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OWNER’S
MANUAL
COLOR TV/VCR
DCC1303 (13 inch)
DCC1903 (19 inch)
19” MODEL ILLUSTRATED
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- CAUTION GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WITHIN THIS UNIT. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 3 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRI C SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) S2898A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV/VCR from cable system is conn
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 4 PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS AVOID THE HAZARDS OF LOCATION ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • selecting a place for its installation: Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting • it from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away • from sources of intense heat. If, by accident,
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PICTURE SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL ST
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 6 FEATURES Infrared remote control Zero Return–The tape returns to counter of • • 0:00:00 by rewinding or fast forwarding. Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in • English or French Still–“Freeze” the picture at any time, for close • viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded Real time counter–This shows the elapsed record- • in SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture. ing or playback time in hours, minutes, and sec- onds. The “–” indicati
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 7 VIDEO CASSETTE This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS INSERTING A CASSETTE Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in • on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the warm place or visa versa. Before using
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 8 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 un
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 9 - REAR VIEW - ANT. 26 27 +100 button– When selecting cable channels 8 REW button– Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback which are higher than 99, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel mode. (Rewind Search) 125, first press the “+100” button then press “2” s button– and “5”). Press to select a mode from a particular menu. • 16 MENU button– Press to display the main menu on
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 10 PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS ANTENNA/CABLE In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor CONNECTIONS antenna. VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA VHF Antenna (Not supplied) The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (supplied with 13 inch model only) is detachable. Insert the stem of the antenna into the hole on the upper-back portion of UHF Antenna the TV/VCR.Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or (Not supplied) VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT. termi- VHF/
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OUT IN T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 11 CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ INSTALLING THE BATTERIES DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE 1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing BOX the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the If your cable service supplies you with a converter arrow. box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the 2)Insert 2 “AA” penlight batteries into the battery basic connection shown here. compartment in the direction indicated by the By using this connection you
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 12 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 The channels you no longer rec
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:05 Page 13 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME Make sure ... Select this feature and the TV/VCR’s clock automati- cally will advance one hour in April, then reverse one Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. • hour in October. When Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock will 1 Select “CHANNEL SET UP” change automatically as follows: Press the MENU button on the – M E N U – First Sunday of April : At 2 AM the clock imme- • TIMER PROGRAMMING remote contro
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 14 CLOCK SET UP 6 Select the hour – MANUAL CLOCK SET – (AUTO / MANUAL) Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- MONTH DAY YEAR 0 5 / 0 6 TUE 2 0 0 3 ton until your desired hour appears. The TV/VCR clock must be set correctly before HOUR MINUTE (Example: 5, PM) VCR timer recording is possible. It is suggested that 0 5 : – – PM Then, press the F.FWD/B button. the clock be set manually when first setting up the TV/VCR. Then, set to [on] the auto clock setting – MANUAL
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 15 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SETTING Clock signal. Auto Clock Setting is not possible. Make sure ... Please use Manual Clock Setting on page 14. The TV/VCR is turned on. • Press the MENU button to exit the screen. Confirm the TV/VCR is receiving a RF (Radio • NOTE: During Auto Clock CH Search, the picture Frequency) signal from either an antenna or cable may be distorted. This is normal. system connection using the ANT IN jack on the rear of the TV/VCR. 4 Enter the c
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 16 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 Clock mode Counter mode: After 5 seconds, only • STOP STOP 5:40PM the counter remains. To clear it, press CH2 the DISPLAY button. Clock mode: After 5 seconds, only •
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 17 TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM PICTURE CONTROL The TV/VCR’s picture controls – BRIGHT, CON- TRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS – are 1 Turn on the TV/VCR preset to factory specifications. Although they are Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a natural looking image. 2 Select the channel number NOTES: Press the CHANNEL K or L button to select your Procedures must be followed w
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 18 CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM 1 Select “CAPTION” – M E N U – TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the MENU button on the PICTURE CONTROL You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, SETTING CLOCK remote control. CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP movies, news, pre-recorded tapes with either a dia- V-CHIP SET UP Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [OFF] logue caption or text display. ZERO RETURN ton to point to “CAPTION”. TIME SEARCH CAPTION mode: By
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 19 Selection Rating Category Explanations V-CHIP SET UP TV-Y Appropriate for all children V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children TV-Y7 Appropriate for children seven and older from watching inappropriate material on TV. TV-G General Audience V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested. for news and sports programs, unedited movies on TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14 premium cable channels, and Emergency
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T5405/7405CF.QX33 03.3.31 17:06 Page 20 MPAA RATING SET UP Make sure ... TV/VCR power must be turned on. • 1 Select “V-CHIP SET UP” – M E N U – Press the MENU button on the TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK remote control. CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP B V-CHIP SET UP Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN ton to point to “V-CHIP SET UP”. TIME SEARCH Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 2 Select “MPAA RATING” – V-CHIP SET UP – TV RATING Press the
