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Summary of Contents for T13070

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE TV VCR CO ...

Page 2: ...s state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Note to Cable_ lnstailer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connect...

Page 3: ...ons 11 Using the Playback Features Pause 12 Picture Search 12 Automatic Tracking 12 Manual Tracking 12 Time Counter 13 Auto Play Feature 14 Auto Repeat Feature 14 Recording a Program Recording Features Recording Speeds 15 Recording Pause 15 Types of Recordings 15 Basic Recording Operating Instructions 15 Recording While You re Away Timer Recording 16 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 17 Stoppi...

Page 4: ...Batteries Hook Stock No 232921 Remote Stock No 221374 Antenna Adapter One 1 Screw 300 75 Ohm Stock No 232919 Videotape Catalog Cooking Tape Swivel Base Stock No 232777 Swivel Bearing Guide stock No 232778 Swivel Bearings stock No 232779 VHF UHF Dipole Antenna Stock No 232920 2 Insert batteries in remote 2 ...

Page 5: ...lay the TMNCR MAIN MENU B Press 5 to display the SETUP menu C PressI to displaythe AUTO CHANNEL SEARCHmenu D Allow the TV VCR to search for all channels Pressing any buttons during the Auto Channel Search will stop the search and only some channels will be in the TV VCR s memory When the search is finished the TV VCR will automatically tune to the first channel in its list TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Timer...

Page 6: ...2 Sleep Timer SET TIRE AND DATE Time hh mm Date I SET TIME AND DATE Time 05 07 AM Date 07 13195 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set 10 Add or remove channels from the TV VCR s memory You may want to add or remove channels if some of them are not active have weak signals or you do not want them in your channel memory A channel that has been removed can still be selected by pressing nu...

Page 7: ...dings 3 P cture Quek4ty 4 Closed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Language Idioma LangueJ LANGUAGE IDIORA LANGUE Select a language Escoge una lengus ChoJsissez une tsngue 1 English inglEs 2 Spanish espanol 3 French frsncaJs Press RENU to conttnue 12 Select a channel and adjust the volume A B Press CHAN up or down or two number buttons on the remote to select a channel Example Press 0 then 2 for channel 2 The ...

Page 8: ...ounter to 0 00 00 when it is displayed DISPLAY Displays TV VCR s current status Displays time counter when a tape is inserted Removes displays Advances to next program during program review FF Fast forward Fast forwards the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in forward motion during playback MENU Displays the TV VCR MAIN MENU MUTE Turns sound on or off 6 ...

Page 9: ...wake up timer alarm REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback SPEED Tape Speed Selects a recording speed SP or SLP STOP Stops functions such as record playback rewind fast forward and pause PREV CH Previous channel Switches between the last two channels Select one channel and then select the other using the number buttons Press PR...

Page 10: ...for your personal preference The TV VCR will remember the settings you select 1 Press MENU to display the TV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 3 to display the PICTURE QUALITY menu TV VCR NAIN RENU 1 Time 2 Timer Recordings 3 P_cture QuaLtty 4 PICTURE QUALITY Corot I Tint I Contr I Brlte I Sharp I Use CH and VOL to adjust Press NENU to ex t 3 Press CHAN up or down to select the function you want to adjust Sel...

Page 11: ...used to display text sent from a TV station or cable company To View Closed Captions 1 Press MENU to displayTV VCR MAIN MENU 2 Press 4 to display the CLOSED CAPTIONING mel tu 3 Press I to change the Display There are three choices OFF ON and ON WHEN MUTED Each time you press 1 the Display will change on the Closed Captioning menu screen 4 Press 2 to select the Mode There are four choices Caption 1...

Page 12: ...nu TV VCR RAIN MENU 1 Time 2 Timer Recordings 3 Picture QuaLity 4 CLosed Captioning Setup Language Zdtoma Langue 0 Exit T ME 1 Set Time and Date 2 SLeep Timer 3 Wake up Timer 0 Ex t WAKE UP TIMER 1 Channel _ Time hh mm Press RESET for Press MENU to extt WAKE UP TIMER Channel 12 Time 05 07 AM Press CLEAR to correct Press RESET for Press MENU to exit 4 Use the number buttons to enter the channel num...

Page 13: ...ary press TRACK up or down on the remote or GH up or down on the TV VCR to remove any streaks from the picture Details are on page 14 4 6o Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the TV VCR to stop playback Press REW The TV VCR will automatically rewind the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER and the TV VCR will still rewind the tape Press S...

Page 14: ...seconds of a previous search the search speed will be slower for approximately eight seconds 2 Press FF or REW again or press PLAY to return to playback Automatic Tracking The TV VCR has automatic tracking which adjusts the picture when playing a tape that was recorded on another VCR Automatic tracking is turned on whenever a tape is inserted or the TV VCR s power is turned on Manual Tracking Occa...

Page 15: ...m was recorded at the beginning of the tape and you wanted to record another program after it you would 1 Insert the pre recorded tape Press STOP Make sure the tape is rewound 2 Press DISPLAY twice to display the time counter 0 00 00 3 Press FF to fast forward the tape until the time counter reads 0 30 00 0 30 00 This is the approximate end of the program and you can begin recording at this spot 4...

Page 16: ... or PLAY go to the place on the tape that you want to be the beginning of the section that automatically repeats Reset the time counter to 0 00 00 by pressing DISPLAY then CLEAR 2 Using FF or PLAY go to the place on the tape that you want to be the end of the section that plays continuously Remember the numbers on the time counter 2 55 is the end time for AUTO REPEAT in the example to the right 3 ...

Page 17: ...t tape wear Cassette T 120 T 160 Recording Time SP SLP 2Hr 6Hr 2Hr 40Min 8Hr Types of Recordings Your TV VCR provides different types of recording These types are explained in the following sections Basic Recording Operating Instructions Recording While You re Away Timer Recording Express Recording Copying and Editing Tapes Basic Recording operatingInstructions To Make a Recording 1 Insert a tape ...

Page 18: ...rect an entry 6 Press SPEED to select a recording speed 7 Press MENU to save your program 8 Repeat steps 3 6 for additional programs 9 Insert a tape with safety tab intact before the recording is tobegin The TIMER REC indicator lights in the TV VCR s front panel TV VCR MAIN MENU 1 Time 2 Timer Recordings 3 Picture quality 4 CLosed Captioning 5 Setup 6 Languege Idioma Langue T MER RECORDINGS 1 Crea...

Page 19: ...ding 1 Press STOP EJECT on the TV VCR or STOP on the remote TV VCR RAIN RENU 1 Ttae 2 Ttmer Recordings 3 Ptcture QuaL4ty Timer Recordings 1 Create new program 2 Rev4ew ex_st ng Progs 0 Program 1 One Time Channel 08 Start Time 02 10 Pfl End Ttme 03 35 PR Start Date 11 18 94 Frt Tape Speed SLP Press DISPLAY for next Press CLEAR to erase Press MENU to exit A timer program in progress will be stopped ...

Page 20: ...me is displayed Each press of REC increases the time 30 minutes up to tape end RECORD LENGTH 0 00 Ch 04 Press REC to set Length Display l_ ess REC pm _ 1 00 1 _ 2 00 3 00 4 00 Tape end 0 00 Recording Time 3OMin 1 Hr 1 Hr 30 Min 2 Hrs 3I L s 4 Hrs Tape end rums Oft The TIMERREC indicator on the TV VCR s front panel will light during express recording During express recording press REC to display th...

Page 21: ...u may need to adjust tracking When you reach the place you want to begin copying place the playback VCR or camcorder in play pause Press REC then PAUSE on the TV VCR s remote Press PAUSE on both the VCR or camcorder and the TV VCR s remote at the same time to begin copying the tape Edit out segments that you do not want to copy by pressing PAUSE on the TV VCR s remote to stop copying the tape Then...

Page 22: ...ower is on REC Record Press to start TV VCR recording The indicator in the button lights during recording Remote Sensor Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote Aim remote at this sensor with no objects between them REPEAT Indicator Lights during auto repeat REW Rewind Rewinds the tape when the TV VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback STOP EJECT Stops normal function...

Page 23: ...nals Choose one answer from below A Supplied dipole antenna Turn to page 22 B Rabbit ears set top and or bowtie antenna Turn to page 22 C Outside antenna Turn to page 22 D Cable System Go to question 2 2 What type of Cable TV system do you have Choose one answer from below A Cable without a box Turn to page 22 B Cable box to unscramble all channels Turn to page 23 C Cable box to unscramble only pr...

Page 24: ...adapter to the VHF UHF connector on the back of the TV VCR 41 5 Plug in the TV VCR s power cord rum to page 2 for Setting Up the TV VCR Adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for the best reception For viewing VHF channels extend the rods fully o ForUHF viewing shorten the rods D Antenna Slot Antenna Adapter _ J supplied ANTENNA _ AUDIO VIDEO Twin Lead Ends Back of TV VCR El Antenna or...

Page 25: ...UDIO B Cable Box Required to Unscramble Only Premium Channels 1 2 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided Plug in power cords of TV VCR and cable box 3 Operation Place the A B switch in the B position to watch premium channels Place the A B switch in the A position to watch other channels when cable box is not needed 4 Turn to page 2 for Setting Up the TV VCR ...

Page 26: ...ack Only AUDIO VIDEO OUT rOw IN OUT IN OUT TV VCR Recording Only From Antenna Cable or Cable Box Optional all Camcorder for Copying Tapes 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in TV VCR s power cord 3 Turn to page 19 for Copying and Editing Tapes Press 00 on the remote to select the line audio video input on the TV VCR to receive the signal from the...

Page 27: ...ormat Record Playback System Video Signal System Antenna Tuner Type Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions 13 inch measured diagonal 90 deflection VHS Video 2 Head Audio Track One EIA standard NTSC color 75 ohm external VHF UI IF combined antenna terminal USA 181 channel tuning capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning capability 122 cable channels AutoProgramming frequency s...

Page 28: ...one of the TRAGK buttons on the remote or GH up or down on the TV VCR to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture No cassette in TV VCR Eject and re insert cassette Broken tape try another cassette Safety tab removed from cassette TV VCR will not record TV VCR is in pause mode Press PAUSE on the remote Insert cassette with window facing up and safety tab facing out To remove cassette TV ...

Page 29: ... captions Box appears on screen A text feature has beenselected See page 9 TIMER indicator flashing on front of TV VCR Power interruption Check dock See page 4 Timer program set and TV VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with no safety tab inserted See page 16 Tape plays over and over Auto repeat play turned on See page 14 Tape starts playing automatically Auto play feature turned on See p...

Page 30: ...cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your TV VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your TV VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Remote control batteries A TV VCR that has been modified or incorporated into...

Page 31: ...6 Note to Cable TV Installer i Number Buttons 4 6 7 10 14 16 19 On Screen Displays 8 One Time Program Recording 16 Operation Play a Tape 11 Express Recording 18 Record a Program 15 Program Channel Memory 4 Timer Record 16 Video Adjust 8 Set the Clock 4 Set the Sleep Timer 10 Set the Wake up Timer 10 PAUSE Button 6 7 12 19 Pause During Playback 12 Pause During Recording 15 PICTURE QUALITY Menu 8 Pi...

Page 32: ...ct your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the yellow pages Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product fo_1MOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 01996 ThomsonConsumerElectronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Prinwdin Japan Part Numb...

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