TruTech DW13CTT User manual

TV/VCR COMBINATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DW13CTT

CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK,
DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK)
NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri-
angle, 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 electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and ser-
vicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
THE EQUIPMENT.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S
ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES
FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE
CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF
THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
CAUTION
TheACpowercordprovidedwiththisproductispolarized(onebladewiderthantheother).
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert the
AC plug into a standard 120V~, 60Hz polarized outlet.
NOTE
Neverconnecttheplugtoanelectricalsourceotherthanoneproviding120V~, 60Hzpower.Use
onlytheattachedpowercord.IfthepolarizedACcorddoesnotfitintoanon-polarizedoutlet,donot
cutorfiletheblade.Youareresponsibleforhavingtheobsoleteoutletreplacedwithapolarizedoutlet.
Ifyoufeelastaticdischargewhentouchingtheunit,andtheunitdoesnotfunction,simplyunplug
theunitfromtheoutlet.Whenyouplugtheunitbackin,itshouldworknormally.
Donotinstallpowercordsnearanyheatingelementorcookingappliances.

Precautions
LOCATION
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the
following in mind when selecting a place for its installation :
•
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
• Avoid dusty or humid places.
• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipatio. do
not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit.
do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation
holes.
• Install the unit in a horizontal position.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.
• Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move the unit from a cold place to a hot place or vice versa (see
the warning below).
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an ac wall
outlet. grasp it by plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord
immediately and take the unit to an authorized trutech service center
for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette holder.
• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.
WARNING
Mosture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a
cold place to a warm place, after heating in a cold room, or under condi-
tions of high humidity. if a tape is played in a TV/VCR that has moisture, it
may damage the tape and TV/VCR. when condensation occurs inside
the unit, turn the power on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. changes or
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unau-
thorized change or modification is made.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming,
video tape, film, or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copy-
right laws. we assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication,
use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION
EQUIPMENT AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER.
1Read all of these instructions.
2 Save these instructions for later use.
3Unplug this television equipment
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
4
Do not use attachments not recom-
mended by the television equipment
manufacturer as they may result in
the risk of fire, electric shock or
other personal injury.
5 Do not use this television equipment
near water, for example, near a bath-
tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, or the like.
6 Do not place this television equipment
on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The television equipment may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the
equipment. Use only with a cart or
stand recommended by the manufac-
turer, or sold with the television
equipment. Wall or shelf mounting
should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mount-
ing kit approved by the manufacturer.
6A 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.
7
Slots and openings in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the television equip-
ment; and to protect it from over-
heating, these opening, must not be
blocked or covered. The opening
should never be blocked by placing
the television equipment on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
(This equipment should never be
placed near or over a radiator or
heat register.) This television equip-
ment should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase
unless proper ventilation is provided.
8This television equipment 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 supplied to your
home, consult your television deal-
er or local power company.
9
This television equipment 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 pur-
pose of the polarized plug.
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the
power cord. Do not locate this tele-
vision equipment where the cord will
be abused by persons walking on it.
11 Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the television equipment.
12 For added protection for this televi-
sion equipment 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 dam-
age to the equipment due to light-
ning and power-line surges.

13 An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicini-
ty of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power cir-
cuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna sys-
tem, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
14 Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can
result in fire or electric shock.
15 Never push objects of any kind
into this television equipment
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
television equipment.
16
Do not attempt to service this
television equipment yourself as
opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.
17 Unplug this television equipment
from the wall outlet and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service person-
nel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged or frayed.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or
objects have fallen into the
television equipment.
(c) If the television equipment has
been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the television equipment
does not operate normally by
following the operating instruc-
tions. Adjust only those con-
trols 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 TV receiver to
its normal operation.
(e) If the television equipment has
been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
(f) When the television equipment
exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a
need for service.
18 When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufac-
turer that have the same charac-
teristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
19 Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this television equip-
ment, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to
determine that the television is in
a safe operating condition.
20 If an outside antenna or cable sys-
tem is connected to the television
receiver, be sure the antenna or
cable system is grounded so as
to provided some protection
against voltage surges and
built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
N0.70-1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connec-
tion to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding
electrode.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface : Your New TV/VCR 2
Features 2
Unpacking Your TV/VCR 3
Chapter 1 : Overview of Your Equipment 4
Your TV/VCR’s Front Panel 4
Your TV/VCR’s Back Panel 5
Your Remote Controller 6
Chapter 2 : Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV/VCR 9
Connecting an Antenna 9
Connecting a Cable System 11
Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment 12
Safety Notes 12
Chapter 3 : Operating Your TV 13
Turning Your TV/VCR On 13
Programming Your TV/VCR’s Channel Memory 13
Changing channels 14
Changing the Volume 14
Changing the TV/VCR’s Channel Memory 15
Displaying the TV/VCR’s Status during TV operation 15
Adjusting Video Settings 16
Chapter 4 : Operating Your VCR 18
Video Cassette Tapes 18
Playing a Tape 19
Basic Recording 20
One Touch Recording (OTR) 21
Displaying the TV/VCR’s Status during VCR Operation 22
Using the Counter (Zero Stop) 23
Chapter 5 : Using Timer Functions 24
Setting the Clock Automatically 24
Setting the Clock Manually 25
Setting the On Time 26
Setting the Off Time 27
Canceling the On Time or Off Time 27
Setting the Sleep Timer 28
Chapter 6 : Additional TV Features 29
Changing the Language of the On-Screen Menus 29
Captioning 29
CC on Mute 30
Power Restore 30
Parental Control Settings 31
Description of Parental Control Settings 32
Mini Glossary 33
Chapter 7 : Additional VCR Features 34
Programming to Record at a Later Time 34
Setting the Program Recording 35
Canceling the Program Record Settings 37
Displaying the Tape Counter 38
Auto Repeat PlayBack 39
Rental Play 39
Index Search (VISS) 40
Duplicating a Video Tape 41
Chapter 8 : Troubleshooting 42
Mainternance and specifications 43
Warranty 44
CONTENTS

2Preface : Your New TV/VCR
PREFACE
Your New TV/VCR
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Trutech TV/VCR. We hope you
find that your new TV/VCR provides you with years of reliable performance.
Your new TV/VCR is designed and engineered to provide you with the
latest in features for your convenience. Listed below are just a few of
the many features of your equipment.
Features
• Auto Power On
This feature automatically turns the TV/VCR on when you insert a cassette.
• On-screen Programming
You can use simple on-screen menus to perform all of the major oper-
ating features of your TV/VCR, including programming to record.
• Tri-lingual Menus
You can choose to display the on-screen menus in English, French or
Spanish.
• Auto Clock Setting
Your TV/VCR can automatically set its internal clock based on a signal
from local PBS stations.
• Infrared Remote Control
The remote control included with your TV/VCR allows you to complete
almost all operations from the comfort of your easy chair.
• 181 Channel Capability
Your TV/VCR has a advanced tuner that can receive up to 181 channels.
• Closed Caption Decoder
Your TV/VCR can decode the hidden text and captions that are
broadcast with many shows and are included on many videotapes.
• Record/Playback Speeds
Your TV/VCR can recording to two speeds(SP, EP), playback to three
speeds (SP, LP, EP). SP(Standard Play), LP(Long Play), EP (Extend Play)
• Automatic Playback Speed Selection
Your TV/VCR will automatically play a pre-recorded tape at the cor-
rect speed.
• Still Frame Capability
Your TV/VCR can display a single frame from a video tape.
• Rental Play Mode
This special setting improves the playback quality of worn tapes, espe-
cially rental tapes.
• Repeat Playback
You can set your TV/VCR to automatically repeat an entire video
tape, or to repeat the recorded part of a videotape.

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• Video Index Search System (VISS)
This feature allows you to find index marks on your tape quickly. Your
TV/VCR places index marks at the beginning of each new recording.
• One Touch Recording (OTR)
You can quickly begin recording and set the length of time to record
using just one button.
• 6 Event / 1 Month Timer Recording
You can program up to six different recording sessions up to a month
in advance.
• Daily / Weekly Recording
You can easily set your VCR to record every day at the same time, or
to record every week at the same time.
• Sleep Timer
You can set your TV/VCR to turn off after a certain amount of time
passes, from 15 minutes to 120 minutes.
• On Timer
You can set your TV/VCR to turn on at a certain time.
• Parental Control
Parental control are on the 31 page.

4Chapter 1 : Overview of Your Equipment
CHAPTER 1
Overview of Your Equipment
Your TV/VCR’s comes with a remote control. The section below summa-
rizes the buttons, controls, and terminals that will use with your TV/VCR’s.
Your TV/VCR's Front Panel
Below you will find short description of the buttons and indicators on the
front panel. These are use following functions.
VIDEO AUDIO REC
1 2 3 4 6
5
78910 11 12 13
12 13
14
POWER
STAND-BY REC
EARPHONE REW PLAY FF VOL CH
STOP/
EJECT
1 VIDEO in jack
Use this jack to receive a video signal from another A/V component.
2 AUDIO in jack
Use this jack to receive a audio signal from another A/V component.
3 EAR PHONE jack
Use this jack to the earphone (not supplied). The sound from the
speaker is turned off.
4 Remote control receiver
This receiver receives a signal from your remote control. Do not
block it.
5 STAND-BY(red) indicator
This indicator light up when the power is off.
6 REC (red/green) indicator
This indicator light up red when recording and light up green when
timer program operating.
7 REC button
Press this button to begin recording. Press repeatedly to set a
recoding time using One-Touch Recording (OTR).
8 REW button
Press this button to rewind the tape.
9 PLAY button
Press this button to begin normal palyback of the tape
10 FF button (Fast Forward)
Press this button to fast forward the tape.

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11STOP/EJECT button
Press this button when the tape is moving to stop the tape. Press
this button when the tape is stopped to eject it.
12▲VOL▼button (volume)
Press this button to change your TV/VCR’s volume.
13▲CH▼button (channel)
Press this button to change channels on your TV/VCR. You will also
use these button to adjust the tracking.
14POWER button
Press this button to turn your TV/VCR on or off.
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Your TV/VCR’s Back Panel
1 Antenna terminal
Use this terminal to attach an
antenna or cable system to your
TV/VCR.