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14.Lightning — For added protection for this TV/ VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon- nect the antenna or cable system. This will pre- vent 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 cir- cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna sys- tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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 dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or elec- tric 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 dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service — Unplu g this TV/ VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

a.If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the TV/VCR.

b.If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water.

c.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.

d.If the TV/VCR has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

e. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance — 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 manu- facturer, that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards.

21.Safety Check — Upon completion of any ser- vice or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR is in proper operat- ing condition.

22.Heat — This TV/VCR product should be situ- ated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (includ- ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

!

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres- ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im-

!portant operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this

product.

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Contents Color TV with Built-in VHS HQ VCR Important Safeguards and Precautions Fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM General FeaturesTuning Contents Setting/Cancelling the On Timer Using the Sleep Timer Moisture Condensation Remote ControlUsing this Manual Before YOU BeginConnections Connecting the Signal SourceConnecting an Outdoor Antenna Connecting to a Cable SystemConnecting AN External Device Connecting PowerCable Channel Designations Front Panel SetupInstalling Batteries Using the Remote ControlSetting the ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE/CHANNELS/ Clock Auto Clock SET Proceeding Selecting Automatic Auto Clock Set-UpChanging the Channels Stored in Memory Changing the On-Screen Programming LanguageAdding/Erasing Channels Setting the Clock ManuallyFm Page 16 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Viewing TV Adjusting the PictureBasic TV Operation Selecting ChannelsUsing Last Channel Recall Using MuteViewing AN External Device Tape Motion Controls Basic VCR OperationLoading a Video Tape Playing a Video TapeFast-Forward/Rewind TrackingSlow Motion Freeze-FrameUsing the Counter Special FunctionsThings YOU see Turning Error Beep ON/OFF Using ONE-MINUTE SkipUsing Automatic Repeat Playback Using VCR LockSetting/Cancelling the On Timer Using the Timer FeaturesClosed Caption System Using the Sleep TimerSelecting the Closed Caption Mode Using the Caption On Mute FeatureRecording/Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program Recording Speeds RecordingGeneral Information Tape SelectionImmediate Recording Quick Timer Recording QTRAutomatic Timer Recording Setting the Automatic TimerQTR Hints Completed Dubbing Copying a Tape Timer Recording HintsChecking/Changing Program Timers Clearing a Program TimerFm Page 31 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Additional Information Troubleshooting GuideFm Page 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Care and Maintenance Resetting the TV/VCR’S MemoryFCC Wants YOU to Know Degaussing Cleaning the Video HeadsStoring Video Cassettes CATV125 SpecificationsFm Page 38 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM Fm Page 39 Tuesday, July 20, 1999 1201 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas RadioShack Limited Warranty