Zenith TVSB1320V Owner’s Manual

Operating Guide
& Warranty

13" Color TV/VCR Combination

TVSB1320V

I IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................... 3

I SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 5

f SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .................................. 5

• PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... 6

L_cation .............................................. 6

Avoid the Hazards of Elecbic_d Snook and Fire 6

CAL/TIQN ........... ¢

• FEATURES ............................................................ 7

• VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................ 8

• OPERATING CONTROLS ,5.ND FUNCT!ONS 9

• PREPARATION FOR USE .............................. 11

A .nq , (.,ao u ,,_cl nuct or ....... 11

installinq the Batteries ............. 1-

T,_ , .i i t •

• SET UP FOR USE ............................................... 13

Char_nel Set Up fo_ the Firsl Tune ....................... 13

Deleting (or Adding) Channel ........................ 13

Cnannel Set Up Again ......................................... 14

Solectiqg the Language ...................................... 14

Daylight-Saving Time ........................................... 14

Clock Set Up (Auto / Manual) .............................. 15

• ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ..................................... 17

I SPECIAL FEATURES .............................. 17

Der aussing ............................................... 17

e:a_Time Tape Counter ............................ 17

Auto Rewind-Eject ................................................ 17

[] TV OPERATION .................................................. 18

Watching a TV Program ....................................... t8

Game Mode ...................................................... 18

Picture Control .................................................... 18

Closed Caption System .................................... !9

V-CHIP Set Up ............................................ 20

• PLAYBACK ......................................................... 22

Nomlal Playback ................................... 22

Tracking Adjustment ........................ 22

Picture Search ......................... 22

Still Picture ....................... 22

Noise iineRedtrctio, lir/ the Still mode} 22

Vedical Hold Co_troi ............ 22

• SPECIAL PL/_YBACK ................................. 23

Reu!a P!_q.,back ......... 23

AUTOf_epec:t PI;4ybJck ........... 23

• SEARCH ............................................................. 24

7ore ,[_,ot_ri ........................................

] ir_lOS_ {Irci .................................................. 2z;

[] RECORDING ....................................................... 25

Normal Recording .............................. 25

Skippingr3U nwanted

Scenes_•ring Recording ...................... 25

OTR (One Touch Recording) ............................ 26

Copying a Video Cassette

(Requires a VCR or camcorder) ....................... 26

• TIMER .................................................................. 27

Automatic Timer Recording ................... 27

Timer Program Extension ........................ 28

Auto Return .................................................... 29

Wake Up Timer ............................................... 30

Sleep Timer .......................................................... 30

• MAINTENANCE .................................................. 31

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

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the date of purchase. Sears wil! repair any defect in material or workmanship in
this TWVCR combination, free of charge. For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will supply,

at no charge, replacement for defective parts.
The above warranty coverage applies only to TV/VCR combinations which are used for private

household purposes.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. SIMPLY RETURN THE TV/VCR COMBINATION TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

;ears Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area : 1-800-488-1222

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moistule

This symbol indicates that dangerous

CAUTION i

Tile above CAUTION is located on the back of the TV/VCR cabinet

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do

nol remove cover (or back) No usersorviceahh_
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel

voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this untt

This symbol indicates that lhe_e are m-

portant operating and maintene, nce it,
structions in the Iqerature

accompanyir, g the appliance

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1.Read instructions-Read all safety and operating
instructions before operahng this appliance

2.Save Instructions-Save these safety and

operating instructions for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings-Adhere to all warnings and
cautions on the appliance and in this operating

guide.

4.Follow Instructions-Follow all safety and
operation instructions

5.Cleaning-Unplug TV/VCR from the wall outlet be
fore cleaning. De not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

&Attachments-Do not use attachments not recom-

mended by the TV/VCR manufacturer as 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, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.

&Accessories-Do not place this TV/VCR on an un-

stable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
TVNCR may fall, causing serious injury to some-
one, and serious damage to the appliance. Use

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec-
ommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the

TV/VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should fol-

low the manufacturer's instructions and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the manu
facturer. An appliance and cart combination should

be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may _'OmA_L_CA,_WA_r_,_
cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

9.Ventilation-There are s]ot_ and opcrq, u t i,:
TViVCR cabinet to providc vor_tilation ;,E_,.!p'.ut _ct it
from overheating These openings must not be

blocked or covered. Do not place the TV!VCR on
a bed. sofa, rug, or similar surface that will cause
the ventilation openings to be blocked Never place

the TViVCR near or over a radiator or heat register

Never place the TV/VCR in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila
tion space is provided for it according to the instruc-

tions in this owners manual

10.Power Sources-This TViVCR should be operated
only from the type of sower source indicated on the

marking label It you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home. consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For TV/VCRs in

tended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11 .Grounding or Polarization-This TV/VCR 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. Do

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power Cord Protection-Route power supply cords
so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed on or against them. Take
special care to keep all TV!VCR plug and cord-exit

points clear of contact with other items

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FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

1&Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna

or cable system is connected to the TVNCR. be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to pro +
vide some protection against voltage surges and built-

up static charges. Article 810 of tire National Electrical
Code. ANSI/NFPA No 70, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and support-
Jngstructure, groLmding of the bead-in wire to an an-

tenna discharge unit. size of grounding conductors.

location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

t 4.Lightning-During a lightning storm, or before leav-

ing it unattended and unused for a long period of
time. unplug the TVNCR from the watt outlet, and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the TV/VCR from lightning and
power-surges.

t 5.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 power lines or circuits. When installing an out+
side antenna system, extreme care should be taken

to keep from touching power lines or circuits, as con-
tact with them might be fatal.

t &Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and ex-

tension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or

etectric shock.

17.Oblect 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.

1&Servicing-Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR

yourself as opening or removing covers may ex-
pose 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 dam-

aged or frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the TV/VCR.

c. It 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 _mproper 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 TVNCR has been dropped or damaged in

any way.

f. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in

performance it needs to be serviced.

20.Replacement Parts-When replacement pads 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 safety checks to determine that
the TV/VCR is m proper operating condition

22.Heat-This TV/VCR product should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators, heat reg-
isters, stoves, or other products (including amplifi-

ers) that produce heat

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The serial number of this product is found on the back of the unit• Record the serial 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
Store Address

Store Phone Number
Model Number
Serial Number

CRT : 13 inch in-line gun. 90 deflection tube
Television system : NTSC-M
Closed caption system : § 15.119/FCC
Video Heads : Rotary two-head

Tape width : 1/2 inch
Tape speed

SP : 33.40mm/sec.
LP: 16.67mm!sec.

SLP : 11.12mm/sec.

Tuner channel

TV VHF Low : #2-#6
TV VHF High : #7-#13

TV UHF : #14-#69
CATV

VHF : 5A
MID band : A5-A1, A-I

SUPER band : J-W
HYPER band : W+I ~W+84

Terminals

Antenna input : VHF/UHF 75 ohms

unbalanced

Video input :
Audio input :

Earphone :

RCA connector x 1
RCA connector x 1

!/8" monaural (3.5 mm)

Video input tevei :
Audio input level :

Video SiN ratio :
Audio S/N ratio :

Power requirement :
Power consumption :

Dimensions :

0b -2.0_/p-p

-15dBs
More than 46dB
More than 43dB

AC 120V/60Hz
65W

H : 15-i3/16" (402mm)
W: 15-3/16" (386mm)

D : !4-3/4" (376mm)

Weight :

24.3 Ibs (11.0 kg)

• Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice and without our

legal obligation.

/ -/_ As an ENERGYSTARs')

_/"/'(_ Partner. Sears has

determined that this product meets
the ENERGYSTAR_'_guidelines for

energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ;'_ is

a U.S. registered mark.

• Remote Control - Part No.N0242UD

• Dipole Antenna

• Matching Adapter

• Two(2) AA Batteries

• To order a replacement Remote Control, call 1-800-366-7278

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For safe operation and satisfactory performance
of your TViVCR. 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 l_umid places

• For proper heat dissipation, avoid places with
insufficient ventilation Do not block the

_entilt_tio_; holes ar the lop and bortom of lhe

unit Do nol place the unit on a carpet

because this will block the ventilation holes

• Instal! dnit m a horizonta! position

,, Avoie locations subject to strong vibration.

• Do net place the TV/VCR near strong

magnetic fields.

• Avoid moving TV/VCR to locations where

temperature differences are extreme

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands

4, 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 a 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 humidity If a tape is played in
a TV/VCR which has moisture, it may damage

the tape and TV/VCR Therefore when you
suspect that condensation has occurred inside

the unit. turn the POWER button ON and allow at

,ast 2 hours for the unit to dry out.

MPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast

television programming, video tape, film or
other copyrighted material may violate

applicable copyright taws. Sears assumes no

responsibility for unauthorized duplication,
use. or other acts which infringe upon the

!ight_ of copyright owners.

I FCCWARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy Changes or modifications

to this equEpment may cause harmful

i ir_terference h_n!essthe modifications are

expressly approved in the instruction manual.
Do not operate this equipment if an

unauthorized change or modification is made.

]his equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

] hese 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

wilt not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following
measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2) Increase the separation between the
equipment and 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
radiofTV technician for help.

A NOTEABOUTRECYCLING

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any
materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your
local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

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• Infrared remote control

• Bilingual on-screen menu display select-
able in English or Spanish

• Real time counter-
This shows the elapsed recording or playback time

Hr hours, minutes, and seconds The " ." indication
will appear when the tape _s 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 necessury to view s_-r.m_7!,!ed

cable channels

• Auto Clock Setting-
Allows you to set tt;e clock function Trem u PBS

o _,._ecast statior _.

• Closed caption system-

You may wew specially labeled (cc) TV programs.
movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc w_th either a

d=alogue caption o_ text display added to the
program.

• Game mode-
Automatically sets externa! input mode and allows

TViVCR display to be suitable for t_se with TV
games

• Auto power on and off system-
Automatically turns on the TV/VCR when you m_ept

the cassette turns off after auto-rewind, and ejects
when the beginning of the tape is leached.

• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is

reached-

This function doesn't occur when using timer

recoTding.

• Three different playback tape speeds :

SP/LP/SLP

• Two different recording tape speeds :

SP/SLP

• 2 Step picture search operation-

You can view a video program at high speed or
super high speed in either a forward or reverse

direction in LP and SLP mode High speed only in

SP mode

• Zero Return-
The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by rewinding

or fast-fop,,vaiding

• Still-

'Fruezu'r the plctuio a! arqy time, foi close

viewing of a particular sce¢_e Only tapes recorded

H1SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture

e Digital Auto Tracking (DTR).-

Automatically udiusls the tracking for each tape you

Ia V

,, Renta! play mode-

Imp!eves playback a_cture quality from worn tape_-
such as renta! tapcs

• Auto repeat-
,'%fi_,_S',C:':! r(q,_ tt it,ip ir_{k!f}tit(!l!_ wlt!,om
,-r :,$3 _, t:e PLAY b;Jt!(_n

• Time search-
Let you set tile TViVCR to advance the tape by

entering the desired playback time you want to skip

• OTR (One Touch Recording)-
instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is

possible at the push of tile REC/OTR button

• 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and
Weekly Timer Recording)-
The buiit-ir, timer _d!ows Vou to rec:ard up to 8

programs at diffelent tip-_eson different channels up
to 1 year n advance. The Daily timer allows

recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and the
Weekly timer allows _ecording to be made once a

week up to the end of the tape.

• Auto return-

After timer recording is finished, the TV/VCR can
return to the beginning of the recording

• Wake up/Sleep timer-
Allows you to have the TViVCR automatically turn

on or off at a desired time.

• Timer Program Extension-

Allows you to shift the time schedule for automatic
timer recording.

• CM Skip-

Each time this button is pressed during tape
playback, the VCR will fast-forward 30 seconds of
tape time, up to 180 seconds

• V-CHIP-
Enables parents to prevent their children f_em

watching inappropnate material on TV

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This TViVCR will operate with any cassette that has the _/J-IS mark. For best results, we

recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes•

• Avoid moisture• Moisture condensation may
occur inside the unit when it is moved from a

(:old place to a warm place, or after heating a
cold room of under conditions of high humidity

If a tape is played in a TVVCR which has
moisture it may damage the tape and [ViVCR
Therefore wheu yo_.isuspect that conde_sa_,tion

has occurred inside tile unit. turn the POWER
button ON and allow at least 2 hours lor the unit

to dry out.

• Avoid extreme heat. high humidity and

magnetic fields.

• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.

- Do not touch the tape with your fingers

You may choose to record at two different tape

speeds:

• SP-Standard Play

• SLP- Super Long Play

The table below shows the maximum
recording/playback time using T60. T120 el 1160

tapes in each mode.

Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time

Position cassette with the view-window facing
up, as pictured below• Insert cassette into
cassette slot by pushing in gently, but

continuously, on the center of the cassette back
unHI cassette is drawn into the TV/VCR.

O_,ce cassette is fully inseried the TViVCR will

automatically turn on

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CORRECT

1) With the TV/VCR 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) PdJl the cassette out of the cassette compart-
ment.

3) Store the cassette in its case as shown.

RONG

Type of T60 T120 T160

tape

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

i

SLPmode 3hours ' 6hours 8hours

NOTE: You can play back a tape recorded in LP
(Long Play) mode.

You can prevent

accidental erasing of
recording by breaking

off the tab 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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NOTES:

• We do not recommend that you use a "universal" remote control to operate this TVNCR. Not al! of the functions
may work. Call the manufacturer of the universal remote control, not Sears• if you have problems with it.

• Depending on your antenna system, you may need other connectors in addition to the coaxial cable supplied

with this unit See Antenna/Cable Connections section of this manual

- TV/VCR FRONT PANEL -

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8910 11 12 13 14

-REMOTE CONTROL-

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1 EARPHONE jack-

Connects to earphones (not supplied) for personal
listening. The size of jack is 1/8" monaural (3.Smm).

2 AUDIO input jack-

Connect to the audio output jack of your audio
equipment, video camera or another VCR.

3 VIDEO input jack-

Connect to the video output jack of your video
camera or another VCR.

, _ ±;!

STOP button -

Press to stop the tape motion.

EJECT button-

Press in the Stop mode to remove tape from TVNCR.

Select the setting modes from the on screen menu.

Press to enter digits when setting program
(For example: Setting clock or timer program)

PEW button-
Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture
rapidly in reverse during the PLAY mode.

Press to select a mode from a particular menu.
(For example: Language or user's set up)

PLAY button-

Press to start the PLAY mode.

Select the setting modes from the on-screen menu

Press to enter digits when setting program.

(For example: Setting c!ock or timer program)

7 F.FWD button-

Press to rapidly advance the tape, or to view the
picture rapidly in forward during playback mode.

When setting program (For example: Setting clock

or timer program), press to determine your selec-
tion and proceed to the next step you want to input.

Press to determine setting modes from on-screen
menu. Press to select a mode from a particular menu.

(For example: Language or user's set up)

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8 REC(RECORD)button-

Pressformanualrecording.

OTRbutton- ActivatesOneTouchRecording.

(OnlyontheTViVCR)

9 RECORDindicator-

Flashesduringrecording•
LightsupintheStand-bymodefor

TimerRecording•

10RemoteSensorWindow-

Receivestheinfraredsignalsfromtheremote
control

11CHANNELUP/DOWNbuttons-

Presstoselectthedesiredchannelsforviewuqgor
recording•

TRACKINGfunction- Presstominimizevideo
'noise'(linesordotsonscreen)duringplayback

mode.

12 VOLUME +/-(UP/DOWN) buttons-

Adiust the volume level.

13 PWR(POWER) button-

Press to turn TV/VCR on and oft Press to activate

timer recording•

14 Cassette slot-

Insert the cassette here

15 Number buttons-

Press to select desired channels for viewing or re-
cording. To select channels from 1to 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").

16 MENU button-

Press to display the main menu on the TV screen.

17 DISPLAY button-

Display the counter or the current channel number
and current time on the TV screen.

18 SPEED button-

Press to choose the desired recording speed:
SPiSLP

19 COUNTER RESET button- Press to reset

counter to 0:00:00.
Press to cance! a timer program sethng

(See page 29).

20 GAME button-

Sets the game mode and external Input mode at
the same time

21 TIME SEARCH button-

Press to activate Time Search mode.

22 PAUSE/STILL button-

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

23 MUTE button-

Mutes the sound. Press it again to resume sound.

24 CM. SKIP button-

Each time this button is pressed during tape
playback, the VCR will fast-forward 30 seconds of
tape time, up to 180 seconds,

25 WAKE UP/SLEEP button-

Sets the Wake up or Sleep Timer

26 Power cord-

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

27 ANT. terminal-

Connect to an antenna or cable system.

- REAR VIEW-

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The VHFUHF Dipole Antenna (supplied) is
detachable. Insert the stem of the antenna into

the hole on the upper-back portion of the
TV/VCR.

Connect the VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna or
VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the Antenna

terrninal of the TViVCR as shown m the dlagrarn
beiov,

Fortnebestreceouon u_ extenameVHF:UHF
D_pole Antenna and make tne necessary

adjusuT_ents.

(Avoid _oucntrlg 1Re TOO section wnelq 4c +lsiic, g

i

In some areas it will be necessary to use an

outdoor antenna. If you have separate UHF and

VHF antennas, you will need a VHF/UHF

combiner (not supplied) to make the connection
to the Antenna terminal of the TV/VCR.

If you have a VHF/UHF 75 ohm combination
antenna you can make the connection to the

Antenna terminal of the TV/VCR without
needing a VHFiUHF combiner.

VHFAntenna Notsuuuhed)

._+ UHF

_<_ cY- Antenna

INot supplied)

VHF/UHF Antenna (Not suppueo

+4: --" _S <

DiDdle Antenna +,

SUDD!IeO

Y+:. . _ ,I

ml__"bl, I Adaete,MatchlngsuDDhed

+ __Y _

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NOTE:
The connection of an indoor antenna may not

always give acceptable TV reception.

VHF/UHF
Combiner _=

Not

I SUOOlleO

_ET

Flattwin-lead cable

' your cable system does not reouire a converter

bOX s_mu y connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable

hot SUDDlied from the cable system wall outlet

to the Antenna terminal of your TV/VCR.

From Cable System

75-ohm Coaxial

I

Cable (Not
supplied)

I APJT
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Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system instalter's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidehnes 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•

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You cable system may require a converter box,
or if you use a satellite system, you will need a

satellite box. In each case, you must connect a
75 ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) from the

cable system wall outlet to the box. and another
75 ohm coaxial cable from the box to the

Antenna terminal of your TV/VCR. See below

Satellite Box o
Cable Box _Not SuDpJlOd}

J From Cable System

or Satellite Dish

75-ohm Coaxlar
Cable nol

-- SLIDDr{ed

TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAMBLED
CHANNEL

1. Set the TV/VCR channel selector to the output
channel(3 or 4) of the cable or satellite box.

2. Select the channel to be recorded or
viewed on the cable or satellite box.

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,

When using an external input signal (another

VCR or video camera), connect the player's
audio/video output
cables to the AUDIO IN/

AUX l

L

VIDEO IN jacks of your
TV/VCR. Then press the

CHANNEL UP or DOWN

button until "AUX"

appears on the screen.

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9FOS

d! FOR USE

:i_•_jb•S • _•_ _" i V <• _'_,_: _ _ / .

Use this feature to program the TV/VCR tuner to scan and memorize all the channels you receive in

your area. Use the remote control for this procedure.

You can use this feature to memorize cable channels only if your cable system connects directly from
its wall outlet to the Antenna terminal of your TV/VCR. You cannot use this feature when the TV/VCR

is connected to a cable or satellite box.

The channels you no longer receive or seldom

Plug the TV/VCR power cord into a
standard AC outlet.

watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of
course, you can add the deleted channel into the

memory again)

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

Select "ENGLISH" or

"ESPANOL"=Spanish using

the F.FWD or REW button.
"[ ]" indicates the

SE_ UP

II- LANGtlAGE

[ENG[ ISFII !E PANO[

&tT(L >r/F,\[ -

selected language.

SE];p

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to "AUTO

PRESET"•
Then press the RFWD

lANGUAGE
fENGLISH] ESP_NO

AUTQ PRESE_

..... J

button. The tuner scans and
memorizes all active channels in your area.
NOTE:

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

• 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.

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 UP

or DOWN.

Press the MENU button
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to
"CHANNEL SET UP".

Then, press the F.FWD
button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to

"ADD/DELETE CH".

I IMEH p_OG*q/kMMIN'
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK

_- CHANNEL S,_T bp

LJSER S SEI UP
V CHIp SET Up

LANGUAGE [EN(_I ISH I

C '_H TION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN

rIME SEARCH

f ....

CIIANNEL SE:T UF,

I

_.ADD r)Ei _ E Ci_ _T\_

AUTO PRESET

Press the F.FWD button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button until your desired
channel number appears•

(You can also use the
number buttons or the

O8

ADD,'DELE TE

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

button to enter it.)

Press the F.FWD or REW button• The channel
number changes to light red. The channel is

deleted from memory.
If you press the F.FWD or REW button again, the

channel number changes to light blue. The
channel is added to memory again.

To delete another channel, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.
NOTE: Press the CHANNEL UP or DOWN

button to confirm that channel(s) have been
deleted or added.

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Make sure:

• Press the POWER button to turn on the TVNCR
,, You must use the remote control for the

following steps.

p.i _ r_ i_

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to

f!MER PR_ )GR,_P,4P+11N(_

,_ f IlN(_:L()CK

i ,_1 _,i i,

"CHANNEL SET UP".

Then, press the F.FWD

button

Press the PLAY or STOP : .,, _,_ .....

i

button to point to : ,,-_,_._,_.+:_
"AUTO PRESET"•

Then, press the RFWD
button. The tuner scans and memorizes all the

active channels in your area.

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

NOTE: Iffor some reason the menu is in Spanish,
press the MENU button.press the PLAY button to

point to "IDIOMA [ESPANOL]", then press the
F.FWD button, then press the MENU button.

: + :.... :

+ :

If you select this feature, the TV/VCR's clock
immediately advances one hour in April and

r_, ,_mes hour in October•

• First Sunday of April : At 2 AM the clock
rmmediateiy chunqes to 3 AM. Any timer
prograraming you have set to ecru= between

2 AM and 3 AM wil! not record

• Last Sunday of October : At 2 AM the {'!ock
_rnmediate/y changes to 1 AM

Make sure:

- Press the POWER button to turn on the
TViVCR.

• You must use the remote control for the
following steps•

The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel.

Make sure:

• Press the POWER button to turn on the TVNCR.

• You must use the remote control for the
following steps_

NOTE: This feature only changes the on-screen
menu language. It does not change the

language you hear spoken on the TV.

TIMER PR( )GRAMMI_+,,

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to
"LANGUAGE".

PICTURE C_N rr_ )1

SETTING CLOCK

USERS BETJP
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p. LANGLAG_ I_NGLISH:

CAPTION [©FF-
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Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAI<IOL"= Spanish

using the F.FWD or REW button.

'Dress the MENU button•
Press the PLAY or STOP

7T7 ] :

:i _i_., ,_d :_t_

i ( ¸ >_ ,_rr_ .

button to point to "SET-
TING CLOCK"•

Then. press the F.FWD

_APT ON [OFFI]

z RL ;El O[_N

'IME t _,*pc+,

button.

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

Then, press the F.FWD or

REW button until [ON]

S! 1 HNI;CL(/CK

AL)[O L4'_SK [:]NI

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appears•

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode

Repeat steps [1] to [2], select [OFF] using the
F.FWD or REW button.

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9F06

Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer
recording• If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is

available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK
SETTING". If there isn't one, then follow
"MANUAL CLOCK SETTING".

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

appears

,.. •

You can have the TV/VCR set the clock time and
date automatically via the Extended Data

Service (XDS) of your tocai Public Broadcasting
Station (PBS) channel.

Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• TV/VCR power must be turned on

• Antenna connections are correct.

• Cable converter box is turned on if your
TV/VCR is connected to one,

• The channel is properly set in advance. (See

page 14.)

NOTES:

• 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.

• 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. The TV/VCR must be set to the output
channel of the cable or satellite box (usually
channel 3 or 4), to be able to set up or correct

the clock automatically.

• The TVNCR cannot control the channels of the
cable or satellite box.

Press the MENU button.

T,P+I[ZF_pRQGRA_._MING

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to "SETTING

CLOCK".
Then, press the F.FWD

PIC [U_E CONTROL
SET] ING CLOCK

M E N U

CHANNEL SET UP

[ I_;ER S SE [ Up
V {Hip SIT [JP

I LANGUAG[ IEN(;i iSt_]

ZERO RE TUriN

CAPTIr3N [OFF!

TIMF _[ Ar_c_I

button.

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to "AUTO

CLOCK CH". :.....

1-hen press the FFWD or
REW button until the

channel number for yol;t I( ,;_31PBS st_tiop
appears

Leave menu set to [AUTO] if you do not know the
local PBS channel number The TV!VCR will

automatically search all available channels and
select it

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

Turn the TV/VCR off. The Auto Clock functions
automatically when the TV/VCR is off.

If you choose [AUTO]:

• The TV/VCR must scan each channel for a
couple of seconds to determine if it is

transmitting an XDS signal,

• If the time automatically set by [AUTO] is
incorrect, it may have accessed the XDS

signal from a PBS channel outside your time

zone. In this case, you must manually enter

the correct PBS channel.

• If [AUTO] cannot locate a XDS signal, you
must set the clock manually.

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9F06

Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

In the example below, the clock is to be set to:

DATE March 1st, 1999
SETTING TIME 5:40PM

Press the MENU button•

Press the PLAY or"STOP

button to point to "SETTING
CLOCK"

Then, press the RFWD

button

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to "MANUAL

CLOCK SET".
Then, press the F.FWD

button.

Press the PLAY or STOP
button until your desired

month appears.

(Example: March _ 03)
Then, press the F.FWD but-
ton.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button until your desired day

appears.

(Example: 1st _ 01)

Then. press the F.FWD button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button until your desired

year appears.
(Example: 1999)

Then, press the RFWD button

• IMF R pR©_Ht, MMIN_,

p,- St_I ;ING C[ O_:K I

C,_P1 ION i(IFF I
Z[ _tL, HF H_4N

SE f TING CLOCK

&,J] I( I_)( p ;ONj

,,tJ !L) [[ =,CK ( HIAHqC

_,IANUAL _ ©C< SE!

I J

MANUAl Ct.O'CK S_T "_

MONTH DAY YEAR

U_NTH_h_Y yE/'H I

H( _IJR M=NUI_ _

..... /

Press the PLAY or STOP
button until you_ desired

hour appears.
(Example: 5, PM)

i

Then, press the FFWD but-

/

ton.

_,4\NUA_ f:[()CK _-[ i I

M©N FH DAY vE_ I

Press the PLAY or STOP
button until the desired

minute appears
{Example: 40)

Press the MENU button.

Although seconds are not
displayed, they begin

counting from 00 when you ........

press the MENU button. Use this feature to

synchronize the clock with the correct time.
NOTE: When unplugging the AC cord or if there

is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, you
may have to reset the clock.

If you want to change the clock,

1) Follow steps [1] and [2].

2) Select where you want to change using the
F,FWD or REW button.

3) Enter correct numbers using the PLAY or
STOP button.

4) Press the MENU button to start the clock.

I

NOTE:

I

If there is no local PBS station in your area or on

your cable system, select "AUTO CLOCK" and
press the F.FWD or REW button to turn [OFFJ

this function Then you can manually
adjust the clock

)

I

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I

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9F06

'.: c,C Hr Ji:, t-'t

To view the Counter or Clock/Channel informa-
tion, press the DISPLAY button once for Counter

mode and twice for Clock/Channel mode.
When the Closed-Caption mode is OFF, press

the DISPLAY button to clear the Counter or
Clock/Channel information•

When the Closed-Caption mode is ON. the On-
Screen display disappears afte_ 5 seconds

Magnetism from nearby appliances might affect
tile color of the TV picture.

If this happens, move this unit away from the
appliance. If the color is still not correct.

disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet,
then reconnect it after 30 minutes•

This shows the elapsed recording or playback
time in hours, minutes, and seconds•

(The displayed time will not change on a blank
tape or blank portions on the tape)

The "-" indication will appear when the tape has
rewound further than "0:00:00" on the tape

counter.

When the end of a tape is reached during
recording, playback, o_ fast-forward, the tape

will automatically rewind to the beginning•
After rewinding finishes, the TV/VCR will eject
the tape and turn itself off.

This function will operate when Repeat Play is
turned off

The tape will not auto-rewind during timer
recording or One Touch Recording•

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Pressthe POWERbuttontoh_rnontheTV'VCR

Press the CHANNEL UP or [)OWN button to
select your desired channel nun',he_ u! press tile

number buttons on the remote contrei.

Remember: If the TViVCR is conrlected to a ca-

ble box or satellite box the TV/VCR must be or;
CH3 or CH4, then the channel to be viewed must

be selected on the cable box or satellite box.

Press the VOLUME +J-
/UP!DOWN) button to adjust

the volume

i ¸

This function enables you to decrease the TV
screen conhast, making it better for Video
games

NOTE: This function cannot be set du_ing recording

Press the GAME button on

the remote control, "GAME"

appears on the screen•

When you press the GAME button:

• The TV/VCR comes on automatically if it is off.

• The TV/VCR will be in external input mode
automatically.

IIIIIIIIIIIIII

., , contro! is displayed•

...... J

The TV/VCR's picture controls - BRIGHT,
CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS -

a_e preset at the factory. Although they are
usually the best, you may need to make some

further adjustments for a natural looking image.

NOTE:

• ProcedLues must be performed within 5
seconds or the Picture Control mode witI be
cancelled

• Wi_en setting the Picture Control. the Game
mode will be cancelled

Make sure:

d, Use the remote control for this procedure•

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to
"PICTURE CONTROL"

Then, press the FFWD

r! E H LJ

]if IEF_ pF_OGRAtJIMING

_. PICTURE ( ONfRO[

SEI qING Ct OCK
CHaNNEl £ET UP

USERS SE T UP

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ZbF_() RE ; _IRN

rlr!F SE ?FCH

button

Press the PLAY or STOP button until desired

BRIGHT

CONTRAST
COLOR

TINT
SHARPNESS

Press the F.FWD or REW button to adjust to

our desired level.

Press the GAME button or CHANNEL UP or
DOWN button on the remote control•

REW

BRIGHT to decrease

brightness

CONTRAST to decrease

contrast

COLOR to pale

TINT to purple

SHARPNESS to soft

EFWD

to increase

brightness
to increase

contrast
to brilliant
to green

to clear

• If there is a power failure of any kind, the
unit will retain its memory for this feature.

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You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs,
movies, news and prerecorded tapes with either
a dialogue caption or text display.

CAPTION mode: When you choose the Caption

mode. program dialogue will be captioned at
tile bottom of the screen

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to
"CAPTION"

_- MENU

]fill q PF_<)GHt, MM!%r_

_J:_ F__ tq _ Lip

TEXT mode: By choosing the text mode• you carl

watch half screen text ir'formation

NOTE: Within Capiion o_ Text mode. yo,_ t_we ,u

choice of selecthlg 'l" or"2" Selection '2"

usually offers captions or text in a second
language if one isavailaMe

NOTE:
Not alt programs are broadcast with closed

captions Your television is designed to provide
error free closed captions from high quality
antenna, cable and VCR signals• Conversely,

poor quality signals are likely to result in caption
errors or no captions at all. Common signal

conditions that ma_ cause caption errors ere

listed below:

• Automobile ignition noise

• Electric motor brush noise

• Weak snowy reception on TV screen.

• Multiplex signat reception displaying picture
ghosts or airplane flutter.

• Playback of poorly recorded or worn tapes.

NOTE: If there is a black box on the TV screen.

the TV/VCR is set to TEXT mode. To clear

screen, select [CAPTIONt],
[CAPTION2] or [OFF].

Make sure:

• Use the remote control for
this procedure•

I:he.,s tile FFWD o_ REW

r_q : -"

buiton until your desired
caption menu appea_s,

([CAPTION1 ], [CAPTION2}.

• • h. • _•_ _ ._

[TFXT1] or [TEXT2])

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using the
,-, _D o_ REW button. Press the MENU button

to return, to lV mode.

The On-Screen Display wilt disappear after 5

seconds•

• This is also true when the MUTE button is
pressed, and when the PAUSE/STILL button

_spressed while recording•

• If there is a power failure of any kind, the

unit will retain its memory for this feature.

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Selection Rating Category Explanations I

V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children
from watching inappropriate material on TV.

V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming
(except for news and sports programs, unedited

movies on premium cable channels, and Emer-
gency Broadcast System signals), then denies
access to programming if the prograrn's rating

meets the limitations you select. In this case,

"PROTECTED PROGRAM by ,." message

appears on the TV screen.

To block ratings, follow the steps below.

• Programming may be rated by the Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA) ot

according to the Television Parental Guide-

lines. In order to block any inappropriate

programming, set your limits in both places

(MPAA RATING and TV RATING).

Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to "V-CHIP
SET UP".

Then, press the F.FWD

_d _ N L+¸

_IMEF_ _'ROGRAMM_NG

PICTdPF UONTRO_

SF f ] ING LLOCK

CHANNEL S_T UP

USER S _Eq UP

_ V CHIF' SEl Ij;,

!ANGUAG{! [ENG_ ISHJ
CA +fiON [QFF[

ZERO RETURN
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button.

SET

VCHi P UP

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to

I _. T 7 RATING

MPAA R,_TING

"TV RATING".
Then, press the F.FWD

I

button.

TV-Y Appropriate for all children

TV Y7

Apptopr+ate for children seven and
older

TV-G General Audience

TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested
TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14

TV-MA Mature audience only

When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or
TV-MA and you press the F.FWD button, the sub-

ratings wil! appear on the TV screen.
if you select the _ating category (example:

TV-PG) and turn it [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the sub-
ratings (example: V for Violence) will turn
[BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically.

You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK] or
[VIEW] individually when the rating category is

set to [BLOCK]. To set the sub-ratings individu-
ally, follow the steps below.

• When you select [TV-Y7]:
Press the STOP or PLAY

button to select

"FV" (Fantasy Violence). ,.,, ;,L__+I

Then, press the F.FWD i
button to select [BLOCK]

or [VIEW]. '_--...........

When you select [TV-PG], [TV-14] or
[TV-MA]:

Press the STOP or PLAY
button to select

"D"(Suggestive Dialog),
"L"(Coarse Language),

+'S"(Sexual Situation), or
"V"(Violence). Then,

i BLOCK
TV PG [BLOCK[BL_cKBLBLOCKcK/

\_

press the F.FWD button to select [BLOCK] or
[VIEW].

NOTE: When you select [TV-MA], "D" does not

appear on the TV screen.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to your

desired item.
Then, press the F.FWD

button to select [BLOCK] or
[WEW].

/- ....

I _. [_, , [vlFw I

V y'_ , [VIFW!

l rv (_ iVl_Wi

• The sub-ratings which
are set to [BLOCK]

appear next to the rating

category in the TV RAT-
ING menu.

Press the MENU button to return to original
mode,

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4••.,-•*__• _,1=.tj_4_ _ i •j_

Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

r ,

Press the MENU button•
Press the PLAY or STOP

':,_A_:NFi _4_r ill'

button to point to "V-CHIP
SET UP".

Then, press the F.FWD

•¸,1¸ •

button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to "MPAA

i

RATING".
Then, press the F.FWD

button.

f ....

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to your _v,E,,,,

desired item. , .-,

Then, press the F.FWD

F ;
N( t

i X rUL _L:K]

button to select [BLOCK] or "
[VIEW].

Press the MENU button to return to original
mode

Selection Rating Category Explanations

G General Audience
PG

PG-13
R

Parental Guidance suggested.

iUnsujtab!Q for c:hi!dren under 13
Restricted; under 17 requires

accompanying parent or adult

guardian

NC-17

X

iNo one under 17 admitted

Mature audience only

• When you select the rating category and turn
it to [BLOCK], all the higher ratings will turn to

[BLOCK] automatically, and all the lower rat-
ings will turn to [VIEW] automatically.

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9FO6

Make sure:

• TV/VCR power rnust be turned on.

If the erase+protection tab has been removed
the TV/VCR will start playback automatically

2) Press it again and the TViVCR will now
search in super high speed (in the LP / SLP

modes only).
NOTE: Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode

will display a noise bar on the TV screen and
the picture may appear in Black and White

This is normal•

3) Press the PLAY bu_oH [o return to normal speed

_ _i ' .....

Press the PLAY button.

Press the STOP button
when playback is completed.

• Tracking adjustment will be set automatically
(Digital Tracking flJnction) when you start

playback.

• However when playing prerecorded tapes or
tapes recorded on units other than your own.

noise lines (black and white streaks) may
appear on the playback picture. If this occurs,

you can adjust the tracking control manually
by pressing the CHANNEL UP or DOWN

button until the streaks disappear. To return to
the DTR function, stop the tape once and start
playback again•

Yo{: can view a still piclure _)nthe 1V (Still mode)
screen during playback• P_ess the PAUSE/STILL

button during playback Tapes recorded in the
SLP mode will show the least amount el lines

Press the PLAY button to return to playback.
NOTE:

,J Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and

white streaks or dots) on the screen• This is normal•

If the tape was onginally recorded in SP or LP
mode. the still picture will be black and white

tn addition to the "noise" lines•
This is not a fault of the machine, but

merely a by-product of the technology
involved in producing a TV/VCR with 2

video heads.

• If it is left in the Pause mode for more than five
minutes, the TV!VCR will automatically switch

to the Stop mode.

This feature allows you to reposition or reduce
the noise lines of a still picture.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button so that the noise
lines change position on the screen and you can see

the picture in itsentirety without distracting noise lines.

NOTE: This feature can be activated ONLY when

viewing a tape recorded in the SLP mode. If the
tape was originally recorded in the SP or LP mode,

the still picture may appear in black and white in
addition to the "noise bars"• This is normal.

This feature is very useful in finding or skipping

ever a particular scene on a tape• In this mode.

the sound will be muted•

1) You may view a video tape at high speed in
either a forward or reverse direction by

pressing the F.FWD or REW button
(in the SP / LP / SLP modes)•

In the Pause/Still mode only, when the picture

begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture

by pressing the CHANNEL UP or DOWN button•
NOTE: If there are video noise lines on the

screen, reposition or reduce them.

Refer to "NOISE LINE REDUCTION".

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Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure,

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

• Insert a prerecorded tape.

• Before playback, follow steps below•

This function enables you to irrlprove the picture

quality when playing back worn cassettes such
as rented tapes

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to "USER'S
SET UP".

Then, press the F,FWD

" , Press the PLAY or STOP

,_;_.,_,-_N_< i button to point to "USERS

,:..,._ ,_].... SET UP".

_ S[ _S_t; Up

<H,PSEr_ Then. press the F.FWD

_pTI _N _FF

.'_ ,_,P, i button

NME 51 ,M h

button•

'_ " .... button to point to ,,_._: r_.

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to point to "RENTAL".

_UTG _il URN i_H!

Press the F.FWD or REW

button until [ON] appears.

\ .

The TV/VCR allows you to repeat a tape
indefinitely without using the PLAY button.

q here are two selections for Repeat Playback•
ALL REPEAT: Repeat playback from the

beginning to the end of the tape.
BLANK REPEAT: Repeat playback from the

beginning to a blank part, which is blank for more
than 10 seconds.

Press the MENU button•

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Press the PLAY or STOP .

"REPEAT PLAY".
Press the F.FWD or REW

button repeatedly until your
desired selection [ALL] or

[BLANK] appears.

Press the MENU button to return to the TV mode.

Press the PLAY button to start playback.

"RENTAL PLAYI_" appears.

• Once you select the Rental mode, it stays in
effect even after you turn off the TV/VCR.

Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using the
F.FWD or REW button on the remote

control• Press the MENU button to return to TV

mode.

If there is a power failure of any kind, the unit

will retain its memory for this feature.

Press the MENU button to return to the TV mode.

Press the PLAY button to start the Repeat Play,
"REPEAT PLAYI_" appears•

• Once you select the Repeat Play mode,
it stays in effect even after you turn off the

TV/VCR.

• If the Rental mode is set [ON], the "RENTAL
PLAYI_" display has priority•

Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using the
F.FWD or REW button on the remote

control• Press the MENU button to return to TV

mode.

If there is a power failure of any kind, the unit
will retain its memory for this feature.

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Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

• Insert a tape.

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Use thisfunctiontomark a pointon thetapethatyou

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NOTE: You cannot mark a blankspoton the

tape.

Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning
point you want to review

Press the COUNTER RESET button repeatedly.

• This function will not operate without a tape in
the TV/VCR.

To skip a program that is 2 hours and 50 minutes

of tape length, in either direction, from the

present tape position.

Press the TIME SEARCH button (with each push

tt will increase by !0 mimJtes).

OR

Press the MENU button
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to "TIME
SEARCH".

Then, press the F.FWD

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Press the REC or PLAY button

Press the STOP button when recording or

playback is completed.

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"ZERO RETURN".

Then, press the F.FWD

button.
The counter will appear on the TV screen.

The tape will automatically stop when the
counter returns to 0:00:00.

Press the PLAY button to view tape.

This function advances the tape to a specific
position when you enter the amount of playback

time you want to skip.

NOTE:

• Time Search can be set up to a maximum of 9
hours 50 minutes (9:50) by 10 minutes at a

time.

• This function will not operate in recording
mode.

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button until your desired
time appears.

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(Example: "2:50" stands for

2 hours 50 minutes)

If you wish to cancel the Time Search at this
point, press the MENU button.

Press the REW or F.FWD button.
The TVNCR will rewind or fast forward to the

specified point.
The time counts down as the searching

progresses. When 0:00 is reached, the tape wil!
star_ playback automatically.

Press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR

or the remote control. This will delete the

selected time.

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Make sure:

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place• (If necessary, rewind or fast forward
the tape to the point you want to begin recording•)

You can ONLY watch the same TV program
that is being recorded.

Press the PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily

stop recording .... ,,:

Press the PAUSE/STtLL or

Press the number buttons
on the remote control or the
CHANNEl._ UP or DOWN

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button.
Remember: If the TV/VCR is

connected to a cable box or
satellite box, the TV/VCR

must be on CH3 or CH4. Then the channel to be
recorded must be selected on the cable box or

satellite box.

REC button to =esume
recording.

NOTE:

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• After five minutes, the TViVCR will
automatically switch to the Recording mode to

prevent tape damage.

• If "CLOSED CAPTION [ON]" is selected, the
On-Screen Display will appear for 5 seconds.

then disappear.

Press the SPEED button to
select the desired tape

speed (SP/SLP).

Press the REC button.

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Press the STOP button when recording is
completed.

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This function enables you to set a recording

length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button

on the TV/VCR.

Make sure:

• TV/VCR power must be turned on.

• Insert a cassette tape with its erase
prevention tab in place (If necessary, rewind
or fast forward the tape to the point you want

to begin _ecording.)

NOTE:

• This function CANNOT be done front the
remote control

• Recording starts immediately when the
REC/OTR button is pressed.

• When the REC/OTR button is pressed 18
times, the TV/VCR returns to the Normal

Recording mode.

• To stop the OTR operation, press the STOP
button on the TV/VCR or on the remote
controi.

• To show the rema+ning time, press the
DISPLAY button on the remote control so that

"OTR" appears on the TV screen. (It will show
up momentarily then disappear.)

• Recording stops when 0:00 is reached,

• Please note that in the SLP mode. maximum
recording time, is 8 hours using a T-160 or 6

hours using T-120 tape.

• If the tape runs out before the end time, the

TV/VCR will switch to the Stop mode

immediately, ejects the tape and turns itself off.

Press the number buttons on the remote control

or the CHANNEL UP or DOWN button.

Remember: If the TV/VCR is connected to a

cable box or satellite box, the TV/VCR must be
on CH3 or CH4, then the channel to be recorded

is selected on the cable box or satellite box,

Press the SPEED button to select the desired

tape speed (SP/SLP).

Press the REC/OTR button

once to begin recording.

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Press twice to set recording length to 30 minutes.
Each additional push of the button will increase

the recording time by 30 minutes, up to a total of
480 minutes.

Push(es) Display Recording length

1 push (Begin Recording)

2 pushes 0:30 30 minutes
3 pushes 1:00 60 minutes

17 pushe< _:00 480 minutes

Unauthorized recordings
of copyrighted video tapes may be an

infringement of copyright laws.
Connect your _[V,'VCR and a Source (Playing) VCR

using tile following diagram.

[The TV/VCR]

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or camcorder]

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1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the
Source (Playing) VCR or camcorder.

2) Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want
to record over, into the TV/VCR's cassette

compartment.

3) Press the SPEED button on remote control for
the TVNCR to select the desired recording

speed (SP/SLP).

4) Press the CHANNEL UP or DOWN button on
the TV/VCR until "AUX" appears on the
screen.

5) Press the REC button on the TV/VCR

6) Begin playback of the tape in the source
(Playing) VCR or camcorder.

NOTE: For best results during copying, use the
TV/VCR's front panel controls whenever

possible. The remote control might affect the
source (Playing) VCR's playback operation,

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You may set the TV/VCR to start and end a
recording while you are away. You can set 8

programs to record on specific days, daily or
weekly within a 1 year period.

The example to the right shows how to set the
timer to record channel 7 oil May 6th. 1999 from
7:30 PM to 8:50 PM at SP tape speed.

Make sure:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• If a cable or satellite converter is connected to the
TVNCR, you must set the channel you want to

record on the converter (The TVNCR should
always be set to channel 3 or 4).

• Clock must be set to the correct time and date
before setting the timer.

• TV/VCR must be turned on to program it.

• Insert a cassette tape with its erase
prevention tab in place. If necessary, rewind

or fast forward the tape to the point at which
you want to begin recording.

Avoid overlapping of programs
Programs with overlapping starting times may

result in some of the programs not recording.
When programs overlap:

• The program with the earliest starting time

has recording priority.

• Once the program with the earliest starting

time finishes, recording then proceeds
according to the sequence in which the

programs were entered.

• In the example below, the first 11/2 hours of

Program 3 were not recorded. The first

half-hour was pre-empted by Program 2,
which had the earliest starting time. The next

hour was pre-empted by Program 1, which

was the first program entered into the record-

ing sequence.

Recording Sequence

Program 1 i

10:00AM-11:00AM i

Program 2 [ ]

9:00AM-10:00AM
Program 3 [ : l

9:30AM-12:00PM , .

9:00AM tO:OOAM 11:00AM 12:00PM

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Press the MENU button

Confirm "TIMER

PROGRAMMING" is
pointed to by pressing the

PLAY button.

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Then press the F.FWD button.

• If you have not yet set the clock, "MANUAL
CLOCK SETTING" appears If so. follow steps

[3] to [8] on page !6 Then set the timer
recording.

Press the PLAY or STOP
button to select the desired

program position

it.

Then, press the F.FWD
bLrtton.

Press the PLAY or STOP

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button until the desired

channel number appears, i "-'

(Example: CH7)
Then, press the F.FWD L /

button.
Remember: If the TV/VCR is connected to a

cable box or satellite box. the TV/VCR must be
on CH3 or CH4, then the channel to be recorded

is selected on the cable box or satellite box.

TrMER PROGRAMMING

For ONCE recording : c._AT_ BEGINEND

Press the PLAY (up) ,.., :r _ .

button until the desired .......

date appears. (Example:

"5/06" for May 6th). Then. "
press the F,FWD button.

For EVERY DAY recording : To record a TV
program at the same time on the same channel
every day (Example: f" ,,M_r,pn_,_,,._,._,._

Monday through Sunday). CHDATEBEGINFN{)

Press the STOP (down)

button until "EVRY DAY" ,.,, ..... ;

appears.
Then, press the F.FWD \

button,

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For WEEKLY recording : To record a TV program
at the same time on the same channel every week

(Example: every Monday). S T._,,_,_..............

Press the STOP (down)
button until "EVRY" ana

your desired day of the
week appear together

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Then. press the F.FWD

button•

Press the PLAY or STOP
button until the desired hour

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appears
(Example:" 7. PM" fo_

7:30PM)
Then. press the F.FWD button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button until the desired
minute appears.

(Example: "30" for 7:30PM)
Then, press the F.FWD

button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

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button until the desired hour
appears. (Example: "8, PM"

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for 8:50PM)
Then, press the F.FWD

button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button until the desired

minute appears.
(Example: "50" for 8:50PM)

Then, press the F.FWD

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button.

Press the PLAY or STOP

button until the desired tape
speed appears.

(Example: SP)

Press the F.FWD or REW button• The program is
now completed•

,, To set another program, repeat steps [2] to [10].

• Press the MENU button to return to original mode.

Press the PWR button to set automatic timer
recording. The TIMER REC indicator lights up.

• You must turn off the TV/VCR to activate
automatic timer recording

If power is not turned off and you continue
,,;_atching TV. "TIMER REC STANDBY" starts

flashing on the TV screen 2 minutes before
the programmed start time.

NOTE:Any timer recording that is in progress
while you perform the following adjustments will

continue recording undisturbed.
To set the schedule of a timer recording forward:

t) !t television is OFF, press the PWR button to

turn it ON.
Press the MENU button• Use the PLAY or

2)

STOP button to move selection arrow to
TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press the F.FWD

button to enter the TIMER PROGRAMMING
screen.

3) Press the REC button once to enter the
adjustment mode, then use the PLAY or

STOP button to select the recording you want

to adjust.

4) Press the REC button to set the scheduled
BEGIN and END time forward 10 minutes.

Each additional press will set the time forward
another 10 minutes• (If you choose a
recording currently in progress, the BEGIN

time will not be affected•) While performing
this procedure, you may cancel the new
setting and return to the original one by

pressing the PAUSE/STILL button.

NOTE:If you choose a recording currently in
progress, the recording speed will automatically

be set to SLP to preserve tape length.
5} Press the F.FWD or REW button to exit the

adjustment mode. Then press the MENU but-
ton to exit the TIMER PROGRAMMING

screen.

6) If desired, press the PWR button to turn the
television OFF.

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TOCORRRC3"A _'RO(_r:b"'_,

• While setting a program; press the REW
button to go back one step and enter the correct

numbers using the PLAY or STOP button•

• After setting a program;

1) Press the PWR button.

2) Repeat steps [1] - [2] on page 27.

3) Press the F,FWD button (or press the REW

button to go back one step) until the part you
want to correct begins flashing, then make the

changes pressing the PLAY or STOP button.

4) Press the PWR button to set automatic timer

recording.

• If the erase-prevention tab is removed, the
cassette will be ejected when the PWR button

is pressed to off.

• If the tape runs out before the end time, the
TV!VCR will switch to the Stop mode

immediately, and the tape will be ejected.

With this function, after timer recording is
finished, the tape will automatically rewind to the
start of the recorded program(s).

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• After setting a program;

1) Press the PWR button.

2) Repeat steps [1] - [2] on page 27 and select
a program you want to cancel.

3) Press the COUNTER RESET button.

4) Press the MENU button to return to TV mode,

• While recording is in progress;

1) Press PWR button.

2) Press the STOP/EJECT button on the

TV/VC R.

1) Press the PWR button so that the REC
indicator goes off.

2) Press the MENU button.

3) Confirm "TIMER PROGRAMMING" is pointed
to.

4) Press the F.FWD button. The details of
programs appear on the TV screen.

5) Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

AUTO TIMER RECORDING REMINDERS:

• Make sure the channel you want to record is
properly set in advance.

• It is not necessary to press the REC button for
timer recording.

• Recording begins automatically at the Start
time.

• If you are recording using a Timer mode, you
cannot operate the unit manually.

• The erase-prevention tab on the cassette

must be in place (or you must put tape over

the hole).

Press the MENU button.
Press the PLAY or STOP

button to point to "USER'S
SET UP".

Then. press the F.FWD

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Press the PLAY or STOP
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Press the F.FWD or REW
button until [ON] appears.

When ail the timer recordings are completed, the
TV/VCR will rewind to the beginning of the

recorded program(s).
NOTE:

• If you press the PWR button while tape is
rewinding, the Auto Return will stop.

Press the PLAY button.

Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using the
F.FWD or REW button.

If there is a power failure of any kind, the unit
will retain its memory for this feature.

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The Wake Up Timer function turns on the

TV/VCR after a desired period of time without
using the PWR button.

NOTE:

• Use the remote control for this procedure.

• Clock must be set to the correct time before
setting the timer.

• If you want to select [TAPE], you must inset1 a
cassette tape in the TV/VCR The tape will
start playback automatically on your desired

time.

Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP
button once, and confirm

"ON/OFF" is pointed to.
Press the F.FWD or REW

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button until [ON] appears.

The Sleep Timer function turns off the TV/VCR
automatically after a desired period of time.

NOTE:

• This function does not operate during
Recording mode.

Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button on the
remote control until "SLEEP TIMER" appears

Press the PLAY, STOP.
F.FWD or REW button until

your desired sleep time
appears.

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Each additional push wilt increase the time by 30

minutes up to 120 minutes.
Press the MENU button to exit the Sleep Timer

setting.

Press the PLAY or STOP ,_
button until it points to r

"TV/TAPE". I i
Press the F.FWD or REW

button, and select [TV) or
[TAPE).

Press the PLAY or STOP
button until it points to

"TIME".

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Press the F.FWD or REW
button until your desired wake up time appears.

Each additional push will increase (or decrease)

the time by 10 minutes.

Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.

Repeat step [1] but select [OFF].

Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button on the
remote control until "SLEEP TIMER" appears.

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Then, press the PLAY, STOP, RFWD or" REW
button and select [OFF].

To view the time left for sleep timer press the
WAKE UP/SLEEP button twice; then press the

MENU button to exit the sleep timer setting.

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t Wipe the front panel and other exterior

surfaces of the TV/VCR with a soft cloth
immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.

• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray
insecticide liquid near the TV/VCR.

Such chemicals may cause damage and
discoloration to tile exposed surfaces.

,, Playback picture may become blurred ot

interrupted while the TV program reception is
clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after

long periods of use or the usage of rental or

worn tapes can cause this problem

If a streaky or snowy picture appears during
playback, the heads of your TV/VCR may

need to be cleaned.

t. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and

purchase a good quatity VHS Video Head
Cleaner

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the
problem, consult the nearest Sears Service

Center. Professional video head cleaning

requires highly technical attention.

NOTES:

• Remember to read the instructions included
with the head cleaner before use.

• Clean heads only when problems occur.

• Should your TV/VCR become inoperative, do
not try to correct the problem by yourself.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Turn off, unplug the power cord. and take the
unit to the nearest Sears Service Center

To locate the nearest Sears Service Center,
call 1-800-488-1222

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

No power•

No picture and sound.

No picture or poor picture on
TV/VCR

No sound or poor sound•

Timer recording is not possible.

Cannot go into Record mode.

Playback picture has some video

noise lines.

No picture but the audio is OK in

playback.

No operation by infrared Remote
Control.

Video or color fades in and out

when making a copy of avideo tape.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet•

• Make sure the power is turned on.

• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.

• Check antenna connection.

• Perform channel set-up again.

• Adjust direction or replace antenna•

• Adjust picture controls

• Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.

• Press the MUTE button to restore sound.

• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly•

• Make sure the power is off.

• Make sure the TV/VCR clock is set correctly,

• Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If necessary,
cover the hole with plastic tape.

• Adjust tracking control for a better picture using the CHANNEL
UP or DOWN button on the TV/VCR

• Head cleaning may be necessary.
Refer to "HEAD CLEANING" on page 31.

• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet,

• Check batteries in remote control•

• You can not copy a copyrighted video tape. You are

experiencing copy guard protection.

CLOSED-CAPTION

PROBLEM

TViVCR is showing captions that

are misspelled.

TV/VCR will not show the text in
its entirety or there is a delay of

what is being said.

Captions are scrambled with
white boxes on the TV screen.

Program guide listed a TV show

as being closed-captioned but

none of the captions were

displayed.

Prerecorded video tape does not
show any captions, The tape box

mentions it being closed-captioned.
TV screen shows a black box on

certain channels.

POSSIBLE REMEDY

• You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by

the closed-captioning production company may pass through

uncorrected. A prerecorded program will not show any
misspelled words because of the normal time available for

editing the captions.

• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual
dialogue are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning

production companies can display dialogue to a maximum of
220 words per minute. If a dialogue exceeds that rate,

selective editing is used to insure that the captions remain

up-to-date with the current TV screen dialogue.

• Interference caused by building, power lines, thunderstorms,
etc. may cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear.

• Broadcasters may at times use a time compression process to

speed up the actual program so that additional advertising

time can be given. Since the decoder cannot read the

compressed information, captions will be lost.

• The video tape was either an illegal copy or the tape

duplicating company accidentally left out the captioning signals
during the copying process.

• You are in the TEXT mode. Select CAPTION mode to

CAPTION [OFF].

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