Magnavox MC09D5MG - 9" Tv/vcr Combination User manual

MC09D5MG
COLOR TVWITH BUILT-IN VCR
OWNER’SMANUAL
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with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
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This “bolt of lightning” indi-
cates uninsulated material
within your unit may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety
of everyone in your household,
please do not remove product
covering.
The “exclamation point”
calls attention to features
for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to
prevent operating and mainte-
nance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent elec-
tric 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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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Owner
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Introduction 3
Features
•Automatic Channel Setup
•Automatic Head Cleaner
•Automatic Tracking Adjustment
•Daylight-Savings Time
•English or Spanish displays
•High Quality (HQ) System
•One-Touch Recording
•Real-Time Tape Counter
•Remote Control or Front Panel
menu access
•Rental Playback
•Repeat Play
•ShowGuardTM - Indefinite Timer
Recording memory
•Sleep Timer
•Special Effects: Forward and
Reverse Searching; Still
•Timer Recording
•Timer Search
•Wake Up Timer
•Zero Return
Safety Precautions
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s
authority to operate it.
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 partic-
ular 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.
Magnavox recommends you use only video cassette tapes that have the
mark. Other tapes may cause poor picture quality and excessive
deposits on the video heads that the warranty may not cover if damage
occurs.
This TV/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with exist-
ing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder calls the Cable
TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding –in particular, speci-
fying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: MC09D5MG
Trade Name: Magnavox
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville, TN 37914-1810
[phone]
Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual.
This manual describes the MC09D5MG TV/VCR and explains how to use all the features listed below.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Magnavox has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR®is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the
ENERGY STAR®label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.
SmartClockTM, SmartLockTM, and ShowGuardTM are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics.
Copyright 2002 Magnavox. All rights reserved.
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4 Table of Contents
Setting Up Your TV/VCR
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Setting TV Channels for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Resetting TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Adding/Deleting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15
Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Description of Controls
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
On-Screen Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adjusting the Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Basic Operations
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording Options
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28
Timer Recording Auto Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Playing Options
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Rental Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Zero Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Additional Features
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wake Up Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Information You May Need
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Before Using the TV/VCR 5
Using the Remote Control
●Point the remote control at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor.
●Do not put objects between the remote control and the
TV/VCR.
TV/VCR Maintenance
●In this TV/VCR, use only tapes with the mark.
●Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cas-
sette tape before putting the tape in the TV/VCR. Removable
labels can jam the TV/VCR.
●The TV/VCR requires periodic maintenance to maintain its
excellent performance. This TV/VCR has an automatic head
cleaning system. However, the video heads will eventually
require cleaning or replacement. Only an authorized service
center should perform this service.
1
2
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2
3
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
1Remove the battery compartment lid on the bot-
tom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and
off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid.
2Place two AA batteries inside the battery com-
partment with their +and –ends aligned as indicated.
3Replace the battery compartment lid.
Battery Safety
●Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on
the battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon
with alkaline; and
Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long
time.
Recording Prevention
Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure you do not
erase recordings accidentally.
1To prevent accidental recording, break off the
tab with a screwdriver.
2To record again, cover the hole with cellophane
tape.
• Your new product, its packaging,
and this manual contain materials
that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle
your product to increase the
amount of reusable materials and
to minimize the amount that
needs to be properly disposed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed
of as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local
regulations on disposal of your old
product, batteries, manual, and
packaging when you replace exist-
ing equipment.
Helpful Hint
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• Before connecting an antenna or cable signal to the ANT(enna) Jack, make sure the pin is not bent. If the pin is
bent, straighten it as illustrated, then connect the antenna or cable signal to the ANT(enna) Jack.
Helpful Hint
Crooked Pin Straight Pin
Bent pin
Cable
6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
ANT
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
ANT
IN
OUT
Connect an RF coaxial cable (75-
ohm, not supplied) to the OUT Jack
on the Cable Box and to the
ANT(enna) Jack on the TV/VCR.
Connect a Cable signal
or an antenna to the
ANT(enna) Jack.
1Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown.
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
ANT
Rod Antenna
(supplied)
Connect the Cable signal to
the IN Jack on the Cable Box.
RF coaxial cable
(not supplied)
AHooking Up Your TV/VCR With a
Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna
BHooking Up Your TV/VCR With a
Cable Box
To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the
Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04).
Then, select channels at the Cable Box.
CHooking Up Your TV/VCR With the
Supplied Rod Antenna
To install the supplied rod antenna, push the
stem of the antenna into the antenna hole on the
back of the TV/VCR. Connect the antenna wire
to the ANT(enna) Jack on the back of the
TV/VCR as shown. Extend the antenna and adjust
its length, direction, and angle for the clearest
picture.
3Before you turn on the TV/VCR, go to
page eight.
2Connect the AC power cord to the AC 120V jack on the back of the
TV/VCR. Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet. Use only the
supplied AC power cord.
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
Plug
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Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7
• Do not watch TV while driving.
• Make sure the cigarette lighter jack is
free of ashes and other debris.
• Always unplug the car battery cord
from the cigarette lighter before you
unplug it from the TV/VCR.
• You must disconnect the car battery
cord from the TV/VCR before you can
use standard electrical (AC) power.
• If you use the TV/VCR with the vehi-
cle’s engine off, recharge the vehicle’s
battery often. Unplug the car battery
cord from the cigarette lighter when
you finish using the TV/VCR.
• When you use the TV/VCR with a car
battery cord, noise may appear on
the TV/VCR screen.
• Do not use this TV/VCR in high tem-
perature conditions. Details are on
page 41.
Helpful Hints
Mobile Connections
Usually, the supplied rod antenna provides adequate reception.
But when you want to watch TV outdoors or in a vehicle, try a
mobile antenna (not supplied) or an indoor dipole antenna (not
supplied) for better reception.
1
Connect an antenna to the ANT(enna) jack. If you do not
use the supplied rod antenna, refer to the instructions with your
other antenna to make a connection.
2
Make sure your vehicle has a 13.2-volt, negative ground
electrical system. Connect one end of the car battery
cord to the DC 13.2V jack on the back of the TV/VCR.
Then connect the other end of the car battery cord to the
cigarette lighter in your vehicle.
Use only the supplied car battery cord. Using another cord could
damage the TV/VCR. Make sure you push the car battery cord’s
plug completely into the cigarette lighter.
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
DC 13.2V
To Cigarette
Lighter
car battery cord
Fuse Replacement
If the TV/VCR does not have power when connected properly in
your vehicle, replace the fuse in the car battery cord.
Use only a 5-amp, 250-volt, fast blow fuse, which is available
at an electronics retailer.
1
To remove the old fuse, unscrew the red cap from the end of the
cord. Place your fingers on the grooved part of the cap and turn
the cap counter-clockwise.
2
When the cap is removed, the red cap and the silver tip will be
loose. The fuse will be loose inside the end of the cord.
3
Remove the old fuse and insert a new fuse.
4
Replace the red cap and the silver tip. The fuse will tighten into
place as you screw on the cap, turning the cap clockwise. (The
end of the fuse will fit into the silver tip, which is in the center of
the red cap when tightened.)
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
ANT
Rod Antenna
(supplied)
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8 Setting TV Channels for the First Time
The TV/VCR can memorize the channels you receive in your
area. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Box, you do
not need to set channels at the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to
the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Box (chan-
nel 03 or 04). Then select the channel to be viewed on the
Cable Box or Satellite Box.
If you do not see these menus when you turn on the
TV/VCR, set TV channels as instructed on page 10 instead.
1Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR.
2Press F.FWD/Bor REW/sto select ENG-
LISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). The selected lan-
guage will appear inside the [ ].
–SET UP –
BLANGUAGE
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
AUTO PRESET
• The TV/VCR distinguishes
between standard TV channels
and cable channels.
• To play or record a video tape
before setting TV channels, press
the MENU button on the remote
control. To set up channels later,
see Resetting TV Channels on
page 10.
• To select cable channels higher
than 99, press the +100 button,
then press the Number buttons
for the last two digits. For exam-
ple, to select channel 125, press
+100, 2, 5. Precede single-digit
channel numbers with a zero
(for example, 01 ... 09).
Helpful Hints
3Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to select AUTO
PRESET. Then press F.FWD/B. The TV/VCR
scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.
When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to
the lowest available channel automatically.
Use the CH(annel) o/pbuttons to select memo-
rized channels. Use the Number buttons to select
non-memorized channels.
–SET UP –
LANGUAGE
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
BAUTO PRESET
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
1
2-3
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Selecting a Menu Language 9
• If the menu is in Spanish but
you prefer English, press MENU,
then press PLAY/
▲ or STOP/ ▼
to select IDIOMA [ESPAÑOL],
then press F.FWD/ B to select
[ENGLISH]. Press MENU to
remove the menu.
Helpful Hint
This function affects only the language of the TV/VCR’s
menu, not the audio of TV programming or video tapes.
1Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to
select LANGUAGE.
–M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
BLANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
2Press F.FWD/Bor REW/sto select ENG-
LISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish). The selected lan-
guage will appear inside the [ ].
3Press MENU to remove the menu.
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
1,3
1-2
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• The TV/VCR cannot control or
change the channels of the
Cable Box or Satellite Box.
Helpful Hint
10 Resetting TV Channels
Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the
channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time,
you may set up channels again by following the steps below.
1Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to
select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
BCHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
2Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to select AUTO
PRESET. Then, press F.FWD/B.
The TV/VCR scans and memorizes all the active
channels in your area.
When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to
the lowest available channel automatically.
Use the CH(annel) o/pbuttons to select memo-
rized channels. Use the Number buttons to select
non-memorized channels.
–CHANNEL SET UP –
ADD / DELETE CH (TV)
BAUTO PRESET
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
1
1,2
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Adding/Deleting Channels 11
The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be
deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add deleted
channels into the memory again.)
1Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to
select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
BCHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
2Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to select
ADD/DELETE CH. Then, press F.FWD/B.
–CHANNEL SET UP –
BADD / DELETE CH (TV)
AUTO PRESET
3Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼until the channel
number you wish to add or delete appears.
You also can use the Number buttons or the
CH(annel) ▲/▼button to enter it.
0 8
ADD / DELETE
4Press F.FWD/Bor REW/sto add or delete
the channel. Deleted channels will appear in light
red. Added channels will appear in light blue. To
delete another channel, repeat steps 3-4.
5Press MENU to remove the menu.
• To confirm that a channel has
been added or deleted, press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼button to see if
you can or cannot select the
channel. Only memorized or
added channels can be selected
with CH(annel) ▲/▼.
Helpful Hint
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
1-4
1,5
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12 Setting the Clock
1Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to
select SETTING CLOCK, then press
F.FWD/B.
–M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
BSETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
2With AUTO CLOCK selected, press
F.FWD/Bor REW/srepeatedly until [ON]
appears beside AUTO CLOCK.
–SETTING CLOCK –
BAUTO CLOCK [ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T. [OFF] • If the TV/VCR is connected
directly to a Cable Box or
Satellite Box, select the local PBS
station on the Cable Box. Set the
TV/VCR to the output channel of
the Cable Box or Satellite Box
(usually channel 3 or 4), to set
the clock automatically.
• The TV/VCR cannot control or
change the channels of the
Cable Box or Satellite Box.
• If you use the mobile connec-
tions described on page seven,
you cannot use the AUTO
CLOCK function.
Helpful Hints
Set the clock accurately for proper timer recording. If a
Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area,
follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual
Clock Setting on pages 14-15.
Auto Clock Setting
You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by
using the PBS channel in your area. Once you have set the
clock, the TV/VCR will automatically monitor the correct
time and date being broadcast by the PBS station.
Before you begin, make sure ...
●The TV/VCR power is on.
●The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct.
●The Cable Box is on (if applicable). (See Helpful Hints.)
●Channels are set. Details are on pages eight and 10.
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13
3Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to select AUTO
CLOCK CH. Then press F.FWD/Bor REW/s
until the channel number of 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 automatically search all available chan-
nels for the local PBS station and will select that
channel.
–SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK [ON]
BAUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T. [OFF]
4Press MENU to remove the menu.
5Press POWER to turn off the TV/VCR.
• If the TV/VCR sets the time
incorrectly, it may have taken
the time from a PBS station in a
different time zone. Enter the
correct local PBS station manual-
ly at step 3 or follow the steps
for Manual Clock Setting on
pages 14-15.
Helpful Hint
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
5
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14 Setting the Clock (cont’d)
• If you unplug the AC power cord
or if the power fails for more
than three seconds, you may
have to reset the clock.
• If there is no PBS station in your
area or on your cable system,
select AUTO CLOCK and press
F.FWD/
B or REW/ s to turn
[OFF] this function. Then you
can set the clock manually.
Helpful Hint
Manual Clock Setting
1Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to
select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
BSETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
2Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to select MANUAL
CLOCK SET. Then, press F.FWD/B.
–SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK [ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]
BMANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T. [OFF]
3Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼until your desired
month appears. (Example: May →05) Then,
press F.FWD/B.
–MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY YEAR
0 5 / –––––––––
HOUR MINUTE
––: ––––
4Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼until your desired
day appears. (Example: 7th →07) Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY YEAR
0 5 / 0 7 –––––––
HOUR MINUTE
––: ––––
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
1-4
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5Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼until your desired
year appears. (Example: 2002) Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY YEAR
0 5 / 0 7 TUE 2 0 0 2
HOUR MINUTE
––: ––––
6Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼until your desired
hour appears. (Example: 05 PM) Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY YEAR
0 5 / 0 7 TUE 2 0 0 2
HOUR MINUTE
0 5 : ––P M
7Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼until your desired
minute appears. (Example: 40)
–MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY YEAR
0 5 / 0 7 TUE 2 0 0 2
HOUR MINUTE
0 5 : 4 0 P M
8Press MENU. Although seconds are not displayed,
they begin counting from 00 when you press MENU
on the remote control. Use this feature to synchro-
nize the clock with the correct time.
5:40 PM
• To adjust the clock later, follow
steps 1-2 on page 14. Then,
press F.FWD/Bor REW/sto
select the item you want to
change. Enter the correct infor-
mation by pressing PLAY/▲or
STOP/▼. Press MENU when you
are finished.
Helpful Hint
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
5-7
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16 Daylight-Savings Time
When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the TV/VCR
clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first
Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday
in October.
To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps
below.
1Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to
select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press
F.FWD/B.
–M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
BSETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
2Press PLAY/▲or STOP/▼to select D.S.T.
Then press F.FWD/Bor REW/suntil [ON]
or [OFF] appears.
–SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK [ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
BD.S.T. [ON]
3Press MENU to remove the menu.
TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
1-2
1,3
• If you use the mobile connec-
tions described on page seven,
you cannot use the D.S.T. func-
tion.
Helpful Hint
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TIME SEARCH
MUTE
RECORD
SPEED RESET
0
8 97
5 64
2 31
PAUSE/STILL
+100
STOP
F.FWD
PLAY
REW
VOL.
DISPLAY
MENU
POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP
CH.
ALT.CH
F.FWD/B(fast forward)
Button
When tape playback is stopped,
press to fast forward the tape at
high speed. During tape playback,
press to fast forward the tape
while the picture stays on the
screen. Details are on page 23.
When setting the clock or a timer
recording, press to confirm infor-
mation and proceed to the next
step. Press to select a menu item.
CH(annel) o/pButton
Press to scan through the
TV/VCR’s available channels.
MENU Button
Press to display the main menu.
PLAY/▲Button
Press to play a tape. Details are on
page 22. Press to select a menu
item. Press to enter digits when
setting a timer recording or the
clock.
SLEEP/WAKE UP Button
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Details are on page 35. Press to
set the Wake Up Timer. Details
are on page 36.
SPEED Button
Press to select the recording tape speed
(SP or SLP). Details are on page 24.
Remote Control Buttons 17
VOL(ume) o/pButton
Press to adjust the sound level.
Pressing VOL(ume) o/p when
the sound is muted will restore
the sound.
POWER Button
Press to turn on or off the
TV/VCR.
REW/{(rewind) Button
When tape playback is stopped,
press to rewind the tape at high
speed. During tape playback, press
to rewind the tape while the pic-
ture stays on the screen. Details are
on page 23. Press to select a menu
item.
RECORD Button
Press once to start a recording.
Details are on page 24.
Number Buttons
Use to select channels for viewing
or recording. Details are on page 8.
TIME SEARCH Button
Press to activate a Time Search.
Details are on page 34.
RESET Button
Press to reset the counter to
0:00:00. Details are on page 33.
DISPLAY Button
Press to display the counter or
the current channel number and
current time on the TV screen.
Details are on page 20.
STOP/▼Button
Press to stop the tape. Press to
select a menu item. Press to
enter digits when setting the
clock or a timer recording.
PAUSE/STILL Button
Press to pause recording. Press
again to resume recording.
Details are on page 24.
During tape playback, press to
freeze the picture (still).
Details are on page 23.
MUTE Button
Press to eliminate the TV/VCR’s
sound. Press again to return to
the previous volume level.
ALT. CH (Alternate
Channel) Button
Press to return to the TV chan-
nel you were viewing previously.
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18 Front Panel
AUDIO VIDEO
REC
POWER REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME CHANNEL
EARPHONE
STOP
EJECT
Screen Cover
The TV/VCR screen is pro-
tected by a removable
screen cover. If you want
to remove the screen
cover, slide in the two tabs
that hold the cover in
place, then pull off the
cover.
Cassette Compartment
Insert a video cassette tape here.
POWER Button
Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off.
Turn off the TV/VCR to activate a timer
recording.
CHANNEL ▲/▼
Buttons
Press to select a TV chan-
nel for viewing or record-
ing. To access the
TV/VCR’s menu, press
CHANNEL ▲while in
line input (AUX) mode.
Press again to remove the
menu.
Press to adjust the track-
ing during tape playback.
Details are on page 37.
STOP/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape. When play-
back is stopped, press to eject the tape.
Press to select an item in the menu.
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Details are on page 22.
REC/OTR (record/one-touch recording)
Button
Press once to start a recording. Details are on
page 24. Press repeatedly to start a One-Touch
Recording (an immediate timed recording, 30
minutes to eight hours long) of the channel you
are watching. Details are on page 25.
REW (rewind) Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind
the tape at high speed. During playback, press to
rewind the tape while the picture stays on the
screen. Press to change a setting of a menu item
(for example, to adjust the BRIGHTNESS) or to
return to a previous menu.
F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button
When tape playback is stopped, press to fast for-
ward the tape at high speed. During playback,
press to fast forward the tape while the picture
stays on the screen. Press to change a setting of
a menu item (for example, to adjust the
BRIGHTNESS) or to advance to the next menu.
REC(ord) Light
This light flashes during a recording. It
lights up when the TV/VCR power is off
for a timer recording. It blinks rapidly
when a recording is paused.
Remote Sensor
Receives a signal from your remote so you
can operate the TV/VCR from a distance.
VOLUME o/p
Buttons
Press to adjust the sound
level.
EARPHONE Jack
Connect earphones
(not supplied) here for
personal listening.
AUDIO In Jack
Connect this jack to the audio out jack of
a camcorder or another VCR. Details are
on page 30.
VIDEO In Jack
Connect this jack to the video out jack of
a camcorder or another VCR. Details are
on page 30.
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Rear Panel 19
ANT
DC 13.2V
AC 120V
ANT(enna) Jack
Connect your antenna or cable here.
Details are on page six.
Antenna Hole
Connect the base stem of the supplied
rod antenna here. Details are on page six.
AC 120V Jack
Connect the AC power cord here.
Details are on page six.
DC 13.2V Jack
Connect the car battery cord here.
Details are on page seven.
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To check the Counter, Clock, and Channel number on the TV screen, press DISPLAY on the remote control.
Each time you press DISPLAY, the TV screen will change as described below.
●Counter mode: After five seconds, only the counter remains. To clear it, press DISPLAY.
●Clock mode: After five seconds, only the clock and channel number remain. To clear them, press DISPLAY.
20 On-Screen Status Displays
COUNT 0:12:34
5:40PM
CH2
<Off mode> <Counter mode> <Clock mode>
Press
DISPLAY
once
Press
DISPLAY
once
Press DISPLAY once
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