User manual SYLVANIA SSC130B

OWNER'S MANUAL 13-INCH COLOR TV/VCR SSC130B This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S. registered mark. INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner's manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429. Please read before using this equipment WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. 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. The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1.Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2.Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.Cleaning-Unplug TV/VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5. 6.Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV/VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7.Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV/VCR near waterfor example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8.Accessories-Do not place this TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV/VCR. Any mounting of the PORTABLE CART WARNING appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven S3126A surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. AMEUBLES- Cet appareil ne doit être placé que sur un meuble (avec ou sans roulettes) recommandé par le fabricant. Si vous l'installez sur un meuble à roulettes, déplacez les deux ensembles avec précaution. Un arrêt brusque, l'utilisation d'une force excessive et des surfaces irrégulières risquent de déstabiliser l'ensemble et de le renverser. SYMBOLE D'AVERTISSEMENT POUR LES COMPOSANTES APPAREIL ET MEUBLE A ROULETTES S3126A 9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV/VCR and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This TV/VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This TV/VCR should not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10.Power Sources-This TV/VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For TV/VCRs intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11.Grounding or Polarization-This TV/VCR 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. 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. -2- EN 0M05 F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N WI RE GROUND CLAMP A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T G RO UNDI NG CO NDUCT ORS (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 1) G RO UND CL AM PS NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE POWER SERVI C E G RO UNDI NG EL EC TR O DE SYST EM (NEC ART 2 50 , PART H) S2 8 9 8 A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, 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. (Fig. A) 14.Lightning-For added protection for this TV/VCR receiver during 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 TV/VCR due to lightning and power-line surges. 15.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. 16.Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this TV/VCR through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR. 18.Servicing-Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV/VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the TV/VCR. c. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to its normal operation. e. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the TV/VCR 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 has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards. 21.Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR is in proper operating condition. 22.Heat-This TV/VCR product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. -3- EN 0M05 PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. · Avoid dusty or humid places. · Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. · Install unit in a horizontal position. · Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. · Do not place the TV/VCR near strong magnetic fields. · Avoid moving TV/VCR to locations where temperature differences are extreme. IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting · · · it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing. Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette holder. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. If a tape is played in a TV/VCR which has moisture, it may damage the tape and TV/VCR. Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit, turn the POWER button on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit. No other TV/VCR has the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. -4EN 0M05 TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 C FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 C SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 C VIDEO CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 C OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 C PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS . . . . . . .10 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . .11 EXTERNAL INPUT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 C SET UP FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE FIRST TIME .12 DELETING (OR ADDING) CHANNEL . . . . .12 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . .13 DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) . . . . . .14 C ON SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 FM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . .16 AUTO REWIND-EJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C TV OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 WATCHING A TV PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . .17 GAME MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 DEGAUSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 PICTURE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . .18 V-CHIP SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 C PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 SLOW MOTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 PICTURE SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 STILL PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . .21 C SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 RENTAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 C SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ZERO RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 TIME SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 INDEX SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 C RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE (Requires a VCR or camcorder) . . . . . . . . . . . .26 C TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . .27 TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION . . . . . . . . .28 HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 AUTO RETURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 WAKE UP TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 SLEEP TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 C MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 C TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . .31 C SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 C CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS . . . . . .32 C WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover INDICE CONTROLES DE OPERACIÓN Y SUS FUNCIONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 CONEXIONES DE ANTENA/CABLE . . . . . .34 MODO DE ENTRADA EXTERNA . . . . . . . . .34 INSTALACIÓN DE LAS PILAS . . . . . . . . . . .34 PREPARACIÓN DE CANALES POR PRIMERA VEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 AJUSTE DEL RELOJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. -5EN 0M05 FEATURES · Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System­Four heads · · ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. Index Search­Fast-forwards to start of next recording. Slow Motion­View recorded program at slower than normal speed. Control the playback speed slowness by pressing the F.FWD button to go faster, or the REW button to go slower. · Three different playback tape speeds : SP/LP/SLP · Two different recording tape speeds : SP/SLP · Auto Head Cleaner­Automatically cleans video · · heads as you insert or remove a cassette. Zero Return­The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by rewinding or fast forwarding. Still­"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. adjusts the tracking for each tape you play. · Infrared remote control · Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in · English or Spanish Real time counter­This shows the elapsed recording · Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)­Automatically · Rental play mode­Improves playback picture quality from worn tapes, such as rental tapes. or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The "­" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:00". · Auto repeat­Allows you to repeat the playing of a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button. · 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesiz· · · er tuner with direct station call­(A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.) Auto Clock Setting­Allows you to set the clock function from a PBS broadcast station. Closed caption system­You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program. Game mode­Automatically sets external input mode and allows TV/VCR display to be suitable for use with TV games. · Time search­Let you set the TV/VCR to advance · the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip. OTR (One Touch Recording)­Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of the REC/OTR button. Timer Recording)­The built-in timer allows you to record up to 8 programs at different times on different channels up to 1 year in advance. The Daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and the Weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape. Auto return­After timer recording is finished, the TV/VCR can return to the beginning of the recording. Wake up/Sleep timer­Allows you to have the TV/VCR automatically turn on or off at a desired time. Timer Program Extension­Allow you to shift the time schedule for automatic timer recording. V-CHIP­Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. FM mode­Allows you to listen to the FM radio. · 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly · Auto power on and off system­Automatically turns on the TV/VCR when you insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind, and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached. · · · · · · Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached­This function doesn't occur when using timer recording. · 2 Step picture search operation­You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode. For SP mode only high speed. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Unit 2 AA Batteries Rod Antenna PART NO. (0EMN01599 or 0EMN00673 or 0EMN01755) PART NO. (N0117UD) · If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and call 1-800-968-3429. · Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of Combiners (Mixer) or Separators · (Splitter). Contact your local electronics store for these items. We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. -6EN 0M05 VIDEO CASSETTE This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the TV/VCR. The TV/VCR will automatically turn on. · Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your TV/VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated. Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields. Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. Do not touch the tape with your fingers. · · · Window CORRECT WRONG TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording, select the tape speed from : SP mode (Standard Play) or SLP mode (Super Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T60, T120 or T160 tapes in each mode. Tape Speed Type of tape SP mode SLP mode Recording/Playback Time T60 1 hour 3 hours T120 2 hours 6 hours T160 2-2/3 hours 8 hours REMOVING A CASSETTE 1)In the Stop mode, press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR. The cassette will eject. 2)Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment. 3)Store the cassette in its case as shown. Note: You can play back a tape recorded in LP mode (Long Play). ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. Tab If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape. Transparent Tape -7- EN 0M05 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: · We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. - TV/VCR FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1] AUDIO VIDEO STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR CHANNEL VOLUME POWER EARPHONE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 - REMOTE CONTROL - [Fig.2] 26 POWER WAKE-UP /SLEEP TV/FM CHANNEL RETURN 13 1 2 5 8 0 MENU 25 24 11 12 23 6 7 22 21 3 6 CHANNEL 15 4 7 9 +100 MUTE VOLUME 16 17 5 4 8 18 19 20 DISPLAY PLAY REW STOP RECORD T-PROG. CLEAR COUNTER RESET SPEED GAME PAUSE/STILL F.FWD SLOW 1 EARPHONE jack­ Connects to earphones (not supplied) for personal listening. The size of jack is 1/8" monaural (3.5mm). 2 AUDIO input jack­ Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment, video camera or another VCR. 3 VIDEO input jack­ Connect to the video output jack of your video camera or another VCR. 4 STOP button­ Press to stop the tape motion. EJECT button­ Press in the Stop mode to remove tape from TV/VCR. (only on the TV/VCR) L button­ · Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu. · Press to enter digits when setting program. (for example: setting clock or timer program) 5 REW button­ Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode. (Rewind Search) s button­ Press to select a mode from a particular menu. · (for example: LANGUAGE or USER'S SET UP) 6 PLAY button­ Press to begin playback. K button­ · Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu. · Press to enter digits when setting program. (for example: setting clock or timer program) -8EN 0M05 - REAR VIEW - [Fig.3] ANT. 27 7 F.FWD button­ Press to rapidly advance the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode. (Forward Search) B button­ · When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. · Press to determine setting modes from on screen menu. · Press to select a mode from a particular menu. (for example: LANGUAGE or USER'S SET UP) 8 REC button­ Press for manual recording. OTR button­ Activates One Touch Recording. (only on the TV/VCR) 9 RECORD indicator­ Flashes during recording. Lights up in the Stand-by mode for Timer Recording. 10 Remote Sensor Window­ Receives the infrared signals from the remote control. 11 CHANNEL K / L buttons­ Press to select the desired channels for viewing or recording, listening of FM radio. You may display the main menu on the TV screen by pressing repeatedly this button on the TV/VCR. TRACKING function­ Press to minimize video `noise' (lines or dots on screen) during playback or Slow mode. (See page 21.) 12 VOLUME X / Y buttons­ Adjust the volume level. 13 POWER button­ Press to turn TV/VCR on and off. Press to activate timer recording. 14 Cassette compartment 15 Number buttons­ Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1 to 9, first press the 0 button and then 1 to 9. +100 button­ When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press the "+100" button then press "2" and "5"). 28 16 MENU button­ Press to display the main menu on the TV screen. 17 DISPLAY button­ Display the counter or the current channel number and current time on the TV screen. (See page 16.) 18 SPEED button­ Press to choose the desired recording speed:SP/SLP. 19 T-PROG. CLEAR button­ Press to cancel a setting of timer program. (See page 28.) COUNTER RESET button­ Press to reset counter to 0:00:00. 20 GAME button­ Sets the game mode and external input mode at the same time. (See page 17.) 21 SLOW button­ Press to start slow motion playback. 22 PAUSE/STILL button­ Press to temporarily stop the tape during the recording or to view a still picture during playback. Frame Advance function­ Press to advance the picture one frame at a time during Still mode. 23 MUTE button­ Mutes the sound. Press it again to resume sound. 24 CHANNEL RETURN button­ Press to go back to the previously viewed channel. For example, pressing this button once will change channel display from 3 (present channel) to 10 (previously viewed channel), and pressing it a second time will return from 10 to 3. 25 TV/FM button­ Sets the FM mode. (see page 16.) 26 WAKE UP/SLEEP button­ Sets the Wake up or Sleep Timer. (See page 29.) 27 Power cord­ Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). 28 ANT. terminal­ Connect to an antenna or cable system. -9- EN 0M05 PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (supplied) is detachable. Insert the stem of the antenna into the hole on the upper-back portion of the TV/VCR.Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT. terminal of the TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below.For the best reception, fully extend the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna and make the necessary adjustments. (Avoid touching the top section when adjusting.) NOTE: Before plugging the Rod antenna into antenna terminal, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into antenna terminal. Bent pin ANT. VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna. VHF Antenna (Not supplied) UHF Antenna (Not supplied) VHF/UHF Combiner (Not supplied) ANT. Flat twin-lead cable [Fig.5] CABLE WITHOUT CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV/VCR without a converter box. By using this connection you can: 1) Use the TV/VCR remote to select channels. 2) Program one or more unscrambled channels for Automatic Timer Recording. NOTE: This unit will ONLY record and view the same channel. From Cable System Cable Plug (Straight pin) VHF/UHF Antenna (Not supplied) (Needs to be straightened) Rod Antenna (Supplied) 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (Not supplied) ANT. ANT. [Fig.4] NOTE: The connection of an indoor antenna may not always give acceptable TV reception. ANT. ANT. [Fig.6] 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. Antenna/Cable Connections Continued on the Next Page. - 10 EN 0M05 CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic connection shown here. By using this connection you can also record scrambled channels. However, channel selection must be made with the converter box or satellite box. This means that channels cannot be changed using the TV/VCR Remote Control. Unattended timer recording is limited to one channel at a time. OUT INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 2)Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. 3)Replace the cover. IN Satellite Box or Cable Box (Not supplied) From Cable System or Satellite Dish 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (Not supplied) ANT. ANT. EXTERNAL INPUT MODE When using an external input signal (another VCR or video camera), connect the player's audio/video output cables to the AUDIO IN/ VIDEO IN jacks of your TV/VCR. Then press the CHANNEL K or L button until "AUX" appears on the screen. AUX [Fig.7] TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAMBLED CHANNEL 1. Set the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter Box or Satellite Box. (Ex. CH3) 2.Select the channel to record from your Cable Converter Box or Satellite Box. - 11 - EN 0M05 SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area. NOTE: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable box or satellite box (Ex CH3). Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Box. CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 Plug in the TV/VCR power cord DELETING (OR ADDING) CHANNEL The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) Plug the TV/VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet. NOTE: · If some digits appear in the corner of the screen, press the POWER button without unplugging the power cord. 1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 2 3 Turn on the TV/VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL" ­ SET UP ­ B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL AUTO PRESET Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2 Select "ADD/DELETE CH" ­ CHANNEL SET UP ­ B ADD / DELETE CH (TV) AUTO PRESET FM ANTENNA [INT] Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL"=Spanish using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. "[ ]" indicate the selected language. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "ADD/DELETE CH". Press the F.FWD/B button. 4 Begin auto preset 3 ­ SET UP ­ LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPAÑOL Enter the desired channel number Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "AUTO PRESET". Then press the F.FWD/B button. The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area. NOTES: · The TV/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. · If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE presetting the tuner, you must press the MENU button on the remote control. To preset the tuner again, see "CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN" on page 13. · The TV/VCR may recognize TV channels to be CATV channels by the receiving conditions. In this case, try auto preset again in the fine receiving conditions. B AUTO PRESET Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until your desired channel number appears. (You can also use the number buttons or the CHANNEL K/L button to enter it) (Example: CH8) 08 ADD / DELETE 4 Delete (or add) it from (into) memory Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. The channel number changes to light red. The channel is deleted from memory. · To delete another channel, repeat steps [3] and [4]. · If you press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button again, the channel is memorized again. Added channel: Light blue. Deleted channel: Light red. 5 After scanning 5 Exit the channel setup mode The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. If you want to recall the selected channels, you can select the desired channel directly with the remote control number buttons or CHANNEL K or L. Press the MENU button on the remote control to returns to TV mode. NOTE: To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press the CHANNEL K or L button. - 12 EN 0M05 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Make sure ... · Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press the MENU button on the remote control, press the PLAY/K button to point to "IDIOMA [ESPAÑOL]", then press the F.FWD/B button, then press the MENU button on the remote control. 1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME Select this feature and the TV/VCR's clock automatically will advance one hour in April, then reverse one hour in October. When Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock will change automatically as follows: · First Sunday of April : At 2 AM the clock immediately changes to 3 AM. Any timer programming you have set to occur between 2 AM and 3 AM will not record. · Last Sunday of October : At 2 AM the clock immediately changes to 1 AM. Make sure ... · Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. 2 Begin auto preset ­ CHANNEL SET UP ­ ADD / DELETE CH (TV) B AUTO PRESET FM ANTENNA [INT] Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "AUTO PRESET". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. 3 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH SELECTING THE LANGUAGE Make sure ... · Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. NOTE: This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "SETTING CLOCK". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2 1 Select "LANGUAGE" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Set "D.S.T." (Daylight-Saving Time) to [ON] ­ SETTING CLOCK ­ AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH MANUAL CLOCK SET B D.S.T. [ON] [ON] [AUTO] Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "LANGUAGE". Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "D.S.T.". Then, press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until [ON] appears. 2 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL" 3 Exit the Daylight-Saving Time mode Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL"= Spanish using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. 3 Exit the Language mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. TO CANCEL THE DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME Repeat steps [1] to [2], select [OFF] using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. - 13 - EN 0M05 CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. If the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". If it is not, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING". 2 Set "AUTO CLOCK" to [ON] ­ SETTING CLOCK ­ B AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF] [ON] [AUTO] Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button repeatedly until [ON] appears. 3 Enter the channel number for the PBS station ­ SETTING CLOCK ­ AUTO CLOCK SETTING You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in your area. Once you have set the clock by using the following procedure, the TV/VCR will automatically monitor the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBS station in your area, using a new service called Extended Data Service (XDS). Make sure ... · TV/VCR power must be turned on. · Confirm that the antenna connections are correct. · The cable converter box must be turned on if your TV/VCR is connected directly to it. (See NOTES:) · The channel is properly set in advance. (See page 13.) NOTES: · Auto clock setting only needs to be set once. But it can be done again if the clock's time has become incorrect for some reason. · If the TV/VCR is connected directly to a cable converter box or satellite box, the local PBS station must be selected on the cable box itself, and the TV/VCR must be set to the output channel of the cable converter box or satellite box (usually channel 3 or 4), to be able to set up or correct the clock automatically. If you do not know what your local PBS station is, then follow "Manual Clock Settings" on page 15. The TV/VCR cannot control the channels of the cable converter box or satellite box. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "AUTO CLOCK CH". Then press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until the channel number for your local PBS station appears. If you do not know the PBS channel number, leave it set to [AUTO] which is located before [2]. The TV/VCR will search automatically all available channels for the local PBS station, and will select that channel. AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO] MANUAL CLOCK SET B D.S.T. [OFF] 4 Exit the Auto Clock Setting Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. 5 Turn off the TV/VCR Turn the TV/VCR off. Because the Auto Clock functions automatically while the TV/VCR is off. If you choose [AUTO], · the TV/VCR must search until the PBS channel is found. It must scan each channel for a couple of seconds to determine if that channel is transmitting the XDS signal. · if the time, that is automatically set by this selected PBS station is incorrect, it may not be your local PBS station, but one from a different time zone. Or there is a case that no channel is broadcasting the XDS signal in your area, as shown by no time. In these cases, you must manually enter the correct local PBS station, or set the clock manually and turn off the Auto Clock Setting feature. 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "SETTING CLOCK". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. - 14 - EN 0M05 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... · TV/VCR power must be turned on. In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE May 1st, 2001 SETTING TIME 5:40PM 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 6 Select the hour ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 01 HOUR TUE YEAR 2001 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "SETTING CLOCK". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until your desired hour appears. (Example: 5, PM) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. MINUTE PM 05 : ­­ 7 ­ SETTING CLOCK ­ AUTO CLOCK AUTO CLOCK CH [ON] [AUTO] Select the minute ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 01 HOUR TUE YEAR 2001 2 Select "MANUAL CLOCK SET" Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "MANUAL CLOCK SET". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until the desired minute appears. (Example: 40) MINUTE PM 05 : 40 B MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF] 8 Start the clock 5:40 PM 3 Select the month ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / ­­ HOUR YEAR ­­­ ­­­­ Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until your desired month appears. (Example: May 05) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. MINUTE ­­ ­­ : ­­ 4 Select the day ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 01 HOUR YEAR ­­­ ­­­­ Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until your desired day appears. (Example: 1st 01) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you press the MENU button on the remote control. Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time. NOTE: When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, you may have to reset the clock. MINUTE ­­ ­­ : ­­ TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock, 1)Follow steps [1] and [2]. 2)Select where you want to change using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. 3)Enter correct numbers using the PLAY/K or STOP/L button. 4)Press the MENU button on the remote control to start the clock. PLEASE NOTE: If there is no local PBS station in your area or on your cable system, select "AUTO CLOCK" and press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button to turn [OFF] this function. Then you can manually adjust the clock. 5 Select the year ­ MANUAL CLOCK SET ­ MONTH DAY 05 / 01 HOUR TUE YEAR 2001 Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until your desired year appears. (Example: 2001) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. MINUTE ­­ ­­ : ­­ - 15 - EN 0M05 ON SCREEN DISPLAY To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the TV screen will change as follows: When the Closed Caption mode is OFF: When the Closed Caption mode is ON: · Counter mode: After 5 seconds, only the counter remains. To clear it, press the DISPLAY button. · Clock mode: After 5 seconds, only the clock and the channel number remain. To clear them, press the DISPLAY button. OFF mode Counter mode Clock mode STOP STOP 5:40PM CH2 · The On Screen Display disappear after 5 seconds. · This is true even if the MUTE button is pressed, or the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed while recording. OFF mode Clock/Counter mode STOP 5:40 PM CH2 SP COUNT 0:12:34 SP After 5 seconds After 5 seconds 5:40PM CH2 SP COUNT 0:12:34 COUNT 0:12:34 Counter remains Clock & Channel remains SPECIAL FEATURES FM MODE This function enables you to receive the FM radio wave broadcasting. TO CANCEL THE FM MODE Press the TV/FM button on the remote control to exit the FM mode. 1 Set the FM mode FM 88.0 MHz REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change on a blank tape or blank portions on the tape.)The "­" indication will appear when the tape has rewound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter. Press the TV/FM button on the remote control. The radio frequency appears on the TV screen. 2 Select the radio frequency you want to receive Press the CHANNEL K or L button until your desired radio frequency appears. NOTES: · The radio frequency indication repeats to appear and disappear. · You can not record the FM radio wave broadcasting. · If you receive a weak radio signal, you may change the FM Antenna mode to INT(internal) or EXT(external) by following the step below. 1)Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2)Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "FM ANTENNA". Select [INT] or [EXT] using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. AUTO REWIND-EJECT · When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the TV/VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off. This function is operative when Repeat Play is set to the [OFF] position. The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or One Touch Recording. · · - 16 - EN 0M05 TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM 1 2 Turn on the TV/VCR PICTURE CONTROL The TV/VCR's picture controls ­ BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS ­ are preset to factory specifications. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a natural looking image. NOTES: · Procedures must be followed within 5 seconds or the Picture Control mode will be cancelled. · When setting the Picture Control, the Game mode will be cancelled. Make sure ... · TV/VCR power must be turned on. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. Select the channel number Press the CHANNEL K or L button to select your desired channel number or press the number buttons on the remote control. Remember: If the TV/VCR is connected to a cable box or satellite box, the TV/VCR must be on CH3 or CH4, then the channel to be viewed must be selected on the cable box or satellite box. 3 Adjust sound 1 Select "PICTURE CONTROL" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING B PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press the VOLUME X or Y button to adjust the volume. VOLUME 20 C C C C C CCCCCCC Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "PICTURE CONTROL". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. GAME MODE This function enables you to decrease the TV screen contrast and making it suitable for use with a TV GAME. NOTE: This function can not be set during recording. Press the GAME button on the remote control. "GAME" appears on the screen. GAME 2 Select item you want to adjust Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button until desired control is displayed. BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS BRIGHT ­PPPPPPPCPPPPPPP+ When you press the GAME button; · The TV/VCR comes on automatically if it is off. · The TV/VCR will be in external input mode automatically. 3 Adjust the picture control Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button to adjust to your desired level. REW/s to decrease brightness to decrease contrast to pale to purple to soft F.FWD/B to increase brightness to increase contrast to brilliant to green to clear TO CANCEL THE GAME MODE Press the GAME button or CHANNEL K or L button on the remote control. BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS DEGAUSSING Magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the color of the TV picture. If this happens, move this unit away from the appliance. If the color is still not correct, disconnect power cord from AC outlet then reconnect it after 30 minutes. · If there is a power failure of any kind, the unit will retain its memory for this feature. - 17 - EN 0M05 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, pre-recorded tapes with either a dialogue caption or text display. CAPTION mode: By choosing the caption mode, you can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news. TEXT mode: By choosing the text mode, you can watch half screen text information if you want. 1-2: You may get these captions or text information by selecting either "1" or "2". Caption "2" is used, usually for a second language if available. NOTE: Not all programs are broadcast with closed captions. Your television is designed to provide error free closed captions from high quality antenna, cable and VCR signals. Conversely, poor quality signals are likely to result in caption errors or no captions at all. Common signal conditions which may cause captions errors are listed below: · Automobile ignition noise · Electric motor brush noise · Weak snowy reception on TV screen · Multiplex signal reception displaying picture ghosts or airplane flutter. · Playback of poorly recorded or worn VCR tapes. NOTE: If the TV/VCR displays a black box on the TV screen, this means that the TV/VCR is set to the TEXT mode. To clear screen, select [CAPTION1], [CAPTION2] or [OFF]. Make sure ... · TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 Select "CAPTION" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "CAPTION". 2 Select your desired caption menu ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [CAPTION1] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until your desired caption menu appears. ([CAPTION1], [CAPTION2], [TEXT1] or [TEXT2]) 3 Exit the caption setting mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. TO CANCEL THE CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. WHEN THE CLOSED CAPTION MODE IS ON The On-Screen Display will disappear after 5 seconds. · This is also true when the MUTE button is pressed, and when the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed while recording. · If there is a power failure of any kind, the unit will retain its memory for this feature. - 18 - EN 0M05 V-CHIP SET UP V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program's rating meets the limitations you select. In this case, "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears on the TV screen. To block ratings, follow the steps below. · Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or according to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, set your limits in both places (MPAA RATING and TV RATING). Selection TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Rating Category Explanations Appropriate for all children Appropriate for children seven and older General Audience Parental Guidance suggested. Unsuitable for children under 14 Mature audience only TV RATING SET UP Make sure ... · TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 Select "V-CHIP SET UP" ­MENU­ TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER'S SET UP B V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2 Select "TV RATING"