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. . . . . . . . ...