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JVC TV 13142 TV VCR Combo User Manual

1. To VIDEO AUDIO IN Press the PAUSE button on the TV VCR to begin the duplicating process PAUSE Il NOTE It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the TV VCR for best results Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs films video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws 46 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 interfer ence 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 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 appea
2. ENTER MENU Press the ENTER button to select the ON Press the MENU button If you press the PLAY position button the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled MENU REC SET SET UP WECH SET UP E AUTO REPEAT gt ON OFF AINSYSTEM 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 36 RECORDING ATV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM To turn on the TV VCR press the POWER Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention button tab intact Press the SP EP button to select the desired Set the TV CATV option to the appropriate tape speed SP or EP SP or will position See page 21 appear on the screen for 4 seconds TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels 00 00 00 SP NOTE If power 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 CONTINUE NEXT PAGE 37 RECORDING PROGRAM CONTINUED Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons to Press the REC and the PLAY button simultaneously select the channel to be recorded Th
3. SET W ON OFF TIMER AI MPICTURE ENTER MENU Set the desired minute channel and day of the week as in step 4 then press the ENTER button SET ENTER R ON OFF TIMER E ON TIMER 7 00 CH 012 MON FRI CANCEL 1 W OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the ON TIMER option then press the ENTER button SET ENTER W OFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the SET mode then press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared SET MENU CS gt ra yu ON OFF TIMER HON TIMER 7 00AM CH0124 7 MON FRI SET IN WOFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTE TV will automatically turn off approximately 1 hour later after the ON TIMER turns on the TV If you wish to continue watching the TV press any button to cancel the one hour automatic shut off This shut off feature prevents the TV from playing continuously if no OFF TIMER is set To cancel the ON TIMER function To cancel ON timer follow above steps 1 6 then press the ENTER button to select the CANCEL position Press the MENU button to return to the TV After setting the ON TIMER RB of the 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 on page 31 press the SET or button to correct the desired se
4. 4 ON OFF W ON TIMER 7 00 012 SET wa OFF TIMER ZN 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the SET mode then press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared SET MENU SET 5 ON OFF TIMER HON TIMER 7 00AM 012 MON FRI SET W OFF TIMER V4 11 30PM 3E I ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTE If a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes To cancel the OFF TIMER function To cancel OFF timer follow above step 1 5 then press the SET or button to select the CANCEL position Press the MENU button to return to the TV To confirm the ON OFF TIMER Press the PROGRAM button twice to indicate the programmes on the screen 31 LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS and SVHS 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 prevention tab intact the TV VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you An inverted video cassette cannot be inserted UNLOADING To unload a video cassette press the STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR twice The first press will stop the tape in an
5. Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact Press the SP EP button to select the desired tape speed SP or EP SP or EP will appear on the screen for 4 sec onds See page 28 for more information on tape usage SP EP Press the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously to begin recording Press the both buttons again to stop recording after 30 minutes Each additional press of the both buttons will increase recording time as shown below up to a maximum of 5 hours ITR will appear on the screen PLAY OS ITR 0 30 CH 012 NOTE Press both the REC button and the PLAY button to increase the time needed for recording See the chart below Press once twice 3times 4times 5times 6times 7times 8 times 9 times Recording time NORMAL REC 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 3 00 4 00 5 00 NORMAL REC To cancel Instant Timer Recording press the STOP button The TV VCR channel ca nnot be changed during recording 39 RECORDING Timer recording 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 EP Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact The TV VCR will automatically turn on Set the TV CATV selection to th
6. IVVCH COMBO USER S GUIDE For models TV 13142 VHS TV 13142W SQPB 4 HEAD JVG 4 HEAD VCR COMBO indo cAsserre IE Lid EI Illustration of TV 13142 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER In the space below enter the serial number for your television located on the rear of the television cabinet Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide Keep this user s guide in a convenient place for future reference Keep the carton and original packaging for future use Serial Number CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK fS 3 DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magni tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons TO BE IE een The exclamation point within an equilateral SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER triangle is intended to alert the user to the OR BACk NO USER SERVICEABLE presence of important operating and PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance servicing instructions in the QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the appliance WARNING CAUTION WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN SION CORD RECEPTACLE OR O
7. T Y WKL SUN Weekly Sunday lt WKL SAT Weekly Saturday TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS Press the PROGRAM PROGRAM CONFIRM button once The TV screen displays the timer program list Press the PROGRAM button again The TV screen displays the ON OFF timer setting once 8 times PROGRAM 23TU 7 00PM 9 30PM 007 v TIMER CN EON TI Cu Tops MER EC V 7 00AM CHOI2 ied cimus MON FRI SET OFF TIMER eo 11 30PM SET ENTER CANCEL MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the PROGRAM button 3 times The screen returns to the normal screen NOTE The everyday every week recording can be made continuously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches the end During timer recording the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function You can correct or cancel the programmed setting in program confirm mode 42 TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET or button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the unnecessary program and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program CANCEL IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER NOTE Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram Program 1 gt Program 2 Deleted Parts Program O Non Recorded Portion Parts Recording Prog
8. button to select CHANGE PASSWORD then press the ENTER button 6 Enter the new password using the Direct Channel Selection button 0 9 then press the ENTER button 7 Enter the same password again for safety then press the ENTER button 8 Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to normal screen MENU WE TIMER REC SET E TV SET UP SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU SET UP i V CHIP SET ANONIOFF TIMER PICTURE ENTER MENU V CHIP SET PASSWORD 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU V CHIP SET W US V CHIP FRE RATING _ OFF i CHANGE PASSWORD N ENTER MENU CHANGE PASSWORD NEW PASSWORD 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU CHANGE PASSWORD CONFIRM PASSWORD 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU 27 PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows To display the picture adjustment screen press Press the SET or button to select the the MENU button PICTURE option then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU SET ENTER SET m MENU TV SET UP REC SET W V CHIP SET E TV SET UP TIMER SET UP PICTURE SET U E W AUTO REPEAT ON OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU ENTER MENU CONTRAST Press the ENTER butto
9. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU After setting the clock date and time starts functioning automatically 8 30 AM TUE NOTE 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 f you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting 16 To turn on the TV VCR Adjust the volume level by Set the TV CATV menu press the POWER button pressing the VOLUME or option to the appropriate button The volume level will position See page 21 be indicated on the screen by green bar As the volume level increases so do the number of bar If the volume decreases the number of green bar also decreases TV VHF UHF Channels CATV CABLE TV Channels VOLUME VHF UHF CATV CHANNELS TV CATV VHF VHF 2 13 2 13 UHF STD HRC IRC 14 69 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 SA 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
10. button while making picture appears on the screen then press the SET or adjustments will return all adjustments to the factory button to adjust the sharpness of the picture preset levels CANCEL SHARPNESS 0 77 ENTER CANCEL 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 29 TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV automatically turn ON at predetermined time If you program the ON timer once the timer will turn ON the TV daily at the same time and to the same channel EXAMPLE Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7 00 AM MONDAY FRIDAY Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU SET ENTER CS 5 2 v bi uU L MENU REC SET TV SET UP SET UP SET U E AUTO REPEAT ON OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to set the desired hour then press the ENTER button SET ENTER 012 SUN SAT CANCEL WOFF TIMER 12 00AM CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button SET ENTER SETS TV SET UP
11. 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 0 a 1 A 2 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 0 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 to select channel 120 press 120 5 1 12 If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed the corresponding channel will be selected 2 seconds NOTE If a channel with no broadcast is selected the sound will automatically be muted f a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes 17 MUTING CHANNEL AND CONTINUED Press this button to turn off the sound The TV VCR s Press and release the CHANNEL or button The sound will be silenced and MUTING will briefly appear channel automatically stops at the next channel set on the screen The sound can be turned back on by into memory pressing this button again or one of the VOLUME or For proper operation bef
12. cord provided for operation on AC Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade NOTES 1 Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage 120V 60Hz Use the attached power cord only 2 If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non polarized 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 3 If you cause static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet wait a few minutes and plug it back in The unit should return to normal operation Polarized AC Cord One blade is wider than the other 7 LOCATION CONTROLS FRONT INPUT SP EP b 0 o eo em 7 F y 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape REC ITR Button Press once to start normal recording Additional presses activate Instant 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 PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape FF Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this butto
13. desired setting then press the ENTER button is cleared V CHIP SET W V CHIP W US TV RATING For further details of setting 4 IENTERIMENU see next page NOTES The V Chip function is activated only on programs and tapes that have the rating signal To activate the V Chip function select V CHIP in the V CHIP SET menu then press the ENTER button to select the ON position CONTINUE NEXT PAGE 25 SETTING THE CONTINUED US TV RATING OFF US TV RATING is not set All children TV Y7 7 years old and above TV G General Audience TV PG Parental guidance TV 14 14 years old and above TV MA 17 years old and above When you select TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 or TV MA press the CALL button to show the contained rating Press the SET or button to select the desired item you want Press the ENTER button to select OFF If you want to back to the V CHIP SET menu press the MENU button MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING is not set All ages Parental guidance Parental guidance less than 13 years old Under 17 years old Parental guidance suggested 17 years old and above Adult only CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming Intended for Children Violence Guidelines There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggress
14. necessary 300 75 OHM MATCHING TRANSFORMER not included 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 300 75 OHM twin lead wire to the 300 75 ohm matching trans TRANSFORMER former Attach the transformer to the combiner then not included attach the combiner to the antenna jack 2 6 Y 300 COMBINER not included UHF 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 Attach the combiner COMBINER to the antenna jack not included VHF 75 ohm UHF 300 12 11 CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE For basic cable service not requiring a converter descrambler box connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the antenna jack on the back of the TV VCR 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE If you su
15. selection step 3 will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially Select language to use the other menu options Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM LANGUAGE option then press the ENTER SET UP option then press the ENTER button button MENU SET ENTER E t 4 MENU SYSTEM SET UP W TIMER REC SET t W CLOCK SET W TV SET UP E LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE INAUTO CLOCK PON OFF f you press the MENU button SET UP WAUTO REPEAT ON OFF STANDARD TIME before the clock is not set SYSTEM SET UP DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SYSTEM SET UP screen will appear See step 2 in this case ENTER MENU ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select the Press the MENU button twice to return to desired language English ENGLISH Spanish normal TV viewing ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS then press the ENTER button LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ENTER MENU 13 AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS Extended Data Service information carried on the channel signal You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is inserted into the AC outlet AUTO CLOCK SETTING WAIT 30 MINUTES when the power
16. switch is off after the connections of the antenna and the power plug Because the Auto Clock setting feature is activate After the clock is set automatically you may have to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR after the Auto Clock operation completed When shipped from factory the AUTO CLOCK option is set to AUTO position If you turn the TV VCR on in Auto Clock setting the clock is not set With cable box connection if the Auto Clock Setting is unsuccessful please select the PBS channel carrying the XDS information then turn the TV VCR off After 30 minutes turn the TV VCR on and if the clock is not set automatically set the clock manually POWER See page 16 Canadian Viewers Please see note regarding the AUTO CLOCK SETTING option on page 50 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU MENU W TIMER REC SET SET UP W CH SET UP WAUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select the STANDARD TIME option then press the ENTER button SET ENTER SYSTEM SET UP E CLOCK SET E LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE CLOCK PON OFF STANDARD TIME I NDAYLIGHT SAVING TIME JENTER MENU Using the SET or button select your Time Zone then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button until the MENU screen
17. the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen 17 SP EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording 18 SET Buttons Used to select the option in the menu or set timer recording ON OFF timer channel set picture adjustment auto repeat clock and language 19 CHANNEL Buttons Press the button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory 20 Digital AUTO TRACKING Buttons Allows automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback 21 STOP Button Press once to stop the tape 22 PROGRAM Button Press to confirm the programmed timer recording and ON OFF timer 23 ZERO RETURN Button Use to stop the tape when the counter reaches 00 00 00 24 Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 Allows direct access to any channel 25 VOLUME Buttons Press the button to increase or the button to decrease the volume level 26 PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape REMOTE CONTROL CONTINUED BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compart Install two AA penlight Replace the compartment ment cover in the direction size batteries paying cover of the arrow attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device Use only the si
18. to the last channel the two closed caption modes captions and full or LINE selected by pressing the RETURN button screen text Closed captioning will display text on the Press this button again to return to the last channel screen for hearing impaired viewers or LINE you were watching TV CAP TEXT RETURN lt CH 012 CAPTION CH 1 NOTE If the station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will shut off after 15 minutes e 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 text 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 1 9 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 AVCR Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VC
19. 0 00 00 RESET COUNTER 8 40AM THU CH 012 8 40AM THU CH 012 00 30 50 SP 00 00 00 SP Press the ZERO RETURN button The tape will rewind and automatically stop at the 00 00 00 position Begin playback or recording ZERO RETURN COUNTER 8 40 THU CH 012 00 00 00 SP 45 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV VCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER you can duplicate a previously recorded tape Make all connections before turning on the power Insert a blank cassette with the erase preven tion tab intact into the TV VCR Insert a previously recorded cassette into the playback VCR or Camcorder CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VCR RECORDING TV VCR PLAYBACK VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO VIDEO CORD NOT SUPPLIED Press the REC button and the PLAY button simultaneously on the remote control or the REC button on the TV VCR then press the PAUSE button PLAY PAUSE II Press the PLAY button on the playback VCR Press the INPUT button twice select AUDIO VIDEO input position The LINE will appear on the screen CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder follow the camcorder manufacturer s instructions A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown below RECORDING TV VCR PLAYBACK LL CAMCORDER To AV Jack umm AUDIO VIDEO CORD NOT SUPPLIED
20. 2 Prog 3 Control Settings C TNT 43 USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours Minutes and Seconds You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY Press the CALL button to display the Real Time Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the Tape Counter counter to 00 00 00 RESET COUNTER m 8 40AM THU CH 012 8 40AM THU CH 012 00 30 50 SP 00 00 00 SP Begin Playback or Recording to start the tape When you wish to make the counter disap the counter will display the elapsed time pear press the CALL button once again NOTE e If you rewind the tape from 00 00 00 a minus sign will be displayed in front of the time e 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 sections the counter stops USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and COUNTER ZERO RETURN button Press the CALL button to display the counter Before playback or recording press the COUNTER RESET button to set the counter to 0
21. E SYSTEM S2898A ART 250 PART FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder Unique space saving design combines a 13 color TV and a video cassette recorder High Quality Picture Technology This TV VCR equipped HQ incorporates VHS High Quality technology A built in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders SQPB Tapes recorded in the S VHS system can be played back simply on this TV VCR 4 Video Heads Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback Frequency Synthesized Tuner Electronically locks in and memorizes all available channels for perfect reception with the touch of a button 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 Unified TV VCR Random Access Remote Control This remote control allows operating various TV and VCR functions from the comfort of your favorite viewing position Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers 8 Programs 1 Month Programmable Timer With Everyday Every Week Capability The built in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1 month It is also possible to record
22. ENT 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 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 ANTENNA LEAD INWIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 7 4 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTROD
23. NECTIONS Eee be eee Leere eet note iinet 12 SETTING EANGUAGEs reote tite tete eei irre eer euge 13 AUTO GLOCK SETIN G rco deterrere eicere ee tem ges eee egere teet 14 MANUAL GLOCK SET TING 16 TV OPERATION 17 MEMORIZE GHANNELS nire ede dedit let egerit eit eec pe esee ET EE Er 21 24 PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS eese nennen nenne nre nn nnne nnns nn nere en nene e nnns enne nennen nnne 28 TO SEITTHEON TIMER ie e RE Euren 30 TOISEIFTHEOQEETIMEBE iae pe htt SERRE RR RU DR 31 PLAYBACK LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO 5 32 PEAY BACK LED 33 SPECAL P AY BAO K ease ck cast m 35 RECORDING ae 37 INSTANT TIMER RECORDING 39 EE 40 OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER 42 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER er
24. Press to enter selected setup 4 CANCEL Button Press to cancel existing setups or to restore default values 5 MUTING Button Press to turn off the sound Press again to turn the sound back on 6 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 7 REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search 8 REC Button Press once together with the PLAY button to start normal recording Additional presses activate Instant Timer Recording 9 POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on Press again to turn the TV VCR off 10 COUNTER RESET Button Used to reset the counter to 00 00 00 11 RETURN Button Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected 12 TV CAP TEXT Button Switches between Caption Text and TV modes for Closed Captioned programs 13 INPUT Selector Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and external input sources 14 SLEEP Button Sets the TV to turn off automatically after up to 120 minutes DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 15 FF Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search 16 PAUSE Button During recording this button temporarily stops the tape During playback it stops
25. R 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 Captions This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language depend ing on the setting of the Closed Captions CH Channel 1 or Channel 2 Generally Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2 CONTINUED 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
26. RDS CONTINUED 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges 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
27. THER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8A 10 11 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operate
28. V SETUR I AMAUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared ADD DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using SET or button or using the Direct Channel Selection buttons 10 keys 0 9 or CHANNEL or button SET Pod s lt Press the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button SET ENTER MENU TIMER REC SET W TV SET UP E CH SET UP INAUTO REPEAT ON OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the ENTER button to select the ADD or DELETE If you select an unmemorized channel the Channel indication will be red If 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 ENTER lt 0 9 ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select the ADD DELETE mode then press the ENTER button SET ENTER CH SET UP W TV gt CATV W AUTO CH MEMORY Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared 23 SETTING THE V CHIP An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see a
29. WARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW Rewind button in the Stop mode Press the FF Fast Forward button in the Stop mode 44 will appear on the screen p gt will appear on the screen REW FF FORWARD REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW FF mode press and hold the REW FF button The backward forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen Release to return to the REW FF mode DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROLS p 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 TRACKING or button to obtain the best possible picture MANUAL TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen To resume automatic tracking press the AUTO TRACKING button AUTO TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen TRACKING AUTO TRACKING AUTO ER ur MANUAL TR AUTO TR 34 SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FF 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 or EP during recording See chart below To rewind or fast forward a tape press the STOP button and then press the REW or FF button To visually search backward press
30. a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week Auto Clock Set Once your TV VCR is pluged 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 COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS Automatic Playback Rewind Stop Eject When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab this TV VCR will automatically play back the cassette tape at the correct speed When a tape reaches its end during play back recording except during ITR and Timer Record and fast forward it will automatically stop rewind stop and eject the tape Programmable ON OFF Timer Allows you to automatically turn on or off your 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 Full Load Tape Transport Permits rapid access between modes Automatic Repeat Play System When Auto Repeat option is turned on the TV VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly Instant Timer Recording ITR Simply by pressing the REC and PLAY buttons the TV VCR can be programmed for u
31. automatic tracking circuit Adjust tracking manually using the TRACKING and buttons on the remote control Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads REMOTE CONTROL Remote control does not operate 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 MENU Can not select MENU OPTION Before setting the clock you can operate only 3 Menu options CLOCK SET LANGUAGE AUTO CLOCK Set the clock 49 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 deter mined if during playback of a known good tape there is good sound but no picture picture is extremely snowy If this is the case have the TV VCR checked by qualified service personnel Good Picture Snowy Picture VIDEO HEAD CLEANING AUTO HEAD CLEANING system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted or ejected to prevent dirt from ac
32. bscribe to a cable TV service which requires the use of a converter descrambler box connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to the converter descrambler box Using another 75 ohm coaxial cable connect the output jack of the converter descrambler box to the antenna jack on the TV VCR Follow the connections shown below Set the TV VCR to the output channel of the converter descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the converter descrambler box to select channels INCOMING 75 OHM 75 OHM CABLE CATV CABLE CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a converter descrambler box you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A B switch box available from the Cable company or an electronics supply store Follow the connections shown below With the switch in the B position you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV VCR With the switch in the A position tune your TV VCR to the output of the converter descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the converter descrambler box to tune scrambled channels CONVERTER INCOMING DESCRAMBLER 75 OHM 75 OHM CABLE CATV CABLE 7 TO TVNCR C SPLITTER A B SWITCH SETTING LANGUAGE This TV VCR can display the on screen language in English Spanish or French Language
33. cumulating on the heads However manual head cleaning is needed if the picture on playback is still unclear although the picture on program is normal This failure signifies that the head is getting dirty and occurs when playing poor quality or damaged tapes If the heads require cleaning use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionally NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE REAR COVER 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 NOTES Auto Clock Setting Notes for Canadian customers regarding the clock feature of the TV 13142 and TV 13142W The XDS signals are carried only by certain broadcast television stations for example the signal is carried by most Public Broadcasting Service stations You must be able to receive a station carrying the XDS signal to use the Auto Clock Setting to set your TV VCR s internal clock If you live in an area that does not broadcast XDS signals you must set the clock manually Please see page 16 for instructions on how to manually set your TV VCR s clock Special note for residents of Newfoundland The Auto Clock Setting cannot be used to set the TV VCR s internal clock to Newfoundland time The time zone command does not include a setting for the Newfoundland time zone Trying
34. d RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit s manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool PORTABLE CART WARNING ACCESSORIES symbol provided by RETAC 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 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed s
35. e REC indicator will light Example Channel 12 Or press the CHANNEL or button to select the channel to be recorded TO STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY TO STOP RECORDING Press the STOP button to stop recording Press the PAUSE button to avoid recording unwanted material m will appear on the screen and the REC indicator will blink on and off Press the PAUSE button or the REC button to continue the recording STOP EJECT E STOP 49 PAUSE II NOTE The PAUSE mode will be changed to STOP mode after five minutes to prevent damage to the tape NOTE AUTO REWIND FEATURE This TV VCR will automatically rewind the video cassette when the tape has ended except during ITR and Timer Record It will also eject the video cassette f the erase prevention tab is removed the tape will eject when both the REC button and PLAY button 38 pressed for recording RECORDING ITR The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording EXAMPLE Instant timer recording Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR Set the option to the appropriate setting for 30 minutes Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons to select the channel to be recorded Example Channel 12 Or press and release the CHANNEL or button See page 17 TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels
36. e appropriate position see page 21 See page 9 and 10 REMOTE CONTROL Operation Press the MENU button Check the TIMER REC SET option is selected then press the ENTER button MENU TIMER REC SET AINTV SET UP CH SET UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select the Press the SET or button to select the date PROGRAM position then press the ENTER then press the ENTER button button See page 42 for the Daily Weekly Timer TIMER REC SET DATE YS UE START 78 30 AM END t CH 012 SPEED SP 4 ENTER CANCEL MENU 4 IENTER CANCEL MENU NOTE If programming 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 or button repeatedly until L LINE appears 40 when setting the channel in step 5 Set the start time end time channel and tape speed as in step 4 Press the ENTER button to accept them TIMER REC SET DATE START END CH Q07 SPEED FR ENTER CANCEL MENU 23TU 7 00PM 9 30PM 007 E CUT p NN IENTER CANCEL MENU To set the timer for another program press the SET or button until the position of the second program blinks then press the ENTER button Repeat st
37. eps 4 to 6 to set the second Press the TIMER button The REC TIMER indicator will light The Timer is programmed when the programmed time is reached the recording is automatically started program TIMER REC TIMER 0O 7 To cancel timer recording press the button again and REC TIMER indicator will go out NOTE The VCR section cannot be used while the REC TIMER indicator is lit If you want to use the VCR operation press the TIMER 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 14 16 and reprogram any timer recordings f you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting 41 OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE RECORING TO SET DAILY WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 40 press the SET button repeatedly when the current day is displayed The setting changes as follows Example The current day Friday gt SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday Y One month later minus one day MON SAT Monday to Saturday Y WKL WED Weekly Wednesday MON FRI Monday to Friday Y WKL TUE Weekly Tuesday WKL THU Weekly Thursday T WKL MON Weekly Monday WKL FRI Weekly Friday
38. heck for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interfer ence Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Poor or no color TV station experiencing problems Picture control is not adjusted Try another channel Check picture control adjustments Possible local interference Check for source of reception disturbance Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interfer ence 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 interfer ence 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 TV CATV Mode menu option is set to the TV mode Check all CATV connections 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 UHF antenna is not connected Make sure TV CATV menu option is in the appropriate mode Check UHF antenna Poor or no sound TV station experiencing problems Try another channel A
39. is cleared SET ENTER MENU STANDARD TIME ATLANTIC CENTRAL EASTERN MOUNTAIN ENTER MENU NOTE After Auto Clock setting in some case the clock may display the other time zone s You can correct the clock by selecting your Time Zone setting above 14 When the clock is not set or you set the clock manually Time Zone setting is not available DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually Press the MENU button Press the SET or Press the SET or button to select the DAY button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option LIGHT SAVING TIME option then press the then press the ENTER button ENTER button MENU SET 5 SYSTEM SET UP E CLOCK SET E LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE E AUTOCLOCK ON OFF MENU W TIMER REC SET W TV SET UP W CH SET UP W AUTO REPEAT ON OFF NWL STANDARD TIME SYSTEM SET UP 7A DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENTER MENU ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select one of the options then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared ON manual setting SET ENTER MENU forward one hour OFF for manual setting back one hour E Ew AUTO for automatic setting C read XDS in the signal DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME gt ON OFF airo When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually GI IENTER MENU on the first Sunday in April you set to ON and on the la
40. ive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature C8 Programming Intended for Children 8 and Over Violence Guidelines Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content G General Audience Programming will contain little violence and will be sensitive to themes which could affect younger children PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children Parents may consider some content not appropriate for children aged 8 13 14 14 Years and Older Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Programming may contain mature themes and scenes of intense violence 18 Adult Material intended for mature audiences only For instructions on CLASSIFICATION CANADIENNE FRANCAISE in French please see page 26 in the French side of this user s guide 26 CHANGE PASSWORD 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the V CHIP SET then press the ENTER button 4 Enter the Password using the Direct Channel Selection button 0 9 then press the ENTER button 5 Press the SET or
41. 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 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV CATV mode v CH SET UP TVDCATV CH MEMORY E ADD DELETE ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button MENU TIMER REC SET W TV SET UP W CH SET UP MAUTO REPEAT ON gt OFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the ENTER button Press the MENU button until to select the TV or CATV the MENU screen is cleared mode The arrow indicates the selected mode ENTER TV VHF UHF channels CATV Cable TV channels MEMORIZE CHANNELS AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the AUTO CH MEMORY mode then press the ENTER button The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area CH SET UP V TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY AINADD DELETE JENTER MENU 22 CONTINUED Press the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button MENU W TIMER REC SET WI
42. n activates forward search STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape in any mode Press again to eject the tape Headphone Jack Plug monaural headphones or an earphone with an 1 8 miniplug into this jack for private listening AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here INPUT Selector Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and an external input source SP EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording 11 CHANNEL Buttons Press to select a channel for viewing or recording 12 VOLUME Buttons Press to raise or lower the volume of the sound 13 REC Indicator Lights when the TV VCR is record ing 14 REC TIMER Indicator This lights when the TIMER button is pressed 15 ONTIMER Indicator This indicator lights up when the powered up It also lights up when ON TIMER program is turned ON while power is OFF 16 POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on or off 17 Remote Sensor Signals from the Remote Control are received here REAR 18 VHF UHF Antenna Jack Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack 19 AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet REMOTE CONTROL 1 TIMER Button Used to set the TV VCR to start recording at a preset time 2 MENU Button Press to display the On Screen menu function 3 ENTER Button
43. n until CONTRAST appears on the screen then press the SET or button to ad just 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 Press the ENTER button until BRIGHTNESS appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the brightness of the picture When the SET button is pressed the darker portions of the picture become lighter ENTER SETS ath e BRIGHTNESS 0 NOTE The CONTRAST default CONTRAST 32 IENTER CANCEL MENU setting is set to maximum ENTER CANCEL MENU at the factory 28 COLOR TINT Press the ENTER button until COLOR appears Press the ENTER button until TINT appears on the the screen then press the SET or button to screen then press the SET or button to adjust the adjust the color intensity of the picture The control tint of the picture This determines how accurately the should be set when colors appear normal in intensity colors are reproduced by the TV Adjusting the tint for and brilliance natural facial tone is the best method of obtaining accurate color reproduction of the entire picture COLOR 0 0 ENTER CANCEL MENU IENTER CANCEL MENU RESET PICTURES CANCEL Press the ENTER button until SHARPNESS Pressing the CANCEL
44. nd hear violent scenes or pictures for adults etc The TV VCR responds to TV RATING MOVIE RATING and CANADIAN RATING To use the V Chip function you must register a password TO REGISTER PASSWORD Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to select the V CHIP SET then press the ENTER button Enter the password 4 digits using the Direct Channel Selection buttons 0 9 then press the ENTER button cM 1 2 3 4 4 gt gt SETS appears instead of the number C If you enter the V CHIP SET menu for V cHiP set the first time the password set screen will appear to register a password You must enter a new password for registration and confirmation SET E SET SON OFF TIMER W PICTURE PASSWORD IENTER MENU 0 9 ENTER CANCEL MENU NOTES If you forget the password you cannot set the V Chip To avoid forgetting the password write it down and keep in a safe place 24 In the V CHIP SET menu press the SET or button to select the desired rating then press the ENTER button V CHIP SET V V CHIP 8 US TV RATING ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to display the Press the MENU button until the MENU screen
45. 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 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 When the on screen indicator appears during volume adjustment operation etc Closed Caption text will not be displayed 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 20 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
46. ntenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interfer ence 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 SYMPTOMS TV shuts off TV station stopped broadcasting POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Tune new channel PAGE Sleep timer is set Set Sleep Timer to O Closed caption is not activated TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed cap tions TV signal is weak Try another channel 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 preven tion tab is broken off Place a piece of vinyl tape over the hole Timer recording does not work PLAYBACK 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 button has not been pressed the REC TIMER indicator is not lit Press the TIMER button the REC TIMER indicator is lit Noise bars appear on the Screen Tape is old or worn Replace the tape Tracking adjustment is beyond range of
47. ofa 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 installa tions 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 appliance 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 grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This too is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug 53126 IMPORTANT SAFEGUA
48. ore selecting channels they buttons should be set into the memory See pages 21 and 22 To memorize channels MUTING MUTING 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 disappear the call display Current time VCR operation 8 47AM MON Channel No Auto Repeat Cassette Tape counter and tape speed NOTE The Auto Repeat mark appears when Auto Repeat is selected VCR operation Play Rewind Fast forward Eject Recording Recording pause Stop e vAY To listen through the headphone insert a headphone not supplied with a 1 8 mini plug into PHONES jack on the front The sound from the TV speaker is muted 18 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 remaining time will be momen tarily displayed To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0 TV CAPTION TEXT CHANNEL RETURN Press this button to switch between normal TV and This button allows you to go back
49. oria ederti eterne meet teet terrent entes tete ete ei toten 44 USING ZERO BETIRBINE ene debet t tatto 45 DUPLICATING A VIDEO 46 REGCEPTION DISTURBANGCES niii eire pce e eq aic dete ded dee antt 47 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE a a E e nne 48 2 22 5 tnter eene eene reae cete entes eben eere eU 50 SPECIEIGATIONS s 5st ete eot 51 PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ONTHIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON SEE BELOW E WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION When a cold liquid is poured into a glass for example water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass This is called moisture condensation E MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions o E WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS Plug the power cord into an AC outlet set the POWER switch to ON and leave the unit at room temperature until moisture condensation disappears SS Depending on the surrounding conditions this may take two or three hours Head Drum Video Tape If you cause a static discharge when touching the Avoid extreme hea
50. p 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 2 Speed Picture Search 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode 9X or 15X in EP 2 Speed Record Playback Records and plays two tape speeds EP Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return The counter displays the real tape time and the zero return can be used to return the tape to a preselected position 00 00 00 while the counter can be used to locate programs Digital Auto Tracking Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture On Screen 3 Language Display You can select one of 3 languages English Spanish or French for on screen programming V Chip The V Chip function can rate a TV program or a movie content It allows you to set a restriction level 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this User s Guide prior to operating your new TV VCR PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS atni ED LOCATION OF CONTRO S sia sci gee Riis nese de ean Ae eee eL be te e Eta esc REMOTE CONTROL aeae EE EE bete eer aet us e uan 220 Aaa eh 11 CABLE TV CON
51. r 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 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 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect the TV VCR from the AC power source 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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS POWER No power The AC power cord is not connected Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet Although the power is on the TV VCR does not operate Cassette is not inserted Insert a video cassette TIMER button is depressed Press the TIMER button TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Poor or no picture TV station experiencing problems Try another channel Picture control is not adjusted Check picture control adjustments Possible local interference C
52. st Sunday in October you set to OFF NOTE 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 15 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING 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 23th TUE January 2001 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU ENTER SET D ay e e MENU TIMER REC SET SET UP W CH SET UP REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET UP f you press the MENU button before the clock is not set SYSTEM SET UP screen will IENTER MENU appear See step 2 in this case Press the SET or button to set the month then press the ENTER button Set the day year and time as in step 3 r 22 we CLOCK SET TIME 12 00 AM ENTER CANCEL MENU ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the CLOCK SET option then press the ENTER button SYSTEM SET UP W CLOCK SET ANLANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE E AUTO CLOCK ON OFF E STANDARD TIME
53. system is grounded so as 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 grounding of the mast and support ing 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 not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 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 c If the unit has been exposed to rain or water d If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation e If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEM
54. t unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait a few minutes and plug it back in The unit should return to normal operation Do not place the unit on or near appliances which Avoid extreme cold may cause electromagnetic interference e g speak ers etc Doing so may cause erratic operation of the unit including picture and or sound distortion or noise The ventilation holes prevent overheating Do not block or cover these holes Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper Do not insert fingers any other objects into the cassette loading slot Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust Keep the unit away from flower vases sinks etc If liquids should be spilled into the unit serious Avoid places subject to strong vibration Use ina horizontal flat position only When you finish operating the unit always unload the cassette and turn off the power 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 oe 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 POWER SOURCE TO USE AC POWER SOURCE Use the AC polarized line
55. the REW button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS ONCE PRESS TWICE SP Standard Play 3X 5X EP Extended Play 9X 15 X TO WATCH STILL PICTURE Press the PAUSE button in the PLAYBACK mode PAUSE II Press the PLAY button or PAUSE button to resume normal playback To visually search forward press the FF button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed SQPB S VHS QUASI PLAYBACK You can play back the video cassette tape recorded in the S VHS system However the played back pic ture does not have the high resolution of S VHS sys tem NOTE You can not record in S VHS system NOTE Best results during speed search and still playback can be obtained with video cassettes recorded in the EP mode 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 35 SPECIAL PLAYBACK CONTINUED TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the AUTO REPEAT option MENU W TIMER REC SET SET UP SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ONPOFF AINSYSTEM SET UP
56. to use the Auto Clock Setting in the Newfoundland time zone could result in an incorrect time setting or no setting at all Please set your TV VCR s clock using the Manual Clock Setting 50 SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube 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 GENERAL Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Inputs Phone Jack Accessories Remote Control Batteries AA X 2 13 measured diagonally Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 14 36 37 59 W W 222 86 94 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A VHF UHF In 75 ohms coaxial 1 5 x 2 5 8 ohms x 1 1 5W VHS 4 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System NTSC Color VHS 1 Track SP EP F FWD Approx 4 minutes and 50 seconds REW Approx 2 minute and 30 seconds T 120 Cassette AC 120V 60Hz 65 Watts W 14 1 4 x D 14 1 2 x H 15 1 16 24 3 Ibs 11kg Video RCA 1Vp p 75 ohm Audio In RCA 300 mV 50K ohm 3 5mm mini jack Specifications are subject to change without notice 91 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA JVC CANADA INC Division of U S JVC CORP 21 Finchdene Square 1700 Valley Road Scarborough Ontario Wayne New Jersey 07470 Canada M1X 1A7 5800501A K 01 03 PRINTED IN THAILAND
57. tting 30 f you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV turn OFF automatically at a predetermined time If you program the OFF TIMER once the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily EXAMPLE Turning off the TV at 11 30 PM Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button MENU SET 55 o vut n 4 MENU W TIMER REC SET TV SET UP SET UP E AUTO REPEAT ON bOFF W SYSTEM SET UP ENTER ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to set the desired hour then press the ENTER button SET ENTER CS ON OFF TIMER W ON TIMER 7 00AM 012 MON FRI SET W ORC TIMER d 100 CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button SET ENTER TV SET UP WWV CHIP SET W ON OFF TIMER I NPICTURE ENTER MENU Press the SET or button to set the desired minute then press the ENTER button SET ENTER ON OFF TIMER TIMER 7 00 012 MON FRI SET E OFF CANCEL ENTER CANCEL MENU Press the SET or button to select the OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button SET ENTER Gs SET o
58. y mode The second press will eject the tape STOP EJECT AUTOMATIC EJECT If the TV VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the NOTE Always eject the tape when not in use beginning AUTO REWIND FEATURE the tape will The cassette tape can be ejected even if the be ejected automatically See NOTE on page 38 POWER is OFF TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE TO RECORD AGAIN After recording break off the erase prevention tab if Cover the hole with vinyl tape you do not wish to record over the tape Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette housing Screwdriver T Erase prevention tab Adhesive tape TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME VIDEO CASETTE TAPE TAPE SPEED T 160 T 120 T 90 T 60 T 30 SP Standard Play 2 2 3 hours 2 hours 1 1 2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes EP Extended Play 8 hours 6 hours 4 1 2 hours 3 hours 1 1 2 hours 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 TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play Press the PLAY button to begin playback will appear on the screen NOTE This TV VCR selects the tape speed SP or EP automatically 33 CONTINUED TO REWIND OR FOR
59. ze and type of batteries specified 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 Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline Carbon zinc or old batteries with fresh ones 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 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 TRANSMITTER NOTE When there is an obstacle between the TV VCR and the transmitter the transmitter may not operate e When direct sunlight an incandescent lamp fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV VCR the remote operation may be unstable 10 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using outdoor antenna outdoor antenna not included 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 connections Combination VHF UHF Antenna Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin lead wire Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF UHF antenna to the antenna jack If your combination VHF UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin lead wire the use of the 300 75 ohm matching transformer may be

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