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JVC TV 13140 User's Manual

1. 39 N N USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER USING ZERO RETURN The zero reture function provides a convenient method of rapidly returning to the starting point of recording or playback The starting point can be indexed for any location on the tape by pressing the COUNTER RESET button and COUNTER ZERO RETURN button The On Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours Minutes and Seconds You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY Press the CALL button to display the counter Before playback or recording press the Press the CALL button to display the Real Time Prass the COUNTER RESET button to set the Tape Counter counter to 00 00 00 COUNTER RESET button to set the counter to 00 00 00 RESET COUNTER yh LJ 3 8 40AM THY CH O12 0000 SP When you wish to make the counter disap Press the ZERO RETURN the counter will display the elapsed time pear press the CALL button once again button The tape will rewind and automatically stop at the 00 00 00 position ZERO CALL RETURN COUNTER NOTE If you rewind the tape from 00 00 00 a minus sign will be displayed in front of the time When you load a tape the counter will reset to 00 00 00 The counter does not function on nonrecorded blank sections of the tape When you rewind fast forward or play tapes through biank sect
2. PICTURE SIZE VARIATION A slight picture size variation is normal when you adjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS sattings CARE AND MAINTENANCE To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect the TV VCR from the AC power source before cleaning The finish on the cabinet may be cleaned with mild soap and a soft damp cloth and cared for as other furniture Use caution when cleaning or wiping the plastic parts 43 N A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS _ PAGE The AC power cord is not connected ponte AC power cord to the the TV VCR does not TIMER button is depressed Press the TIMER button SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS _ PAGE TV station stopped broadcasting Tune new channel Sleep timer is set Set Sleep Timer to 0 19 TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captions TV shuts off Try another channel 17 19 operate TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Closed caption is not Check CATV connection of VHF ok activated TV signal is weak UHF antenna reposition or rotate 11 12 TV station experiencing problems Try another channel antenna Picture control is not adjusted Check picture control adjustments 24 25 The TV CAP TEXT button is not Press the TV CAP TEXT button to 9 20 Che
3. t WKL WED Weekly Wednesday MON FRI Monday to Friday 4 WKL THU Weekly Thursday WKL TUE Weekly Tuesday t WKL MON Weekly Monday WKL FRI Weekly Friday 4 WKL SUN Weekly Sunday lt WKL SAT Weekly Saturday After setting press the ENTER button TO CONFIRM THE SETTINGS Press the PROGRAM PROGRAM CONFIRM button once The TV screen displays the timer program list Press the PROGRAM button again The TV screen displays the ON OFF timer setting 3 times PROGRAM sTENTERICANCELNENU MENTERICANCEUMENU Press the PROGRAM button 3 times The screen retums to the normal screen NOTE The everyday every week recording can be made continuously until the recording is canceled or the tape reaches the end During timer recording the automatic rewinding mechanism does not function e You can correct or cancel the programmed setting in program confirm mode 38 TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET or button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the unnecessary program and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program CANCEL IF THE PROGRAM OVERLAPS ANOTHER NOTE Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will be lost The first recording time has priority over the next recording time as shown in the diagram Program 20 Program 3 mp Recording
4. NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit s manufacturer as they may cause hazards RAIN OR MOISTURE 7 WATER AND MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN Do not use this unit near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool PORTABLE CART WARNING EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE 8 ACCESSORIES Do not piace this unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit symbol provided by HETAC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection manufacturer against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can i PN 3 i radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 8A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops may cause harmful interference to radio communications excessive force and uneven surtaces may cause the appliance and cart However there is no guarantee that interference will not
5. OF CONTROLS FRONT 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 10 26 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape REC ITR Button Press once to start normal recording Additional presses activate Instant Timer Recording REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape FF Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape in any mode Press again to eject the tape Headphone Jack Plug monaural headphones or an earphone with an 1 8 miniplug into this jack for private listening AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here INPUT Selector Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and an external input source SP EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CHANNEL Buttons Press to select a channel for viewing or recording VOLUME Buttons Press to raise or lower the volume of the sound j REC Indicator Lights when the TV VCR is recording REC TIMER Indicator This lights when the TIMER button is pressed ON TIMER I
6. Stop Current time VCR operation ESAM JEU CNL OF Channet No Auto Repeat Cassette Tape counter and tape speed NOTE The Auto Repeat mark appears when Auto Repeat is selected Ta listen through the headphone insert a headphone not supplied with a 1 8 mini plug into PHONES jack on the front The sound from the TV speaker is muted 18 SLEEP To set the TV VCR to tum off after a preset amount of time press the SLEEP button on the remote control The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button 120 110 10 0 After the sleep time is programmed the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the slegp timer is operating To confirm the sleep timer setting press tha SLEEP button and the remaining time will be momen tarily displayed To cancel the sleep timer press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0 CHANNEL RETURN This button allows you to go back to the last channel or LINE F R selected by pressing the RETURN button Press this button again to retum to the last channel or LINE F R you were watching ITEXT e 7 NOTE e If the station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will shut off after 15 minutes 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 When activating the Closed Capti
7. allows you to have the TV automatically turn ON at predetermined time If you program the ON timer once the timer will tum ON the TV daily at the same time and to the same channel EXAMPLE Tuming on the TV to channel 12 at 7 00 AM MONDAY FRIDAY Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button SET Press the SET or button to select the ON TIMER option then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button SET This feature allows you to have the TV tum OFF automatically at a predetermined time If you program the OFF TIMER once the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily EXAMPLE Turing off the TV at 11 30 PM Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option Press the SET or button to select the OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the ON OFF TIMER option then press the ENTER button 26 Press the SET or button to set the desired hour then press the ENTER button os SET A amp 7ENTEPUMENU Set the desired minute channel and day of the week as in step 4 then press the ENTER button SET a ON TMER Press the SET or button to select the SET mode then press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleare
8. and the VCR continues to record Press the Press the MENU button to retum to the TV STOP button to halt the recording and tum off the VCR The repeat function is canceled automatically when the unit is switched off or the tape is ejected The TV VCR Channel cannot be changed during recording 32 CONTINUE NEXT PAGE 33 SET UP WCH SET UP wee OFF M SET UP HIENTERMENU RECORDING A TV PROGRAM Press the REC and the PLAY button simultaneously The REC indicator will light Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons to select the channel to be recorded Example Channel 12 Or press the CHANNEL or button to select the channel to be recorded TO STOP RECORDING Press the STOP button to stop recording Press the PAUSE button to avoid recording unwanted material LI will appear on the screen and the REC indicator will blink on and off Press the PAUSE button to continue the recording STOP EJECT P REC ua can d NOTE The PAUSE mode will be changed to STOP mode after five minutes to prevent damage to the tape NOTE AUTO REWIND FEATURE This TV VCR will automatically rewind the video cassette when the tape has ended except during ITR and Timer Record It will also eject the video cassette If the erase prevention tab is removed the tape will eject when both the REC button and PLAY button are 3 4 pressed for recording CONTINUED INSTANT TIMER RECO
9. occur In a particular installation If this combination to overtum equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television raception which can be 9 VENTILATION determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try correcting the Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable interference by one or more of the following measures x i G i 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in a built in Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver installations such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions Connect the equipment into an outiet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected have been adhered to Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician tor help si P 10 POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate If you are not sure CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the of the type of power supply to your home cons
10. other VHS video cassette recorders SQPB Tapes recorded in the S VHS system can be played back simply on this TV VCR 4 Video Heads Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback Frequency Synthesized Tuner Electronically locks in and memorizes all available channels for perfect reception with the touch of a button 181 Channel Tuner Receives standard VHF and UHF broadcast channels and up to 113 cable channels The actual number of channels received depends upon channel reception in your area or your cable system Unified TV VCR Random Access Remote Control This remote control allows operating various TV and VCR functions from the comfort of your favorite viewing position Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers 8 Programs 1 Month Programmable Timer With Everyday Every Week Capability The built in timer allows automatic absentee recording of up to 8 TV programs within 1 month It is also possible to record a program which is broadcast at the same time everyday or every week Auto Clock Set Once your TV VCR is pluged into the AC outlet it automatically sets the correct date and time On Screen TV Display And VCR Programming When you select a channel or make other changes the TV will show an indicator on the screen for a few seconds Timer recording can be programmed and confirmed on the screen Picture Adjustments Usi
11. storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outiet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges 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 tali into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING if 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 ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and support ing structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding
12. turn off the sound Press again to turn the sound back on 8 CANCEL Button Press to cancel existing setups or to restore default values 9 ENTER Button Press to enter selected setup 10 POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on Press again to turn the TV VCR off 11 COUNTER RESET Button Used to reset the counter to 00 00 00 12 RETURN Button Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected 13 FF Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search 14 PAUSE Button During recording this button temporarily stops the tape During playback it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen 15 SLEEP Button Sets the TV to tum off automatically after up to 120 minutes 16 MENU Button Press to display the On Screen menu function 17 SP EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording 18 Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 Allows direct access to any channel 19 Digital AUTO TRACKING Buttons Allows automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback 20 STOP Button Press once to stop the tape 21 CHANNEL Buttons Press the button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory 22 PROGRAM Button Press to confirm the programmed timer recording and
13. want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting 16 TV OPERATION Sat the TV CATV menu option to the appropriate position See page 21 Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME or button The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bar As the volume evel increases so do the number of bar If the volume decreases the number of green bar also decreases To tum on the TV VCR press the POWER button POWER TV VHF UHF Channels CATV CABLE TV Channels VOLUME VHF UHF CATV CHANNELS STD HRCARG 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A Press the Direct Channel selection buttons to select the channel TV mode direct channel selection When the TV CATV menu option is in the TV position ail channels can be instantly selected by using two buttons for example to select channel 2 press 0 then 27 If you press only 2 channel selection will be delayed for a few seconds For channels 10 and above press the 2 digits in order CATV mode direct channel selection 0 1 2 When the TV CATV menu option is in the CATV position channels can be selected as follows gt z TO SELECT CATV CHANNELS 1 9 Press 0 twice then 1 9 as needed Example to select channel 2 press 002 10 1
14. 2 Press 0 then the remaining 2 digits Example to select channel 12 press 012 13 99 Press the 2 digits in order Example to select channel 36 press 36 100 125 Press the 3 digits in order Example to select channel 120 press 20 NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1 12 If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed the corresponding channel will be selected in 2 seconds NOTE If a channel with no broadcast is selected the sound will automatically be muted e If a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes 17 bt TV OPERATION CONTINUED CHANNEL AND Press and release the CHANNEL or button The channet automatically stops at the next channel set into memory Press and hold the button down to change channels more quickly For proper operation before selecting channels they should be set into the memory See pages 21 and 22 To memorize channels MUTING Press this button to turn off the sound The TV VCR s sound will be silenced and MUTING will briefly appear on the screen The sound can be tumed back on by pressing this button again or one of the VOLUME or buttons Press the CALL button The clock date channel number real time tape counter tape speed and VCR operation will be indicated Prass CALL button again to disappear the call display VCR operation Play Rewind Fast forward Eject Recoreding Recoreding pause
15. ANGUAGE This TV VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box Some cable companies offer premium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE For basic cable service not requiring a converter descrambler box connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable directly to the antenna jack on the back of the TV VCR ma dd OHM VHF 75 COAXIAL CABLE UHF FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE If you subscribe to a cabie TV service which requires the use of a converter descrambler box connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to the converter descrambler box Using another 75 ohm coaxial cable connect the output jack of the converter descrambler box to the antenna jack on the TV VCR Follow the connections shown below Set the TVANCR to the output channel of the converter descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the converter descrambler box to select channels INCOMING 75 OHM 75 OHM CABLE CATV CABLE CONVERTER TO TVINGA EID DESCRAMBLER v HF UHF FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS If you subscribe to a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter descrambler box
16. ATV connector is not Check CATV connection or VHF Picture wobbles or drifts connected or possible local UHF antenna reposition or rotate interference antenna Cable TV channel is scrambled Try another channel CATV connector is not connected Check ali CATV connections TV CATV Mode menu option is setto Set the TV CATV Menu option the TV mode to the CATV mode Cable TV service interrupted Contact your Cable TV company TV CATV Mode menu option is not Make sure TV CATV menu option set to the appropriate mode is in the appropriate mode Check UHF antenna Try another channel Antenna CATV connector is not Check CATV connection or VHF connected or possible local UHF antenna reposition or rotate interference antenna Check for source of reception P l l interf ossible local interference disturbance 3 Check that MUTING button has MUTING button is depressed not been p i Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference PLAYBACK 11 12 TY station experiencing problems Noise bars appear on the screen 11 12 N REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is not aimed at the sensor No CATV reception Operate within 15 feet or reduce the light of the room Distance is too tar or too much light in the room Remote control does not operate There is an
17. ENU screen is cleared SYSTEM SET UP H CLOCK SET LANGUAGEADIOMALANGUI AUTO LOCI PON OFF B STANDARD TIME ABDAYUGHT SAVING TIME a So SET GHENTERMENU DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button TY SET SETUP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF A SYSTEM SET UP 1HENTERMENU Press the SET or button to select one of the options then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared SET DAYUGHT SAVING THE N OFF AUTO oiJENTERMENY When you want to set the Daylight Saving Time manually on the first Sunday in April you set to ON and on the last Sunday in October you set to OFF Press the SET or button to select the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option then press the ENTER button SET AST D DAYLIGHT SAVING THE H VENTERMERU ON for manual setting forward one hour OFF for manual setting back one hour AUTO for automatic setting read XDS in the signal NOTE After Auto Clock setting in some case the clock may display the other time zone s You can correct the clock NOTE When shipped from factory the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option is set to AUTO position When the clock is not set Daylight Saving Time setting is not available When t
18. HE REAR COVER Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures To help prevent video head clogging use only good quality VHS tapes Discard worn out tapes 46 Sc Receiving Channels Antenna Input Speaker Audio Output Power VCR Video System Video Signal Cassette Tape Audio Track Tape Speed F FWD REW Time Speed Search GENERAL Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Inputs Outputs Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Accessories Remote Control Batteries AA X 2 13 measured diagonally Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 400 125 100 125 01 5A VHF UHF In 75 ohms coaxial 1 5 x 2 5 8 ohms x 1 1 5W VHS 4 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System NTSC Color VHS 1 Track SP 33 35 mm sec EP 11 12 mm sec F FWD Approx 2 minutes and 15 seconds REW Approx 1 minute and 48 seconds T 120 Cassette SP 3 amp 5 x Normal Speed EP 9 amp 15 x Normal Speed AC 120V 60Hz 70 Watts W 14 1 4 x D 14 1 2 x H 15 1 16 26 Ibs Video In RCA 1Vp p 75 ohm Out RCA 1Vp p 75 ohm Audio In RCA 300 mV 50K ohm Out RCA 300 mV 1K ohm 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Specifications are subject to change without notice 47 LOCATION
19. NTERICANCELAMENU Press the SET or button to select the SET mode then press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared S OFF TER 11 30PM EN effENTEFUCANCELIMENU NOTE If a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes Press the PROGRAM button twice to indicate the programes on the sccreen 27 oO LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK Use only video cassette tapes marked and To play a prerecorded tape LOADING TO START PLAYBACK Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV VCR AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact the TV VCR will tum on automatically and playback will start immediately insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you Pull the cassette out An inverted video cassette cannot be inserted EN UNLOADING To unload a video cassette press the STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR twice The first press will stop the tape in any mode The second press will eject the tape STOPEJECT AUTOMATIC EJECT If the TV VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning AUTO REWIND FEATURE the tape will be ejected automatically See NOTE on page 34 TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE After recording break off the erase prevention tab if you do not wish to record over the tape ER NOTE Always eject the tape
20. ON OFF timer 23 ZERO RETURN Button Use to stop the tape when the counter reaches 00 00 00 24 PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape 25 VOLUME Buttons Press the button to increase or the button to decrease the volume level 26 SET Buttons Used to select the option in the menu or set timer recording ON OFF timer channel set picture adjustment auto repeat clock and language REMOTE CONTROL CONTINUED ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using outdoor antenna outdoor antenna not included follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system If you are using a cable TV service CATV see page 13 for Cable BATTERY INSTALLATION TV connections Slide the battery compart Install two AA penlight 7 E 7 mani GNerin ihe Arecibon size batteries Beteta Replace the compartment Combination VHF UHF Antenna Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin iead wire of the arrow attention to the polarity Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF diagram in the battery compartment UHF antenna to the antenna jack If your combination VHF UHF antenna has a 300 ohm twin lead wire the use of the 300 75 ohm matching transformer may be necessary 300 75 OHM MATCHING TRANSFORMER not included ich a A En E TO Raana Man Seyis Combination VHF UHF Antenna Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wires Use only the size and type of batteries specified Be Sure to follow the corr
21. RDING ITR The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording EXAMPLE Instant timer recording for 30 minutes Press the POWER button to tum on the TV VCR Press the SP EP button to select the desired tape speed SP or EP SP or EP will appear on the screen for 4 seconds See page 28 for more information on tape usage Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact POWER SP EP Press the Direct Channet Selection buttons to select the channei to be recorded Example Channel 12 Or press and release the CHANNEL or button See page 17 SUES Press the REC and PLAY buttons simultaneously to begin recording Press the both buttons again to stop recording after 30 minutes Each additional press of the both buttons wilt increase recording time as shown below up to a maximum of 5 hours ITR will appear on the screen ve NOTE Press both the REC button and the PLAY button to increase the time needed for recording See the chart below Press once twice Stmes 4times Stimes 6times 7tmes _reconing ine NORMAL RECT 0 30 1 00 1 30 200 soo 400 5 00 NORMAL REC To cancel Instant Timer Recording press the STOP button The TV VCR channel cannot be changed during recording 35 Set the TV CATV option to the appropriate setting N TIMER RECORDING Timer reco
22. TV 13140 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS H TV VCR COMBO USER S GUIDE For model TV 13140 SQPB 4 HEAD Serial Number Mar 1999 No 51546 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The fighining flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence ot 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS RISK F ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated dangerous voltage within the All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated DO NOT OPEN Product s enclosure that may be of 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shay z electric shock to persons The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNINGS CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral Ail warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR triangle is intended to alert the user to the a K 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS presence of important operating and INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALI maintenance servicing instructions in the All operating and use instructions should be followed FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the appliance 5 CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 ATTACHMENTS WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO
23. al flat position only Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON SEE BELOW Nol E WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION a When a cold fiquid is poured into a glass for example water vapor in the air will S condense on the surface of the glass This is called moisture condensation Head Drum MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions gt E WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS A Plug the power cord into an AC outlet set the POWER switch to ON and leave the cf Keep the unit away from flower vases sinks etc If When you finish operating the unit always unload unit at room temperature until moisture condensation di ars pias f n Depending on fha surrounding conditions this may take too or three hours liquids should be spilled into the unit serious the cassette and tum off the power Video Tape damage will result if you spill any liquids into the unit unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use it again If you cause a static discharge whe
24. back in The unit should retum to normal operation 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT REMOTE CONTROL 7 8 9 10 t 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a 1t CHANNEL Buttons Press to select a channel video tape for viewing or recording 2 REC ITR Button Press once to start normal 42 VOLUME Buttons Press to raise or lower the 10 recording Additional presses activate instant Timer Recording REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape FF Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search STOP EJECT Button Press once to stop the tape in any mode Press again to eject the tape Headphone Jack Plug monaural headphones or an earphone with an 1 8 miniplug into this jack for private listening AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here INPUT Selector Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and an extemal input source SP EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording volume of the sound 13 14 REC TIMER Indicator This lights when the TIMER button is pressed ON TIMER Indica
25. be red If you select the ADD mode the Channel indication changes from red to green and the channel will be memorized if you select a memorized channel the Channel indication will be green If you select the DELETE mode the Channel indication changes from green to red and the channel will be daleted from the memory wD ww E amp 0 4 ENTERMENU Press the SET or button to select the ADD DELETE mode then press the ENTER button GATENTERMENU Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared 23 gt PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows To display the picture adjustment screen press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the TV SET UP option then press the ENTER button eHfENTERMENU BRIGHTNESS Press the ENTER button until BRIGHTNESS appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the brightness of the picture When the SET button is pressed the darker portions of the picture become lighter SET BRIGHTNESS J VENTER CANCELIMENU 24 Press the SET or button to select the PICTURE option then press the ENTER button T SET UP oto THEA A PICTURE UHENTERRENU CONTRAST Press the ENTER button until CONTRAST appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the contrast of the picture Pictures look sharpest in
26. cassettes recorded in the EP mode The audio output is muted during Speed Search and Still A few noise bars will appear on the TV screen during Speed Search and Still To prevent damage to the tape Still and Speed Search mode is automatically changed to the Playback mode after 5 minutes NOTE You can not record in S VHS system t SPECIAL PLAYBACK CONTINUED RECORDING A TV PROGRAM TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact To tum on the TV VCR press the POWER button Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the AUTO REPEAT option POWER MENU 8 TIMER REC SET E TY SET UP WCH SET UP E AUTO AEPEAT ON bOFF ABSYSTEM SET UP 4HENTERMENU Set the TV CATV option to the appropriate position See page 21 Press the SP EP button to select the desired tape speed SP or EP SP or EP will appear on the screen for 4 seconds Press the ENTER button to select the ON Press the MENU button If you press the PLAY position button the tape will play over and over until the repeat mode is canceled TV VHF UHF channels CATV CABLE TV channels SP EP NOTE To cancel repeat mode follow above steps 1 and 2 then press the ENTER button to select the OFF position NOTE If power is switched off during recording the TV set goes off
27. ck for source of reception depressed turn on the closed caption M Poor or no picture Possible local interference RECORDING TV recording does not The video cassette s erase Place a piece of vinyl tape over work prevention tab is broken off the hole disturbance Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Antenna CATV connector is not connected or possible local interference The time is not set correctly Reset the present time EE Try another channel TV station experiencing problems The recording start end time is not set correctly Reset the start end time Timer recording does not work Picture control is not adjusted Check picture control adjustments 24 25 The TIMER button has not been pressed the REC TIMER indicator is not lit Tape is old or worn Replace the tape Tracking adjustment is beyond range THAI ee of automatic tracking circuit on the remote controt Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads Aim the remote control at the ramote sensor Check for source of reception disturbance Press the TIMER button the REC Possible local interference TIMER indicator is lit 37 Poor or no color Check CATV connection or VHF UHF antenna reposition or rotate antenna Try another channel Antenna C
28. d NOTE The TV will automatically turn off approximately 1 hour later after the ON TIMER tums on the TV If you wish to continue watching the TV press any button to cancel the one hour automatic shut off This shut off feature prevents the TV from playing continuously if no OFF TIMER is set To cancel the ON TIMER function To cancel ON timer follow above steps 1 6 then press the ENTER button to select the CANCEL position Press the MENU button to return to the TV After setting the ON TIMER Il of the OFF TIMER will flash on and off If you wish to set the OFF TIMER press the ENTER button then follow the steps 4 6 on page 27 If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting UP E AUTO REPEAT ONOFF 8 SYSTEM SET UP HENTERMENU Press the SET or button to set the desired hour then press the ENTER button SET or X HENTERCANCELMENU o ENTERAMENU Press the SET or button to set the desired minute then press the ENTER button SET A Q ONOFF TIMEA EON THEA FOAM CHOT2 MON FRI SET EOF nN CANCEL OMVENTER CANCELAMENU To cancel the OFF TIMER function To cance OFF timer follow above step 1 5 then press the SET or button to select the CANCEL position Press the MENU button to retur to the TV To confirm the ON OFF TIMER eHE
29. d updating and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS Extended Data Service information carried on the channel signal You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is Inserted Into the AC outlet AUTO CLOCK SETTING WAIT 30 MINUTES when the power switch is off after the connections of the antenna and the power plug Because the Auto Clock setting feature is activate After the clock is set automatically you may have to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR after the Auto Clock operation compleated POWER TIME ZONE SETTING STANDARD TIME Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button SET 3 t vy eHHENTERAMENU Press the SET or button to select the STANDARD TIME option then press the ENTER button When shipped from factory tha AUTO CLOCK option is set to AUTO position If you tum the TV VCR on in Auto Clock setting the Clock is not set With cable box connection if the Auto Clock Setting is unsuccessful please select the PBS channel carrying the XDS information then tum the TVVCR off After 30 minutes turn the TV VCR on and if the Clock is not set automatically set the clock manually See paga 16 Using the SET or button select your Time Zone then Press the ENTER button Press the MENU button until the M
30. e TV VCR the tape will be ejected e To record from the extemal equipment press the SET or button repeatedly until L F Line Front or 3 6 L A Line Rear appears when setting the channel in step 5 the programmed time is reached the recording second program blinks then press the ENTER button is automatically started Repeat steps 4 to 6 to set the second program TIMER To cancel timer recording press the button again and REC TIMER indicator will go out NOTE The VCR section cannot be used while the REC TIMER indicator is fit If you want to use the VCR operation press the TIMER button to deactivate the timer After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug all programmed recording setting and time display will be lost upon resumption of power In this case reset the clock see pages 14 16 and reprogram any timer recordings If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you want to correct then press the SET or button to correct the desired setting 37 IZ OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORING TO SET DAILY WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 36 press the SET button repeatedly when the current day is displayed The setting changes as follows Example The current day Friday gt SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday 4 One month iater minus one day MON SAT Monday to Saturday
31. ecks to determine that the unit is In proper operating condition 22 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 23 HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 24 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 shail be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA j LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2898A FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder Unique space saving design combines a 13 color TV and a video cassette recorder High Quality Picture Technology This TV VCR equipped HQ incorporates VHS High Quality technology A built in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback It is compatible with
32. ect polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Connect the UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the combiner not supplied Connect the VHF 300 ohm naama batteries may cause damage to the device l 2 300 75 OHM J Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline and Carbon zinc or old battaries with fresh MATCHING pea wire to the a ohm inept aie former Attach the transformer to the combiner then Se Pria eda l ae TRANSFORMER i i If the device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury not included attach the combiner to the antenna jack from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions VHF 300 chm COMBINER not included UHF 300 ohm Separate VHF UHF Antennas 75 ohm VHF cable and 300 ohm UHF twin lead wires Connect the VHF 75 ohm cabie and UHF 300 ohm twin lead wire to the combiner Attach the combiner COMBINER to the antenna jack not included NOTE When there is an obstacle between the TV VCR and the transmitter the transmitter may not operate e When direct sunlight an incandescent lamp fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV VCR the remote operation may be unstable Om vie CIA VHE 75 ohm UHF 300 ohm 10 11 CABLE TV CONNECTIONS SETTING L
33. electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outiet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following Conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit c If the unit has been exposed to rain or water d If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other contrals may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation e If the unit has been drapped or the cabinet has been damaged t When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit ask the service technician to perform safety ch
34. here is no Daylight Saving Time in your area always select OFF position in step 3 by selecting your Time Zone setting above When the clock is not set or you set the clock manually Time Zone setting is not available 14 15 L MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must s t the date and time manually for timer recordings ON OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly EXAMPLE Setting the clock to 8 30 AM 23th SAT October 1999 Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the CLOCK Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET option then press the ENTER button SET UP option then press the ENTER button SYSTEM SET UP W OLOCK SET ie i EE saa sisi 1 4ENTERMENU eHENTERAMENU After setting the clock date and time starts functioning automatically Sat the day year and time as in step 3 Press the SET or button to set the month then press the ENTER button amp SET amp or CLOCK SET CLOCK SET SET MONTH ig SET 7H 10 DY 7 one a Sa YEAR YEAR 1 THE 12 00AM THE Xa GIHENTERICANCELMENU eFENTER CANCELMENU NOTE After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug the time display will be lost In this case set the present time again if the Auto Clock did not set correctly If you want to correct the digits while setting press the CANCEL button until the item you
35. ill display text on the screen in English or another language depend ing on the setting of the Closed Captions CH Channel 1 or Channel 2 Generally Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2 CONTINUED TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS Text The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the screen with a programming schedule or other information After selecting a Closed Caption Mode it will stay in effect until it is changed even if the channel is changed If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again If the channels are changed the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds 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 or three lined Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue 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 Cap tions look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol CC When selecting Closed Capt
36. ions the captioning will be delayed approximately 10 seconds 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 especially with live programs This is because during live programs captions are also entered live These transmissions do not allow time for editing When the on screen indicator appears during volume adjustment operation etc Closed Caption text will not be displayed Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna 20 This TV VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the naxt channel set into memory skipping over unwanted channels Before selecting channels they must be programmed into the TV VCR s memory in addition to normal VHF and UHF channels this TV VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels To use this TV VCR with an antenna set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the CATV mode TVICATV SELECTION Press the MENU button Pre
37. ions the counter stops 40 41 ez DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE if you connect the TV VCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER you can duplicate a previously recorded tape Make all connections before turning on the power Insert a blank cassette with the erase preven Press the INPUT button twice select AUDIO tion tab intact into the TV VCR VIDEO input position The LINE F will appear Insert a previously recorded cassette into the on the screen playback VCR or Camcorder NOTE You can also use the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks Select LINE R by pressing the INPUT button CONNECTION TO ANOTHER VCR CONNECTION TO CAMCORDER For duplicating a previously recorded tape from a camcorder foltow the camcorder manufacturer s instructions A typical PECORDING TYGER camcorder dubbing hookup is shown below RECORDING TV VCR PLAYBACK CAMCORDER To AV Jack AUDIO VIDEO CORD NOT SUPPLIED Press the REC button and the Press the PLAY Button on the Press the PAUSE button PLAY button simultaneously playback VCR on the TV VCR to begin on the remote control or the the duplicating process REC button on the TV VCR then press the PAUSE button OS SD NOTE e It is recommended that the tape speed be set to the SP mode on the TV VCR for best results Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs films video cassettes and other materials may infringe the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to co
38. n touching the Avoid extreme heat unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait a few minutes and plug it back in The unit should return to normal When you leave your home for a long time unplug To protect the unit from a lightning storm unplug the the AC power cord AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna Pee Do not place the unit on or near appliances which A Ze may cause electromagnetic interference e g il speakers etc Doing so may cause erratic operation of the unit including picture and or sound distortion or M noise a POWER SOURCE TO USE AC POWER SOURCE Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC Insert the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet The ventilation holes prevent overheating Do not WIDER NOLE NOTE block or cover these holes Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage 120V 60Hz Use the attached power cord only 2 If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non polarized AC outlet do not attempt to file or cut the blade it is the users responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet 3 If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the unit fails to function simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet ona tase oa the other wait an hour and plug it
39. ndicator This indicator lights up when the powered up It also lights up when ON TIMER program is turned ON while power is OFF POWER Button Press to turn the TV VCR on or off Remote Sensor Signals from the Remote Control are received here REAR 18 19 20 2t VHF UHF Antenna Jack Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack VIDEO AUDIO IN Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here VIDEO AUDIO OUT Jacks Used to output audio and video signals to a TV amplifier or VCR AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS TIMER Button Used to set the TV VCR to start recording at a preset time 2 INPUT Selector Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and external input sources 3 CALL Button Displays the present time day of the week channel counter speed selection and VCR mode if VCR is playing on the TV screen 4 TV CAP TEXT Button Switches between Caption Text and TV modes for Closed Captioned programs 5 REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search 6 REC Button Press once together with the PLAY button to start normal recording Additional presses activate Instant Timer Recording 7 MUTING Button Press to turn off the sound Press again to tu
40. ng The Remote Control The On Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS Automatic Playback Rewind Stop Eject When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab this TV VCR will automatically play back the cassette tape at the correct speed When a tape reaches its end during play back Patel except during ITR and Timer Record and fast forward it will automatically stop rewind stop and eject the tape Programmable ON OFF Timer Allows you to automatically tum on or off your TV VCR at a set time Programmable TV Sleep Timer Operable from the remote control the TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to tum off automatically Futi Load Tape Transport Permits rapid access between modes Automatic Repeat Piay System When Auto Repeat option is tumed on the TV VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly instant Timer Recording ITR Simply by pressing the REC and PLAY buttons the TV VCR can be programmed for up to hours of recording with an immediate start Audio Video Input Output Jacks A VCR or other video device may be hooked up to this TV VCR for dubbing or playback purposes 2 Speed Picture Search 3 or 5 times normal speed in SP mode 9X or 15X in EP 2 Speed Record Playback Records and plays two tape speeds SP EP Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return The counter displays the real tape time and the ze
41. obstacle in the path of the beam The batteries are weak Replace the batteries The batteries are not inserted insert correct o Clear the path of the beam 21 No reception above channel 13 UHF antenna is not connected TV station experiencing problems Poor or no sound N VIDEO HEAD CLEANING SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING TELEVISION The video heads are the means by which the TV VCR reads the picture from the tape during playback In the z unlikely event that the heads become dirty enough to be clogged no picture will be played back This can easily be Tiel tye determined if during playback of a known good tape there is good sound but no picture picture is extremely snowy If this is the case have the TV VCR checked by qualified service personnel Good Picture VIDEO HEAD CLEANING AUTO HEAD CLEANING system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted or ejected to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads However manual head cleaning is needed if the picture on playback is still unclear although the picture on program is normal This failure signifies that the head is getting dirty and occurs when playing poor quality or damaged tapes If the heads require cleaning use a high quality head cleaning system or have them cleaned professionaily NOTE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING T
42. oned Decoder there will be a short delay before the Closed Captioned text appears on the screen e Closed Captioned TV programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact The Closed Captioning text will disappear during Cue Rewind and Pause modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted property Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it is available 1 9 TV CAPTION TEXT Press this button to switch between normal TV and the two closed caption modes captions and full screen text Closed captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers TVICAP L No TV OPERATION WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another tanguage CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact The Closed Captioned text will disappear during Cue Fast Forward Search Review Rewind Search and Pause Modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted property TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS Press the TV CAP TEXT button on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two Closed Caption Modes Captions and Full Screen Text Captions This Closed Caption Mode w
43. pyright laws 42 RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television Interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF UHF antenna Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results The most common types of television interfer ence are shown below if one of these symptoms appear when the TV VCR is connected to a Cable TV system the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear the picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps or AC powered tools and appliances such as drills or hair dryers GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected by tall buildings hills or other targe objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve the reception SNOW if the TV VCR is located far from the TV station in a fringe reception area where the signal is weak small dots may appear in the picture If the signal is extremely weak the installation of a larger extemal antenna may be necessary RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE RFI Caused by two way radios this type of interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks in the picture Soma cases may cause a loss of contrast in the picture Changing the direction and position of the antenna or installing an RFI filter may improve the picture
44. rding can be programmed on screen with the remote control The built in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month EXAMPLE Program a timer recording for 23th day channel 007 CATV 7 00 9 30 PM Tape speed EP e Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact The TV VCR will automatically turn on Set the TV CATV selection to the appropriate position see page 21 See page 9 and 10 REMOTE CONTROL Operation Check the TIMER REC SET option is seleced Press the MENU button then press the ENTER button Press the SET or button to select the Press the SET or button to select the date Set the start time end time channel and tape 6 Press the ENTER button to accept them speed as in step 4 SET ay oA ry r HENTERICANCELMENU siENTERICANCELMENU To set the timer for another program press the SET or button until the position of the Press the TIMER button The REC TIMER indicator will light The Timer is programed when PROGRAM position then press the ENTER then press the ENTER button See page 38 for the Daily Weekly Timer Q po SET we Ai START TEN END ad fo amp 6 VENTERUCANCELMENU button W FENTERICANCELMENU NOTE e if programming is performed without a tape in the TV VCR or with a tape without an erase prevention tab the Timer Recording is not possible if a tape without an erase prevention tab is in th
45. rn the sound back on 8 CANCEL Button Press to cancel existing setups or to restore default values 9 ENTER Button Press to enter selected setup 10 POWER Button Press to tum the TV VCR on Press again to turn the TV VCR off 11 COUNTER RESET Button Used to reset the counter to 00 00 00 12 RETURN Button Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected 13 FF Fast Forward Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the Play mode this button activates forward search 14 PAUSE Button During recording this button temporarily stops the tape During playback it stops the tape and displays a still image on the TV screen 15 SLEEP Button Sets the TV to tum off automatically after up to 120 minutes 16 MENU Button Press to display the On Screen menu function 17 SP EP Selector Button Sets the tape speed for recording 18 Direct Channel Selection Buttons 0 9 Allows direct access to any channel 19 Digital AUTO TRACKING Buttons Allows automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback 20 STOP Button Press once to stop the tape 21 CHANNEL Buttons Press the button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory 22 PROGRAM Button Press to confirm the programmed timer recording and ON OFF timer 23 ZERO RETURN But
46. ro return can be used to retum the tape to a preselected position 00 00 00 while the counter can be used to locate programs Digital Auto Tracking Automatically adjusts tracking during playback for the best possible picture On Screen 3 Language Display You can select one of 3 languages English Spanish or French for on screen programming 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS it is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this User s Guide prior to operating your new TV VCR PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS LOCATION OF CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA CONNECTIONS CABLE TV CONNECTIONS SETTING LANGUAGE AUTO CLOCK SETTING MANUAL CLOCK SETTING TV OPERATION TV OPERATION TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS A PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS 24 TO SET THE ON TIMER 26 TO SET THE OFF TIMER EEEE EAN A E PAO EN D T T 27 PLAYBACK LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM INSTANT TIMER RECORDING ITR TIMER RECORDING OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER USING ZERO RETURN 0 00 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE RECEPTION DISTURBANCES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE VIDEO HEAD CLEANING SPECIFICATIONS PRECAUTIONS Avoid places subject to strong vibration Use ina horizont
47. ss the SET or button to select the CH SET UP made then press the ENTER button MENU E THER REC SET TY SET UP E CH SET UP APAUTO REPEAT ON 206F 8 SYSTEM SETUP H ENTERMENU Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared Press the ENTER button to select the TV or CATV mode The arrow indicates the selected mode Press the SET or button to select the TV CATV mode TV VHF UHF channels H ENTERMENU CATV Cable TV channels TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the AUTO CH MEMORY mode then press the ENTER button The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area CONTINUED Press the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button G EVENTERMENU Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared TO ADD DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button Seiect the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using SET or button or using the Direct Channel Selection buttons 10 keys 0 9 or CHANNEL or button Press the SET or button to select the CH SET UP mode then press the ENTER button SET MENU TINEA REC SET FTV SET UP E CH SETUP ABAUTO REPEAT ONPOFF E SYSTEM SET UP HENTERMENU Press the ENTER button to select the ADD or DELETE If you select an unmemorized channel the Channel indication will
48. ssible picture MANUAL TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen To resume automatic tracking press the AUTO TRACKING button AUTO TR will appear for 4 seconds on the screen CHED TRACKING A TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode the speed search picture will appear When pressed twice the search picture will increase speed Speed search time depends upon the speed used SP or EP during recording See chart below To rewind or fast forward a tape press the STOP button and then press the REW or FF button To visually search forward press the FF button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode To visually search backward press the REW button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed SPEED SEARCH TIMES PICTURE SEARCH SPEED TAPE SPEED PRESS PRESS ONCE TWICE SP Standard Play EP Extended Play TO WATCH STILL PICTURE Press the PAUSE button in the PLAYBACK mode You can play back the video cassette tape recorded in the S VHS system However the played back picture does not have the high resolution of S VHS system Press the PLAY button or PAUSE button to resume normal playback NOTE Best results during speed search and still playback can be obtained with video
49. the daytime bright light by increasing the contrast At night dim light the sharpest picture is obtained by reducing the contrast amp CONTRAST x HENTERICANCELMENU SET NOTE The CONTRAST default setting is set to maximum at the factory COLOR Press the ENTER button until COLOR appears on the screen then press tha SET or button to adjust the color intensity of the picture The control should be set when colors appear normal in intensity and brilliance 0 HHENTERICANCELMENU SHARPNESS Press the ENTER button until SHARPNESS appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the sharpness of the picture SHARPNESS HHENTERICANCELMENU TINT Press the ENTER button until TINT appears on the screen then press the SET or button to adjust the tint of the picture This determines how accurately the colors are reproduced by the TV Adjusting the tint for natural facial tone is the best method of obtaining accurate color reproduction of the entire picture SET RESET PICTURES CANCEL Pressing the CANCEL button while making picture adjustments will return ail adjustments to the factory preset levels NOTE The On screen display will disappear 6 seconds after finishing an adjustment or by pressing the MENU button three times The settings can only be adjusted when they are displayed on the TV screen 25 SI TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature
50. ton Use to stop the tape when the counter reaches 00 00 00 24 PLAY Button Press to play a prerecorded tape 25 VOLUME Buttons Press the button to increase or the button to decrease the volume level 26 SET Buttons Used to select the option in the menu or set timer recording ON OFF timer channel Set picture adjustment auto repeat clock and language 27 28 5500101A K 99 03 JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA Division of U S JVC CORP 1700 Valley Road Wayne New Jersey 07470 JVC CANADA INC 21 Finchdene Square Scarborough Ontario Canada M1X 1A7 PRINTED IN THAILAND
51. tor This indicator lights up when the powered up It also lights up when ON TIMER program is tumed ON while power is OFF 15 16 17 Remote Sensor Signals from the Remote Control are received here REAR 18 VHF UHF Antenna Jack Connect the 75 chm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to this jack VIDEO AUDIO IN Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an extemal source can be connected here VIDEQ AUDIO OUT Jacks Used to output audio and video signals to a TV amplifier or VCR 21 AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet 19 20 REC indicator Lights when the TV VCR is recording POWER Button Press to tum the TV VCR on or off DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1 TIMER Button Used to set the TV VCR to start recording at a preset time 2 INPUT Selector Button Switches the program for viewing between the VCR and extemal input sources 3 CALL Button Displays the present time day of the week channel counter speed s lection and VCR mode if VCR is playing on the TV screen 4 TVICAP TEXT Button Switches between Caption Text and TV modes for Closed Captioned programs 5 REW Rewind Button In the Stop mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the Play mode this button activates reverse search 6 REC Button Press once together with the PLAY button to start normal recording Additional presses activate Instant Timer Recording 7 MUTING Button Press to
52. ult your appliance dealer or local power company For units FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit 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 safaty purpose of the polarized plug if your unit is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This too is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12 CONTINUED POWER CORD PROTECTION _ Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning
53. when not in use The cassette tape can be ejected even if the POWER is OFF TO RECORD AGAIN Cover the hole with vinyl tape Be careful the tape does not extend past the edges of the video cassette housing TAPE SPEED AND MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME VIDEO CASETTE TAPE 28 Load a prerecorded tape When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab playback will start automatically TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once The tape will stop but remain fully loaded and ready to play Press the PLAY button to bagin playback P will appear on the screen NOTE This TV VCR selects the tape speed SP or EP automatically PLAYBACK CONTINUED SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW Rewind button in the Stop mode Press the FF Fast Forward button in the Stop mode 44 will appear on the screen b gt will appear on the screen FORWARD REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW FF mode press and hold the REW FF button The backward forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen Release to retum to the REW FF mode els A When a tape is played the Digita Auto Tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture If noise bars appear during playback adjust the tracking manually as follows Press the TRACKING or button to obtain the best po
54. you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A B switch box available from the Cable company or an electronics supply store Follow the connections shown below With the switch in the B position you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV VCR With the switch in the A position tune your TV VCR to the output of the converter descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 and use the converter descrambler box to tune scrambied channels INCOMING 75 OHM CATV CABLE 75 OHM CABLE TO TVNCR This TV VCR can display the on screen language in English Spanish or French Language selection step 3 will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially Select language to use the other menu options Press the SET or button to select the LANGUAGE option then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET UP option then press the ENTER button SET P UP AUTO REPEAT ON POFF 3 STANDARD Thai 8 SYSTEM SET UP A DAYLIGHT SAVING TME ENTERMENU 4 ENTEAMENY Press the SET or button to select the desired language English ENGLISH Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS then press the ENTER button Press the MENU button twice to retum to normal TV viewing SET J or SET HENTERMENU 13 AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting an

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