User manual ZENITH TVBR1322Z - OPERATING GUIDE

machine numbers T V B R 1 3 2 2 Z T VBR192 2 Z TV/VC R C ombina t ion ® table of contents page 7 enjoy the view operating guide © Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation. RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it) The model and serial number of your new TV/VCR Combination Entertainment MachineTM are located on the back of the cabinet. For your future reference and convenience, we suggest that your record those numbers here: MODEL NO.____________________________________ SERIAL NO.____________________________________ WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: 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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. POWER CORD POLARIZATION: CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code 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 the cable entry as practical. REGULATORY INFORMATION: 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, 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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to operate this product. Entertainment MachineTM is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation. © Copyright 1999 Zenith Electronics Corporation PAGE 2 TV/VCR-WARN-7/99 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference. Observing the simple precautions discussed in this guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product. This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association. 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 9. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 2. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 3. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 4. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11. Power Sources This product 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 product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 12. Line-Cord Polarization This product 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. 7. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 13. 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 product. 8. Transporting Product A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. (Continued on next page) 206-3481 PAGE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 18. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product 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 product. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, 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 (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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. Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Ground Clamp Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) Electric Service Equipment NEC - National Electrical Code 15. Lightning For added protection for this product (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 product due to lightning and power-line surges. 21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 16. 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. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 24. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 206-3481 PAGE 4 Additional TV/VCR Precautions Follow these simple precautions to avoid problems with your TV/VCR Moisture Condensation Do not operate any functions on this unit for at least two hours or three hours when moisture in the air condenses on it. Let the unit stand with power on (see below). What is moisture Condensation? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation. Moisture will condense on the unit under the following conditions: · When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place. · After heating a cold room or under extreme humidity conditions. When the unit has been exposed to the above conditions - plug the power cord into an AC outlet, press the POWER button to turn the TV/VCR on and leave it at room temperature until the moisture condensation disappears. Depending on the surrounding conditions, this may take two or three hours. operated for a long time, unplug the AC power cord. sult a qualified service person before attempting to use the TV/VCR. Static Discharge If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet, wait a few minutes and then plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation. Extreme Heat Avoid using or exposing the unit to extreme heat; at or above 104oF (40oC). For example, in direct sunlight. Extreme Cold Avoid using the unit in extreme cold; at or below 41oF (5oC). For example, outdoors in freezing weather. Moisture and Dust Avoid exposing the unit to conditions which are extremely dusty or are extremely moist and damp. Ventilation The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. Foreign Objects Do not insert fingers or any other foreign objects into the cassette loading compartment. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust. Electromagnetic Interference Do not place the unit near appliances which may cause electromagnetic interference (e.g. speakers, etc.) Doing so may cause erratic operation of the unit including picture and/or sound distortion or noise. Strong Vibrations Avoid using the unit where there may be strong vibrations. Always use the unit in a horizontal, flat position only. Unload Cassette, Turn Power Off When you finish operating the unit, always unload the cassette and turn off the power. Lightning Storms, Unplug AC Power Cord To protect the unit from a lightning storm, unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or CATV cable. Liquid Spills Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquid should be spilled in the unit, serious damage will result. If you spill any liquids into the unit, unplug the AC power cord immediately and con- Vacation, Time Away When you will be away and the unit will not be 206-TVBR-ADDPRCN PAGE 5 Features on this TV/VCR Note: In order to use the Commercial Advance feature described in this operating guide, tapes must be recorded using this TV/VCR. Color TV with Video Cassette Recorder - Unique spacesaving design combines a 13" color TV and a video cassette recorder. High-Quality Picture Technology - This TV/VCR equipped with VHS high-quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provides maximum picture quality during playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders. 120 AC 60Hz Operation - This TV/VCR is designed to operate from normal household current. 181 Channel Tuner - Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels. The actual number of channels received depend upon channel reception in your area or your cable system. Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers. V-Chip (Parental Control) - V-Chip can rate a program's or Movie's content; allowing you to set a restriction level. 8 Programs/1 Month Programmable Timer With Everyday/Everyweek Capability - The built-in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within one month. It is also possible to schedule to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or everyweek. Automatic Clock Set - Once your TV/VCR is plugged into the AC outlet, it automatically sets the correct date and time. On-Screen TV Display and VCR Programming - When you select a channel or make other changes, the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds. Timer programming can be programmed and confirmed on the screen. Picture Adjustments Using the Remote Control - The onscreen display allows precise remote control adjustment for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS. Automatic Playback, Rewind-Stop-Eject - When loading a cassette tape without the erasure prevention tab, this TV/VCR will automatically play back the cassette tape at the correct speed. When a tape reaches its end during playback, recording (except during OTR and Timer Recording) and fast forward, it will automatically stop, rewind, stop and eject the tape. Programmable On/Off Timers - Allows you to automatically schedule to turn on or off the TV/VCR at the preset time. Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operates from the remote control, the TV can be programmed to turn off automatically for up to 120 minutes. Automatic Repeat Play System - When the Auto Repeat option is turned on, the TV/VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly. One-Touch Timer Recording - Simply by pressing the REC/OTR button, the TV/VCR can be programmed for up to 5 hours of recording with an immediate start. Audio/Video Input/Output Jacks - A VCR or other video device may be hooked up to this TV/VCR for dubbing or playback purposes. Auto Turn-on with Tape Insertion - When a tape is inserted into the tape loading compartment, the TV/VCR automatically turns itself on. Commercial Advance - Automatically or manually advances from the start to the end of commercials during playback. 2-Speed Picture Search - 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode (7 or 9 times in LP mode and 9 or 15 times in SLP mode). 3-Speed Record/Playback - Records and plays three tape speeds (SP, LP, and SLP). Real-Time Tape Counter with Zero Return - The counter displays the real tape time and the zero return can be used to return the tape to a preselected position (00:00:00) while the counter can be used to locate programs. Digital Auto Tracking - Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture. Manual Tracking Control - Manually adjusts tracking during playback. On-Screen 3-Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, Spanish, or French for on-screen programming. TV/Monitor - When "TV MONI." on the remote is pressed during playback, the TV channel selected with the TV/VCR tuner appears. Pause/Still Playback - Freezes tape playback. Tape to Zero Position Return - Tape can be rewound to the 00:00:00 position by pressing "Zero Counter". Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. PAGE 6 206-3375 Table of Contents Turn to the next page to begin your TV/VCR combination setup Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Important Safety Instructions . . 3 - 4 Special TV/VCR Precautions . . . . . . 5 Features on this TV/VCR . . . . . . . . 6 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Basic VCR Operation Playing Tapes/Instant, One-Time Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 On-Screen Menus and displays . . . 20 Selecting Viewing Sources (Input Sel.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting Up V-Chip . . . . . . . . . 31 V-Chip Menu Overview . . . . . . . 32 VCR Operations: Playing Tapes Playback: Standard Play Mode Commercial Advance . . . . . Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . Commercial Marking . . . . . . Real-Time Tape Counter . . . Tape Counter Zero Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 34 35 35 35 35 Step 1. Hook Up your TV/VCR Equipment Hookup Directory . . . . 8 Off Air Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cable service with scrambled and . unscrambled channels . . . . . . . 11 Audio/Video Equipment . . . . . . 12 Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . .13 Remote Control Key Functions 14 - 15 Step 3. Customize Your TV/VCR's Features (TV/VCR Feature Set Up and Operation) Language Menu: Selects English, . Spanish or French for the on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Clock Menus Setting the Clock: Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Daylight Savings Time Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Time Zone Adjustments . . . . . . 26 Timer Menus Using the TV turn On Timer . . . 27 Using the TV turn Off Timer . . . 27 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting Captions/Text . . . . . . . 28 Picture Menu Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 V-Chip Menu (Parental Control) V-Chip Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 30 VCR Operations: Recording Tapes Timer Recording: One-Time Record 36 Timer Recording Setup . . . . . . . . 37 Timer Recording Options . . . . . . . 38 Duplicating Video tapes . . . . . . . .39 Video Head Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .40 Troubleshooting (resolving operating problems) . . . . . . . . . . . 41 - 42 Reception Disturbances . . . . . . . .43 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Glossary of Video Terms . . . . . . . . 45 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Zenith Accessory Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Step 2. Reception Set Up and Channel Search Basic on-screen menu operation with remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Auto Ch Memory (Select off the air antenna (TV), or cable service (CATV) and perform channel search) . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Channel Add/Delete . . . . . . . . 17 Basic TV Operation Tuning Channels, Sound Controls, . (Volume/Mute), Sleep Timer, Channel Flashback (Q. View) . . . 18 Commercial Advance described on page 34 is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc. 206-3375 PAGE 7 Hookup Directory This page directs you to the appropriate page for hook up your Entertainment Machine IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification. Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 Cable only If you subscribe to cable service and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10 If you subscribe to cable service and receive scrambled and unscrambled channels, go to page 11 Cable TV wall jack In Out Cable box Audio/Video If you want to connect Audio/Video equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 R -AUDI AUDIO/ O-L VIDEO VIDEO OUT R -AUDI AUDIO/ O-L VIDEO VIDEO OUT Headphones If you want to connect headphones, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 Phones PAGE 8 206-3375 Hook Up an Off Air Antenna Connect an off air antenna to your Entertainment Machine 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Antenna (Indoor or Outdoor) back of remote Flat wire (300 ohm) 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. VHF UHF 120 V AC 60 Hz 300/75 ohm Adapter 4 Go to page 17 to set up Auto Ch Memory on your Entertainment Machine. Typical TV/VCR back If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don't need any adapters! Antenna Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) VHF UHF Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE 300-75 OHM ADAPTER The wire that comes from an off air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV. A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end. 206-3481 PAGE 9 Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) Connect Cable service to your Entertainment Machine 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Cable TV wall jack back of remote Without Cable Box RF coaxial wire (75ohm) 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. VHF UHF 120 V AC 60 Hz Cable TV wall jack 4 Go to page 17 to set up Auto Ch Memory on your Entertainment Machine. With Cable Box Typical TV/VCR back If you're using a cable box, leave your TV/VCR on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels. Remember to set the cable box output switch to channel 3 or 4. If you're using a cable box, Auto Ch Memory (page 17) might only find the channel your cable service is on (usually channel 3 or 4). Don't worry, that's all you need! In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 RF coaxial wire (75ohm) VHF UHF Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. PAGE 10 206-3481 Hook Up Cable (CATV) alternate Connect Cable service with a cable box, scrambled, and unscrambled channels to your Entertainment Machine 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Cable TV wall jack Typical 2-Way Signal Splitter In back of remote Out 1 Out 2 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. For Scrambled Channels 120 V AC 60 Hz For Un-Scrambled Channels Typical A-B Switch A B 4 Go to page 17 to set up Auto Ch Memory on your Entertainment Machine. In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 Leave your TV/VCR tuned to channel 3 or 4 and use the cable box to change channels. Remember to set the cable box output switch to channel 3 or 4. Typical TV/VCR back VHF UHF 206-3481 PAGE 11 Audio/Video, Headphone Connections Make temporary or permanent Audio/Video connections to your Entertainment Machine - - in from or out to accessory audio/video equipment; using the Audio/Video In/Out Jacks on the front and/or back connection panels. Connect your monaural audio headphones for private listening... Headphones 1 2 Locate the "Phones" jack on the front of your TV/VCR. Connect the cord coming from your headphones to this jack. Unplug the headphones when finished with private listening. Phones Audio / Video Typical TV/VCR back 1 2 Hook up your audio/video equipment to your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams. Go to page 21 to select an audio/video accessory as the source for your picture and sound. VHF UHF Video Audio Out In R -AU DIO AUDI O/VI -L VID EO DEO OUT Typical Video TV/VCR Front A/V Jackpack Audio In In R -AU DIO AUDI O/VI -L VID EO DEO OUT R -AU DIO AUDI O/VI -L VID EO DEO OUT R -AU DIO -L AUDI O IN PAGE 12 206-3481 Front Panel Controls TVB1322Z hq 4 head tv/vcr combination volume power channel power rec/otr t.rec stop/ play eject ffwd rwd rec/otr video in audio in phones 1 Front Panel Controls 2 3 4 5 6 6. 7 8 9 Note: Your front controls may differ from those shown above. 1. 2. 3. 4. ly 5. Cassette Loading Compartment Loads and unloads VHS video cassettes. Power Switch Turns TV/VCR on and off. Volume Controls Increases or decreases the audio sound level. Channel Selectors Chooses channel numbers below or above the currentselected channel number, found by Auto Ch Memory. LED Function Indicators When lit, shows current TV/VCR operating mode. Power = TV/VCR is on. REC/OTR = VCR is recording in one-time record mode. T. Rec = VCR is in timer recording mode and is scheduled to, or is recording a program. 7. 8. 9. VCR Function Controls Stop / Eject. = One press stops tape, second press ejects the tape. Play = Press to begin playing a tape (playback). F.Fwd, Rew = press to fast forward or rewind tape. Instant Record Button Press to record the image currently appearing on the screen. One press records until end of tape or stop. Second press records for 30 minutes and each press thereafter adds an additional 30 minutes to the recording time. Front Audio/Video In Jacks Used for connecting audio/video equipment. Headphones Input jack Connect your headphones to this jack for monaural sound audio private listening. 206-3481 PAGE 13 Remote Control Key Functions A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do POWER Turns TV/VCR On or Off. POWER SETMENU SET+ CA CANCEL Deletes programs from scheduled Timer Recording and goes back to previous menu option on some onscreen menus CALL Turns current status display on and off. Shows: Current time, VCR tape counter, Day, Channel number, and Tape recording or playback speed. VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT Increase/decreases sound level. MUTE Turns sound Off and On while the picture remains. MENU/ENTER/SET-/SET+ Use to enter and exit, select and adjust, on-screen menu options. TV/MONITOR Switches between tape playback and currently tuned TV channel. CHANNEL (UP/DOWN) Flip through available channels. ENTER CANCEL TV/MONITOR CH VOL CALL VOL EJECT MUTE CH REW PLAY F.F REC/OTR STOP PAUSE/STILL VCR CONTROLS (See descriptions on next page.) Used for recording or playing VHS video cassette tapes. SLOW AU TO TRACKING ZERO COU . NTER TIMER REC PROG RETURN RES ET INPUT SEL. INPUT SEL. (Select) Picks Line 1, Line 2, or the currently selected channel or tape playing. (Line 1 = Front Audio/Video In jacks. Line 2 = Back Audio/Video In jacks.) TV/CAP/TEXT Switches between Caption, Text, and TV modes for Closed-Captioned programs. CAPTION CH1, CAPTION CH 2, TEXT CH1, TEXT CH2, or off. 1 NUMBER KEYPAD Selects channels directly and enters numbers for some on-screen menu options. 2 5 8 0 3 TVCAP/TEXT 4 7 SPEED 6 SLEEP 9 Q. VIEW SLEEP (SLEEP TIMER) Press repeatedly to pick a preset time to automatically turn the TV/VCR off. Q. VIEW (QUICK VIEW) Returns to previously viewed channel. If you've lost your remote, you can get a new one by calling 1-800-255-6790 to purchase a replacement. remote control part number SC1322 (924-10063) PAGE 14 206-3481 Remote Control VCR Functions A quick list of the VCR function keys on your remote and what they do Note: Your remote control keys may differ from the ones shown here. POWER SETMENU SET+ CA CA Commercial Advance. Use to skip over commercial breaks on tapes recorded with this TV/VCR. ENTER CANCEL TV/MONITOR EJECT Unloads videocassette from tape loading compartment. EJECT CH VOL CALL PLAY Starts tape playback. VOL CH REW PLAY MUTE REW (Rewind) Rewinds videocassette. F.F (Fast Forward) F.F Advances tape forward rapidly. Begins recording currently shown picture and sound. REC/OTR (One-Time Record) PAUSE/STILL REC/OTR STOP PAUSE/STILL Temporarily halts tape movement in playback or record modes. AUTO (TRACKING) Press to resume automatic tracking from manual tracking mode during tape playback. SLOW AU TO TRACKING STOP Halts tape movement in playback or record modes. ZERO COU . NTER TIMER REC PROG TRACKING ZERO RETURN Rewinds or advances tape to the 00:00:00 position. RETURN RES ET INPUT SEL. (Manually Adjust Digital Tracking Controls) Used to adjust tracking manually during tape playback. 1 4 7 SPEED 2 5 8 0 3 TVCAP/TEXT PROG. (Program Review) Press to confirm the programs scheduled for timer recording, press a second time to check the On/Off Timer settings, press again to exit menu. COUNTER RESET (Counter Reset Control) Resets the real-time tape counter to 00:00:00. 6 SLEEP 9 Q. VIEW TIMER REC (Record) Used to turn Timer Recording feature on and off. On = VCR will make scheduled timer recordings. Off = VCR will not begin any scheduled timer recordings. SPEED Adjusts tape recording speed: SP (Short play), LP (Long play), SLP (Super long play). 206-3481 PAGE 15 Basic Menu Operation Use the remote control to operate the on-screen menus; first selecting a menu option, then adjust it to your preference 1. MENU MENU TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF COMMERCIAL ADVANCE SYSTEM SET-UP (+ / - ENTER / MENU) 1 2 Pressing MENU repeatedly turns on the menu system and shows the menus on the screen. Pressing the "Set+" or "Set-" keys on the remote control repeatedly, moves the menu highlighter to the next menu option line. (SETmoves the highlight down with each press, SET+ moves the highlight up with each press.) Once the menu option is highlighted (flashing rectangle is on the same line as the option), pressing "ENTER" will go to the option or make a change. In this case to move the arrow next to "TV" or "CATV". On some menus, CANCEL clears the selected program in Timer recording setup or moves the cursor backwards. When you have finished setting the menu options to your preference, press "MENU" repeatedly to remove all menus and return to TV viewing. 2. SET- SET+ MENU TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF COMMERCIAL ADVANCE SYSTEM SET-UP (+ / - ENTER / MENU) 3 3. ENTER CH SET-UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE 4 5 (+ / - ENTER / MENU) 4. CANCEL If you need to enter numbers on the menus use the number keypad on the remote control. The front panel cannot be used to operate the TV/VCR menus. 4 TH 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 20 SP ----- -:-- -:-- --- 4 TH 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 44 SP 5 FR 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 60 SLP ----- -:-- -:-- --- ----- -:-- -:-- --- ----- -:-- -:-- --- (+ / - ENTER / CANCEL / MENU) 5. MENU PAGE 16 206-3481 Auto Ch Memory (Channel Search) Auto Ch Memory automatically finds and stores in the TV/VCR's memory all the channels in your area. Select: TV: if you receive offthe-air signal reception. or CATV: if you subscribe to a cable service. MENU TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF COMMERCIAL ADVANCE SYSTEM SET-UP (+/- ENTER/MENU) CH SET-UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/DELETE (+/- ENTER/MENU) 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU repeatedly to select the menu with "CH SET-UP". Use the "Set+" or "Set-" key on the remote control, to move the highlight to select "CH SET-UP" on your screen, then press ENTER to go to the "CH SET-UP" menu. Use the "Set+" or "Set-" key on the remote control, to move the highlight to the line with "TV" "CATV", then press "ENTER" to move the arrow next to "TV" or "CATV". Use the "Set+" or "Set-" key on the remote control, to move the highlight to "AUTO CH MEMORY". Press "ENTER" to begin the channel search. When the channel search is complete, press "MENU" repeatedly to remove menus or use (Channel) ADD/DELETE. POWER SETMENU SET+ CA 1/5 2/3/4 2/3/4 ENTER CANCEL TV/MONITOR