Philips 19MDTR20, 27MDTR20, 20MC4304, T2132 User Manual

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27MDTR20 20MC4304 19MDTR20

COLOR TV WITH BUILT-IN VCR AND DVD PLAYER

27MDTR20

20MC4304

19MDTR20

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CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. __________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________

This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,THIS APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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Safety Precautions

● Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.

● Be sure to remove the disc and unplug the AC power cord from the output before carrying the unit.

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.

Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or

attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.THE BEAM IS LOCATED INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.

Special Information for Canadian Users: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Radio/TV Interference: 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 the 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.

prohibited.“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”

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 Number: 27MDTR20

20MC4304 19MDTR20

Trade Name: Magnavox Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics North America

P. O . B o x 671539 Marietta, GA 30006-0026 1-800-705-2000

Safety and General Information 3

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4 Safety and General Information (cont’d)

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

groundingtypeplug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the

cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted

to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Pow er Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

power lines.

20. OutdoorAntenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is

connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that

may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

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Table of Contents 5

General Information

Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Playable Discs and Videotapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Initial Setup and Use

Before Using the TV/VCR/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Optional Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Playing a Videotape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Description of Controls

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TV Settings

Menu Language,Auto Channel Programming . . . .19

Adding/Deleting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24

Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Status Displays, Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Recording

Videotape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-32

Timer Recording Auto Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Videotape Features

Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Rental Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Zero Return, Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Index Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Videotape Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Additional TV Features

Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Setting V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-48

Multi-Channel Television Sound (MTS) . . . . . . .49-51

Disc Features

DVD Disc Menus,Title Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Fast Forward/Reverse Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback . . . .54

Track Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume On . . .56

Repeat,A-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Subtitles, Camera Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Slow Motion, Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Audio Language, Stereo Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63

Black Level,Virtual Surround, Initializing . . . . . . . . .64

Random Playback, Program Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .65

MP3/JPEG Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67

DVD Setup Features

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Parental Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73-74

Parental Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75-76

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-78

Information You May Need

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80-81

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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6 Introduction

• Automatic Channel Setup

• Automatic Head Cleaner

• Automatic Tracking Adjustment

• Closed Captions

•Daylight-Savings Time

• English, Spanish or French Setup Menus

•Forward/Reverse Searching; Still

• High Quality (HQ) System

•Index Search

• One-Touch Recording

• Real-Time Videotape Counter

• Rental Playback

• Repeat Playback

• Sleep Timer

• Timer Recording

• Time Search

•V-Chip (Parental Controls)

• Zero Return

Welcome to your TV/VCR/DVD owner’s manual.

This manual describes the 27MDTR20, 20MC4304 and 19MDTR20.These three models are different in size and design, but operate identically.The 20MC4304 is illustrated in this manual.

Features - TV/VCR

• Audio Language choices *

• Bit Rate display

• Camera Angle *

• Dolby Digital Sound *

• Dual Playback

• Dynamic Range Control

• Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback

• JPEG Playback

• Markers

• MP3 Playback

• Parental Controls *

•Program Playback (Audio CD, MP3, JPEG)

• Random Playback (Audio CD, MP3, JPEG)

• Repeat (A-B, Chapter,Title,Track, Group, Disc)

• Search (Title/Chapter,Time, Track)

• Subtitles *

• Virtual Surround

•Zoom

* If available on the disc

DVDDisc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe DVD disc menus. DVD manufacturers set the menus, which vary among DVDs. Not all DVDs have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access it by pressing DISC MENU on the remote control.

Details are on page 52.

Setup Menus...

Some instructions explain how to use the setup menus of the TV/VCR/DVD.There are two setup menus: one for the TV/VCR features while the unit is in TV/VCR mode, and one for the disc features while the unit is in DVD mode.Access the setup menus by pressing SETUP on the remote control. While in TV/VCR mode, you can select only the TV/VCR SETUP menu. In DVD mode, you can select both the TV/VCR SETUP menu and the SETUP menu for the unit’s DVD player. Press SETUP once to select the TV/VCR SETUP menu. Press SETUP twice to get to the DVD player’s SETUP menu. Even if you set a DVD feature in the unit’s SETUP menu, it will not be available if the current disc does not include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

All features described in this manual are not available on every disc. If the feature is not available on the disc, you cannot use the TV/VCR/DVD to make it available. An “X” will appear in the top right corner of the screen if you try to access a feature that is not available. For example, some features are available only during playback, while others are available only if playback is stopped. If you cannot access a feature, try stopping or starting playback, then try the feature again.

Features - Discs

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Playable Discs and Videotapes 7

This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).

Region Codes

This TV/VCR/DVD has a Region One (1) DVD player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on the unit.You cannot play DVDs that are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this TV/VCR/DVD.

The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands and small regions near Australia. A DVD labelled for a specific region can only play on DVD players with the same region code.

Color Systems

DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout the world.The most common color systems are NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and North America), PAL and SECAM. The DVD player of this unit uses NTSC, so DVDs you play must be recorded in the NTSC color system.You cannot play DVDs recorded in other formats.The color system of the DVD may be listed on the DVD or on the disc case.

Unacceptable Discs

If you insert an unacceptable type of disc, a Disc Error message may appear on the TV screen.The following discs will not play on this DVD player.

• CD-ROM • DVD-RAM • DVD-ROM

• Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) • Video Single Disc (VSD) • DVD-Audio

• Unfinalized Discs • DVD contains MP3 or JPEG files

• DVD/CD contains Windows Media

Audio

On the following disc, the sound may not be heard.

• Super Audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer can be heard. The sound on the high-density Super

Audio CD layer cannot be heard.

Videotapes

Magnavox recommends you use only videotapes that have the mark. Other videotapes may have poor picture quality and cause excessive deposits on the video heads.The warranty may not cover such damage. The VCR of this TV/VCR/DVD has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.

Playable Discs

The DVD player of this TV/VCR/DVD will play many types of discs, including Digital Video Discs (DVDs) and Audio Compact Discs (CDs). It will play MP3 and JPEG files as well. To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the DVD player of this TV/VCR/DVD. Finalize CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW Discs before playing them in the TV/VCR/DVD.

● A disc may not play properly if the disc’s recorded area is less than 55mm across.

● Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc.These may damage the disc, and the TV/VCR/DVD may

not read it correctly.

DVD: Prerecorded Digital Video Discs

Audio CDs

MP3: Digital audio files recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW

Video CDs

CD-R/RW: Compact Disc Recordable/Rewritable.

CD-Rs can be recorded on only once. CD-RWs can be recorded on multiple times.

DVD+R: DVD Recordable. DVD+Rs can be recorded on only once.

DVD+RW: DVD Rewritable. DVD+RWs can be recorded on multiple times.

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Recordable

ReWritable

Recordable

ReWritable

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

8 Before Using the TV/VCR/DVD

1 2

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control. Slide the lid down and off. Follow the direction of the arrow on the lid.

Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment. Align the +and –ends as indicated.

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Battery Safety

Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage 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.

Recording Prevention

Videotapes have record tabs to ensure you do not erase recordings accidentally.

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

To r ecord again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Using the Remote Control

● Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the

front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Details are on page 17.

● Do not put objects between the remote control and the

TV/VCR/DVD.

TV/VCR/DVD Maintenance

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

cassette before putting the cassette in the TV/VCR/DVD. Removable labels can jam the TV/VCR/DVD.

● The TV/VCR/DVD requires periodic maintenance to

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

•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 Hint

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Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD 9

ANT.

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANT.

OUT

ANT.

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANT.

Connect an RF coaxial cable (not supplied) to the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/ Satellite Receiver and to the ANT(enna) Jack on the TV/VCR/DVD.

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

Hook up your TV/VCR/DVD using one of the connections shown.

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

Connect the Cable TV or Satellite signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD with a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

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

Your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver may have Audio and Video Out jacks instead of the single Antenna Out jack (RF coaxial or 75 ohm) shown here. If so, connect Audio and Video cables to the Audio/Video Out jacks of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and to the AUDIO/VIDEO In jacks on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SELECT on the remote to set the TV/VCR/DVD to AUX, not channel 3 or 4. Select channels you want to watch or record at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver as usual, leaving the TV/VCR/DVD on AUX.

Instructions continue on the next page.

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10 Hooking Up the TV/VCR/DVD (cont’d)

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

3CH 4CH

AUDIO

ANT.

L R

VIDEO

HEADPHONE

AUDIO

SOURCE CHANNEL REC/OTR

VCR/TVDVD

F.FWDPLAYREWSTANDBY-ON

STOP/EJECT

STOP OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME NEXTPLAYPREV

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

3CH 4CH

ANT.

AUDIO

L R

VIDEO

HEADPHONE

AUDIO

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

on front of TV/VCR/DVD

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks

on VCR (example only)

Connect audio cables to the AUDIO OUT Jacks on the VCR and to the red and white AUDIO In Jacks on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

Connect a Video cable to the VIDEO OUT Jack on the VCR and to the yellow VIDEO In Jack on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

When all other connections are complete, plug in the TV/VCR/DVD’s power cord.

ANT.

AUDIO OUT COAXIAL

ANT.

Indoor Antenna

(not supplied,

example only)

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD to Another Video Source (VCR, DVD player, Camcorder, etc.)

You may need this connection if you want to play discs or tapes on other equipment but watch them on the TV/VCR/DVD. Press SELECT on the remote to select AUX at the TV/VCR/DVD.When you play the materials on the other equipment, it will show on the TV/VCR/DVD’s AUX channel. More details are

on page 34.

Audio and video cables are not supplied.

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR/DVD with an Indoor Antenna

To install an indoor antenna or “rabbit ears” (not supplied), connect the antenna wire to the ANT(enna) Jack on the back of the TV/VCR/DVD as shown. Extend the antenna and adjust its length, direction and angle for the clearest picture.

Instructions continued from the previous page.

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ANT.

AUDIO OUT COAXIAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

Optional Connections 11

•You cannot use a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape deck to copy Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound discs.

• If the disc is not recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, you will not hear multi-channel sound even if you use the Digital Stereo hookup.

•To see if your disc is recorded in Dolby Digital, look for a Dolby Digital logo on disc or on its case.

•To see if your Stereo has Dolby Digital, look for a Dolby Digital logo on your Stereo. Or, refer to the Stereo owner’s manual.

Digital Stereo Hookups

You can connect the TV/VCR/DVD to a Stereo that has a Digital Coaxial In jack. Use this hookup if you want to hear the TV/VCR/DVD sound through the Stereo instead. Use these connections for a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo or for a Receiver that has a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape deck.

Connect the antenna/Cable TV signal. Details are on pages 9-10.

Connect a digital audio coaxial cable (not supplied) to the AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack on the TV/VCR/DVD. Also connect the cable to the Stereo’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack.

If the Stereo is Dolby Digital-compatible, set DOLBY DIGITAL to BITSTREAM. If the

Stereo is not Dolby Digital-compatible or if you connected to a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape Deck, set DOLBY DIGITAL to PCM. Details are on page 72. An incorrect setting causes noise distortion and damages speakers.

To A UDIO OUT

COAXIAL jack

on TV/VCR/DVD

To Stereo’s

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack

Helpful Hints

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12 Watching TV

The unit selects available TV channels automatically when you connect an Antenna or Cable TV signal to it.To reset TV channels, see page 20. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR/DVD.

Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD.

To watch TV, press CH. ▲/▼ to select memorized channels. Memorized channels are those that appear when you flip through channels. If a channel is skipped, you still can use the Number buttons to select it.This is a non-memorized channel; it may have weak reception in your area. To update your memorized and non-memorized channels, see page 19. Remember, if you are using a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set the TV/VCR/DVD to channel 3, 4 or AUX. Change channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Press VOL. ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.

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VOLUME 20

STANDBY-ON

PICTURE SELECTSLEEP

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CH.

Playing a Videotape 13

• If the tape you want to play is already in the TV/VCR/DVD, turn on the power. Press SELECT to choose TV/VCR mode (the red VCR/TV light will be on), then press PLAY B.

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

•If you press SELECT while playing a videotape, playback will stop and the unit will switch to DVD mode.This will happen also if you press PLAY B (DVD) or OPEN/CLOSE A (DVD) on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD during videotape playback.

Helpful Hints

Follow these steps to simply play a videotape. Videotape playback options are on pages 35-41.

Insert a videotape in the cassette compartment of the TV/VCR/DVD. The power

will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically.

If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY B to start playback.

Press STOP C to stop playback.

Press j / h to rewind the tape. Press i / g to fast forward the tape.

Press STOP/EJECT CC/AAon the front of the TV/VCR/DVD to remove the tape.

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

RECORD

DISC MENU

RETURNTITLESETUP

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14 Playing a Disc

Before you begin, turn on the power of other equipment connected to the TV/VCR/DVD. Set a stereo (if applicable) to the correct sound source or channel. Details are on page 11.

Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the TV/VCR/DVD. The unit will be in TV/VCR mode.The

red VCR/TV light will be on.

Press SELECT repeatedly to put the TV/VCR/DVD in DVD mode. The green DVD light

will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD to open the disc tray.

Place a disc into the tray.

Some DVDs are recorded on both sides. Make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. Or, if the DVD is recorded on only one side, place the disc in the tray with the label facing up and the shiny side facing down.

Press PLAY B to close the tray. The tray will close and playback will begin. If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY B again. If a DVD menu appears instead, see page 52. To play MP3 or JPEG files, see page 66. You also can close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE A.

Press STOP C to stop playback. If playback remains stopped for 5 minutes, the DVD screen will dim. If playback is stopped for 20 minutes with no activity at the TV/VCR/DVD, the unit will turn off.

PLAY

STOP

RECORD

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Press OPEN/CLOSE A on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

Insert a disc.

•Even if you turn off the unit in DVD mode, if you turn it on again with the STANDBY-ON button, it will be in TV/VCR mode. If the unit was shut down by unplugging the power cord or due to a power failure, it will be in DVD mode when you turn it on again.

• An ‘’X” will appear on the screen when you try to access a feature that is not available. This is not a problem with the TV/VCR/DVD.

• If a disc is dirty or scratched, the picture may be distorted or playback may stop. Remove the disc and try a different one.

•Press OPEN/CLOSE A (DVD) or PLAY B (DVD) on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD when the power is off.This turns on the unit in DVD mode (not TV/VCR mode).

• If a disc has multiple layers, the picture may freeze occasionally. This happens when the first layer switches to the second layer.This is not a malfunction.

•Pressing SELECT during disc playback stops disc playback and switches the unit to TV/VCR mode. Pressing PLAY B (VCR) on the front of the unit during disc playback stops disc playback and starts tape playback.

Helpful Hints

REMINDER: Only certain discs will play.

See page 7 for details.

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Remote Control Buttons 15

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

RECORD

DISC

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PICTURE Button

Press to access the picture controls.

Details are on page 26.

STANDBY-ON Button

Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR/DVD.

Number Buttons TV Mode: Press two digits to

access a specific channel. Press 0 before the number of a single-digit channel. Details are on page 12. +100/+10 button: To select channels 100 or higher, press +100/+10, then the Number buttons of the last 2 digits of the channel number. DVD Mode: Use the Number buttons to enter a track or chapter number. +100/+10 button: Press before entering double-digit numbers. For example, to select chapter 16, press +100/+10, then 1, 6.

k (pause) Button

Press to pause videotape recording. Press again to resume recording. Details are on page 27. Press to pause videotape or DVD playback. Press repeatedly to advance the picture one frame at a time. Details are on pages 40 and 56.

RECORD Button

Press once to start a recording on videotape. Details are on page 27.

DISPLAY Button TV/VCR Mode: Press to see the

videotape counter, channel or time on the screen. Details are on page 26. DVD Mode: Press to see the disc status on the screen. Details are on

page 62.

TITLE Button

Press to access a DVD’s title menu if available. Details are on page 52.

SLEEP Button

Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 37.

SELECT Button

Press to choose AUX, TV/VCR or DVD mode. The corresponding light will appear on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD to indicate which mode is active. Details are on page

17.

PLAY B Button

Press to start playing a disc or video cassette. Details are on pages

13-14.

G / g Button During disc playback, press briefly to skip to the next track or chapter. Details are on page 55. Or, press and hold for 2 seconds to search forward during disc playback. Details are on page 53. Press to forward a videotape.

Details are on page 40.

STOP C Button

Press to stop disc or videotape playback.

Arrow Buttons

Use the Arrow buttons to select or adjust menu items.

RETURN Button

Press to go to the previous Setup menu in DVD or TV/VCR mode. Press to remove some menus or displays.

REPEAT Button

Press to play a disc, title, chapter or track repeatedly. Details are on page

57.

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16 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d)

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

RECORD

DISC

RETURNTITLESETUP

REPEATSEARCH MODE

CLEAR

MODE

ANGLESUBTITLEAUDIO

DISPLAY

SPEED C.RESET

STANDBY-ON

PICTURE SELECTSLEEP

CH.

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MUTE

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REPEAT

ZOOM Button

Press to enlarge the picture during DVD playback. Details are on page

60.

C.RESET (counter reset) Button

Press to reset the tape counter to 0:00:00. Details are on page 37. Press to cancel a Timer Recording.

Details are on page 32.

SPEED Button

Press to choose a tape recording speed (SP or SLP). Details are on

page 27.

j / h Button During disc playback, press briefly to skip to the beginning of the current track/chapter. Press repeatedly to skip to previous tracks/chapters.

Details are on page 55.

Or, press and hold for 2 seconds to search backward during disc playback. Details are on page 53. Press to reverse a videotape. Details

are on page 40.

SETUP Button

Press to access or remove the TV/VCR/DVD's Setup menu.

CLEAR Button

Press to reset or erase a setting or wrong information.

MODE Button

Press to play a program or to start Random playback. Details are on

page 65.

Press to select a Black Level or Virtual Surround setting. Details are

on page 64.

SEARCH MODE Button

Press to find a specific time, chapter, track or title on a disc.

Details are on pages 54-55. Press to set up Markers. Details are on page 58.

CH. (channel) K/L Buttons

Press to select memorized TV channels.

Details are on page 12.

VOL. (volume) K/L Buttons

Press to adjust the volume.

MUTE Button

Press to mute or restore the sound.

DISC MENU Button

Press to access DVD disc menus.

Details are on page 52.

ENTER Button

Press to accept or change a menu setting.

REPEAT A-B Button

Press to set a section of a disc to play repeatedly. Details are on page

57.

ANGLE Button

Press to change the camera angle and watch a disc sequence from a different perspective. Details are on

page 59.

SUBTITLE Button

Press to select a subtitle language.

Details are on page 59.

AUDIO Button

Press to select an audio language during DVD playback. Press to select a sound mode during Audio CD or Video CD playback. Details are on page 61. Press to select STEREO, SAP or MONO while receiving MTS broadcast. Press to switch MONO/HIFI during playback of a videotape. Details are on pages 50 and 51.

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Front Panel 17

STOP/EJECT C/A Button (VCR)

Press to stop tape playback. Press while playback is stopped to remove the tape.

F.FWD D Button (VCR)

Press to fast forward the tape or to search forward quickly during playback.

Details are on page 40.

PLAY B Button (VCR)

Press to start tape playback.

Details are on page 13.

VIDEO and AUDIO L/R (left/right) In jacks

Use audio and video cables to connect these jacks to the Audio and Video Out jacks of a Camcorder, DVD player or VCR. This lets you watch materials playing on the other equipment when you choose AUX at the TV/VCR/DVD. Details are on

pages 10 and 34.

HEADPHONE jack

Connect headphones (not supplied) here for personal listening.

Remote Sensor

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

STANDBY-ON Button

Press to turn the TV/VCR/DVD on or off. Turn off the TV/VCR/DVD for a timer recording.

PLAY B Button (DVD)

Press to start disc playback.

Details are on page 14.

PREV H, NEXTi Buttons (DVD)

Press to go to a different chapter or track. Details are on page 55.

DVD light (green)

Appears if the TV/VCR/DVD is in DVD mode.

SOURCE Button

Press to select AUX, TV/VCR or DVD mode. If you switch to TV/VCR mode, wait about 4 seconds before switching back to DVD mode. This button works the same as the SELECT button on the remote.

VCR/TV light (red)

Appears if the TV/VCR/DVD is in TV/VCR mode.

REC/OTR light (red)

This light flashes during recording. It lights when the TV/VCR/DVD is in Standby mode (power off) for a timer recording.

REC/OTR I Button (VCR)

Press to start a videotape recording.

Details are on page 27.

Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 28.

REW E Button (VCR)

Press to rewind the tape or to search backward quickly during playback.

Details are on page 40.

Cassette Compartment

Insert a videotape here.

Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

CHANNEL K/L Buttons

Press to select TV channels.

Details are on page 12.

OPEN/CLOSE A Button (DVD)

Press to open or close the disc tray.

Details are on page 14.

STOP C Button (DVD)

Press to stop disc playback.

Details are on page 14.

VOLUME K/L Buttons

Press to adjust the volume.

VIDEO

HEADPHONE

AUDIO

SOURCE CHANNEL REC/OTR

VCR/TVDVD

F.FWDPLAYREWSTANDBY-ON

STOP/EJECT

STOP OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME NEXTPLAYPREV

VIDEO

HEADPHONE

AUDIO

SOURCE CHANNEL REC/OTR

VCR/TVDVD

F.FWDPLAYREWSTANDBY-ON

/ STOP/EJECT

STOP OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME NEXTPLAYPREV

Front design varies slightly among models.

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18 Rear Panel

ANT. Jack (Antenna In)

Connect an antenna or Cable TV signal here. This brings TV channels to the TV/VCR/DVD. If you do not connect an antenna or Cable TV signal to the TV/VCR/DVD (or connect to a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver through this jack), you will not receive any TV channels. Details are on pages 9-10.

Power Cord

Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz).

AUDIO OUT COAXIAL Jack

Connect this jack to a Digital Stereo using a digital audio coaxial cable (not supplied). Use this connection if the Stereo has Dolby Digital compatibility and has a Digital Coaxial Audio In jack. You may also use this connection when connecting the TV/VCR/DVD to a Mini-Disc or Digital Audio Tape deck. Details are on page 11.

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Menu Language, Auto Channel Programming 19

• The TV/VCR/DVD cannot change channels at the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver. Set the TV/VCR/DVD to 3, 4 or AUX. Change channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

•Channel settings will be saved even if the power fails.

•If you have Spanish or French menus and need English, press SETUP. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IDIOMA or LANGAGE. Press ENTER to select ENGLISH. Press SETUP to remove the menu.

•You cannot reset TV channels when the unit is in DVD mode.

Helpful Hints

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

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REPEATSEARCH MODE

CLEAR

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Menu Language

This affects the language of the TV/VCR/DVD’s setup menus and on-screen display terms.This does not alter the language of TV programming, videotapes, discs or closed captioning.

● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the

TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode.The red VCR/TV light will appear.

Press SETUP once so the TV/VCR SETUP menu appears.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select LANGUAGE.

Press ENTER repeatedly to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or FRANÇAIS The selected language

will appear inside the [ ]. This will be the language of the TV/VCR/DVD setup menus in both TV/VCR and DVD modes.

Press SETUP to exit the menu.

Auto Channel Programming

To auto program only the channels which are available in your area, follow the steps below.

● Before you begin, put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode.

Press SELECT so the red VCR/TV light appears on the front of the TV/VCR/DVD.

Press SETUP.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press ENTER.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select AUTO CH PROGRAMMING. Press ENTER. The

TV/VCR/DVD memorizes available channels.When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR/DVD will go to the

lowest available channel. Use CH. ▲/▼ to scan memorized channels.You can select nonmemorized channels with the Number buttons.

– TV/VCR SETUP –

TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

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– TV/VCR SETUP –

TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]

CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

– CHANNEL SET UP –

ADD / DELETE CH (CATV)

AUTO CH PROGRAMMING

•To confirm that a channel has been added or deleted, press CH. ▲/▼ to see if you can or cannot select the channel. Only memorized/added channels can be selected with CH. ▲/▼.Use the Number buttons to select deleted channels.

•If you connected an Antenna to the TV/VCR/DVD, channels 2-69 will be available to add or delete. If you connected to Cable TV, channels 1-125 will be available.

• This function will not operate when the unit is in DVD mode.

Helpful Hints

20 Adding/Deleting Channels

You can delete TV channels you no longer receive or seldom watch. Or, you can add more channels if the TV/VCR/DVD did not memorize all your favorite channels.

● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the

TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode.The red VCR/TV light will appear.

Press SETUP.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press ENTER.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select ADD/DELETE CH. (TV) or (CATV) will appear beside ADD/DELETE CH.This indicates whether you connected an Antenna (TV) or a Cable TV signal (CATV) to the TV/VCR/DVD. Then, press ENTER. The menu will disappear and a TV channel will appear.The channel number will appear, along with ADD/DELETE.

Press ▲ or ▼ until the channel you wish to add or delete appears. You also can use the Number

buttons or CH. ▲/▼ to choose a channel.

Press ENTER to add or delete the channel.

To add a channel, press ENTER so ADD and the channel number appear in light blue (teal).To delete a channel, press ENTER so DELETE and the channel number appear in light red (purple). To delete another channel, repeat steps 4-5.

Press SETUP when you are finished.

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– TV/VCR SETUP –

TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP

USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

– CHANNEL SET UP –

ADD / DELETE CH (CATV)

AUTO CH PROGRAMMING

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Setting the Clock 21

•You may have to reset the clock after a power failure.

Helpful Hint

Manual Clock Setting

You must set the clock before you can do a timer recording. Set the clock manually.Afterward, use Auto Clock to monitor the time. Details are on pages 23-24. If you do not receive a PBS station that carries time signals, you cannot use Auto Clock. Set AUTO CLOCK to OFF.The time will remain as you set it manually.

Before you begin ...

● With the power on, press SELECT to put the

TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode.The red VCR/TV light will appear.

Press SETUP.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press ENTER.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select MANUAL CLOCK SET. Then, press ENTER.

While the MONTH space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct month appears. Then, press B.

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– TV/VCR SETUP –

TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK

CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

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– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH MANUAL CLOCK SET

D.S. T.

– MANUAL CLOCK SET –

MONTH DAY YEAR

05 / - - - - - - - - -

HOUR MINUTE

- - : - - - -

[ON]

[02]

[OFF]

•To adjust the clock later, follow steps 1-3 on page 21. Then press s or B to select the item you want to change. Enter the correct information by pressing ▲ or ▼.Press SETUP when you are finished.

Helpful Hint

22 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

While the DAY space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct day appears.Then, press B. An

abbreviation for the selected day of the week will appear.

While the YEAR space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct year appears.Then, press B.

While the HOUR space and AM or PM are flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct hour appears.Then, press B.

While the MINUTE space is flashing, press ▲ or ▼ until the correct minute appears.

Press SETUP. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 0 when you press SETUP. Use this action to synchronize the clock exactly.

Press DISPLAY to see the current time on the screen. Details are on page 26.

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– MANUAL CLOCK SET –

MONTH DAY YEAR

05 / 06 - - - - - - -

HOUR MINUTE

- - : - - - -

– MANUAL CLOCK SET –

MONTH DAY YEAR

05 / 06 FRI

HOUR MINUTE

- - : - - - -

– MANUAL CLOCK SET –

MONTH DAY YEAR

05 / 06 FRI

HOUR MINUTE

05 : - - PM

2005

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– MANUAL CLOCK SET –

MONTH DAY YEAR

05 / 06 FRI

HOUR MINUTE

05 : 40 PM

2005

5:40 PM

Setting the Clock (cont’d) 23

Auto Clock Setting

You can have the TV/VCR/DVD adjust the clock using your PBS channel. Once you set the clock manually, the TV/VCR/DVD will monitor the correct time and date broadcast by the PBS station.

Before you begin ...

● Turn on the TV/VCR/DVD power.

● Connect the antenna/Cable TV signal.

Details are on pages 9-10.

● Turn on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable).

● Set up the TV channels. Details are on pages 19-20.

● Set the clock manually. Details are on pages 21-22.

● Press SELECT to put the TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR

mode.The red VCR/TV light will appear.

Press SETUP.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK. Press ENTER.

With AUTO CLOCK selected, press ENTER so ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK.

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– TV/VCR SETUP –

TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK

CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

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AUTO CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S. T.

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24 Setting the Clock (cont’d)

If you already know your PBS channel number, skip ahead to step 8. If you do not know the channel number of your PBS station, press ▼ to select AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH.Then press ENTER.

● The TV/DVD/VCR will search for a channel that

carries a time signal. Channels that carry the time will appear at the top of the screen. Use one of these channels when you enter your AUTO CLOCK CH at step 9. This may take several minutes.An ‘’_ _” appears in the lower left corner of the screen when the search is complete.

Press SETUP to remove the AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH screen.

Press SETUP to access the menu again.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press ENTER.

Press ▼ to select AUTO CLOCK CH, then press ENTER.

Press { or B until the channel number of your PBS station appears. Use the channel number you found at step 4.

Press SETUP to remove the menu.

Press STANDBY-ON to turn off the TV/VCR/DVD and let the PBS channel update the clock.

• During the Auto Clock Channel Search, the picture may be distorted.This is normal.

• If there are no PBS stations available, set AUTO CLOCK to OFF. Set the clock manually.

• If the TV/VCR/DVD is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, select the local PBS station on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Set the TV/VCR/DVD to the output channel of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (03, 04 or AUX).

Helpful Hints

– AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH –

08 10 13

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ENTER

RECORD

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– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH

AUTO CLOCK CH MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S. T.

[ON]

[02]

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– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH

MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S. T.

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Daylight-Savings Time 25

When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the clock will move forward 1 hour on the first Sunday in April and move back 1 hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below.

● Before you begin, press SELECT to put the

TV/VCR/DVD in TV/VCR mode.The red VCR/TV light will appear.

Press SETUP.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press ENTER.

Press ▲ or ▼ to select D.S.T.Then, press ENTER until ON appears beside D.S.T. Or, press

ENTER so OFF appears beside D.S.T. if you want to disable this feature.

Press SETUP to remove the menu.

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TIMER PROGRAMMING SETTING CLOCK

CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH

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AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S. T.

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26 Status Displays, Picture Controls

Picture Controls

Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR/DVD’s brightness, sharpness, tint, color or contrast.

Press PICTURE.

Within 5 seconds, press ▲ or ▼ to select the picture control you want to adjust.

You can select BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR,TINT or SHARPNESS.

Within 5 seconds, press s or B to adjust the picture control.

• Degaussing: Magnetism from nearby appliances and speakers might affect the color of the TV picture. If this happens, move the TV/VCR/DVD away from the appliance. If the color is still not correct, turn off the power for 30 minutes (for 27MDTR20) or disconnect the power cord for 30 minutes (for 19MDTR20 and 20MC4304). After 30 minutes, try using the unit again.

Helpful Hint

PLAY

STOP

ENTER

RECORD

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BRIGHT to decrease brightness to increase brightness CONTRAST to decrease contrast to increase contrast COLOR

to decrease color to brighten color

TINT

to add purple to add green

SHARPNESS to make soft to make clear

BRIGHT

Status Displays

To see the Videotape Counter, Clock or Channel number on the screen in TV/VCR mode, press DISPLAY repeatedly. The following will occur when Closed Captions are OFF.

Press DISPLAY once to see the Videotape counter. After 5 seconds, only the counter will

remain on the screen.

Press DISPLAY again to see the current time and TV channel. After 5 seconds, only the clock and

channel number will remain on the screen.To clear them, press DISPLAY again.

● If you press DISPLAY when Closed Captions are ON,

all the status information will appear for 5 seconds.After 5 seconds, they will clear from the screen. Closed Caption

details are on page 42.

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