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Sylvania 6313CCC TV VCR Combo User Manual

1. 25 B TIMER i RU e ERR USER 26 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 26 TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION 27 HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 0 000 ee eee 28 AUTO RETURN 22 00005 28 WAKE UP TIMER 20 00 000s 28 SLEEP TIMER 0020 cece eee 29 B MAINTENANCE eee 29 B TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 30 B SPECIFICATIONS s 31 E CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS 31 B WARRANTY eene 32 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 regula tions concerning chemical wastes 5 EN 9103 FEATURES Infrared remote control e Zero Return The tape returns to counter of Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in 0 00 00 by rewinding or fast forwarding English or French e Still Freeze the picture at any time for close Real time counter This shows the elapsed record viewing of a particular scene Only tapes recorded ing Or playback time in hours minutes and sec in SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture onds The indication will appear when the tape Digital Auto Tracking DTR Automatically is rewound further than the tape counter position adjusts the tracking for each tape you play 0 00 00
2. EXTERNAL INPUT MODE When using an external input signal another VCR or video camera connect the player s audio video out put cables to the AUDIO IN VIDEO IN jacks of your TV VCR Then press the CHANNEL A or V button until AUX appears on the screen AUX 11 EN 9103 SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area NOTE Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box Just select the TV VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable box or satellite box Ex CH3 Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Box CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE DELETING OR ADDING FIRST TIME CHANNEL 1 Plug in the TV VCR power cord Plug the TV VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet NOTE e If some digits appear in the corner of the screen press the POWER button without unplugging the power cord 2 Turn on the TV VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR 3 Select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS Select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS French using the FFWD gt or REW lt 4 button indicate the selected language SETUP gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN AIS AUTO PRESET 4 Begin auto preset Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to AUTO PRESET Then press the FFWD button The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area NOTES e The TV VCR distinguishes
3. 2 Select TV RATING Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to TV RATING T MPAA RATING Then press the FFWD button V CHIP SET UP 3 Select your desired item Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to your desired item Then press the FFWD button to select BLOCK or VIEW e When you select the rating category and turn it BLOCK the higher rating will turn BLOCK automatically Also the lower rating will turn VIEW automatically e When you turn TV Y to VIEW the all ratings will turn to VIEW automatically s10 Rating Category Explanations Appropriate for all children Appropriate for children seven and older General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Unsuitable for children under 14 Mature audience only When you select TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 or TV MA and you press the FWD W button the sub ratings will appear on the TV screen If you select the rating category example TV PG and turn it BLOCK or VIEW the sub ratings example V for Violence will turn BLOCK or VIEW automatically You can set the sub ratings to BLOCK or VIEW individually when the rating category is set to BLOCK To set the sub ratings individually follow the steps below e When you select TV Y7 Press the STOP w or PLAY A button to select FV Fantasy ad PM Violence did xs Then press the FFWD button to select BLOCK or VIEW When you select TV PG
4. OWNER S MANUAL SYLVANIA COLOR TV VCR 6313CCC 13 inch 6319CCC 19 inch oo ooooocooooo T 0000900000009 2090000000000009 000000000000009 omc Ocrcx 900 K This Owner s Manual is made of recycled paper erg As an ENERGY STAR Partner our company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark If you need additional assistance for set up or operating after reading owners manual please call TOLL FREE 1 800 287 4871 VHS J Please read before using this equipment WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON NEL The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain In
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6. EN 9103 OTR One Touch Recording This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC OTR button on the TV VCR Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on e 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 NOTES This function CANNOT be done from the remote control Recording starts immediately when the REC OTR button is pressed When the REC OTR button is pressed 18 times the TV VCR returns to the Normal Recording mode To stop the OTR operation press the STOP button on the TV VCR or on the remote control To show the remaining time press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so that OTR appears on the TV screen It will show up momen tarily then disappear Recording stops when 0 00 is reached Please note that in the SLP mode maximum record ing time assuming the tape is started at the begin ning is 8 hours using T 160 or 6 hours using T 120 e If the tape runs out before the end time the TV VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediate ly ejects the tape and turns itself off 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL A or V button Remember If the TV VCR is connected to a cable box or satellite box the TV VCR must be on CH3 or CH4 then the channel to be recorded is selected on the
7. NOTE This unit will ONLY record and view the same channel From Cable System 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Not supplied EY ITEEJN lt iu m d 9 A Antenna Cable Connections Continued on the Next Page 10 EN 9103 CABLE WITH CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system you can use the basic connection shown here By using this connection you can also record scram bled channels However channel selection must be made with the converter box or satellite box This means that channels cannot be changed using the TV VCR Remote Control Unattended timer record ing is limited to one channel at a time Satellite Box or Cable Box Not supplied aE 75 ohm Coaxial Cable Not supplied From Cable System or Satellite Dish O8 TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED UNSCRAMBLED CHANNEL 1 Set the TV VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter Box or Satellite Box Ex CH3 2 Select the channel to record from your Cable Converter Box or Satellite Box INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 2 AA penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace the cover
8. e Rental play mode Improves playback picture 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesiz quality from worn tapes such as rental tapes er tuner with direct station call A converter may e Auto repeat Allows you to repeat the playing ofa be necessary to view scrambled cable channels tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button Auto Clock Setting Allows you to set the clock e Time search Let you set the TV VCR to advance function from a PBS broadcast station the tape by entering the desired playback time you e Closed caption system You may view specially want to skip labeled cc TV programs movies news prere OTR One Touch Recording Instant timed corded tapes etc with either a dialogue caption or recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the text display added to the program push of the REC OTR button Game mode Automatically sets external input e 1 Year 8 events including Daily and Weekly mode and allows TV VCR display to be suitable Timer Recording The built in timer allows you to for use with TV games record up to 8 programs at different times on dif e Auto power on and off system Automatically ferent channels up to 1 year in advance The Daily turns on the TV VCR when you insert the cassette timer allows recordings to be made of daily broad turns off after auto rewind and ejects when the casts and the Weekly timer allows recording to be beginning of the tape is reached made once a week up to the end
9. E gt 34 u x 3 CJ Ca 15 Ce C7 Ce Ce D Co G100 16 DISPLAY fur 17 8 Play gt 4 REW FFWD gt re E cs REC V SPEED PAUSESTI 11 T 18 S GE us o a 20 12 34 5 6 78910111213 14 VIDEO input jack Connect to the video output jack of your video camera or another VCR AUDIO input jack Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment video camera or another VCR POWER button Press to turn TV VCR on and off Press to activate timer recording VOLUME A V buttons Adjust the volume level CHANNEL A V buttons Press to select the desired channels for viewing or recording You may display the main menu on the TV screen by pressing repeatedly this button on the TV VCR TRACKING function Press to minimize video noise lines or dots on screen during playback mode See page 21 Remote Sensor Window Receives the infrared signals from the remote control STOP button Press to stop the tape motion EJECT button Press in the Stop mode to remove tape from TV VCR Vv button Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu e Press to enter digits when setting program for example setting clock or timer program EN 9103 REAR VIEW DUAL wd ie 8 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback mode Rewind Search lt
10. button Press to select a mode from a particular menu for example LANGUAGE or USER S SET UP 9 PLAY button Press to begin playback A button Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu e Press to enter digits when setting program for example setting clock or timer program 10 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode Forward Search gt button e When setting program for example setting clock or timer program press to determine your selec tion and proceed to the next step you want to input Press to determine setting modes from on screen menu Press to select a mode from a particular menu for example LANGUAGE or USER S SET UP 11 REC button Press for manual recording OTR button Activates One Touch Recording only on the TV VCR 12 RECORD indicator Flashes during recording Lights up in the Stand by mode for Timer Recording 13 EARPHONE jack Connects to earphones not supplied for personal listening The size of jack is 1 8 monaural 3 5mm 14 Cassette compartment 15 Number buttons Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording To select channels from 1 to 9 first press the 0 button and then 1 to 9 26 27 100 button When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99 press this button first then press the last two digits To select channel 125 first press the 100
11. tions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the man ufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care PORTABLE CART WARNING Me S3126N Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 9 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV VCR and to protect it from overheat ing and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV VCR on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This TV VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This TV VCR should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 Power Sources This TV VCR should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For TV VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This TV VCR 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 yo
12. 29 EN 9103 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV VCR locate the PROBLEM in the left column below Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem No power Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet Make sure the power is turned on No picture and sound Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet Check antenna connection Let the TV VCR program its tuner memory TV VCR Adjust picture controls No sound or poor sound Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit e Press the MUTE button to restore sound Timer recording is not possible e Make sure the timer recording is set correctly e Make sure the power is off Make sure the TV VCR clock is set correctly hole with plastic tape or V button on the TV VCR e Head cleaning may be necessary Refer to AUTO HEAD playback CLEANING on page 29 No operation by infrared Remote e Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet Control Check batteries in remote control when making a copy of a video tape copy guard protection CLOSED CAPTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE REMEDY My TV VCR is showing captions You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by the that are misspelled closed captioning production company may pass through uncorrected A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words because
13. 5 40PM CH2 COUNT 0 12 34 Counter remains Clock amp Channel remains When the Closed Caption mode is ON e The On Screen Display disappear after 5 seconds e This is true even if the MUTE button is pressed or the PAUSE STILL button is pressed while record ing OFF mode Clock Counter mode COUNT 0 12 34 SPECIAL FEATURES DEGAUSSING AUTO REWIND EJECT Magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the color of the TV picture If this happens move this unit away from the appli ance If the color is still not correct disconnect power cord from AC outlet then reconnect it after 30 minutes REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours minutes and seconds The displayed time will not change on a blank tape or blank portions on the tape The indication will appear when the tape has rewound further than 0 00 00 on the tape counter When the end of a tape is reached during record ing playback or fast forward the tape will auto matically rewind to the beginning After rewinding finishes the TV VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off e This function is operative when Repeat Play is set to the OFF position e The tape will not auto rewind during timer record ing or One Touch Recording 16 EN 9103 TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM PICTURE CONTROL 1 Turn on the TV VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR 2 S
14. CH8 ADD DELETE 4 Delete or add it from into memory Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button The channel number changes to light red The channel is deleted from memory To delete another channel repeat steps 3 and 4 If you press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button again the channel is memorized again Added channel Light blue Deleted channel Light red 5 Exit the channel setup mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to returns to TV mode NOTE To confirm that channel s has been deleted or added press the CHANNEL A or W button Ie EN 9103 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Make sure e Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR MENU 1 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the PLAY A or STOP W but owe Sero ton to point to CHANNEL SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH UP ZERO RETURN Then press the FFWD button TIME SEARCH 2 Begin auto preset Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to AUTO PRESET Then press the FFWD button The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area CHANNEL SET UP ADD DELETE CH TV gt AUTO PRESET 3 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel SELECTING THE LANGUAGE Make sure e Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR NOTE This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source 1 Sel
15. TV 14 or TV MA Press the STOP w or PLAY A button to select D Suggestive Dialog L Coarse Language 2 E S Sexual Situation or s V Violence Then press the FFWD button to select BLOCK or VIEW Note When you select TV MA D does not appear on the TV screen The sub ratings which set to BLOCK appears next to the rat wee ing category in the TV RATING Mew mS o E o oo AS BLOCK BLOCK Bioes menu LS BLOC 4 Exit the V Chip setting mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode EN 9103 MPAA RATING SET UP Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on 1 Select V CHIP SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP W but gt VH SET LANGUAGE ENGLISH MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING ton to point to V CHIP SET UP Znopertinn Then press the FFWD button 2 Select MPAA RATING C Mum Press the PLAY A or STOP W but meme ton to point to MPAA RATING Then press the FFWD button Vee 3 Select your desired item Press the PLAY A or STOP w but T ton to point to your desired item f s MEW Then press the FFWD button to X Broc select BLOCK or VIEW General Audience Parental Guidance suggested Unsuitable for children under 13 R Restricted under 17 requires accompa nying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one under
16. be set once But it can be done again if the clock s time has become incorrect for some reason If the TV VCR is connected directly to a cable converter box or satellite box the local PBS station must be selected on the cable box itself and the TV VCR must be set to the output channel of the cable converter box or satellite box usually chan nel 3 or 4 to be able to set up or correct the clock automatically If you do not know what your local PBS station is then follow Manual Clock Settings on page 15 The TV VCR cannot control the channels of the cable converter box or satellite box 1 Select SETTING CLOCK Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP wW but ton to point to SETTING CLOCK Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 4 2 Set AUTO CLOCK to ON Press the RFWD or REW 4 button repeatedly until ON appears SETTING CLOCK gt AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET D S T OFF 3 Enter the channel number for the PBS station Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to AUTO CLOCK CH Then press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button until the channel number for your local PBS station appears If you do not know the PBS channel number leave it set to AUTO which is located before 2 The TV VCR
17. but ton on the remote control to return to TV mode WHEN THE CLOSED CAPTION MODE IS ON The On Screen Display will disappear after 5 sec onds This is also true when the MUTE button is pressed and when the PAUSE STILL button is pressed while recording e If there is a power failure of any kind the unit will retain its memory for this feature 18 EN 9103 V CHIP SET UP V CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV V CHIP reads the ratings for programming except for news and sports programs unedited movies on premium cable channels and Emergency Broadcast System signals then denies access to programming if the program s rating meets the limitations you select In this case PROTECTED PROGRAM by message appears on the TV screen To block ratings follow the steps below Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA or according to the Television Parental Guidelines In order to block any inappropriate programming set your limits in both places MPAA RATING and TV RATING TV RATING SET UP Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on 1 Select V CHIP SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP w but 1S SET UF ton to point to V CHIP SET UP rok oL Then press the FFWD button TME SEARCH MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP TIME SEARCH
18. button then press 2 and 5 16 MENU button Press to display the main menu on the TV screen 17 DISPLAY button Display the counter or the cur rent channel number and current time on the TV screen See page 16 18 SPEED button Press to choose the desired recording speed SP SLP 19 T PROG CLEAR button Press to cancel a setting of timer program See page 27 COUNTER RESET button Press to reset counter to 0 00 00 20 GAME button Sets the game mode and external input mode at the same time See page 17 21 TIME SEARCH button Press to activate Time Search mode 22 PAUSE STILL button Press to temporarily stop the tape during the recording or to view a still pic ture during playback 23 MUTE button Mutes the sound Press it again to resume sound 24 CHANNEL RETURN button Press to go back to the previously viewed channel For example pressing this button once will change channel dis play from 3 present channel to 10 previously viewed channel and pressing it a second time will return from 10 to 3 25 WAKE UP SLEEP button Sets the Wake up or Sleep Timer See page 28 and 29 26 Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet 120V 60Hz 27 ANT terminal Connect to an antenna or cable system 9 EN 9103 PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS VHF UHF COMBINED ANTENNA The VHF UHF Rod Antenna supplied with 13 inch model only is detachable Insert the stem of the antenna into the
19. hole on the upper back portion of the TV VCR Connect the VHF UHF Rod Antenna or VHF UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT termi nal of the TV VCR as shown in the diagram below For the best reception fully extend the VHF UHF Rod Antenna and make the necessary adjustments Avoid touching the top section when adjusting NOTE Before plugging the Rod antenna into antenna termi nal check that the pin is not bent If it is bent straighten the pin as illustrated then plug the pin into antenna terminal Bent pin Se ee A Sil L c Cable Plug Needs to be straightened Straight pin Rod Antenna VHF UHF Antenna Supplied with Not supplied 13 model l P mm d 5v NOTE The connection of an indoor antenna may not always give acceptable TV reception VHF UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna VHF Antenna Not supplied UHF Antenna Not supplied VHF UHF Combiner Not supplied lat twin lead cable fee gt j a 2 CABLE WITHOUT CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER BOX Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV VCR without a converter box By using this connection you can 1 Use the TV VCR remote to select channels 2 Program one or more unscrambled channels for Automatic Timer Recording
20. in mind when selecting a place for its installation e Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat e Avoid dusty or humid places e Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventila tion holes e Install unit in a horizontal position e Avoid locations subject to strong vibration Do not place the TV VCR near strong magnetic fields Avoid moving TV VCR to locations where temper ature differences are extreme CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC wall outlet Grasp it by the plug e If by accident water is spilled on your unit unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV VCR cassette holder Do no
21. is designed to provide error free closed captions from high quality antenna cable and VCR signals Conversely poor quality signals are likely to result in caption errors or no captions at all Common signal conditions which may cause captions errors are listed below e Automobile ignition noise e Electric motor brush noise e Weak snowy reception on TV screen e Multiplex signal reception displaying picture ghosts or airplane flutter e Playback of poorly recorded or worn VCR tapes NOTE If the TV VCR displays a black box on the TV screen this means that the TV VCR is set to the TEXT mode To clear screen select CAP TIONI CAPTION2 or OFF Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on 1 Select CAPTION Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP W but ton to point to CAPTION MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING Cl IN LOCK TIME SEARCH 2 Select your desired caption menu Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button until your desired caption menu appears CAPTION 1 CAPTION TEXT1 or TEXT2 TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION CAPTION1 ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 3 Exit the caption setting mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode TO CANCEL THE CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM Repeat steps 1 and 2 select OFF using the FFWD or REW 4 button Press the MENU
22. option the exchange of any Home Entertainment product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS This warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase at retail Therefore the owner must provide a copy of the original dated bill of sale No warranty service will be performed without a bill of sale Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibility of the owner WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty is extended to SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada This warranty shall not apply to appearance or accessory items including but not limited to cabinet cabinet parts batteries connecting cables tapes This warranty shall in addition not apply to cleaning video audio heads pinch rollers tape transport system damages due to handling transportation unpacking set up installation customer adjustments that are covered in the instruction book repair or replacement of parts supplied by other than the SYLVANIA authorized service depot any malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from abnormal environmental conditions improper unauthorized service improper maintenance modifications or repair by the consumer abuse misuse neglect accident fire flood or other Acts o
23. the sleep timer setting MAINTENANCE CABINET CLEANING Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the TV VCR with a soft cloth immersed in luke warm water and wrung dry e Never use a solvent or alcohol Do not spray insec ticide liquid near the TV VCR Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces AUTO HEAD CLEANING Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette so you can see a clear picture e Playback picture may become blurred of interrupt ed while the TV program reception is clear Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem If a streaky or snowy picture appears during play back the video heads in your TV VCR may need to be cleaned 1 Please visit your local Audio Video store and pur chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner 2 If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the prob lem please call our help line at 1 800 287 4871 to locate an Authorized Service Center NOTES e Remember to read the instructions included with the video head cleaner before use Clean video heads only when problems occur SERVICING e Should your TV VCR become inoperative do not try to correct the problem by yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside Turn off unplug the power cord and please call our help line at 1 800 287 4871 to locate an Authorized Service Center
24. w but ton to point to D S T Then press the FFWD or REW lt button until ON appears SETTING CLOCK AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET gt DST ON 3 Exit the Daylight Saving Time mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode TO CANCEL THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Repeat steps 1 to 2 select OFF using the FFWD gt or REW lt 4 button then press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode S13 EN 9103 CLOCK SET UP AUTO MANUAL Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording If the Public Broadcasting Station PBS is available in your area follow AUTO CLOCK SET TING If it is not follow MANUAL CLOCK SET TING AUTO CLOCK SETTING You can have the TV VCR set the clock automatical ly by using the Public Broadcasting Station PBS channel in your area Once you have set the clock by using the following procedure the TV VCR will automatically monitor the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBS station in your area using a new service called Extended Data Service XDS Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on e Confirm that the antenna connections are correct e The cable converter box must be turned on if your TV VCR is connected directly to it See NOTES e The channel is properly set in advance See page 13 NOTES e Auto clock setting only needs to
25. 17 admitted X Mature audience only e When you select the rating category and turn it BLOCK the higher rating will turn BLOCK automatically Also the lower rating will turn VIEW automatically e When you turn G to VIEW the all ratings will turn to VIEW automatically 4 Exit the V Chip setting mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode 20 EN 9103 PLAYBACK NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on 7 Insert a prerecorded tape If the erase protection tab has been removed the TV VCR will start playback automatically 2 To begin playback Press the PLAY button PLAY gt 3 To stop playback STOP Press the STOP button when play back is completed TRACKING ADJUSTMENT e Tracking adjustment will be set automatically Digital Tracking function when you start play back However when playing pre recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own noise lines black and white streaks may appear on the play back picture If this occurs you can adjust the tracking control manually by pressing the CHAN NEL A or W button until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again 2 Press it again and the TV VCR will now search in super high speed in the LP SLP modes only NOTE Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode will display a noise bar on the TV screen and t
26. 19 inch in line gun 90 deflection tube NTSC M Closed caption system 15 119 FCC Video Heads Tape width Tape speed SP LP SLP Tuner channel TV VHF Low TV VHF High TV UHF CATV VHF MID band SUPER band HYPER band Terminals Antenna input Video input Audio input Earphone CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display CATV channel TV Display Rotary two head 1 2 inch 33 40mm sec 16 67mm sec 11 12mm sec 2 6 7 13 14 69 5A AS5 A1 A I J W W 1 W 84 VHF UHF 75 ohms unbalanced RCA connector x 1 RCA connector x 1 1 8 monaural 3 5 mm ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Video input level Audio input level Video S N ratio Audio S N ratio 0 5 2 0Vp p 15dBs More than 46dB More than 43dB OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 13 inch model Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions Weight 19 inch model Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions Weight AC 120V 60Hz 65W H 15 3 8 389mm W 14 1 2 367mm D 14 7 8 377mm 23 1 Ibs 10 5kg AC 120V 60Hz 80W H 17 3 8 439mm W 19 3 8 491mm D 18 3 4 475mm 43 0 Ibs 19 5kg Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without our legal obligation e If there is a discrepanc
27. NU button on the remote control 3 Confirm TIMER PROGRAMMING is pointed 4 Press the FFWD button The details of pro grams appear on the TV screen 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Make sure the channel you want to record is prop erly set in advance e t is not necessary to press the RECORD button for timer recording Recording begins automatically at the Start time If you are recording using a Timer mode you may not operate the unit manually e The erase prevention tab on the cassette must be in place or you must put tape over the hole e If the erase prevention tab is removed the cassette will be ejected when the POWER button is pressed to off e If the tape runs out before the end time the TV VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediate ly and the tape will be ejected AUTO RETURN With this feature after timer recording is finished the beginning of the recorded program s can be searched for automatically 1 Select USER S SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP but de ton to point to USER S SET UP RS Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER HE CONTROL CLOCI 2 Set AUTO RETURN to ON Press the PLAY A or STOP W but ton to point to AUTO RETURN Press the FFWD or REW 4 S535 y button until ON appears Then press the MENU button on the remo
28. R 6 Begin playback of the tape in the source Playing VCR or camcorder NOTE For best results during dubbing use the TV VCR s front panel controls whenever possible The remote control might affect the source Playing VCR s playback operation 25 EN 9103 TIMER AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the TV VCR to start and end a record ing while you are away You can set 8 programs to record on specific days daily or weekly within a 1 year period In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE July 5th 2002 SETTING TIME from 7 30PM to 8 50PM CHANNEL CH61 TAPE SPEED SP Make sure e If a cable box or satellite box is connected with the TV VCR you will be limited to record only one channel And the channel selector on the TV VCR must be selected to the output channel of the boxes CH 3 or CH 4 and then the actual channel to be recorded must be selected on the boxes Clock must be set to the correct time and date before setting the timer TV VCR power must be turn on to program it 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 The channel you want to record is properly set in advance See page 13 Avoid over lap of programs There is a chance that a program will not be record ed when programs overlap e The program with an earlier start has priority Once th
29. Repeat Play mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV VCR f the Rental mode is set ON the RENTAL PLAY P display has priority TO CANCEL THE REPEAT PLAY MODE Repeat steps 1 and 2 select OFF using the FFWD or REW lt button on the remote control Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode If there is a power failure of any kind the unit will retain its memory for this feature 22 EN 9103 SEARCH Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on nsert a tape ZERO RETURN This function allows you to search easily a beginning point that you want to review by rewinding or fast forwarding NOTE Zero Return WILL NOT work on a blank tape or a blank portion of a tape 1 Stop a tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review 2 Reset the counter to 0 00 00 Press the COUNTER RESET button repeatedly 3 Begin recording or playback Press the RECORD or PLAY button Press the STOP button when recording or playback is completed 4 To activate ZERO RETURN mode Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP w but Li ton to point to ZERO RETURN Wee Then press the FFWD button The counter will appear on the TV screen The tape will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0 00 00 TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quick ly advance th
30. STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR or the remote control This will delete the selected time EN 9103 RECORDING Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on nsert 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 NOTE This unit will ONLY record and view the same channel NORMAL RECORDING SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING You can ONLY watch the same TV program that is being recorded 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press the number buttons on the CH 10 remote control or the CHANNEL A or V button Remember If the TV VCR is con nected to a cable box or satellite box the TV VCR must be on CH3 or CH4 then the channel to be recorded must be selected on the cable box or satellite box iR mesdblustepsupEsd Select the tape speed Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP SLP 4 Stop recording Press the STOP button when recording is completed 3 Begin recording Press the RECORD button 24 Press the PAUSE STILL button to temporarily stop recording Press the PAUSE STILL or RECORD button to resume record ing sP NOTES e After five minutes the TV VCR will automatically switch to the Recording mode to prevent tape dam age e If CLOSED CAPTION ON is selected the On Screen Display will appear for 5 seconds then dis appear PAUSE
31. TIME 12 00AM EN 9103 3 Set wake up time Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until to point to TIME Press the FFWD or REW 4 button until your desired wake up time appears Each additional push will increase or decrease the time by 10 minutes TIMER gt TIME 112 00 M WAKE UP ON OFF ON TV TAPE TV 4 Exit the Wake Up Timer setting Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode TO CANCEL THE WAKE UP TIMER Press the WAKE UP SLEEP button on the remote control once and confirm ON OFF is pointed Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button until OFF appears SLEEP TIMER The Sleep Timer function turns off the TV VCR without using the POWER button after a desired period of time NOTE e This function does not operate during Recording mode 1 Select SLEEP TIMER Press the WAKE UP SLEEP button on the remote control until SLEEP TIMER appears 2 Set sleep time Press the PLAY A STOP w FFWD or REW lt 4 button until your desired sleep time appears Each additional push will increase the time by 30 minutes up to 120 minutes Press the MENU button on the remote control to exit the Sleep Timer setting SLEEP TIMER 2 00 TO CANCEL THE SLEEP TIMER Press the WAKE UP SLEEP button on the remote control until SLEEP TIMER appears To view the time left for sleep timer press the WAKE UP SLEEP button twice then press the MENU button on the remote control to exit
32. TOP w but ton to point to MANUAL CLOCK SET Then press the FFWD button 3 Select the month Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until your desired month appears Example May 05 Then press the FFWD button SETTING CLOCK AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO gt MANUAL CLOCK SET DST OFF MANUAL CLOCK SET HOUR MINUTE 4 Select the day Press the PLAY A or STOP but ton until your desired day appears Example Ist 01 Then press the FFWD button 5 Select the year Press the PLAY A or STOP W but ton until your desired year appears Example 2002 Then press the FFWD button MANUAL CLOCK SET HOUR MINUTE MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 05 01 WED 2002 HOUR MINUTE 15 In the example below the clock is to be set to DATE May Ist 2002 SETTING TIME 5 40PM 6 Select the hour Press the PLAY A or STOP W but ton until your desired hour appears Example 5 PM Then press the FFWD button aaa N MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 05 01 WED 2002 HOUR MINUTE 05 PM w F MANUAL CLOCK SET 7 Select the minute Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until the desired minute appears Example 40 MONTH DAY YEAR 05 01 WED 2002 HOUR MINUTE 05 40 PM _ Mai 8 Start the clock Press the MENU button on the remote control Although seconds are not displayed they be
33. UP FOR USE 12 CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 12 DELETING OR ADDING CHANNEL 12 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN 13 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 13 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME 13 CLOCK SET UP AUTO MANUAL 14 E ON SCREEN DISPLAY 16 B SPECIAL FEATURES 16 DEGAUSSING esee 16 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER 16 AUTO REWIND EJECT 0 16 B TV OPERATION eee 17 WATCHING A TV PROGRAM 17 GAME MODE eeee ence ees 17 PICTURE CONTROL sees 17 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM 18 V CHIP SET UP snein Res 19 A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING B PLAYBACK eene 21 NORMAL PLAYBACK 21 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 21 PICTURE SEARCH 04 21 STILL PICTURE RR oe daw new idka 21 NOISE CANCEL in the Still mode 21 VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL 21 B SPECIAL PLAYBACK 22 RENTALPLAYBACK ssse 22 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK 22 B SEARCH eee n B RI 23 ZERO RETURN 0 0 00 e eee eee 23 TIME SEARCH 0 00 00 00 000 23 B RECORDING eens 24 NORMAL RECORDING sess 24 SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING 00 002 ee eee 24 OTR One Touch Recording 25 COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE Requires a VCR or camcorder
34. between standard TV channels and cable channels e If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE presetting the tuner you must press the MENU button on the remote control To preset the tuner again see CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN on page 13 The TV VCR may recognize TV channels to be CATV channels by the receiving conditions In this case try auto preset again in the fine receiving conditions SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN AIS gt AUTO PRESET 5 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel If you want to recall the selected channels you can select the desired channel directly with the remote control number buttons or CHANNEL A or W button The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory Of course you can add the deleted channel into the memory again 1 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press the MENU button on the MENU remote control PICTURE CONTROL S Press the PLAY A or STOP w but Ssensserur pg point to CHANNEL SET SARTON on Then press the FFWD button 2 Select ADD DELETE CH Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to ADD DELETE CH Press the FFWD button CHANNEL SET UP gt ADD DELETE CH TV AUTO PRESET 3 Enter the desired channel number Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until your desired channel num ber appears You can also use the 08 number buttons or the CHANNEL A Y button to enter it Example
35. cable box or satellite box 2 Select the tape speed Press the SPEED button to select the desired tape speed SP SLP OTR 2 30 3 Begin OTR Press the REC OTR button on the TV VCR as many times as needed The recording length will be deter mined by the number of times you press the REC OTR button Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes It is set up to 8 hours Push es Display Recording length 1 push normal recording 2 pushes 30 minutes 60 minutes 0 30 1 00 3 pushes 4 Y 4 17 pushes 8 00 480 minutes COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE Requires a VCR or camcorder You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment WARNING Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws Connect your TV VCR and a Source Playing VCR using the following diagram The TV VCR Ex Source playing VCR or camcorder Audio Video adapter cable not supplied 1 Insert a pre recorded video cassette into the Source Playing VCR or camcorder 2 Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to record over into the TV VCR s cassette compart ment 3 Press the SPEED button on remote control for the TV VCR to select the desired recording speed SP SLP 4 Press the CHANNEL A or W button on the TV VCR until AUX appears on the screen 5 Press the RECORD button on the TV VC
36. e 8 PM for 8 50PM 77 Then press the FFWD button Ld TIMER PROGRAMMING BEGIN END 8 Set end minute Press the PLAY A or STOP W but c vare ton until the desired minute es appears Example 50 for Pe T 8 50PM uS E Then press the FFWD button 9 Set the tape speed Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until the desired tape speed appears Example SP TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END 10 Finish setting the program Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button The program is now completed e To set another program repeat steps 2 to 10 e Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode 11 Set the timer Press the POWER button to set automatic timer recording The TIMER REC indicator lights up e You must turn off the TV VCR to activate automat ic timer recording If power is not turned off and you continue watch ing TV TIMER REC STANDBY starts flashing on the TV screen 2 minutes before the programmed start time lt 9 TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION To shift the time schedule of an automatic timer recording 1 Press the POWER button 2 Repeat step 1 on page 26 3 Press the RECORD button and select the desired program using the PLAY A or STOP w button 4 Press the RECORD button again Each additional push will shift forward the begin end time for recording by 10 minutes When the recording is already in progress each additional p
37. e earliest program finishes the overlapping programs will begin recording in sequence e The illustration below demonstrates the sequence of recordings Program 1 10 00AM 11 00AM Program 2 9 00AM 10 00AM Program 3 9 30AM 12 00PM Recording Sequence n 1 H i i 1 1 1 10 00AM 11 00AM 12 00PM Hecord ng period is SHADED Program 1 i 10 00AM 11 00AM Program 2 9 00AM 10 00AM Program 3 9 30AM 12 00PM 1 9 00AM 1 Select TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the MENU button on the remote control Confirm TIMER PROGRAMMING is pointed by pressing the PLAY A button MENU And press the FFWD button e If you have not yet set the clock 5 PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL CLOCK SET S SET appears If so follow stops 3 to canon ior 8 on page 15 Then set the timer V E stanon recording UP ENGLISH F 2 Select your desired program position 1 8 Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to select the desired program position Then press the FFWD button TIMER PROGRAMMING BEGIN END CH DATE 3 Set the channel number Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until the desired channel num ber appears Example CH61 Then press the FFWD button Remember If the TV VCR is connected to a cable box or satellite box the TV VCR must be on CH3 or CH4 then the channel to be recorded is selected on the cable box or satellite box TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END 4 S
38. e power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV VCR c If the TV VCR has been exposed to rain or water d If the TV VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV VCR to its normal operation e If the TV VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way When the TV VCR exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same character istics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock injury to persons or other haz ards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV VCR ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV VCR is in proper operating condition 22 Heat This TV VCR product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat EN 9103 PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV VCR keep the following
39. e tape to your desired position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you want to skip NOTES e Time Search can be set up to a maximum of 9 hours 50 minutes 9 50 by 10 minutes at a time MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING UP ENGLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH E This function will not operate in recording mode e This function is not operative when a cassette tape is not inserted in the TV VCR In the example below To watch a program after 2 hour 50 minutes from the present position in either direction 1 Insert a tape 2 Select TIME SEARCH mode Press the TIME SEARCH button with each push it will increase by 10 minute OR Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to TIME SEARCH Zw Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING E ITROL ING CLOCI 3 Enter your desired time Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until your desired time appears Example 2 50 stands for 2 hours 50 minutes If you wish to cancel the Time Search at this point press the MENU button on the remote control TIME SEARCH 2 50 4 Begin Time Search By pressing the REW lt 4 or FFWD button the TV VCR will rewind or fast forward to the specified point The time counts down as the searching progresses When 0 00 is reached the tape will start playback automatically TO CANCEL THE TIME SEARCH at this point Press the
40. ect LANGUAGE a Press the MENU button on the MO eg remote control NE Sn Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ureu a ton to point to LANGUAGE TIME SEARCH 2 Select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS Select ENGLISH or FRANCAIS French using the FFWD or REW lt 4 button 3 Exit the Language mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode NOTE If for some reason the menu is in French press the MENU button on the remote control press the PLAY A button to point to LANGAGE FRANCAIS then press the FFWD button then press the MENU button on the remote control DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Select this feature and the TV VCR s clock automati cally will advance one hour in April then reverse one hour in October When Daylight Saving Time is ON the clock will change automatically as follows e First Sunday of April At 2 AM the clock imme diately changes to 3 AM Any timer programming you have set to occur between 2 AM and 3 AM will not record e Last Sunday of October At 2 AM the clock immediately changes to 1 AM Make sure e Press the POWER button to turn on the TV VCR 1 Select SETTING CLOCK Press the MENU button on the MENU remote control PICTURE CONTROL Press the PLAY A or STOP w but USERS SETUP ton to point to SETTING CARTON Qi id CLOCK TIME SEARCH Then press the FFWD button 2 Set D S T Daylight Saving Time to ON Press the PLAY A or STOP
41. elect once every day or weekly recording For once recording Press the PLAY A up button until the desired date appears Example 7 05 for July 5th Then press the FFWD but ton TIMER PROGRAMMING BEGIN END CH DATE For every day recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every day Example Monday through Sunday Press the STOP w down button until EVRY DAY appears Then press the FFWD but ton TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END For weekly recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Example every Monday TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the STOP w down button until EVRY and your desired or a Becr day of the week appear together is Then press the FFWD but ton gt G EVRY MON peer i 296 EN 5 Set beginning hour Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until the desired hour appears Example 7 PM for 7 30PM Then press the FFWD button TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END dec ds mx A Dae sue He ee p 61 7 05 FRI 2 de eem EM AMENS ien EE 6 Set beginning minute Press the PLAY A or STOP W but oos sew oo ton until the desired minute pepe eo ee appears Example 30 for Pai mcr 7 30PM T Then press the FFWD button TIMER PROGRAMMING 7 Set end hour Press the PLAY A or STOP W but d ton until the desired hour appears IARE Exampl
42. elect the channel number Press the CHANNEL A or W button to select your desired channel number or press the number buttons on the remote control Remember If the TV VCR is connected to a cable box or satellite box the TV VCR must be on CH3 or CHA then the channel to be viewed must be selected on the cable box or satellite box 3 Adjust sound Press the VOLUME A or V button to adjust the volume VOLUME 20 ZW 108 7 0 00 This function enables you to decrease the TV screen contrast and making it suitable for use with a TV GAME NOTE This function can not be set during recording Press the GAME button on the GAME remote control GAME appears on the screen When you press the GAME button e The TV VCR comes on automatically if it is off e The TV VCR will be in external input mode auto matically TO CANCEL THE GAME MODE Press the GAME button or CHANNEL A or W but ton on the remote control 217 The TV VCR s picture controls BRIGHT CON TRAST COLOR TINT and SHARPNESS are preset to factory specifications Although they are usually the best you may need to make some further adjustments for a natural looking image NOTES e Procedures must be followed within 5 seconds or the Picture Control mode will be cancelled e When setting the Picture Control the Game mode will be cancelled Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on 1 Select PICTURE CONTROL Press the MENU button on t
43. eriods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the TV VCR due to lightning and power line surges 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall 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 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this TV VCR through openings as they may touch dan gerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV VCR 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to danger ous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to quali fied service personnel GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 gt lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this TV VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per sonnel under the following conditions a When th
44. f God and incorrect line voltage This Home Entertainment product is only warranted to the original retail purchaser This warranty becomes void in the event of commercial or rental use This warranty becomes void in the event serial numbers are altered defaced or removed SYLVANIA reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and SYLVANIA neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of this product In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control The purchaser may have other rights under existing provincial or federal laws and where any terms of this warranty are prohibited by such laws they are deemed null and void but the remainder of the warranty shall remain in effect HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Should this product require service you may obtain specific information on how to obtain service by contacting the SYLVANIA Dealer from whom this product was purchased or by contacting us directly SONIGEM SERVICE 300 Alden Road Markham Ontario L3R 4C1 PHONE 905 940 5089 FAX
45. finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In this mode the sound will be muted 1 You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the FFWD or REW button in the SP LP SLP modes In the Pause Still mode only when the picture begins to vibrate vertically stabilize the picture by pressing the CHANNEL A or W button NOTE If there are video noise lines on the screen reposition or reduce them Refer to NOISE CANCEL 21 EN 9103 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on nsert a prerecorded tape Before playback follow steps below RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as rented tapes 1 Select USER S SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control SETTING CLOCK Press the PLAY A or STOP W but VHI SET r4 ET ton to point to USER S SET UP CAPTION OFF Then press the FFWD button M MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING EC OL 2 Set RENTAL to ON Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to RENTAL Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button until ON appears USER S SET UP M RENTAL Ol REPEAT PLAY OF i AUTO RETURN OFF 3 Exit the Rental setting Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to the TV mode 4 Start playback Press the PLAY button to start playback RENTAL PLAY gt appea
46. gin counting from 00 when you press the MENU button on the remote control Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time NOTE When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 3 seconds you may have to reset the clock 5 40 PM TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 2 Select where you want to change using the FFWD or REW lt 4 button 3 Enter correct numbers using the PLAY A or STOP button 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to start the clock PLEASE NOTE If there is no local PBS station in your area or on your cable system select AUTO CLOCK and press the FFWD or REW lt button to turn OFF this function Then you can manually adjust the clock EN 9103 ON SCREEN DISPLAY To check the Counter Clock and Channel number on the TV screen press the DISPLAY button on the remote control Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control the TV screen will change as fol lows When the Closed Caption mode is OFF OFF mode Counter mode After 5 seconds only the counter remains To clear it press the DISPLAY button Clock mode After 5 seconds only the clock and the channel number remain To clear them press the DIS PLAY button Counter mode Clock mode STOP i STOP 5 40PM CH2 SP COUNT 0 12 34 i SP A i 2 1 After 5 seconds gt After 5 seconds
47. he remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP w but vs SET UP ton to point to PICTURE CON SIN OF TROL TIME SEARCH Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING gt PICTURE CONTROL 2 Select item you want to adjust Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until desired control is dis played BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS BRIGHT Oo0o00000s8o0000000 3 Adjust the picture control Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button to adjust to your desired level REW RFWD BRIGHT to decrease to increase brightness brightness to decrease to increase contrast contrast to pale to brilliant CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS to purple to green to soft to clear If there is a power failure of any kind the unit will retain its memory for this feature EN 9103 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM You can view specially labeled cc TV programs movies news pre recorded tapes with either a dia logue caption or text display CAPTION mode By choosing the caption mode you can watch dramas movies and news while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news TEXT mode By choosing the text mode you can watch half screen text information if you want 1 2 You may get these captions or text information by selecting either 1 or 2 Caption 2 is used usually for a second language if available NOTE Not all programs are broadcast with closed captions Your television
48. he pic ture may revert to Black and White This is normal 3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the TV screen during playback the Still mode Press the PAUSE STILL button during playback Only tapes recorded in the SLP mode will show the least amount of lines Press the PLAY button to return to playback NOTES e Usually there will be video noise lines black and white streaks or dots on the screen This is normal If the tape was originally recorded in SP or LP mode the still picture will be black and white in addition to the noise lines This is not a fault of the machine but is a by product of the technology involved in producing a TV VCR with 2 video heads If it is left in the Pause mode for more than five minutes the TV VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode NOISE CANCEL in the Still mode This feature allows you to reposition or reduce the noise lines of a still picture Press the PAUSE STILL button so that the noise lines change position on the Screen so you can see the picture in its entirety with out distracting noise lines NOTE This feature can be activated ONLY when viewing a tape recorded in the SLP mode If the tape was originally recorded in the SP or LP mode the still picture may revert to black and white in addition to the noise bars This is normal PICTURE SEARCH VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL This feature is very useful in
49. ion as shown Push in gently but continuously on the center back of the cassette until it is drawn into the TV VCR The TV VCR will automatically turn on CORRECT REMOVING A CASSETTE 1 In the Stop mode press the EJECT button on the remote control or press the STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR The cassette will eject 2 Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment 3 Store the cassette in its case as shown ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with plastic tape Plastic Tape EN 9103 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS This manual covers 13 and 19 The operation of the two models are exactly the same except the appearance 19 model is illustrated in this manual NOTE We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit In this case please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control TV VCR FRONT PANEL OOOO0O00000000000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOO lOOO00COOOOOOOOO0O O o o Q Q OO REMOTE CONTROL T Ll
50. of the normal time available for editing the captions My TV VCR will not show the text Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue in its entirety or there is a delay of are common for live broadcast Most captioning production companies what is being said can display a dialogue to a maximum of 220 words per minute If a dialogue exceeds that rate selective editing is used to insure that the captions remain up to date with the current TV screen dialogue My captions are scrambled with Interference caused by building power lines thunderstorms etc white boxes on the TV screen may cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear My program guide listed a TV show Broadcasters may at times use a time compression process to speed as being closed captioned but none up the actual program so that additional advertising time can be of the captions were displayed given Since the decoder cannot read the compressed information captions will be lost My prerecorded video tape does not The video tape was either an illegal copy or the tape duplicating show any captions The tape box company accidentally left out the captioning signals during the mentions it being closed captioned copying process My TV screen shows a black box You are in the TEXT mode Select CAPTION mode to CAPTION on certain channels OFF 230 EN 9103 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CRT Television system 13
51. of the tape Auto rewind when the end of a tape is Auto return After timer recording is finished the reached This function doesn t occur when using TV VCR can return to the beginning of the record timer recording ing e 2 Step picture search operation You can view a e Wake up Sleep timer Allows you to have the video program at a high speed or super high speed TV VCR automatically turn on or off at a desired in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and time SLP mode For SP mode only high speed Timer Program Extension Allow you to shift the e Three different playback tape speeds SP LP SLP time schedule for automatic timer recording e Two different recording tape speeds SP SLP e V CHIP Enables parents to prevent their children e Auto Head Cleaner Automatically cleans video from watching inappropriate material on TV heads as you insert or remove a cassette SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 2 AA Batteries Rod Antenna 13 inch model only jj PART NO OEMN00673 or OEMNO01755 or OEMNO1599 Remote Control Unit PART NO NO151UD f you need to replace these accessories please refer to the PART NO under the illustrations and call 1 800 287 4871 Depending on your antenna system you may need different types of Combiners Mixer or Separators Splitter Contact your local electronics store for these items We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls Not all of the functions may be cont
52. rolled with a universal remote control If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit In this case please call the manufacturer of the uni versal remote control 6 EN 9103 VIDEO CASSETTE This TV VCR will operate with any cassette that has the mark For best results we VHS recommend the use of high quality tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes PRECAUTIONS e Avoid moisture Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa Before using a tape with these conditions to avoid damage of the tape and your TV VCR wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated e Avoid extreme heat high humidity and magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Do not touch the tape with your fingers TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording select the tape speed from SP mode Standard Play or SLP mode Super Long Play The table below shows the maximum recording play back time using T60 T120 or T160 tapes in each mode Tape Speed Recording Playback Time Type of tape T60 T120 T160 SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2 2 3 hours SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours Note You can play back a tape recorded in LP mode Long Play INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direct
53. rs Once you select the Rental mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV VCR TO CANCEL THE RENTAL MODE Repeat steps 1 and 2 select OFF using the FFWD or REW lt button on the remote control Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode If there is a power failure of any kind the unit will retain its memory for this feature AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The TV VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button ALL REPEAT Repeat playback from the beginning to the end of the tape BLANK REPEAT Repeat playback from the begin ning to a blank part which is blank for more than 10 seconds 1 Select USER S SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ass u osu ton to point to USER S SET UP Zw Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING TIME SEARCH 2 Select ALL or BLANK Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to REPEAT PLAY Press the F FWD or REW 4 button repeatedly until your desired selection ALL or BLANK appears USER S SET UP NTAL OFF REPEAT PLAY ALL AUTORETURN 4OFF 3 Exit the Repeat Play setting Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to the TV mode 4 Start playback Press the PLAY button to start the Repeat Play REPEAT PLAY W appears Once you select the
54. structions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug TV VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning EXCEPTION A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason such as the possi bility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV con verter is not intended to be unplugged by the user for clean ing or any other purpose may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description other wise required in item 5 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this TV VCR near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this TV VCR on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The TV VCR may fall caus ing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufac turer or sold with the TV VCR Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instruc
55. t place anything directly on top of the unit WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity If a tape is played in a TV VCR which has moisture it may damage the tape and TV VCR Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit turn the POWER button on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the unit No other TV VCR has the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a per manent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Serial numbers are not kept on file Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No EN 9103 TABLE OF CONTENTS B IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 B PRECAUTIONS eee 4 LOCATION es iciak hated nadaa Re Red 4 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE seeeeeees 4 WARNING eeeeeeee eh 4 B FEATURES enn 6 B SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 6 B VIDEO CASSETTE 7 E OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 E PREPARATION FOR USE 10 ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS 10 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 11 EXTERNAL INPUT MODE 11 B SET
56. te control to return to TV mode USER S SET UP 28 3 Auto Return will begin When all the timer recordings are completed the TV VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program s NOTE If you press the POWER button while tape is rewinding the Auto Return will stop 4 Watch the recorded program Press the PLAY button TO CANCEL THE AUTO RETURN MODE Repeat steps 1 and 2 select OFF using the F FFWD gt or REW lt 4 button Then press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode If there is a power failure of any kind the unit will retain its memory for this feature WAKE UP TIMER The Wake Up Timer function turns on the TV VCR without using the POWER button after a desired period of time NOTES Use the remote control for this procedure Clock must be set to the correct time before setting the timer e If you want to select TAPE you must insert a cassette tape in the TV VCR The tape will start playback automatically on your desired time 1 Select WAKE UP TIMER Press the WAKE UP SLEEP button on the remote control once and confirm ON OFF is pointed Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 WAKE UP NS ios button until ON appears Me Dein 2 Select TV or TAPE Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton until to point to TV TAPE Press the FFWD or REW lt 4 button and select TV or TAPE WAKE UP ODE ION TIMER TV TAPE TV
57. u are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try revers ing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying par ticular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance EN 9103 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA M LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2898A 13 Outdoor Antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV VCR be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Fig A 14 Lightning For added protection for this TV VCR receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long p
58. ush will shift forward the end time only If you want to cancel while setting press the PAUSE STILL button on the remote control The recording time returns to the original time NOTE When you shift forward the time schedule during recording the recording speed will automati cally be set to the SLP mode 5 Press the RFWD or REW lt 4 button to exit the setting menu Then press the MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode TO CORRECT A PROGRAM e While setting a program press the REW lt 4 but ton to go back one step and enter the correct num bers using the PLAY A or STOP w button After setting a program 1 Press the POWER button 2 Repeat steps 1 2 on page 26 3 Press the FFWD button or press the REW lt d button to go back one step until the part you want to correct begins flashing then make the changes pressing the PLAY A or STOP w but ton 4 Press the POWER button to set automatic timer recording TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING e After setting a program 1 Press the POWER button 2 Repeat steps 1 2 on page 26 and select a program you want to cancel 3 Press the T PROG CLEAR button 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode e While recording is in progress 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR EN 9103 TO CHECK THE BEGIN END TIME 1 Press the POWER button so that the REC indicator goes off 2 Press the ME
59. will search automatically all available chan nels for the local PBS station and will select that channel SETTING CLOCK AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET DST OFF 4 Exit the Auto Clock Setting Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode 5 Turn off the TV VCR Turn the TV VCR off Because the Auto Clock func tions automatically while the TV VCR is off If you choose AUTO e the TV VCR must search until the PBS channel is found It must scan each channel for a couple of seconds to determine if that channel is transmitting the XDS signal if the time that is automatically set by this selected PBS station is incorrect it may not be your local PBS station but one from a different time zone Or there is a case that no channel is broadcasting the XDS signal in your area as shown by no time In these cases you must manually enter the correct local PBS station or set the clock manually and turn off the Auto Clock Setting feature EN 9103 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure e TV VCR power must be turned on 1 Select SETTING CLOCK Press the MENU button on the remote control Press the PLAY A or STOP w but ton to point to SETTING CLOCK Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PI E CONTROL ING CLOCK LANGUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 Select MANUAL CLOCK SET Press the PLAY A or S
60. y between languages the default language will be English CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS If you subscribe to cable TV the channels are displayed as 1 125 Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter number combinations Please check with your local cable company The following is a chart of common cable channel designations 31s EN 9103 SYLVANIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA Home Entertainment product We take pride in the quality of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards We feel confident that in normal use it will provide you with satisfactory performance However should you experience difficulty you are protected under the provisions of this warranty SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship in normal use for the following periods from the date of purchase by the original user and is conditional upon the unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual COLOUR MONITOR VCR COMBO Parts and Labour 1 Year Special Parts Picture Tube 3 Years Parts 1 Year Labour Video Head 6 Months Parts and Labour Remote Control 90 Days Parts and Labour SYLVANIA S obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair including all necessary parts and the cost of the labour connected therewith or at our

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