OWNER’S MANUAL
MC132EMG/17
COLOR TV WITH BUILT-IN VCR
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Introduction 3
Welcome to yourTV/VCR owner’s manual, which describes these features.
TM
• Automatic Channel Setup
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• Closed Caption
• Daylight-Savings Time
• English, Spanish, or French displays
and menus
• One-Touch Recording
• Remote Control or Front Panel
menu access
• ShowGuard - Indefinite Timer
Recording memory
• Sleep Timer
• Special Effects: Forward and Reverse
Searching; Still
• Time Search
• Timer Recording
• Wake Up Timer
• Zero Return
• Rental Playback
• Repeat Play
Safety Precautions
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Warning: Any unauthorized
changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Magnavox recommends you use only videotapes that have the
mark. Other
tapes may cause poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads that
the warranty may not cover if damage occurs.
ThisTV/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existingVideo
Home System (VHS) equipment.
Note to the CableTV System Installer:This reminder calls the CableTV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides
guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as possible.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Numbers: MC132EMG/17
Trade Name:
Magnavox
Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville,TN 37914-1810
(865) 521-4316
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Magnavox has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the ENERGY STAR® label can save
energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills.
TM
ShowGuard is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics.
Copyright 2004 Magnavox. All rights reserved.
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4 Table of Contents
First-time Setup
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Basic Operations
Playing aVideotape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Basic Controls
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Additional Setup Features
Setting TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Adding/Deleting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
Daylight-Savings Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Picture Control, Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Recording Options
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24
Timer Recording Auto Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
One-Touch Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Playing Options
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Rental Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Zero Return,Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Additional Features
SettingV-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wake Up Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Automatic Operation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
InformationYou May Need
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Before Using theTV/VCR 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
1
Remove the battery compartment lid on the bot-
tom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and
off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid.
1
2
3
Place two AA batteries inside the battery com-
partment with their and ends aligned as indicated.
+
–
Replace the battery compartment lid.
2
3
Battery Safety
Battery Usage CAUTION -To prevent battery leakage that
may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the
unit:
G Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on
the battery aligned as indicated on the unit;
G Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon
with alkaline; and
G Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long
time.
Recording Prevention
Videotapes have record tabs to ensure you do not erase
recordings accidentally.
1
2
To prevent accidental recording, break off the
tab with a screwdriver.
1
2
To record again on the same tape, cover the
hole with cellophane tape.
Using the Remote Control
G Point the remote control at the front of theTV/VCR.
G Do not put objects between the remote control and the
TV/VCR.
Helpful Hint
• Your new product, its packaging,
and this manual contain materials
that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle
your product to increase the
amount of reusable materials and
to minimize the amount that
needs to be properly disposed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed
of as small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local
regulations on disposal of your old
product, batteries, manual, and
packaging when you replace exist-
ing equipment.
TV/VCR Maintenance
G In thisTV/VCR, use only tapes with the
mark.
G Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the videotape
before putting the tape in theTV/VCR. Removable labels can
jam theTV/VCR.
G TheTV/VCR requires periodic maintenance to maintain its
excellent performance.ThisTV/VCR has an internal automat-
ic head cleaning system. However, the video heads will even-
tually require cleaning or replacement. Only an authorized
service center should perform this service.
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6 Hooking Up theTV/VCR
Hook up yourTV/VCR using one of the connections shown.
1
A
Connect a Cable TV signal or an
antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack.
Hooking UpYour
TV/VCR With a Cable
TV Signal or Outdoor
Antenna
ANT.
ANT.
Connect the Cable TV or Satellite signal to the
IN Jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Hooking UpYour
TV/VCR With a Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver
To view any channel, set the
TV/VCR to the Cable
B
Connect an RF coaxial cable
(75-ohm, not supplied) to the
OUT Jack on the Cable
Box/Satellite Receiver output
channel (channel 03 or 04).
Then, select channels at the
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
Box/Satellite Receiver and to the
IN
OUT
ANT(enna) Jack on the TV/VCR.
RF coaxial cable
(not supplied)
ANT.
ANT.
Hooking UpYour
TV/VCR With an Indoor
Antenna
Rod Antenna
(not supplied)
C
To install a rod antenna (not
supplied), push the stem of
the antenna into the antenna
hole on the rear of the
TV/VCR. Connect the antenna
wire to the ANT(enna) Jack
on the rear of the TV/VCR as
shown. Extend the antenna
and adjust its length, direction,
and angle for the clearest pic-
ture.
ANT.
ANT.
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Hooking Up theTV/VCR (cont’d) 7
Hooking UpYourTV/VCR to AnotherVideo Source (VCR, Camcorder, DVD
Player, etc.)
You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes, view tapes playing on aVCR or Camcorder,
or view Discs from a DVD Player. Select channel 00 (AUX) at the TV/VCR when viewing tapes/Discs
playing on theVCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player.
D
Connect an Audio cable to the AUDIO OUT
Jack on theVCR and to the AUDIO In Jack
(white) on the front of the TV/VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Jacks onVCR (example)
3CH
IN
4CH
AUDIO VIDEO
ANT.
OUT
OUT
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
EARPHONE
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
S
T
O
P
/
E
J
E
C
T
R
E
W
PLAY
F.FWD
REC/OTR
3CH
4CH
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
ANT.
OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO In Jacks
on front of TV/VCR
IN
Connect aVideo cable to theVIDEO OUT
Jack on theVCR and to theVIDEO In Jack
(yellow) on the front of the TV/VCR.
When all connections are complete, plug in theTV/VCR’s power cord.
2
Helpful Hints
• Before connecting an antenna or CableTV or Satellite signal to the ANT(enna) Jack, make sure the pin is not
bent. If the pin is bent, straighten it as illustrated.
• Audio and video cables are not supplied.
• If yourVCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player has stereo Audio Out jacks (red and white), connect only the white jack to
theTV/VCR’s white AUDIO In jack. Otherwise, you will need a stereo-to-mono or “splitter” audio cable.
Bent pin
Crooked Pin
Straight Pin
Plug
Cable
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8 Menu Language
This affects the language of the TV/VCR’s menu, not TV pro-
gramming, videotapes, or closed captioning.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
1
2-3
4
Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR.
1
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select LANGUAGE.
2
DISPLAY
– M E N U –
1
2
5
8
0
3
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
CH.
4
7
6
9
V-CHIP SET UP
B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
+
100
VOL.
ZERO RETURN
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select ENG-
LISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish), or FRANÇAIS
3
(French).
Press MENU to remove the menu.
4
Helpful Hint
• If the menu is in Spanish or
French but you prefer English,
press MENU. Press PLAY/G or
STOP/G to select IDIOMA
[ESPAÑOL] or LANGAGE
[FRANÇAIS], then press
F.FWD/B to select ENGLISH.
Press MENU to remove the
menu.
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Playing a Videotape 9
Follow the steps below to play a tape.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Insert a tape in theTV/VCR’s cassette com-
partment. The power will come on. If the tape’s
1
2
record tab is missing, play should start automatically.
PLAY
STOP
2-4
REW
F.FWD
If play does not start automatically, press
PLAY/G to start play.
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
Press STOP/G to stop play.
CH.
4
7
6
9
3
Press REW(ind)/{ to rewind the tape.
4
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
When the tape finishes rewinding, press
STOP/EJECT on the front of theTV/VCR to
5
remove the tape.
Insert a tape.
1
5
Press STOP/EJECT on
the TV/VCR to
remove the tape.
Helpful Hints
• If the tape you want to play is
already in theTV/VCR, turn on
theTV/VCR power, then press
PLAY/G .
• Playback features and options
are on pages 28-31.
• When you play an S-VHS format
tape, you cannot get the high
resolution that would be avail-
able on an S-VHSVCR. Noise
lines (black and white streaks)
may appear in the picture.
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10 Recording
Follow the steps below to record a currentTV program.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page
1
6
five) in theTV/VCR. The power will come on. Or, if
1
the tape is already in theTV/VCR, press POWER
to turn on theTV/VCR if necessary.
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or
SLP) appears on theTV/VCR screen. See tape
speed details below.
DISPLAY
2
3
4
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
Use CH(annel) o/p or the Number buttons to
3
5
select the channel you want to record.
You cannot change channels during recording.
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
2
4-5
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press RECORD once to start recording. The
REC/OTR light will flash. If the tape does not have a
record tab, theTV/VCR will eject the tape immediately.
Insert another tape and try again.
To pause the recording (for example, during
commercials), press PAUSE/STILL.
To resume recording, press PAUSE/STILL again
or press RECORD.
5
To stop recording, press STOP/G.
6
Tape Speeds
This chart shows the recording/playback time for three types
of video cassettes (T160,T120, andT60).There are three
playback speeds: SP, LP, and SLP.A tape will play only in the
speed in which it was recorded.When recording, you can
change the tape speed using the SPEED button.You cannot
record in LP speed on thisTV/VCR.
The slower the speed, the more programming you can fit on
the tape. SLP is the slowest speed.A faster speed gives better
picture quality. SP is the fastest speed.
Helpful Hints
• You cannot record one channel
while watching another.
• Recording options are on pages
22-27.
• If you pause a recording for more
than five minutes, theTV/VCR will
resume recording automatically.
• You can change the tape speed
with the SPEED button while a
recording is in progress, but some
distortion may appear on the
tape.
Cassette type / Playback Time
Tape Speed
SP(Standard Play)
T160
2 hrs.
40 mins.
5 hrs.
T120
T60
2 hrs.
1 hr.
LP(Long Play)
(playback only)
4 hrs.
6 hrs.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
20 mins.
SLP(Super Long Play)
8 hrs.
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Remote Control 11
PLAY/G Button
SLEEP/WAKE UP Button
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Details are on page 37. Press to
set the Wake Up Timer. Details
are on page 36.
Press to play a tape. Details are on
page nine. Press to select a menu
item or to change menu informa-
tion.
STOP/G Button
Press to stop the tape. Press to
select a menu item or to change
menu information.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
POWER Button
Press to turn on or off the
TV/VCR.
REW/{ (rewind) Button
Press to rewind the tape. Details are
on page 28. Press to change a menu
setting.
ALT. CH (Alternate Channel)
Button
Press to return to the TV chan-
nel you were viewing previously.
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
DISPLAY
DISPLAY Button
Press to display the tape status,
channel number, and time on the
TV. Details are on page 21.
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
F.FWD/B (fast forward)
Button
Press to fast forward the tape.
Details are on page 28. Press to
select a menu item or to change a
menu setting.
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
MENU Button
Press to display the main menu.
Press to remove menus.
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
CH(annel) o/p Button
Press to scan through the
TV/VCR’s available channels.
VOL(ume) o/p Button
Press to adjust the sound level.
PressingVOL(ume) o/p when
the sound is muted will restore
the sound.
Number Buttons
Use to select TV channels. Details
are on page 14.
SPEED Button
Press to select the recording tape speed
(SP or SLP). Details are on page 10.
MUTE Button
Press to eliminate the TV/VCR’s
sound. Press again to return to
the previous volume level.
RECORD Button
Press to start a recording. Details
are on page 10.
TIME SEARCH Button
Press to activate a Time Search.
Details are on page 31.
RESET Button
Press to reset the tape counter to
0:00:00. Details are on page 31.
PAUSE/STILL Button
Press to pause recording. Press
again to resume recording. Details
are on page 10.
During tape playback, press to
freeze the picture (still).
Details are on page 28.
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12 Front Panel
Cassette Compartment
Insert a videotape here.
Remote Sensor
Receives a signal from your remote so you
can operate the TV/VCR from a distance.
CHANNEL G/G Buttons
Press to select a TV channel.
To access the TV/VCR’s menu, press
CHANNEL G while in AUX mode. Press
again to remove the main menu and go to
your lowest TV channel. (Tape play must be
stopped.) Some menus can be removed
only by pressing MENU on the remote.
Press to adjust the tracking. Details are on
page 38.
VOLUME o/p Buttons
Press to adjust the sound level. Pressing a
VOLUME button while the sound is muted
will restore the sound.
VIDEO
AUDIO
EARPHONE
VIDEO In Jack
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
STOP/EJECT REW
PLAY
F.FWD
REC/OTR
Connect this jack to the video out jack of
a Camcorder,VCR, DVD Player, etc. Details
are on page 26.
AUDIO In Jack
Connect this jack to the audio out jack of a Camcorder,
VCR, DVD Player, etc. Details are on page 26.
EARPHONE
Jack
Connect ear-
phones (not
supplied) here
for personal
listening.
POWER Button
Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off.
Turn off the TV/VCR for a timer recording.
STOP/EJECT Button
Press once to stop the tape.When playback is stopped,
press to eject the tape. Press to select an item in the menu.
REC/OTR light
This light flashes
during a recording
and when record-
ing is paused. It
stays on when the
TV/VCR is off for
a timer recording.
REW (rewind) Button
Press to rewind the tape. Press to change a setting of a
menu item.
PLAY Button
Press to play a tape. Details are on page nine. Press to select a
menu item.
F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button
Press to fast forward the tape. Press to change a setting of a
menu item or to go to the next menu.
REC/OTR (record/one-touch recording) Button
Press once to start a recording. Details are on page 10. Press
repeatedly to start a One-Touch Recording (an immediate
timed recording, 30 minutes to eight hours long) of the cur-
rent TV channel. Details are on page 27.
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Rear Panel 13
ANT.
ANT(enna) Jack
AC Power Cord
Connect to a standard AC outlet
to supply power to the TV/VCR.
Connect your antenna or
Cable TV signal here. Details
are on page six.
Antenna Hole
Connect the stem of an
indoor rod antenna here.
Details are on page six.
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14 SettingTV Channels
The TV/VCR can memorize available channels for your area.
You can reset channels at the TV/VCR by following the steps
below.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not
need to set channels at the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to the
output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (chan-
nel 03 or 04).Then select the channel to be viewed on the
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver.
PLAY
STOP
1-2
1
REW
F.FWD
DISPLAY
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
1
2
5
8
0
3
select CHANNEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/B.
CH.
1
4
7
6
9
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
B CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select AUTO CH
PROGRAMMING. Then, press F.FWD/B.
The TV/VCR scans and memorizes available channels.
When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to
the lowest available channel.
2
Press CH o/p to select memorized channels. Use
the Number buttons to select non-memorized chan-
nels.
– CHANNEL SET UP –
ADD / DELETE CH (CATV)
B AUTO CH PROGRAMMING
Helpful Hints
• TheTV/VCR distinguishes
between standardTV channels
and CableTV channels.
• If you activate AUTO CH PRO-
GRAMMING when no antenna
or CableTV signal is connected
to theTV/VCR’s ANT(enna) jack,
NOTV SIGNALS will appear on
the display after completion of
channel scanning.
• To select CableTV channels high-
er than 99, press the +100 but-
ton, then press the Number but-
tons for the last two digits. For
example, to select channel 125,
press +100, 2, 5. Precede single-
digit channel numbers with a
zero (for example, 01 ... 09).
• TheTV/VCR cannot control or
change the channels of a Cable
Box or Satellite Receiver.
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Adding/Deleting Channels 15
The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be
deleted from the memory. Or, you can add new channels
into the memory without having to reset all the channels.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
1,2,4
1,5
3
select CHANNEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/B.
PLAY
STOP
1
REW
F.FWD
– M E N U –
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
B CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select
ADD/DELETE CH.Then, press F.FWD/B.
2
– CHANNEL SET UP –
B ADD / DELETE CH (CATV)
AUTO CH PROGRAMMING
Press the Number buttons to choose a channel
you want to add or delete.
3
0 8
ADD / DELETE
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to add or delete
the channel. Deleted channels will appear in light
purple.Added channels will appear in light blue. To
delete another channel, repeat steps 3-4.
4
Press MENU to remove the menu.
5
Helpful Hint
• To confirm that a channel has
been added or deleted, press the
CH(annel) G/G button to see if
you can or cannot select the
channel. Only memorized or
added channels can be selected
with CH(annel) G/G.
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16 Setting the Clock
Set the clock accurately for proper timer recording. If a
Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area,
follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock
Setting on pages 18-19.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
1-3
1
PLAY
STOP
Auto Clock Setting
REW
F.FWD
You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by
using the PBS channel in your area. Once you have set the
clock, the TV/VCR will automatically monitor the correct
time and date being broadcast by the PBS station and con-
tinuously update the time accordingly.
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
Before you begin, make sure ...
G The TV/VCR power is on.
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
G The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct.
G The Cable Box is on (if applicable). (See Helpful Hints.)
G Channels are set. Details are on page 14.
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select SETTING CLOCK, then press
1
F.FWD/B.
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
B SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
With AUTO CLOCK selected, press F.FWD/B
or REW/s repeatedly until ON appears beside
2
AUTO CLOCK.
– SETTING CLOCK –
B AUTO CLOCK
[ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH
AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T.
[OFF]
If you already know your PBS channel number,
skip ahead to step 6 on the next page.
If you do not know the channel number of
your local PBS station, press STOP/GGto select
AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH, then press
F.FWD/B.
3
Helpful Hints
• If theTV/VCR is connected to a
Cable Box, select the local PBS
station on the Cable Box. Set the
TV/VCR to the output channel of
the Cable Box (usually channel 3
or 4), to set the clock automati-
cally. Set AUTO CLOCK CH to
the Cable Box output channel (3
or 4) at step 6.
– SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK
[ON]
B AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH
AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T.
[OFF]
• TheTV/VCR cannot control or
change the channels of a Cable
Box or Satellite Receiver.
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17
The TV/VCR will scan all your available TV channels.
Those that carry a time signal will be listed at the top
of the screen. Use one of these channels when you
enter your AUTO CLOCK CH at step 6. It will take
the TV/VCR several minutes to scan the channels.An
“_ _” appears in the lower left corner of the screen
when the search is complete.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
8
5-6
PLAY
STOP
-AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH-
REW
F.FWD
08 10 13
DISPLAY
4,5,7
1
2
5
8
0
3
_ _
CH.
4
7
6
9
Press MENU to remove the menu.
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
4
5
6
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select SETTING CLOCK, then press
F.FWD/B.
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select AUTO
CLOCK CH. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until
the channel number of your local PBS station
appears.
Use a channel number you found at step 3.
– SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK
[ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH
B AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T.
[OFF]
Press MENU to remove the menu.
7
8
Press POWER to turn off theTV/VCR. The
TV/VCR will search for the time only when the
power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give
the TV/VCR time to set the clock.
Helpful Hints
• If theTV/VCR sets the time incor-
rectly, it may have taken the time
from a PBS station in a different
time zone. Follow the steps for
Manual Clock Setting on pages
18-19.
• If no channel numbers appear
during the channel search at step
3, there are no stations in your
area that contain the time signal.
Use Manual Clock Setting on
pages 18-19.
• During the channel search at step
3, theTV picture may be distorted.
This is normal.
• To stop the channel search during
step 3, press the MENU button.
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18 Setting the Clock (cont’d)
Manual Clock Setting
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select SETTING CLOCK.Then, press
1
F.FWD/B.
1-4
1
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
B SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
V-CHIP SET UP
CH.
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
4
7
6
9
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select MANUAL
CLOCK SET.Then, press F.FWD/B.
2
– SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK
[ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH
AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ]
B MANUAL CLOCK SET
D.S.T.
[OFF]
While the MONTH space is flashing, press
PLAY/G or STOP/G until your desired month
appears. (Example: May → 05) Then, press
F.FWD/B.
3
4
– MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY
0 5 – – – – – – – – –
HOUR MINUTE
– – – – – –
YEAR
/
:
While the DAY space is flashing, press PLAY/G
or STOP/G until your desired day appears.
(Example: 6th → 06)Then, press F.FWD/B.
– MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY
0 5 0 6 – – – – – – –
HOUR MINUTE
– – – – – –
YEAR
/
Helpful Hint
• If the power fails, reset the clock.
• If you set the clock using MANU-
AL CLOCK SET, then later want to
use AUTO CLOCK, you must dis-
connect theTV/VCR from power
for about two minutes after you
set AUTO CLOCK to ON. After
reconnecting the power cord, the
TV/VCR will reset to its default
settings.You can then use AUTO
CLOCK to set the clock.
:
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Setting the Clock (cont’d) 19
While theYEAR space is flashing, press
PLAY/G or STOP/G until your desired year
appears. (Example: 2004) The day of the week
(Tuesday - TUE, etc.) will change appropriately for the
year you select. Then, press F.FWD/B.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
5
5-7
8
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
– MANUAL CLOCK SET–
9
MONTH DAY
0 5 0 6 THU 2 0 0 4
HOUR MINUTE
– – – – – –
YEAR
DISPLAY
/
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
:
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
While the HOUR space is flashing, press
PLAY/G or STOP/G until your desired hour
and AM or PM appears. (Example: 05 PM)
Then, press F.FWD/B.
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
6
7
– MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY
0 5 0 6 THU 2 0 0 4
HOUR MINUTE
0 5 – – P M
YEAR
/
:
While the MINUTE space is flashing, press
PLAY/G or STOP/G until the desired minute
appears. (Example: 40)
– MANUAL CLOCK SET–
MONTH DAY
0 5 0 6 THU 2 0 0 4
HOUR MINUTE
0 5 4 0 P M
YEAR
/
:
Press MENU. Although seconds are not displayed,
they begin counting from zero when you press
MENU. Use this feature to synchronize the clock
exactly.
8
9
To see the current time on theTV screen,
press DISPLAY. Details are on page 21.
5:40 PM
Helpful Hint
• To adjust the clock later, follow
steps 1-2 on page 18.Then,
press F.FWD/B or REW/s to
select the item you want to
change. Enter the correct infor-
mation by pressing PLAY/G or
STOP/G. Press MENU when you
are finished.
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20 Daylight-SavingsTime
When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the TV/VCR
clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first
Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday
in October.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps
below.
1-2
1,3
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select SETTING CLOCK.Then, press
DISPLAY
1
F.FWD/B.
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
B SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select D.S.T.Then
press F.FWD/B until ON or OFF appears.
2
– SETTING CLOCK –
AUTO CLOCK
[ON]
AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH
AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ]
MANUAL CLOCK SET
B D.S.T.
[ON]
Press MENU to remove the menu.
3
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Picture Control, Status Displays 21
Picture Control
Follow these steps to adjust theTV/VCR’s brightness, color,
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
tint, sharpness, and contrast.
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select PICTURE CONTROL. Press F.FWD/B.
PLAY
STOP
1
REW
F.FWD
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
B PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
1-3
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
1,4
V-CHIP SET UP
CH.
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
4
7
6
9
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
Within five seconds, press PLAY/G or STOP/G
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
to select BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR,TINT, or
SHARPNESS.
2
BRIGHT
PPPPPPPCPPPPPPP
–
+
Within five seconds, press F.FWD/B or REW/s
to adjust the item.
G Increase or decrease the Brightness and Contrast.
G Make the Color paler or more brilliant.
G Adjust theTint to give more red/purple or more yel-
low/green to the picture.
3
4
G Adjust Sharpness to make the image softer or more
clear.
Press MENU to remove the picture controls. Or,
they will disappear automatically five seconds after you
make the last adjustment.
Status Displays
Press DISPLAY to see the Counter, Clock, and Channel.
G When Closed Captions are ON, press DISPLAY to see
the display for five seconds. Closed captions disappear while the
display is on the screen.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
PLAY
STOP
5:40PM
CH2
REW
F.FWD
STOP
DISPLAY
SP
COUNT 0:12:34
Helpful Hints
• Closed caption details are on
page 35.
• TheTV/VCR will retain the
Picture Control settings even if
the power fails.
G When Closed Captions are OFF, press DISPLAY. After
five seconds, only the counter remains. Press DISPLAY again.After
five seconds, only the clock and channel number (if tape play is
stopped) remain. Press DISPLAY again to remove the displays.
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22 Timer Recording
Follow the steps below to program theTV/VCR to recordTV pro-
grams while you’re away from home.TheTV/VCR will turn itself on,
record, and turn itself off automatically.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Before you begin, make sure ...
1-4
1
G The clock is set. If the clock is not set, MANUAL CLOCK SET
appears. See pages 18-19 to set the clock, then set the recording.
G Channels are set. Details are on page 14.
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
G A tape is in theTV/VCR for the recording.
DISPLAY
Press MENU. Press PLAY/GGor STOP/G to select
1
2
5
8
0
3
TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.FWD/B.
1
CH.
4
7
6
9
– M E N U –
B TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
V-CHIP SET UP
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select a program posi-
tion.Then, press F.FWD/B.
2
– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE
BEGIN END
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
B - - -/- - - - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G until the desired channel
number appears beneath CH. Then press F.FWD/B.If
theTV/VCR is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver,
theTV/VCR must be on channel 3 or 4. Set CH as 03 or 04 in
theTimer Programming menu. Select the channel to be
recorded on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
3
4
– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE
BEGIN END
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
B 61 -/- - - - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
The current date will be flashing in the DATE space. For a
one-time recording, press PLAY/G to select the date
you want to record.
Or, to record a TV program at the same time on the same
channel every day, press STOP/G until EVRY DAY appears.
Or, to record a TV program at the same time on the same
channel on the same day of every week, for example every
Monday, press STOP/G until EVRY and the day of the
week appear together (EVRY MON, EVRY TUE, etc.).
Finally, press F.FWD/B.
Helpful Hints
• Do not operate the unit during a
timer recording.
• If the tape ends before the record-
ing is complete, theTV/VCR will
stop recording immediately and
eject the tape.The red REC/OTR
light will come on.
• The red REC/OTR light will flash
while a timer recording is in
progress.
– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE
BEGIN END
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
Example:
one-time
recording
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
B 61 7/04 SUN
- -
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
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Timer Recording (cont’d) 23
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G until the beginning
hour and AM or PM appear beneath BEGIN.
Press F.FWD/B.
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G until the beginning
minute appears. Press F.FWD/B.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
5
9
5-7
8
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE
BEGIN END
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
DISPLAY
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
P
B 61 7/04 SUN 7:30 M
1
2
5
8
0
3
- -
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
CH.
4
7
6
9
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
TIME SEARCH MUTE
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G until the end hour
and AM or PM appear beneath END. Press
F.FWD/B.
RECORD
6
7
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G until the end minute
appears. Press F.FWD/B.
– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE
BEGIN END
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
P
P
B 61 7/04 SUN 7:30 M
8:50 M - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to choose a tape
speed (SP or SLP).
– TIMER PROGRAMMING –
CH DATE
BEGIN END
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
P
P
B 61 7/04 SUN 7:30 M
8:50 M SP
- -
- -
- -
- -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-/- - - - -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
-:- - - -
Press MENU to remove the menu.
8
9
Helpful Hints
• Tape speed details are on page
10.
• With ShowGuard, you don’t have
to worry about losing your timer
recordings. If the power fails,
timer recordings will be restored
when the clock is reset.The timer
recording will not occur if it was
scheduled to take place during
the power failure.
Press POWER to turn off theTV/VCR and set
the timer recording. The red REC/OTR light will
appear.You must turn off theTV/VCR for a timer
recording. If the power is on,TIMER REC STANDBY
flashes on the screen two minutes before the recording
is scheduled to begin.
• The videotape must have its
record tab (or tape) intact. If the
record tab is missing, theTV/VCR
will eject the videotape when you
turn off theTV/VCR.
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24 Timer Recording (cont’d)
Extending aTimer Recording
To make a Timer Recording start and end later than originally scheduled,
follow these steps.
1 With the TV/VCR power on, press MENU. Press PLAY/GGor
STOP/G to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.FWD/B.
2 Press RECORD, then press PLAY/G or STOP/GGto select the
desired program if necessary.
3 Press RECORD again. Each press of RECORD will shift forward the
beginning/end time by 10 minutes. If the recording is in progress, only
the end time will shift forward and the recording speed will change
to SLP.
To restore the original recording times, press PAUSE/STILL.
4 Press MENU to remove the menu.
5 If the timer recording is scheduled to start later, press POWER to
turn off the TV/VCR for the recording.
CorrectingTimer Recording Details
1 With the TV/VCR on, press MENU. Press PLAY/GGor STOP/G to
select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.FWD/B.
2 Press PLAY/GGor STOP/G to select a timer recording, then press
F.FWD/B.
3 Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select an item. Press PLAY/G or
STOP/G to enter the correct information.
4 Press MENU to remove the menu.
CancellingTimer Recordings
To cancel a timer recording that is in progress:
1 Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR, then press STOP/EJECT on
the front of the TV/VCR.
To cancel a timer recording that has not started:
1 With the TV/VCR power on, press MENU. Press PLAY/GGor
STOP/G to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.FWD/B.
2 Press PLAY/GGor STOP/G to select a timer recording.
3 Press RESET.
4 Press MENU to remove the menu.
Checking ScheduledTimer Recordings
1 With the TV/VCR on, press MENU. Press PLAY/GGor STOP/G to
select TIMER PROGRAMMING.
2 Press F.FWD/B.The program details will appear on the screen.
3 Press MENU to remove the menu.
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Timer Recording Auto Return 25
Turning on AUTO RETURN sets theTV/VCR to rewind the
tape automatically to the beginning of the last timer recording.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select USER’S SET UP.Then, press F.FWD/B.
1
1-2
1,3
PLAY
STOP
– M E N U –
REW
F.FWD
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
B USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
CH.
ZERO RETURN
4
7
6
9
TIME SEARCH
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select AUTO
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
RETURN. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ON
appears beside AUTO RETURN. To deactivate
AUTO RETURN, select OFF.
2
– USER’S SET UP –
RENTAL
REPEAT PLAY
B AUTO RETURN
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
Press MENU. When all timer recordings are com-
pleted, the TV/VCR will rewind the current tape to
the beginning of the last recorded program.
3
Helpful Hints
• You can press POWER to stop
rewinding the tape (as activated
by Auto Return).
• If there is a power failure, the
TV/VCR will retain its memory
for this feature.
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26 Rerecording (Tape Duplication)
AUDIO andVIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit
(VCR or Camcorder)
Audio Cable from
AUDIO OUT to AUDIO In (white)
AUDIO andVIDEO In Jacks
on the front of the TV/VCR
Video Cable from
VIDEO OUT toVIDEO In (yellow)
Make the connections shown above, using audio
and video cables (not supplied). Connect the
1
source unit (VCR or Camcorder) to a power
source after connections are made.
TheVCR or Camcorder will play your tape. Insert a
prerecorded tape in the source unit. If playback
2
3
4
begins, press STOP on the unit.
TheTV/VCR will record your tape. Insert a blank
tape in theTV/VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab
is intact and theTV/VCR is on.
Point theTV/VCR remote control at the
TV/VCR. Press Number buttons 0, 0 so that
AUX appears on the screen.
TheTV/VCR is now in Line Input or Auxiliary mode.
Point theTV/VCR remote control at the
TV/VCR. Press SPEED until the desired tape
5
6
7
speed (SP or SLP) appears on the screen.
Helpful Hints
Press PLAY on the source unit and
REC(ord)/OTR on yourTV/VCR at the same
• Unauthorized recording of copy-
righted television programs, video
tapes, or other materials may
infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and violate copyright laws.
• Different brands of equipment
may operate differently.
• Make sure all connections are
secure. Otherwise, you may not
record both picture and sound.
• Programs that are copyright
protected may not record clearly.
• Tape speed details are on page
10.
time. Copying will begin.
To stop copying, press STOP/EJECT on the
TV/VCR, then stop the tape on theVCR or
Camcorder.
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One-Touch Recording 27
A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed
recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
G This function cannot be done from the remote control.
G Recording starts immediately when you press REC/OTR.
Before you begin, make sure ...
G The TV/VCR power is on and has a videotape with a
record tab.
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
G If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point
at which you want to begin recording.
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
1
Press the Number buttons or CH(annel) o/p
to select the channel you want to record.
+
100
VOL.
1
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
Remember, if the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable
Box or Satellite Receiver, the TV/VCR must be on
channel 3 or 4. Select the channel you want to record
at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
2
Press SPEED to select a tape speed (SP/ SLP).
Details are on page 10.
2
3
Press REC/OTR on the front of theTV/VCR to
select a recording length. Each press of REC/OTR
will increase the recording time by 30 minutes.You
may select a maximum recording length of eight
hours.
Press REC/OTR on
the front of the
TV/VCR.
OTR (2:30)
3
SP
Helpful Hints
When recording finishes, theTV/VCR will turn
itself off.
•To stop an OTR, press STOP/p.
•To show the remaining time, press
DISPLAY. OTR and the remaining
recording time will appear briefly.
•The maximum recording time of a
T-160 tape in SLP speed is 8
hours (assuming you start at the
beginning of the tape).AT-120
tape has a maximum of 6 hours
recording time in SLP speed.
• If the tape ends before the
recording’s end time, theTV/VCR
will stop recording, eject the tape,
and turn itself off.
•You can turn off theTV/VCR dur-
ing an OTR.The recording will con-
tinue at the length you set. The
red REC/OTR light will flash dur-
ing recording.
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28 Playback Options
Forward and Reverse Searching
(SP/LP/SLP)
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
During tape playback, press and release
F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/{.
A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin.
1
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
To return to normal playback, press PLAY/G.
DISPLAY
2
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
High Speed Searching (LP/SLP)
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
During tape playback, press F.FWD/B or
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
REW(ind)/{, then press again.
The TV/VCR will search the tape in high speed.
Press F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/{ repeatedly to switch
between regular and high speed searching.
1
To return to normal playback, press PLAY/G.
2
Viewing a Still Picture
During tape playback, press PAUSE/STILL.
A still picture will appear on the screen.The noise
lines will move and the picture will advance slightly
each time you press PAUSE/STILL.
Helpful Hints
1
• Still mode will automatically
switch to Stop mode after five
minutes to protect theTV/VCR
and the tape from damage.
• SP/LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tape segments record-
ed in Standard Play, Long Play, or
Super Long Play. For details
about tape speed, see page 10.
• LP/SLP means this feature will
work with tape segments record-
ed in Long Play and Super Long
Play. For details on tape speed,
see page 10.
To release the still picture and return to nor-
mal playback, press PLAY/G.
2
• During forward and reverse
searching, horizontal noise lines
will appear.
• Tapes recorded in SLP speed will
have fewer noise lines during for-
ward and reverse searching and
Still mode.
• ThisTV/VCR will only record
tapes in SP or SLP. It will play
tapes that were recorded in LP
on a different device (another
VCR, for example).
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Repeat Play 29
Repeat Play allows you to play a tape repeatedly.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B.
1
1,2,4
1,3
– M E N U –
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
B USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
DISPLAY
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
1
2
5
8
0
3
ZERO RETURN
CH.
TIME SEARCH
4
7
6
9
+
100
VOL.
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select REPEAT
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
PLAY.
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
2
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ALL or
BLANK appears. Choose ALL if you want to play
tapes repeatedly from beginning to end. Choose
BLANK to repeatedly play tapes from the beginning
until the first blank portion of 10 seconds or more.
Choose OFF to cancel Repeat Play.
– USER’S SET UP –
RENTAL
B REPEAT PLAY
AUTO RETURN
[OFF]
[ALL]
[OFF]
Press MENU to remove the menu.
3
4
Press PLAY/G to start tape playback. REPEAT
PLAY B appears briefly on the screen each time you
start playback.
Helpful Hints
• Once you set Repeat Play, it
stays in effect even after you
turn off theTV/VCR.You must set
it to OFF to disable it again.
• If RENTAL is ON, the RENTAL
PLAY B message has priority
when you start playback.
(REPEAT PLAY B will not appear
when you start playback.)
Details are on page 30.
• TheTV/VCR keeps the Repeat
Play setting if the power fails.
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30 Rental Playback
This function improves picture quality of worn videotapes.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B.
1
– M E N U –
PLAY
STOP
1-2,4
1,3
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
B USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
REW
F.FWD
DISPLAY
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
1
2
5
8
0
3
TIME SEARCH
CH.
4
7
6
9
+
100
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select RENTAL.
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ON appears.
2
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
To cancel Rental Play, choose OFF.
– USER’S SET UP –
B RENTAL
REPEAT PLAY
AUTO RETURN
[ON]
[OFF]
[OFF]
Press MENU to remove the menu.
3
4
Press PLAY to start playback. RENTAL PLAY
appears briefly every time you start playback while
RENTAL is ON.
B
Helpful Hint
• TheTV/VCR retains the Rental
setting if the power fails or you
turn off theTV/VCR.
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Zero Return,Time Search 31
Zero Return
Set the counter to zero at a location you want to reach later.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Play, rewind, or fast forward the tape to the location
you would like to refer to later. Press STOP/G to
1
2
3
3
2
stop the tape.
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
Press RESET repeatedly to set the counter to
0:00:00.
1
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
When you later want to return to this point,
press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select ZERO RETURN.Then, press F.FWD/B.
The counter will appear on the screen briefly.When the
counter reaches zero, the tape will stop. Press PLAY/G
to watch the tape.
CH.
4
7
6
9
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
B ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Time Search
Time Search lets you rewind or fast forward a tape to a posi-
tion by entering the amount of playback time you want to skip.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
When a tape is in theTV/VCR, pressTIME
SEARCH. (You also can accessTIME SEARCH in the
1
main menu. SelectTIME SEARCH, then press
F.FWD/B.)
PLAY
2-3
1
REW
F.FWD
STOP
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G until your length of
time appears (for example, 2:50 for 2 hours, 50 min-
utes). Each press changes the time by 10 minutes.
To cancel theTime Search at this point, press MENU.
DISPLAY
2
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH.
4
7
TIME SEARCH
2 : 50
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press REW/s or F.FWD/B. The TV/VCR will
Helpful Hints
rewind or fast forward the tape by the specified
amount of time.The time counts down on the screen
as the search progresses.When 0:00 is reached, the
tape will start playback automatically.
Or, to cancel the time search before it finishes, press
STOP/G.
3
• Time Search can be set up to a
maximum of 9 hours 50 minutes
(9:50) in 10-minute increments.
• Time Search is not available dur-
ing recording.
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32 Setting V-Chip
V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from
watching inappropriate material on TV.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news
and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable
channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then
denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets
or exceeds the limitations you select. In this case, the mes-
sage PROTECTED PROGRAM by ... appears on the TV
screen.The viewer must select a different TV channel or
watch a videotape instead.
V-CHIP also blocks viewing of tapes that you record on this
TV/VCR, if the recorded TV program’s rating exceeds yourV-
CHIP settings.
Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA) or according to the
Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappro-
priate programming, set your limits in both places (MPAA
Rating and TV Rating).
1-2
1
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
TV Rating Settings
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
selectV-CHIP SET UP.Then, press F.FWD/B.
1
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
B V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to selectTV RAT-
ING.Then, press F.FWD/B.
2
TV Rating Explanations
–V-CHIP SET UP –
B TV RATING
MPAA RATING
• V -Violence
• S - Sexual situations
• L - Language
• D - Inappropriate dialog
• FV - FantasyViolence may
frighten children under seven;
TV-Y7 category only. Some
cartoons may have this rating.
• TV-Y - Appropriate for all chil-
dren
• TV-Y7 - Appropriate for chil-
dren seven and older
• TV-G - General Audience
• TV-PG - Parental Guidance
suggested.
• TV-14 - Unsuitable for children
under 14
• TV-MA - Mature audience only
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Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select a rating.
Press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK orVIEW.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
3
B TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
3
4
PLAY
STOP
(
)
REW
F.FWD
(
(
(
)
)
)
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
If you BLOCK TV-Y7,TV-PG,TV-14, or TV-MA, then
press F.FWD/B, subratings will appear. Each subrating
may be set to BLOCK orVIEW.
4
7
6
9
+
100
VOL.
To set the subratings individually:
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
G When you selectTV-Y7:
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select FV (Fantasy
Violence), then press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK
orVIEW.
TV-Y7
B FV
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
G When you selectTV-PG,TV-14, or
TV-MA:
Press STOP/G or PLAY/G to select D (Suggestive
Dialog), L (Coarse Language), S (Sexual Situations),
orV (Violence).Then, press F.FWD/B to select
BLOCK orVIEW.
If you set the category (TV-Y7,TV-PG,TV-14, or TV-
MA) to BLOCKED orVIEW while in this menu, all
the subratings also change to BLOCK orVIEW.
TV-PG
B D
L
S
V
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
Helpful Hints
• When you select a rating category
and choose BLOCK, the higher
categories will automatically be
blocked as well.The lower cate-
gories will be available for viewing.
• When you selectVIEW for
TV-Y, all other ratings will automat-
ically be available for viewing.
• The D (dialog) subrating is not
available forTV-MA.
Press MENU to remove the menu.
4
• Subratings that are set to BLOCK
appear next to the rating category
in theTV RATING menu.
• You cannot BLOCK a sub-category
if the category is set toVIEW.
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34 Setting V-Chip (cont’d)
MPAA Rating Settings
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
selectV-CHIP SET UP.Then, press F.FWD/B.
1
1-3
1,4
PLAY
STOP
– M E N U –
REW
F.FWD
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
B V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select MPAA
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
RATING.Then, press F.FWD/B.
2
–V-CHIP SET UP –
TV RATING
B MPAA RATING
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to select a rating.
Press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK orVIEW.
3
G
[VIEW]
PG
[VIEW]
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
[VIEW]
B
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
G When you select a rating and choose BLOCK, the higher
ratings will be blocked automatically.The lower ratings will
be available for viewing.
G When you selectVIEW for G, all other ratings will auto-
matically be available for viewing.
Press MENU to remove the menu.
4
MPAA Rating Explanations
• G - General Audience
• PG - Parental Guidance suggested.
• PG-13 - Unsuitable for children
under 13
• R - Restricted; under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult
guardian
• NC-17 - No one under 17 admit-
ted
• X - Mature audience only
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Closed Caption 35
Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV pro-
gramming. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed
captions or all types of closed captions (second language,
half-screen text, etc.). If closed captioning is not broadcast,
you cannot receive it.This does not indicate a problem with
the TV/VCR. Check your TV program listings for shows with
closed captions.
If the TV/VCR receives poor quality television signals, the
captions may contain errors, or there might be no captions at
all. Some possible causes of poor quality signals are:
G Automobile ignition noise
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
1-2
1,3
PLAY
STOP
REW
F.FWD
DISPLAY
1
2
5
8
0
3
CH.
4
7
6
9
G Electric motor noise
G Weak signal reception
G Multiplex signal reception (ghosts or screen flutter)
G Playback of poorly recorded or worn videotapes.
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press MENU. Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to
select CAPTION.
1
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
B CAPTION [OFF]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select
CAPTION1, CAPTION2,TEXT1,TEXT2, or
OFF.
CAPTION1 displays standard closed captions (what a
character is saying). CAPTION2 displays foreign lan-
guage closed captions (foreign language words show-
ing what a character is saying).
2
Helpful Hints
• If a black box appears on theTV
screen, aTEXT mode is selected.
To clear the screen, select CAP-
TION1, CAPTION2, or OFF.
• When Closed Captions are on, the
on-screen display will disappear
after five seconds. Closed captions
disappear while the on-screen dis-
play is present.
• TheTV/VCR retains the Closed
Caption setting if the power fails.
• Abbreviations, symbols, and other
grammatical shortcuts may be
used in order to keep pace with
the on-screen action.This is not a
problem with theTV/VCR.
• Changing channels may delay
closed captions for a few seconds.
• Adjusting or muting the volume
may delay closed captions for a
few seconds.
TEXT1 and TEXT2 display half-screen text (such as a
channel guide, schedule, or announcement).
OFF turns off closed captions. Captions will not
appear on the screen.
– M E N U –
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER’S SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]
B CAPTION [CAPTION1]
ZERO RETURN
TIME SEARCH
Press MENU to remove the menu.
3
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36 Wake UpTimer
The Wake Up Timer turns on the TV/VCR automatically at a
specified time within the next 24 hours.You may set the
TV/VCR to turn on at a TV channel or withVCR playback.
Before you begin:
G Set the clock. Details are on pages 16-19. If the clock is not
set, you cannot set the Wake Up Timer.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
5
1
PLAY
STOP
2-4
REW
F.FWD
G Put a tape in the TV/VCR if you want the TV/VCR to start
tape playback at the specified time.
DISPLAY
Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until WAKE UP
5
1
2
5
8
0
3
TIMER appears.
CH.
1
4
7
6
9
+
100
PAUSE/STILL
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
WAKE UP B ON/OFF
TIMER
[OFF]
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ON appears.
2
3
WAKE UP B ON/OFF [ON]
TIMER
TV/TAPE [TV]
A
TIME
[
12:OO
]
M
Press PLAY/G or STOP/Gto selectTV/TAPE.
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to selectTV or
TAPE. If you select TV, the current TV channel will be
on when the TV/VCR turns on. Select TAPE to start
tape playback when the TV/VCR turns on.
WAKE UP
TIMER
ON/OFF [ON]
BTV/TAPE [TV]
A
TIME
[
12:OO
]
M
Press PLAY/G or STOP/G to selectTIME.
Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select your
wake up time.
4
5
Each button press changes the time by 10 minutes.
WAKE UP
TIMER
ON/OFF [ON]
TV/TAPE [TV]
A
B TIME
[3:3O
]
M
Helpful Hint
• To cancel theWake UpTimer,
press SLEEP/WAKE UP until
WAKE UPTIMER appears, then
press F.FWD/B or REW/s until
OFF appears. Press MENU to
remove the menus.
Press MENU to remove the menu. Press
POWER to turn off theTV/VCR. The TV/VCR
will turn on at the specified time.
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SleepTimer 37
Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV/VCR to shut itself
off in a certain amount of time.
POWER
SLEEP/WAKE UP
1
2
3
Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until SLEEPTIMER
appears.
PLAY
STOP
1
2
REW
F.FWD
Press PLAY/G, STOP/G, F.FWD/B or REW/s
to choose an amount of time.
DISPLAY
You may choose 30 minutes, one hour, an hour and a
1
2
5
8
0
3
half, or two hours.
CH.
4
7
6
9
+
100
VOL.
SPEED
RESET
PAUSE/STILL
TIME SEARCH MUTE
RECORD
SLEEP TIMER [2:00]
Press MENU to remove the SleepTimer
display.
3
Helpful Hints
• To cancel the SleepTimer, press
SLEEP/WAKE UP until SLEEP
TIMER appears. Press PLAY/G,
STOP/G, F.FWD/B, or REW/s
to select OFF. Press MENU to
remove the SleepTimer display.
• To see how much time remains
before theTV/VCR turns itself off,
press SLEEP/WAKE UP twice.The
time remaining appears in the [ ]
beside SLEEPTIMER. Press MENU
to remove the information.
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38 Automatic Operation Features
Automatic Playback
When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come
on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback
will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not
come on automatically when you insert a tape with the
record tab intact. If a timer recording is set and the TV/VCR
power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab
is missing.
Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off
When you play, fast forward, or record a tape to its end, the
TV/VCR will rewind the tape, stop, turn itself off, and eject
the tape.
Tape Eject
A tape can be ejected with the TV/VCR power on or off
(but the TV/VCR must be plugged in). If a timer recording is
programmed, a tape cannot be ejected when the power is
off. In this case, 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.
AutomaticTracking Adjustment
The TV/VCR automatically adjusts the tracking to give you
the best possible picture quality.With some recordings, you
may get a better picture using manual tracking.
ManualTracking
To adjust the tracking manually, press the CHANNEL G/G
buttons on the TV/VCR or the CH(annel) G/G button on
the remote control during playback.
Tracking returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment when
you insert a tape or press STOP/G.
Before
Tracking
Adjustment
After
Tracking
Adjustment
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Glossary 39
AUDIO In Jack: white jack on the front of the TV/VCR that receives audio
from other equipment.
Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR memorizes all
available channels.Then, when you push the CH(annel) G/G button, you only
scan through channels you receive.
Auxiliary (AUX): The channel to which you set your TV/VCR during dub-
bing or when viewing material that is playing on another device that is con-
nected to the TV/VCR (for example, a Camcorder orVCR).The auxiliary (or
line input) channel is always channel 00 (AUX).
Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
• Antenna –VHF (very high frequency; channels
2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels
14-69).
• Cable – channels 1-125.
Bright: adjusting increases or decreases the brightness of the color on the
screen.
Color: adjusting pales or brightens the picture color.
Contrast: the distinction between the black and white parts of the picture.
Dubbing: copying a tape using a separateVCR.
HQ: high quality; a circuitry feature that improves picture detail.
OTR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording that starts immediately and
records for 30 minutes to eight hours, whichever you specify.
Sharpness: adjusting softens or clarifies the picture on the screen.
Tape Speeds: how fast the tape travels during playback or recording.
• SP (standard play) – fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is
approximately two hours); best picture quality.
• LP (long play) – average tape speed; playback only.
• SLP (super long play) – slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape
is approximately six hours).Allows the most recording time to fit on a
videotape.
Tint: adjusting changes the tints of the picture from red/purple to yellow/green.
VIDEO In Jack: yellow jack on the front of the TV/VCR that receives video
from other equipment.
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40 Helpful Hints
If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service.You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of
your product before you call.This information is on the back of the product.Also, please take a moment to
identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If the representa-
tive will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to
assist you.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourTV/VCR, remember the following:
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
• Avoid dusty or humid places.
• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the vents on theTV/VCR. Do not place theTV/VCR
on a carpet, as this will block the vents.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
• Do not place theTV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move theTV/VCR suddenly from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting it from the power outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If you spill water on theTV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take theTV/VCR to an autho-
rized service center.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into theTV/VCR cassette compartment.
• Do not place anything on top of theTV/VCR.
DewWarning (Moisture Condensation)
• Moisture may condense inside the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, after heating
a cold room, or when the humidity is high.There is no warning that moisture is in yourTV/VCR. Playing a
tape in aTV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated could damage the tape and theTV/VCR. If you sus-
pect moisture inside theTV/VCR, keep theTV/VCR power on (but do not play a tape) for at least two
hours.This will allow theTV/VCR to dry.
TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.
• Set the recording start and stop times correctly. Details are on pages 22-24. Midnight is 12 a.m. Noon is 12
p.m.
• Make sure theTV/VCR power is off before the recording’s start time.
• Set the clock. Details are on pages 16-19.
• Put a tape in theTV/VCR.The tape must have a record tab.
• With ShowGuard, you don’t have to worry about losing your timer recordings. If the power fails, timer
recordings will be restored when the clock is reset.The timer recording will not occur if it was scheduled
to take place during the power failure.
TV/VCR will not record.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
• Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet.
• Check your hookups. Details are on pages six-seven.
• Set up theTV channels. Details are on page 14.
Channel reception is poor.
• Check connections, then set up the channels again. Details are on page 14.
TV/VCR has no power.
• Connect the power plug to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely.
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.
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Helpful Hints (cont’d) 41
The remote control is not available and you need to access the menu.
• Press CHANNEL G or G on the front of theTV/VCR to go to channel zero or AUX. Press CHANNEL G
once to access theTV/VCR menu. Use the PLAY, REW, F.FWD, and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front of the
TV/VCR to go through the menu. Press CHANNEL GGon the front of theTV/VCR again to remove the
main menu and go to your lowestTV channel. (Tape play must be stopped.) Some menus can be removed
only by pressing MENU on the remote. Details are on page 12.
TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.
• TheTV/VCR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving a broadcast sig-
nal (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 or check the CableTV signal. Details are on page six.
• Adjust theTV/VCR picture controls. Details are on page 21.
• 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 38.
• Use the Rental feature. Details are on page 30.
• If moisture has accumulated in yourTV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try to
play a tape. Details are on page 40.
TV/VCR does not display closed captions.
• Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to theTV listings in your local newspaper.
• Closed captions are available forTV programming, not videotape playback.
Remote control does not operateTV/VCR.
• Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front of theTV/VCR. Details are on page 12.
• Remove all obstacles between the remote control and theTV/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, press the +100
button, then the Number buttons for the last two digits.
• If you are using an antenna and do not have CableTV service, only channels 2-69 will be available.
You cannot insert a tape into theTV/VCR.
• Insert the videotape with the window side up, with the record tab facing you and to the left.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in theTV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the front of theTV/VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into theTV/VCR.
• If you have set a timer recording and theTV/VCR power is off, theTV/VCR will eject the tape if the record
tab is missing.
You cannot remove the tape from theTV/VCR.
• Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
• If a timer recording is programmed, turn on theTV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape
and turn off theTV/VCR power for the timer recording.
• Unplug theTV/VCR power cord for five minutes. Plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER but-
ton on theTV/VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on theTV/VCR three to five
times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.
The picture or color is faulty.
• Magnetism or geomagnetism from nearby equipment can affect the color in theTV picture. Move the
TV/VCR away from other equipment, and the color will correct automatically. Or, disconnect theTV/VCR
from power by unplugging the power cord. After 30 minutes, reconnect it to the power outlet.
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42 Specifications
General
CRT: 13-inch in line gun
Television system: NTSC
Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) Standard
Video Heads:Two heads
Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm)
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/sec.
LP: 16.67 mm/sec.
SLP: 11.12 mm/sec.
OperatingTemperature: 41˚F (5˚C) to 104˚F (40˚C)
Relative Humidity: 10% to 75%
Power requirement:AC 120V, 60Hz
Power consumption: 60W
Sound output: 1W
Dimensions:
15-7/8" (H) x 14-1/2" (W) x 14-15/16" (D)
401 mm x 368 mm x 380 mm
Weight: 23.15 lbs (10.5 kg)
Tuner Broadcast Channels
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69
CableTV Channels
1-125
Terminals
Antenna In:VHF/UHF 75 ohms unbalanced
Video In: RCA connector
Audio In: RCA connector
Earphone: 3.5 mm CES
Electrical Specifications
Video input level: 0.5~2.0Vp-p
Audio input level: -10dBv
Video S/N ratio
SP: More than 42dBµ
Audio S/N ratio
SP: More than 38dB
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without our
legal obligation.
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Limited Warranty 43
TV/VCR COMBINATION
90 Days Free Labor/OneYear Parts Exchange
This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty
service.A sales receipt or other document showing
that you purchased the product is considered proof
of purchase.
Please keep your sales receipt or other document
showing proof of purchase.Attach it to this owner’s
manual and keep both nearby.Also keep the original
box and packing material in case you need to return
your product.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your
product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will be
repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days
to one year from the day of purchase, all parts will be
repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor
charges. After one year from the day of purchase, you
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all
labor charges.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting
service.Adjustments of the controls discussed there
may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Take the product to a Magnavox factory service cen-
ter (see enclosed list) or authorized service center
for repair.When the product has been repaired, you
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are
covered only for the original warranty period.When
the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on must pick up the unit at the center. Centers may keep
all replaced and repaired parts also expires.
defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all
implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited in duration to the duration of this express
warranty. But, because some states do not allow limi-
tations on how long an implied warranty may last, this
limitation may not apply to you.)
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the prod-
uct, adjustment of customer controls on the prod-
uct, and installation or repair of antenna systems
outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of
misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Magnavox.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or
cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation
to enable it to operate in any country other than
the country for which it was designed, manufac-
tured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Please contact Magnavox at:
1-800-705-2000.
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other
warranties. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including any implied warranties of mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for
any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the
the product. (Some states do not allow the exclu-
sion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you.This
possibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded materi-
al, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
• damage caused by the use of non-VHS tapes or
tapes that have not been tested and labeled for
Please record below the model and serial numbers
found on the product.Also, please fill out and mail
your warranty registration card promptly. It will be
easier for us to notify you if necessary.
use in two, four, six, and eight hourVHS recorders. MODEL # __________________________________
• a product that is used for commercial or institu-
SERIAL # __________________________________
tional purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where
the product is officially distributed by Magnavox. In
countries where Magnavox does not distribute the
product, the local Magnavox service organization will
attempt to provide service (although there may be a
delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical
manual(s) are not readily available).
Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171
EL6515E002/ 01-03
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44 Index
alt.ch button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . .6, 13
audio in jack . . . . . . . . .7, 12, 26
auto return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
automatic
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
auxiliary mode (aux) 7, 12, 26, 39
hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7, 26
language selection . . . . . . . . . . .8
long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39
lp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39
slp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39
sp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39
specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
speed button . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
standard play . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39
status display . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
stop/p button . . . . . . . . . . . .11
stop/eject button . . . . . . . . . .12
super long play . . . . . . . . .10, 39
menu access from front panel 12
menu button . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
mute button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
bright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
number buttons . . . . . . . .11, 14
one-touch recording . . . . . . . .27
tape duplication . . . . . . . . . . .26
tape speed . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39
time search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
time search button . . . . . .11, 31
time setting . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
timer recording
cancelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
camcorder connections . . .7, 26
channel
pause/still button . . . . . . . .11, 28
picture control . . . . . . . . . . . .21
play button . . . . . . . . . . .9, 11-12
playback options . . . . . . . . . . .28
playing a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
power button . . . . . . . . . .11-12
power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 13
above 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
buttons . . . . . . . . . .11, 12, 38
deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
closed caption . . . . . . . . . . . .35
color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
connections . . . . . . . . . . .6-7, 26
contents, table of . . . . . . . . . . .4
contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
controls
ratings
movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
tv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
rec/otr button . . . . . . . . . .12, 27
rec/otr light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
recording prevention . . . . . . . .5
remote control . . . . . . . . . . . .11
remote sensor . . . . . . . . . . . .12
rental playback . . . . . . . . . . . .30
repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
rerecording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
reset button . . . . . . . .11, 24, 31
rew(ind) button . . . . . . . . . . .12
rew(ind)/{ button . . . . . .11, 28
rewinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
v-chip setup . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34
video in jack . . . . . . . . .7, 12, 26
volume buttons . . . . . . . . .11-12
remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
tv/vcr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
wake up timer . . . . . . . . . . . .36
warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
daylight-savings time . . . . . . . .20
display button . . . . . . . . . .11, 21
duplication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
zero return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
earphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ejecting a tape . . . . . . . . . . . .41
fast forward search . . . . . . . . .28
f.fwd/B button . . . . . . . . .11, 28
f.fwd button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . .3
searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 31
sensor (remote) . . . . . . . . . . .12
sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
sleep/wake up button . .11, 36-37
glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41
high speed searching . . . . . . . .28
This owner’s manual is made of recycled paper.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Magnavox has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
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