNESS
I PRESS'
3
Press the PLAY/A button or the STOP/T button to select
VCR SETUP, then press the RFWD/+ button.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PlAY [ON]
2 REPEAT PLAY
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OF[^
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.
I
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
4
Press the Number 2 button repeatedly so that A-B
appears to the right of REPEAT PLAY.
VCR SETUP
1 ONETIME PLAY
2 REPEAT PLAY [A-E]
3 ON-SCREEN MODE
4 RECORD DEFEAT [OFF]
TO SELECT PRESS NUMBER
TO END PRESS EXIT
Helpful Hints
To cancel A-B Repeat Play mode, fol
low steps 2-3, At step 4, press the
Number I button so thoi ON
Appears to the right of ONETIME
PLAY. Press the STATUS/EXIT but
ton.
The end position (B) must be later
on the tape than the start position
(A),
A-B
5
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the display. A-B
REPEAT will appear on-screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash
beside the tape counter.
Repeat Playback (confd) 43
V i AS- ChOO.-!
REPEAT
ChOO.'OO
6
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.
V i B S- 0;00;i
REPEAT
0;00;00
7
Play or fast forward the tape to the position at which you
want playback to end. Stop the tape, then press the MEM
ORY button to set the end position (B).
e The length of time between the start position (A) and the end
position (B) must be at least three minutes.
6
5
8
TheTV/VCR will immediately rewind the tape to the start position
(A) and repeat playback to the end position (B) over and oven
(TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding.)
Helpful Hints
The counter cannot be memorized
or reset when you are using th/s
/eoture.
Positions A and B will be erased
when a tape is ejected or when you
press the REC(ord)/OTR button.
if the TVIVCR is turned off when
you are using this feature, the
TVP/CR will memorize positions A
and 6.
A-B REPEAT wiil not appear on
screen at step 5 if a tape is not in
theTV/VCR. NO CASSETTE will
flash on-screen briefly.
You cannot rewind or fast forward
beyond points A or B when you are
using this feature.
44
Real Ti me Coun te r M emo ry
Follow the steps below to reset the real time counter to zero at
a tape location you want to refer to later.
I
Play, fast forward or rewind a tape to the location that
you would like to refer to later. Stop the tape.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real time counter will
appear on-screen.
1:08 PM
CHIO
SLP 1:23:45
STOP
3
While the counter remains on-screen, press the CLEAR
button to reset the real time counter to zero.
0:00:00
4
While the counter remains on-screen, press the MEMORY
button so that M appears on-screen. To erase a real time
counter memory, press the MEMORY button so that the M disap
pears from the screen.
M 0:00:00
5
To return to the previous point at which the real time
counter was reset to zero, when in Stop mode, press the
REW(ind)/- button.To return to the future point at which
the real time counter was reset to zero, when in Stop
mode, press the F.FWD/+ button. Wait for the tape to
stop, then press the PLAY/A button to watch the tape.
Helpful Hints
The real tíme counter memory will
not function during Repeat Play
mode. Details are on page 41.
You may only set one real time
counter memory at a time. If you
try to set the real time counter to
zero at a second location, the previ
ous real time counter to zero setting
will be lost
The following playback features will always operate:
Automatic Playback
When you put a tape in theTV/VCR, the power will come on
automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will
begin. (If a timer recording is set, you may have to press the
POWER button to turn on theTVA/CR. If a timer recording is set
and the power is off,theTV/VCR will eject -die tape if it does not
have a record tab.)
Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off
When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the
TV/VCR will rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, then eject the
tape, if a tape counter memory is set, the TV/VCR will only
rewind the tape to the point at which the tape counter was set to
zero, then stop. The TV/VCR will not turn itself off or eject the
tape.
Memory Rewind, Power Off
When the POWER button is pressed while the TV/VCR is rewind
ing a tape, REW POWER OFF will appear on-screen. The
TV/VCR will turn itself off when the tape has finished rewinding. If
a tape counter memory is set, the TV/VCR may only rewind the
tape to the point at which the tape counter was set to zero, then
turn itself off.
Autom at ic O per ati on Fea ture s 45
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the TV/VCR power on or off (but the
TV/VCR must be plugged in). If a timer recording is programmed,
a tape can not be ejected when the power is off. Turn on the
TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a t^e and
turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.
Automatic Tracking Adjustment
The TV/VCR has automatic tracking, which continually adjusts
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 during tape playback, press the
CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the TV/VCR or the TRACKING
Up/Down buttons on the remote control.
NOTES:
• 7b return tracking to the position it was in when the TV/VCR was
shipped from the factory, press the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons on the TV/VCR at the same time.
• Tracking is returned to automatic tracking when a tape is inserted, or
when the STOP/Y button is pressed to halt playback.
Before
Tracking
Adjustment
After
Tracking
Adjustment
46
Playb ack O ptio ns
Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP)
I
When in Play mode, press and release the RFWD/+ button or the
REW(ind)/- button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will
begin.
2
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/A button.
Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
I
When in Play mode, press the F.FWD/+ button or the REW(ind)/—
button, then press again.TheTVA^CR will now search in super high
speed.
2
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/A button.
Viewing a Still Picture
I
When in Play mode, press the PAUSE/STILL button. A still picture
(frozen image) will appear on-screen.The noise lines will move
each time you press the PAUSE/STILL button.
2
To release the still picture and return to normal playback, press
the PLAY/A button.
Hetpful Hints
Still mode will automaticolly switch
to Stop mode after five minutes to
protect the 7V/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 29.
LP/SLP means this feature will work
with tapes recorded in Long Play
and Super Long Play. For details on
tape speed, see page 29.
If a still picture v/brotes vertically,
stabilize it by pressing die CHAN
NEL (Up/Down)
7V/VCR.
During fi)rward and reverse search
ing, horizontal no/se bors will
appear on theJV/VCR screen.
buttons on the
Spec ifi cat ion s I Gl oss ary 47
Spec ifi cat ion s
General
CRT: 9-inch in line gun
Television system: NTSC-M
Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) Standard
Video Heads:Two heads
Tape v/idth: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm)
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/sec.
LP: 16.67 mm/sec.
SLP: i 1.12 mm/sec.
OperatingTemperature:4rF (5“C) to I04T (40"C)
Relative Humidity: i 0% to 75%
Power requirement; AC I20V/DC I3.2V, 60Hz
Power consumption: 65W(AC/DC)
Sound output: 0.8W
Dimensions;
12-7/8" (H)x 11-13/16" (W)x 12-13/16" (D)
328 mm x 300 mm x 328 mm
Weight 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF2-I3,UHF 14-69
Cable TV Channels
2- 13
Mldband;A- 1
Superband: J -W
Hyperband:A-5 -A-1
Special Channel: 5A
Ultraband: 37-94.100-125
Terminals
Antenna 1N: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:-lOdBv
Video S/N ratio
SP: More than 42dBiJ
Audio S/N ratio
SP: More than 38dB
Designs and spedficatJons are subject to change without
notice and without our legal obligation.
Gloss ar y
AUDIO lack: jack located on the front of the
TV/VCR which is used to record audio from anoth
er source.
Automatic Channel Programming: process in
which die TV/VCR scans all available channels and
places the ones you receive in its memory.Then,
when you push the CHANNEL (Up/Down) 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-screen.
Color adjusting pales or brightens the TV/VCR color.
Dubbing: copying a tape using aVCR.
HO: high quality a feature in the TV/VCR circuitry
which provides 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).To exit line input mode,
press the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons or the
Number buttons to select another channel.
Mode: a TV/VCR operation.
OTR: one touch recording; programming a timed
recording that starts immediately and records for
30 minute to eight hours, whichever you specify.
Picture: adjust to Increase or decrease the con
trast of the picture on-screen.
Sharpness: adjusting softens or clarifies the picture
on the TV screen.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during
playback or a recording.
• SP (standard play) - fastest tape speed (record
ing time for aTI20 tape is approximately two
hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) - average tape speed (recording
time for aT120 tape is approximately four
hours).
• SLP (super long play) - slowest tape speed
(recording time for aTI20 t^e is approximately
six hours).
Tint: adjusting changes the tints of the picture on the
TV/VCR from purple to green.
VCR: video cassette recorder.
VIDEO lack: jack located on the front of the
TV/VCR which is used to record video from anoth
er source.
48 H elp ful Hi nts
If you are having problems with yourTVA^CR, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourTVA^CR, 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
tiieTVA^CR, Do not place theTVA^CR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
• Do not place theTVA/CR near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move tbeTV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa,
• Please do not use this TV/VCR under high temperature conditions.
Time Selection
12 AM = Midnight, 12 PM = Noon
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV/VCR from the AC {alternating current) wall out
let. Grasp it by die plug.
• If svater is spilled on the TV/VCR, unplug tine power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR to an autho
rized service center.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into tiie TV/VCR cassette compartment.
• Do not place anything on top of the TV/VCR.
DewWarning/Display
• The TV/VCR is equipped with a sensor which helps detect moisture condensation, if excessive moisture
is present inside theTVVCR, "DEW PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT' appears on the screen. While "DEW
PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT' appears, a safety device prevents the TV/VCR from operating until mois
ture is gone. Moisture condensation may occur inside the TV/VCR when it is moved from a cold place to
a vrarm place, or after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity.Therefore, when "DEW
PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT" appears on the screen, press the POWER button to turn the TV/VCR on.
Allow at least two hours for the TV/VCR to dry out. "DEW PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT' may appear
for up to one hour after moisture is gone. During this time, you can not insert the cassette.
TV/VCR will not record,
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording,
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly (pages 32 - 34).
• Make sure the TV/VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set (pages 12 - IT).
• Make sure there is a tape in the TV/VCR.The tape must have a record tab.
• If the power fails, programmed timer recordings will not be lost.The programmed timer recordings will
be restored when the clock is reset after the power failure. (The clock will reset itself automatically if
you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Details are on pages 14 - 17. If you are not using the AUTO
CLOCK feature, reset the clock manually; then, the timer recordings will be restored. Details are on
pages 12 - 13.) The timer recording will not occur only if the timer recording was scheduled to take
place during the power failure.
• Make sure the TV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 36).
TV/VCR will not perform a one touch recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab (page five).
• Make sure the TV/VCR is not in Record Defeat mode (page 36).
• Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet (page seven).
• Check your hookups (pages six - seven).
• Program channels (page 10),
TV/VCR has no power.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connerted to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
A power failure occurred.
• Follow the steps on page eight to select a language and program channels, if necessary.Then set the clock
(pages 12-17).
Help ful Hi nts (c onfd ) 49
The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the pop up menu.
• Use the buttons on the front panel of theTV/VCR to access the pop up menu (page 20).
TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.
• To save energy, the TV/VCR will shut itself off after IS minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiv
ing a broadcast signal (for example, a station tiiat has gone off the air for the night),This is normal.
Channel reception is poor.
• Check connections, then program channels again (page 10).
TV/VCR does not have a picture.
• Adjust the antenna (pages six - seven).
• Connect the antenna or cable directly to theTV/VCR.
• 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. Deto//s are on page 48.
TV/VCR does not display closed captioning.
• Cancel Counter Only mode. Detoi/s are on page 26.
• Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper.
Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.
• Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 20.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and theTV/VCR.
• Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Detai/s are on page five.
Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69.
• Select CABLE from the INPUT section of the pop up menu, then let tiie TV/VCR program the channels.
Deta/7s ore on page 10.
TV/VCR can’t receive channels above 13,
• Select CABLE from the INPUT section of the pop up menu, then let theTV/VCR program the channels.
Details are on page 10.
A tape can’t be inserted into the TV/VCR.
• Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you,
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in theTV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EjECT button on theTV/VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into theTV/VCR.
• Moisture may be present in theTV/VCR. If “DEW PROTECTION PLEASE WAIT’ appears on-screen, you
may not be able to Insert a tape for several hours. Details are on page 48.
A tape can’t be removed from theTV/VCR.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) 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 theTV/VCR power for the timer recording.
TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.
• Make sure tiie tape has a record tab. Deto//s are on page five.
The cylinder rotates when theTV/VCR is in Stop mode.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.
Daylight-Saving Time
• When Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock time will change automatically as follows: on the first Sunday
of April, from 2 am. to 3 a.m.; on the last Sunday of October, from 2 am. to I am.
• When programmed timer recordings start between 2 am. and 2:59 a.m. on the first Sunday of April, the
TV/VCR will start recording at 3 am. (summer time).
• When programmed timer recordings end between 2 am. and 2:59 am. on the first Sunday of April, the
TV/VCR will stop at 3 am.
• When using this feature, a program that occurs during the spring time change may not record complete
ly. Adjust the start and stop times accordingly.
Automatic clock setting won’t work.
• Disconnect the car battery cord from the DC 13.2V jack. Instead, use the AC 120V jack to supply stan
dard electrical power (page 7).
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Limited Warranty
TVIVCR COMBINATION
90 Days Free Labor/OneYear Free Parts Exchange (Tv/oYeors Free Exchange on Color Picture Tube)
This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty
service. A sales receipt or other document showing
that you purchased the product is considered proof
of purchase,
WHAT JS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your prod
uct. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or
replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days to one year
from die day of purchase, all parts will be repaired or
replaced, but you pay for all labor charges. From one to
two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts except the picture
tube, and for all labor charges./\/ier two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair
of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are
covered only for the original v/arranty period.When
the warranty on the produa expires, the warranty on
all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the prod
uct, adjustment of customer controls on the prod
uct, and installation or repair of antenna systems
outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of
misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Philips Consumer
Electronics Company
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or
cable or antenna systems outside liie unit
• a product that requires modification or adaptation
to enable it to operate in any country other than
the country for which it was designed, manufac
tured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from
the product (Some states do not allow the exclu
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you.This
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded materi
al, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or
tapes that have not been tested and labeled for use
in two, four, six, and eight hourVHS recorders.
• a product tiiat is used for commercial or institu
tional purposes.
WHERE /SSERV/CEAVA/LABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where
the product is officially distributed by Philips
Consumer Eleco*onics Company. In countries where
Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not dis
tribute the product, the local Philips service organiza
tion will attempt to provide service (although there
may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and
technical manual(s) are not readily available).
A1AKE SURE YOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document
showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s
manual and keep both nearby.Also keep the original
box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE»
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there
may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO
RICO OR US. VIRGIN ISLANDS,»
Take the product to a Philips factory service center
(see enclosed list) or authorized service center for
repair.When the product has been repaired, you must
pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep
defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and US.Virgin Islands, ail
implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited in duration to the duration of this express
warranty. But, because some states do not allow limi
tations on how long an implied warranty may last, this
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including any implied warranties of mer
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips
is not liable under any circumstances for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility
of such damages.)
REAIEMBER...
Please record below the model and serial numbers
found on the product. Also, please fill out and mail
your warranty registration card promptly. It will be
easier for us to notify you if necessary.
MODEL#
SERIAL#
This warranty gives you specific fegai rights. You may have
other rights which vary from state to state.