Sylvania 3819LC User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

19-INCH COLOR TV/VCR

3819LC

If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating

after reading o wn er’s ma nu al, p lea se call

TOLL FREE : 1-800-968 -3429

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

Please read before using this equipment

WARNING:

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

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

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

TO REDUC E THE RISK OF EL ECTRIC

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.Read instructions-

tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings

operating ins tructions shoul d be a dh e re d to.

4.Follow Instructions

should be follow e d .

5.Cleaning-

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION

service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not inten ded to be un plug ged by th e user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclu de the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6.Attachments

by the TV/VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture-

for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, ki tchen sink , or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8.Accessories-

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV/VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Unplug TV/VCR from the wall outlet before

All the safety and operating instruc-

-The safety and operating instructions

-All warnings on the a ppl ianc e and in the

-All operating and use instructions

: A product that is meant for uninterrupted

-Do not use attachments not recommended

Do not use this TV/VCR near wat er-

Do not place this TV/VCR on an unstable

PORTABLE CART WARNING

S3126A

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THE RE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

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

9.Ventilation-

or bottom are provided for ven tilation and to e nsure reliable operation of the TV/VCR and to protect it from overheating, and these o penings must no t be blocked o r covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This TV/VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This TV/VCR should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided o r the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to .

10.Power Sources-

from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or lo cal power company. For TV/VCRs intended to op erate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11.Grounding or Polarization-

with a polarized alternating-current line plug(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power-Cord Protection-

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back

This TV/VCR should be operated only

This TV/VCR is equipped

Power-supply cords should be

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FI URE A

E A PLE O F ANTENNA ROUNDIN AS PER

NATIONAL ELE CT RICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVI CE EQUIPMEN T

NEC - NATIO NAL ELECT RICAL CO DE

S28 98A

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTI ON 810 -20 )

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTI ON 810 -21 )

GROUND CL AM PS

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

13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-

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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead- in wir e to an ant enna di scharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to ground ing electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

14.Lightning-

For added protection for this TV/VCR receiver during a lightning sto rm , or whe n it is le ft unattended and unused for long periods of time, unpl ug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV/VCR due to lightning and power-line surges.

15.Power Lines-

An outside antenna system shoul d not be located 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, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.Overloading-

Do not overload wall outlets and ex tension

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

17.Object a nd Liquid Entry-

Never push object s of any kind into this TV/VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous vo ltage point s or short ou t parts tha t could re sult in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR.

18.Servicing-

Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified servic e pe rsonnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service-

Unplug this TV/VCR f rom the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel unde r the following co nd itions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been sp illed, or object s have fallen into th e

TV/VCR.

c. If the TV/VCR has been ex pose d to ra in or wate r . d. If the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to its normal operation.

e. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in perform-

ance-this indicates a need for service.

20.Replacement Parts-

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

21.Safety Check-

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safe ty c hec ks to dete rmin e th at th e TV/VC R is in proper operating condition .

22.Heat-

This TV/VCR product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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PRECAUTIONS

LOCATION

For safe operation an d satisf actory perfor mance of your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation:

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

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Avoid dusty or humid places .

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Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.

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Install unit in a horizontal position.

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Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.

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

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Avoid moving TV/VCR to locations where temperature differences are extreme.

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE

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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

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Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

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If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

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

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Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.

WARNING

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a co ld place to a warm p lace, or after hea ting a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. If a tape is played in a TV/VCR which has moisture, it may damage the tape and TV/VCR. Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit turn the POWER button on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programmin g, video tape, fil m or other copyrighted mate rial may violate applicable copyright laws. W e assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction m anual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

This equipment has been test ed and found to comp ly with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses , and can r adiate 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 guaran tee that interferen ce will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interf erence to radio or television reception, which can be d etermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

The serial nu mber of this p roduct m ay be found on the back of the u nit. No other TV/VCR has the sa me seria l number as yours. You should record the numb er and other vital inform ation here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of thef t. Serial nu mb ers are no t kept on file.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

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TABLE O F CONTEN TS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................. .. ......... 2

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PRECAUTIONS................ .. .. ............ .. .. ............... 4

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LOCATION .......................................................... 4

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK AND FIRE ...................... .. .. .. .............. ... 4

WARNING ........................................................... 4

FEATURES .......................................................... 6

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES............................... 6

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VIDEO CAS SETTE ............................................. 7

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.. 8

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PREPARA TION FOR USE............. .............. .... 10

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ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS............. 10

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ..................... 11

EXTERNAL INPUT MODE.............................. 11

SET UP FOR USE ......... .............. ...................... 12

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CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE FIRST TIME .. 12

DELETING (OR ADDING) CHANNEL.............. 12

CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN...................... .. .. .. . 13

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE...................... 13

DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME........... .. .. .. ........... 13

CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL)............. 14

ON SCREE N DISPLAY..................................... 16

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SPECIAL FEATURES ...................................... 16

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DEGAUSSING................................................... 16

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER................... .. .. . 16

AUTO REWIND-EJECT ................................... 16

TV OPERATION................................................ 17

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WATCHING A TV PROGRAM .............. .. .. ..... 17

GAME MODE.................................................... 17

PICTURE CONTROL............... .. ....................... 17

CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM .................. .. .. .. . 18

PLAYBACK ........................................ .. .. ............ 19

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NORMAL PLAYBACK .................................... 19

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT............................ 19

PICTURE SEA RCH........ ................................... 19

STILL PICTURE................................................ 19

NOISE CANCEL (in the Still mode)................. 19

VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL ........................ 19

SPECIAL PLAYBACK....................................... 20

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RENTAL PLAYBACK...................................... 20

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK .......................... 20

SEARCH ............................................................. 21

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ZERO RETURN................................................. 21

TIME SEARCH.................................................. 21

RECORDING..................... .. .. ............ .. .. ............ 22

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NORMAL RECORDING .................................. 22

SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING

RECORDING............... ............ .. .. ............ .. .. ...... 22

OTR (One Touch Recording)............................. 23

COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE

(Requires a VCR or video camera).......... .......... 23

TIMER ................................................................ 24

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AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING.............. 24

HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER

RECORDING............... ............ .. .. ............ .. .. ...... 26

AUTO RETURN................................................ 26

WAKE UP TIMER................... .. ........................ 26

SLEEP TIMER................................................... 27

MAINTENANCE ........................... .. .. ............ .. .. 27

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TROUBLESHOOTING GU IDE ....................... 28

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SPECIFICATIONS.................. ........................ .. 29

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CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS............ 29

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WARRANTY ........................................ Back Cover

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FEATURES

● Infrared remote control

● Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in

English or Spanish

● Real time counter–

This shows the elap sed re cord in g or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The "–" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:00".

● 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer

tuner with direct station call–

(A converter may be

necessary to view scrambled cable channels.)

● Auto Clock Setting–

Allows you to set the clock

function from a PBS broad cas t stat i o n.

● Closed caption system–

You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, mo vi es , new s, prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialog ue caption or text display added to the program.

● Game mode–

Automatically sets external input mode and allows TV/VCR display to be suitable for use with TV games.

● Auto power on and off system–

Automatically turns on the TV/VCR when you insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind, and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached.

● Auto rewind when the en d of a tap e is reache d–

This function doesn’t occur when using timer recording.

● 2 Step picture search operation–

You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode. For SP mode only high speed.

● ZERO RETURN–

The tape returns to counter of

0:00:00 by rewi nding or fast forwarding.

● Still–

"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture.

● Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)–

Automatically

adjusts the tracking for each tape you play.

● Rental play mode–

Improves playback picture

quality from worn tapes, such as rental tapes.

● Auto repeat–

Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely

without pressing the PLAY button.

● Time search–

Let you set the TV/VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip.

● Three different tape speeds : SP/LP/SLP

● OTR (One Touch Recording)–

Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 mi nutes is possible a t the push of the RE C/ OTR button.

● 1 Y ear, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly

Timer Recording)–

The built-in timer allows you to record up to 8 programs at di fferent times on different channels up to 1 year in advance. The Daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and the Weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape.

● Auto return–

After timer recording is finished, you

can return to the beginning of the recording.

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Wake up/Sleep timer–

Allows you to have the

TV/VCR automatically turn on or off at a desired time.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Remote Control Unit

PART NO. (N0239UD)

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If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and call 1-800-968-3429.

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Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators (Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items.

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We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control.

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VIDEO CASSETTE

This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.

PRECAUTIONS

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Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a co ld place to a war m place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the t ape and your TV/VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.

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Avoid extre me heat, high humidi ty and magnetic fields.

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Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

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Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS

Before recording, select the tape speed fr om : (Standard Play),

LP mode

(Long Play) or

(Super Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/playback

time using T60, T120 or T160 tapes in each mode.

Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time

T ype of tape

T60 T120 T160

SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours

SP mode

SLP mode

INSERTING A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the TV/VCR.

The TV/VCR will automatically turn on.

REMOVING A CASSETTE

1) In the Stop mode, press the EJECT button on the remote control or press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR. The cassette will eject.

2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.

3) Store the cassette in its case as shown.

LP mode 2 hours 4 hours 5-1/3 hours SLP mode 3 hours 6 hour s 8 hou rs

ERASE PREVENTION

You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the ta b on the back edge of the cassette.

Tab

If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape.

Transparent Tape

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OPERATING CONTROL S AND FUNCTI ONS

NOTE:

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Some controls are located on both the TV/VCR and on the remote contr ol, some are only located on one, some controls operate certain functions only in one location. See each descriptio n fo r details.

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We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, pleas e be aware that the code numb er given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal rem ote con tro l.

- TV/VCR FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1]

TT T

- REMOTE CONTROL - [Fig.2]

EARPHONE jack–

Connects to earphones (not supplied) for personal listening. The size of jack is 1/8" monaural (3.5mm ).

AUDIO input jack–

of your audio equipment, video camera or another VCR.

VIDEO input jack–

Connect to the audio output jack

Connect to the video output jack

of your video camera or another VCR.

STOP button – EJECT button–

Press to stop the tape motion.

Press in the Stop mode to remove

tape from TV/VCR.

button–

▼

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Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu.

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Press to enter digits when setting program. (for example: setting clock or timer program)

REW button–

picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode. (Rewind Search)

s button–

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Press to select a mode from a particular menu.

Press to rewind the tape, or to view the

(for example: LANGUAGE or USER’S SET UP)

PLAY button–

button–

▲

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Press to select setting modes from the on screen

Press to begin playbac k.

menu.

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Press to enter digits when setting program. (for example: setting clock or timer program)

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- REAR VIEW - [Fig.3]

F.FWD button–

Press to rapidly adv ance the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode. (Forward Search)

B button–

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When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input.

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Press to determine setting modes from on screen menu.

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Press to select a mode from a particular menu. (for example: LANGUAGE or USER’S SET UP)

REC button– OTR button–

Press for manual re cording.

Activates One Touch Recording.

(only on the TV/VCR)

RECORD indicator–

Flashes during recording.

Lights up in the Stand-by mode for Timer Recordi ng.

Remote Sensor Window–

Receives the infrared

signals from the remote control.

CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons–

Press to select the de-

sired channels for viewing or recording.

TRACKING function–

Press to minimize video ‘noise’ (lines or dots on screen) during playback mode. (See page 19.)

VOLUME X / Y buttons–

POWER button–

Press to turn TV/VCR on and off.

Adjust the volume level.

Press to activate timer recording.

Cassette compartment

Number buttons–

Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1 to 9, first press the 0 button and then 1 to 9.

+100 button–

When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press the "+100" button then press "2" and "5") .

MENU button–

Press to display the main menu on

the TV screen.

DISPLAY button–

Display the counter or the cu rrent channel number and current time on the TV screen. (See page 16)

SPEED button–

Press to choose the desired

recording speed:SP/LP/SLP.

T-PROG. CLEAR button–

Press to cancel a setting of

timer program (See page 25).

COUNTER RESET button–

Press to reset counter to

0:00:00.

GAME button–

Sets the game mode and external

input mode at the same time. (See page 17.)

TIME SEARCH button–

Press to activate Time

Search mode.

PAUSE/STILL button–

Press to temporarily stop the tape during the recording or to view a still picture during playback.

MUTE button–

Mutes the sound. Press it again to

resume sound.

CHANNEL RETURN button–

Press to go back to the previously viewed channel. For example, pressing this button once will change channel display from 3 (present channel) to 10 (previously viewed channel) , and pressing it a second time will return from 10 to

WAKE UP/SLEEP button–

Sets the Wake up or

Sleep Timer. (See page 26.)

Power cord–

ANT. terminal–

Connect to a standard AC outlet.

Connect to an antenna or CATV.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

ANTENNA/CABLE

CONNECTIONS

VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA

The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (not supplied) is detachable. Insert the stem of the antenna into the hole on the upper-back port ion of the TV/VCR.

Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT. terminal of the TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below.

For the best reception, fully extend the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna and make the necessary adjustments. (Avoid touching the top section when adjusting.)

NOTE :

Before plugging the Rod antenna into antenna terminal, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into antenna terminal.

Bent pin

Cable Plug

(Needs to be straightened) (Straight pin)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Rod Antenna (Not supplied)

VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS

In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna.

VHF Antenna

UHF Antenna

VHF/UHF Combiner

ANT

(Not supplied

ANT

Flat twin-lead cable

)

[Fig.5]

CABLE WITHOUT CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX

Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV/VCR without a converter box.

By using this connecti o n yo u can:

1) Use the TV/VCR remote to select channels

2) Program one or more unscrambled channels for Automatic Timer Recording.

NOTE:

channel.

This unit will

From Cable System

ONLY record and view th e same

75-ohm Coaxial Cable (not supplied)

[Fig.4]

ANT

NOTE:

The connection of an indoor antenna may not always give acceptable TV reception.

[Fig.6]

Note to 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/Cable Connections Continued on the Next Page.

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CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE B OX

If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic connection shown here.

By using this connection you can also record s crambled channels. H owever, channel selection must be made with the converter box or satellite box. This means that channels cannot be changed using the TV/VC R Remote Control. Unattended timer recording is limited to one channel at a time.

Satellite Box or

75-ohm Coaxial Cable (not supplied)

ANT

Cable Box (not supplied)

From Cable System or Satellite Dish

ANT

[Fig.7]

INSTALLING THE B ATTERIES

1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.

2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.

3) Replace the cover.

EXTERNAL INPUT MODE

When using an external input signal (another VCR or video camera), connect the player’s au dio/ vid eo o utput cables to the AUDIO IN/ VIDEO IN jacks of your TV/VCR. Then press the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button until "AUX" appears on the screen.

AUX

TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAMBLED CHANNEL

1. Set the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter Box or Satellite Box. (Ex. CH3)

2. Select the channel to record from your Cable Converter Box or Satellite Box.

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SET UP FOR USE

You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area.

You must use the remote control

for the this pro cedu r e. NOTE:

Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable box or satellite box (Ex CH3). Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Box.

CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE

FIRST TIME

1 Plug in the TV/VCR power cord

Plug the TV/VCR power cord into a

DELETING (OR ADDING)

CHANNEL

The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted fr om the memory. (Of course, you ca n add the deleted channel into the memory again.)

standard AC outlet.

1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"

2 Turn on the TV/VCR

Press the POWE R button to turn on the TV/VCR.

3 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL"

Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL"=Spanish using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. "[ ]" indicate the selected language.

4 Begin auto preset

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ button to point to "AUTO PRESET".

Then press the F.FWD/B button. The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.

NOTES:

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The TV/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels.

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If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE presetting the tuner, you must press the MENU button. To preset the tuner again, see "CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN" on page 13.

– SET UP –

LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL

AUTO PRESET

– SET UP –

LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL

AUTO PRESET

5 After scanning

The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. If you want to recall the selected channels, you can

select the desired channel directly with the remote control number buttons or CHANNEL K or L.

Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼

button to point t o "CHANNEL SET UP".

Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

2 Select "ADD/DELETE CH"

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ button to point to "ADD/ DELETE CH".

Press the F.FWD/B button.

3 Enter the desired channel number

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ button until your desired channel number appears. (You can also use the number buttons or the CHANNEL ▲/▼ button to enter it) (Example: CH8)

4 Delete (or add) it from (into) memory

Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. The channel number changes to light red. The channel is deleted from memory.

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To delete another channel, repeat steps [3] and [4].

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If you press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button again, the channel is memorized again.

Added channel: Light blue. Deleted channel: Light red.

5 Exit the channel setup mode

Press the MENU button to returns to TV mode.

NOTE:

added, press the CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ button.

To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or

– M E N U –

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK

CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

– CHANNEL SET UP –

ADD / DELETE CH (TV) AUTO PRESET

ADD/DELETE

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CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN

Make sure ...

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Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.

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You must use the remote control for the following steps.

1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"

Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼

button to point to "CHANNEL SET UP".

Then, pres s the F.FWD/B button. If at this moment the unit does n ot enter the CHANNEL

SET UP menu, the unit may be in the "AUX" mode. Press the MENU button, select any channel (ex. 02), then try again from step [1].

2 Begin auto preset

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ button to point to "AUTO PRESET".

Then, press the F.FWD/B button. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area.

– M E N U –

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK

CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

– CHANNEL SET UP –

ADD / DELETE CH (TV)

AUTO PRESET

NOTE:

If for some reason the menu is in Span ish, press

the MENU button, press the PLAY/▲ button to point to "IDIOMA [ESPAÑOL]", then pres s the F .FWD/ B button, then p res s th e MENU button.

DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

Select this feature and the TV/VCR’s clock automatically will advance one hour in April, then reverse one hour in October.

When Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock will change automatically as follows:

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First Sunday of April : from 2:00AM to 3:00AM (summer time):

between 2:00AM - 2:59AM on this day, the TV/VCR will start recording at 3:00AM.

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Last Sunday of October : From 2:00AM to 1:00AM

When programmed recor ding ends between 1:00AM

- 1:59AM on thi s day, the TV/VCR will stop at 2:00AM.

Make sure ...

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Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.

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You must use the remote control for the following steps.

When programmed record ing starts

3 After scanning

The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel.

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

Make sure ...

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Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.

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You must use the remote control for the following steps.

NOTE:

(sound) coming out of the TV/VCR, it will only change the screen menu.

Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼

button to point to "LANGUAGE".

Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL"= Spanish u sing the F.FWD/B or REW/s button.

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

This feature

1 Select "LANGUAGE"

WILL NOT change the audio

– M E N U –

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP

LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

2 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL"

3 Exit the Language mode

1 Select "SETTING CLOCK"

Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼

button to point to "SETTING CLOCK".

Then, pres s the F .FWD/B button.

– M E N U –

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL

SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF]] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

2 Select "D.S.T." (Daylight-Saving Time)

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ button to point to "D.S.T".

3 Set "D .S.T." (Daylight-

Saving Time) to [ON]

– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]

MANUAL CLOCK SET

D.S.T. [ON]

Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until [ON] appears.

4 Exit the Daylight-Saving Time mode

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

TO CANCEL THE DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME

Repeat steps [1] to [3], select [OFF] using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button.

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CLOCK SET UP

(AUTO / MANUAL)

Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. If the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". If it is not, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING".

AUTO CLOCK SETTING

You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in your area. Once you have set the clock by using the following proc edure, the TV/VCR will automatically monitor the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBS station in your area, using a new service called Extended Data Service (XDS).

Make sure ...

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Use the remote control for this procedure.

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TV/VCR power must be turned on.

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Confirm that the antenna connections are correct.

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The cable converter box must be turned on if your TV/VCR is connected directly to it. (See NOTES:)

NOTES:

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Auto clock setting only needs to be set once. But it can be done again if the clock’s time has become incorrect for some reason.

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If the TV/VCR is connected directly to a cable converter box or satellite box, the local PBS station must be selected on the cable box itself, and the TV/VCR must be set to the output channel of the cable converter box or satellite box (usually channel 3 or 4), to be able to set up or correct the clock automatically.

If you do not know wha t your local PB S station is, then follow "Manual Clock Settings" on page 15.

The TV/VCR cannot control the channels of the cable converter box or satellite box.

1 Select "SETTING CLOCK"

Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼

button to point to "SETTING CLOCK".

Then, press the F .FWD/B button.

– M E N U –

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL

SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

Set "AUTO CLOCK" to [ON]

Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button repeatedly until [ON]

– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]

MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF]

appears.

3 Enter the channel number for the PBS station

Press the PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ button to point to "AUTO CLOCK CH".

Then press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until the channel number for your lo cal PBS station appears.

If you do not know the PBS channel number, leave it set to [AUTO] which is located before [2]. The TV/VCR will search automatically all available channels for the local PBS station, and will select that channel.

– SETTING CLOCK –

AUTO CLOCK [ON]

AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]

MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF]

4 Exit the Auto Clock Setting

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

5 Turn off the TV/ VCR

Press the POWER button to turn off the TV/VCR for searching the local PBS station.

remain off during this search.

If you enter the channel number manually,

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it may take a few minutes for this search to be completed.

If you choose [AUTO],

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the TV/VCR must search until the PBS channel is found. It must scan each channel for a cou ple of seconds to determine if that channel is transmitting the XDS signal. This search could take up to 10 minutes if the local PBS station is on a high numbered channel in your area or on your cable system.

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if the time, that is automatically set by this selected PBS station is incorrect, it may not be your local PBS station, but one from a different time zone. Or there is a case that no channel is broadcasting the XDS signal in your area, as shown by no time being set even after a 10 minutes search. In these cases, you must manually enter the correct local PBS station, or set the clock manually and turn off the Auto Clock Setting feature.

The power mu s t

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