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The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu.
•Use the buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to access the menu. You can not enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 20.
TV/VCR has no power.
• Connect the power plug to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely.
TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.
•To save energy, the TV/VCR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving a broadcast signal (for example, a station that has gone off the air for the night). This is normal.
TV/VCR does not have a picture.
•Adjust the antenna. Details are on page six.
•Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls. Details are on pages 24-25.
•Select an active channel.
TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.
•Adjust the volume.
•Press the MUTE button to restore the volume.
Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.
•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 52.
•If moisture has accumulated in your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try to play a tape. Details are on page 54.
TV/VCR does not display closed captions.
•Make sure COUNTER ONLY is OFF. Details are on page 26.
•Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper.
Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.
•Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 20.
•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/VCR.
•Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.
Number buttons will not select channels above 69.
•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. Details are on page 22.
•If you are using an antenna, only channels 2-69 will be available. Details are on pages 10-11.
You can not insert a tape into the TV/VCR.
•Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.
•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the TV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.
•Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into the TV/VCR.
•If you have set a timer recording and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
You can not remove the tape from the TV/VCR.
•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.
•If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.
TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped.
•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.
Tvcr
For Customer Use
Warranty Verification
Declaration of Conformity
Features
Safety Precautions
Introduction
Table of Contents
Replace the battery compartment lid
Battery Safety
Using the Remote Control
TV/VCR Maintenance
Rod Antenna
Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown
Hooking Up the TV/VCR
RF coaxial cable Not supplied
Cable Plug
Hooking Up the TV/VCR cont’d
Bent pin
Crooked Pin Straight Pin
Press the Menu button. The screen shown below will appear
Turning On the TV/VCR
Press the Menu button
Language Selection
Select Language English Español Select KL To END Press Exit
Wait for the TV/VCR to set up channels
Automatic Channel Setup
Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear
Adding/Deleting Channels
Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select
Repeat steps 3-4 to add or delete other channels
Manual Clock Setting
Setting the Clock
Cable Box users must set the clock manually
Date Sunday To Correct Press Clear To END Press Exit
SET Manual Clock Time Date To END Press Exit
SET Manual Clock Time
Month To Correct Press Clear To END Press Exit
Automatic PBS Channel Selection
Setting the Clock cont’d
PRIM. Setup Press B
VCR Program VCR Setup Caption Reminder Brightness
SET Auto Clock Time
NOW Searching flashes on the TV/VCR screen
Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time
SET Auto Clock Time Date NOW Searching To END Press Exit
Manual PBS Channel Selection
Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station
Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ button to select
PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button
PRIM. Setup Press B VCR Program VCR Setup
Daylight-Savings Time
Press the Menu button, then press the STATUS/EXIT button
Primary Setup
Volume BAR SET Clock Select KL Choose B To END Press Exit
Time Zone
Front Panel
Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on page six
AC Power Cord
Rear Panel
ANTenna Jack
Remote Control Buttons
STOP/ Button
Menu Button
STATUS/EXIT Button
REWind/ Button
When you finish, press the STATUS/EXIT button
Adjusting the Picture Controls
Decreased brightness
Adjusting the Picture Controls cont’d
Tint KK Sharpness TV Reset
Decrease Increase
If you select Status OFF
On-Screen Status Displays
If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF
If you select Status ON, then select Counter only on
OFF
Reminder
Follow the steps below to play a tape
Playing
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR
Hrs
Recording
Read and follow the steps below to record a TV program
To stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape Speeds
Press the STOP/EJECT but- ton on the TV/VCR to stop the OTR
Length Press OTR Cancel Press Clear
One-Touch Recording
Tape is in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact
Rerecording Tape Duplication
TV/VCR is now in Line Input mode
Daily
Timer Recording
Select Program Number To END Press Exit
Time OFF To Correct Press Clear To END Press Exit
ONE Time Program Channel Time on
Timer Recording cont’d
Gram Review and press the F.FWD/B button
Timer recording information for the program in the lowest
With the TV/VCR on, press the Menu button
Program REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button
REC Defeated
VCR Setup ONE Time Play
Defeat Recording
Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording
TV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding
VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button
VCR Setup ONE Time Play Repeat Play on
Repeat Play
B Repeat Play
VCR Setup ONE Time Play Repeat Play A-B
Insert a tape in the TV/VCR Press the Menu button
Repeat
Repeat Play cont’d
Appear on the screen
Real-Time Counter Memory
Stop
Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP
Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP
Viewing a Still Picture
To block ratings, follow the steps below
SmartLock
Smartlock menu will appear
Ratings are defined on
SmartLock cont’d
Example Specific Sub-ratings
After you enter the code, the Smartlock menu will appear
To change the access code, follow these steps
TV-Y7 TV-G
Blocked Ratings
Blue Background
VCR Program VCR Setup Caption Reminder
Timer during a recording
Sleep Timer
Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button
Timer Sleep Wake UP TV on ON-TIME
Wake Up Timer
Timer Sleep Wake UP
VCR Program VCR Setup Caption
Volume Bar
Menu Screen
To Adjust Press / B Caption
Closed Caption
Example
Standard Closed Captions
Closed Caption cont’d
Half-screen text
Automatic Operation Features
Glossary
Helpful Hints
Helpful Hints cont’d
Specifications
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