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OWNER’S
MANUAL
19-INCH COLOR TV/VCR
3819LC
I I .
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating
after reading owner’s manual, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429.
Please read before using this equipment
B7966CVR
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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 DO NOT OPEN WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SERVICING TO QUALIF
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FI URE A E A PLE OF ANTENNA ROUNDIN 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 connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the the wall o
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PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION LOCATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast televi- For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your sion programming, video tape, film or other copy- TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a righted material may violate applicable copyright place for its installation: laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthor- ized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS............................ 2 PLAYBACK ........................................................ 19 NORMAL PLAYBACK .................................... 19 PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 4 TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ............................ 19 LOCATION .......................................................... 4 PICTURE SEARCH........................................... 19 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL STILL PICTURE......
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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 Spanish Still–"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in Real time counter–This shows the elapsed recording SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture. or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The "–" indication will appear when the tape is rewound
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VIDEO CASSETTE This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS 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 warm gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these cassette until
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: Some controls are located on both the TV/VCR and on the remote control, some are only located on one, some controls operate certain functions only in one location. See each description for details. 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 th
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- REAR VIEW - [Fig.3] T 7 F.FWD button– Press to rapidly advance the tape, or 16 MENU button– Press to display the main menu on to view the picture rapidly in forward during the TV screen. playback mode. (Forward Search) 17 DISPLAY button– Display the counter or the current B button– channel number and current time on the TV screen. When setting program (for example: setting clock or (See page 16) timer program), press to determine your selection 18 SPEED button– Press to choose the desired
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PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna. VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA VHF Antenna The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (not supplied) is detach- able. Insert the stem of the antenna into the hole on the UHF Antenna upper-back portion of the TV/VCR. Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT. terminal of the TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below. VHF/UHF For the best reception, fully extend t
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UT N CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ INSTALLING THE BATTERIES DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX 1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the If your cable service supplies you with a converter box cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic 2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery connection shown here. compartment in the direction indicated by the By using this connection you can also record scrambled polarity (+/-)
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SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for the this procedure. 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
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NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN the MENU button, press the PLAY/ button to point to "IDIOMA [ESPAÑOL]", then press the F.FWD/ B button, Make sure ... then press the MENU button. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. You must use the remote control for the following steps. DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME 1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" Select this feature and the TV/VCR’s clock automat- Press the MENU button. ically will advance one hour in April, then rev
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– SETTING CLOCK – CLOCK SET UP 2 Set "AUTO CLOCK" to B AUTO CLOCK [ON] (AUTO / MANUAL) [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH [AUTO] Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s MANUAL CLOCK SET Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer D.S.T. [OFF] button repeatedly until [ON] recording. If the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is appears. available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". If it is not, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING". 3 Enter the channel number for the PBS station Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ AUTO CLOCK
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MANUAL CLOCK SETTING In the example below, the clock is to be set to: Make sure ... DATE March 1st, 1998 Use the remote control for this procedure. SETTING TIME 5:40PM TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" 6 Select the hour – MANUAL CLOCK SET – MONTH DAY YEAR Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ – M E N U – 0 3 / 0 1 SUN 1 9 9 8 TIMER PROGRAMMING button until your desired hour Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ PICTURE CONTROL HOUR MINUTE B SETTING CLOCK appears.
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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 follows: 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 the clock and
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TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM PICTURE CONTROL The TV/VCR’s picture controls – BRIGHT, 1 Turn on the TV/VCR CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS – Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. are preset to factory specification. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some further 2 Select the channel number adjustments for a natural looking image. Press the CHANNEL or button to select your NOTES: desired channel number or press the number buttons on Procedures mus
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CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM 1 Select "CAPTION" – M E N U – Press the MENU button. You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL movies, news, pre-recorded tapes with either a dialogue SETTING CLOCK Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP caption or text display. LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] button to point to B CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN "CAPTION". TIME SEARCH CAPTION mode: By choosing the caption mode, you can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning
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PLAYBACK 2) Press it again and the TV/VCR will now search in NORMAL PLAYBACK super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only) Make sure ... NOTE: Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode will display a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture TV/VCR power must be turned on. may revert to Black and White. This is normal. 3) Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed. 1 Insert a prerecorded tape If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the TV/VCR will start playback automatically. STILL PIC
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK Use the remote control for this procedure. The TV/VCR has the auto repeat function that allows TV/VCR power must be turned on. you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the Insert a prerecorded tape. PLAY button. Before playback, follow steps below. ALL REPEAT: Repeat playback from the beginning to the end of the tape. RENTAL PLAYBACK BLANK REPEAT: Repeat playback from the beginning to a blank part, which is blank for more than
