Zenith TVSC2040F Owner’s Manual
Operating Guide
& Warranty
20" Color TV/VCR Combination
TVSC2040F
TABLE OF CONTENTS
M IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................ 3
• SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 5
• SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................. 5
M PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6
Location ................................. 6
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire ...6
CAUTION ................................ 6
• FEATURES .............................. 7
• VIDEO CASSEI-I'E ........................ 8
• OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .... 9
i PREPARATION FOR USE .................. 11
Antenna/Cable Connections ................. tt
Installing the Batteries ..................... 12
External Input Mode ....................... 12
• SET UP FOR USE ........................ 13
Channel Set Up for the First Time ............ 13
Deleting (or Adding) Channel ............... 13
Channel Set Up Again ..................... 14
Selecting the Language .................... 14
Daylight-Saving Time ...................... 14
Clock Set Up (Auto / Manual) ................ 15
M ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .................... 17
• SPECIAL FEATURES ..................... 17
Degaussing ............................. 17
Real Time Tape Counter .................... 17
Auto Rewind-Eject ........................ 17
• TV OPERATION ......................... 17
Watching a TV Program .................... 17
Game Mode ............................. 17
Picture Control ....................... _'i. '.18
Closed Caption System ...................... 18
V-CHIP Set Up ..... _..................... 19
M PLAYBACK ............................. 21
Normal Playback ......................... 21
Tracking Adjustment ....................... 21
Slow Motion ............................. 21
Picture Search ........................... 21
Still Picture .............................. 21
Vertical Hold Control ....................... 21
• SPECIAL PLAYBACK ..................... 22
Rental Playback .......................... 22
Auto Repeat Playback ..................... 22
U SEARCH ............................... 23
Zero Return ............................. 23
Time Search ............................. 23
Index Search ............................ 24
• RECORDING ............................ 25
NormalRecording ........................ 25
SkippingUnwanted
Scenes DuringRecording................... 25
OTR (OneTouchRecording) ................ 26
Copyinga Video Cassette
(Requires a VCR or cam,corder) .............. 26
ITIMER ................................. 27
Automatic "i3merRecording ................. 27
Timer ProgramExtension ................... 28
AutoReturn ............................. 29
Wake Up Timer .......................... 30
Sleep Timer ............................. 30
• MAINTENANCE .......................... 31
• TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............... 32
FULL 90 DAYWARRANTY
For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in
this TVNCR 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 TVNCR 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.
Sears 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 moisture.
This symbol indicates that dangerous
r
The above CAUTION is located on the back of the _/NCR cabinet.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.
This symbo_ indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions-Read all safety and operating
instructions before operatingthisappliance.
2. Save Instructions-Save these safetyand
operatinginstructionsforfuture reference.
3. Heed Warnings-Adhere to all warningsand
cautionsonthe applianceand in thisoperating
guide.
4. Follow Instructions-Follow all safetyand
operationinstructions.
5.Cleaning-Unplug TVNCR from the walloutlet
before cleaning.Do not useliquidcleaners or
aerosolcleaners. Use a dampclothforcleaning.
6.Attachments-Do not useattachmentsnot
recommendedby theTVNCR manufactureras
theymay cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not usethisTVNCR near
water,for example, near a bathtub,wash bowl,
kitchensink,or laundry tub, ina wet basement, or
neara swimmingpool.andthe like.
8. Acceesories-Do not place this TVNCR on an
unstablecart, stand,tripod,bracket,or table. The
TVNCR may fall, causingsedousinjuryto
someone, and seriousdamage tothe appliance.
Use onlywitha cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table
recommendedby themanufacturer, or soldwith
the "FVNCR.Any mountingof the appliance should
follow the manufacturer'sinstructionsand should
usea mountingaccessoryrecommendedby the
manufacturer.Anapplianceand cart combination
should be moved withcare.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING !
9.Ventilation-There are slots and openings in the
T'v'NCR cabinet toprovideventilationandprotectit
from overheatingThese openings must not be
blocked or covered. Do notplace theTVNCR on
a bed, sofa, rug,or similarsurfacethatwillcause
the ventilationopeningsto be blocked.Never place
the TVNCR nearor over a radiatoror heatregister.
Never placethe TV/VCR in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rackunlessproper
ventilation space is provided for it according to the
instructions in this owner's manual.
10. Power Sources-This TVNCR 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.ForTVNCRs
intendedto operatefrom batterypower,or other
sources, refer to theoperatinginstructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization-This TVNCR is
equippedwith a polarized alternating-current line
plug(a plug havingone bladewiderthan the
other).This plug will fit intothe poweroutletonly
one way.Thisis a safetyfeature. If youare unable
to insertthe plugfully into the outlet,try reversing
the plug.Ifthe plugshouldstillfail to fit, contact
your electricianto replaceyourobsoleteoutlet. Do
net defeat the safetypurposeof the potadzad 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 TVNCR plug and cord-exit
points clear of contact with other items.
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FfGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATtONAL ELECTRtCAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
NEC NATIONALELECTRICALCODE
S2898A
CLAMP
LEADIN
WIRE
,ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS
/_EC S{GTIONBIQ-211
13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside
antennaor cablesystem isconnectedto the
TVNCR, be sure the antennaorcable systemis
groundedso as toprovidesome protectionagainst
voltagesurges and built-upstaticcharges,Article
810 of the National ElectricalCode, ANSI/NFPANo.
70, providesinformationwithrespectto proper
groundingofthe mastand supportingstructure,
groundingofthe lead-inwire to an antenna
dischargeunit,size ofgroundingconductors,
locationof antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto
groundingelectrodes,and requirementsforthe
groundingelectrode.(Fig. A)
14.Lightnlng-Dudng a lightningstorm,orbefore
leavingit unattendedand unusedfor a longperiod
oftime, unplugtheTVNCR from the wall outlet,
and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This
will prevent damage to the TVNCR from lightning
and power-surges.
15.Power Ltnes-An outsideantenna systemshould
not be locatedinthe vicinityofoverheadpower
tinesor other electrictightor powercircuits,or
where it can fall intopowerlinesorcircuits.When
installingan outsideantennasystem,extreme care
shoutd he taken to keep from touchingpower tines
or circuits,as contact with them might be fatal.
• 16.Overloading-Do not overload walt outlets and
extension cordsas this can result in a riskoffire or
electric shock.
17.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of
any kind into this TVNCR 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 TVNCR.
t8.Servleing-Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TVNCR
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
servicepersonnelunderthefollowing conditions:
a.Whenthe power-supplycord orplugis damaged
orfrayed.
b. If liquidhas beenspilled,or objectshave fallen
intothe TVNCR.
c. Ifthe TV/VCR has beenexposedto rainorwater.
d.lf the "I'VNCR does notoperatenormallyby
following the operatinginstructions.Adjustonly
those controlsthatare covered by the operating
instructions, as improperadjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore theTVNCR to its normal operation.
e.ft the TVNCR has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
f. When the TVNCR exhibits a distinct change in
performanceit needs to be serviced.
2O.Replacement Parts-Whenreplacement parts are
required, be sure the servicetechnician has used
replacement parts specifiedbythe manufacturer
that have the same characteristicsas the odglnal
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electdc shock, injuryto persons or other hazards.
21.Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this TVNCR, ask the service technician
to performroutine safety checks to determine that
the TVNCR is in proper operating condition.
22.Heat- This TVNCR product shouldbe situated
away fromheat eeumee such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves,or other products (including
amplifiers)that produce heat.
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The serial numberof thisproduct isfound on the back ofthe unit. Record the serial number and other
vital informationhere 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
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
CRT : 20 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
Tapespeed
SP : 33.40mm/sec.
LP : 16.67mm/sec.
SLP : 11.12mm/sec.
Tuner channel
TV VHF Low : #2-#6
"IV VHF High : #7-#13
TV UHF : #14~#69
CATV
VHF : 5A
MiD band : A5~A1, A-I
SUPER band : J~W
HYPER band : W+1-W+84
Terminals
Antenna input : VHFAJHF 75 ohms
unbalanced
Video input : RCA connector x 1
Audio input : RCAconnector x 1
Eaq0hone: 1/8" monaural (3.5 mm)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Video input level : 0.5-2,0Vp-p
Audio input level : -15dBs
Video S/N ratio : More than 46dB
Audio S/N ratio : More than 43dB
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Power requirement :
Power consumption :
Dimensions :
Weight :
AC 120V/60Hz
95W
H:25-13/32"(645mm)
W:22-9/32"(565mm)
D:22-11/16"(576mm)
62.8 Ibs (28.5 kg)
• Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice and without our legal
obligation,
_, As an ENERGY STAR®
determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STARe guidelines for
energy efficiency. ENERGYSTAR® is
a U.S. registered mark.
Partner, Sears has
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• RemoteControl - PartNo. N0126UD
• Two(2)AA Batteries
• To order a replacement Remote Control, call 1-800-366-7278,
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PRECAUTIONS
For safe operation and satisfactory performance
of your TVNCR, 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.
• For proper heat dissipation, avoid places with
insufficient ventilation. Do not block the
ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the
unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because
this will block the ventilation holes.
• Install unit in a horizontal position.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.
• Do not place the TVNCR near strong magnetic
fields.
• Avoid moving TV/VCR to locations where
temperature differences are extreme.
• 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 Sears Service Center for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the
TVNCR 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 TVNCR. Therefore when you suspect
that condensation has occurred inside the unit,
turn the POWER button ON and allow at least 2
hours for the unit to dry out.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Unauthorized recordingor use of broadcast
televisionprogramming, videotape, film or
othercopyrightedmaterial may violate
applicable copyrightlaws. Sears assumesno
responsibility for unauthorizedduplication,use,
or otheracts whichinfringeuponthe rightsof
copyrightowners.
FCC WARNING
Thisequipment may generate or useradio
frequency energy.Changes ormodificationsto
thisequipmentmaycause harmfulinterference
unlessthe modifications are expressly
approvedinthe instructionmanual.Do not
operatethisequipmentif an unauthorized
changeor modificationis made.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class S digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interferencein a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one ormore of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
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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FEATURES
• Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System-Four
heads ensure excellent picture quality and
special effects playback.
• Index Search-Fast-forwards to start o| next
recording.
• Slow Motion-View recorded program at slower
than normal speed. Control the playback speed
slowness by pressing the F.FWD button to go
faster, or the REW button to go slower.
• Infrared remote control
• Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable
In English or Spanish
• Real time counter-
This shows the elapsed recording or playback
time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
The "-" indication will appear when the tape is
rewound further than the tape counter position
"0:00:00".
• 181 channel capability PLL frequency
synthesizer tuner with direct station call-
A converter may be necessary to view
scrambled cable channels.
• Auto Clock Setting-
Allows you to set the Clockfunction from a PBS
broadcast station.
• Closed caption system-
You may view specially labeled (cc) "IV
programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes,
etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display
added to the program.
• Game mode-
Automatically sets external input mode and
allows TVNCR display to be suitable for use
with "IV games.
• Auto power on and off system-
Automatically turns on the TVNCR when you
insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind,
and ejects when the beginning of the tape is
reached.
• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is
reached-
This function doesn't occur when using timer
recording.
• 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.
• Auto Head Cleaner-Automatically cleans
video heads as you insert or remove a
cassette.
• Zero Return-
The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by
rewinding or fast-forwarding.
• StiU-
"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close
viewing of a particular scene, Only tapes
recorded in SLP mode will show a fairly clear
picture.
• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)-
Automatically adjusts the tracking for each tape
you play.
• Rental play mode--
Improves playback picture quality from worn
tapes, such as rental tapes.
• Auto repeat-
Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without
pressing the PLAY button.
• Time search-
Let you set the TV/VCR to advance the tape by
entering the desired playback time you want to
skip.
• OTR (One Touch Recording)-
Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes
is possible at the push of the REC/OTR button.
• 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly
Timer Recording)-
The built-in timer allows you to record up to 8
programs at different times on different channels
up to 1 year in advance. The Daily timer allows
recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and
the Weekly timer a_lows recording to be made
once a week up to the end of the tape.
• Auto return-
After timer recording isfinished, the TVNCR
can return to the beginning of the recording.
• Wake up/Sleep timer-
Allows you to have the TVNCR automatically
turn on or off at a desired time.
• Timer Program Extension-
Allows you to shift the time schedule for
automatic timer recording.
• V-CHIP-
Enables parents to prevent their children from
watching inappropriate material on TV.
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VIDEO CASSETTE
This TVNCR will operatewithany cassette that has the _ mark. For best results,we recommend
the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
PRECAUTIONS
• Avoid moisture. 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 TVNCR 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 least 2 hours for 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.
TAPE SPEEDS
You maychoose to recordattwo different tape
speeds:
• SP-Standard Play
• SLP- Super Long Play
The tablebelow shows the maximum
recording/playback time usingT60, T120 or T160
tapes ineach mode,
Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time
Type of
tape T60 T120 T160
SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours
SLPmode 3hours 6hours 8 hours
NOTE: You can playback a tape recorded in LP
(Long Play) mode.
INSERTING A CASSETTE
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 until cassette is drawn
into the TV/VCR.
Once cassette is fully inserted, the TV/VCR will
automatically turn on.
CORRECT WRONG
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1) With theTVNCR in the Stop mode, press the
EJECT button on the remote control,or press
the STOP/EJECT button onthe TVNCR. The
cassette will eject.
2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette
compartment.
3) Store the cassette in its case as shown.
ERASE PREVENTION
You can prevent accidental
erasing of recording by
breaking off the tab on the
back edge of the cassette.
If you decide to record on
the tape again, cover the
hole with plastic tape.
Transparent Tape
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
NOTES:
• We do not recommend that you use a "universal" remote control to operate this TVNCR. Not all 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.
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- REMOTE CONTROL -
1 EARPHONE(earphone) jack-
Connects to earphones (not supplied) for
personal listening. The size of jack is 1/8"
monaural (3.5ram).
2 AUDIO(audio) input jack-
Connect to the audio output jack of your audio
equipment, video camera or another VCR.
3 VIDEO(video) input jack-
Connect to the video output jack of your video
camera or another VCR.
4 STOP(stop/eject) button-
Press to stop the tape motion.
EJECT(stop/eject) button-
Press in the Stop mode to remove tape from
TVNCR (TVNCR Front panel only).
Select the setting modes from the on-screen
menu. Press to enter digits when setting
program. (For example: Setting clock or timer
program)
5 REW(rew) 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)
6 PLAY(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 clock or timer
program)
7 F.FWD(ff) 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 selection 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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