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VCR User’s Guide

VG4065

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Страница 1: ...VCR User s Guide VG4065 We bring good things to life ...

Страница 2: ...ll be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Care and Cleaning Use a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes Plastic surfaces are easily scratched and can be marred by alcohol and various solvents Avoid excessive use of oil based furniture polishes since the mate...

Страница 3: ...s 16 VCR Plus System Worksheet 17 Additional Set up Features 18 Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option 18 Auto Play 19 Auto TV VCR 19 EnergySaver 20 Front Panel Brightness VCR Display 20 VCR Basics 21 Remote Buttons 22 Component Buttons 22 VCR Function Buttons 22 TV Function Buttons 23 Playing a Tape 24 Automatic Rewind 24 Tape Eject 25 Recording 25 Check the Safety Tab 25 Recording 27 Recording Features 28 Expr...

Страница 4: ...ngs to Know Before Connecting Components 45 Connecting the VCR 46 Jacks and Cables 46 RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F type 46 Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type 46 Choosing a VCR Connection 47 Advantages of A V Cable Connections 47 Don t Forget About the Auto TV VCR Feature 47 TV with RF Jack Only 48 TV with Audio Video Jacks 49 TV with Audio Video Jacks and Cable Box Used to Unscramble Pay Chann...

Страница 5: ... with channels and basic video tape operations are essential to get all you can out of the VCR Once you are comfortable with these features feel free to refer to other sections because they cover the more detailed information What Remains The final sections of this manual contain playback and recording information a detailed connections section and a reference section including troubleshooting tip...

Страница 6: ...od signal as shown to the right If you have a TV with AUDIO VIDEO jacks use the jacks for a better connection Refer to the section Connections toward the back of the manual for additional connection options Step 4 Plug in the VCR Your VCR s power cord has a plastic band strung through the blades Remove plastic band before plugging the cord into the power outlet To remove band cut with a pair of sc...

Страница 7: ...an automated procedure that helps you set up your VCR The first time you turn on your VCR the first screen of the Guide appears Select a language Seleccione un idioma Choisissez une langue 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais 1 Press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or 3 for Français French The remaining menus throughout the set up will appear in the chosen language Just follow the step by step proce...

Страница 8: ... on screen language than the one you selected during the initial set up do the following 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to display the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for Español Spanish or ...

Страница 9: ... section Language Cable Box Set Up VCR Channels List Auto Channel Search Auto Clock Set Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time Manual Clock Set VCR Plus System Channels Remote VCR1 VCR2 Auto Play Auto TV VCR EnergySaver Front Panel Brightness 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 5 8 REFERENCE Items NOT handled during t...

Страница 10: ...this step is complete all on screen displays will appear in that language 1 On your remote control press the MENU button to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Press 7 to select the LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Select a language 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais Press MENU to continue 3 Press 1 for English 2 for E...

Страница 11: ...select one of the three choices CABLE BOX SETUP Do you use your cable box to receive ALL channels or only SOME channels 1 ALL channels 2 Only SOME channels 3 Cancel setup 4 If you selected ALL Channels enter the output channel of your cable box usually 03 or 04 or press the INPUT button on the VCR s remote to select the VCR s video input channel if you used the AUDIO VIDEO jacks Choosing the Right...

Страница 12: ...eceive all signals on the designated channel CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel 04 Press MENU to continue VCR Channels List If you use a cable box for all channels this step is not necessary Your VCR may come with a channel list preset at the factory but you may want to add or delete some channels depending on whether they are active Auto Channel Sea...

Страница 13: ...all channels Detect Automatically will make this decision for you AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Now scanning channel 14 Press any key to cancel The VCR begins scanning for the available channels this takes about one to two minutes When the scan is complete the VCR tunes to the lowest channel number available At this point pressing CHAN up or down should only select the active channels Auto Channel Search Us...

Страница 14: ...ANNELS Channel 115 is presently ADDED Press CLEAR to remove Press MENU to exit ADD REMOVE CHANNELS Channel 115 is presently REMOVED Press INFO to add Press MENU to exit 4 Follow the on screen instructions to finish this set up Time and Date The VCR gives you two ways to set the time and date the Auto Clock Feature or manually The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR to update the clock each time the...

Страница 15: ...IME 1 Set Time and Date 2 Auto Clock Set ON 3 Set Time Zone 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was found on channel 20 0 Exit 3 Press 3 again to display the SET TIME ZONE menu SET TIME ZONE What is your Time Zone 1 Eastern 2 Central 3 Mountain 4 Pacific 5 Alaska 6 Hawaii 7 Automatic Press MENU to continue 4 Select your time zone Auto Clock Information With a cable box the VCR will not reset the ...

Страница 16: ...ing the DST information broadcast in the signal channel Setting Time and Date Manually If the Auto Clock Set was unsuccessful set the clock through the menu option The Auto Clock Set feature is set to OFF automatically when you set the clock this way 1 Press MENU to display the VCR MAIN MENU VCR MAIN MENU 1 VCR Plus 2 Timer Recordings 3 Time 4 Channels 5 Setup 6 Preferences 7 Language 0 Exit 2 Pre...

Страница 17: ... 4 Set Daylight Savings XDS Time Data was not found 0 Exit 3 Press 1 to display the SET TIME AND DATE menu SET TIME AND DATE Time hh mm Date Press MENU to cancel 4 Enter the data using the number buttons Press 0 before single digit numbers and follow the on screen directions SET TIME AND DATE Time 12 34 PM Date 11 18 99 Thursday Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU to set ...

Страница 18: ... 4 Enter the data following the on screen directions using your worksheet see next page VCR Channel My Channel 5 46 4 3 23 2 1 Use CH to select Press 0 9 to change Press MENU to save Screen used is for an example only See next page for Canadian List Two Digit VCR Plus System Channel Numbers for Cable TV Canadian List 35 American Movie Classics 39 Arts Entertainment 57 Black Entertainment 54 Bravo ...

Страница 19: ... La Chaine Francaise 51 The Learning Channel 65 MeteoMedia The Weather Network 48 MuchMusic Network 55 MusiquePlus 52 Nashville Network 73 Newsworld CBC 53 Le Reseau des Sports 43 The Sports Network 64 Super Ecran 37 Super Ecran B 98 Super Ecran C 66 Telatino Network 46 TV5 Montreal 92 Viewer s Choice 1 93 Viewer s Choice 2 94 Viewer s Choice 3 95 Viewer s Choice 4 71 Vision TV Canada s Faith Netw...

Страница 20: ...te Control VCR1 2 Auto Play ON 3 Auto TV VCR ON 4 EnergySaver 2 00 5 Front Panel AUTO 0 Exit Now you are ready to select an item from the menu to set up Remote VCR1 VCR2 Option If you own a compatible GE RCA or PROSCAN remote that has a VCR2 VCR2 LD or VCR2 DVD button this feature allows you to set this VCR to respond to that button Press 1 to select the Remote Control item Then press the VCR2 VCR...

Страница 21: ...feature controls whether the TV VCR switch changes automatically to the VCR mode Press 3 to switch between ON and OFF Select ON if you want the VCR to switch to the VCR mode when the VCR is turned on or a cassette is inserted This only applies if you connect the IN FROM ANT and OUT TO TV jacks of your VCR to your TV and watch your VCR on channel 3 or 4 of your TV Select OFF if you want the VCR to ...

Страница 22: ... tuner instead of your TV to tune channels you may want to turn this feature off Front Panel Brightness VCR Display You can change the brightness level of the fluorescent display panel on the front of the VCR Press 5 to switch between the options AUTO brightens the display when the VCR is on and dims the display when the VCR is off BRIGHT keeps the display bright DIM keeps the display at a low bri...

Страница 23: ...ogram should do just that This section shows you the basics of using your VCR It discusses things like using the remote control playing a tape and recording programs VCR Basics tells you what you need to know in order to watch a movie or tape your favorite show 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 5 8 REFERENCE PROGRAM THE REMOTE ...

Страница 24: ...iew one frame with each press of the button when tape is in pause FORWARD Fast forwards the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches forward through a tape during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and increases slow motion speed GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels In menu...

Страница 25: ... the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or cable antenna system TV Function Buttons CHAN Up or Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the TV s channel memory CLEAR Removes menus or status displays from the screen GO BACK Switches between two channels Select one channel and then select another using the number buttons Press GO BACK to switch between the two channels INFO Show...

Страница 26: ...remote for stop action Press TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture if necessary Press STOP EJECT on VCR STOP on remote to stop playback Automatic Rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape if it reaches the end of the tape during playback While rewinding you can press POWER on the VCR ON OFF on remote and the VCR will turn off after rewinding Automatic Tracking The VCR has ...

Страница 27: ... A tape can be ejected even when the VCR is off Recording If you want to record something that you re watching you can use basic recording For more detailed information refer to the Recording section starting on the next page 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Press STOP to stop recording If you just want to pause the reco...

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Страница 29: ...ferent recording features available to suit your needs including Recording explained in VCR Basics section Express Recording Timer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus System Copying and Editing Tapes 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 5 8 REFERENCE ...

Страница 30: ... allowing the VCR to record just by entering a PlusCode programming number found in most TV guides Express Recording XPR Use Express recording to quickly record the remaining portion of the program you are watching 1 Set the tape speed by pressing the SPEED button on the remote control 2 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 3 Repeatedly press the RECORD button to set up the recording duratio...

Страница 31: ...o record Program 1 One time Channel Start Time End Time Start Date Tape Speed SLP Press MENU to cancel 5 Enter the data for the program with the number buttons Timer Recording Information The Clock must be set correctly Insert a tape with the safety tab in place and enough tape to record the program PROGRAMS OVERLAP appears if you have entered two programs where the times overlap The TIMER indicat...

Страница 32: ...lus System You can use the VCR Plus system to simplify timer programming if you have cable TV and don t receive all channels through a cable box or if you receive your TV signal off air Setting Up the Channel List If you did not set up the VCR Plus programming channel list you can do it now 1 Display the CHANNELS menu from the VCR MAIN MENU 2 Display the VCR Plus Channel List menu 3 Go tothe manua...

Страница 33: ...ide VCR PLUS Enter PlusCode Number from TV listing 12876 Press CLEAR to correct Press MENU when done 4 Press MENU to enter the VCR PlusCode system number How often should this program record 1 One time 2 Daily every day 3 Weekdays M F 4 Weekly once per week 0 Cancel 5 Indicate how often you want the program to be recorded Program 1 One time Channel 03 Cable Start Time 08 00 PM End Time 09 30 PM St...

Страница 34: ...TOP button for a few seconds Reviewing and Clearing Programs To review programs that you have already set up 1 Press 2 when the VCR MAIN MENU is displayed to display the TIMER RECORDINGS menu TIMER RECORDINGS 1 Create a New Program 2 Review Existing Progs 3 Use VCR Plus Code 0 Exit 2 Press 2 to display the Review Existing Progs screen Program 1 One time Channel 104 Cable Start Time 12 00 AM End Ti...

Страница 35: ...his location 7 Press RECORD on the recording VCR then PAUSE 8 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to begin copying 9 Press PAUSE on both VCRs to stop copying 10 Repeat steps 6 9 to copy or edit additional segments Caution The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts television programs or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others PLAYBACK VCR CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA RECORDING VCR TO TV...

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Страница 37: ...ogrammed to control a television It is programmed to control a GE RCA or PROSCAN TV Other manufacturer s brands need to be programmed 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 5 8 REFERENCE ...

Страница 38: ...e list 5 Release TV and then press CHAN up or down If the TV responds to the remote commands the remote is programmed 6 If the TV does not respond repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV s brand Operating the TV After you set up the remote see which buttons operate your TV 1 Point the remote at the TV and press the TV button If the TV does not turn on press the TV button and then...

Страница 39: ... Kenwood 06 12 Loewe 04 Luxman 06 LXI 04 05 07 Magnavox 04 06 12 Marantz 04 06 MGA 06 12 Mitsubishi 06 12 MTC 06 NAD 07 NEC 06 Panasonic 04 08 11 Philco 04 06 12 Philips 03 04 06 12 Pioneer 06 Portland 06 12 PROSCAN 01 Proton 06 Quasar 11 Radio Shack 01 05 13 RCA 01 06 12 Realistic 05 Sampo 06 Samsung 06 09 12 Sanyo 05 08 Sears 01 05 06 07 08 10 12 Sharp 06 13 Sony 03 Soundesign 06 Sylvania 04 06 ...

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Страница 41: ...peration Picture Search Options Commercial Scan Tracking Pro Tect Plus Locking Time Counter On Screen Displays 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 5 8 REFERENCE ...

Страница 42: ...ring play or play pause using slow motion Slow motion works well for tapes recorded at the SP or SLP speed 1 During playback press PAUSE and then FORWARD or REVERSE to begin slow motion playback 2 Press FORWARD to increase or REVERSE to decrease the speed of the search 3 Use TRACKING up or down to remove any streaks from the picture 4 Press PLAY to return to normal playback The VCR switches automa...

Страница 43: ...CR will locate the next index mark and begin playback 5 Press STOP to end index searching Some index marks may be missed by the VCR A mark too close to your location on the tape The mark at the beginning of a recorded segment of five minutes or less The first index mark on the tape when you start at the beginning of the tape Zero Search The zero search feature enables the VCR to quickly return to ...

Страница 44: ...he TRACKING buttons to remove the streaks or snow You can also use tracking when you pause a tape to reduce jittering of the picture When you manually adjust the picture automatic tracking is turned off To turn automatic tracking back on press both TRACKING buttons on the front of the VCR at the same time or eject the tape and re insert it Tracking has no effect during recording only playback Pro ...

Страница 45: ...the program You may want to press PLAY to verify Now you can begin recording at this spot 5 Press INFO twice to remove the time counter from the screen and return to the normal display mode On Screen Displays The INFO button shows the status of the VCR STOP PLAY RECORD etc channel number time counter date time and tape speed on the TV screen The date and time must be set before they can be display...

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Страница 47: ...bles and keep them away from the audio video cables as much as possible Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your unit Protect Your Components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing yo...

Страница 48: ... ANT and OUT TO TV The coaxial cable supplied with your VCR is used to connect the VCR s OUT TO TV jack and your TV s antenna input Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type The AUDIO VIDEO jacks provide very good picture quality and mono sound and can be used if your TV has audio video input jacks These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components The VCR AUDIO VIDEO jacks are c...

Страница 49: ...wn in the diagrams here and are unsure of how to connect them refer to the instruction manual that came with that particular component Advantages of Audio Video Cable Connections Using a simple coaxial cable connection gives you good picture quality If your television has audio video jacks I highly recommend using them to get even better picture quality and mono sound when recording and playing ba...

Страница 50: ...n 2 Return tothe manual s first section First Things First and follow the connection steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever one you selected with the 3 CH 4 switch on the back of the VCR Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to ON To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program usin...

Страница 51: ...n 2 Return tothe manual s first section First Things First and follow the connection steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record one program and watch another 1 Begin recording a program using one of the recording fea...

Страница 52: ...st and follow the connection steps Using This Connection Tune your TV to its video input channel Use of TV VCR button is not required Auto TV VCR Setting Set the Auto TV VCR feature to OFF To play a tape 1 Insert a tape 2 If necessary press PLAY To record a scrambled or unscrambled program and watch another unscrambled program 1 Begin recording a scrambled or unscrambled program through the cable ...

Страница 53: ... controls and display You also will find a Troubleshooting Tips section in this Appendix which might help to resolve some of those simple problems Finally this section contains your warranty information 5 SETTING UP THE VCR 2 FIRST THINGS FIRST 1 RECORDING 3 VCR BASICS 4 OTHER FEATURES 7 6 CONNECTIONS 5 PROGRAM THE REMOTE 5 8 REFERENCE ...

Страница 54: ... Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes POWER Turns the VCR on or off RECORD Starts VCR recording Used for express recording Remote Sensor Receives signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this sensor REV Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped Searches the picture in reverse during playback Starts slow motion during play pause and decreases slow motion speed STOP EJECT...

Страница 55: ...tor Lights on the display panel when a cassette is placed in the VCR Tape Speed Indicator SP and SLP Press SPEED on the remote to change Time The current time appears Only an AM indicator appears with the time There is no indicator for PM Time Counter This shows the actual time it takes to play back a segment of a recorded tape This counter helps locate the beginning or end of programs taped TIMER...

Страница 56: ...ike a VCR or camcorder when it is connected to these jacks Use INPUT on the VCR s remote to select L to record from these jacks AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks Sends signals from VCR to another component like a TV or VCR when it is connected to these jacks IN FROM ANT Jack Receives a signal from an antenna or cable system when attached OUT TO TV Jack Passes signal to TV using the cable supplied CH IN OU...

Страница 57: ...If so follow the step above If those options do not work try the following ideas You might access the Video Input Channel by pressing a button on the remote see table below selecting the channel from the TV s menu system see table below tuning directly to the channel by selecting a specific channel number see table below going through all the channels in the channel list by pressing the channel up...

Страница 58: ...e sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Snowy or no picture during playback Press TV VCR to turn VCR indicator on Check TV channel selected 3 or 4 to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH 4 switch on back of VCR Check to make sure the TV s fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor Check to make sure...

Страница 59: ...k the ProTect Plus feature Rewind does not operate Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound VCR Plus system or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus system code is entered Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin Check to make sure the program was entered correctly wrong channel o...

Страница 60: ...e VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct Check to make sure the Signal Type CABLE ANTENNA feature is set correctly If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu try using either CABLE TV or ...

Страница 61: ...r flashes Clock is not set Check to make sure there is a cassette in the VCR when a timer recording is set Time counter disappears during searching This is normal On screen menus appear in English French or Spanish Check LANGUAGE feature ...

Страница 62: ...360 mm 10 8 inches deep 270 mm Weight 6 0 pounds 2 7 kg Storage Temperature 22 F to 149 F Range 30 C to 65 C Operating 41 F to 104 F Temperature Range 5 C to 40 C Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Cleaning the VCR Use a soft cloth or dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner to dust your VCR Remove dust from the ventilation holes of the cabinet Plastic surfaces are easily scrat...

Страница 63: ...eted What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your VCR Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your VCR Damage from misuse or neglect Cleaning of video audio heads Batteries A VCR that has been modified or incorpor...

Страница 64: ...etecting automatically 10 VCR list 10 VCR viewing 5 CHANNELS menu 9 16 30 Choosing a VCR connection 47 Cleaning the VCR 60 CLEAR button 22 32 33 41 Clearing programs 32 Commercial scan 42 Component buttons 22 Connecting components 45 Connecting the VCR 4 46 Connections 45 A V cables 47 TV with A V jacks 49 TV with RF jack only 48 two VCRs 33 unscrambling pay channels 50 Contents 1 Copying and edit...

Страница 65: ...52 PLAY PAUSE button 24 Playing a tape 24 Plugging in the VCR 4 POWER button 5 24 52 Power surges 45 PREFERENCES menu 18 Pro Tect plus locking feature 42 Problem solving 56 Programming the remote 35 PROGRAMS OVERLAP message 29 31 Q QuickSet Guide 5 R RECORD button 23 25 28 33 52 Record protect tab 25 Recording 25 basic 25 copying and editing tapes 33 Express XPR 28 options 27 timer 29 types of 28 ...

Страница 66: ...ators BYE 53 EJEC Eject 53 FF 53 HI 53 PLAY 53 R0 30 53 REC 53 REW 53 Status indicators Cont SAFE 53 SRCH and SRCH 53 STOP 53 STOP button 23 25 28 41 STOP EJECT button 25 52 T Tape eject 25 Tape playing 24 Tape speed 25 Time and date 12 Time counter 43 TIME menu 13 Time zone 13 TIMER indicator 29 31 53 Timer recording 28 stopping 32 Tips troubleshooting 56 TRACKING buttons 23 40 Troubleshooting ti...

Страница 67: ...ecording 30 system channel numbers 16 worksheet for channels 17 VCR viewing channel 5 VCR1 button 19 VCR2 button 18 VHS index search system 41 VOL buttons 24 36 W Warranty 61 X XPR Express Recording 28 Y Y adapter 46 Z Zero search 41 ...

Страница 68: ...ice please contact 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Consumer Electronics has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

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