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1. 25 26 27 28 29 20 21 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on Press again to turn the TV VCR off Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 Allows direct access to any channel CALL Button Displays the present time day of the week channel counter speed selection and VCR mode if VCR is playing on the TV screen REC OTR Button Press once to start normal recording Additional presses activate One touch Timer Recording REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search SPEED Button Sets the tape speed for recording MENU Button Press to display the On Screen menu function PROGRAM Button Press to confirm the pro grammed timer recording and ON OFF timer SKIP SEARCH Button Press in the playback mode to search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes TV MONI Button Used to temporarily view a TV channel selected on the TV VCR while in the playback mode CHANNEL Up Down Buttons Press the Up button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory Press the Down button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory QUICK VIEW Button Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected MUTING Button Press to turn off the sound Press again to turn the sound back on F FWD Fast Forward B
2. 26 5A3B201A E P20 Back TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance MUTING button is depressed Check that MUTING button has not been pressed 11 4 02 12 43 PM NS T SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION TV shuts off TV station stopped broadcasting Tune new channel Sleep timer is set Set Sleep Timer to 0 OFF timer is set Cancel OFF timer TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captions Try another channel Closed caption is not activated TV signal is weak Check CATV connection of VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna The TV CAP TEXT button is not depressed Press the TV CAP TEXT button to turn on the closed caption RECORDING TV recording does not work The video cassette s erase prevention tab is broken off Place a piece of vinyl tape over the hole Timer recording does not Work The time is not set correctly Reset the present time The recording start end time is not Set correctly Reset the start end time The TIMER REC button has not been pressed The T REC indicator is not lit Press the TIMER REC but
3. 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR 2 Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact 3 Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP SP or SLP will appear on the screen 00 00 00 SP 4 Set the TV CATV option to the appropriate setting See page 16 TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels 5 Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or CHANNEL Up or Down button to select the channel to be recorded 6 Press the REC OTR button to begin recording Press the button again to stop recording after 30 minutes Each additional press of the REC OTR button will increase recording time as shown below up to a maximum of 5 hours will appear on the screen OTR 0 30 CH 012 Press Recording time NOTES Press the REC OTR once NORMAL REC button to increase the twice 0 30 time needed for recording 55s 1 00 See the chart right A times 1 30 To cancel OTR press simis 200 the STOP button The TV VCR channel imes 3 00 cannot be changed 7 times 4 00 during recording 8 times 5 00 9 times NORMAL REC TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on screen with the remote control The built in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month EXAMPLE Program a timer recording for 23rd day channel 007 CATV 7 00 9 30 PM Tape speed SLP L
4. OWNER S MANUAL MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS Memorex AC DC COMBINATION 13 COLOR TELEVISION AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER COMBINE TELEVISEUR COULEUR 13 ET MAGNETOSCOPE SUR LE CA CC MVT2139 Series A MVT2140 FRANCAIS ENGLISH ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code Si vous utilisez avec cet appareil une t l commande universelle autre que celle vendue avec ce t l viseur consultez la documentation accompagnant la t l commande universelle afin de connaitre le code num rique correspondant au t l viseur TV CATV MODE SELECTION SELECTION DU MODE TV CATV When shipped from the factory the TV CATV menu option is set to the CATV Cable Television mode If not using CATV set this menu option to the TV position Lorsque l appareil sort de l usine l option du menu TV CATV est r gl e au mode CATV c blodistribution Si vous n utilisez pas la c blodistribution choisissez l option TV VHS Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly Avant de mettre cet appareil en marche veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel 5A3B201A E COV 1 11 4 02 12 40 PM NS T CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER CEE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
5. COLOR TINT and SHARP NESS Automatic Playback Rewind Stop Eject When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab this TV VCR will automatically play back the cassette tape at the correct speed When a tape reaches its end during play back recording except during OTR and Timer Record and fast forward it will automatically stop rewind stop and eject the tape 11 4 02 12 41 PM FEATURES Programmable ON OFF Timer Allows you to automatically turn on or off the TV VCR at a set time Programmable TV Sleep Timer Operable from the remote control the TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically Automatic Repeat Play System When Auto Repeat option is turned on the TV VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly One touch Timer Recording OTR Simply by pressing the REC OTR button the TV VCR can be programmed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start Audio Video Input Output Jacks A VCR or other video device may be hooked up to this TV VCR for dubbing or playback purposes Skip Search When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control is pressed during playback the TV VCR will automatically search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes with each press of the SKIP SEARCH button and then return to normal playback 2 Speed Picture Search 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode 7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP 3 Spee
6. DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV VCR to another VCR or CONNECTION TO VCR Camcorder you can duplicate a previously recorded tape Make all connections before turning on the power Recording TV VCR 1 Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab intact into the TV VCR Insert a previously recorded cassette into the play back VCR or Camcorder Playback VCR 2 Press the INPUT SELECT button UNE 2 To VIDEO twice to select AUDIO VIDEO OUT input position The LINE 2 will appear on the screen To AUDIO OUT To Video In Audio In NOTE You can also use the rear AUDIO VIDEO Audio Video Cord not supplied LINE1 Jacks Select LINE 1 by pressing the INPUT SELECT buton CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a 3 Press the REC OTR button on the remote control of camcorder follow the camcorder manufacturer s instruc the TV VCR then press the PAUSE STILL button tong Atypical dubbing ROO below 4 Press the PLAY Button on the playback VCR then cesarean press the PAUSE STILL button Playback Camcorder 5 Press the PAUSE STILL buttons on both units D To AV Jack simultaneously to begin the duplicating process om NOTES It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the TV VCR for best result Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs films video cassettes and other materials may inf
7. UHF 14 69 CATV 14 36 A W m 37 59 AA W 60 85 AAA ye 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A VHF UHF In 75 ohms coaxial 1 1 2 x 2 1 2 8 ohm x 1 1 5W VHS 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System NTSC Color VHS 1 Track SP 33 35 mm sec LP 16 67 mm sec SLP 11 12 mm sec F FWD Approx 4 minutes 50 seconds REW Approx 2 minutes 30 seconds T 120 Cassette SP 3 amp 5 x Normal Speed LP 7 amp 9 x Normal Speed SLP 9 amp 15 x Normal Speed AC 120V 60Hz DC 12V 65 Watts AC 120V 54 Watts DC 12V W 14 1 4 x D 14 9 16 x 15 1 16 27 6 16 Video RCA 1V p p 75 ohm Audio RCA 8 dB 50K ohm 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Infrared Direct Access 2 x AAA batteries not supplied Remote Control Telescopic Antenna 12V DC Car Cord Specifications are subject to change without notice 28 5A3B201A E P20 Back 11 4 02 12 43 PM x o l o 2 5A3B201A 20 29 11 4 02 12 43
8. within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE presence of important operating and PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING maintenance servicing instructions in TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NOTE Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and ence in a residential installation This equipment gener receiver ates uses and can radiate radio frequency en
9. by pressing the VOLUME Up or Down button The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bars As the volume level increases so do the number of bars If the volume decreases the number of green bars also decreases 3 Set the TV CATV menu option to the appropriate position See page 16 VOLUME 32 TV VHF UHF Channels CATV CABLE TV Channels VHF UHF CATV CHANNELS TV CATV VHF VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF STD HRC IRC 14 69 14 36 W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 5 1 100 125 100 125 01 5 4 Press the Direct Channel selection buttons to select the channel TV mode direct channel selection When the TV CATV menu option is in the TV position all channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons for example to select channel 2 press 0 then 2 If you press only 2 channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds For channels 10 and above press the 2 digits in order CATV mode direct channel selection When the TV CATV menu option is in the CATV position channels can be selected as follows TO SELECT CATV CHANNELS 1 9 Press 0 twice then 1 9 as needed Example to select channel 2 press 002 10 12 Press O then the remaining 2 digits Example to select channel 12 press 012 13 99 Press the 2 digits in order Example to select channel 36 press 36 100 125 Press the 3 digits in order Example
10. dealership or an automotive service provider Note that you will be charged separately for installation work Use all of the components that come with this product only as directed Improper use of components can damage interior components or result in improper anchoring of components which creates the danger of accident and personal injury Improper installation creates the danger of fire and accident Take care so wires are not pinched between chassis parts by screws or by the seat as it slides on its rails etc Such conditions can cut wires and cause shorts creating the danger of accident electric shock and fire Avoid installation in areas subject to strong vibration and areas where secure anchoring cannot be achieved Components installed in such areas can work loose creating the danger of accident and personal injury Never install the TV VCR on the dashboard or in any other location where it obstructs forward vision Never attach the stand to the roof of your car Doing so creates the danger of the TV VCR falling down Never attach the stand to a sharply angled surface or to a surface that causes the TV VCR to face downwards Such installation can cause the TV VCR to fall Be sure to turn the ignition key of the car to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting wires and cables Failure to do so creates the danger of electric shock and personal injury 11 4 02 12 41 5A3B201A E P
11. factory preset levels CONTRAST 32 C MENTERIOANCEL MENU NOTE The On screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing the MENU button three times The settings can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen 19 5A3B201A E P12 19 19 11 4 02 12 43 PM 5A3B201A E P20 Back 20 ENS LOADING AND UNLOADING Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV VCR AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase preven tion tab intact the TV VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately E Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you An inverted video cassette cannot be inserted UNLOADING To unload a video cassette press the EJECT button on the remote control or press the STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR twice The first press will stop the tape in any mode The second press will eject the tape AUTOMATIC EJECT If the TV VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning AUTO REWIND FEATURE the tape will be ejected automatically See NOTE on page 21 NOTES Always eject the tape when not use The cassette tape can be ejected even if the POWER is OFF TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE After recording break off the erase prevention tab if you do not wish to record over the tape
12. is switched off during recording the TV set goes off and the VCR continues to record Press the STOP button to halt the recording and turn off the VCR The TV VCR Channel cannot be changed during recording 4 Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or CHANNEL Up or Down button to select the channel to be recorded m 5 Press the REC OTR button ue e and the channel number will appear on the screen and the REC OTR indicator will light TO STOP RECORDING Press the STOP button to stop recording W will appear on the screen TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY Press the PAUSE STILL button to avoid recording unwanted material will appear on the screen and the REC OTR indicator will blink on and off Press the PAUSE STILL button or the REC OTR button to continue the recording NOTE The PAUSE mode will be changed to STOP mode after five minutes to prevent damage to the tape NOTES AUTO REWIND FEATURE This TV VCR will automatically rewind the video cassette when the tape has ended except during OTR and Timer Record It will also eject the video cassette If the erase prevention tab is removed the tape will eject when the REC OTR button is pressed for recording 21 11 4 02 12 43 PM x o l o 2 ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTR The One Touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording EXAMPLE One touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes
13. menu option to OFF and set the clock manually DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually 1 Press the MENU button Press the SET TRACKING or buttonto 1758052857 E CH SET UP ABAUTO REPEAT ON OFF select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select one of the options then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button A SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU SYSTEM SET UP E CLOCK SET LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE E AUTO CLOCK ON OFF STANDARD TIME A DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME until the MENU screen is cleared ON ON formanual setting OFF forward one hour AUTO OFF for manual setting back one hour AUTO for automatic setting read XDS in the signal ENTER MENU When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually on the first Sunday in April you set to and on the last Sunday in October you set to OFF NOTES When shipped from factory the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option is set to AUTO position When the clock is not set Daylight Saving Time setting is not available When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your area always select OFF position in step 3 13 11 4 02 12 42 PM
14. minute then press the ENTER button 6 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the SET mode then press the MENU button repeatedly to return to the normal screen ON OFF TIMER W ON TIMER 7 00AM 12 MON FRI SET W ORC TIMER 100PM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER 7 00AM CH012 MON FRI SET CANCEL is J ENTER CANCEL MENU ON OFF TIMER WON TIMER 7 00AM CH012 MON FRI SET OFF TIMER V4 11 30PM SET ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTES To cancel OFF timer follow above steps 1 5 then press the SET TRACKING or button to select the CANCEL Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen To confirm the ON OFF TIMER Press the PROGRAM button twice to indicate the programs on the screen 11 4 02 12 43 PM IT COS 117 PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust COLOR them individually as follows Press the ENTER button until 1 To display the picture adjustment COLOR appears on the screen screen press the MENU button IMER REC set nen the M EE iud o Press the SET TRACKING or button to adjust the color intensity COLOR 0 L button to select the TV SET UP we RESET ONORE of the picture The control should be a URGES Sn m option then press the ENTER set when colors appear normal in button SHHENTERIMENU intensity and brilliance TINT 2 Press the SET TRACKING or
15. paper Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust Avoid places subject to strong vibration Use in horizontal flat position only Keep the unit away from flower vases sinks etc If liquids should be spilled into the unit serious damage will result If you spill any liquids into the unit unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use it again When you finish operating the unit always unload the cassette and turn off the power When you leave your home for a long time unplug the AC power cord To protect the unit from a lightning storm unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna 5A3B201A E P02 11 For a car equipped with air bags be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions whenever performing any electrical wiring work Incorrect wiring can cause the air bag system of a car to malfunction Never cut the insulation from the power supply lead in an attempt to draw power for another device Doing so can overload the current capacity of the lead creating the danger of fire and electric shock For proper installation and wiring special technical knowledge is required If you have any doubts about where to position or how to install components contact the retailer where you purchased the product your automobile
16. technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer HEAT The product should be situated away from heat Sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A 4 5A3B201A P02 11 4 D P ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 11 4 02 12 41 PM iA gt SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION INSTALL THE TV VCR IN YOUR CAR DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON SEE BELOW WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION When a cold
17. x o l o 2 You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings ON OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly EXAMPLE Setting the clock to 8 30 AM 26th SAT October 2002 1 Press the MENU button i enn ger Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the SYSTEM SETUP yore SET UP option then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the CLOCK SET option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET TRACKING button to set the month then press the ENTER button IENTER MENU SYSTEM SET UP I CLOCK SET APLANGUAGEIDIOMAILANGUE AUTO CLOCK ON OFF STANDARD TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU CLOCK SET sr 10 4 Set the day year and time as in VAR 20 step 3 ENTER CANCEL MENU After setting the clock time and date the time starts functioning automati cally P T Xm CLOCK SET TIME 8 30 AM iN ENTER CANCEL MENU 8 30 AM SAT NOTES After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug the time display will be lost In this case set the present time again if the Auto Clock did not set correctly To move cursor backward press the CANCEL button 14 5A3B201A E P12 19 14 IT COS 1 17 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING TV OPERATION 1 To turn on the TV VCR press the POWER button 2 Adjust the volume level
18. E CART WARNING 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 8A An appliance and cart symbol provided by RETAC All operating and use instructions should be followed combination should be 5 CLEANING moved with care Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Quick stops excessive Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only surfaces may cause 6 ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments as they may cause hazards 2 5A3B201A E P02 11 2 force and uneven the appliance and cart combination to overturn S3126A 11 4 02 12 41 PM iA e IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheat ing These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your a
19. HF CATV CHANNELS TV CATV VHF VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF STD HRC IRC 14 69 14 36 W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the TV CATV mode 4 Press the ENTER button to select the TV or CATV mode The arrow indicates the selected mode TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels 5 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET TRACKING or MENU button to select the CH SET UP YS 1 CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER AMUTDREPEAT ONOFF button 1 SYSTEM SET UP 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the AUTO CH MEMORY mode then press the ENTER button The TV VCR will begin memorizing all the chan nels available in your area Channel numbers will remain red until auto memorizing is complete 4 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared SET UP 8 TVPCATV INAUTO CH MEMORY E ADD DELETE H ENTER MENU ENTER MENU CH SET UP ANADD DELETE 11 4 02 12 42 MIT CO 117 TO MEMORIZE EEE ee TO SET THE ON TIMER TO ADD DELETE CHANNELS ADD DELETE CHANNELS 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET TRACKING or ae AMAUTO REPEAT ON POFF This feature allows you to have the TV VCR automati ca
20. O2 11 6 Never install the unit on the dashboard or in any other location where it obstructs forward vision Items that obstruct forward vision in a motor car may be illegal Also make sure that all components are installed where they do not interfere with operation of the steering wheel shift lever brake pedal etc for example under the driver s seat and where they do not endanger passengers Improper installation creates the danger of traffic accident and personal injury Make sure all cables are bundled together so they do not interfere with car operation as described in this manual Improperly installed cables create the danger of entangle ment with the steering wheel shift lever brake pedal etc IMPORTANT NOTES The unit is designed for use with a 12V DC automotive power supply Never use it in a truck bus or any other car that has a 24V power supply Be sure to stop your car in a safe area before watching or adjusting the TV VCR Operating the TV VCR for a long time with the engine of your car stopped can run down your car s battery Never leave the TV VCR in areas exposed to temperature extremes or strong direct sunlight Leaving it in a closed car in direct sunlight near a heater etc can cause deformation of the case Using this product in areas that are colder than 5 C 41 F or hotter than 40 C 104 F can result in poor image quality Never use benzene or other chemical agents for cleaning Chemic
21. Press the ENTER button until TINT TV SET UP button to select the PICTURE WONOFF TIMER appears on the screen then press option then press the ENTER E the SET TRACKING or button to button adjust the tint of the picture This TNT n determines how accurately the colors are reproduced by the TV Adjusting the tint for natural facial tone is the best method of BRIGHTNESS obtaining accurate color reproduction of the entire picture Press the ENTER button until BRIGHTNESS appears on the screen then press the SET TRACKING or button to adjust ENTER MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU SHARPNESS Press the ENTER button until the brightness of the picture When ena SHARPNESS appears on the the SET TRACKING button is GIENTERIGANCELNENY J screen then press the SET pressed the darker portions of the TRACKING or button to adjust SHARPNESS 0 picture become lighter the sharpness of the picture METRE CANGELAIENU CONTRAST CANCEL Press the ENTER button until CONTRAST appears on the screen then press the SET TRACKING or button to adjust the contrast of the picture Pictures look sharpest in the daytime bright light by increasing the contrast At night dim light the sharpest picture is obtained by reducing the contrast NOTE The CONTRAST default setting is set to maximum at the factory Pressing the CANCEL button while making picture adjustments will return all adjustments to the
22. Screwdriver Erase prevention tab TO RECORD AGAIN Cover the hole with adhesive tape Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette housing Adhesive tape 20 PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape TO START PLAYBACK Load a prerecorded tape When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab playback will start automatically Press the PLAY button to begin playback p will appear on the screen NOTE This TV VCR selects the playback tape speed SP LP or SLP automatically TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play W will appear on the screen TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW Rewind or EFWD Fast Forward button in the Stop mode 44 or b gt will appear on the screen N FORWARD REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW or FWD mode press and hold the REW or F FWD button The backward or forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen Release to return to the REW or FWD mode DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROLS When a tape is played the Digital Auto Tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture If noise bars appear during playback adjust the tracking manually as follows Press the SET TRACKING or button to obtain the best possible picture MANUAL TR
23. TIMER option then press the ENTER button Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the ON TIMER option then press the ENTER button Press the SET TRACKING or button to set the desired hour then press the ENTER button WTIMER REC SET A TV SET UP CH SET UP W AUTO REPEAT ON OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU SET UP W ONOFF TIMER I PICTURE ENTER MENU ONIOFF TIMER TIMER ZN 1200AM MONS CANCEL 1 OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU ON OFF TIMER TMER W OFF TIMER NOTES 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Set the desired minute channel and daily or weekly timer date as in step 4 1 W OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL 1ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the SET mode then press the ENTER button n ort Tuen Press the MENU button repeat 12 00AM CANCEL edly to return to normal screen CHLIENTER CANCEL MENU ON OFF TIMER W ON TIMER MEM CH012 v 7 ION FRI Ets The TV VCR will automatically turn off approxi mately 1 hour later after the ON TIMER turns on if no OFF TIMER has been set To continue watching the TV press any button to cancel the one hour automatic shut off To cancel ON timer follow above steps 1 5 then press the SET TRACKING or button to select the CANCEL Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to the normal screen After setting the ON TIMER B of t
24. TRACKING or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the AUTO CLOCK option Press the ENTER button to select OFF Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to the normal screen When the AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF the Auto Clock adjustment does not function Set the clock manually see page 14 TO SET STANDARD TIME In the rare event that you live within broadcast range of two stations in two different time zones the TV VCR may recognize the wrong station for the Auto Clock set To correct the situation 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the STANDARD TIME option then Press the ENTER button A oc 5A3B201A E P12 19 13 4 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select your time zone then press the ENTER button ATLANTIC 4 hours GMT Greenwich Mean Time EASTERN GMT 5 hours CENTRAL GMT 6 hours MOUNTAIN GMT 7 hours PACIFIC GMT 8 hours ALASKA GMT 9 hours HAWAII GMT 10 hours AUTO AUTO SET 5 Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen NOTES To be able to select the standard time the clock must first be set by AUTO CLOCK once If you live in Newfoundland and the Auto Clock does not function properly set the AUTO CLOCK
25. a 1 8 mini plug into the PHONES jack on the front The sound from the TV speaker is muted SLEEP To set the TV VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time press the SLEEP button on the remote control The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button 120 110 10 0 After the sleep time is programmed the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating To confirm the sleep timer setting press the SLEEP button and the Sm remaining time will be momentarily displayed To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0 5A3B201A E P12 19 15 TV OPERATION QUICK VIEW This button allows you to go back to the last channel selected by pressing the QUICK VIEW button Press this button again to return to the last channel you were watch ng TV CAPTION TEXT Press TV CAP TEXT button to switch between normal TV and the two closed caption modes captions and full screen text Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers CH 012 x o l o z CAPTION CH 1 NOTES If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder text may not appear In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder there will be a short delay before the Closed Captioned t
26. als can damage the case and remove markings Use a soft cloth moistened with a weak solution of water and mild neutral detergent Wring out all excess moisture from the cloth before wiping Never drop the TV VCR or otherwise subject it to strong impact Should the TV VCR ever begin to emit smoke abnormal odor or a strange noise immediately turn off power and unplug the unit from the cigarette lighter socket Contin ued use of the TV VCR under any of these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock Do not continue to use the TV VCR if it is malfunctioning and does not produce a video image or sound Whenever you notice such symptoms immediately turn off power unplug the TV VCR from the cigarette lighter Socket Continued use of the TV VCR creates the danger of fire and electric shock 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS N WARNING DRIVING SAFETY Never watch the TV VCR or try to adjust settings while driv ing Doing so creates the danger of traffic accident Before operating the TV VCR be sure to stop the car in a safe area When you leave your car unattended for long periods be sure to unplug the TV VCR from the cigarette lighter socket Leaving the TV VCR plugged in can run down the car s battery FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder Unique space saving design combines a color TV and a video cassette recorder High Quality Picture Technology This TV VCR equipped HQ incorporates VHS Hig
27. cture control adjustments Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible localinterference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Poor or no color TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Picture control is not adjusted Check picture control adjustments Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Picture wobbles or drifts TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Cable TV channel is scrambled Try another channel No CATV reception CATV connector is not connected Check all CATV connections TV CATV Mode menu option is set to the TV mode Set the TV CATV Menu option to the CATV mode Cable TV service interrupted Contact your Cable TV company No reception above channel 13 TV CATV Mode menu option is not set to the appropriate mode Make sure TV CATV menu option is in the appropriate mode UHF antenna is not connected Check UHF antenna Poor or no sound
28. d Playback Plays three tape speeds SP LP SLP 2 Speed Record Records two tape speeds SP SLP Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return The counter displays the real tape time and the zero return can be used to return the tape to a pre selected position 00 00 00 while the counter can be used to locate programs Digital Auto Tracking Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture On Screen 3 Language Display You can select one of 3 languages English Spanish or French for on screen programming TV Monitor When the TV MONI button on the remote control is pressed during playback the TV channel selected on the TV VCR can be viewed 5A3B201A E P02 11 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EEATURES 5 tint nn berets LOCATION OF CONTROLS a8 REMOTE CONTROL nan ans POWER ANTENNA CONNECTIONS CABLE TV CONNECTIONS SETTING THE LANGUAGE AUTO CLOCK SETTING MANUAL CLOCK SETTING TV OPERATION cette tere tete dire 14 TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS 16 TO SET THE ON TIMER 17 TO SET THE OFF TIMER 18 PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS 19 PLAYBACK LOADING AND UNLOADING 20 PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK c
29. diagonal streaks in the picture Some cases may cause a loss of contrast in the picture Changing the direction and position of the antenna or installing an RFI filter may improve the picture PICTURE SIZE VARIATION A slight picture size variation is normal when you adjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS settings 5A3B201A P20 Back 25 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect the TV VCR from the AC power sources before cleaning The finish on the cabinet may be cleaned with mild soap and a soft damp cloth and cared for as other furniture Use caution when cleaning or wiping the plastic parts VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means by which the TV VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback In the unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged no picture will be played back This can easily be determined if during playback of a known good tape there is good sound but no picture picture is extremely snowy If this is the case use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally gt Good Picture Snowy Picture VIDEO HEAD CLEANING Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes If the heads require cleaning use a equivalent high quality chem
30. e ES MEN THE COUNTER DISPLAY a The current day Friday gt SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday ress me unon 8 40AM THU 2 4 4 2 Press the COUNTER RESET MON SAT Monday to Saturday button to set the counter to One month later M 00 00 00 nu minus day MON FRI Monday to Friday 3 Begin Playback or Recording to _ start the tape the counter will gt WKL WED lt WKL THU Weekly Thursday display the elapsed time 9 00AM THU CH 012 Weekly Wednesday 4 When you wish to make the TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS counter disappear press the V Press the PROGRAM button once The TV screen CALE Button onceagain displays the timer program list Press the PROGRAM NOTES If you rewind the tape from 00 00 00 a minus button again The TV screen displays the ON OFF timer sign will be displayed in front of the time setting once twice When you load a tape the counter will reset to 00 00 00 The counter does not function on nonrecorded blank sections of the tape When you rewind fast forward or play tapes through blank SET sections the counter stops ENTER CANCEL MENU IENTER CANCEL MENU Press the PROGRAM button 3 times The screen returns to the normal screen USING ZERO RETURN e TO CANCEL A PROGRAM The zero return function provides a convenient _ method of rapidly returning to the starting point of a es MER RES recording or playback The starting point can be SET opt
31. e 21 ENGLISH RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM 21 ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTR 22 TIMER RECORDING sss 22 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER 23 USING ZERO RETURN 23 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE RECEPTION DISTURBANCES 25 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 26 SPECIFICATIONS ssseeenee n 28 11 4 02 12 41 PM IT CO 1 17 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT REAR 1617 18 19 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 3 10 11 8 5A3B201A P02 11 8 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on or off STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape in any mode Press again to eject the tape PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape REC OTR Button Press once to start normal recording Additional presses activate One touch Timer Recording POWER Indicator Lights when the power is turned on REC OTR Indicator Lights when the TV VCR is recording T REC Indicator This lights when the TIMER REC button is pressed PHONES Jack Plug monaural headphones or an earphone with an 1 8 miniplug into this jack for pr
32. e operation may be unstable 10 5A3B201A E P02 11 Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet NOTES Never connect the AC line cord plug to anything other than the specified voltage 120V 60Hz Use the attached power cord only If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a nonpolarized AC outlet do not attempt to file or cut the blade It is the user s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet f you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait 10 minutes and plug it back in The unit should return to normal operation AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade Polarized AC Cord Plug One blade is wider than the other TO USE DC POWER By using the DC car cord supplied with the TV VCR you can operate this TV VCR from a cigarette lighter socket in any car that utilizes a negative ground system The fused 12V DC car cord has been designed to power the set from the external DC power 12 volt negative ground through the TV VCR DC input jack Connect the smaller plug on the end of the cord to the DC input jack on the rear of the TV VCR then insert the other end of the car cord into the cigarette lighter socket of your car Make sure that the cord makes a firm connection It may be necessary to try several inserti
33. ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 recep CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the tion which can be determined by turning the equipment party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 8 ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit PORTABL
34. ext appears on the screen Closed Captioned TV programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact The Closed Captioning text will disappear during Cue Rewind and Pause modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted properly Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available e If the Call display is on the Closed Captioning text will not appear WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact The Closed Captioned text will disappear during Cue Fast Forward Search Review Rewind Search and Pause Modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted properly TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS Press the TV CAP TEXT button on the remote control to Switch between normal TV and the two Closed Caption Modes Captions and Full Screen Text 15 11 4 02 12 42 PM IT CO 117 TV OPERATION Captions This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language depending on the setting of the Closed Captions CH 1 or 2 Generally Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Cap
35. g is performed without a tape in the TV VCR or with a tape without an erase prevention tab the Timer Recording is not possible If a tape without an erase prevention tab is in the TV VCR the tape will be ejected To record from the external equipment press the SET TRACKING or button repeatedly until L 1 from AUDIO VIDEO LINE1 jacks on the rear or L 2 from AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks on the front appears when setting the channel in step 5 The VCR section cannot be used while the T REC indicator is lit If you want to use the VCR operation press the TIMER REC button to deactivate the timer After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug all programmed recording setting and time display will be lost upon resumption of power In this case reset the clock see pages 13 14 and reprogram any timer recordings If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET TRACKING or button to correct the desired setting 11 4 02 12 43 PM MIT CO 117 USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On Screen RealTime Tape Counter shows the tape TO SET DAILY WEEKLY TIMER running time in Hours Minutes and Seconds When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22 press the SET You can easily determine how long the tape has been TRACKING button repeatedly when the current day is displayed running or how much time is left on the tap
36. h Quality technology A built in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders 120V AC or DC Operation This TV VCR is designed to operate from household AC current or from a 12V DC car cigarette lighter socket 181 Channel Tuner Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels The actual number of channels received depends upon channel reception in your area or your cable system Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers 8 Programs 1 Month Programmable Timer With Every day Every Week Capability The built in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1 month It is also possible to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week Automatic Clock Set Once your TV VCR is connected to an antenna or Cable TV and also connected into the AC outlet it automatically sets the correct date and time On Screen TV Display And VCR Programming When you select a channel or make other changes the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds Timer recording can be programmed and confirmed on the screen Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control The On Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST
37. he OFF TIMER will flash on and off If you wish to set the OFF TIMER press the ENTER button then follow the steps 4 6 SET THE OFF TIMER If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET TRACKING or button to correct the desired setting 17 11 4 02 12 43 PM 5A3B201A E P12 19 18 TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV VCR turn OFF automatically at a predetermined time If you program the OFF TIMER once the TV VCR will automatically turn off at the same time everyday EXAMPLE Turning off the TV at 11 30 PM 1 Press the MENU button Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU MWTIMER REC SET TV SET UP ACH SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU 2 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button SET UP E ON OFF TIMER I PICTURE ENTER MENU 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER 7 00AM CH012 MON FRI SET E OFF TIMER ZN 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU 18 4 Press the SET TRACKING or button to set the desired hour then press the ENTER button 5 Press the SET TRACKING or button to set the desired
38. ical non abrasive wet head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR once does not improve the picture play it several times before requesting service DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER NOTES Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures To help prevent video head clogging use only good quality VHS tapes Discard worn out tapes 25 11 4 02 12 43 PM x o l 2 CNE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION POWER No power The AC power cord is not connected Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet The DC car cord is not plugged into the cigarette lighter socket Connect the DC car cord to the cigarette lighter socket The DC car cord fuse is blown Replace fuse Although the power is on the TV VCR does not operate Cassette is not inserted Insert a video cassette TIMER REC button is depressed Press the TIMER REC button Moisture condenses on the video heads DEW appears on the screen Wait two or three hours until it goes off TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Poor or no picture TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Picture control is not adjusted Check pi
39. interfere with Closed Captions Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning This is normal with Closed Captioning especially with live programs This is because during live programs captions are also entered live These transmissions do not allow time for editing Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna 16 5A3B201A E P12 19 16 TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TV VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory skipping over unwanted channels Before selecting channels they must be programmed into the TV VCR s memory In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels this TV VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels To use this TV VCR with an antenna set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the CATV mode TV CATV SELECTION 1 Press the MENU button L TRIER REC SET 2 Press the SET TRACKING C E ANAUTO REPEAT ON OFF button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU VHF U
40. ion in the MENU then indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the press the ENTER button COUNTER RESET button and ZERO RETURN button Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the unnecessary program and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program IFTHE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER TIMER 7 00AM MON FRI CHO12 SET W OFF TIMER 11 30PM 1 Press the CALL button 8 40AM THU CH 012 00 30 50 SP 2 Before playback recording NOTE Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost The first press the COUNTER RESET MUI SEWOE recording time has priority over the next recording button to set the counter to time as shown in the diagram 00 00 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 00 00 00 SP Programi gt 3 Begin playback or recording 4 Press the STOP button Program 2 9 9 00AM THU CH 012 Program3 Recording Control Settings e 00 20 00 SP 5 Press the ZERO RETURN NOTES The everyday every week recording can be made continuously until the recording is button The tape will rewind canceled the tape reaches the end and automatically stop at the During timer recording the automatic 00 00 00 position rewinding mechanism does not function 00 00 00 You can correct or cancel the programmed setting in program confirm mode 5A3B201A E P20 Back 23 11 4 02 12 43 PM MIT CO 117
41. ivate listening VOLUME A Buttons Press to raise or lower the volume of the sound CHANNEL A V Buttons Press to select a channel for viewing or recording 12 13 14 15 REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search F FWD Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search Remote Sensor Signals from the Remote Control are received here Audio Video In Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here REAR 16 17 18 19 20 VHF UHF Antenna Jack Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack AUDIO VIDEO OUT Jacks Used to output audio and video signals to a TV amplifier or VCR AUDIO VIDEO IN LINE 1 Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet DC Input Jack Connect the 12V DC car cord supplied here for DC operation 11 4 02 12 41 PM NO 10 11 12 13 14 5A3B201A E P02 11 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SETITRACKING CANCEL C C SKIP COUNTER SEARCH RESET 16 o0 17 Gea Co C SLEEP 23 18 19 24
42. liquid is poured into a glass for example water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass This is called moisture condensation MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES E When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions B WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDI TIONS DEW appears on the screen and all the function buttons except the EJECT button or the STOP EJECT button on the unit are made non operational to protect the video heads In this case eject the video cassette leave the unit turned on and let it remain at room temperature until moisture condensa tion disappears Depending on the surrounding conditions this may take two or three hours LOCATION AND HANDLE If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait 10 minutes and plug it back in The unit should return to normal operation Avoid extreme heat or cold 41 F 5 C 104 F 40 C Do not place the unit on or near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference e g speakers etc Doing so may cause erratic operation of the unit including picture and or sound distortion or noise Avoid extreme moisture and dust The ventilation holes prevent overheating Do not block or cover these holes Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or
43. lly turn on at a predetermined time If you program the ON TIMER once the TV VCR will turn on on the programmed day daily weekly at the same time to the same channel EXAMPLE Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7 00 AM MONDAY FRIDAY 1 Press the MENU button button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU MENU Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the ADD DELETE mode then press the ENTER button Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using SET TRACKING or button or using the Direct Channel Selection buttons 10 keys 0 9 or CHANNEL Up or Down button Press the ENTER button to select the ADD or DELETE If you select an unmemorized channel the Channel indication will be red you select the ADD mode the Channel indication changes from red to green and the channel will be memorized If you select a memorized channel the Channel indication will be green If you select the DELETE mode the Channel indication changes from green to red and the channel will be deleted from the memory Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared us SET ed AUTO SN MEMORY x ADD DELETE ENTER MENU 0 9 ENTER MENU 5A3B201A E P12 19 17 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the ON OFF
44. n directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV VCR With the switch in the A position tune your TV VCR to the output of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the Converter Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels Converter Descrambler Incoming 75 ohm 75 ohm cable Antenna Jack CATV cable to TV VCR Splitter Switch oy ANT SETTING THE LANGUAGE This TV VCR can display the on screen language in 2 Press the SET TRACKING or SYSTEM SET UP English Spanish or French button to select the LAN On screen language selection step 3 will automati GUAGE option then press the CLOCK PON OFF cally appear on the screen when you press the MENU ENTER button Y DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME button initially Select the language you prefer first then proceed with the other menu options 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the desired 1 Press the MENU button MENU language English ENGLISH 20 Press the SET TRACKING or T TIMER REG SET Spanish ESPA OL or French FENGLISH button to select the SYSTEM ALLO REPEAT ONDOFF FRANCAIS then press the ESPA OL SET UP option then press the A YSTEM SETUP ENTER button FRANCAIS ENTER button C JENTER MENU HHENTER MENU 4 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared 12 5A3B201A E P12 19 12 11 4 02 12 42 PM AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock function will au
45. oad a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact The TV VCR will automatically turn on Set the TV CATV selection to the appropriate position See page 16 1 Press the MENU button 2 Check the TIMER REC SET option is selected then press the ENTER button 22 V MENU TIMER REC SET SET UP W CH SET UP AUTO REPEAT ON POFF E SYSTEM SET UP JENTER MENU 5A3B201A E P20 Back 22 TIMER RECORDING 3 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the PROGRAM position then press the ENTER button ENTER CANCEL MENU 4 Press the SET TRACKING or button to select the date then press the ENTER button TIMER REC SET Ss DATE DS HU START 78 30 AM CH 012 SPEED SP H IENTER CANCELIMENU 5 Setthe start time end time channel and tape speed as in step 4 TIMER REC SET DATE 23 THU START 7 00PM END 9 30 PM CH 007 SPEED SLP IENTER CANCEL MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU 6 To set the timer for another program press the SET TRACKING or button until the number of the second program blinks then press the ENTER button Repeat steps 4 to 5 to set the second pro gram 7 Press the TIMER REC button The T REC indicator will light The Timer is programed when the programed time is reached the recording is automatically started To cancel timer recording press the button again and T REC indicator will go out NOTES If programmin
46. ons Combination VHF UHF Antenna Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin lead wire Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF UHF antenna to the Antenna Jack If your combination VHF UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin lead wire the use of the 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer may be necessary Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm Antenna Jack ar 75 ohm ANT Coaxial Cable x o l o z Antenna Jack 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer Combination VHF UHF Antenna Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wires Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the Combiner not supplied Connect the VHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the 300 75 ohm Matching Transformer Attach the Transformer to the Combiner then attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack Antenna Jack 300 75 ohm Matching do Transformer ANT Combiner UHF 300 ohm VHF 300 ohm Separate VHF UHF Antennas 75 ohm VHF cable and 300 ohm UHF twin lead wires Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the Combiner not supplied Attach the Combiner to the Antenna Jack Antenna Jack ANT Combiner UHF 300 ohm 11 11 4 02 12 41 PM IT COS l CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling the
47. ons rotating the plug for proper electrical connection TV VCR To Cigarette Lighter Socket 9 To DC Input Jack Car Cord supplied 11 4 02 12 41 PM NS T NOTES ALWAYS TURN OFF TV VCR FIRST BEFORE SWITCH ON OR OFF THE IGNITION OF CAR ENGINE Make sure that the negative terminal of the battery is grounded This set is designed for use with negative ground system only Use the supplied car cord only When the TV VCR is not in use always disconnect it from the car cigarette lighter Socket to avoid a battery drain If the TV VCR is to be directly connected to a 12V DC power source for example recrea tional vehicle RV applications make sure the power cord is connected after the ignition switch to avoid battery drain Do not operate the TV VCR if the car battery is weak Peak current from the car alternator could blow the DC fuse Check the battery s charge level regularly when the TV VCR is used in a vehicle REPLACING THE FUSE IN THE CAR CORD PLUG If the fuse in the car cord plug blows replace it with a new 8 A fuse Fast Blow Type as shown below Unscrew the tip of the plug to remove PLUG 8A FUSE fr TIP 5A3B201A E P02 11 11 e CE D ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system If you are using a cable TV service CATV see page 12 for Cable TV connecti
48. ppliance dealer or local power company For units intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug if your unit is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third ground ing pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This too is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 10 11 12 5A3B201A E P02 11 3 13 14 15 16 17 18 LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unpl
49. ringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws To Video Audio In Audio Video Cord not supplied 24 5A3B201A E P20 Back 24 11 4 02 12 43 PM IN IT e RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF UHF antenna Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results The most common types of television interference are shown below If one of these symptoms appear when the TV VCR is connected to a Cable TV system the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear the picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps or AC powered tools and appliances such as drills or hair dryers GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two j paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected by tall buildings hills or other large objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve the reception SNOW If the TV VCR is located far from the TV station in a fringe reception area where the signal is weak small dots may appear in the picture If the signal is extremely weak the installation of a larger external antenna may be necessary RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE RFI Caused by two way radios this type of interference produces moving ripples or
50. se signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE For basic cable service not requiring a Converter Descrambler box Antenna Jack connect the CATV 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the Antenna Jack En oy on the back of the TV VCR 9 M 75 ohm Coaxial Cable FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE If you subscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter Descrambler box connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter Descrambler box Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable connect the output jack of the Converter Descrambler box to the Antenna Jack on the TV VCR Follow the connections shown below Set the TV VCR to the output channel of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the Converter Descrambler box to select channels Incoming 75 ohm Antenna Jack CATV cabl h TV V Converter Descrambler 2 onm Cebi to TUNER Qmm ANT FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter Descrambler box you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A B Switch box available from the Cable company or an electronics supply store Follow the connections shown below With the switch in the B position you ca
51. st be set ZERO RETURN Button Use to stop the tape when the counter reaches 00 00 00 11 4 02 12 41 PM x o l o 2 REMOTE CONTROL POWER SOURCES BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compartment cover Install two AAA batteries not supplied paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compart ment 0 Replace the compartment cover BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device 1 Use only the size and type of batteries specified 2 Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device 3 Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Al kaline and Carbon zinc or old batteries with fresh ones 4 If the device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage 5 Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL n i NOTES When there is an obstacle between the TV VCR and the remote control the remote control may not operate When direct sunlight an incandescent lamp fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV VCR the remot
52. t attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 11 4 02 12 41 PM IT CS 117 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit If the unit has been exposed to rain or water d If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat ing instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation e If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the Service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 22 23 24 SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit ask the service
53. the PLAY button or PAUSE STILL button to resume normal playback NOTES The audio output is muted during Speed Search and Still A few noise bars will appear on the TV screen during Speed Search and Still To prevent damage to the tape Still and Speed Search mode is automatically changed to the Playback mode after 5 minutes TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET TRACKING 5 ety the AUTO A AUTO REPEATYON OFF option 3 Press the ENTER button to select the ON position 4 Press the MENU button If you press the PLAY button the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled MENU TIMER REC SET W TV SET UP ENTER MENU NOTE To cancel repeat mode follow above steps 1 and 2 then press the ENTER button to select the OFF position Press the MENU button to return to the TV The repeat function is canceled automatically when the unit is switched off or the tape is ejected 5A3B201A E P20 Back 21 RECORDING ATV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM 1 Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact 2 Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP The counter and SP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds 00 00 00 SP 3 Set the TV CATV option to the appropriate position See page 16 TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels NOTES If power
54. tions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2 Text The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the screen with a programming schedule or other information After selecting a Closed Caption Mode it will stay in effect until it is changed even if the channel is changed If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again If the channels are changed the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will least interfere with the picture usually on the bottom of the screen News programs will usually show three line Closed Captions which scroll onto the screen Most other shows provide two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue Words in italics or underlined describe titles words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes For television programs broadcasting with Closed Cap tions look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol CC When selecting Closed Captions the captioning will be delayed approximately 10 seconds If no caption signal is received no captions will appear but the television will remain in the Caption Mode When Captions are being displayed on screen displays such as volume and mute may not be seen or may
55. to select channel 120 press 120 NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1 12 If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed the corresponding channel will be selected in 2 seconds CH012 NOTES If a channel with no broadcast is selected the sound will automatically be muted If a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes 11 4 02 12 42 PM Ka IT CO 117 MUTING Press MUTING button to switch off the sound The TV VCR s sound will be silenced and MUTING will briefly appear on the screen The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or one of the VOLUME Up or Down buttons CHANNEL UP DOWN Press and release the CHANNEL Up or Down button The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory For proper operation before selecting chan nels they should be set into the memory See pages 16 and 17 To memorize channels CALL Press the CALL button The clock date channel number real time tape counter tape speed and VCR operation will be indicated Press CALL button again to remove the call display MUTING CH 012 Current time VCR operation D Channel d Rewind Auto Repeat BB Fast forward gt 012 8 47 e Tape In 2 Eject 00 04 38 SP Recording Tape Speed IL Pause Real Time Counter Stop NOTE To listen through the headphone insert a headphone not supplied with
56. tomatically set the built in clock Month Day Year and Time when the TV VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off As the TV VCR searches for a receivable station in your area it will also receive a broadcast signal for Auto Clock which will automati cally set the clock and date The Auto Clock needs several minutes to set itself AUTO CLOCK SETTING 1 Connect the Antenna or Cable system If you use a cable box turn it on 2 Plug the AC Power cord to the AC outlet 3 Make sure the TV VCR is turned off If you press the POWER button the Auto Clock set is not effective 4 Wait at least three minutes and press the POWER button 5 Press the CALL button to check the clock on the screen 6 If the clock is not set check the Antenna condition The Auto Clock may not function properly if the reception condition is not good AUTO CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The Auto Clock Adjustment will be performed at 12 00 PM everyday if you turn off the TV VCR f you use a cable box and you want Auto Clock adjust ment to be performed the cable box must be left on The Auto Clock Adjustment is not effective when there is a difference of more than 5 minutes between the built in clock time and the actual time TO SET AUTO CLOCK TO OFF When shipped from factory the AUTO CLOCK option is set to ON But if you do not want Auto Clock set Adjustment 1 Turn on the TV VCR 2 Press the MENU button 3 Press the SET
57. ton The T REC indicator is lit PLAYBACK Noise bars appear on the Screen Tape is old or worn Replace the tape Tracking adjustment is beyond range of automatic tracking circuit Adjust tracking manually using the SET TRACKING or buttons on the remote control Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads REMOTE CONTROL Remote control does not operate 5A3B201A E P20 Back The remote control is not aimed at the sensor Aim the remote control at the remote sensor Distance is too far or too much light in the room Operate within 15 feet or reduce the light of the room There is an obstacle in the path of the beam Clear the path of the beam The batteries are weak Replace the batteries The batteries are not inserted correctly Insert correctly 11 4 02 12 43 PM 27 e CE x o l o z SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube Horizontal Resolution Tuner Type Receiving Channels Antenna Input Speaker Audio Output Power VCR Video System Video Signal Cassette Tape Audio Track Tape Speed F FWD REW Time at 25 C 77 F Speed Search GENERAL Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Inputs Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Remote Control Accessories 13 measured diagonally 220 lines Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized VHF 2 13
58. ug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper ground ing of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode SERVICING Do no
59. utton In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 AUTO TRACKING Button Allows automatic adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback TV CAP TEXT Button Switches between Caption Text and TV modes for Closed Captioned programs SLEEP Button Sets the TV to turn off automati cally after up to 120 minutes INPUT SELECT Button Switches the program for viewing between the TV VCR and external input Sources PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape SET TRACKING Buttons Used to set or adjust in the menu mode During playback they are used to adjust tracking manually COUNTER RESET Button Used to reset the counter to 00 00 00 EJECT Button Press to eject the tape VOLUME Up Down Buttons Press the Up button to increase or the Down button to decrease the volume level PAUSE STILL Button During recording this button temporarily stops the tape During playback it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV Screen STOP Button Press once to stop the tape ENTER Button Press to enter or select information for on screen operations CANCEL Button Used to clear the selected program and to move the cursor backward TIMER REC Button Used to set the TV VCR to start recording at a preset time Timer program mu
60. will appear for 4 seconds on the screen To resume automatic tracking AUTO TR press the AUTO TRACKING button AUTO TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen TO MONITOR ATV PROGRAM Press the TV MONI button while in the playback mode The video tape will continue to play while the picture switches to the TV channel selected on the TV VCR Press the button to return to the playback picture MANUAL TR 11 4 02 12 43 SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the F FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode the speed search picture will appear When pressed twice the search picture will increase speed Speed search time depends upon the speed used SP LP or SLP during recording See chart below To visually search backward or forward press the REW or F FWD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE TAPE SPEED SP Standard Play 3X 5X LP Long Play 7X 9X SLP Super Long Play 9 X 15 X SKIP SEARCH Press the SKIP SEARCH button in the PLAY mode The VCR will search forward through approximately 30 seconds of the tape e g unwanted commercial time for each press of the SKIP SEARCH button maximum six presses and then resume normal playback TO WATCH STILL PICTURE Press the PAUSE STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode Press

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