Memorex TV VCR Combo MVT2139 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL  
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS  
AC/DC COMBINATION 13" COLOR TELEVISION  
AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
COMBINÉ TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR 13" ET  
MAGNÉTOSCOPE SUR LE CA/CC  
MVT2139 Series A  
MVT2140  
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 télécommande universelle (autre que  
celle vendue avec ce téléviseur), consultez la documentation accompagnant  
la télécommande universelle afin de connaître le code numérique  
correspondant au téléviseur.  
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 réglée au  
mode "CATV" (câblodistribution).  
Si vous n'utilisez pas la câblodistribution, choisissez l'option "TV".  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.  
Avant de mettre cet appareil en marche, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
9. VENTILATION  
13. LIGHTNING  
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.  
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.  
14. 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.  
10. 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.  
15. OVERLOADING  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as  
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
16. 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.  
17. 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.  
18. SERVICING  
11. 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.  
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.  
12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION  
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them, paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE  
Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
21. 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.  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen  
into the unit.  
22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING  
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling  
only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
23. HEAT  
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 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.  
The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
24. 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.  
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.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUND CLAMPS  
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
S2898A  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
INSTALL THE TV/VCR INYOUR CAR  
• 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.  
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?  
• 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.  
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.  
■ MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN  
THE FOLLOWING CASES:  
• 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 dealership, or an automotive service  
provider. Note that you will be charged separately for  
installation work.  
• When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place.  
• After heating a cold room or under extremely humid  
conditions.  
■ WHENYOU 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.  
• 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.  
LOCATION AND HANDLE  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
(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 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 a  
horizontal (flat) position only.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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WARNING!  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
FEATURES  
Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space  
saving design combines a color TV and a video cassette  
recorder.  
High Quality PictureTechnology - 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.  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
181 ChannelTuner - 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.  
• Be sure to stop your car in a safe area before watching or  
adjusting the TV/VCR.  
Closed Caption Decoder With FullText Mode - Displays  
text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing  
impaired viewers.  
• 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.  
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.  
• Never use benzene or other chemical agents for cleaning.  
Chemicals 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.  
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-ScreenTV 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.  
• 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.  
Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-  
Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of  
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARP-  
NESS.  
• 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.  
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.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
FEATURES  
Programmable ON/OFF Timer - Allows you to automatically  
turn on or off the TV/VCR at a set time.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...................................... 2  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................... 5  
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.  
FEATURES ................................................................. 6  
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ....................................... 8  
REMOTE CONTROL .................................................. 9  
POWER SOURCES.................................................. 10  
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ..................................... 11  
CABLE TV CONNECTIONS ..................................... 12  
SETTING THE LANGUAGE ..................................... 12  
AUTO CLOCK SETTING .......................................... 13  
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING ..................................... 14  
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.  
TV OPERATION ....................................................... 14  
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS .................................... 16  
TO SET THE ON TIMER........................................... 17  
TO SET THE OFF TIMER ......................................... 18  
PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS .................... 19  
2 Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP  
mode (7X or 9X in LP and 9X or 15X in SLP).  
PLAYBACK  
LOADING AND UNLOADING .................................... 20  
PLAYBACK ............................................................... 20  
SPECIAL PLAYBACK ............................................... 21  
3 Speed Playback - Plays three tape speeds (SP, LP, SLP).  
2 Speed Record - Records two tape speeds (SP, SLP).  
RECORDING  
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.  
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM ............................... 21  
ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) .............. 22  
TIMER RECORDING................................................ 22  
Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking  
during playback for the best possible picture.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER .............. 23  
USING ZERO RETURN............................................ 23  
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ................................. 24  
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES................................ 25  
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING ........................................ 25  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................. 26  
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 28  
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.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
FRONT  
REAR  
20  
1
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
UHF/  
VHF  
OUT  
LINE1  
2
3
4
5
6 7 8  
16 17 18  
19  
Power Rec/Otr T-Rec  
Volume  
Channel  
Stop/  
Eject  
Rew  
Play  
F.Fwd  
Rec/Otr  
Phones  
Power  
Video  
–
In  
–
Audio  
9
10 11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS  
FRONT:  
1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a  
video tape.  
12. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this  
button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play  
mode, this button activates reverse search.  
13. 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.  
14. Remote Sensor - Signals from the Remote Control  
are received here.  
2. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off.  
3. STOP/EJECT Button - Press once to stop the tape  
in any mode. Press again to eject the tape.  
4. PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.  
5. REC/OTR Button - Press once to start normal  
recording. Additional presses activate One-touch  
Timer Recording.  
15. Audio/Video In Jacks - Audio and video signal  
cables from an external source can be connected  
here.  
6. POWER Indicator - Lights when the power is turned  
on.  
7. REC/OTR Indicator - Lights when the TV/VCR is  
recording.  
8. T-REC Indicator - This lights when the TIMER REC  
button is pressed.  
9. PHONES Jack - Plug monaural headphones or an  
earphone with an 1/8" miniplug into this jack for  
private listening.  
10. VOLUME ■ / ■ Buttons - Press to raise or lower  
the volume of the sound.  
REAR:  
16. VHF/UHF Antenna Jack - Connect the 75 ohm  
coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service  
to this jack.  
17. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio  
and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR.  
18. AUDIO/VIDEO IN (LINE 1) Jacks - Audio and video  
signal cables from an external source can be  
connected here.  
11. CHANNEL ■ / ■ Buttons - Press to select a  
channel for viewing or recording.  
19. AC Power Cord - Connect to a 120V, 60Hz outlet.  
20. DC Input Jack - Connect the 12V DC car cord  
(supplied) here for DC operation.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
10  
1
17  
22  
POWER  
SLEEP  
TV MONI.  
EJECT  
POWER  
SLEEP  
TV MONI.  
EJECT  
2
3
11  
12  
13  
CHANNEL  
CHANNEL  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
+
+
6
6
–
–
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
7
9
7
9
23  
24  
18  
19  
+
+
CALL  
QUICK VIEW  
CALL  
QUICK VIEW  
–
–
INPUT SELECT  
REC/OTR  
REW  
MUTING  
INPUT SELECT  
REC/OTR  
REW  
MUTING  
4
5
PAUSE/STILL  
F.FWD  
PAUSE/STILL  
F.FWD  
PLAY  
PLAY  
14  
15  
25  
26  
SPEED  
MENU  
ENTER  
SPEED  
MENU  
ENTER  
20  
21  
STOP  
STOP  
6
7
–
SET/TRACKING  
+
CANCEL  
–
SET/TRACKING  
+
CANCEL  
27  
28  
29  
AUTO  
TV/CAP/  
AUTO  
TV/CAP/  
TIMER REC  
TEXT  
TIMER REC  
PROGRAM TRACKING  
TEXT  
PROGRAM TRACKING  
SKIP  
COUNTER ZERO  
RETURN  
SKIP  
COUNTER ZERO  
SEARCH RESET RETURN  
SEARCH RESET  
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9
16  
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS  
1. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on.  
Press again to turn the TV/VCR off.  
2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allows  
direct access to any channel.  
3. 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.  
4. REC/OTR Button - Press once to start normal  
recording. Additional presses activate One-touch  
Timer Recording.  
15. AUTO TRACKING Button - Allows automatic  
adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise  
during playback.  
16. TV/CAP/TEXT Button - Switches between Caption,  
Text and TV modes for Closed-Captioned programs.  
17. SLEEP Button - Sets the TV to turn off automati-  
cally after up to 120 minutes.  
18. INPUT SELECT Button - Switches the program for  
viewing between the TV/VCR and external input  
sources.  
5. REW (Rewind) Button - In the Stop mode, this  
button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the Play  
mode, this button activates reverse search.  
6. SPEED Button - Sets the tape speed for recording.  
7. MENU Button - Press to display the On-Screen  
menu function.  
8. PROGRAM Button - Press to confirm the pro-  
grammed timer recording and ON/OFF timer.  
9. SKIP SEARCH Button - Press in the playback  
mode to search forward in 30 second increments to  
a maximum of 3 minutes.  
19. PLAY Button - Press to play a prerecorded tape.  
20. SET/TRACKING + / – Buttons - Used to set or  
adjust in the menu mode. During playback, they are  
used to adjust tracking manually.  
21. COUNTER RESET Button - Used to reset the  
counter to 00:00:00.  
22. EJECT Button - Press to eject the tape.  
23. VOLUME Up / Down Buttons - Press the Up  
button to increase, or the Down button to decrease  
the volume level.  
24. 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.  
10. TV MONI. Button - Used to temporarily view a TV  
channel selected on the TV/VCR while in the  
playback mode.  
11. 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.  
12. QUICK VIEW Button - Switches between the present  
channel and the last channel selected.  
25. STOP Button - Press once to stop the tape.  
26. ENTER Button - Press to enter or select information  
for on-screen operations.  
27. CANCEL Button - Used to clear the selected  
program and to move the cursor backward.  
28. TIMER REC Button - Used to set the TV/VCR to  
start recording at a preset time (Timer program must  
be set).  
13. MUTING Button - Press to turn off the sound.  
Press again to turn the sound back on.  
14. 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.  
29. ZERO RETURN Button - Use to stop the tape  
when the counter reaches 00:00:00.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
POWER SOURCES  
Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on  
AC. Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz  
polarized AC outlet.  
BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Slide the battery compartment cover.  
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.  
Install two “AAA” batteries (not supplied), paying  
attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compart-  
ment.  
• 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.  
Replace the compartment cover.  
AC Outlet  
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS  
The precautions below should be followed when using  
batteries in this device:  
Wider Hole  
and Blade  
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.  
Polarized AC Cord Plug  
(One blade is wider than the other.)  
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.  
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.  
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  
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 insertions, rotating  
the plug for proper electrical connection.  
TV/VCR  
CAR  
15 FEET  
30˚  
30˚  
To Cigarette  
Lighter Socket  
NOTES: • When there is an obstacle between theTV/VCR  
and the remote control, the remote control may  
not operate.  
To DC Input Jack  
VIDEO  
UHF/  
VHF  
AUDIO  
• 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  
OUT  
LINE1  
Car Cord (supplied)  
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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 connections.  
NOTES: • ALWAYSTURN OFFTV/VCR FIRST BEFORE  
SWITCH ON OR OFFTHE 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.  
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  
Antenna Jack  
• Do not operate the TV/VCR if the car battery  
is weak. Peak current from the car alternator  
could blow the DC fuse.  
A
N
T
A
N
T
75 ohm  
Coaxial  
Cable  
• Check the battery’s charge level regularly  
when the TV/VCR is used in a vehicle.  
300-75 ohm Matching Transformer  
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna  
(
Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm  
)
twin-lead wires  
REPLACING THE FUSE IN THE CAR  
CORD PLUG  
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.  
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.  
Antenna Jack  
300-75 ohm Matching  
Transformer  
PLUG  
8A FUSE  
ANT  
TIP  
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  
VHF 75 ohm  
Combiner  
UHF 300 ohm  
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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.  
Antenna Jack  
ANT  
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
Antenna Jack  
Incoming 75 ohm  
CATV cable  
75 ohm Cable to TV/VCR  
Converter/Descrambler  
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 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/Descrambler  
Incoming  
75 ohm  
Antenna Jack  
ANT  
75 ohm cable  
to TV/VCR  
CATV cable  
A
A/B Switch  
Splitter  
B
SETTING THE LANGUAGE  
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the LAN-  
GUAGE option, then press the  
ENTER button.  
This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in  
English, Spanish or French.  
On-screen language selection (step 3) will automati-  
cally appear on the screen when you press the MENU  
button initially. Select the language you prefer first,  
then proceed with the other menu options.  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF  
STANDARD TIME  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the desired  
language: English (ENGLISH),  
Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French  
(FRANCAIS), then press the  
ENTER button.  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
1 Press the MENU button.  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCAIS  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
button to select the SYSTEM  
SET-UP option, then press the  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
ENTER button.  
4 Press the MENU button until the  
MENU screen is cleared.  
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AUTO CLOCK SETTING  
The Auto Clock function will automatically 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.  
4 Press the SET/TRACKING + or – button to select your  
time zone, then press the ENTER button.  
ATLANTIC  
:
GMT – 4 hours  
(GMT: Greenwich Mean Time)  
GMT – 5 hours  
GMT – 6 hours  
GMT – 7 hours  
GMT – 8 hours  
GMT – 9 hours  
GMT – 10 hours  
AUTO SET  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
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  
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 menu option to OFF and set  
the clock manually.  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING  
You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or  
manually.  
AUTO CLOCK ADJUSTMENT  
The Auto Clock Adjustment will be performed at 12:00 PM  
everyday if you turn off the TV/VCR.  
• If 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.  
1 Press the MENU button. Press the  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
SET/TRACKING + or – button to  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
select the SYSTEM SET-UP  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
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  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
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/TRACKING + or – button to select the  
SYSTEM SET-UP option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
4 Press the SET/TRACKING + or – button to select the  
AUTO CLOCK option.  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF  
STANDARD TIME  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
options, then press the ENTER  
button. Press the MENU button  
until the MENU screen is cleared.  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
ON  
ON:  
for manual setting  
(forward one hour)  
OFF  
AUTO  
OFF: for manual setting  
(back one hour)  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
5 Press the ENTER button to select OFF.  
6 Press the MENU button repeatedly to return to the  
normal screen.  
AUTO: for automatic setting  
(read XDS in the signal)  
• When the AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, the Auto Clock  
adjustment does not function.  
• Set the clock manually (see page 14).  
When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually,  
on the first Sunday in April you set to “ON”, and on the last  
Sunday in October you set to “OFF”.  
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:  
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.  
1 Press the MENU button.  
• When there is no Daylight Saving Time in your  
area, always select OFF position in step 3.  
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.  
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MANUAL CLOCK SETTING  
TV OPERATION  
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.  
1 To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button.  
2 Adjust the volume level by  
pressing the VOLUME Up or Down  
button. The volume level will be  
indicated on the screen by green  
EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 26th (SAT)  
October, 2002.  
VOLUME  
32  
bars. As the volume level  
M E N U  
1 Press the MENU button.  
TIMER REC SET  
increases, so do the number of  
bars. If the volume decreases, the number of green  
bars also decreases.  
TV SET-UP  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
CH SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
button to select the SYSTEM  
3 Set the TV/CATV menu option to the appropriate  
position (See page 16).  
SET-UP option, then press the  
ENTER button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the CLOCK SET  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
TV  
- VHF/UHF Channels  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE  
AUTO CLOCK ON OFF  
STANDARD TIME  
CATV - CABLE TV Channels  
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  
VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS  
TV  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
CATV  
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to set the month, then press  
the ENTER button.  
VHF  
2-13  
VHF  
2-13  
CLOCK SET  
MONTH  
DAY  
10  
UHF  
14-69  
STD/HRC/IRC  
14-36 (A) (W)  
1 (SUN)  
2000  
YEAR  
TIME  
4 Set the day, year and time as in  
step 3.  
:
12 00 AM  
37-59 (AA) (WW)  
60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)  
86-94 (86) (94)  
95-99 (A-5) (A-1)  
100-125 (100)(125)  
01 (5A)  
⟨
⟨
+/—/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
⟩
After setting the clock, time and date,  
the time starts functioning automati-  
cally.  
CLOCK SET  
MONTH  
DAY  
10  
26 (SAT)  
2002  
YEAR  
TIME  
4 Press the Direct Channel selection buttons to select  
the channel.  
• TV mode direct channel selection  
:
8
30 AM  
+/—/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
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:  
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.  
1-9  
Press "0" twice, then 1-9 as needed.  
Example, to select channel 2, press "002".  
Press "0", then the remaining 2 digits.  
Example, to select channel 12, press "012".  
Press the 2 digits in order.  
• To move cursor backward, press the CANCEL  
10-12  
13-99  
button.  
Example, to select channel 36, press "36".  
100-125 Press the 3 digits in order.  
Example, 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.  
CH 012  
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.  
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TV OPERATION  
MUTING  
QUICK VIEW  
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.  
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-  
ing.  
MUTING  
CH 012  
CHANNEL UP / DOWN  
TV/CAPTION/TEXT  
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.  
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  
CAPTION CH 1  
See pages 16 and 17 “To memorize channels”.  
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.  
CALL  
Press the CALL button.The clock, date, channel number,  
real time tape counter, tape speed and VCR operation will  
be indicated.  
• 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.  
Press CALL button again to remove the call display.  
Current time  
VCR operation  
: Play  
:
8 47AM THU  
CH 012  
Channel No.  
Auto Repeat  
Tape In  
: Rewind  
: Fast-forward  
: Eject  
:
:
00 04 38 SP  
: Recording  
: Pause  
Tape Speed  
• Closed Captioned text is only displayed in  
locations where it is available.  
• If the Call display is on, the Closed Captioning  
text will not appear.  
Real Time Counter  
: Stop  
NOTE: To listen through the headphone, insert a  
headphone (not supplied) with a 1/8" mini plug  
into the PHONES jack on the front. The sound  
from the TV speaker is muted.  
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.  
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 momentarily  
displayed.To cancel the sleep timer,  
press the SLEEP button repeatedly  
until the display turns to 0.  
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.  
SLEEP  
120  
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).  
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TV OPERATION  
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS  
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 Captions in other  
languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.  
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.  
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.  
TV/CATV SELECTION  
1 Press the MENU button.  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
TV SET-UP  
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the CH SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
mode, then press the ENTER  
button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS  
TV  
CATV  
VHF  
2-13  
VHF  
2-13  
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).  
UHF  
14-69  
STD/HRC/IRC  
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 (5A)  
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the TV/CATV  
mode.  
CH SET-UP  
TV CATV  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD/DELETE  
• 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 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.  
4 Press the ENTER button to  
select the TV or CATV mode.  
The arrow indicates the selected  
mode.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
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.  
• 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.  
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the CH SET-UP  
mode, then press the ENTER  
button.  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
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.  
CH SET-UP  
TV CATV  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD/DELETE  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
Channel numbers will remain red  
until auto memorizing is complete.  
4 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is  
cleared.  
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TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS TO SET THE ON TIMER  
This feature allows you to have theTV/VCR automati-  
cally turn on at a predetermined time. If you program  
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS  
1 Press the MENU button.  
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.  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the CH SET-UP  
mode, then press the ENTER  
button.  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
1 Press the MENU button.  
M E N U  
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the ADD/  
DELETE mode, then press the  
ENTER button.  
TIMER REC SET  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
TV CATV  
AUTO CH MEMORY  
ADD/DELETE  
CH SET-UP  
– button to select the TV SET-UP  
option, then press the ENTER  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
4 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.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the ON/OFF  
TIMER option, then press the  
ENTER button.  
TV SET-UP  
ON/OFF TIMER  
PICTURE  
ADD  
CH 003  
⟨
+/—/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
5 Press the ENTER button to  
⟨
0–9/+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
select the ADD or DELETE.  
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the ON TIMER  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIMER  
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.  
12:00AM CH001  
MON-SAT  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OFF TIMER  
12:00AM  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
4 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to set the desired hour,  
then press the ENTER button.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH001  
MON-SAT  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OFF TIMER  
12:00AM  
6 Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is  
cleared.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
5 Set the desired minute, channel  
and daily or weekly timer date  
as in step 4.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
MON-FRI  
CANCEL  
CANCEL  
OFF TIMER  
12:00AM  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
6 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the SET mode,  
then press the ENTER button.  
Press the MENU button repeat-  
edly to return to normal screen.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
MON-FRI  
SET  
OFF TIMER  
12:00AM  
CANCEL  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
NOTES: • 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 ONTIMER, " " of the OFFTIMER  
will flash on and off. If you wish to set the OFF  
TIMER, press the ENTER button then follow the  
steps 4-6 on " TO 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.  
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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.  
4 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to set the desired hour,  
then press the ENTER button.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
MON-FRI  
SET  
OFF TIMER  
11:00PM  
CANCEL  
EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM.  
⟨
⟨
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
1 Press the MENU button.  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
button to select the TV SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
option, then press the ENTER  
5 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to set the desired minute,  
then press the ENTER button.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
MON-FRI  
SET  
button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
OFF TIMER  
11:30PM  
CANCEL  
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the ON/OFF  
TIMER option, then press the  
ENTER button.  
TV SET-UP  
ON/OFF TIMER  
PICTURE  
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  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
⟨
+/—/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
MON-FRI  
SET  
SET  
OFF TIMER  
11:30PM  
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the OFF TIMER  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
ON/OFF TIMER  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
MON-FRI  
SET  
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.  
OFF TIMER  
12:00AM  
CANCEL  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
• To confirm the ON/OFF TIMER:  
Press the PROGRAM button twice to indicate the  
programs on the screen.  
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PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS  
COLOR  
Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust  
them individually as follows:  
Press the ENTER button until  
“COLOR” appears on the screen,  
then press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to adjust the color intensity  
of the picture. The control should be  
set when colors appear normal in  
intensity and brilliance.  
1 To display the picture adjustment  
M E N U  
TIMER REC SET  
screen, press the MENU button.  
TV SET-UP  
CH SET-UP  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the TV SET-UP  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
COLOR  
0
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
TINT  
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the PICTURE  
option, then press the ENTER  
button.  
Press the ENTER button until “TINT”  
appears on the screen, then press  
the SET/TRACKING + or – button to  
adjust the tint of the picture. This  
determines how accurately the  
colors are reproduced by the TV.  
TV SET-UP  
ON/OFF TIMER  
PICTURE  
TINT  
0
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
⟨
+/—/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
Adjusting the tint for natural facial tone is the best method of  
obtaining accurate color reproduction of the entire picture.  
BRIGHTNESS  
Press the ENTER button until  
“BRIGHTNESS” appears on the  
screen, then press the SET/  
TRACKING + or – button to adjust  
the brightness of the picture. When  
the SET/TRACKING + button is  
pressed, the darker portions of the  
picture become lighter.  
SHARPNESS  
Press the ENTER button until  
“SHARPNESS” appears on the  
screen, then press the SET/  
TRACKING + or – button to adjust  
BRIGHTNESS  
0
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
SHARPNESS  
0
the sharpness of the picture.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
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  
Pressing the CANCEL button while making picture  
adjustments will return all adjustments to the factory  
preset levels.  
CONTRAST  
32  
⟨
+/–/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.  
(dim light), the sharpest picture is obtained by reducing  
the contrast.  
NOTE: The CONTRAST default setting is set to maximum  
at the factory.  
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LOADING AND UNLOADING PLAYBACK  
To play a prerecorded tape.  
Use only video cassette tapes marked  
.
LOADING  
TO START PLAYBACK  
Push the center of the tape until it is automatically  
retracted into the TV/VCR.  
Load a prerecorded tape (When  
loading a cassette tape without the  
erase prevention tab, playback will  
start automatically).  
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.  
Press the PLAY button to begin  
playback.  
“
” will appear on the screen.  
Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you.  
An inverted video cassette cannot be inserted.  
NOTE: This TV/VCR selects the playback tape speed  
SP, LP or SLP automatically.  
UNLOADING  
TO STOP PLAYBACK  
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.  
Press the STOP button once.  
The tape will stop, but remain fully  
loaded and ready to play.  
“
” will appear on the screen.  
TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE  
TAPE RAPIDLY  
Press the REW (Rewind) or F.FWD (Fast Forward)  
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).  
button in the Stop mode.  
“
” or “ ” will appear on the screen.  
NOTES: • Always eject the tape when not in 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.  
FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH  
Screwdriver  
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:  
Erase prevention tab  
MANUAL TR.  
–
+
TO RECORD AGAIN  
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of  
the video cassette housing.  
• Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to obtain the best possible  
picture. “MANUAL TR.” will appear  
for 4 seconds on the screen.  
AUTO TR  
.
To resume automatic tracking,  
press the AUTOTRACKING button.  
“AUTO TR.” will appear for 4 seconds on the screen.  
TO MONITOR A TV PROGRAM  
Press theTV 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.  
Adhesive tape  
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK  
RECORDING ATV PROGRAM  
TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED  
POINTS  
RECORDING AND VIEWING THE  
SAME TV PROGRAM  
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.  
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  
:
:
00 00 00 SP  
about 4 seconds.  
SPEED SEARCH TIMES  
3 Set the TV/CATV option to the appropriate position  
PICTURE SEARCH SPEED  
TAPE SPEED  
(See page 16).  
PRESS ONCE  
PRESS TWICE  
TV  
- VHF/UHF channels  
SP (Standard Play)  
LP (Long Play)  
CATV - CABLE TV channels  
3 X  
7 X  
9 X  
5 X  
9 X  
NOTES: • 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.  
SLP (Super Long Play)  
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.  
4 Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or  
CHANNEL Up or Down button to select the channel  
to be recorded.  
CH 012  
TO WATCH STILL PICTURE  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button in the PLAYBACK mode.  
Press the PLAY button or PAUSE/STILL button to resume  
normal playback.  
5 Press the REC/OTR button.  
" II" and the channel number will  
appear on the screen and the  
REC/OTR indicator will light.  
NOTES: • The audio output is muted during Speed  
Search and Still.  
TO STOP RECORDING  
Press the STOP button to stop recording.  
“ I ” will appear on the screen.  
• 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 STOP RECORDING TEMPORARILY  
Press the PAUSE/STILL button to avoid recording  
unwanted material.  
TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY  
1 Press the MENU button.  
M E N U  
“
” will appear on the screen and the REC/OTR  
TIMER REC SET  
TV SET-UP  
indicator will blink on and off. Press the PAUSE/STILL  
button or the REC/OTR button to continue the recording.  
2 Press the SET/TRACKING + or  
– button to select the AUTO  
CH SET-UP  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
REPEAT option.  
NOTE: The PAUSE mode will be changed to STOP mode  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
after five minutes to prevent damage to the tape.  
3 Press the ENTER button to select  
the ON position.  
NOTES: • AUTO REWIND FEATURE  
ThisTV/VCR will automatically rewind the video  
cassette when the tape has ended (except  
during OTR andTimer Record). It will also eject  
the video cassette.  
4 Press the MENU button. If you press the PLAY button,  
the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is  
canceled.  
• If the erase prevention tab is removed, the tape  
will eject when the REC/OTR button is pressed  
for recording.  
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.  
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ONE-TOUCH TIMER  
TIMER RECORDING  
(
)
RECORDING OTR  
The One-Touch Timer Recording feature provides a  
simple and convenient way to make a timed recording.  
3 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
----- -- -- -- -- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --::-- --::-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
button to select the PROGRAM  
position, then press the ENTER  
button.  
EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes.  
1 Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
2 Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab  
4 Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the date, then  
press the ENTER button.  
intact.  
TIMER REC SET  
3 Press the SPEED button to  
select the desired tape speed  
(SP or SLP). SP or SLP will  
appear on the screen.  
DATE  
START  
END  
23 (THU)  
:
8
30 AM  
:
-- --  
012  
SP  
CH  
SPEED  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
:
:
00 00 00 SP  
5 Set the start time, end time,  
channel and tape speed as in step 4.  
4 Set the TV/CATV option to the  
appropriate setting (See page 16).  
TV  
- VHF/UHF channels  
23 TH 7:00  
9:30  
007 SLP  
----- -- --PM -- --PM --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --::-- --::-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
TIMER REC SET  
CATV - CABLE TV channels  
DATE  
START  
END  
23 (THU)  
:
:
7
9
00 PM  
30 PM  
5 Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons or  
CHANNEL Up or Down button to select the channel  
to be recorded.  
CH  
007  
SPEED  
SLP  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
6 Press the REC/OTR button to  
begin recording. Press the button  
OTR 0 : 30  
CH 012  
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.  
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.  
“OTR” will appear on the screen.  
Press  
Recording time  
NORMAL REC  
0:30  
7 Press the TIMER REC button. The T-REC indicator  
will light.TheTimer is programed, when the programed  
time is reached, the recording is automatically started.  
NOTES: • Press the REC/OTR  
button to increase the  
time needed for recording  
(See the chart right).  
• To cancel OTR, press  
the STOP button.  
once  
twice  
3 times  
4 times  
5 times  
6 times  
7 times  
8 times  
1:00  
1:30  
To cancel timer recording, press the button again and  
T-REC indicator will go out.  
2:00  
3:00  
• The TV/VCR channel  
cannot be changed  
during recording.  
4:00  
5:00  
NOTES: • 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/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  
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).  
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.  
• Load 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).  
M E N U  
1 Press the MENU button.  
TIMER REC SET  
CH SET-UP  
2 Check the TIMER REC SET  
AUTO REPEAT ON OFF  
option is selected, then press  
TV SET-UP  
SYSTEM SET-UP  
the ENTER button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/MENU  
⟩
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USING THE REAL TIME  
TAPE COUNTER  
The On-Screen RealTimeTape 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 SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER  
When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22, press the SET/  
TRACKING – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed.  
The setting changes as follows:  
TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY  
Example  
1 Press the CALL button.  
The current day (Friday)  
SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday)  
MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)  
:
8 40AM THU  
CH 012  
2 Press the COUNTER RESET  
button to set the counter to  
“00:00:00”.  
One month later  
minus one day  
:
:
00 00 00 SP  
MON-FRI  
(Monday to Friday)  
3 Begin Playback or Recording to  
start the tape, the counter will  
display the elapsed time.  
WKL-WED  
WKL-THU (Weekly Thursday)  
9:00AM THU  
CH 012  
(Weekly Wednesday)  
4 When you wish to make the  
counter disappear, press the  
CALL button once again.  
TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS  
:
:
00 30 00 SP  
Press the PROGRAM button once. The TV screen  
displays the timer program list. Press the PROGRAM  
button again. The TV screen displays the ON/OFF timer  
setting.  
NOTES: • If you rewind the tape from “00:00:00”, a minus  
sign (“–”) will be displayed in front of the time.  
• When you load a tape, the counter will reset to  
“00:00:00”.  
(once)  
(twice)  
23 TH 7:00  
9:30  
007 SLP  
----- -- --PM -- --PM --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --::-- --::-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
ON/OFF TIMER  
• 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.  
ON TIMER  
7:00AM CH012  
MON-FRI  
SET  
SET  
OFF TIMER  
11:30PM  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
Press the PROGRAM button 3 times. The screen returns  
to the normal screen.  
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 ZERO RETURN button.  
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the TIMER REC  
SET option in the MENU, then  
press the ENTER button.  
Press the SET/TRACKING + or –  
button to select the unnecessary  
program, and press the CANCEL  
button to cancel the program.  
----- -- -- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --:-- -- -- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
----- --::-- --::-- --- -  
----- --:-- --:-- --- -  
1 Press the CALL button.  
⟨
+/–/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU  
⟩
:
8 40AM THU  
CH 012  
:
:
00 30 50 SP  
IFTHE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER  
2 Before playback or recording,  
press the COUNTER RESET  
button to set the counter to  
“00:00:00”.  
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.  
8:40AM THU  
9:00AM THU  
9:00AM THU  
CH 012  
:
:
00 00 00 SP  
8 : 00  
9 : 00  
10 : 00  
11 : 00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
3 Begin playback or recording.  
CH 012  
Deleted Parts  
4 Press the STOP button.  
Program 3  
Non Recorded Portion Parts  
Prog.2  
Recording  
Control Settings  
Prog.1  
Prog.3  
:
:
00 20 00 SP  
5 Press the ZERO RETURN  
button. The tape will rewind  
and automatically stop at the  
“00:00:00” position.  
NOTES: • 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.  
CH 012  
:
:
00 00 00 SP  
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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.  
CONNECTION TO VCR  
Recording TV/VCR  
1 Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab  
intact into the TV/VCR.  
Playback VCR  
Insert a previously recorded cassette into the play-  
back VCR or Camcorder.  
2 Press the INPUT SELECT button  
LINE  
2
To VIDEO  
OUT  
To AUDIO  
OUT  
twice to select AUDIO/VIDEO  
input position. The "LINE 2" will  
appear on the screen.  
To  
Audio In  
To Video In  
Audio/Video Cord (not supplied)  
NOTE: You can also use the rear AUDIO/VIDEO  
LINE1 Jacks. Select "LINE 1" by pressing the  
INPUT SELECT button.  
CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER  
For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a  
camcorder, follow the camcorder manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions. A typical camcorder dubbing hookup is shown  
below.  
3 Press the REC/OTR button on the remote control of  
the TV/VCR, then press the PAUSE/STILL button.  
4 Press the PLAY Button on the playback VCR, then  
press the PAUSE/STILL button.  
Recording TV/VCR  
Playback  
Camcorder  
5 Press the PAUSE/STILL buttons on both units  
simultaneously to begin the duplicating process.  
To AV Jack  
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 infringe the rights of  
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright  
laws.  
To Video/Audio In  
Audio/Video Cord (not supplied)  
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RECEPTION DISTURBANCES  
Most types of television interference can be remedied  
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.  
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  
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.  
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  
Good Picture  
Snowy Picture  
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.  
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 chemical 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.  
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.  
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.  
PICTURE SIZE VARIATION  
A slight picture size variation is  
normal when you adjust the  
CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS  
settings.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Check the following chart before requesting service.  
SYMPTOM  
POWER  
CAUSE  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
PAGE  
The AC power cord is not connected. Connect the AC power cord to the  
AC outlet.  
No power.  
10  
10  
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.  
Cassette is not inserted.  
Replace fuse.  
11  
20  
22  
Insert a video cassette.  
Press the TIMER REC button.  
Although the power is on, the  
TV/VCR does not operate.  
TIMER REC button is depressed.  
Moisture condenses on the video  
heads.  
"DEW" appears on the screen. Wait  
two or three hours until it goes off.  
5
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION  
TV station experiencing problems.  
14  
19  
Try another channel.  
Picture control is not adjusted.  
Possible local interference.  
Check picture control adjustments.  
Check for source of reception  
disturbance.  
25  
Poor or no picture.  
Antenna (CATV) connector is not  
connected or possible  
localinterference.  
Check CATV connection or VHF/  
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate  
antenna.  
11,12  
TV station experiencing problems.  
Picture control is not adjusted.  
Possible local interference.  
Try another channel.  
14  
19  
Check picture control adjustments.  
Check for source of reception  
disturbance.  
25  
Poor or no color.  
Antenna (CATV) connector is not  
connected or possible local  
interference.  
Check CATV connection or VHF/  
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate  
antenna.  
11,12  
14  
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.  
Picture wobbles or drifts.  
No CATV reception.  
11,12  
Cable TV channel is scrambled.  
CATV connector is not connected.  
Try another channel.  
14  
12  
Check all CATV connections.  
TV/CATV Mode menu option is set to Set the TV/CATV Menu option to  
the TV mode.  
16  
12  
16  
the CATV mode.  
Cable TV service interrupted.  
Contact your Cable TV company.  
TV/CATV Mode menu option is not  
set to the appropriate mode.  
Make sure TV/CATV menu option is  
in the appropriate mode.  
No reception above  
channel 13.  
UHF antenna is not connected.  
TV station experiencing problems.  
Check UHF antenna.  
Try another channel.  
11  
14  
Antenna (CATV) connector is not  
connected or possible local  
interference.  
Check CATV connection or VHF/  
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate  
antenna.  
11, 12  
Poor or no sound.  
Possible local interference.  
Check for source of reception  
disturbance.  
25  
15  
MUTING button is depressed.  
Check that MUTING button has not  
been pressed.  
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SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
POSSIBLE SOLUTION  
Tune new channel.  
PAGE  
TV station stopped broadcasting.  
Sleep timer is set.  
14  
15  
18  
TV shuts off.  
Set Sleep Timer to "0".  
Cancel OFF timer.  
OFF timer is set.  
TV station experiencing problems or  
program tuned is not closed captions.  
Try another channel.  
14  
TV signal is weak.  
Check CATV connection of VHF/  
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate  
antenna.  
Closed caption is not  
activated.  
11,12  
15  
The TV/CAP/TEXT button is not  
depressed.  
Press the TV/CAP/TEXT button to  
turn on the closed caption.  
RECORDING  
The video cassette's erase prevention Place a piece of vinyl tape over the  
TV recording does not work.  
20  
14  
22  
tab is broken off.  
hole.  
The time is not set correctly.  
Reset the present time.  
Reset the start/end time.  
The recording start/end time is not  
set correctly.  
Timer recording does not  
work.  
The TIMER REC button has not been Press the TIMER REC button (The  
pressed (The T-REC indicator is not lit). T-REC indicator is lit).  
22  
PLAYBACK  
—
20  
25  
Tape is old or worn.  
Replace the tape.  
Tracking adjustment is beyond range Adjust tracking manually using the  
Noise bars appear on the  
screen.  
of automatic tracking circuit.  
Video heads are dirty.  
SET/TRACKING + or – buttons on  
the remote control.  
Clean the video heads.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Aim the remote control at the  
remote sensor.  
The remote control is not aimed at  
the sensor.  
10  
10  
10  
Distance is too far or too much light  
in the room.  
Operate within 15 feet or reduce  
the light of the room.  
Remote control does not  
operate.  
Clear the path of the beam.  
There is an obstacle in the path of  
the beam.  
Replace the batteries.  
Insert correctly.  
10  
10  
The batteries are weak.  
The batteries are not inserted  
correctly.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
TELEVISION  
Picture Tube:  
13" (measured diagonally)  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Tuner Type:  
220 lines  
Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized  
Receiving Channels:  
VHF  
2-13  
UHF  
14-69  
CATV  
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 (5A)  
Antenna Input:  
VHF/UHF In 75 ohms coaxial  
Speaker:  
Audio Output Power:  
1-1/2" x 2-1/2", 8 ohm x 1  
1.5W  
VCR  
Video System:  
Video Signal:  
Cassette Tape:  
Audio Track:  
Tape Speed:  
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/REW Time at 25˚C (77˚F): F.FWD: Approx. 4 minutes 50 seconds  
REW: Approx. 2 minutes 30 seconds  
(T-120 Cassette)  
Speed Search:  
SP 3 & 5 x Normal Speed  
LP 7 & 9 x Normal Speed  
SLP 9 & 15 x Normal Speed  
GENERAL  
Power Source:  
AC 120V 60Hz  
DC 12V  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
65 Watts (AC 120V), 54 Watts (DC 12V)  
W 14-1/4" x D 14-9/16" x H 15-1/16"  
27.6 Ibs  
Inputs:  
Video: (RCA) 1V p-p/75 ohm  
Audio: (RCA) –8 dB/50K ohm  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Temperature:  
Remote Control:  
–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)  
Accessories:  
Remote Control  
Telescopic Antenna  
12V DC Car Cord  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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