Aiwa VX-S135U User manual

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Warning
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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“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.”
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Cdanatlon ot Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
Awithin an equilateral trianale, is intended to alert
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“dangerous voltage” within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute arisk of electric shock to person.
AThe exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
●maintenance (servicing) instruction in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the operating
instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions
in the operating instructions and on the unit should be
strictly followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.
Warning
To prevent electric shock or other injuries, follow all the
safety instructions when installing, operating and servicing
the unit.
Installation
Attachments -Do not use attachments that have not been
recommended by the manufacturer because doing so may
result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other injuries.
Water and Moisture -Do not use this unit near water -for
example, near abathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in awet basement, or near aswimming pool, and the
like.
Heat -Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than
5aC (41”F) or greater than 40°C (I04°F ).
Mounting surface -Place the unit on a flat, even surface.
Accessories -Do not place the unit on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall causing
serious injury to persons and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with acart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacture, or sold with the
unit. When mounting the appliance, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. When mounting the unit, use
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
Portable cart -An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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Ventilation -The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm clearance from the rear and the top of the unit,
and 5 cm from the each side.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom
are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation
of the unit and to protect it from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface. (This unit should never be placed
near or over aradiator or heat register.) This unit should not
be placed in abuilt-in installation such as abookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.
Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind
into the unit through the cabinet slots because they may
contact dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts and
cause fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the unit.
Electric Power
Power Sources -This unit 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. To
operate unit on battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization -This unit is provided 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 asafety feature. If you are
unable to inserf 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.
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Power-cod Protection. The unit is provided with an
attachment plug with overload protection. This IS asafety
feature. See operating instructions for replacement or
resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a
replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
CXmrloacting -Do not alk~w anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
because this can result in fire or electric shock. Do not place
the unit in an area where people will walk on the cord.
Qildoor Antenna
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 onto such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching
power lines or circuits because contact with them may be
fatal.
outdoor Antenna Grounding -[f an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the unit, 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, ANS1/
NFPA No.70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast anl~ supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, locatlon of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See the figure.
Antenna Grounding Acc xdlng to the National Electrical Cord
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Lightning
For added protection during alightning storm, or when left
uni~ttended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the
unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and powerlme surges.
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Cleaning -Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use adamp cloth for cleaning.
Damaae Reauirirwt Service
Unplug the unit from the wail outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
1)When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
2) If liquid has been spilled into the unit.
3) If the unit has been exposed to rain or water.
4) If the unit does not operate normally when following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions because
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage to the unit and will often require extensive
work by aqualified technician to restore the unit to
normal operation.
5) If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
6) When the unit exhibits adistinct change in
performance -this indicates a need for service.
Do not attempt to service the unit yourself because opening
or removing covers may expose you to high voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts -When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
Safety Check -After completion of any service or repairs to
the unit, ask the service technician to perform asafety
check to ensure that the unit is in proper operating
condition.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NIEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
OVUNER’SRECORD
For your convenience, record the model number and
serial number (you will find them on the rear of your set)
in the space provided below. Please refer to them when
you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.
Model No. [—_–.]
Serial No. ‘–”---1
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this AIWA
product. To optimize the performance of
this unit, please read through this
operating instructions carefully.
Main features of this
unit
VCR PIus+ system and One-
Touch Playback
You can easily set the timer with the
VCR Plus+ system.
The recorded TV programs can be
played back quickly with One-Touch
Playback.
MTS (Multi-channel TV
Sound) broadcast
You can receive, record and play back
stereo and bilingual TV programs.
MBR (Multi Brand Remote
control)
The remote control can control the CATV
converters of many manufacturers.
V-chip
An age limitation can be set to prevent
children from viewing or listening to
violent scenes or programs with adult
content. This unit corresponds to “TV-
RATING” and “MOVIE RATING.”
Closed Caption
The subtitles can be displayed on the
screen when abroadcast corresponding
to closed caption is received.
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VCR w
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Table of contents
Preparation
Connecting the antenna ......................................4
Preparing the remote control ..............................7
Setting the language ...........................................8
Setting the clock ..................................................9
Setting the channels .........................................11
Checking the channel set-up to use VCR PLUS+
system .........................................12
Basic operations
Watching aTV program ....................................13
Selecting the closed captions mode .................14
Adjusting the picture .........................................15
Adjusting the sound ..........................................16
Setting the On.Timer .........................................l7
Setting the Off.Timer .........................................l8
Playback
Playing back atape ...........................................l9
Various search functions .................*.................22
Recording
Recording aTV program ...................................23
Recording with One-Touch Recording ..............24
Setting the timer with VCR Plus+ system .........25
Setting the timer manually ................................27
Dubbing .............................................................28
Other functions
Setting the V.chip ..............................................29
Multichannel TV Sound(MTS) and Hi-Fi audio
sound system ...............................31
On-screen display .............................................32
Additional information
Troubleshooting ................................................33
Specifications ....................................................34
Parts and controls .............................................35
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Connecting the antenna
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300-ohm twin-lead cable
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Connect the anteinna cable to the UHF/VHF connector on the unit.
If the cable is around-type 75-ohm coaxial cable, connect it directly to the UHF/VHF connector.
[f the cable is aflat-type 300-ohm twin-lead cable, connect it to the antenna adaptor(supplied), and connect the adaptor to
the UHF/VHF connector.
When you use VX-S 135U, the antenna adaptor can be taken out from the supplied telescopic antenna.
Connect the ACcord to the ACwall outlet after passing it through the AC cord hook.
To use the security hook for safety (VX-S205 only)
1-0 prevent the unit from falling during earthquakes, etc., affix the unit to awall or pillar with the security hook on the rear using
the strong twine or wire.
VX-S205
Security hook
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Connecting the antenna (Continued)
To Connect the supplied telescopic antenna (VX-SI 35 only)
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Antenna adaptor
(Supplied)
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Mount the supplied antenna in the antenna holder.
Extend and adjust the ends of the antenna to get the best signal reception.
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For better reception, especially in outlying areas, or where ghosting or interference is aproblem, use an external room-mounted
antenna.
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To connect aCATV system without using aCATV converter
VX-S135 CATV system
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75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
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AC cord hook
zTo AC outlet
~Connect the cable from the CATV system to the UHF/VHF connector on the unit.
~Connect the AC cord to the AC wall outlet after passing it through the AC cord hook.
TO Connect aCATV system using aCATV converter
CATV system
75-ohm
coaxial cable
(not supplied)
CATV converter
(not supplied)
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IN OUT
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~AC cord hook (not supplied)
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sTo AC outlet
~Connect the cable from the CATV system to the input connector on the CATV converter.
~Connect the outputconnector on the converter to the UHF/VHF connector on the unit.
~Connect the AC cord to the AC wall outlet after passing it through the AC cord hook.
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Preparing the remote control
To prevent damage from leakage or explosion, follow
the descriptions below.
.Insert two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries with the
0and Omarks correctly as illustrated.
.Do not mix old batteries with new ones or different
types of batteries.
.Do not throw the batteries into afire, apply heat to
them or take them apart.
.Do not carry the batteries with keys or other metallic
objects.
Remove the batteries when they have no more power, or when
you do not use the remote control for along period of time.
Point the remote control toward the REMOTE SENSOR.
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●The remote control may not operate when there is any
obstruction between the remote control and the REMOTE
SENSOR.
●Strong ambient light sources such as afluorescent lamp or
direct sunlight may cause unreliable operation.
●Using aTV with the same type of infrared remote control
facing the same direction may cause incorrect operation.
.The maximum distance for effective control between the
remote control and the REMOTE SENSOR is 7meters.
●Although you can use the remote control within an angle of
up to 30 degrees in any direction from directly in front of the
REMOTE SENSOR, we recommend anarrower angle for
stable operation.
The remote control can control the CATV converters for the
CATV. To control CATV converters, set the manufacturer’s
code number shown in the table on the next page.
1
2
POWER —
Number —
buttons
—TV VCRICATV
—PRESET
—CHANNEL
A/v
Set the TV VCR/CATV selector to CATV.
While holding PRESET, press the number
buttonsto setthecodenumberreferringto the
tableonthe nextpage.
Some manufacturers have more than one code number.
If the remote control does not operate with the CATV
after setting the code number, try another number.
POWER, CHANNEL /VV and the number buttons
on the remote control are activated.
●Due to the variety of codes used by manufacturers, AlWA
cannot guarantee that the MBR remote control will operate
with every model of the brands listed.
●The number buttons can be used only for channel selection,
but they may not function correctly with some CATV
converters.
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Setting the language
The on-screen menu can display three languages:
CATV converter manufacturer Code number
iti:GRO [46
A’RCHER 39
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CABLEVIEW 39 English, Spanish and French.
TV VCRICATV
CITIZEN 39
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CURTIS MATHES 15
EAGLE ]24.25,28 POWER
GEMINI 05, 22, 23
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GENERAL ELEC1-RIC 43
GENERAL INSTRUMENT I05,07,09
GOEIRAND 39
EAMLIN 33, 34,35 0000
III
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JERROLD 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 17,
39
KALE VISION \29
MACOM I03.40.41 MENU —-
SET/TRACKING --–-
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Before starting
ENTER
MAGNAVOX I24,25,28,29,36,37
NSC I38
OAK I11,12,44
PANASONIC 13,19,21
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PARAGON 01
PHILIPS 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
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PIONEER 13, 14 Set the TV VCRICATV selector to TV VCR
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press POWER to turn on the unit.
Press MENU.
When you press MENU for the first time after
unpacking the unit, SYSTEM SET-UP menu in step 4
appears.
Press SET/TRACKiNG +/- to select SYSTEM
SET-UP, then press ENTER,
PULSER I39
RCA 13, 15
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REGAL 28
REGENCY I32
SAMISUNG
;CIENTIFIC ATLANTA ~–
S’LMARX I04,13 MENu
I49 ❑TIMER REC SET
ITV SET-U!=
■CH SET-UFJ
@}UTO REPEAT ON ●OFF
‘~~YSTEM SET-UP
SPRUCER I04! 13,19
STANDARD COMPONENTS 129
S“TARGATE
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TELIEVIEW +%$&–––– <+/-/ ENTEh IEhIu>u>
TEXSCAN I31 Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select
LANGUAGE/lDIOMA/LANGUE, then press
ENTER.
T(~coM 12, 17, 18, 19,38
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UNIDEN I20
IJNIKA 39
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UNIVERSAL 46, 47
SYSTEM SET-UP
#I&LOCK SET
;mk’ANGUAGE/l DIOMA/LANGUE
iklTO CLOCK ~ON OFF
■STAN DARO TIME
■DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
VID TECH I30
VIDE:O WAY
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VIEWSTAR +%%=––– I<+1-/ENTER/MENU> I
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ZENITH
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ZENITH HT-2000
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Some CATV converter manufacturers may not be listed above.
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select the
desired language, then press ENTER.
LANGUAGEIIDIOMAILANGUE
>ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
<+1-/ ENTER /hiRw>
Press MENU twice to return to the normal
screen.
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Setting the clock Set DAY, YEAR and hours in the same way as
in step 4.
Press and hold SET/TRACKING+/– to change the
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You must set the date and time for timer recording.
When you connect the AC cord to the AC wall outlet, the
date and time will be set automatically if the unit receives
the clock adjustment signal. If the unit cannot receive the
clock adjustment signal or reception signal is weak, the unit
may set the clock incorrectly. In this case, you must set the
setting rapidly.
ICLOCK SET
MONTH 6
DAY 20(SUN)
YEAR
TIME L999
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Jt~
time manually.
<+/-/ ENTER/CANCEL/MENU>
TV VCRICATV
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set the minutes.
Press and hold SET/TRACKING+/– to change the
setting rapidly.
CLOCK SET
MONTH 6
DAY 20(SUN)
YEAR iq9P/
TIME 1.?K3&4M
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<+/-/ ENTECANCELEMENU>U>
MENU —
SET/TRACKING —
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Before starting
—ENTER
—CANCEL
Press ENTER to start the clock.
The normal screen returns.
To correct the digits while setting
Before pressing ENTER-in step 7, press CANCEL
repeatedly until the item you want to correct
flashes. Reset the digits using SET/TRACKING +/–.
Set the TV VCR/CATV selector to TV VCR.
1
2
3
Press MENU.
If the clock is not set, SYSTEM SET-UP menu in step 3
appears.
When the power supply is interrupted for more than 5seconds,
the clock setting is cleared. In this case, you have to set the
clock again.
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select SYSTEM
SET-UP, then press ENTER. The date can be set from A.D.1990 to A.D. 2081.
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MENU
ITIMER REC SET
ITV SET-UP
mCH SET-UP
FJ,AUTO REPEAT ON FOFF
E& YSTEM SET-UP
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<+/-/ ENTEMENu>u> IThe unit automatically corrects the clock setting once you
set AUTO CLOCK to ON. After unpacking the unit, AUTO
CLOCK is set to ON.
If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF, follow the procedures below.
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select CLOCK
SET, then press ENTER.
\$YSTEM SET-UP
■43LOCK SET
b} ANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE
■AUTO CLOCK EON OFF
■STANOARD TIME
IDAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
1
2
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING+/– to select SYSTEM SET-UP,
then press ENTER.
<+/-/ENTEMENU)U) IMENU
mTIMER REC SET
nTV SET-UP
mCH SET-UP
@/WTO REPEAT ON EOFF
;$YSTEM SET-UP
4Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set MONTH, then
press ENTER.
The day of the week will automatically appear. I<+1-/ENTER/MENU)
CLOCK SET s,ly
MONTH 76-
DAY i~HU)
YEAR 2000
ITIME 12:OOAM
I<+/-/ENTEcANCELEMENU>U>
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Press SET/TRACKiNG+/-to select AUTO CLOCK.
rSYSTIEM SET-UP
=cLOCK SET
\~).ANGUAGE/l DIOMA/LANGUE
-H AUTO CLOCK ON ●OFF
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*’sTANDARD TIME
mDAYLIGHT SAVING TIME When you move to adifferent area of the country, you can
adjust the clock only with selecting your new area.
1
2
Press MENU.
Press SET/T’RACKING+/-to select SYSTEM SET-UP,
gF’ress ENTER to select ON.
then press ENTER.
MENU
■TIMER REC SET
■TV SET-U13
ICH SET-UP
,I#jAUTO REPEAT ON EOFF
,q$YSTEM SET-UP
<+1-I ENTERIMENU>
3Press SET/TRACKING+/- to select STANDARD TIME,
then press ENTER.
SYSTEM SET-UP
■CLOCK SET
■LANGUAGE:IIDIOMAILANGUE
,,MiAUTO CLOCK FON OFF
;m9TANDARD TIME
ti19AyLlGHT SAVING TIME
1
2
3
4
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F%essMENU.
Press SET/TRACKING+/- to select your area, then
F~ressSET/TRACKING+/- to select SYSTEM SEr-UP,
then press EINTER. 4press ENTER.
Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient.
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STANDARD TIME
ATLANTIC EASTERN
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC ALASKA
HAWAII
}AUTO
<+/-/ENTER/MENU>
MENU 1
●TIMER REC SI:T
mTV SET-UP
mcH SET-UP
.,EI}UTO REPEA1” ON }OFF
>~$iYSTEM SET-UP
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F’ress SET/TRACKING+/- to select DAYLIGHT
SAVING TIME, then press ENTER. !5Press MENU 3times to return to the normal screen.
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❑CLOCK SET
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EAUTO CLOCK >ON OFF
ii/STANDARD TIME
❑@AYLIGHT SAil NG TIME
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F%’essSET/TRACKING+/- to select AUTO, then press
ENTER.
Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient. If you set it to
ON, you can advance the time by one hour manually.
IDAYLIGHT SA\rl NG TIME I
ON
OFF
kAUTO
<+1- iENTERIME14u>
~F’ress MENU 3times to return to the normal screen.
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Setting the channels bPress MENU twice to return to the nomal
screen.
Before Auto Channel Memory, this unit can receive all
channels in your area by pressing CHANNEL A/V
repeatedly. After Auto Channel Memory, you can skip the
channels which are not preset with CHANNEL A/V.
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Before starting
●Make sure the unit is in TV mode.
●Set the TV VC RICATV selector to TV
1
2
3
4
TV VCRICATV
ENTER
VCR.
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select CH SET-
UP, then press ENTER.
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1
MENU
■TIMER REC SET
@~V SET-UP
■f?H SET-UP
*~uTo REPEAT ON POFF
■SYSTEM SET-UP
<+/-/ ENTEMENu>u>
Press ENTER to select TV or CATV.
TV :the program from VHF/UHF antenna
CATV :the CATV according to the connections to the
antenna connector
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;~H SET-UP
1-TV ➤CATV
kikJTO CH MEMORY
nADD/DELETE
flGUIDE CH SET
<+/-/ ENTEMENu>u>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select AUTO CH
MEMORY, then press ENTER.
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mA-UTO CH MEMORY
*lDD/DELETE
mGUIDE CH SET n
AUTO CH125
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To interrupt the Auto Channel Memory, press MENU.
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Once you conduct the Auto Channel Memory, the previous
settings will be canceled.
If the Auto Channel Memory does not set the channels
correctly, add them manually for watching TV programs.
Also, you can erase the unnecessary channels.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select CH SET-UP, then
press ENTER.
IMENU
■TIMER REC SET
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&w.ITO REPEAT ON FOFF
9SYSTEM SET-UP
<+/-/ENTER/MENU>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select ADD/DELETE,
then press ENTER.
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CH SET-UP
mTV }CATV
@)UTO CH MEMORY
E~DD/DELETE
*%UIDE CH SET
<+/-/ ENTEMENU>U>
Press SET/lRACKING +/-to select the channel
number to be erased or added.
When the selected channel is already set, ADD appears
in green. When it is not set, DEL appears in red.
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DEL CH125
<0-9/+ /-/EN7EMENu>u>
Press ENTER to erase or add aselected channel.
If you want to add or erase another channel, repeat
steps 4and 5.
Press MENU 3times to return to the normal screen.
<+/- / ENTER/ MENU>
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Ail available channels in your area are scanned and
stored in the memory of the unit.
After scanning, CH SET-UP menu appears on the
screen.
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Checking the channel set-up
to use VCR Plus+ svstem
Before starting
Set the TV VCR/CATV selector to TV VCR.
1
2
3
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING+/- to select CH SET-UP,
then press ENTER.
To set the timer using VCR Plus+ system, you have to check
whether the VCR chanr,el numbers match the guide
channels which are assigned to the TV stations.
If they do not match, the VCR PIus+ system does not
function correctly. In thi:; case, coordinate the number. MENU 1
nTIMER REC SET
>ll;V SET-UP
;m~@HSET. UFI
tiT-lUTO REPEAT ON FOFF
mSYSTEM SET-UP
TV VCR/CATV
Number
buttons Press SET/TRACKING+/- to select GUIDE CH
SET, then press ENTER.
CH SET-UP
■TV XAT\/
■AUTO CH MEMORY
l?/ADD/DELETE
~~UIDE CH SET
MENU --
SET,TRACKING --
+1–
–- ENTER
—CANCEL
<+/-/ ENTEMENU)U)
4Press SET/TRACKING+/- or the number
buttons to select GUIDE CH 6’38,’”then press
ENTER.
When selecting the number between 10 and 19 using
the number buttons, press Oonce to enter the hundreds
digit, and then press the buttons 1through 9to enter
tens and ones digits.
When selecting the numbers less than 10 using the
number buttons, press Otwice to enter the hundreds and
tens digits, and then press the buttons 1through 9to
For example
For each channel your VCR receives, use the channel line
UIOchart to check that the channel numbers match. For
example, SHOWTIME is listed in the channel line up chart
(uncler the VCR F)lus+ Code) as channel 38, your VCR
receives SHOWTIME on channel 14, you need to coordinate
these numbers b!! Iocatmg guide channel 38 (under GUIDE
CH). Next enter your SHOWTIME channel 14 (under VCR
CH)
Continue this process until all channels match.
Sample Channel Line Up Chart
enter the ones digit.
GUIDE CH SET
GUIDE VCR
CH CH
\~ld,
“>o:ly -038
I<0-91+1-ENTERMENU>
‘TV !Staticm VCR PIUS+ LocalCableCompany
Code ChannelNumber
-————
\NCBS New York CB!3 02 02 5Press SET/TRACKING+/- or the number
buttons to display CHANNEL “14,” then press
ENTER.
When you use the number buttons, select the number in
WNBC New York NBC 04 04
\NNYW New York NY’N 05 05 the same way as in step 4.
~~
\NABC New Ycrk ABC 07 07 1GUIDE C’H SET I
A&E Arts &Entertainment 39 44 IGUIDE VCR
CH CH I
[3ET Black Entertainment 57 23 L3
CNBC ConsumerNews8Business 23 16
CSPAN Governrnent Business 28 54
[)SC Discovery Channel 37 63
6
7
Repeat steps 4and 5until all necessary
channel numbers are set.
[)1s Disney Chanrel 53 27
MAX ~inemax 45 15
!>HO Showtime 38 14
-————
IJSA USA Network 44 40
——
●Channel Guide listings are available in your local TV Guide
and Newspaper.
Press MENU 3times to return to the normal
screen.
.’fjp
To cancel the VCR CH setting, press CANCEL in step 5.
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Watchirw aTV txo~ram
POWER
Number
buttons
MUTING
VOLUME +/–
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SLEEP
PREV. CH
CHANNEL
Alv
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IPOWER ~CHANNEL
A/v 1
Headphone POWER VOLUME
jack indicator A/v
~POWER ~VOLUME
indicator A/v ~
POWER CHANNEL Headphone
~Press POWER toturnon theunit.
The POWER indicator on the front lights.
zPress CHANNEL A/V repeatedly or the
number buttons to select the channel number.
To select CATV broadcast using the number buttons
When selecting the number between 10 and 19, press O
once to enter the hundreds digit, and then press the
buttons 1through 9to enter tens and ones digits. When
selecting the numbers less than 10, press Otwice to
enter the hundreds and tens digits, and then press the
buttons 1through 9to enter the ones digit.
To select VHF/UHF broadcast using the number buttons
When selecting the numbers less than 10, press Oto
enter the tens digits, and then press the buttons 1
through 9to enter the ones digit.
sPress VOLUME +/-to adjust the volume.
To turn off the TV
Press POWER.
To mute the volume
Press MUTING. To restore the volume, press MUTING or
VOLUME +/–.
To recall aprevious channel
Press PREV.CH to switch back and forth between the
current channel number and the previous one.
To listen through the headphone, insert a headphone (not
supplied) with astereo mini plug into the headphone jack on the
front. The sound from the TV speaker is muted.
The power automatically turns off approximately 15 minutes
after atelevision station has stopped broadcasting.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the number of
minutes after which to turn off.
The minutes change in 10-minute intervals, down from 120
minutes. After the set amount of time has elapsed, the unit
turns the power off.
SLEEP
120
A/v jack To check the remaining sleep time
Press SLEEP once. The remaining time appears on the
screen.
To cancel the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP O“ appears.
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%lectimz the closed cantions
<2 1●After selecting aclosed caption mode, it will stay in effect
mode until it is changed, even if the channel is changed.
.-—— ●If the captions signal is lost due to acommercial or abreak
in the signal, the captions will reappear when the signal is
This unit can decode and display closed captioned received again.
television programs or ti3p&3. ●When selecting closed captions, the captioning might be
delayed momentarily.
●If the channels are changed, the captions might be delayed
momentarily.
“If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the
closed caption decoder text may not appear. In this case,
adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor
antenna.
CAPTION oWhen activating the closed captioned decoder, there will be
ashort delay before the closed captioned text appears on
the screen.
.The captions will appear in places on the screen where they
will least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom of
the screen. News programs will usually show three-line
closed captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other
shows provide two c)rthree lined captions placed near the
character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the
dialogue.
●If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but
the television will remain in the caption mode.
.Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear
during closed captioning. This is normal with closed
captioning, entered live. These transmissions do not allow
time for editina.
Pre:;s CAPTION repeatedly to select the caption ,
modem r—-
oWhen caption; are being displayed, on-screen displays,
L-1
CAPTION CH1
The display changes as follows:
+CAPTION CH1 -+ CAPTION CH2 1
~– NrJdisplay +TEXT CH24 TEXT CHI ~
(Caption off)
Captions:
This closed caption mode displays text on the screen in
English or another language. Generally, closed captions in
Englllsh are transmitted on CAPTION CHI and closed
captions in other Iangua!ges are transmitted on CAPTION
CH2.
.
such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere
with closed captions.
Some cable systems and copy protection systems may
interfere with the closed captioned signal.
Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in foreign
languages or words requiring emphasis. Words that are sung
usually appear enclosed by musical notes.
For television programs broadcasting with closed captions,
look in your TV guide for the closed captions symbol (CC).
Full Screen Text:
The ‘text closed caption mode TEXT CH1, TEXT CH2 will
us,ually fill the screen with aprogramming schedule or other
information.
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Adjusting the picture
You can adiust the picture settings for brightness, contrast,
color, tint and sharpness.
MENU —
SET/TRACKING —
+1–
—
—
—
Before starting
Set the TV VCRICATV selector to TV VCR.
1
2
3
4
TV VCR/CATV
ENTER
CANCEL
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING +/– to select TV SET-UP,
then press ENTER.
i I
IMENU
BTIMER REC SET
k7W SET-UP
hyH SET-UP
■AUTO REPEAT ON ●OFF
■SYSTEM SET-UP
<+/-/ ENTEMENu>u> I
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select PICTURE,
then press ENTER.
TV SET-UP
■v–CHIP SET
.,?QN/OFF TIMER
-~PICTURE
%&JDIO
#SAP ON ●OFF
<+/-/ ENTEMENu>u>
Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to
adjust.
Each press changes the item as follows:
BRIGTNESS ---+ CONTRAST --+ COLOR
t1
BRIGHTNESS
~“
<+/-/ ENTEcANcELEMENu>u>
5Press SET/TRACKING +/-to adjust the setting.
After several seconds from releasing the button, the
display returns to the normal screen.
Item Increasing the Decreasing the
numbers numbers
BRIGHTNESS makes the picture makes the picture
brighter darker
CONTRAST enhances the lowers the contrast
contrast
COLOR enhances the lowers the intensity
intensity and and brilliance of the
brilliance of the color color
TINT makes the flesh tone makes the flesh
greener tone redder
SHARPNESS makes the picture makes the picture
clearer softer
BRIGHTNESS
-
<+/-/ ENTER/ CANCEL/MENU>
6
7
To adjust the other item, complete steps 4
through 5.
Press MENU 3times to return to the normal
screen.
Tip
To reset all the items to the initial setting, press CANCEL in
step 5.
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Adjusting tlhe sound 5
m-
You can adjust the settings for bass sound, treble sound
and the balance of the sound.
MENU —
SE;T/TRACKING —
+f-
t3efore starting
TV VCR/CATV
—ENTER
—CANCEL
6
Set the TV VCRICATV selector to TV VCR. 7
1
2
3
4
1>~~~~ MEN[Jm
Press SET/lrRACKING+/- to select TV SET-UP.
then press ENTER.
MENU
,U~l MER REC SET
,mWJ SET-UP
tikH SET-UP
mAUTO REPEAT ON }OFF
SSYSTEM SET-UP
<+/-I ENTER/MENU>
TV SET-UP
■V-CHIP SET
HO N/OF FTIMER
\Uj?l CTURE
-mwIDIO
~~k APON }OFF
<+/-l ENTER/MENu>
Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item to
adjust.
ESachpress changes the item as follows:
FBASS —-+ TREBLE ~BALANCE 1
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to adjust the setting.
After afew seconds from releasing the button, the
display returns to the normal screen.
Item Increasing the Decreasing the
numbers numbers
BASS makes the bass makes the bass
souncl stronger sound weaker
TREBLE makes the treble makes the treble
sound stronger sound weaker
BALANCE makes the output makes the output
level of right speaker level of left speaker
stronger stronger
BASS
—-
<+/-/ ENTERICANCEMENU>U>
To adjust the other item, complete steps 4
f>res~ sET/lrRAcl~~NG+/_ to select AUDIO, then
press ENTER.
BASS
.—~”
<+1-i ENTERlcANcELIMENu>
through 5.
Press MENU 3‘times to return to the normal
screen.
To reset all the items to the initial setting, press CANCEL in
step 5.
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Setting the On-Timer 4
Once this timer is set, the unit turns on at the programmed
time to the programmed channel.
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0000
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0000
0000
0000
0000
00
00
OQO
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MENU _o Q
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SET/TRACKING mam
+1–
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TV VCRICATV
ENTER
ON-TIMER
indicator
Before starting
●Check that the clock is set correctly.
●Set the TV VCR/CATV selector to TV VCR.
1
2
Press MENU.
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select TV SET-UP,
then press ENTER.
MENU
U,TIMER REC SET
m7V SET-UP
~“CH SET-UP
mAUTO REPEAT ON FOFF
mSYSTEM SET-UP
<+/-/ ENTEMENu>u>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select ON/OFF
TIMER, then press ENTER.
1
TV SET-UP
~#-CHIP SET
m~N/OFF TIMER
h’?SICTURE
IAUDIO
mSAP ON }OFF
5
6
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select ON TIMER,
then press ENTER.
P
!~N/OFF TIMER
7&lN2Ti!f$7 CHOOI CANCEL
SUN-SAT
mOFF TIMER
12:OOAM CANCEL
<+/-/ENTEcANcELEMENu>u>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set the hours, then
press ENTER.
ON/OFF TIMER
‘>lj%yTcHool CANCEL
■OFF TIMER
i2; ooAM CANCEL
<+/-/ ENTER/CANCEL/MENU>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set the minutes,
then press ENTER.
To change the minutes setting in ten minutes, press and
hold SE~/TRACKING +/–. -
ON/OFF TIMER
■ON ~ER
$$$ MCHOOI ~“& AT CANCEL
■OFF TIMER
12:OOAM CANCEL
I<+/-,ENTER,CANCEL,MENU>
7Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set the channel
number, then press ENTER.
8Press SET/TRACKING +/- to select akind of
timer, then press ENTER.
MON-FRI: Daily program from Monday to Friday.
MON-SAT: Daily program from Monday to Saturday.
SUN-SAT: Daily program from Sunday to Saturday.
WKL-day of the week:
Weekly program such as every Sunday,
ON/OFF TIMER
ION TIMER
~2J:CiOiAl$l.+4H023
‘SUN-SAT—
~li!l~ CANCEL
IOFF TIMER
12:OOAM CANCEL
<+/-/ ENTEc ANcELEMENu>u>
<+/-/ ENTER/MENU>
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Press SET/TRACKING +/- to display SET, then
press ENTER.
CIN-TIMER indicator on the unit lights,
rl
ON/OFF TIMER
ION TIMER
12:30AM CH02~ \IZ
SUN–SAT ‘SET–
/f\\
■OFF TIMER
12:OOAM CANCEL
<+/-/ ENTEc ANcELEMENu>u>
~~P’ress MENU 3times to return to the normal
screen.
●At the programmed time, the channel is changed to a
programmed one.
●You can turn the urit off. The unit automatically turns
on to aprogrammed channel at the programmed time.
To (correct the data while setting
Before pressing ENTER in step 9, press CANCEL
repeatedly until the item you want to correct flashes. Reset
the data using SET/TRACKING +/–.
Tips
“If you want to watch the program through the line input,
press SET/TRACKING +/- to display “LINE1” (from AUDIO/
VIDEO IN jacks on the rear) or “LINE2” (from AUDIO/VIDEO
IN jacks on the front) in step 7, instead of the channel
number.
●Tc)cancel the On-Timer, follow the steps 1through 4. Then
press ENTER repeatedly until SET flashes and press SET/
TRACKING +/– to display CANCEL.
●To confirm the setting, follow the steps 1through 3.
Press MENU 3times to return to the normal screen.
oThe unit automatically turns off one hour after the On-Timer
turns on the unit if no C}ff-Timer has been set (one hour
automatic shut off). TCIcontinue watching the TV, press any
bUttOfItOCatICd this fUnCtiOtI.
gjj!!J!#
●If the power has been lurned on at aprogrammed time, the
one hour automatic shut off function does not work.
●If you have played back atape at aprogrammed time, the
channel is not changecl.
Setting the Off-Timer
Once this timer is set, the unit turns off everyday at the
programmed time.
MENU –—
SET~RACKING
+f–
Before starting
TV VCRICATV
ENTER
●Check that the clock is set correctly.
●Set the TV VCR/CAW selector to TV VCR.
~Press MENU.
2press SET/TRA,CKING +/- to select TV SET-UP,
then press ENTER.
~~
b
MENU
9JIMER REc SET
‘mTV SETUP
hkH SET-UF)
IAUTO REPEAT ON bOFF
mSYSTEM SET-UP
~Press SET/TRACKING +/-to select ON/OFF
TIMER, then press ENTER.
1
TV SET-UP
t?/Y-CHIP SET
‘D~N/OFF TIMER
bYICTURE
mAUDIO
BSAP ON }OFF
L.-1
qpress SET/TRA,CKING +/- to select OFF TIMER,
then press ENTER.
ON/OFF TIMER
mON TIMER
12:OOAM CHOOI
SUN-SAT CANCEL
&FF TIMER
IX 12:OOAM CANCEL
<+l–IENTER ICANCEL/MENU>
CONTINUE s’“.*3%i%%-
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Setting the Off-Timer (continued)
5
6
7
8
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set the hours,
then press ENTER.
m
ON/OFF TIMER
■ON TIMER
12:OOAM CHOOI
SUN-SAT CANCEL
■FjF TIMER
%4 OPM CANCEL
i
<+/-/ ENTECANCELEMENU>U>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to set the minutes,
then press ENTER.
To change the minutes setting in ten minutes, press and
hold SET/TRACKING +/–.
n
ON/OFF TIMER
■ON TIMER
12:ooAM CHOOI
SUN-SAT CANCEL
■OF F~l ER
4$
23$1 CANCEL
<+/-/ ENTECANCELEMENU>U>
Press SET/TRACKING +/- to display SET, then
press . . ENTER.
ON/OFF TIMER
-ON TIMER
12:OOAM CHOOI
SUN-SAT CANCEL
■OFF TIMER
23:30PM \\!/
-SET-.
/f~\
<+1-/ ENTER/CANCEL(MENU>
Press MENU 3times to return to the normal
screen.
The unit automatically turns off at the programmed time.
To correct the data while setting
Before pressing ENTER in step 7, press CANCEL
repeatedly until the item you want to correct flashes. Reset
the data using SET/TRACKING +/–.
$#ps
+To cancel the Off-Timer, follow the steps 1through 4. Then
press ENTER repeatedly until SET flashes and press SET/
TRACKING +/– to display CANCEL.
●To confirm the setting, follow the step 1through 3. Press
MENU 3times to return to the normal screen.
Plavimz back ata~e
44 REWl@ —
SET/TRACKING —
+1– L
VX-S135
—AEJECT
—-PLAY
—-F FWD/@
—lIPAUSE/STILL
—~STOP
— ATR
I-F FWDIE9 IWASTOP/EJECT
44 REWl@3 EPLAY
1Insert acassette.
VX-S135
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,, CUE.,.,.
=-J -?-
●The power turns on automatically.
●Playback starts immediately if the erasure prevention
tab has been removed from the cassette.
zPress -PLAY to start playback.
To stop playback
Press ■STOP on the remote control or WA STOP/
EJECT on the unit.
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