Samsung CXM1974, CXM 1374 User Manual

TV/VCR
Combination Unit

Owner ’s Manual

CXM1974
CXM1374

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Warning! Important Safety Instructions

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.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of
this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and maintenance has been included with this
product.

Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or mod­ifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

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

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de
la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of
copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

Important Safety Information

Always be careful when using your TV/VCR. To reduce the risk
of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety
precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining
your machine.

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the
TV/VCR.

• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on the TV/VCR and in the operating instructions.

• Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of
the manufacturer. Such additions may result in the risk of fire,
electric shock, or other personal injury.

• Do not use the TV/VCR where contact with or immersion in water is
a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines,
swimming pools, etc.

• Provide ventilation for the TV/VCR. The unit is designed with slots in
the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not
block these openings, and do not place the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat
register. If you place the TV/VCR on a rack or bookcase, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the
manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or
product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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• Do not place the TV/VCR on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom­mended by the manufacturer or sold with the
TV/VCR. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recom­mended by the manufacturer. Move the TV/VCR and its cart with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the unit and cart to overturn.

• Operate your TV/VCR only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.

• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this
TV/VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t fit,
contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con­venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

• Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not
be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely
careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact
with such lines can be fatal.

• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading
can result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR.

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• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide
some protection against
voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with
respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.

• Do not attempt to service the TV/VCR yourself. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:

– when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
– if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit
– if the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water
– if the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions

– if the TV/VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged

– when the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance

• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to normal.

• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer
or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the
unit.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
TV/VCR is in a safe operating condition.

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Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ..................7

List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Checking Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front Panel Controls & Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2: Installation...........................................................12

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads. . . . . . . . . . 12

Antennas With 75-ohm Round Leads. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR. . . . . . . . . . 13

Cable Without a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cable With a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 3: TV Operation........................................................16

Viewing the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Viewing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting the On-screen Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting the Signal Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Programming the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Choosing Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Customizing Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Resetting Standard Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 4: VCR Operation.....................................................23

Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing a Video Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing a Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Picture Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using P.PLUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording TV Programs as You Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Editing While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Advanced Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

One-touch Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Chapter 5: Special Features.................................................30

Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Block Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Special Playback Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Frame Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Skip search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Jet search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Copying, or Dubbing, a Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...................................................34

Identifying TV Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Identifying VCR Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Appendix..................................................................................35

Caring for Your TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Video Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

About Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Caring for Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The Record Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

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List of Features

Your Samsung TV/VCR was
designed and engineered using
the latest technology. This
TV/VCR is a full-featured, high­performance unit that not only
meets, but exceeds, industry
standards. Along with the
standard features you expect,
Samsung has included the
following special features:

• Easy-to-operate infrared
remote control

• Easy-to-use on-screen menu
system you can use from the
front panel or the remote
control

• Closed captioning

• On-screen programmed
recording of up to six events
in one year

• Digital auto-tracking

• Repeat play

• Infra-red wireless remote
control system

• Quick-start, full loading
system

• High-speed rewinding

• High-quality video circuitry

• 181-channel capability
(frequency synthesized tuner)

• Auto channel programming

• One-touch recording (up to
four hours)

• Eight-hour recording on a
single T-160 video cassette

• Auto clock setting

• Rental picture plus

• Tri-lingual on-screen displays
(English, Spanish, and
French)

• Jet-search

Checking Parts

Once you have unpacked your
TV/VCR, check to make sure that
you have all the parts shown
here. If any piece is missing or
broken, call your dealer.

(The TV illustration shown does
not necessary match the design
of your TV set.)

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Controls

Front Panel Controls & Jacks

The buttons on the front panel
control basic features.
For more advanced features,
you will use the remote control.

1 VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks

Connect components, such
as a camcorder, to these
jacks.

2 EARPHONE jack

Connect a set of earphones
(with a mini connector) to
this jack.

3 STAND BYindicator

Lit when TV/VCR power is
Off.

4 REC indicator

Lit when the TV/VCR is
recording or when program
times are stored.

5 REMOTE sensor

Receives signals from the
remote control.

6 STOP/EJECT button

Press to stop a video tape
during play, record, rewind,
or fast forward. Press to
eject a video tape if the
tape is stopped.

7 REW button

Press to rewind a video
tape.

8 PLAYbutton

Press to play a video tape.

9 FF button

Press to fast forward a
video tape.

10 – VOL and VOL+ buttons

(VOLUME)
Press to change the volume
or to change features on
the menu.

11 CH▼ and CH▲ buttons

(CHANNEL)
Press to change channels
or to select features on the
menu.

12 POWER button

Press to turn the TV/VCR on
or off.

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Rear Panel

1 VHF antenna mount

VHF rod antenna mount.
See page 12.

2 Antenna terminal

Use this terminal (VHF/UHF
IN FROM ANT) to connect
the TV/VCR to a 75-ohm
outdoor antenna or cable
system. See page 12.

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Remote Control

Use the remote control within 33
feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR
and point it directly at the
TV/VCR.

1 POWER

Press to turn the TV/VCR
on and off.

2 Number buttons

Press to select specific
channels.

3 +100

Press to select channels over

100.

4 REW (rewind)

Press to rewind a tape.

5 STOP

Press to stop a tape.

6 PLAY

Press to play a tape.

7 FF (fast forward)

Press to fast forward a
tape.

8 CLEAR

Press to correct
programming errors, clear
programs, or reset the tape
counter.

9 –VOL and VOL+ (volume)

Press – VOL to decrease or
VOL+ to increase the
volume.

10 CH▲ and CH▼ (channel)

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to
change channels. Also
used with the menu
system.

11 MENU

Press to display the on­screen menu.

12 DISPLAY

Press to show on-screen
displays.

13 LINE IN

Press to select the
component connected to
the Audio/Video jacks.

14 PRE-CH (previous channel)

Press to return to the last
channel viewed.

15 MUTE

Press to silence the
volume.

16 P.STD (picture-standard)

Press to select memorized
or standard picture
settings.

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Remote Control

Use the remote control within 33
feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR
and point it directly at the
TV/VCR.

17 EJECT

Press to eject a tape.

18 REC (record)

Press to begin recording.

19 TRK+, – (tracking)

Press to adjust tape
tracking.

20 P.PLUS

Press to compensate for a
poor rental tape.

21 P. (pause)/STILL

Press to freeze a video
frame.

22 SPEED

Press to select the tape
recording speed.

23 F.ADV (frame advance)/SKIP

Press to advance a tape
frame-by-frame or to use
skip search.

24 SLOW+, –

Press to watch a tape in
slow motion.

25 REPEAT

Press to play a tape or a
section of tape repeatedly.

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Connecting VHF and
UHF Antennas

If you do not have cable TV, you
must connect an antenna to your
TV/VCR. First you need to identify
your antenna’s lead type:

• If you are using the antenna
that has 300-ohm twin flat
leads, (see the illustration
below) see “Antennas With
300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,”on
this page.

• If your antenna has a 75-ohm
round lead (see the
illustration below), see
“Antennas With 75-ohm
Round Leads,” on this page.

• If you have two antennas,
see “Separate VHF and UHF
Antennas,” on this page.

Antennas With 300-ohm
Flat Twin Leads

If you use a different 300-ohm
antenna with twin flat leads,
follow the directions below, but
skip step 1.

1 Push the stem of the rod

antenna into the antenna
mount.

2 Place the wires from the twin

leads under the screws on
the 300-75 ohm adapter.
Use a screwdriver to tighten
the screws.

3 Plug the adapter into the

terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.

Extend the antenna and
adjust it for the clearest
picture.To reduce the risk of
damage, only adjust the
antenna by moving the black
plastic base.

Antennas With 75-ohm
Round Leads

1 Plug the lead into the

terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.

Separate VHF and UHF
Antennas

If you have two separate anten­nas for your TV/VCR (one VHF
and one UHF), you must combine
the two antenna signals before
connecting them to the TV/VCR.
This procedure requires a com­biner attachment that you can
purchase at an electronics
store.

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Antennas, continued

If you use a different 300-ohm
antenna with twin flat leads, fol­low the directions below, but skip
step 1.

1 Push the stem of the rod

antenna into the antenna
mount.

2 Connect both antenna leads

to the combiner.

3 Plug the combiner into the

terminal on the rear panel of
the TV/VCR.

Connecting Cable TV
Systems to the TV/VCR

Choose one of the sections below
for connecting a cable system.

✓ This TV/VCR is cable-ready; you

don’t need a converter for basic
cable channels.

Cable Without a
Converter Box

To connect cable without a
converter box:

1 Plug the incoming cable into

the terminal on the rear
panel of the TV/VCR.

Cable With a
Converter Box

If your cable company
scrambles some channels and
requires you to use a converter
box for only those channels, use
these instructions.

You will need the following
pieces of equipment, which you
can purchase from an
electronics store:

• A two-way splitter

• An RF (A/B) switch

• Four lengths of coaxial cable

1 Plug the incoming cable into

the 2-way splitter.

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2 Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the

input on the converter box.

3 Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the

converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch.

4 Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A”

input on the RF (A/B) switch.

5 Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the output on the RF

(A/B) switch and the terminal on the TV/VCR’s back panel.

Choose the “A” position on the A/B switch to select all non­scrambled channels by remote control. Choose the “B” position on
the A/B switch to select scrambled channels via the converter box.
When using the “B” position, tune your TV/VCR to the output
channel of the converter box (usually channel 3 or 4).

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

1

Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the back
cover’s tab, then lifting up.

2 Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and –

ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

3 Replace the cover.

✓ If you won’t be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and

store them in a cool, dry place.

✓ Batteries last for about one year.

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Viewing the
On-screen Display

The on-screen displays
automatically appear on the
screen when you turn the
TV/VCR on or change its status
(from stop to play, from play to
stop, etc.). You can also activate
the on-screen displays manually
by using the remote control.

1 With the power on, press

DISPLAY.

✔ This display disappears from the

screen within ten seconds.

2 Press DISPLAY again (while

the display items are still on
the TV/VCR screen) to display
the time counter.

Press DISPLAY once more to
remove all displays from the
screen and return to normal

viewing.

Viewing the Main Menu

1

With the power on, press
MENU.

The main menu appears on
the screen. Press MENU
again to remove the main
menu from the screen.

The menu will disappear from
the screen in less than thirty
seconds if you don’t press
any buttons on the remote.

Selecting the
On-screen Language

On-screen text can appear in
English, Spanish, or French.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Setup” is

selected. Press VOL+.

3 Press CH▼ until “Language”

is selected. Press VOL– or
VOL+ to select the on-screen
language you want.

ANT 04
Stop

Clock : 10:30am
Picture : Custom
Sleep : off
Speed : SP

00:00:00

Menu

Picture

Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
Caption

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit

Menu
Picture
Time Set

Setup

VCR Setup
Caption

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit

Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set

Language : English

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

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Selecting the
Signal Source

The first step in programming
your TV/VCR is to select the
signal source of your antenna or
cable TV system.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Setup” is

highlighted. Press VOL+.

3 Press VOL– or VOL+ to select

“Antenna,” “Cable STD,”
“Cable HRC,” or “Cable IRC.”

✔ If your TV/VCR is connected to

an antenna, select “Antenna.” If
you have cable TV, select “Cable
STD,” “Cable HRC,” or “CABLE
IRC,” depending on the type of
cable system you have.

Programming
the Channels

Storing Channels in
Memory

Your TV/VCR can automatically
memorize all the channels you
receive. Once they are in
memory, you can use CH▲and
CH▼ to select channels without
using the number buttons.

✔ Before you can store channels in

memory, you must have already
selected the signal source. See
“Selecting the Signal Source” on
this page.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼until “Setup” is

highlighted. Press VOL+.

3 Press CH▼ until “Auto

Program” is highlighted.

4 Press VOL– or VOL+ button to

begin automatic
programming.

The TV/VCR automatically
cycles through all the
channel numbers and places
the available channels in
memory. This takes two to
three minutes.

✔ Press MENU at any time to

interrupt the programming
process and return to normal
viewing.

5 When the programming

process is complete, press
CH▲ or CH▼ to scan the
channels stored in the
TV/VCR’s memory.

✔ Occasionally the TV/VCR will

miss an active channel if the
signal is weak or if the channel
is off the air when you start
programming. Likewise, an
unavailable channel may be
included in memory if there are
stray signals on that channel.

Adding and Erasing
Channels in Memory

You can manually add or erase a
channel from your TV/VCR’s
memory.

Setup
TV/Line : TV

Air/Cable : Antenna

Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English

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Menu
Picture
Time Set

Setup

VCR Setup
Caption

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Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna

Auto Program

Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English

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Channels, continued

• When entering single-digit
channels, press 0 first. For
example, to select channel 8,
press 0, then 8.

• When entering three-digit
channels, press the +100
button on the remote control
first. For example, to select
channel 104, press +100, then
press 0, then 4.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Setup” is

selected.

3 Press VOL+ to display the

Setup menu.

4 Press CH▼ until “Add/Erase”

is selected.
Press VOL+.

5 Press VOL+ or VOL- to select

a channel.

6 Press CH▼ until “Add/Erase”

is selected.
Press VOL+ to select

“Added” or “Erased”.

You can still view a channel that
is not stored in memory by using
the number buttons to select the
channel directly.

Setting the Clock

To record programs while you
are away, or to use the sleep
timer, you must first set the
clock and calendar.

There are two ways to set the
clock:

Option 1, Manual: The digits for
hours and minutes are entered
directly.

Option 2, Auto: The TV’s clocks
is synchornized to a time signal
sent out by the local PBS
channel.

Option 1: Setting the clock
directly (“Manual” Method)

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Time Set”

is selected. Press VOL+.

3 Press VOL+.

The Time Set menu appears.

4 Press VOL+ to select the hour

digits. Press CH▼ or CH▼
repeatedly until the correct
hour appears.

✔ Be sure to set the correct time of

day (am or pm), which appears to
the right of the minutes.

Setup

TV/Line : TV

Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase
Auto Clock Set
Language : English

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program

Add/Erase

Auto Clock Set
Language : English

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Add/Erase

Channel : ANT 07

Add/Erase : Added

▲▼Move œ√Adj. Menu

Menu
Picture

Time Set

Setup
VCR Setup
Caption

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Time Set
Clock 12:00pm
On Time 12:00pm Off
Off Time 12:00pm Off
Sleep Off

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Time Set
Clock 07:00pm
Date 01/01/2002 Tue

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continued

4 Press VOL+ to select the

minute digits. Press CH▲ or
CH▼ repeatedly until the
correct minute appears.

Press VOL+ to finish the

clock set.

Setting the date

1 Press CH▼ to select the

Date.

2 Press VOL+ to select the

month digits. Press CH▲ or
CH▼ to set the current
month.

3 Press VOL+ to select the day

digits. Press CH▲ or CH▼ to
set the current day.

4 Press VOL+ to select the year

digits. Press CH▲ or CH▼ to
set the current year.

✔ If you make a mistake, press

VOL – to move back to the
incorrect item. Press CH▲ and
CH▼ to change the item.

7 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

Option 2: Using the Local PBS
channel to Automatically Set
the TV Clock:

If the TV clock is set using the
Auto Clock Set option, it will be
automatically synchronized to a
time signal sent out by the local
PBS channel.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Setup” is

selected. Press VOL+.

Time S et
Clock 07:30pm
Date 01/01/2002 Tue

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Time S et
Clock 07:30pm
Date 01/01/2002 Tue

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 05/01/2002 Thu

œ√Move ▲▼Adj. Menu

Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 05/05/2002 Wed

œ√Move ▲▼Adj. Menu

Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
Date 05/05/2002 Wed

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Time Set

Setup

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Setting the Clock,

continued

3 Press CH▼ until “Auto Clock

Set” is selected. Press VOL+.

4 Press VOL+ to select Auto

Clock Set “On”.

5 Press CH▼ to select the

“PBS channel”.

6

Press VOL +.

Press CH▲ and
CH▼ to select your local
PBS channel. Press

VOL + or

VOL -

again to lock in the PBS

channel.

✔ The picture changes according to the

channel.

7 Press the CH▼ button to

select the “Time Zone”

✔ While “Time Zone” is selected, press

either VOL + or VOL - to change the
Time Zone.
Sequence : ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN.,
PAC., ALAS, HAW.

8 Press CH▼ to select the

“DST”(Daylight Savings
Time).

✔ While “DST” is selected, press VOL +

to indicate “Yes,” or “No.”
(Set DST “Yes” on the appropriate day

in April. And set DST “No” on the
appropriate day in October.)

9 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

✔ The time is automatically corrected

when viewing your local PBS channel.

Choosing
Picture Settings

Your TV/VCR has preset
standard values for picture
settings (contrast, brightness,
sharpness, color, and tint). You
can also customize these
settings.

Customizing
Picture Settings

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Picture” is

selected. Press VOL+.

Setup
TV/Line : TV
Air/Cable : Antenna
Auto Program
Add/Erase

Auto Clock Set

Language : English
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Auto Clock Set

Auto Clock Set : On

PBS Channel : 06
Time Zone : CEN.
DST : No

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On

PBS Channel : 06

Time Zone : CEN.
DST : No

Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On

PBS Channel : 07

Time Zone : CEN.
DST : No

Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 07

Time Zone : HAW.

DST : No

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Auto Clock Set
Auto Clock Set : On
PBS Channel : 07
Time Zone : HAW.

DST : Yes

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Menu

Picture

Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup
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3

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
Contrast, Brightness,
Sharpness, Color, or Tint.

4 Press VOL+ or VOL– to

change the setting.

The setting for the feature
appears on the screen.

5 Press MENU or wait a few

seconds to store the setting.

✔ Once you’ve made changes to

one or more of the picture
features, your settings are
stored in the TV/VCR’s memory.
Your custom picture setting now
becomes the default setting for
the TV/VCR.

6 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select

another setting or press
MENU to exit the menu.

Using Automatic Picturre
Settings

This is a special feature that
automatically adjusts your.

picture for you.

1 Press P-STD to select an

automatic picture setting.

• Choose Standard to set
the TV to operate at top
performance according to
your TV’s specifications.

• Choose Mild when
viewing the TV in low
light, or when playing
video games.

• Choose Custom if you
want to adjust the settings
yourself.

Picture
Mode : Custom

Contrast 100

Brightness 50
Sharpness 50
Color 50
Tint G: 50 R: 50

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Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically
turns off the TV/VCR at the time
you select. This is convenient if
you like to fall asleep with the
television on.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Time Set”

is selected. Press VOL+.

3 Press CH▼ until “Sleep” is

selected.

4 Press VOL+ or VOL– to set

the length of time you want
the TV/VCR to remain on; off,
10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or
180 minutes.

5 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

Using the On/Off Timer

This timer turns the TV/VCR on
or off at a specific time. You may
set the on time, the off time, or
both the on and the off time.
Whatever you choose, you must
turn the timer on after you set
the on or off times.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Time Set”

is selected. Press VOL+.

Setting the on time

1 Press CH▼ to select “On

Time.”

2 Press VOL+ to make the hour

flash.

3 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the

hour the set will turn on.

4 Press VOL+ to make the

minutes flash.

5 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the

minute the set will turn on.

6 Press VOL+ to make the Off

flash.

7 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the

timer to “ON.”

Setting the off time

1 Press CH▼ to select “Off

Time.”

2 Press VOL+ to make the hour

flash.

3 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the

hour the set will turn off.

4 Press VOL+ to make the

minutes flash.

5 Press CH▲ or CH▼ to set the

minute the set will turn off.

6 Press VOL+ and CH▲ or

CH▼ to set the timer “On”.

7 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
On Time 12:00pm Off
Off Time 12:00pm Off

Sleep 30

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Menu
Picture

Time Set

Setup
VCR Setup
Caption

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit

Time Set
Clock 07:30pm
On Time 07:00pm Off
Off Time 12:00pm Off
Sleep Off

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Inserting and Ejecting
a Video Tape

To insert a video tape:

1 Hold the video tape window-

side up, with the arrow
pointing away from you.

Don’t try to insert a tape
upside down or backwards.

Use only video tapes labeled
“VHS.” PAL and S-VHS video
tapes are not compatible
with this unit. Choose brand
name, high quality tapes for
best results.

2 Gently push the tape through

the compartment door until
you feel the VCR pull it in.

The TV/VCR loads the tape
automatically.

If the power is off when you
insert a tape, the TV/VCR
turns on automatically.

If the safety tab of your video
tape has been removed, the
tape begins to play
automatically.

✔ For more information on the

safety tab, see page 35.

To eject a video cassette tape:

1 Press STOP to stop playing

the tape.

✔ When you’re finished playing a

video tape, rewind it and
remove it from the TV/VCR to
protect it from wear and tear.

2 Press STOP/EJECT on the

TV/VCR to eject the tape.
Remove the tape and turn off

the TV/VCR.

Playing a
Video Tape

Playing a Tape

1 Insert the video tape.
2 If the tape doesn’t begin to

play automatically, press
PLAY.

Then, if necessary, the
TV/VCR will automatically
adjust the tape’s tracking.

✔ For information on automatic

tracking, see page 24.

✔ For information on the time

counter, see page 24.

Pausing

1 While a tape is playing, press

P./STILL to pause the tape.
There may be vertical jitter or

horizontal streaks on the
screen while a tape is
paused. You can try to
eliminate these problems by
pressing the TRK + and TRK –
buttons on the remote
control.

✔ For information on automatic

tracking, see page 24.

After five minutes in pause,
the TV/VCR automatically
enters PLAY mode protect the
video heads.

2 Press PLAY to resume playing

the tape.

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Playing a Video Tape,

continued

Using Picture Search

Picture Search lets you quickly
search a pre-recorded video
tape for a particular scene.

1 While playing a tape, press

and release FF or REW.
The images from the tape are

displayed on the screen at a
high speed.

This technique is useful if you
are searching a small amount
of tape. If you want to search
a large amount of tape, stop
the tape before pressing FF
or REW.

There is no sound while you
search for a picture at high
speeds, and some horizontal
streaks may appear on the
screen while you search.

2 When you find the scene you

want, press and release FF or
REW again to resume playing
the tape at regular speed.

Using Tracking

This feature automatically
adjusts tracking on video tapes.

1 Insert and play a video tape.

When the tape begins to play,
the TV/VCR begins automatic
tracking.

The tracking display will
appear the first time a tape is
played after being inserted
into the TV/VCR, when there
is a change in tape speed, or
when you press TRK +,-.

2 If automatic tracking doesn’t

remove the streaks from the
picture, press and hold TRK+
or TRK– until the streaks
disappear.

Using the Time Counter

The time counter allows you to
keep track of how much time
(in hours, minutes, and seconds)
has elapsed on the video tape.
The counter can also be useful if
you want to find a specific point
on a pre-recorded tape.

1 While a tape is playing, press

DISPLAY twice.

The time counter appears.
The counter displays time

only for recorded sections of
tape. Blank tapes or blank
sections of tapes do not
affect the counter display.

2 Press CLEAR to set the

counter to “00:00:00.”

✔ The TV/VCR automatically

resets the counter to “00:00:00”
when you eject a tape or record.

3 Press DISPLAY to remove the

time counter.

Using Memory Stop

Memory Stop makes it easy to
find a particular scene in a video
tape. The TV/VCR automatically
stops rewinding or fast
forwarding when the memory
counter reaches “00:00:00.”
If you mark a desired scene as
“00:00:00,” you can search for it
the next time you watch the
tape.

1 While playing a tape, when

you reach the scene you
want, press DISPLAY twice.

The time counter appears.

2 Press CLEAR to reset the

timer to “00:00:00.”

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Playing a Video Tape,

continued

To return to the scene you
marked:

1 Press STOP.
2 Press FF or REW to return to

the scene you marked.
The TV/VCR stops the tape

when the counter reaches
“00:00:00.”

3 Press PLAY to view the scene

you marked again.

Using P.PLUS

Press P.PLUS to compensate for
a poor rental tape.

1 Insert a tape and press PLAY.
2 Press P.PLUS, and “Picture

Plus Off” appears on the
screen. Press P.PLUS again
to turn to “Picture Plus On”.
The Rental Picture Plus
functions only when a tape is
being played.

✔ If the tape is ejected and

reinserted, the Rental Plus
feature will be OFF.

Recording TV Programs
as You Watch

Recording

1 With your TV/VCR turned on,

and with a tape in the unit,
press SPEED.

✔ Be sure the record safety tab is

in place. For information on the
record safety tab, see page 35.

The tape speed appears in
the lower left corner of the
screen.

2 Press SPEED repeatedly until

the speed you want (SLP, SP)
appears.

✔ SP (Standard Play) is the most

common speed for recording.
For more information on tape
speeds, see page 35.

3 Select the television channel

you want by pressing CH▲
or CH▼ or by using the
number buttons.

If you are using the number
buttons to select the channel,
press 0 before a single-digit
channel number (for channel
5, press 0, 5).

4 Press REC on the remote

control.
The record indicator on the

control panel illuminates and
the TV/VCR begins recording.

✔ The TV/VCR automatically stops

recording when it reaches the
end of the tape.

✔ Press STOP at any time to stop

recording.

✔ Don’t change tape speeds while

recording; this may cause
picture distortion during
playback.

When you finish recording,
rewind the tape and remove
it from the TV/VCR.

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Editing While Recording

You can edit while recording,
selecting only those scenes you
want to record from the current
television program.
This is especially helpful if you
want to record a program
without commercials.

1 Be sure you have begun

recording and that the record
indicator light on the front
panel is lit.

2 Press P./STILL to temporarily

stop recording.
After ten minutes in pause

mode, the TV/VCR stops the
tape automatically and
switches to TV mode to
protect the video heads. If
this happens, press REC to
resume recording.

3 To resume recording, press

P./STILL again.

Using Advanced
Recording Features

One-touch Recording

One-touch Recording (OTR) lets
you record television programs
with the touch of a button.
You can program the length of
time (up to four hours) that you
want to record.

1 Insert a video cassette tape,

set the tape speed, and
select the channel you want
to record.

✔ The TV/VCR won’t record if the

record safety tab on the tape
has been removed. For more
information, see page 40.

2 Press REC on the remote

control twice.

Your recording time options are:
30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30
minutes, 2 hours, 2 hours and 30
minutes, 3 hours, or 4 hours.

3 Press REC on the remote

control repeatedly until the
time you want appears.

The TV/VCR begins recording.
You can increase the length

of time you want to record at
any time during the recording
process by pressing the REC
button again and choosing
additional time.

If you want to stop recording
before the time is up, press
the REC button until the OTR
display shows “Stop.” The
recording stops after a few
seconds. You can also press
STOP/EJECT on the front
panel.

Timer Recording

You can set the timer to record
up to six different programs. The
timer can turn the TV/VCR on at
the time you select, record for a
selected length of time, and then
turn off.

You can record a program one
time, daily (every day, Monday
through Friday), or weekly (the
same day every week).

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “VCR Setup”

is selected. Press VOL+.

✔ The clock must be set to the

correct time and date before you
program the timer.

Record
30M

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Time Set
Setup

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Using Advanced Recording
Features, continued

2 Press CH▼ until “Timer

Record” is selected. Press
VOL+.

3 Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the channel you want to
record. Press VOL+ to lock in
the channel you’ve chosen.

The TV/VCR assigns a
number (1-6) to your entry
which is used in the program
review feature. (For more
information, see page 29.)

✔ If you make a mistake at any

point during programming, press
VOL– and CH▲ until the number
you want to change is flashing,
then enter the correct number.

If you are recording a
channel that comes through
a cable converter box, enter
the output number of the
cable box.

5 Press CH▼ to select “Time.”

Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the hour to begin recording.

6 Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the minute to begin
recording.

7 Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the hour to end recording.

✔ The TV/VCR automatically

selects AM or PM for the
ending time.

8 Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the minute to end recording.
Press VOL+ to lock in the
minute.

VCR Setup

Timer Record

Program Review
True Repeat : Off
Block Repeat : 1

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Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 05:30pm √ 06:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
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Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 06:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Confirm

Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 06:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
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Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
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Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
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Features, continued

9 Press CH▼ to select

“MO/DAY.” Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the month to begin recording.

10 Press VOL+.

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the day to begin recording.

11 Press VOL+.

Pse CH▲ or CH▼ to select
the year to begin recording.
Press VOL+ to lock in the
year. ”

12 Press CH▼ to select

“Speed”.

Press VOL+ and CH▲ or
CH▼ to select the speed at
which you want to record.

13 Press CH▼ to select

“Select”. Press VOL+

Press CH▼ to select the
“One Time”, or “Weekly”,
“Daily”.

14 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

✔ If you enter two program times

that overlap, a program overlap
warning appears on the TV
screen, along with instructions
for fixing the overlap.

✔ The REC indicator on the front

panel of the TV/VCR is lit when
program times are stored.

15 Press POWER to turn off

the TV/VCR.

Important

• The TV/VCR should be off to
record the programs you’ve
chosen. But, if you are
recording a channel that
comes through a cable box,
be sure to leave the cable
box on and tuned to the
channel you want to record.

• During timer recording, there
is no picture on the screen
because the power is off. If
you want to watch the
channel while it’s being
recorded, press POWER on
the remote control.

• One-time timer programs
clear from memory after
recording. Daily and weekly
programs remain in the timer
until you remove them. If
power to the TV/VCR is
interrupted all programs will
be disabled, until you reset
the clock. Then, the programs
will be restored.

Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Confirm

Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Confirm

Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP
Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Confirm

Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed

Speed : SLP

Select : One Time
Clear :REC Cancel
▲▼Move œ√Sel. Confirm

Timer Record (1)
05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm
Channel : 11
Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30
MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed
Speed : SLP

Select : One Time

Clear :REC Cancel
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Using Advanced Recording
Features, continued

Using Program Review

Program Review allows you to
review all of the programmed
recordings currently stored in
the TV/VCR’s memory and to
remove a programmed
recording quickly and easily.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “VCR Setup”

is selected. Press VOL+.

3 Press CH▼ until “Program

Review” is selected.
Press VOL+.

The information for the first
program appears on the
screen.

✔ Program Review is only

available if you have
programmed your TV/VCR to
record at a later time.

4 To see the information for the

program number, press VOL+.

✔ If you’re recording through a

cable box, the Program Review
screen displays the output
channel of the cable box as the
channel number to be recorded.

5 If you want to remove a

program from memory, press
CLEAR when the program
you want to erase appears
on the screen.

That program is erased from
memory.

The TV/VCR is equipped with
a program memory backup
that saves all the timer
program information if the
power to the TV/VCR is
interrupted.

If the unit has been without
power, all of the timer
program information will be
disabled, until you reset the
clock. When the clock is
reset, the programs will be
restored.

6 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

VCR Setup
Timer Record

Program Review

True Repeat : Off
Block Repeat : 1

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Program Revies

Date Start End CH

1. 5/01 6:30pm √ 7:30 24

2. 5/02 6:30pm √ 7:30 11

3. -/-- -:--am √ -:-- --

4. -/-- -:--am √ -:-- --

5. -/-- -:--am √ -:-- --

6. -/-- -:--am √ -:-- -­Clear : REC Canel

▲▼Move √Adj. Menu

Menu
Picture
Time S et
Setup

VCR Setup

Caption

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Using True Repeat

You can set your TV/VCR to
automatically repeat a tape or a
section of tape. When you use
True Repeat, your TV/VCR will
play until it reaches the end of a
tape. Then, it will rewind to the
beginning of the tape and begin
playing again.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “VCR Setup”

is selected. Press VOL+.

3 Press CH▼ until “True

Repeat” is selected. Press
VOL+ to turn True Repeat on.

4 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

5 Insert and play a pre-

recorded video tape.
The TV/VCR will play the tape

until it reaches the end of the
tape. Then, the TV/VCR will
stop the tape, rewind it to the
beginning, and begin playing
again.

If the TV/VCR reaches an
unrecorded section of tape
before it reaches the end, it
will search forward and
check the tape again. If it
finds a recorded section of
tape, it will begin playing. If
the tape is still blank, it will
continue to search forward,
until it reaches the end of the
tape.

6 Press STOP to end the

repeat.

Using Block Repeat

Block Repeat allows you to
repeat a section of tape that you
select. You can repeat this
section of tape (the “block”)
from one to ten times. “Repeat”
section should be set up at a
minimum ten-second interval.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “VCR Setup”

is selected. Press VOL+.

3 Press CH▼ until “Block

Repeat” is selected. Press
VOL+ to select the number of
times you want your “block”
to repeat.

You can choose to have your
“block” repeat from one to
ten times.

4 Press MENU to exit the

menu.

5 Insert and play a pre-

recorded video tape.

6 Press REPEAT at the

beginning of the “block” you
want to repeat. (“Repeat
setting” appears on the
screen when the button is
pressed.)

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Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup

VCR Setup

Caption

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit

Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup

VCR Setup

Caption

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit

VCR Setup
Timer Record
Program Review

True Repeat : On

Block Repeat : 1

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Exit

VCR Setup
Timer Record
Program Review
True Repeat : Off

Block Repeat : 1

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Using Block Repeat,

continued

7 When you reach the end of

the “block,” press REPEAT
again.
The TV/VCR will rewind the
tape to beginning of the
block and repeat it.
The TV/VCR will repeat the
block as many times as the
number you set in step 3.

8 To stop block repeat, press

the STOP, P./STILL, or PLAY
buttons. You can also cancel
block repeat by fast
forwarding or rewinding to a
point outside of the “block.”

Viewing Closed
Captions

Your TV/VCR decodes and
displays closed captions. These
captions are usually subtitles for
the hearing impaired or
translations into another
language. All VCRs record the
closed caption signal from
television programs, so home­recorded video tapes also
provide closed captions.

✔ Most pre-recorded commercial video

tapes provide closed captions. Check
for this symbol in your
television schedule and on tape
packaging.

1 Press MENU to display the

menu.

2 Press CH▼ until “Caption” is

selected. Press VOL+.

2 Press VOL+ to turn the closed

caption feature on.

✔ Misspellings and unusual

characters sometimes appear in
closed caption transmissions.

✔ There may be a small delay

before captions appear when
you change channels.

3 Press or CH▼ to select,

“Mode.” Press VOL+ to
choose “Caption” or “Text.”

✔ In text mode, information

unrelated to the captions is
displayed, such as news or
weather. Text often covers a
large portion of the screen.

4 If you wish, use CH▲, CH▼,

or VOL+ to change the
channel or field. Then, press
MENU to return to normal
viewing.

✔ Different channels display

different information. For
example, Channel 1 may have
subtitles in English, while
Channel 2 has subtitles in
Spanish.

The second field contains
additional information that could
not be included in the first field.

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Menu
Picture
Time Set
Setup
VCR Setup

Caption

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Caption

Caption : On

Mode : Text
Channel : 1
Field : 1

▲▼Move œ√Sel. Menu

Caption
Caption : On

Mode : Text

Channel : 1
Field : 1

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Using Special
Playback Features

Your TV/VCR provides you with
special features that are
available when you are playing
a tape. These features are
Frame Advance, Skip Search,
and Slow Motion.

Frame Advance

Frame Advance allows you to
watch a tape frame-by-frame.

1 While a tape is playing, press

P./STILL on the remote.
If the picture jitters,

pressTRK +,- .

2 Press F.ADV/SKIP repeatedly

to move forward frame-by­frame. Do not hold the button
down.

Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.

Skip search

Skip search allows you to
quickly search through a short
section of tape.

1 While a tape is playing, press

F.ADV/SKIP.
The TV/VCR will fast-forward

through the tape for 60
seconds, then continue
playing.

Slow motion

You can watch a tape at various
slow-motion speeds.

1 While a tape is playing, press

SLOW + or SLOW – on the
remote.

If the picture is jittery or
shows noise, try using the
TRK buttons to clear the
picture.

2 Press SLOW + or SLOW – to

adjust the slow motion speed
between 1/5 and 1/60 normal
speed.

3 Press PLAY to resume normal

play.
There is no sound during

slow motion.

✔ It is normal to occasionally see

some streaks or jitter during
slow motion play.

✔ If slow motion continues for

more than five minutes, the
TV/VCR may play automatically
to protect the tape and video
heads.

Jet search

When pressing FF or REW
during play, the speed of search
becomes faster.

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Copying, or Dubbing, a Video

To make a copy, or “dub,” of another video tape, you need:

• your TV/VCR

• a separate VCR (or camcorder)

• two A/V cables with connectors. (You can find these at most
electronics supply stores.)

Important warning:

One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted
TV programs may be an infringement of copyright laws.

Making the Connections

Attach one end of the video/audio cable to the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT
connector of the playback VCR (or camcorder) and the other end to
the VIDEO/AUDIO IN connector of the TV/VCR.

Dubbing

1 Insert the video cassette tape you want to copy into the playback

VCR (or camcorder).

2 Insert a blank video tape (or any video tape with the record safety

tab intact) into the recording TV/VCR.

3 Press LINE IN on the remote control of the recording TV/VCR.

The words “Line in” appear in the upper left corner of the TV/VCR
screen.

✔ The TV/VCR will be recording from the incoming line rather than from the

normal broadcast signal.

“Line in” will remain on-screen until the PLAY button is pressed on
the playback VCR.

4 To begin recording, simultaneously press REC on the recording

TV/VCR’s remote control and PLAY on the playback VCR (or
camcorder).

5 When you are finished, press STOP on both the VCR (or

camcorder) and the TV/VCR to stop recording.

6 Press LINE IN to return to normal TV viewing.

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Identifying TV Problems

Poor picture, no picture, blurred
picture, or blue screen.

• Try another channel. Make
sure the unit is plugged into a
working wall outlet.

• Adjust the antenna.

• Press LINE IN.

• Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality.

• Try another channel.

• Adjust the antenna.

No color, wrong colors or tints.

• Make sure the program is
broadcast in color.

• Adjust the picture settings.

• If the set is moved or turned
in a different direction, the
power should be OFF for at
least 30 minutes.

Picture rolls vertically.

• Adjust the antenna.

• Check all wire connections.

Identifying VCR
Problems

Unit won’t turn on.

• Make sure the unit is plugged
into a working wall outlet.

• Press the POWER button.

Unit won’t take video tape.

• Make sure the tape is
window side up with the
arrow pointing away from
you.

• Make sure there is no other
tape in the compartment.

Unit didn’t record a program.

• Make sure the antenna or
cable is connected and that
the TV/VCR is receiving the
broadcast signal.

• Make sure the record safety
tab on the tape is intact.

Unit didn’t record a timer
program.

• Make sure the unit was
turned off.

• Check the programmed start
and stop times.

• Make sure the time is set
correctly.

There is no picture, the picture
is distorted during video tape
playback, or noise or streaks
appear in the picture.

• Adjust the tracking.

• Clean the video heads.

• Make sure there has been a
recording on the tape.

You can’t receive regular
broadcasts.

• Check the antenna or
cable connections.

Rewind command doesn’t work.

• Make sure the VCR is not in
pause mode.

• Make sure the tape hasn’t
already been rewound.

Fast forward command doesn’t
work.

• Make sure the VCR is not in
pause mode.

• Make sure the tape hasn’t
already been forwarded.

Picture is streaked during
pause mode.

This is normal for SP recordings.

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Caring for Your TV/VCR

Please follow these guidelines
to get the maximum
performance from your TV/VCR.

Placement

• Do not place the TV/VCR near
extremely hot, cold, humid or
dusty places.

• Do not place the TV/VCR near
appliances with electric
motors that create magnetic
fields, such as vacuum
cleaners.

• Keep the ventilation openings
clear; do not place the
TV/VCR on a soft surface,
such as cloth or paper.

• Place the TV/VCR in an
upright position only.

Liquids

Do not handle liquids near or on
the TV/VCR. Liquids that spill
into it can cause serious
damage.

Cabinet

• Never open the cabinet or
touch the parts inside.

• Wipe your TV/VCR with a
clean, dry cloth. Never use
water, cleaning fluids, wax,
or chemicals.

• Do not put heavy objects on
top of the cabinet.

Video Heads

• Use a head cleaning tape to
remove any dirt that has
accumulated on the video
heads.

• Follow the instructions that
come with the cleaning tape;
excessive use of a cleaning
tape can shorten head life.

Temperature

If your TV/VCR is moved from a
cold to a warm place, unplug the
power cord, and allow at least
two hours for moisture that may
have formed inside the unit to
dry completely.

About Video Tapes

Use only video tapes marked
VHS with this TV/VCR.

Caring for Video Tapes

• Keep tapes away from direct
sunlight, heat or cold.

• Insert tapes with the window
side up and the arrow
pointing away from you.

• Do not subject tapes to
violent vibrations or shocks.

• Never try to take apart or
splice a video tape.

• Do not open the cassette,
touch the tape, or put
anything inside the tape
case.

• Read the instructions
supplied with video tapes.

Recording Speeds

You can play or record a tape at:

• SP (Standard Play) speed

• SLP (Super Long Play) speed

Your TV/VCR automatically plays
tapes at the proper speed.

Recording at slower tape
speeds allows tapes to hold
more program material.

TAPE SP SLP

T-60 1 hr. 3 hrs.
T-120 2 hrs. 6 hrs.
T-160 2 hrs., 8 hrs.

4 0 mins.

The Record Safety Tab

Most video tapes have a safety
tab that must be intact to record.
To protect a tape from erasure,
you can break off the tab.

To record on a cassette with the
tab removed, cover the hole
with cellophane tape.

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Specifications

Format

VHS Standard

Recording system

Rotary, azimuth four-head helical
scanning system
Luminance: FM azimuth
recording
Color signal: Converted
subcarrier phase shift recording

Television system

NTSC-type color signal EIA
Standard (525 lines, 60 fields)

Audio track

One track

Tape width

12.7 mm (1/2 inch)

Record speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1.31 in./s)
SLP: 11.12 mm/s (0.43 in./s)

Record/playback time

480 minutes with T-160 used in
SLP mode

FF/REW time

Less than 2 min. with T-120

Heads

Video: Four rotary heads
Audio/control: One stationary

head
Erase: One full track erase, one
audio track erase

Video
Input

VIDEO IN jack (RCA) 1.0 V p-p,
75-ohm unbalanced

Audio
Input

AUDIO IN jack (RCA) -8 dBm,
50K-ohm unbalanced

TV tuners

VHF input: ch. 2 – ch. 13, cable
channels “4A, A~W, W+1~W+84,
A-5~A-1” 75-ohm unbalanced
UHF input: ch. 14 – ch. 69 VHF,
UHF one input 75-ohm unbalanced

Operating temperature

41° F – 104° F (5° C – 40° C)

Operating humidity

10% – 75%

Equipment specifications are
subject to change without
notice

Model
Power requirement
Power consumption

Dimensions(w x d x h)

Weight

CXM1374

120V AC, 60Hz

Approx. 60watts when on

Approx. 5watts when off

366 x 382 x 381 mm

14.41 x 15.04 x 15.00 inches

11.2kg ; 24.69lbs

CXM1974

120V AC, 60Hz

Approx. 70watts when on

Approx. 5watts when off

486 x 468 x 487 mm

19.13x 18.43 x 19.17 inches
19kg ; 41.89lbs

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