UNITED TVC5044 User manual

0EMN02509
T6627SH*****
EN
Printed in Malaysia
TV-Video Combi
TVC5044
Owner’s Manual
PAL
Table of Contents
Safety Information..............................................................................................................................................2
Before Using This Product ................................................................................................................................2
Installation .........................................................................................................................................................5
TV Functions......................................................................................................................................................9
Playback ..........................................................................................................................................................10
Manual Recording............................................................................................................................................11
Timer Recording ..............................................................................................................................................12
Other Functions ...............................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................................................15
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................15
Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................................16
Features
• Automatic Operations
• On Screen Display
• Teletext Reception
• Sleep Timer
• Auto Repeat Playback
• One Touch Recording
• Timer Recording
• Auto Head Cleaner
•NTSCPlayback
Supplied Accessories
•Owner’smanual
• Remote control
• Two R6 batteries
Important Copyright Information
Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television
programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material
may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take
responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other
acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
A Note About Recycling
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be
reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your
local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but
disposed of in accordance with your local regulations
concerning chemical wastes.
Model/Serial Number
This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel.
Please note down the model number and serial number and
retain the information for your records.
Model number:
Serial number:
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 1 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

2EN
Safety Information
WARNING:
• Live parts inside. Do not remove any screws.
• To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose
this unit to rain or moisture.
• Dangerous voltage inside
• As soon as the unit is connected to the power
supply, some components are in constant
operation. To power off the unit completely you
must disconnect it from the mains or power it
off with the main switch.
Precautions
• Use only cassettes with the VHS mark with this unit.
• Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts you
can service inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides or bottom
are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
• Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases
unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat sources.
• Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through the
cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically
live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric
shock.
• Never spill liquid on this unit. If liquid is spilled and
penetrates into the unit, consult qualified service personnel.
• Use this unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.
• Do not place any combustible objects on the device
(candles, etc.).
Dew Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is
moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating up a
cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use
the unit for at least 2 hours until it is dry inside.
Before Using This Product
Video Cassette Tape
This unit will operate with any cassette that bears the VHS
mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality
tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking
off the erase-prevention tab on the back edge of the cassette. If
you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with
plastic tape.
Two Different Tape Speeds
Before recording, select the tape speed : SP mode (Standard
Play) or LP mode (Long Play). The table below shows the
maximum recording/playback time using E-60, E-120, E-180
or E-240 tapes in each mode.
TV Colour System
Different countries use different television colour systems.
Tapes recorded in the PAL or NTSC system can be played
back on this unit. Usually, the picture on the TV screen will
be in black and white when you play back a tape that is
recorded in a different colour system.
Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back on
this unit. This feature is only available in the SP and SLP
mode. When playing back such tapes, the picture may roll up
or down, shrink vertically and black bars may appear both at
the top and bottom of the screen. If this occurs, you can adjust
the tracking control manually by pressing PROG +/- until the
streaks disappear.
Tape Type Recording/Playback Time
Tape Speed SP Mode LP Mode
E-60 1 hour 2 hours
E-120 2 hours 4 hours
E-180 3 hours 6 hours
E-240 4 hours 8 hours
Ta b
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 2 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

3EN
Controls and Connections
All the buttons mentioned in this manual without specific notice are ones on the remote control.
Front Panel
1. main power switch
2. VIDEO input socket
3. AUDIO input socket
4. STANDBY-ON/ybutton
5. VOL +/– buttons
6. PROG +/– buttons
7. Cassette compartment
8. STANDBY indicator
9. CA (STOP/EJECT) button
10. h(Rewind) button
11. B(PLAY) button
12. D(Fast Forward) button
13. I(RECORD) button
14. RECORD indicator
15. HEADPHONE jack
Rear Panel
1. EXT1/AV1 scart socket
2. Power cord
3. AERIAL socket
Caution: If you power off by pressing the main power switch, TIMER recordings are IMPOSSIBLE!
- VOL + STANDBY-ON
y
- PROG + C A E B D I
VIDEO AUDIO
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1
EXT 1/AV1
BORD MARKINGS
CAUTION
FUSES RATINGS DEPEND
ON FIELD RATE SEE P.C.
POZOR
V PRISTROJI JE VYSOKE NAPETI
PRED ODEJMUTIM KRYTU NUTNO
VY JMOUT VIDLICI SITOVEHO
PRIVODU ZE ZASUVKY
VIGYAZAT!
VIGYAZAT,NAGYFESZULTSEG!
A KESZULEK BURKOLATANAK
ELTAVOLITASA ELETVESZELYES!
13
2
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 3 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

4EN
Remote Control
*This button does not function on this unit.
1. STANDBY-ON/ybutton
2. number buttons
3. SLEEP button
4. RECORD button
5. PAUSE button
6. h/sbutton
7. STOP C/pbutton
8. D/Bbutton
9. PLAY B/Kbutton
10. CLEAR button
11. MENU button
12. VOL + / – button
13. PROG + / – button
14. STATUS button
15. MUTE button
16. Red button / Green button / Yellow button / Blue
button
TEXT button
REVEAL button
EXPAND button
SUBCODE button
HOLD button
INDEX button
To insert the batteries:
Install two R6 batteries matching the polarity indicated inside
the battery compartment.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline
batteries with manganese batteries.)
7
1
4
8
2
5
9
0
3
6
PAUSE
PLAY
STOP
RECORD
SLEEP SYSTEM VOL
MENU
PROG
STATUSMUTE
STANDBY-ON
TEXT REVEAL EXPAND SUBCODE
HOLD INDEX
CLEAR
8
9
10
11
*
12
13
14
15
6
7
16
4
5
3
2
1
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 4 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

5EN
Installation
Connecting the TV-Video Combi
Connecting the Cable
1) Insert the VHF/UHF TV aerial coaxial cable plug into the
AERIAL socket at the back of the unit.
2) Plug this unit into an AC outlet.
3) If the little red STANDBY indicator on the front panel
does not light on, power on the unit with the main power
switch. The main power switch is located on the left side
panel.
Connecting Additional Devices
You can connect an additional device such as decoder, satellite
receiver, camcorder, etc. to the EXT1/AV1 scart socket.
The scart socket to be connected is usually marked 'AV' or
'TV' on the decoder or satellite receiver.
You can also use the front AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets.
Note:
• To receive the signals from an external source , select an
input mode ‘AV1’ or ‘AV2’ on this unit by pressing
PROG +/-or the number buttons.
• If you are using the EXT1/AV1 scart socket, select ‘AV1’. If
you are using the front AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets,
select ‘AV2’ .
EXT1/AV1
VHF/UHF
MIXER
UHF VHF
EXT1/AV1
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 5 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

6EN
Important Notes for Operation
Get Ready
Press the main power switch to power on the unit. Then the
little red STANDBY indicator on the front panel comes
on.(Stand-by mode)
Turn on the unit with STANDBY-ON/ywhen the unit is in
Stand-by mode.
•IfyoupressPLAY B/K, STOP C/p, PROG +/-, D/B,
E/{or the number buttons while the unit is in Stand-by
mode, the power will be automatically turned on.
•Thenumber buttons will be inactive for about 5 seconds
just after having turned the unit off.
Power failure/no power
Channel information remains saved for up to 10 years, the
time and timer information is saved for up to 1 minute.
Navigation in the screen menu
You can check/change many functions and settings of your
unit via on-screen menu. The individual functions are
selected, via the remote control as follows:
To call up the menu, press MENU.
To select, press PLAY B/KSTOP C/p.
To enter or change your selection, press the number buttons
or with PLAY B/KSTOP C/p.
To save or confirm, press D/B.
To cancel, press CLEAR.
To end, press MENU.
Initial Settings
Selecting the Language
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “LANGUAGE”,
then press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to select your
desired language.
5) Press MENU to exit.
Channel Setting (Automatic Channel Preset)
You can programme the tuner to scan all the channels that you
can receive in your area.
• Execution of the “Automatic” channel presetting cancels all
the preset channels. DO NOT use this feature if you intend
to use some of the pre-tuned channels. Use the “Manual”
channel presetting function to tune in the additional
channels you require.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select
“CH TUNING”, then press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “AUTO”, then
press D/B.
Note: After you have connected additional devices (satellite
receiver, etc.) through the aerial cable, power them on.
The automatic channel search will recognize them and
save them.
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
[ ]
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CH TUNING
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVE
AUTO
START FINISH
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 6 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

7EN
Setting the Clock
This unit incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set
for the Timer Recording function to operate correctly.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “CLOCK”, then
press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “YEAR”, then
press D/Bor h/{to select relevant year.
5) Select the month, day, hour and minute in the same way.
6) Press MENU to exit.
Note:
• Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting
from 00 when you exit by pressing MENU. Use this feature
to synchronize the clock with the correct time.
• If the unit is unplugged or if there is a power failure for
more than 1minute, you may have to reset the clock.
Decoder Allocation
Some TV channels transmit encoded TV signals which can
only be viewed with a purchased or hired decoder. You can
connect such a decoder to this unit. The following function
will automatically activate the connected decoder for the
desired TV channel.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press PROG +/- or the number buttons to select the TV
channel which you would like to allocate the decoder to.
2) Press MENU.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “CH TUNING”,
then press D/B.
5) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “MANUAL”,
then press D/B.
6) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “DECODER”.
7) Press D/Bto select “ON” (Decoder switched on).
•To switch off the decoder, press D/Bto select “OFF”.
8) Press MENU to exit.
•The decoder has now been allocated to this TV channel.
Manual Channel Preset
In some cases it can occur that some TV channels are not
found and saved during the first installation. In this case, the
missing TV channels must be searched for and stored
manually.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “CH TUNING”,
then press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “MANUAL”,
then press D/B.
5) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “POSITION”,
then press D/B.
6) Press the number buttons, PLAY B/K, or STOP C/pto
select your desired position number, then press D/B.
•You can select position number 01-99.
•If [ON] appears on the right side of “SKIP”, press
PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto point to “SKIP”. Then,
press D/Bto select [OFF].
•If you want to remove scrambled signals, press
PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to point to
“DECODER”. Then, press D/Bto select [ON].
7) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “CHANNEL”,
then press D/B.
Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/p. The unit tuner will begin
to search up or down automatically. When a channel is
found, the unit will stop searching and the picture will
appear on the TV Screen.
•You can select desired channel number by using
the number buttons. You must refer to the following
Channel Plan table and press three digits to select the
channel number.
(To select channel 24, press “0” button first and then
press “2” and “4”.)
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
YEAR 2 0 0 4
MONTH _ _
DAY _ _ _ _
HOUR _ _
MINUTE _ _
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 7 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

8EN
•If this is the channel you want, press D/B.
This unit can receive Hyper and Oscar frequency bands.
8) Press MENU to exit.
Note: To confirm that a channel has been added, press
PROG +/-.
To Skip a Preset Channel
The channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch can
be set to be skipped when you access channels by pressing
PROG +/-.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “CH TUNING”,
then press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “MANUAL”,
then press D/B.
5) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “POSITION”,
then press D/B.
6) Press the number buttons, PLAY B/K, or STOP C/pto
select relevant position number, then press D/B.
7) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “SKIP”, then
press D/Bto select [ON].
•To memorize the channel again, press D/B. “ON” will
change to “OFF”.
8) Press MENU to exit.
Note: To confirm that a channel has been deleted, press
PROG +/-.
Channel Reprogramming
You can replace two channels.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “INITIAL”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “CH TUNING”,
then press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to select
“MOVE”, then press D/B.
5) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to select the
position number you want to change the channel, then
press D/B.
•You cannot select a position number where “- - -”
appears next to the number. This is because SKIP is set
to [ON] for this position number.
6) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly until the
channel move to another position number, then press
D/B.
7) Press MENU to exit.
Channel Plan
CH Indication TV Channel
02 – 12 E2 – E12
13 – 20 A – H (only ITALY)
21 – 69 E21 – E69
74 – 78 X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
80 – 99,100 S1 – S20,GAP
121 – 141 S21 – S41
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CH TUNING
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVE
MANUAL
POSITION
CHANNEL
DECODER
SKIP
P88
002
[OFF]
[OFF]
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
MANUAL
POSITION
CHANNEL
DECODER
SKIP
P08
008
[OFF]
[ON]
CH TUNING
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVE
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
INITIAL
CH TUNING
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CH TUNING
AUTO
MANUAL
MOVE
MOVE
P01:
P02:
P03:
P04:
P05:
02
03
04
05
06
P06:
P07:
P08:
P09:
P10:
07
08
09
10
11
Position
Number Channel
Number
[ ]
MOVE
P01:
P02:
P03:
P04:
P05:
02
03
11
05
06
P06:
P07:
P08:
P09:
P10:
07
08
09
10
04
[ ]
MENU
TIMER
PICTURE
SET UP
INITIAL
MOVE
P01:
P02:
P03:
P04:
P05:
02
03
11
05
06
P06:
P07:
P08:
P09:
P10:
07
08
09
10
04
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 8 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

9EN
TV Functions
To Select a Desired Channel
You can select a desired channel by using PROG +/-, or directly
pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
• Enter a channel numbers as a two-digit number for the
quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0
and 6. If you only press 6, channel 6 will be selected after a
brief delay.
You can only select channels 1–99.
Selection of the EXT1/AV1 Scart Socket
To select the EXT1/AV1 scart socket, enter 0,0,1, with the
number buttons on the remote control. “AV1” appears on the
screen.
Using the Satellite Receiver
You can receive channels from the satellite receiver via the
EXT1/AV1 scart socket.
To do this, select the channel number “AV1” by pressing
0,0,1, with the number buttons on the remote control. You
will have to select the channel you want to receive on the sat-
ellite receiver itself.
Selection of the Front AUDIO/VIDEO Input
Sockets
To select the front AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets, enter
0,0,2, with the number buttons on the remote control. “AV2”
appears on the screen.
Volume Control
You can adjust the volume using VOL +/- on the remote
control.
Note: • If you want to change the volume on the machine,
press VOL +/- on the unit.
•If you want to mute the sound temporarily (e.g.:
during a telephone call), press MUTE on the remote
control. When you press MUTE again, the sound will
return at its original volume level.
Picture Settings
The picture can be adjusted according to your personal
preferences. These settings are automatically stored after
exiting the main menu.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “PICTURE”,
then press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select an item, and
then modify with h/sor D/B.
4) Press MENU to exit.
“TINT” appears only when receiving NTSC signals from an
additional device connected by either EXT1/AV1 scart socket
or front AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets.
Teletext Reception
Many TV channels transmit Teletext information along with
their TV channels. With this unit, you can retrieve and display
it on the screen using the built-in Teletext decoder.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press TEXT to switch the Teletext decoder on. Your unit
now shows Teletext for the TV channel you have
selected. Press TEXT again to show Teletext in
transparent mode.
2) If you want to select another page, type in the number of
the page with the number buttons.
Note: • To enlarge fonts, press EXPAND.
•To select Teletext subpages, press SUBCODE.
•To directly select the page numbers shown at the
bottom of the TV screen, use a colour button.
•To call up the hidden information, press REVEAL.
•To stop turning pages, press HOLD.
•To go back to the start page, press INDEX.
3) Press TEXT to switch the Teletext decoder off.
Sleep Timer
This unit can be turned off automatically after a
predetermined period.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
1) Press SLEEP.
2) Press SLEEP repeatedly to extend the duration by 30-
minute increment.
The screen will show the remaining time, e.g.: “+0:30”.
• The machine now counts backwards until the power is
down.
Note: • The maximum to be set is 2 hours.
•To set this function off, press SLEEP on the remote
control several times until “--:--” appears on the
screen.
•To check the remaining time, press SLEEP on the
remote control.
•If a recording is in process, this function will be
cancelled.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOUR
SHARPNESS
TINT
_+
_+
_+
_+
_+
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 9 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

10 EN
Playback
Basic Playback
Your unit can record on and play standard VHS cassettes.
1) Put a cassette into the cassette slot. The cassette is
inserted automatically.
The unit will turn on automatically. If the
erase-prevention tab has been removed, the unit will start
playback automatically.
2) Press PLAY B/Kto begin playback.
<If a tape is already in the unit...>
•Just press PLAY B/Kor B(PLAY) on the unit. Power
will automatically turn on and playback will start.
3) To stop playback, press STOP C/por C/A
(STOP/EJECT)on the unit.
4) To eject the cassette, press C/A(STOP/EJECT)on the
unit when the unit stops the playback.
Tracking Adjustment
• Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically
(Digital Tracking function) when you start playback.
• When playing pre-recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units
other than your own, noise lines (black and white streaks)
may appear on the playback picture. If this occurs, you can
adjust the tracking control manually by pressing
PROG +/- until the streaks disappear. To return to the DTR
function, stop the tape once and start playback again.
Speed Search
1) Press D/Bor h/sduring playback to view a
videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse
direction. In this mode, the sound will be muted.
2) Press the button again, the unit will now search in super
high speed. (This function will not operate for a cassette
recorded in SP mode in the NTSC standard.)
3) Press PLAY B/Kto return to normal playback.
Still Picture
1) Press PAUSE during playback to view a still picture on the
TV screen.
2) Press PLAY B/Kto return to normal playback.
•IfyoupressPAUSE to freeze the picture, usually there will
be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal, however,
each time you press PAUSE the lines will change position.
• When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the
picture by pressing PROG +/- on the unit in the Still mode.
• After the unit has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will
stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
<Note for “Speed Search” and “Still Picture”>
• Usually there will be video “noise” lines (black and white
streaks or dots) on the screen. This is normal.
The still picture will, in addition to containing the “noise”
lines, be black and white.
This is not a fault of the machine but merely a by-product
of the technology involved in producing a unit with
LP mode.
Fast Forward and Rewind
1) Press STOP C/p to stop the tape.
2) Press h/sor D/B.
3) Press STOP C/pto stop the tape.
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 10 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

11 EN
Manual Recording
Recording
1) Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place.
(If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point
at which you want to begin recording.)
2) Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to select the
channel to be recorded.
3) Press RECORD to begin recording.
•The RECORD indicator on the front panel comes on.
4) Press STOP C/pto stop recording.
Skipping Unwanted Programme Material During
Recording
1) Press PAUSE when you want to temporarily halt
recording.
•The RECORD indicator on the front panel flashes fast
in the Pause mode.
•After 5 minutes, the unit will automatically switch to the
Stop mode to prevent tape damage.
2) Press PAUSE or RECORD to resume recording.
OTR (One Touch Recording)
This function enables you to set the duration of a recording
simply by pressing RECORD.
1) Follow steps 1) to 2) in “Recording” section.
2) Press RECORD repeatedly until the desired recording
length appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen.
Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
• To check time remaining during an OTR
Press STATUS.
• To change the recording length during an OTR
Press RECORD repeatedly until the desired length appears.
• To stop an OTR before recording is finished
Press STOP C/p.
• To cancel the OTR but continue recording
Press RECORD repeatedly until “I” appears without the
recording length.
Assemble Function
When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already
has a recording on it, a short blank (flicker) can appear
between the old and the new recording or the picture itself can
flicker. To help reduce these from occurring, proceed as
follows:
1) Insert a pre-recorded tape. Press PLAY B/Kto start
playback.
2) Press PAUSE at the desired point on the tape.
3) Press RECORD. The unit will be in the Recording Pause
mode.
•The RECORD indicator on the front panel flashes fast.
4) Press PROG +/- to select the channel to be recorded.
5) Press RECORD or PAUSE. The recording will begin.
•The RECORD indicator on the front panel comes on.
6) Press STOP C/pto stop a recording.
Selecting the Recording Speed (SP or LP)
LP allows to double the recording duration on tape (for
example 6 hours instead of 3 hours on a E180 cassette).
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “SET UP” .
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “RECORD
SPEED” .
4) Press D/B to select the required recording speed.
5) Press MENU to exit.
II(0:30) I(1:00)... I(7:30) I(8:00)
(Normal (OTR:
recording) 30 minutes)
SET UP
AUTO REPEAT [OFF]
RECORD SPEED [SP]
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 11 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

12 EN
Timer Recording
Timer Recording
You may program the unit to start and end a recording while
you are away. You can set 8 programmes to record on specific
days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place.
(If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at
which you want to begin recording.)
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “TIMER”, then
press D/B.
Note: If you have not set the clock yet, “CLOCK” setting
menu appears. If so, follow the steps outlined in the
“Setting the Clock” section. Then, set the timer.
•WhenyoupressD/Bafter pressing PLAY B/Kor
STOP C/pduring steps 3) to 7), the input mode will move
to the next step.
•Press
h/sto go back one step from the current setting
during steps 4) to 7). If CLEAR is pressed, the entire
programme contents will be erased.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to select a
programme row. Then, press D/B.
4) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly until the
relevant channel number appears.
5) For once-only recording : Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/p
repeatedly until the relevant date appears.
For daily recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel from Monday through
Friday. Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to select
“MO-FR”.
For weekly recording : To record a TV programme at the
same time on the same channel every week. Press
PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly to select “W-MO”
(Example: every monday).
6) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly until the
relevant start hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit.
7) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/prepeatedly until the
relevant end hour appears. Next, enter the minute digit.
8) Press D/B. Programme is now completed.
•To set another timer programme, repeat steps 3) to 8).
9) Press MENU to exit.
10)Press STANDBY-ON/yto activate the timer.
•The RECORD indicator on the front panel flashes slow.
•If STANDBY-ON/yis not pressed, the Timer Recording
cannot be performed and the RECORD indicator
flashes fast 2 minutes before the TIMER Recording
starts. Press STANDBY-ON/yto activate the timer.
To Stop a Timer Recording Which Has Already
Started
Press C/A(STOP/EJECT)on the unit.
Note: STOP C/pon the remote control will not function in
the Timer Recording mode.
To Correct Timer Programmes
If you want to correct an automatic timer after you finished
setting programme,
1) Repeat steps 1) to 3) in the “Timer Recording” section.
2) Select the setting you want to change using D/Bor
h/s.
3) Enter the correct numbers using PLAY B/Kor
STOP C/p.
4) Press MENU to exit.
5) Press STANDBY-ON/yto return to timer standby mode.
To Cancel or Check the Start/End Time
1) Repeat steps 1) to 2) in the “Timer Recording”.
2) TIMER list appears on the TV screen and you can check
programmes on the list.
Press PLAY B/o or STOP C/Lto select a programme and
press CLEAR to cancel that.
3) Press MENU to exit.
Hint for Timer Recording
• If there is a power failure or if the unit is unplugged for
more than 1 minute, the clock setting and all timer settings
will be lost.
• If the tape runs out before the end time, the unit will
switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the
unit will be turned off. The RECORD indicator will flash
fast.
• If a tape is not in the unit, timer recording cannot be
performed and the RECORD indicator flashes fast. If an
erase-prevention tab of the tape is missing, the tape will be
ejected and the RECORD indicator will flash fast. Please
insert a recordable tape.
• The unit will only perform a timer recording after it has
been placed into timer standby mode.
-- --/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
--
--/-- -- --:-- --:--
P DATE BEGIN END
TIMER
MENU
TIMER
SET UP
PICTURE
INITIAL
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 12 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

13 EN
Other Functions
Auto Repeat Playback
This function can be used to play a cassette over and over
again. When the end of the cassette is reached, it will rewind
and start from the beginning again.
• Use the remote control for this procedure.
• Insert a pre-recorded tape.
1) Press MENU.
2) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “SET UP”, then
press D/B.
3) Press PLAY B/Kor STOP C/pto select “AUTO
REPEAT”.
4) Press D/Bso that “ON” appears next to “AUTO
REPEAT” on the TV screen.
When in Stop mode, Auto Repeat mode will start
automatically.
If the on-screen menu still remains, press MENU to exit,
then press PLAY B/K.
Your unit will automatically rewind and start playing the tape
from the begining when it recognizes a non-recorded part
longer 10 seconds.
To Stop Playback
Press STOP C/p.
To Exit the Auto Repeat Mode
Repeat steps 1) to 3). Then, press D/B.
“OFF” will appear next to “AUTO REPEAT” on the TV
screen. Press MENU to exit.
Automatic Operations
Automatic Rewind, Eject
When the end of a tape is reached during playback or fast-
forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning.
After that, the unit will eject the tape.
• The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or
One Touch Recording.
Real Time Tape Counter
• This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in
hours, minutes, and seconds. (Nothing is shown in the case
of blank portion.)
•Press
STATUS repeatedly. The “-” indication will appear
when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter
position “0:00:00”.
Copying a Video Tape
You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or relatives
for your own enjoyment.
WARNING:
• Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video
tapes may be an infringement of copyright
laws.
Connect this unit to the playback unit through the EXT1/
AV1 scart socket or front AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets.
1) Insert a pre-recorded videocassette into the playback unit.
2) Insert a blank videocassette or one you want to record over
into the cassette compartment of this unit.
3) Select an input mode ‘AV1’ or ‘AV2’ on this unit by
pressing PROG +/-.
• If you are using the EXT1/AV1 scart socket, select
‘AV1’. If you are using the front AUDIO/VIDEO
input sockets, select ‘AV2’ .
4) Press I(RECORD)on this unit.
5) Begin playback on the playback unit.
6) To s t o p r e c o rd i n g , p r e s s C/A(STOP/EJECT)on this unit
first, and then stop playback on the playback unit.
Note: • For best results during dubbing, use the front panel
controls. Using a remote control may affect the
playback unit’s operation.
•If picture or colour fades in or out, you may have
copied a copy-guarded videocassette.
MENU
TIMER
SET UP
PICTURE
INITIAL
MENU
TIMER
SET UP
PICTURE
INITIAL
SET UP
AUTO REPEAT [ON]
RECORD SPEED [SP]
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 13 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

14 EN
Maintenance
Cabinet Cleaning
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit
with a soft cloth that has been immersed in lukewarm water
and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide
liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and
discolouration to the exposed surfaces.
Auto Head Cleaning
• This feature automatically cleans the heads as you insert or
remove a cassette to ensure a clear picture.
• The playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
even if the TV programme received is clear. This does not
mean that the recorded programme has been erased. This
problem is caused by dirt accumulated on the head after
long periods of use, or usage of rental or old tapes. In this
case, head cleaning requires highly technical expertise and
the nearest dealer should therefore be consulted. Clean
heads only when problems occur.
Service
Should your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the
problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Turn the unit off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to
a Service Centre for servicing.
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 14 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

15 EN
Troubleshooting Guide
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your unit, locate the SYMPTOM
in the left column below. Check the corresponding cell CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Spent batteries do not belong in the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for spent
batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.
Specifications
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Your unit does not respond to any button
being pressed.
• There is no power supply: check the power supply.
• There is a technical problem: disconnect from the mains power supply
for 5 minutes then power-up again. (After disconnection, time and
timer settings will be cleared.)
A cassette is jammed in the unit. • Do not use force. Disconnect the set from the mains and reconnect it
again after a few seconds.
Remote control does not work. • Remote control is not pointed at the unit.
• Take out the batteries, wait for 10 seconds and place them back in the
remote control.
• Batteries have run out. Change the batteries.
No picture when you play a cassette. • There is no recording on the cassette.
Poor picture quality when you play a
cassette.
• The cassette is badly worn-out or of poor quality. Use a new cassette.
• Tracking is not properly adjusted. Turn to section “Tracking
Adjustment”.
• Magnetism from nearby appliances and geo-magnetism might affect
the colour of the TV picture. Move the unit away from such sources.
The unit will readjust itself automatically. If you want to initiate an
immediate readjustment, unplug the unit from the mains and plug it in
again approximately 30 minutes later.
No recording possible. • The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you have selected
the wrong programme number: check TV channels stored.
• A cassette was inserted that does not have the erase-prevention tab
(cannot be used to record): Insert a cassette with the erase-prevention
tab or change cassette. For more information, please see the section
“Video Cassette Tape” in chapter “Before Using This Product” and
“Hint for Timer Recording” in chapter “Timer Recording”.
TVC5044
Voltage 220-240V/50Hz
Power consumption
(Standby) less than 5W
Rewind time less than 260 seconds (cassette E-180)
Number of video heads 2
Recording/playback time 3 hours (SP) (cassette E-180)
6 hours (LP) (cassette E-180)
Weight without packing
in kg 11.1
Dimensions in cm
(HxWxD) 40.1x37.9x38.0
Power consumption 52W
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 15 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM

16 EN
Declaration of Conformity
CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC
EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC
Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC
We: Funai Electric Trading (Europe) GmbH
Bluecherstrasse 11
22767 Hamburg/Germany
declare that the TV-Video Combi
TVC5044
are in compliance with following norms:
EN 55013: 2001
EN 55020: 2002
EN 61000-3-2: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
EN 60065: 1998
© 2003-2004 Funai Electric Trading (Europe) GmbH. All rights reserved.
Printed on unchlorinated paper.
T6627SH(EN).fm Page 16 Thursday, January 22, 2004 1:27 PM