Toshiba MV19N2C, MV13N2C User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

TELEVISION/VCR COMBINATION COMBINÉ TÉLÉVISEUR/MAGNÉTOSCOPE

MV13N2C

MV19N2C

ATTENTION

If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.

Si vous utilisez avec cet appareil une télécommande universelle (autre que celle vendue avec ce téléviseur), consultez la documentation accompagnant la télécommande universelle afin de connaître le code numérique correspondant au téléviseur.

TV/CATV MODE SELECTION

SELECTION DU MODE TV/CATV

When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" (Cable Television) mode.

If not using CATV, set this menu option to the "TV" position.

Lors de la fabrication de l'appreil, l'option du menu TV/CATV est réglée au mode "CATV" (câblodistribution).

Si vous n'utilisez pas la câblodistribution, choisissez l'option "TV".

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.

Avant de mettre cet appareil en marche, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

COPYRIGHT: It is permissible to record television programs, films, video tapes and other material only in the event that third party copyrights and other rights are not violated.

WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, films, video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

	1.	READ INSTRUCTIONS
		All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
	2.	RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS
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		The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
	3.	HEED WARNINGS
		All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
	4.	FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
		All operating and use instructions should be followed.
	5.	CLEANING
		Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
		Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.
	6.	ATTACHMENTS
		The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause haz-
		ards.
	7.	WATER AND MOISTURE
		Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool.

8.ACCESSORIES

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9.VENTILATION

PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC)

S3126A

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10.POWER SOURCE

This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the respective pages on this Owner’s Manual for their operating instructions.

11.GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This unit is equipped 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. Instead of the polarized alternating-current line plug, your unit may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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12.POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be 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.

13.LIGHTNING

To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.

14.POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall onto or against 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.

15.OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17.OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, 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.

18.SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

For example:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

c.If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

e.If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f . When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

19.REPLACEMENT PARTS

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 fire, electric shock or other hazards.

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	20.	SAFETY CHECK
		Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
		determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.
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	21.	HEAT
		The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
		products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
	22.	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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

		ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
	GROUND CLAMP
		ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	ELECTRIC SERVICE	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
	EQUIPMENT
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
	NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	S2898A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)

IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

This product uses both Cathode RayTube (CRT) and other components that contain lead. In your community there might be regulations that require you to dispose these materials properly under environmental considerations. Please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org) for disposal or recycling information.

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FEATURES

Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a color TV and a video cassette recorder.

High Quality Picture Technology - This TV/VCR equipped "HQ" incorporates VHS High Quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide picture quality during playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders.

181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels. The actual number of channels received depends upon channel reception in your area or your cable system.

Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers.

8-Programs/1-Month Programmable Timer With Everyday/Every Week Capability - The built-in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1 month. It is also possible to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week.

Automatic Clock Set - Once your TV/VCR is plugged into the AC outlet, it automatically sets the correct date and time.

On-Screen TV Display And VCR Programming - When you select a channel or make other changes, the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds. Timer recording can be programmed and confirmed on the screen.

Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.

Automatic Playback/Rewind-Stop-Eject - When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this TV/ VCR will automatically play back the cassette tape at the correct speed. When a tape reaches its end during play-back, recording (except during OTR and Timer Record) and fast forward, it will automatically stop, rewind, stop and eject the tape.

Programmable ON/OFF Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on or off the TV/VCR at a set time.

Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically.

Automatic Repeat Play System - When Auto Repeat option is turned on, the TV/VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly.

One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) - Simply by pressing the REC buttons, the TV/VCR can be programmed for up to 6 hours of recording with an immediate start.

Front Audio/Video Input Jacks - Input jacks for other video device or playback purpose.

Skip Search - When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control is pressed during playback, the TV/VCR will automatically search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button, and then return to normal playback.

2 Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode (9X or 15X in SLP).

2 Speed Record Playback - Records and plays two tape speeds (SP, SLP).

Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return - The counter displays the real tape time and the zero return can be used to return the tape to a preselected position (00:00:00) while the counter can be used to locate programs.

Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture.

On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, Spanish or French for on-screen programming.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Please read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner’s Manual prior to operating your new TV/VCR.

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PREPARATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................	6
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................................	8
REMOTE CONTROL ..............................................................................................................................................	9
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................	11
CABLE TV CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................	13
SETTING THE LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................................	14
AUTO CLOCK SETTING ......................................................................................................................................	15
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING .................................................................................................................................	17
TV OPERATION
TV OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................	18
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS ................................................................................................................................	22
TO SET THE ON TIMER .......................................................................................................................................	25
TO SET THE OFF TIMER .....................................................................................................................................	26
PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................	27
PLAYBACK
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................................................................	29
PLAYBACK ...........................................................................................................................................................	31
SPECIAL PLAYBACK ...........................................................................................................................................	33
RECORDING
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................	35
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ..........................................................................................................	37
TIMER RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................	38
OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING ........................................................................................	40
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ..........................................................................................................	41
USING ZERO RETURN ........................................................................................................................................	42
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE .............................................................................................................................	43
PROBLEM AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...................................................................................................	44
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES ............................................................................................................................	46
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING .....................................................................................................................................	47
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................	47
LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................	48

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW).

WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION?

When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation.

MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES;

•When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place.

•After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.

WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS,

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet, press the POWER button to turn on and leave the unit at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take three hours.

Head Drum

Video Tape

If you cause a static discharge when touching the Avoid extreme heat.

unit, and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the
unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes and
plug it back in. The unit should return to normal
operation.	104˚F
	(40˚C)

Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may	Avoid extreme cold.
cause electromagnetic interference (e.g. speakers,
etc). Doing so may cause erratic operation of the unit
including picture and/or sound distortion or noise.
		(5˚C)
		41˚F

Avoid extreme moisture and dust.

The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper.

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Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust.

Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquids should be spilled into the unit, serious damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the unit, unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use it again.

When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the AC power cord.

Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a horizontal (flat) position only.

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When you finish operating the unit, always unload the cassette and turn off the power.

To protect the unit from a lightning storm, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna

POWER SOURCE

TO USE AC POWER

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

NOTES:

•Never connect the AC line cord plug to anything other than the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.

•If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user's responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

•If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit, and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet, wait a few minutes, and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation.

•If the AC cord plug is plugged in for the first time, wait for about 5 seconds before pressing the POWER button.

AC Outlet

Wider Hole

and Blade

Polarized AC Cord Plug

(One blade is wider than the other) 7

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FRONT	REAR

1	ANT.

(MV13N2C)

15 16

2

3

4

5

6

7

POWER
	TIMER REC	REC
REC	VOLUME		CHANNEL	PLAY	STOP/EJECT	REW	FF	LINE IN
								VIDEO	AUDIO	PHONE

8

9

10

11

12

13

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

FRONT:

1.Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape.

2.POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off.

3.TIMER REC Indicator - Lights when the unit is in the Timer Record Mode.

4.REC Indicator - Lights up when the TV/VCR is recording.

5.PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

6.REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play mode, this button activates reverse search.

7.PHONE Jack - Plug monaural headphones or an earphone with an 1/8" miniplug into this jack for private listening.

8.Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control are received here.

9.REC Button - Press once to start normal recording. Additional presses activate One-touch Timer Recording.

10.VOLUME ▲ / ▼ Buttons - Press to raise or lower the volume of the sound.

11.CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ Buttons - Press to select a channel for viewing or recording.

12.STOP/EJECT Button - Press once to stop the tape in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.

13.FF (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play mode, this button activates forward search.

14.AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here.

REAR:

15.UHF/VHF Antenna Jack - Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack.

16.AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V, 60Hz outlet.

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REMOTE CONTROL

	1	8	16
	2			22
		9
	3	10		23
			17	24
		11
	4
				25
		12	18
				26
		13	19
	5			27
			20
		14
	6
		15	21
	7			28

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

1.CLOSED CAPTION Button - Switches between Caption, Text and TV modes for Closed-Captioned programs.

2.Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows direct access to any channel.

3.CALL Button - Displays the present time/day of the week, channel, counter, speed selection (and VCR mode if VCR is operating) on the TV screen.

4.MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen menu function.

5.PROGRAM Button - Press to confirm the programmed timer recording and ON/OFF timer.

6.PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.

7.EJECT Button - Press to eject the tape.

8.POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on. Press again to turn the TV/VCR off.

9.SKIP SEARCH Button - Press in the playback mode to search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.

10.ZERO RETURN Button - Use to stop the tape when the counter reaches 00:00:00.

11.CANCEL Button - Used to clear the selected program and to move the cursor backward.

12.SP/SLP Button - Sets the tape speed for recording.

13.CHANNEL + / – Buttons - Press the + button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory. Press the – button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory.

14.TIMER REC Buttons - Used to set the TV/VCR to start recording at a preset time.

15.FF (Fast Forward) Button - In the Stop mode, this button rapidly winds the tape forward. In the Play mode, this button activates forward search.

16.SLEEP Button - Sets the TV to turn off automatically after up to 120 minutes.

17.DIGITAL TRACKING Button - Allows automatic adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback.

18.SET/TR + / – Buttons - Used to set or adjust in the menu mode. During playback, they are used to adjust tracking manually.

19.VOLUME + / – Buttons - Press the + button to increase, or the – button to decrease the volume level.

20.REC Buttons - Press both buttons at the same time once to start normal recording. Additional presses activate One-touch Timer Recording.

21.REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play mode, this button activates reverse search.

22.INPUT SELECT Button - Switches the program for viewing between the TV/VCR and external input sources.

23.COUNTER RESET Button - Used to reset the counter to 00:00:00.

24.CHANNEL RETURN Button - Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected.

25.MUTE Button - Press to turn off the sound. Press again to turn the sound back on.

26.ENTER Button - Press to enter or select information for on-screen operations.

27.PAUSE/STILL Button - During recording, this button temporarily stops the tape. During playback, it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen.

28.STOP Button - Press once to stop the tape.

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REMOTE CONTROL

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

1	Slide the battery compart-
	ment cover in the direction

of the arrow.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

	2	Install two “AAA” batteries,	Replace the compartment
		paying attention to the	3 cover.
		polarity diagram in the
		battery compartment.

The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:

1.Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

2.Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3.Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

4.If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5.Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions).

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

15 FEET

NOTES: • When there is an obstacle between the TV/VCR and the remote control, the remote control may not operate.

•When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV/VCR, the remote operation may be unstable.

•When using the remote control, press the button at intervals of about 1 second to ensure the correct mode of operation.

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 13 for Cable TV connections.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire)

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/ UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack.

ANT.	ANT.
Antenna	Antenna
Jack	Jack
75 ohm
Coaxial	300-75 ohm
Cable	Matching
	Transformer

If your combination VHF/UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, the use of the 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer may be necessary.

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Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wires)

ANT.

300-75 ohm Matching Transformer

Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the Combiner (not supplied). Connect the VHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer. Attach the Transformer to the Combiner, then attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack.

Antenna

Jack

Combiner

UHF 300 ohm

VHF 300 ohm

Separate VHF/UHF Antennas (75 ohm VHF cable and 300 ohm UHF twin-lead wires)

Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm twin-lead wire to the Combiner (not supplied). Attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack.

ANT.

Antenna	VHF 75 ohm
Jack
Combiner
UHF 300 ohm

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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

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INDOOR ANTENNA (NOT SUPPLIED)

Insert a twin-lead telescopic antenna (not supplied) into the mounting hole on the back of the cabinet until it locks into place. Attach the antenna plug to the antenna jack. Adjust the length and angle of the antenna rods to receive the best possible picture.

ANT.

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CABLE TV CONNECTIONS

This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE

		For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box,
		connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack
	ANT.	on the back of the TV/VCR.
75 ohm	Antenna
Coaxial Cable	Jack

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FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE

If you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter/Descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable, connect the output jack of the Converter/Descrambler box to the Antenna Jack on the TV/VCR. Follow the connections shown below. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/ Descrambler box to select channels.

	Incoming
	75 ohm	75 ohm Cable to
	CATV cable
		TV/VCR
		Converter/
		Descrambler

ANT.

Antenna

Jack

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS

If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A/B Switch box (available from the Cable company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV/VCR. With the switch in the "A" position, tune your TV/VCR to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/ Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

Incoming	Converter/
	Descrambler
75 ohm			75 ohm cable
CATV cable	A/B Switch	A	to TV/VCR
Splitter			B

ANT.

Antenna

Jack

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE

This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French.

On-screen language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the other menu options.

Press the MENU button.

1 Press the SET/TR + or – button to select the SYSTEM SETUP option, then press the ENTER button.

MENU

SET/TR

ENTER

M E N U

TIMER REC SET

TV SETUP

CH SETUP

AUTO REPEAT ON OFF

SYSTEM SETUP

·+/–/ENTER/MENUÒ

2			Press the SET/TR + or – button to select the
			LANGUAGE option, then press the ENTER
			button.			ENTER
			SET/TR

SYSTEM SETUP

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

AUTO CLOCK ON OFF

STANDARD TIME

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

·+/–/ENTER/MENUÒ

1 2 3

EJECT

1 4

		PROGRAM	VOL	–
	REC		CH		–
REW		PLAY	RECTIMER
STOP		FF

CH+

VOL+ PAUSE/STILL

CAPTIONCLOSED

	1	SLEEP
4		2
			INPUT	SELECT
		SKIP
		RESETCOUNTER	SEARCH
		ZERO
		RETURN

3		Press the SET/TR + or – button to select the				4	Press the MENU button until the MENU screen
		desired language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish					is cleared.
		(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANCAIS), then press
		the ENTER button.
		SET/TR			ENTER		MENU

LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANCAIS

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