User manual DAEWOO CMC13103

TV/VCR Combination Unit Owner s Manual CMC13003 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning! Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions Important Safety Information CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), 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. Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. i. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · · · · · · · · Always be careful when using your TV/VCR. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine: Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV/VCR. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings on the TV/VCR and in the operating instructions. Follow all operating and use instructions. Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury. Do not use the TV/VCR where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc. Provide ventilation for the TV/VCR. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings, and do not place the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV/VCR on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued · Do not place the TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV/VCR. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV/VCR and its cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to overturn. · Operate your TV/VCR only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. · Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV/VCR is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn't fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. · Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are unlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. · Unplug the TV/VCR from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. Save These Instructions · Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed 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, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal. · Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. · Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ii. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued · Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable 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 No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding 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. · Do not attempt to service the TV/VCR yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: ­ when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged ­ if liquid has been spilled on, or objects have fallen into, the unit ­ if the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water ­ if the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions ­ if the TV/VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged ­ when the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance iii. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions · If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to normal. · 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 additional damage to the unit. · Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR is in a safe operating condition. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. CONTENTS Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ..................1 List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Checking Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Understanding the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Choosing Picture Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Customizing Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Resetting Standard Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chapter 4: VCR Operation .....................................................16 Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing a Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pausing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using Picture Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using P.PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recording TV Programs as You Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Editing While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using Advanced Recording Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 One-touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using Program Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CONTENTS iv Chapter 2: Installation ...........................................................6 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . 6 Antennas With 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR. . . . . . . . . . 7 Cable Without a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cable With a Converter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 3: TV Operation ........................................................10 Viewing the On-screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Viewing the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Selecting the On-screen Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Selecting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Programming the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CONTENTS Chapter 5: Special Features .................................................23 Viewing the Demonstration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Turbo Rewind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using True Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Using Block Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number(PIN) . . . . . . . . 25 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV guidelines" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 How to Set Up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings; G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a channel("Emergency Escape") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Copying, or Dubbing, a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Making the Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Appendix..................................................................................31 Caring for Your TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Video Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 About Video Tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Caring for Video Tapes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The Record Safety Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...................................................30 Identifying TV Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Identifying VCR Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 v. CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR List of Features Checking Parts Your TV/VCR was designed and engineered using the latest technology. This TV/VCR is a full-featured, high-performance unit that not only meets, but exceeds, industry standards. Along with the standard features you expect, This TV/VCR has included the following special features: · Easy-to-operate infrared remote control · Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can use from the front panel or the remote control · Closed captioning · On-screen programmed recording of up to six events in one month · Digital auto-tracking · Repeat play · Infra-red wireless remote control system · Quick-start, full loading system · High-speed rewinding (Turbo rewind) · High-quality video circuitry · 181-channel capability (frequency synthesized tuner) · Auto channel programming · One-touch recording (up to four hours) · Eight-hour recording on a single T-160 video cassette · Auto clock setting · Rental picture plus · Tri-lingual on-screen displays (English, Spanish, and French) · V-chip Once you have unpacked your TV/VCR, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. (The TV illustration shown does not necessarily match the design of your TV/VCR set.) wireless remote control TV/VCR this manual CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR 1 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls Front Panel Jacks Front Panel Controls 2 CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued The buttons on the front panel control basic features. For more advanced features, you will use the remote control. 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 EARPHONE jack Connect a set of earphones (with a mini connector) to this jack. VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks Connect components, such as a camcorder, to these jacks. POWER indicator Lit when TV/VCR power is on. TIMER indicator Lit when the timer is set to record a program. 8 REC indicator Lit when the TV/VCR is recording. REMOTE sensor Receives signals from the remote control. STOP/EJECT button Press to stop a video tape during play, record, rewind, or fast forward. Press to eject a video tape if the tape is stopped. REW button Press to rewind a video tape. 9 10 11 12 13 PLAY button Press to play a video tape. FF button Press to fast forward a video tape. ­ VOL and VOL+ buttons (VOLUME) Press to change the volume or to change features on the menu. CHw and CHv buttons (CHANNEL) Press to change channels or to select features on the menu. POWER button Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off. CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR 3 LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Rear Panel 1 2 VHF antenna mount VHF rod antenna mount. See page 6. Antenna terminal Use this terminal (VHF/UHF IN FROM ANT) to connect the TV/VCR to a 75-ohm outdoor antenna or cable system. See page 6. VHF rod antenna and 300-75 ohm adapter Connect the VHF rod antenna to the 300-75 ohm adapter. Connect the 300-75 ohm adapter to the antenna terminal on the TV/VCR. See page 6. 4 CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR Understanding the Controls, continued Remote Control Use the remote control within 33 feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. 1 POWER Press to turn the TV/VCR on and off. 2 Number buttons Press to select specific channels. 3 P.PLUS Press to compensate for a poor rental tape. 4 MENU Press to display the onscreen menu. 5 SPEED Press to select the tape recording speed. 6 REC (record) Press to begin recording. 7 STOP Press to stop a tape. 8 REW (rewind) Press to rewind a tape. 9 PLAY Press to play a tape. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DISPLAY Press to show on-screen displays. PRE-CH (previous channel) Press to return to the last channel viewed. LINE IN Press to select the component connected to the Audio/Video jacks. CLEAR Press to correct programming errors, clear programs, or reset the tape counter. EJECT Press to eject a tape. P.STD (picture-standard) Press to select memorized or standard picture settings. TRK+, ­ (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking. REPEAT Press to play a tape or a section of tape repeatedly. 18 19 20 21 22 MUTE Press to silence the volume. ­VOL and VOL+ (volume) Press ­ VOL to decrease or VOL+ to increase the volume. CH and CH (channel) Press CH or CH to change channels. Also used with the menu system. P. (pause)/STILL Press to freeze a video frame. FF (fast forward) Press to fast forward a tape. CHAPTER ONE: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR NEW TV/VCR 5 CHAPTER TWO Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have cable TV, you must connect an antenna to your TV/VCR. First you need to identify your antenna's lead type: · If you are using the antenna that also has 300-ohm twin flat leads, (see the illustration below) see "Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,"on this page. INSTALLATION Antennas With 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you use a 300-ohm antenna with twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1 Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount. 2 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adapter. Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. Antennas With 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the lead into the terminal on the rear panel of the TV/VCR. 3 · If your antenna has a 75-ohm round lead (see the illustration below), see "Antennas With 75-ohm Round Leads," on this page. Plug the adapter into the terminal on the rear panel of the TV/VCR. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV/VCR (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting them to the TV/VCR. This procedure requires a combiner attachment that you can purchase at an electronics store. · If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas," on this page. Extend the antenna and adjust it for the clearest picture.To reduce the risk of damage, only adjust the antenna by moving the black plastic base. 6 CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas, continued If you use a 300-ohm antenna with twin flat leads, follow the directions below, but skip step 1. 1 Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount. Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR 3 Plug the combiner into the terminal on the rear panel of the TV/VCR. Choose one of the sections below for connecting a cable system. This TV/VCR is cable-ready; you don't need a converter for basic cable channels. Cable With a Converter Box If your cable company scrambles some channels and requires you to use a converter box for only those channels, use these instructions. You will need the following pieces of equipment, which you can purchase from an electronics store: · A two-way splitter · An RF (A/B) switch · Four lengths of coaxial cable 1 Plug the incoming cable into the 2-way splitter. Cable Without a Converter Box To connect cable without a converter box: 1 Plug the incoming cable into the terminal on the rear panel of the TV/VCR. 2 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION 7 INSTALLATION Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR, continued 2 Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the input on the converter box. 5 Connect the fourth coaxial cable between the output on the RF (A/B) switch and the terminal on the TV/VCR's back panel. 3 Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the converter box and the "B" input on the RF (A/B) switch. Choose the "A" position on the A/B switch to select all nonscrambled channels by remote control. Choose the "B" position on the A/B switch to select scrambled channels via the converter box. When using the "B" position, tune your TV/VCR to the output channel of the converter box (usually channel 3 or 4). 4 Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the "A" input on the RF (A/B) switch. 8 CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Open the battery cover by pressing on the back cover's tab and lifting up. 3 Replace the cover. 2 Install two AA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and ­ ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. If you won't be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place. Batteries last for about one year. CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION 9 CHAPTER THREE Viewing the On-screen Display The on-screen displays automatically appear on the screen when you turn the TV/VCR on or change its status (from stop to play, from play to stop, etc.). You can also activate the on-screen displays manually by using the remote control. 1 With the power on, press DISPLAY. TV OPERATION Viewing the Main Menu Selecting the On-screen Language On-screen text can appear in English, Spanish, or French. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until "Setup" is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. 2 Press DISPLAY again (while the display items are still on the TV/VCR screen) to display the time counter. 1 With the power on, press MENU. 3 Press DISPLAY again to display the counter memory. This display disappears from the screen within ten seconds. The main menu appears on the screen. Press MENU again to remove the main menu from the screen. The menu will disappear from the screen in less than fifteen seconds if you don't press any buttons on the remote. 3 Press CH until "Language" is highlighted. Press DISPLAY once more to remove all displays from the screen and return to normal viewing. 4 Press VOL­ or VOL+ button to select the on-screen language you want. 10 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION TV OPERATION Selecting the Signal Source The first step in programming your TV/VCR is to select the signal source of your antenna or cable TV system. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until "Setup" is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. Programming the Channels Storing Channels in Memory Your TV/VCR can automatically memorize all the channels you receive. Once they are in memory, you can use CH and CH to select channels without using the number buttons. Before you can store channels in memory, you must have already selected the signal source. See "Selecting the Signal Source" on this page. 3 Press CH until "Auto Program" is highlighted. Press MENU at any time to interrupt the programming process and return to normal viewing. 5 When the programming process is complete, press CH or CH to scan the channels stored in the TV/VCR's memory. Occasionally the TV/VCR will miss an active channel if the signal is weak or if the channel is off the air when you start programming. Likewise, an unavailable channel may be included in memory if there are stray signals on that channel. 4 Press VOL­ or VOL+ button to begin automatic programming. 1 3 Press VOL­ or VOL+ to select "Antenna," "Cable STD," "Cable HRC," or "Cable IRC." If your TV/VCR is connected to an antenna, select "Antenna." If you have cable TV, select "Cable STD," "Cable HRC," or "CABLE IRC," depending on the type of cable system you have. 2 With the main menu displayed, press CH until "Setup" is highlighted. Press VOL+. Adding and Erasing Channels in Memory The TV/VCR automatically cycles through all the channel numbers and places the available channels in memory. This takes one to two minutes. You can manually add or erase a channel from your TV/VCR's memory. 1 Use the number buttons to select the channel you want to add to or erase from the TV/VCR's memory. CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION 11 TV OPERATION Programming the Channels, continued · When entering single-digit channels, press 0 first. For example, to select channel 8, press 0, then 8. · When entering three-digit channels, press the +100 button on the remote control first. For example, to select channel 104, press +100, then press 0, then 4. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Press CH until "Setup" is highlighted. 4 Press VOL+ to display the Setup menu. Setting the Clock 5 Press CH until "Add/Erase" is highlighted. If you want to: · Add a channel: Press VOL+ or VOL­ to display "Added." · Erase a channel: Press VOL+ or VOL­ to display "Erased." You can still view a channel that is not stored in memory by using the number buttons to select the channel directly. 6 To record programs while you are away, or to use the sleep timer, you must first set the clock and calendar. There are two ways to set the clock: Option 1, Direct: The digits for hours and minutes are entered directly. Option 2, Auto: The TV's clock is synchornized to a time signal sent out by the local PBS channel. 1 With the main menu displayed, press CH until "Time Set" is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. The Time Set menu appears. 3 Press VOL+ to activate the "Clock Set" and "Manual" field. (Note: Press VOL+ to alternate between "Manual" and "Auto".) Option 1: Setting the clock directly ("Manual" Method) 1 Press the CH button to select the "Clock" field. 2 Press VOL+ to activate the hour digits. 3 Press CH or CH the current hour. to set Be sure to set the correct time of day (am or pm), which appears to the right of the minutes. 12 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION TV OPERATION Setting the Clock, continued 4 Press VOL+. 3 Press VOL+. 7 5 1 Press CH or CH the current minute. Setting the date Press VOL+. to set 4 5 The day will blink. Press CH or CH the current day. Press VOL+. to set Press MENU to return to the first menu. 8 Press MENU again to return to normal viewing. Option 2: Using the Local PBS channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock: If the TV clock is set using the Auto option, it will be automatically synchronized to a time signal sent out by the local PBS channel. 1 With the main menu displayed, press CH until "Time Set" is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. The Time Set menu appears. 3 Press VOL+ to activate the "Auto" option. 4 Press the CH button to select the "PBS channel" field. 5 Press VOL +. Press CH and CH buttons to select your local PBS channel. Press VOL + again to lock in the PBS channel. 2 The month will blink. Press CH or CH to set the current month. 6 The year will blink. Press CH or CH to set the current year. The day of the week is set automatically. If you make a mistake, press VOL ­ to move back to the incorrect item. Press CH and CH to change the item. The picture changes according to the channel. 6 Press the CH button to select the "Time Zone" field. 13 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION TV OPERATION Setting the Clock, continued While "Time Zone" is selected, press either the VOL + or the VOL - button to change the Time Zone. Sequence : ATL., HAW., ALAS, PAC., MTN., CEN., EAST. Choosing Picture Settings Your TV/VCR has preset standard values for picture settings (contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint). You can also customize these settings. 4 Press VOL+ or VOL­ to change the setting. Resetting Standard Picture Settings To return the customized settings to standard settings: 1 Press P-STD. 7 Press CH button to select the "DST"(Daylight Savings Time) field. Customizing Picture Settings 1 2 With the main menu on the screen, press CH or CH until "Video" is highlighted. Press VOL+. 5 The setting for the feature appears on the screen. Press MENU or wait a few seconds to store the setting. Once you've made changes to one or more of the picture features, your settings are stored in the TV/VCR's memory. Your custom picture setting now becomes the default setting for the TV/VCR. While "DST" is selected, press VOL + to indicate "YES," or "NO." (Set DST ON on the appropriate day in April, and set DST OFF on the appropriate day in October.) 2 8 9 Press MENU to return to the Clock Set menu. Press MENU twice to return to normal viewing. 3 The time is automatically corrected when viewing your local PBS channel. The Video menu appears on the screen. Press CH or CH to select contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, or tint. 6 Press CH or CH to select another setting or press MENU to exit the menu. The word "Custom" appears, indicating that the current settings are customized. If "Standard" appears, the TV/VCR is set for standard picture settings. Press P-STD again (before "Custom" disappears) to reset the standard settings. 14 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION TV OPERATION Setting the Sleep Timer Using the On/Off Timer The sleep timer automatically turns off the TV/VCR at the time you select. This is convenient if you like to fall asleep with the television on. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH or CH until "Setup" is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. This timer turns the TV/VCR on or off at a specific time. You may set the on time, the off time, or both the on and the off time. Whatever you choose, you must turn the timer on after you set the on or off times. 1 From the main menu, press CH to highlight "Time Set." 2 Press VOL+ to display the Time Set menu. Setting the on time 1 Press CH to highlight "On Time." 2 Press VOL+ to make the hour flash. 3 3 4 5 The Setup menu is displayed. Press CH until "Sleep" is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL­ to set the length of time you want the TV/VCR to remain on; off, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 240, or 360 minutes. Press MENU twice to exit the menu system. Press CH or CH to set the hour the set will turn on. 4 Press VOL+ to make the minutes flash. 5 Press CH or CH to set the minute the set will turn on. Setting the off time 1 Press CH to highlight "Off Time." 2 Press VOL+ to make the hour flash. 3 Press CH or CH to set the hour the set will turn off. 4 Press VOL+ to make the minutes flash. 5 Press CH or CH to set the minute the set will turn off. Turning the timer on 1 Press CH or CH to highlight "Timer." 2 Press VOL+ to set the timer to "ON." 3 Press MENU twice to return to normal viewing. CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION 15 CHAPTER FOUR VCR OPERATION Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape To insert a video tape: 1 Hold the video tape windowside up, with the arrow pointing away from you. The TV/VCR loads the tape automatically. If the power is off when you insert a tape, the TV/VCR turns on automatically. If the safety tab of your video tape has been removed, the tape begins to play automatically. For more information on the safety tab, see page 33. Playing a Video Tape Playing a Tape 1 2 Pausing Insert the video tape. If the tape doesn't begin to play automatically, press PLAY. 1 2 Don't try to insert a tape upside down or backwards. Use only video tapes labeled "VHS." PAL and S-VHS video tapes are not compatible with this unit. Choose brand name, high quality tapes for best results. Gently push the tape through the compartment door until you feel the VCR pull it in. While a tape is playing, press P./STILL to pause the tape. There may be vertical jitter or horizontal streaks on the screen while a tape is paused. You can try to eliminate these problems by pressing the TRK + and TRK ­ buttons on the remote control. For information on automatic tracking, see page 17. To eject a video cassette tape: 1 Press STOP to stop playing the tape. When you're finished playing a video tape, rewind it and remove it from the TV/VCR to protect it from wear and tear. 2 Press STOP/EJECT on the TV/VCR to eject the tape. Remove the tape and turn off the TV/VCR. The channel indicator, mode indicator, time counter, and tape speed appear on the screen for a moment. Then, if necessary, the TV/VCR will automatically adjust the tape's tracking. For information on automatic tracking, see page 17. For information on the time counter, see page 17. 2 After five minutes in pause, the TV/VCR automatically enters PLAY mode to protect the video heads. Press PLAY to resume playing the tape. 16 CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION VCR OPERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Using Picture Search Picture Search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. 1 While playing a tape, press and release FF or REW. The images from the tape are displayed on the screen at a high speed. This technique is useful if you are searching a small amount of tape. If you want to search a large amount of tape, stop the tape before pressing FF or REW. There is no sound while you search for a picture at high speeds, and some horizontal streaks may appear on the screen while you search. 2 When you find the scene you want, press and release FF or REW again to resume playing the tape at regular speed. Using Tracking This feature automatically adjusts tracking on video tapes. 1 Insert and play a video tape. Using the Time Counter The time counter allows you to keep track of how much time (in hours, minutes, and seconds) has elapsed on the video tape. The counter can also be useful if you want to find a specific point on a pre-recorded tape. 1 While a tape is playing, press DISPLAY twice. The TV/VCR automatically resets the counter to "00:00:00" when you eject a tape. 3 Press DISPLAY twice to remove the time counter. Using Memory Stop Memory Stop makes it easy to find a particular scene in a video tape. The TV/VCR automatically stops rewinding or fast forwarding when the memory counter reaches "00:00:00." If you mark a desired scene as "00:00:00," you can search for it the next time you watch the tape. 1 While playing a tape, when you reach the scene you want, press DISPLAY twice. The time counter appears. 2 Press CLEAR to reset the timer to "00:00:00." 3 Press DISPLAY again to enter the scene into memory. 2 When the tape begins to play, the TV/VCR begins automatic tracking. The tracking display will appear the first time a tape is played after being inserted into the TV/VCR, when there is a change in tape speed, or when you press the TRK +,buttons. If automatic tracking doesn't remove the streaks from the picture, press and hold the TRK+ or TRK­ button until the streaks disappear. 2 The time counter appears. The counter displays time only for recorded sections of tape. Blank tapes or blank sections of tapes do not affect the counter display. Press CLEAR to set the counter to "00:00:00." CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION 17 TV OPERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued 3 Press PLAY to view the scene you marked again. Recording TV Programs as You Watch Recording 3 1 Using P.PLUS Press P.PLUS to compensate for a poor rental tape. The letter "M" appears beside the time counter. If you want to remove the time counter memory from the screen and cancel the memory stop feature, just press DISPLAY again. To return to the scene you marked: 1 Press STOP. For this feature to work, the time counter and the letter "M" must still be on the screen. If they are not on screen, press the DISPLAY button until the time counter and the letter "M" appear. 2 Press FF or REW to return to the scene you marked. The TV/VCR stops the tape when the counter reaches "00:00:00M." CHAPTER FOUR: VCR 18 With your TV/VCR turned on, and with a tape in the unit, press SPEED. Be sure the record safety tab is in place. For information on the record safety tab, see page 33. 4 1 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY. Press P.PLUS, and "Rental Picture Plus Off" appears on the screen. Press P.PLUS again to turn to "Rental Picture Plus On". The Rental Picture Plus functions only when a tape is being played. If the tape is ejected and reinserted, the Rental Picture Plus feature will be OFF. Select the television channel you want by pressing CH or CH or by using the number buttons. If you are using the number buttons to select the channel, press 0 before a single-digit channel number (for channel 5, press 0, 5). Press the REC button on the remote control. The record indicator on the control panel illuminates and the TV/VCR begins recording. The TV/VCR automatically stops recording when it reaches the end of the tape. Press STOP at any time to stop recording. Don't change tape speeds while recording; this may cause picture distortion during playback. 2 The tape speed appears in the upper left corner of the screen. Press SPEED repeatedly until the speed you want (SLP, SP) appears. SP (Standard Play) is the most common speed for recording. For more information on tape speeds, see page 33. When you finish recording, rewind the tape and remove it from the TV/VCR. OPERATION VCR OPERATION Recording TV Programs as You Watch, continued Editing While Recording You can edit while recording, selecting only those scenes you want to record from the current television program. This is especially helpful if you want to record a program without commercials. 1 Be sure you have begun recording and that the record indicator light on the front panel is lit. 2 Press P./STILL to temporarily stop recording. After ten minutes in pause mode, the TV/VCR stops the tape automatically and switches to TV mode to protect the video heads. If this happens, press REC to resume recording. 3 To resume recording, press P./STILL again. Using Advanced Recording Features One-touch Recording One-touch Recording (OTR) lets you record television programs with the touch of a button. You can program the length of time (up to four hours) that you want to record. 1 Insert a video cassette tape, set the tape speed, and select the channel you want to record. The TV/VCR won't record if the record safety tab on the tape has been removed. For more information, see page 33. 3 2 Press the REC button on the remote control three times. Your recording time options are: 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours, or 4 hours. Press the REC button on the remote control repeatedly until the time you want appears. The TV/VCR begins recording. You can increase the length of time you want to record at any time during the recording process by pressing the REC button again and choosing additional time. If you want to stop recording before the time is up, press the REC button until the OTR display shows "0:00." The recording stops after a few seconds. You can also press POWER on the front panel, then press STOP/EJECT. Timer Recording You can set the timer to record up to six different programs. The timer can turn the TV/VCR on at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off. You can record a program one time, daily (every day, Monday through Friday), or weekly (the same day every week). 1 With the menu on the screen, press CH until "Timer Record" is highlighted. 2 Press VOL+. The clock must be set to the correct time and date before you program the timer. The OTR time appears in the upper left corner. CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION 19 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued If you are recording a channel that comes through a cable converter box, enter the output number of the cable box. Use CH to highlight "Start Time." Press VOL+. The starting minute will blink. Use CH or CH to select the minute to begin recording. Press VOL+ to lock in the minute. Press CH to highlight "End Time." Press VOL+. 5 The Timer Record menu appears on the screen. Use the CH or CH buttons to select One Time Program, Daily Program, or Weekly Program. Press VOL+. The type of programming you choose will be displayed in the first line of the on-screen display. In the following example, "One Time Program" has been chosen. The instructions for using the feature are the same regardless of which type of programming you have chosen. The One Time Programming screen appears. Press VOL+. The channel number will blink. The TV/VCR assigns a number (1-6) to your entry which is used in the program review feature. (For more information, see page 22.) Use CH or CH to select the channel you want to record. Press VOL+ to lock in the channel you've chosen. 7 3 4 6 The starting hour will blink. Use CH or CH to select the hour to begin recording. Press VOL+. 8 The ending hour will blink. Use CH or CH to select the hour to end recording. Press VOL+. If you make a mistake at any point during programming, press VOL­ and CH until the number you want to change is flashing, then enter the correct number. 20 CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued The ending minute will blink. Use CH or CH to select the minute to end recording. Press VOL+ to lock in the minute. Press CH to highlight "Start Date." The TV/VCR automatically selects AM or PM for the ending time. 10 Press VOL+. 12 Press VOL+. 9 Press VOL+. The date will blink. Use CH or CH to select the date to begin recording. 11 Press VOL+. Press VOL+ to select the speed at which you want to record. 13 Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing. If you enter two program times that overlap, a program overlap warning appears on the TV screen, along with instructions for fixing the overlap. The timer indicator on the front panel of the TV/VCR is lit when program times are stored. The month will blink. Use CH or CH to select the month to begin recording. The year will blink. Use CH or CH to select the year to begin recording. Press VOL+ to lock in the year. Press CH to highlight "Record Speed." 14 Press POWER to turn off the TV/VCR. Important · The TV/VCR should be off to record the programs you've chosen. But, if you are recording a channel that comes through a cable box, be sure to leave the cable box on and tuned to the channel you want to record. · During timer recording, there is no picture on the screen because the power is off. If you want to watch the channel while it's being recorded, press POWER on the remote control. · One-time timer programs clear from memory after recording. Daily and weekly programs remain in the timer until you remove them. If power to the TV/VCR is interrupted all programs will be disabled, until you reset the clock. Then, the programs will be restored. CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION 21 VCR OPERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Using Program Review Program Review allows you to review all of the programmed recordings currently stored in the TV/VCR's memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily. 1 In the Timer Record Menu, press CH to select "Program Review." The Program Review screen appears. The information for the first program appears on the screen. Program Review is only available if you have programmed your TV/VCR to record at a later time. 3 To see the information for the next program number, press VOL+ or VOL­. If you're recording through a cable box, the Program Review screen displays the output channel of the cable box as the channel number to be recorded. 5 4 2 Press VOL+. If you want to remove a program from memory, press CLEAR when the program you want to erase appears on the screen. That program is erased from memory. The TV/VCR is equipped with a program memory backup that saves all the timer program information if the power to the TV/VCR is interrupted. If the unit has been without power, all of the timer program information will be disabled, until you reset the clock. When the clock is reset, the programs will be restored. Press MENU to exit the menu system and return to normal viewing. 22 CHAPTER FOUR: VCR OPERATION CHAPTER FIVE Viewing the Demonstration Mode The Demonstration Mode displays all on-screen menus and programmable features. 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until "VCR Setup" is highlighted. SPECIAL FEATURES 3 Press CH until "Demonstration" is highlighted. Using True Repeat 4 5 2 Press VOL+. Press VOL+. The TV/VCR cycles through the various menus and settings available. Follow the previous steps to turn off the Demonstration Mode. You can set your TV/VCR to automatically repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you use True Repeat, your TV/VCR will play until it reaches the end of a tape. Then, it will rewind to the beginning of the tape and begin playing again. 1 With the VCR setup menu on the screen, press CH or CH until "True Repeat" is highlighted. Press VOL+ to turn True Repeat on. Using Turbo Rewind This product features Turbo Rewind, a high speed rewind mechanism that allows the user to rewind the tape in a shorter time period than normal. (T120 tape: within 100 seconds). Note: The Turbo Rewind feature works only when rewinding the tape in stop mode. You may experience a higher noise level when using this feature compared to standard rewind. 4 2 3 Press MENU twice to return to normal viewing. Insert and play a prerecorded video tape. The TV/VCR will play the tape until it reaches the end of the tape. Then, the TV/VCR will stop the tape, rewind it to the beginning, and begin playing again. If the TV/VCR reaches an unrecorded section of tape before it reaches the end, it will search forward and check the tape again. If it finds a recorded section of tape, it will begin playing. If the tape is still blank, it will continue to search forward, until it reaches the end of the tape. Press STOP to end the repeat. The VCR Setup screen is displayed. CHAPTER FIVE: SPECIAL FEATURES 23 SPECIAL FEATURES Using Block Repeat Viewing Closed Captions 3 4 Insert and play a prerecorded video tape. Press REPEAT at the beginning of the "block" you want to repeat. ("Repeat" does not appear on the screen when the button is pressed.) When you reach the end of the "block," press REPEAT again. The TV/VCR will rewind the tape to beginning of the block and repeat it. The TV/VCR will repeat the block as many times as the number you set in step 1. The word "Repeat" will appear on the screen. To stop block repeat, press the STOP, P./STILL, or POWER buttons. You can also cancel block repeat by fast forwarding or rewinding to a point outside of the "block." Your TV/VCR decodes and displays closed captions. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into another language. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so homerecorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions. Check for this symbol in your television schedule and on tape packaging. Block Repeat allows you to repeat a section of tape that you select. You can repeat this section of tape (the "block") from one to ten times, or endlessly. "Repeat" section should be set up at a minimum ten-second interval. 1 With the VCR Setup menu on the screen, press CH to highlight "Block Repeat." Press VOL+ to select the number of times you want your "block" to repeat. 2 Press VOL+ to turn the closed caption feature on. 5 1 With the main menu on the screen, press CH until "Closed Caption" is highlighted. Press VOL+. Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes appear in closed caption transmissions. There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. 3 Press or CH to highlight, "Mode." Press VOL+ to choose "Caption" or "Text."