Polaroid DVD VCR Combo TBX 2000AF User Manual

20” TV/DVD/VCR Combo  
TBX-2000AF  
Instruction Manual  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12.Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination  
to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
15.Warning - This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician.  
Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury  
or death from electrical shock, and may increase the risk of fire.  
FCC Warning  
Class B Computing Device  
Information to User  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant  
to part 15 of 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  
installation. lf this equipment receives interference while off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
2) lncrease the separation between the equipment and unit.  
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the unit is connected.  
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions.  
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:  
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio - TV Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the US  
Government Printing Office. Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.  
FCC Warning  
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void  
the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
NOTE: In order for an installation of the product to maintain compliance with the limits for a Class B  
Device, shielded cables must be used.  
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WARNING:  
THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT IS 1.  
Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions  
of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If  
you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you will see the region code notice  
on the screen. The disk will not play, and should be unloaded.  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Notes on Discs  
HOW TO HANDLE, CLEAN, AND STORE DISCS.  
Handling discs  
•DO NOT TOUCH THE PLAYBACK SIDE OF THE DISC.  
•DO NOT ATTACH PAPER OR TAPE TO DISCS.  
Note:  
Polaroid SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE  
THAT MAY OCCUR TO A DISC FROM BEING OPERATED IN THE UNIT.  
Cleaning discs  
•Fingerprints and dirt on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration.  
Wipe the disc from the center outward with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.  
•If you cannot wipe off the dirt off, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish  
with a dry cloth.  
•Do not use any of solvent such as paint thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-static  
spray for vinyl LP's.  
Storing discs  
•Do not store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.  
•Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust.  
•Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause  
warping.  
Playable discs  
This unit can play back the following discs.  
Disk Mark  
Contains Disc Size Maximum playback time  
Approx. 4 hours  
(single sided disc)  
Audio  
+Video  
(moving  
pictures)  
DVD  
video  
disc  
12cm  
Approx. 8 hours  
(double sided disc)  
KODAK  
Picture  
CD  
Spec.  
Audio  
12cm  
12cm  
Up to 10 hours  
MP3 CD  
VHS  
Audio  
+Video  
Notes on regional numbers  
DVDs are divided into separate regions. The United States and Canada are designated as region 1  
DVD.  
Your unit plays region 1 DVDs only.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  
Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................................................1  
Feature Descriptions ......................................................................................................................5  
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................5  
Front and Rear Unit Profiles ..........................................................................................................6  
Remote Control Features................................................................................................................6  
INSTALLATION  
Connecting the Antenna..................................................................................................................8  
Installing the Remote Control Batteries ..........................................................................................8  
Connecting A/V Equipment ............................................................................................................9  
FUNCTIONS & FEATURES  
Turn On/Off....................................................................................................................................11  
Basic Functions ............................................................................................................................11  
Function Selection Menus  
Picture Menu ..........................................................................................................................11  
Sound Menu............................................................................................................................11  
Tuner Menu ............................................................................................................................12  
TV Timer Menu ......................................................................................................................12  
General Menu ........................................................................................................................12  
Useful Remote Control Features ..................................................................................................14  
DVD FUNTIONS  
Playing Back a Disc ......................................................................................................................15  
Using the On-Screen Display ........................................................................................................16  
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track....................................................................................17  
Playing Repeatedly ......................................................................................................................17  
Selecting Subtitles ........................................................................................................................18  
Selecting the Camera Angles/Language/Audio Settings ..............................................................18  
Playing Back Your Kodak Picture CD............................................................................................19  
MP3 Operation ..............................................................................................................................19  
Setting the Parent Lock ................................................................................................................20  
Customizing the Function Selectings ............................................................................................21  
VCR FUNTIONS  
VCR Playback ..............................................................................................................................22  
Recording ......................................................................................................................................22  
Search Function ............................................................................................................................23  
VCR Setting ..................................................................................................................................23  
Other Remote Control Features ....................................................................................................24  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.............................................................................................................25  
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Feature Descriptions  
181 Channel Tuner - Total number of channels the TV can receive: 2-69 in Air mode, or 1-125 in Cable  
mode  
AV Input (Front) - Input designed for infrequent use, such as with a camcorder or video game unit  
S-Video Input (Front) - Input designed for greater clearity and sharpness  
AV Input (Rear) - Standard composite input designed for use with A/V devices, such as a DVD player  
AV Output (Rear) - Output signals from TV to devices such as VCR's  
RF IN Jack - Standard coaxial antenna jack  
Channel Recall - Instant return to the last channel viewed  
Closed Captions Display -Feature that displays the closed captions or text of a TV broadcast  
Remote Control - A wireless remote control unit for the TV  
On/Off Timer - Feature that allows the user to set a time for the TV to turn on or off  
Parental Control - Feature that allows parents to block out selected types of programming  
Screen Size - The diagonal size of the TV screen  
Selectable Picture Modes - Preset standards for TV display: User, Normal, Movie and Sports  
Selectable Sound Modes - Preset standards for TV sound: User, Normal, Speech Movie and Music  
MTS Stereo/Video Stereo- Stereo sound for superior TV viewing experience  
Trilingual On Screen Display (OSD) - TV's on screen display can be either English, French or Spanish  
DVD/CD/MP3/KODAK Picture CD Support  
SPECIFICATIONS  
MODEL  
TDX-2000AF  
Television System  
NTSC-M  
Channel Coverage  
VHF 2-13, UHF 14~69  
Mid Band (A-8~A-1, A~I);  
Super Band (J~W)  
Hyper Band (AA~ZZ, AAA, BBB)  
Ultra Band (65~94, 100~125)  
Cable TV Coverage  
181  
Channels Preset  
Antenna Input  
75 ohm (unbalanced)  
15.98 x 12.01 in.  
406 x 305 mm  
Screen Dimensions  
2W + 2W  
<7%  
Audio Output  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Power Source  
~120Vac, 60Hz  
68.2 lbs. (31 kg)  
Unit Weight  
22.91 x 21.06 x 19.37 in.  
582 x 535 x 492 mm  
Unit Dimensions  
Packaged Dimensions  
Power Consumption  
26.38 x 24.88 x 22.64 in.  
670 x 632 x 575 mm  
130W  
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Front and Rear Unit Profiles  
Front panel  
1
2
3 4 5 6 7  
8 9 10  
1112 13 14 15 161718  
19  
20  
1 AV IN1 JACK  
2 VCR DECK  
3 STOP/EJECT  
4 PLAY/PAUSE  
5 FAST REVERSE  
6 FAST FORWARD  
7 REC/OTR  
13 VOLUME DOWN/UP  
14 CHANNEL DOWN/UP  
15 DISC TRAY  
8 TIMER REC INDICATOR  
9 REC/OTR INDICATOR  
10 POWER INDICATOR  
11 TV/VIDEO SELECT  
12 MENU SELECT  
16 OPEN/CLOSE  
17 PLAY/PAUSE  
18 STOP  
19 REMOTE SENSOR  
20 STANDBY  
Rear panel  
ANTENNA IN  
Remote Control Features  
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Remote Control Features  
The keys marked with * have composite functions.  
Function Description  
DVD  
No.  
Button  
TV  
VCR  
To enter DVD mode  
——  
1
2
DVD  
TV/VCR  
To enter DVD mode  
——  
——  
To shift to TV/AV mode  
3
0~9  
Channel number (0~9)  
TV/Video select  
Number (0~9)  
——  
4
VIDEO  
5
PICTURE  
Picture mode select  
DVD setup  
——  
6
DVD SET UP  
CH-/+(TRK-/+)  
C C (SUB-T)  
MTS/SAP(AUDIO)  
ANGLE(SKIP)  
REPEAT  
——  
Channel down/up  
CCD/Text  
Stereo/SAP  
——  
——  
Tracking adjust  
CCD/Text  
*7  
*8  
*9  
*10  
11  
Sub title  
Audio  
Hi Fi select  
Skip forward  
——  
Angle select  
Repeat playback  
——  
To make picture advance frame  
by frame in the Still mode  
/To pause during recording  
*12  
PAUSE(STEP)  
To pause during recording  
Step  
13  
14  
15  
SPEED  
OTR  
To select speed of tape  
One touch record  
——  
——  
PLAY/PAUSE  
To play  
Play/Pause  
Previous skip  
Forward skip  
Standby  
Play/Still  
VCR search  
VCR timer  
*16 PREV(VCR SEARCH)  
*17 NEXT(VCR TIMER)  
18  
VCR search  
VCR timer  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
MUTE  
SOUND  
Mute on/off  
Sound mode select  
TV menu select  
TV/VCR MENU  
¡ Ä¡ Å<>/ENTER  
VOL-/VOL+  
To navigate the menus/ To access the sub menus  
Volume down/up  
*24 TV RECALL(TITLE)  
*25 TV SCAN (D.MENU)  
Channel recall  
Title  
——  
——  
Channel scan  
DVD menu  
26  
27  
DISPLAY  
A-B  
COUNTER RESET  
(CLEAR)  
On-screen display  
——  
To repeat playback from point A to point B  
Counter reset  
To clear a program in the TIMER RECORDING menu  
*28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
SLEEP  
EJECT  
STOP  
FWD  
Sleep off  
Open/Close  
Stop  
To eject tape  
FF  
To eject tape  
FWD  
CUE1/CUE2  
REV1/REV2  
REV  
REW  
When " " displayed during DVD playback, the function is not operational.  
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INSTALLATION  
- Please read the safety instructions in this manual completely before installation.  
- Install your unit in an area where direct sunlight will not fall upon the screen.  
- Soft, indirect light is best for television viewing.  
- Allow enough space (at least 4 in.) between the TV and any walls or enclosures for proper ventilation.  
- Optimum television viewing distance is 3-5 times the screen's size.  
Auto-Degaussing  
Color TV is easily affected by magnetism which leads to color distortion. If your unit is moved or affected by  
near magnetic components or appliances with power on, please power off your unit for at least 1 hour. The  
built-in auto-degaussing circuit will eliminate the magnetism interference.  
Auto off when no signal received  
The TV set will automatically enter into Standby mode when the following conditions are met.  
1.TV is in antenna mode.  
2.Current channel has no signal.  
3.No key is pressed within 15 minutes.  
Connecting the Antenna  
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)  
OR  
VHF  
UHF  
or Cable  
300-ohm twin-lead cable (not supplied)  
Antenna adapter  
(not supplied)  
VHF  
RF Input  
(back of TV unit)  
OR  
U/V mixer  
(not supplied)  
UHF  
Notes:  
1) It is recommended that a 75 ohm coaxial cable be used in order to eliminate interference and noise which  
may occur due to nearby radio transmissions.  
2) The antenna cable should not be tied together with other wiring.  
3) Set up a lightning rod and check it regularly when an outdoor antennais used.  
Installing the Remote Control Batteries  
1. Remove the battery compartment lid.  
2. Insert two AAA batteries (included). Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities are correctly aligned.  
3. Reattach the battery lid.  
Notes:  
1) Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life.  
2) Always replace both batteries at the same time.  
3) Do not expose batteries to fire or break them open.  
4) To avoid battery leakage, remove batteries from the remote control when it is not being used for a long period  
of time.  
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INSTALLATION (continued)  
Connecting A/V Equipment  
The following are diagrams showing basic instructions for attaching external equipment, like a VCR or  
DVD player, to your unit. Please refer to operation manuals of external audio/video equipment that will  
be connected to your set for additional instructions. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL POWER BEFORE  
CONNECTING DEVICES TOGETHER.  
Connect VCR's RF OUT terminal to the RF IN jack located on the rear panel of the TV.  
Coaxial Cable  
RF IN  
VCR  
Input from Device to TV  
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT  
DO NOT connect both composite (yellow video terminal) and S-Video terminal. Use only  
one of the two. Also, remember to connect the audio cables when using S-Video.  
DVD Player  
With S - VIDEO Terminal  
VIDEO  
Yellow  
Red  
Yellow  
Red  
Camcorder  
White  
White  
VCR  
Output from TV to Device  
VIDEO  
Yellow  
Yellow  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN  
Red  
Red  
White  
White  
VCR  
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INSTALLATION (continued)  
Connecting A/V Equipment (continued)  
Enjoying Digital Stereo Sound (Digital Stereo)  
Enjoy the dynamic sound of Digital Stereo by connecting  
an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input and speaker  
system (right and left front speakers).  
COAXIAL  
To PCM/BITSTREAM  
Coaxial cable  
(Optional)  
Set "SPDIF Output" to "SPDIF/PCM" via the setup menu.  
Enjoy DTS  
DTS programming can deliver surround sound with five  
discrete full range channels plus a sixth channel for a  
subwoofer. You can enjoy your unit with a DTS Digital  
Surround Sound System. All you need is to connect your  
unit to a DTS receiver with an external decoder.  
How to setup the sound output:  
To digital  
audio input  
Connection  
Example  
Amplifier equipped  
with digital audio input  
Front  
speaker  
(left)  
Front  
speaker  
(right)  
From the "General Setup Page" display, set "SPDIF  
Output" to "SPDIF/RAW".  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology  
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision  
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited  
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by  
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
COAXIAL  
To PCM/BITSTREAM  
(Optional)  
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, play in  
public, or rent copyrighted material without permission.  
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings  
made from these discs will be distorted.  
Notes:  
(1) Do not connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of the  
unit to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital receiver.  
Instead, connect to the "DIGITAL" or "COAXIAL"  
input of a Dolby Digital/DTS receiver or Processor.  
The input of the AV receiver is not compatible with  
the PCM/BITSTREAM jack and is primarily for  
Laserdiscs only.  
(2) Connect the PCM/BITSTREAM jack of unit to the  
"DIGITAL" or "COAXIAL" input of a DTS receiver or  
Processor.  
(3) Refer to the manual of the connected  
Equipment.  
(4) Adjust the volume of your receiver to a  
comfortable listening level to avoid any speaker  
damage.  
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FUNCTIONS & FEATURES  
Turn On/Off  
1. Turn On  
Plug in the power cord, and the TV should enter into Standby mode. Pressing STANDBY key will turn on  
the TV and its power indicator light.  
2. Standby  
While the TV is on, press the STANDBY key will put the TV in Standby mode. The power indicator light on  
the TV set will turn off.  
Basic Functions  
Changing the Channel  
While in Tuner mode, press the CH+/- keys to change the channel, or use the numeric keypad to enter a  
new channel.  
Adjusting the Volume  
To adjust the volume, press the VOL+/ - keys.  
Muting the Volume  
To mute the volume, press the MUTE key. To restore the volume, press MUTE again or press the VOL + key.  
Function Selection Menus  
To change the setting of any function, press the TV/VCR MENU key to bring up the main menu. Press  
to highlight the desire sub-menu and press </> (or ENTER) to access. While in the sub-menu, press  
to select the item and </> to adjust the setting. Press the TV/VCR MENU key to return to the main menu  
and exit.  
While in the setup menu, CH-/+ and VOL-/+ key on the front panel will function as the  
/
/ </> on the  
remote control.  
Picture Menu  
Features  
This menu allows you to adjust the various picture settings.  
Picture  
Tint:  
-31 (more purplish) to +31 (more greenish)  
0 (dimmest) to 63 (brightest)  
0 (minimum contrast) to 63 (maximum contrast)  
0 (minimum color) to 63 (maximum color)  
0 (minimum sharpness) to 63 (maximum sharpness)  
Tint  
00  
32  
32  
32  
32  
Brightness:  
Contrast:  
Color:  
Sharpness:  
Note:  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color  
Sharpness  
To control picture artifacts reduce the sharpness setting when  
viewing DVD discs.  
Sound Menu  
Features  
Sound  
This menu allows you to adjust the various sound settings.  
32  
32  
00  
Bass  
Bass:  
0 (less Bass) to 63 (more Bass)  
0 (less Treble) to 63 (more Treble)  
L31 (Left Dominance) to R31 (Right Dominance)  
Off, On  
Treble  
Balance  
Surround  
AVC  
Treble:  
Balance:  
Surround:  
AVC:  
On  
Off  
Mono  
Off, On  
MTS  
MTS:  
Please refer to the description of MTS/SAP key (P14)  
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FUNCTIONS & FEATURES (continued)  
Tuner Menu  
Note: This menu is only accessible while the TV is in Tuner mode.  
Tuner  
Channel: This feature allows you to change the channel displaying on  
screen. Press </> or the numeric keypad to change the channel.  
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Add  
Air  
Channel  
Add/Erase  
Antenna  
Add/Erase: This feature allows you to add or remove the channel  
currently display on screen to the "active channel list" . Active channel list  
is the list of channel that is available by pressing the CH+/- keys. Press  
</> to add or erase.  
Auto Program  
Antenna: This feature sets the TV tuner to an Air antenna or a Cable  
antenna. Please use Air mode when using an over-the-air antenna; use  
Cable mode for a cable hookup. Press < / > to select between the two  
options.  
Stop  
Start  
Auto Program: This feature will setup the Active channel list for the user.  
The list will include only the channels with a signal detected. Press > to  
begin and < to stop the process.  
TV Timer Menu  
Clock must be set first in the Clock Set menu.(P23)  
Time  
TV Timer  
This feature allows the TV to display time on the TV screen.  
Time  
Not Set  
--:--  
On Time  
On Time  
On Channel  
Off Time  
Timer  
This feature allows you to preset a time when the TV set will turn  
on.  
-
--:--  
Once  
On Channel  
This feature allows you to preset the channel on display when the  
On Time is activated.  
Clock Must Be Set First.  
Off Time  
This feature allows you to preset a time when the TV set will turn  
off.  
Timer:Timer can be set to Once or Always.  
General Menu  
Language  
This feature allows you to pick a language used for the on screen display  
(OSD). Press < / > to select the language of your choice - English  
(Eng.), French (Fra.) or Spanish (Esp.).  
General  
Blue Back  
This feature gives you the option to display a blue background on the TV  
screen when there is no signal present. Press </> to toggle between on  
and off.  
Language  
Blue Back  
CCD/Text  
Eng.  
Fra. Esp.  
On  
Off  
Parental Guide  
On  
CCD/Text  
Closed caption is a feature that allows your TV set to display, on screen,  
the dialogue, narration, and sound effect of a TV program. It also allows  
you to display teletext signal. Text and caption will be displayed at either  
the top or the bottom of the screen. There are nine different settings for  
closed captions . You can set it to one of the 4 Closed Caption settings  
(CC1-4), one of the 4 Text settings (T1-4), or set this feature to off  
(CCD/Text off).  
MPAA - X  
TV - MA  
Notes: A Closed Caption signal may not be displayed under the following conditions:  
-When there is no Closed Caption/Text signal to decode  
-When the signal is weak or altered (due to interference or poor reception)  
-When viewing a dubbed video tape  
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FUNCTIONS & FEATURES (continued)  
General Menu (continued)  
Parental Guide  
General  
Language  
Blue Back  
CCD/Text  
This feature allows parents to block certain programs from being  
viewed, based on the program’s rating. In order to access this  
menu, you must first enter a pass code. The factory default is 6688.  
Enter the pass code while the Parental Guide is highlighted. Now,  
with Parental Guide set as On, press > to access the TV Rating  
grid.  
Eng.  
On  
Off  
Fra. Esp.  
Parental Guide On  
MPAA-X TV-MA  
TV Rating  
Enter Pass Code - - - -  
Press  
to navigate between the ratings, press the TV/VCR  
MENU key to block out a particular rating completely. Or, if you  
wish, press to highlight an individual rating (anywhere a U is  
displayed in the middle of the grid.) Pressing the TV/VCR MENU  
key with one of these individual ratings highlighted will block only  
programs that feature that particular aspect. See the TV rating  
diagram at right for an example. TV ratings are defined in the  
charts below:  
TV-Rating  
Rating  
TV-Y  
FV D L S V  
U
U
TV-Y7 U  
TV-G  
TV-PG U  
TV-14  
TV-MA U  
U
U U U U  
U U U U  
U U U  
Age  
Defined as  
Contents  
Defined as  
U
TV - Y  
TV - Y7  
TV - G  
TV - PG  
TV - 14  
TV - MA  
All Children  
FV  
D
L
Fantasy Violence  
Sexual Dialogue  
Adult Language  
Sexual Situations  
Violence  
Directed to Older Children (over 7)  
General Audience  
Age Based Rating  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Mature Audience Only  
S
V
MPAA - Rating  
MPAA Rating  
Movie Rating  
Press > while in the TV Rating grid to access this grid. Press  
to navigate between the MPAA ratings. Pressing the  
TV/VCR MENU key with a rating highlighted will block that  
particular rating from being shown on this TV. A B will show in red  
next to the blocked rating. Please note that blocking a lower  
rating (for example, PG) will block all higher ratings (PG-13, R,  
NC-17, X.)  
G
PG  
PG-13 U  
R
NC-17 U  
X
U
U
U
U
Age Based Rating  
Pass Code Menu  
This menu allows you to change the access code for the  
Parental Guide functions of the TV set. Press the TV/VCR MENU  
key when Pass Code Control is highlighted. This will turn on or  
off the Pass Code function. With the Pass Code function ON, you  
can also change the Pass Code. Press to highlight Pass Code,  
then enter the new Pass Code using the numeric keypad.  
Pass Code Menu  
Pass Code Control  
Pass Code  
6688  
Note:  
Enter Pass Code - - - -  
The factory pre-set password is 6688. The initial password  
will be replaced when the new one is used. Please contact  
the service centre in case you forget the password.  
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FUNCTIONS & FEATURES (continued)  
Useful Remote Control Features  
DISPLAY  
Pressing this key will display the current information of the TV on the screen. (channel, antenna mode, time,  
video, etc.) Pressing it again allows you to display the current information of the VCR. To turn off the display,  
press the key repeatedly.  
SCAN  
Press the SCAN key twice, and the TV will begin to scan through all active channels. To stop the Scan,  
pressing any key can interrupt scanning. Please note that Scan will only work in Antenna mode.  
PICTURE  
Your TV has factory preset picture modes that allow you to optimize your TV viewing. To activate these picture  
modes, press this key, and you can choose among User, Normal, Movie and Sports.  
SOUND  
Press this key repeatedly, and you can choose among User, Normal, Speech, Movie and Music.  
RECALL  
This key will allow you to return to the last channel you viewed. Pressing it again will return you to the channel  
you just left.  
CC  
Pressing the CC key will activate the currently selected Closed Caption or Text under the System Menu.  
Pressing it again will turn off the Closed Caption or Text.  
VIDEO  
This key allows you to toggle between antenna and different video modes.  
0-9  
Press the 0-9 keys to enter channel numbers directly (2-69 in the Air mode or 1-125 in the Cable mode).  
Press the corresponding Number key(s) to enter a channel number from high-digit to low-digit.  
Enter digits within 3 seconds of each other.  
SLEEP  
To determine the minutes before the TV turns off, press the SLEEP key repeatedly to switch the TV to one  
of the following modes :  
--  
15  
30  
45  
60  
90  
120  
150  
180 (Unit: Minute)  
The TV will automatically enter the Standby mode when the preset Sleep time is up.  
The TV will display a message one minute before the Sleep timer runs out.  
Signal Received Press MTS/SAP key  
MTS/SAP  
In the TV mode, the TV can automatically identify MTS stereo  
modes such as Mono, Stereo, Stereo/SAP and Mono/SAP.  
Mono  
Stereo  
Mono  
Stereo, Mono  
Stereo, SAP, Mono  
Mono, SAP  
Stereo/SAP  
Mono/SAP  
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DVD FUNCTIONS  
Playing Back a Disc  
1. How to playback a disc  
1) Press DVD to enter the DVD mode.  
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.  
3) Place the disc on the disc tray. Be sure the playback side is face down.  
Note:  
A disc may be damaged if not correctly placed on the guides in the disc tray.  
This may also cause the DVD player to malfunction.  
4) Press the PLAY/PAUSE key. After closing the disc tray playback will start.  
The menu screen will appear automatically or you may access the menu screen by pressing TITLE.  
Notes:  
(1) Moving the unit during playback may cause damage to the disc as well as the unit.  
(2) To open and close the disc tray, you should only use the OPEN/CLOSE key.  
2. About DVD CD  
DVD or CD icons will appear depending on the disc being played back.  
DVD: DVD video discs  
CD: Audio CDs  
Title 2  
Title 4  
Title 1  
Title 3  
3. How to start playback from the menu screen  
1) Press / </> or the Number keys to select the title.  
2) Press the ENTER key. The DVD player will start playback from the title  
selected.  
4. How to pause playback  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key during playback.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to resume normal playback.  
5. How to remove the disc  
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key. Wait until the disc tray is completely open before removing the disc.  
After removing the disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE key to close the disc tray.  
6. How to stop playback  
Press the STOP key once. The DVD player is stopped.  
Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to replay.  
Press the STOP key twice. The DVD player is stopped completely.  
Note:  
At the completion of each movie a menu screen may appear. Be aware that the on-screen setup menu  
may damage your TV by permanently burning that image onto the screen. To avoid this, press the STOP  
key at the completion of each movie. You may also decide to setup the SCREEN SAVER.  
7. Advanced playback  
The DVD player allows you to playback discs at various speeds.  
2x  
2x  
4x  
8x  
16x  
16x  
4x  
8x  
1)You can play back a disc at 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x the normal speed.  
Press the REV or FWD keys during playback.  
The playback speed becomes 2x the normal speed.  
The playback speed changes each time you press the REV or FWD key.  
REV: Fast reverse  
FWD: Fast forward  
Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume normal playback.  
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DVD FUNCTIONS(continued)  
Playing Back a Disc (continued)  
Note:  
The DVD Player may not playback sound during scan reverse or forward playback of DVD video discs.  
The DVD Player will play sound during fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.  
The speeds may vary slightly from disc to disc and the 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x speeds are only approximate speeds.  
8. Resuming playback from the same location  
This DVD player allows you to stop playback and continue playback later from the same location on the  
disc.  
1) Press the STOP key.  
This will interrupt the playback and the DVD player memorizes the location where you stopped playback.  
2) Press the PLAY/PAUSE key.  
The DVD player will resume the playback from the location where you stopped playback.  
Notes:  
(1)The following actions will cancel the RESUME function:  
-Unplugging the unit after you stop playback.  
-Ejecting the disc.  
(2) Depending on the disc, you may experience a difference of location where playback resumes  
(3) Some discs do not utilize this feature.  
Using the On-Screen Display  
THE UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO VIEW THE DISC INFORMATION ON THE TV SCREEN.  
Press DISPLAY during playback, you can view the following on the TV:  
-Current title, Track number, Total playing time  
Current Title  
Current Chapter  
Title Elapsed  
Title Remain  
Chapter Elapsed  
TT 01/12 CH 06/39 00:02:20  
TT 01/12 CH 06/39 00:18:50  
TT 01/12 CH 06/39 00:03:50  
Total Title  
Total Chapter  
Display Off  
Chapter Remain  
TT 01/12 CH 06/39 00:10:40  
To turn off the on-screen display, press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
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DVD FUNCTIONS(continued)  
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track  
THE DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED  
INTO CHAPTERS. AUDIO CD AND MP3 DISCS ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN  
CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS UNIT.  
Chapter1 Chapter2 Chapter3 Chapter4 Chapter5  
Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5  
TITLE 1  
TITLE 2  
Audio CD  
DVD Video Disc  
1. Locating a title using the title menu  
You can locate a specific title using the title menu function, if a DVD video disc contains a title menu.  
1) Press the TITLE key. On the TV screen, the title menu will appear.  
2) Press the  
/ </> keys to select the title you want.  
You can also directly locate a specific title by pressing its assigned number with the Number keys.  
3) Press the ENTER key. This will cause the unit to start playback from chapter 1 of the title selected.  
Notes:  
(1) You may find that some discs will not respond to this function.  
(2) If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow those instructions. The instructions above  
describe the basic playback procedure. Procedures may vary depending on the contents of  
the DVD video disc.  
2. Locating a specific chapter or track  
This unit allows you to locate consecutive chapters or tracks.  
Press the PREV or NEXT key repeatedly to display the requested chapter or track.  
The DVD player starts playback from the selected chapter or track.  
How to locate proceeding chapters or tracks  
• When you press the PREV key, the DVD player starts playback from the beginning of the proceeding  
chapter or track.  
How to locate succeeding chapters or tracks  
• When you press the NEXT key, the DVD player starts playback from the beginning of the succeeding  
chapter or track.  
Note:On some discs the titles may not display the sub-divided chapters.  
Playing Repeatedly  
THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO PLAYBACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR SEGMENT  
REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT, CHAPTER/TRACK REPEAT, A-B REPEAT).  
Repeats the same chapter.  
Chapter  
How to repeat a title, chapter or track  
Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat.  
Repeats the same title.  
Title  
Press the REPEAT key. The repeat mode changes each  
time you press the REPEAT key.  
Repeats the disc.  
All  
No repeats.  
How to repeat a specific segment  
1. Press the A-B key at the beginning of the segment in which you  
A
want to repeat playback. (point A)  
2. Press the A-B key again at the end of the segment (point B).  
AB  
The Combo Player will automatically return to point A and start to  
repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B).  
3. Press the A-B key to cancel the A-B repeat function.  
The Combo Player will resume to normal playback.  
• Depending on the disc, you may experience a difference between point A and the location where playback  
actually resumes.  
• Be aware that some discs will not respond to the A-B repeat function.  
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DVD FUNCTIONS(continued)  
Selecting Subtitles  
THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES INCLUDED ON THE  
DISC ON YOUR TV SCREEN.  
How to display subtitles  
You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the  
DVD video disc.  
Subtitle  
01/02: English  
02/02: French  
Subtitle  
Press the SUB-T during playback until the subtitles disappears.  
Subtitle Off  
Notes:  
• With some DVD's, you may not be able to turn off the subtitles and they will  
appear on screen automatically.  
• If the subtitles continue to show on your TV even after the DVD has been  
turned off, please refer to the TV's close caption settings.  
• As you press the SUB-T, the subtitles may not appear immediately during  
some scenes.  
Selecting the Camera Angles/Language/Audio Settings  
THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES.  
ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2  
Good evening  
Bonsoir  
Buenas tardes  
Selecting the camera angle  
Selecting a language  
1. How to change the camera angle  
Press the ANGLE key while playing back a scene recorded with  
multiple angles.  
Each time you press the ANGLE key, the angle will change.  
1/2  
2/2  
Notes:  
(1) The angle function will not work on DVD video discs that do not  
contain recorded multiple angles.  
(2) The angle icon indicator will illuminate while playing back a title that contains at least one scene  
recorded from multiple angles.  
2. How to select a playback audio setting  
This DVD player allows you to select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included  
on the DVD video disc.  
1) Press the AUDIO key during playback.  
2) Press the AUDIO key again to cycle backwards.  
Audio 2/3 : AC3 5.1CH  
Audio 3/3 : AC3 5.1CH  
Audio 1/3 : AC3 5.1CH  
French  
Spanish  
English  
Audio  
1/3 : AC3 5.1CH  
English  
Language  
Total Audio Channels  
Current Audio Position  
Note:  
The DVD player returns to the initial default settings when you turn on the DVD player or replace a disc.  
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DVD FUNCTIONS(continued)  
Playing Back Your Kodak Picture CD  
1. Normal  
When a Kodak Picture CD is inserted, an automated slide show is launched, each picture in the current  
directory will be displayed consecutively in a slide-show fashion and will be scaled to fit most of the TV  
screen. Fifteen slideshow transition modes are provided.  
To display an image indefinitively, press the PLAY/PAUSE key. To view the Next or Previous picture,  
press the NEXT or PREV key. To resume the slideshow press the PLAY/PAUSE key.  
2. Image rotation  
There are four modes to transformation: "Invert", "Mirror", "Left", and "Right". The arrow keys are used to  
select the different transformation modes:  
UP  
- lnvert/Normal  
Down - Mirror/Normal  
Left < - Turn left  
Right > - Turn right  
3. Menu  
The D.MENU key is used to display thumbnail pictures. After it is enabled, up to twelve scaled-down  
thumbnails pictures will be displayed on the screen. The NEXT and PREV keys can be used to display  
the NEXT and PREVIOUS twelve pictures in the current directory.  
Note: You can use the  
/ </> / ENTER to select.  
MP3 Operation  
1. Insert a MP3 CD, the DVD player will initialize the disc when the  
tray is closed and the directory (folder) will be shown in the MENU on  
screen.  
2. Press < / > then the  
key to select and highlight a MP3 file  
(song).  
3. Press ENTER to play the file.  
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DVD FUNCTIONS(continued)  
Setting the Parental Lock  
YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH  
THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE.  
Setting the parental lock  
DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents  
allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc to  
disc. For example, if the disc allows, you can edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace  
them with more suitable scenes, or lock out playback of the disc all together.  
1. Press STOP twice during playback.  
2. Press DVD SET UP. The SETUP MENU appears on the TV  
screen.  
3. Select Preference page, press ENTER.  
4. Select Parental, press direction keys.  
Select Parental, press ENTER.  
5. Enter your password then press ENTER key.  
The preset password is 1225.  
To change your password:  
1) Follow step 3 to select password change.  
2) Enter old password.  
3) Enter new password.  
4) Re-enter to confirm your new password.  
5) Press ENTER.  
6) Press DVD SET UP.  
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Customizing the Function Settings  
THIS UNIT ALLOWS YOU TO CUSTOMIZE THE PERFORMANCE TO YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES.  
Displaying the setup menu screen  
The SETUP MENU screen asks you to select a setting category from General Setup, Speaker Setup,  
Audio Setup, and Preferences. The selected category will provide you the setting details on-screen.  
1. Press DVD SET UP.  
2. Press  
/ </> to select category (highlight), then press ENTER.  
3. Press DVD SET UP to normal playback.  
--Video Setup Page--  
--Preference Page--  
--General Setup Page--  
--Speaker Setup Page--  
Downmix  
--Dolby Digital Setup--  
Dual Mono  
Dynamic  
Sharpness  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Low  
00  
00  
Audio  
ENG  
Off  
TV Display  
Angle Mark  
OSD Lang  
PS  
On  
ENG  
Subtitle  
Disc Menu  
Parental  
Password  
Default  
ENG  
LT/RT  
Stereo*  
SPDIF Output RAW  
Stereo*  
Captions  
Screen Saver  
Off  
On  
L-Mono  
R-Mono  
Mix-Mono  
On*  
Off  
High  
Medium  
Low*  
Reset  
English*  
FULL  
*
French  
Spanish  
Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Russian  
Thai  
3
1
1
/
/
/
4
2
4
On  
Off*  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Russian  
Thai  
OFF  
SPDIF Off  
SPDIF/RAW*  
SPDIF/PCM  
-16  
0
+16  
+20  
English*  
French  
Spanish  
English*  
French  
Spanish  
Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Russian  
Thai  
-20  
0
Off*  
On*  
Off  
1 KID SAFE  
2 G  
3 PG  
4 PG-13  
5 PG R  
6 R  
Normal /PS*  
Normal /LB  
Wide  
7 NC-17  
8 ADULT*  
Off  
Old Password  
New Password  
Confirm PWD  
OK  
Change  
Notes:  
• Preset password is 1225.  
• Highlighted function will be expanded at bottom of the screen.  
• The SETUP MENU screen disappears if you press the DVD SET UP key while it is displayed.  
• Functions and menu may change without notice.  
You must press STOP twice to set up Preferences.  
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VCR FUNCTIONS  
VCR Playback  
1. Insert the desired tape.  
(In the DVD mode, you must first press the TV/VCR key to change  
to TV mode.)  
2. If you want to playback it, press PLAY/PAUSE key.  
When the playback picture is partially noisy, adjust with  
TRK-/+ key.  
3. To stop it, press STOP key.  
For still, press PLAY/PAUSE key in playback mode.  
4. To playback forward fast or to reverse it, press FWD or REV key respectively.  
Press STOP/EJECT key on the front panel or EJECT key on the remote control to remove the tape.  
Recording  
To record with VCR  
Insert a tape for recording. The tape must have a recording tab.  
With CH+/- and Number keys, select the desired boradcasting channel or external input unit to record.  
Select the desired speed (SP or SLP) with SPEED key. Press REC key.  
Press • PAUSE key to pause recording, press again to resume.  
If the pause status continues for five minutes, the recording will be cancelled automatically.  
To stop recording, press STOP key.  
To play a DVD during VCR recording  
If you want to playback a DVD during VCR recording, insert a DVD disc.  
When the desired DVD disc is loaded, press the DVD key to switch to DVD mode and press the  
PLAY/PAUSE key to watch the DVD.  
To record from DVD to videotape  
Press DVD key to switch output to DVD mode. Insert the desired DVD disc. (You cannot record a DVD disc  
which is copy protected.)  
Insert a tape for recording. Press REC key. To stop record, press STOP key. If you do not press stop,  
the DVD plays on and video continues to record.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S  
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other right owners Use  
of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
One touch timer recording (OTR)  
One-Touch Recording (OTR) allows you to record in 30-minute increments up to 4 hours at the touch of a  
key.  
Start recording: Following the instrctions on "Recording".  
Activate OTR: While in Record mode, press the OTR key again to activate One-Touch Recording (OTR).  
Add recording time:  
Press the OTR key to add recording time in 30 minute increments up to 4 hours.  
The unit stops recording automatically when the time has elapsed.  
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Search Function  
Go to Zero Search  
As soon as the counter searches 0:00:00 , the tape will play  
automatically.  
Counter Search  
SEARCH  
Go to Zero Search  
Counter Search  
With  
or Number key, enter the desired time and press ENTER.  
The counter appears on screen. When the counter searches the set  
number, the tape will play automatically. If not, "Start of tape" or "End  
of tape" will appear on the TV screen.  
Index Search (+)  
Index Search (-)  
Index Number Search  
Index search (+) / Index search (-)  
To search in the forward direction, highlight Index Search(+) Index  
searching motion, then press ENTER.  
Move:  
Select: ENTER  
Quit: MENU  
Too search in the reverse direction, highlight Index Search(-) Index  
searching motion, then press ENTER.  
• The index signal is recorded on the tape automatically when the  
recording is started. You can view a recording at a specific start point.  
Index Number Search  
To search in the forward direction, press up key to select desired Index Number.  
Too search in the reverse direction, press down key to select desired Index Number.  
After setting up, please press ENTER.  
CLOCK SET  
VCR Setting  
Date  
Time  
Clock Set  
Set the current date and time with  
For Date set, follow the order of month/day/year;  
for TIME set, follow the order of hour/minute in CLOCK SET menu.  
Press TV/VCR MENU after completed.  
10/08/2003(Wed) 10:35 AM  
(mm/dd/yy)  
/ </> or Number keys.  
Move:  
Input:  
Quit: MENU  
VCR Timer  
1.Channel  
Move into desired channel signal with left/right key.  
Cable  
Video1(S)  
Video2  
Antenna  
PROGRAM 1 (10/08 WED)  
Cable 01  
10 / 08 (Wed)  
One Time  
10 : 00 AM  
11 : 00 AM  
SP  
Channel  
2. Start Date  
Start Date  
REC Cycle  
Start Time  
End Time  
Select the desired date to record with left/right or Number key.  
3. REC Cycle  
One Time  
Weekly  
Weekdays  
Daily  
Tape Speed  
Move:  
Input:  
Quit: MENU  
4. Start Time/End Time  
Select the desired time to record with left/right or Number key.  
5. Tape speed  
SLP=1/3 SP  
Press TV/VCR MENU to exit after completed.  
Repeating the above steps you can program up to 8-events.  
After programming the timed recordings, press the CLEAR key to exit the program.  
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Other Remote Control Features  
A-B  
During tape playback, press the key once. The player will memorize the beginning of a segment (point A)  
and continue to play. Press it again. The combo will memorize the end of a segment (point B). At the same  
time, it will return to point A and start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B). After repeating  
playback of the segment five times, the player will resume to normal playback from point B.  
SKIP  
Each time you press the key during tape playback, the tape skips forward by 30 seconds, and then returns  
to normal playback.  
PAUSE/STEP  
During recording (except timer recording), pressing the key pauses recording until you press it again. The  
player continues to record at the location where the taped is paused.  
During tape playback, the key does not function. During still playback, pressing the key will make pictures  
advance frame by frame. The still function will be released if there is no operation for 5 minutes. The VCR  
will change to the STOP mode.  
F.ADV (Frame advance): Each time you press the key during still playback, the picture advances one  
frame. Press the PLAY/PAUSE key to resume normal playback.  
Tape Handling  
1. Do not use damaged or defective tapes. Faulty tapes may cause damage to the VCR play heads and  
mechanism. Do not use video tapes with the following conditions.  
-Tapes with mold  
-Tapes stained with liquids, debris or other substances  
-Tapes with crinkles, snags or breaks  
-Disassembled tapes  
2. Moisture condensation may occur in tape. Moisture condensation damages the tape.  
Please use the tape after the moisture condensation has disappeared.  
3. After use, store tape vertically in a case to prevent loose.  
4. Do not store tapes in places with the following conditions:  
-High temperature and humidity  
-Areas subject generation of mold  
-Areas in direct sunlight  
-Areas subject to dust and dirt  
-Near strong magnetic materials such as speakers  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
Check the following guide for a possible correction to a problem before contacting customer support.  
Symptoms  
Correction  
No power  
Connect the power plug into the wall outlet securely.  
Verify the connection from the VCR video output to the TV video input is secure. Then switch  
TV to the appropriate Video mode by pressing TV/V IDEO button.  
Adjust picture setting for tint, color brightness and sharpness.  
Verify coaxial cable from antenna is connected to RF IN.  
Dark, Poor or No picture  
No sound  
Connect the audio cables into the terminals securely.  
Verify the connection from the VCR audio outpu t to the TV audio input. Then switch to the  
appropriate mode on the receiver. Refer to your audio amplifier owners manual.  
Verify the volume is at an appropriate level  
The mute feature may be enabled, press MUTE button to verify.  
Check whether AMP your receiver is set to the TV mode (if connected).  
Check whether the antenna is well connected to the TV receiver.  
Unplug the TV from the wall for 30 seconds, then plug in and try again.  
Unplug the antenna connection from the back of the TV, unplug the TV from the wall.  
Wait for 30 seconds, then power on again.  
No TV signal  
Stripe or purple interference  
appears in the screen  
Interference may come from high frequency sources such as a broadcasting station, poor  
ground connection in cable used, or non shielded audio speakers too close to the picture tube.  
Verify the antenna lead wire is in working condition .  
Verify the antenna is connected securely to the RF in jack .  
Change the direction o f antenna to minimize the multi image.  
The video frequency radiated from TV station can be reflected by tall buildings, high tower, etc.  
Make sure the Air/Cable setting is correct.  
Picture becomes snowy.  
Picture with multi -image  
TV channel not received  
Black box appears on screen.  
Remote control doesnt operate.  
Channel may be locked with block channel fe ature, such as Parental Control. Refer to manual.  
Check Add/Erase feature, as channel may be have been erased during set up. Refer to manual.  
Closed Caption to Text feature may be active.  
Batteries may be weak. Replace batteries.  
Check the batteries are installed with the correct +/ - polarity.  
Make sure remote sensor is not blocked by anything, including deflection from a glass cabinet.  
What youre viewing may be effect of the copy protection circuitry required on all DVD players.  
Do not connect and monitor through another VCR.  
Brightness is unstable or noises are  
produced on playback pictures  
Try another disc.  
Place the disc with the graphics side up and clear side down.  
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.  
Make sure the disc is free from scratches & fingerprints.  
The DVD video player  
doesnt start playback  
Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen.  
Cancel the parental lock function o r change the parental lock level. (Preset password: 1225.)  
Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug for 30 seconds and reinsert it back into the  
wall. Power on again.  
Use region 1 disc only.  
Reburn disc a s the software edition used may not be compatible with the player. Check  
software makers web site for instructions.  
MP3 won’t read disc  
or it skips  
Use new editions of software such as Voyetra Audiostation 4, Adaptecs “Easy CD Creator” or  
NT 1. Roxio’s Toast Titanium, etc.  
Make sure MP3 file are not encoded with a variable bit rate such as provided by Real  
Networks.  
Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.  
Timer recording failure  
Make sure power is off. To activate timer and verify you indicated proper AM/PM mode.  
Make sure the clock is set correctly.  
Cannot go into Record mode.  
Playback picture is partially noisy  
Cannot view a tape but the audio is  
OK  
Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the TRK+/- key.  
Head cleaning may be necessary.  
Video or color fades in and out when  
making a copy of a video tape.  
Cannot remove the tape  
This could be the result of copy guard protection. You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape.  
Check if the player is in the TV/VCR mode. If not, press the TV/VCR key to switch the mode.  
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English  
For service, support and warranty information, visit  
5168, in Canada call 1-866-301-7922 and in Mexico call  
01-800-400-2443.  
"Polaroid" is a registered trademark of Polaroid Corporation  
of Waltham, MA USA and licensed for use on the TBX-  
2000AF to Petters Consumer Brands, LLC.  
French  
Pour les informations concernant l'entretien, l'assistance et  
le 1-866-289-5168 aux États-Unis et le 1-866-301-7922 au  
Canada. Au Mexique appeler le 01-800-400-2443.  
"Polaroid" est une marque déposée de Polaroid  
Corporation, Waltham, MA, États-Unis, et dont l'usage est  
autorisé pour le TBX-2000AF auprès de Petters Consumer  
Brands, LLC.  
Spanish  
Para información relacionada al mantenimiento, soporte y  
Estados Unidos, llame al 1-866-289-5168. En Canadá,  
llame al 1-866-301-7922. En México llame al  
01-800-400-2443.  
"Polaroid" es una marca registrada de Polaroid Corporation,  
Waltham, MA, USA. Petters Consumer Brands, LLC, ha  
sido autorizado para usarla en el TBX-2000AF.  
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