Zenith SRV1300S Owner’s Manual

Operating Guide & Warranty

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13" ColorTV/VCR Combination

SRV1300S

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF' FIRE OR ELEC'I'RIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

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MOISTURE.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.

CAUTIONi TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC- SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING

AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING

THE APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instruc-

tions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and inthe

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning-Unplug TVNCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninter-

rupted service and, thatfor some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning

description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV/VCR manufactureras they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV/VCR near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, ornear a swim- ming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories-Do not place this TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may

fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious dam- age 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 PORTABLECARTWARNING

the appliance should follow the _l_

manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufac- turer. An appliance and cart com-

bination should be moved with care.

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

Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure

reliable operation of the TV/VCR and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or cov-

ered. 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 or the manufac-

turer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources-This TV/VCR should be operated only

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 local power company. For TV/VCRs intended to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

II. Grounding or Polarization-This TV/VCR is equipped

with a polarized alternating-current line plug(a plug hav- ing 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 tofit, contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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 recep- tacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

$2898A

= GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANILNNA LEAD IN

WIRE

• ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI_

(NEC SECTION 810-201

13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna orcable 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 wire toanantenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis- charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re- quirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

14. Lightning-For added protection for this TV/VCR re-

ceiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat- tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug itfrom

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 should 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. Overloadlng-Do not overload wall outlets and extension

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

17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this TV/VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result 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 your- self as opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV/VCR from

the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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

frayed.

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

TV/VCR.

c. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water. 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 inperform-

ance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are re- quired, be sure the service technician has used replace- ment 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.

2 I. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs

to this TV/VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 5

LOCATION .......................................................... 5

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF

ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .................... 5

WARNING ........................................................... 5

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

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

VIDEO CASSETTE .................................................. 7

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ..... 8

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ..................... 10

INSTALLING THE BATrERIES ..................... 11

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ................................ 12

VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA ................ 12

VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS ............... 12

CABLE WITHOUT

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX ............ 12

CABLE WITH

CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX ............ 13

EXTERNAL INPUT MODE .............................. 13

TV/CATV CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAM-

MING ....................................................................... 14

SETI'ING THE CLOCK ......................................... 16

AUTO CLOCK SETrlNG ................................. 16

MANUAL CLOCK SETI'ING .......................... 17

TV OPERATION .................................................... 18

GAME MODE .................................................... 18

PICTURE CONTROL ........................................ 18

CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM ......................... 19

PLAYBACK ............................................................ 20

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ........................................... 21

RENTAL PLAY .................................................. 21

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK ........................... 21

COUNTER MEMORY ............................................ 22

TIME SEARCH ....................................................... 23

VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME

PROGRAM .............................................................. 24

OTR (ONE TOUCH RECORDING) ....................... 25

AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING .................... 26

QUICK SET PROGRAM ........................................ 28

SPECIAL FEATURES ............................................ 30

DEGAUSSING .................................................... 30

AUTO REWIND-EJECT .................................... 30

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ............................. 30

TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE ...................... 30

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER ......................... 30

SETTING THE ALARM TIMER ...................... 31

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................. 32

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 33

SERVICING ........................................................ 33

CABINET CLEANING ...................................... 33

HEAD CLEANING ............................................ 33

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 34

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 34

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................... 34

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 34

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PRECAUTIONS

Forsafe opclation and 5atisfactory performance of youx unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place

for its installation:

• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from

sources of intense heat.

• Avoid dusty or humid places.

• 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 ventila- tion holes.

• Install unit in a horizontal position.

• Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.

• Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields.

• Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa.

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting

it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

• If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an authorized Sears service center for servicing.

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

• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after

heating a cold room or under conditions of high humid-

ity. Ifa 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.

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 manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change

or modification is made.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

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

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FEATURES

• Auto Power On and Off system-

Automatically turns the TV/VCR on as you insert

the cassette turnsoff after auto-rewind, and ejects

when the beginning of the tape is reached.

• OnScreen Programming- All majoroperating

and programming functions appear on your

TV/VCRscreen foroperatingconvenience.

• Bilingual on screen menu display selectable

in English or Spanish

• Auto Clock Setting- Allows you to use the clock

program of the PBS broadcast.

• Infrared Remote control unit- Allows you to

use most of the controls from a remote location.

• 181 Channel Capability PLL Frequency Syn-

thesizer Tuner with Direct Channel Entry-

(A CATV Box may be necessary to view scrambled

CATV channels.)

• Game Mode- Allows TV/VCR display to be suit- able for use with a TV game.

• CCS (Closed Caption System)- You may view speciallylabeled(cc) TV programs,movies, news,prerecordedtapes,etc.with eithera dialogue

captionor textdisplayaddedtothe program.

• Three Different Record/Playback Speed-

Select SP mode (Standardplay), LP mode (Long

play)andSLPmode(Superlongplay)for uptoeight hoursof recording/playback with aT-160 tape.

• Automatic Playback Speed Selection-

Automatically selects the proper playback speed even if you select a different speed.

• Visual Search- Allows you to view a video tape

at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direc- tion.

• STILL- "Freeze" the picture at any time, for close

viewing of a particular scene.

• Rental Play Mode- Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes, especially rental tapes.

• Auto Repeat Playback- Allows you to repeat a

tape indefinitely without using the PLAY button. You can select all feature(that repeat playback from the beginning to the end of thetape) orblank feature (that repeat only recorded part, not blank pan).

• Time Search- Allows you to set the TV/VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip.

• OTR (One Touch Recording)- Automatic timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of OTR button. (Timer adjustments for recording are not required.)

• 1 Year, 8 Events Timer (including Today, Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)- T h e

built-in timer allows you to record up to 7 programs at different times on different channels up to 1 year

in advance. The Quick Set Program feature uses pro- gram number 8. The daily timer will allow record-

ings to be made of daily broadcasts and the weekly timer will allow recording to be made once a week

up to the end of the tape.

• Quick Set Program- Allows you to easily re- cord oneprogramwithinthenext 24 hours.

• Sleep Timer- Allowsyoutoturnoff theTV/VCR

without using the POWER button after a desired time period.

• Alarm Function- Allows you to turn on the TV/VCR without using the POWER button at a de-

sired time.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Remote Control Unit

2 AA Batteries

Matching Adapter

(300ohm -75ohm)

VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna

PART NO.

(UREMT31MM005)

• If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and contact the

Sears parts department for ordering.

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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.

The table below shows the recording/playback time us- ing a T-60, T-120 or T-160 tape in the SP, LP or SLP

mode.

MODE

SP Mode LPMode

SLPMode

T-60

1 hour 2 hours 3 hours

CASSE'Iq'E

T-120 T-160 2 hours 2-2/3 hours 4 hours 5-1/3 hours 6 hours 8 hours

When handling video tapes, take the following precau- tions:

• Avoid moisture, which can condense on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Play-

inga tape that has moisture in it will damage the tape and your TV/VCR. Before using a tape with these conditions, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.

• Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields.

• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.

INSERTING A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in

gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cas-

sette until it is drawn completely into the TV/VCR.

The TV/VCR will automatically turn on when the cas-

sette is properly inserted.

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REMOVING A CASSETTE

Press STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR or EJECT button on the remote control unit in the stop mode.

When the cassette stops moving, pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment and store it properly.

ERASE PREVENTION

You may prevent accidental erasing of a tape by break- ing off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you

decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with transparent tape.

\Tab

Transparent Tape

Store the cassette in its case as shown.

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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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1 VIDEO IN jack- For connection to video output

jack of your video camera or another VCR.

2 AUDIO IN jack- For connection to audio output

jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.

3 REC indicator- Lights up when recording.

4 TIMER REC indicator- Lights up in the Timer

Recordingmode.

5 POWER button- Pressto tum TV/VCR on and

off. Press to activate the automatic timer recording.

6 STOP/EJECT button- Press to stop tape mo-

tion. Press again to remove tape from TV/VCR.

7 REW button- Press to rewind tape, or to view

video in reverse during the Play mode at a faster than normal speed. Press PLAY button to return TV/VCR to normal playback speed.

8 PLAY button- Press to begin playback of a tape. 9 F.FWD button- Press to advance tape, or to view

video in forward during Play mode at a faster than normal speed. Press PLAY button to return TV/VCR to normal playback speed.

10 REC/OTR button- Press to begin manual record-

ing. Press again to activate One Touch Recording.

11 VOLUME • button- Press to decrease the vol-

ume level. DELETE function- Press to cancel Quick Set

Program.

12 VOLUME • button- Press to increase the vol-

ume level.

SELECTfunction- Press to select the next step

when setting Quick Set Program.

13 CHANNEL &Iv buttons- Press to select the

channel for viewing or recording. TRACKING ÷/- function- Press to minimize video 'noise' (lines or dots on screen) during the

Play mode. SET function - Press to adjust time using v or ^

button in the Quick Set Program.

14 Cassette Compartment

15 MONITOR button- Press to turn the TV/VCR

screen on and off when in the Recording mode.

Quick Set Program function-

Press to set Quick Set Program.

16 EARPHONE jack- For connection to earphone

(not supplied) for personal listening. The size ofjack is 1/8" monaural (3.5mm).

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17 AUDIO IN jack- For connection to audio output

jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.

18 VIDEO IN jack- For connection to video output

jack of your video camera or another VCR.

19 ANT. terminal- For connection to an antenna or

CATV.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

You can opcratc most of functions from the Remote Control (included). The buttons on the Rome)to Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

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POWER/TIMER REC button- l'rt:,,,_ tt) tul, 2

TV/VCR on and off. Press to activatc the automatic timer recording. 3

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10 RECORD button- Press to begin manual record-

11 PAUSE/STILL button-Press to temporarily

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TV/VCR screen.

SELECT button- Press to select setting modes (clock, counter, tape speed, timer programming,

channel preset, etc.).

DISPLAY function- Press to display the counter

or the current channel number and current time on the TV/VCR screen. (See "CHECKING THE

COUNT, CLOCK AND CHANNEL NUMBER")

4 CHANNEL buttons-Press to select desired

channel by using either • or • button.

They may also be used to adjust the picture control.

(See page 18.)

TRACKING function- Press • or • button to minimize video 'noise' (lines or dots on screen) dur-

ing the Play mode. (See page 30.)

5 STOP button- Press to stop the tape motion. 6 PLAY button- Press to playback the tape. 7 REWIND button- Press to rewind the tape, or to

view the picture rapidly in reverse during the Play mode. (Rewind Search)

8 F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape,

or to view the picture rapidly in forward during the Play mode. (Forward Search)

9 SPEED button- Press to set desired recording

speed. (SP/LP/SLP)

ing.

stop the tape during the Recording mode or to view a still picture during the Play mode.

EJECT button- Press to remove tape from the

TV/VCR. ALARM button-Press to set the time to turn on

the TV/VCR automatically. (See page 31.)

COUNTER RESET button- Press to reset

counter to 0:00:00. ADD/DELETE button- Press to add or delete

channel numbers. Press to cancel a timer program. (This function is operative only in the Menu mode.)

(See pages 15 and 27.)

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15 COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to use the

Counter Memory mode. (See page 22.)

16 MUTE button- Press to mute sound. Press it again

to resume sound.

17 SLEEP button- Press to activate the sleep timer

function. (See page 30.)

18 VOL buttons- Press to adjust desired volume

level by using either • or • button.

19 NUMBER buttons- Press to select desired chan-

nels and select item in the Menu mode. They cannot be used to set desired channel during Timer Record-

ing. To select channels 1 to 9, first press the 0 button

and then 1 to 9.

+100 button-Press to select cable channels which are equal or greater than number 100.

Slide the battery conipartmcnt cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.

Insert 2 "AA" batteries into the battery compartment in

the direction as indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.

Replace the cover.

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