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OWNER'S MANUAL TELEVISION/VCR COMBINATION MV13P3 ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from the factory, the TV/CABLE selection is set this manual thoroughly. 5L80301C COV-IN 1 20/4/04, 16:25 Before operating the unit, please read this selection to the "CABLE" (Cable Television) position. If not using Cable TV, set to the "TV" position. TV/CABLE MODE SELECTION When shipped from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
OWNER'S MANUAL TELEVISION/VCR COMBINATION MV13P3 ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from the factory, the TV/CABLE selection is set this manual thoroughly. 5L80301C COV-IN 1 20/4/04, 16:25 Before operating the unit, please read this selection to the "CABLE" (Cable Television) position. If not using Cable TV, set to the "TV" position. TV/CABLE MODE SELECTION When shipped from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
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... and other materials may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance with the instructions, may infringe the rights of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class...
... and other materials may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance with the instructions, may infringe the rights of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules. The lightning flash with the limits for a Class...
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...H) IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION This product uses both Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other products (including amplifiers) that contain lead. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be regulations that require you to the point of the building,...or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for disposal or recycling information. 5L80301C P01-09 3 3 ...
...H) IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION This product uses both Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other products (including amplifiers) that contain lead. NOTE TO CABLE TV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be regulations that require you to the point of the building,...or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for disposal or recycling information. 5L80301C P01-09 3 3 ...
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... Control - Skip Search - Records and plays two tape speeds (SP, SLP). Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return - TV Monitor - FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Automatic Clock Set - Picture Preference - Automatic Repeat Play System - You can be programmed for on... When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this information. Starting Setup - Simply by pressing the REC buttons, the TV/VCR can read the rating of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS. Once your cable system. Programmable ON/OFF Timer - ...
... Control - Skip Search - Records and plays two tape speeds (SP, SLP). Real Time Tape Counter With Zero Return - TV Monitor - FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Automatic Clock Set - Picture Preference - Automatic Repeat Play System - You can be programmed for on... When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, this information. Starting Setup - Simply by pressing the REC buttons, the TV/VCR can read the rating of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS. Once your cable system. Programmable ON/OFF Timer - ...
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...31 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE PREFERENCE ...32 PLAYBACK LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE 33 PLAYBACK ...35 SPECIAL PLAYBACK ...37 RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM ...39 ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ...41 TIMER RECORDING ...42 OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING 44 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ...45 USING ZERO RETURN ...46 VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM/TO MONITOR A TV PROGRAM 47 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ...48 RECEPTION DISTURBANCES ...49 PROBLEM AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 50 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING ...52 SPECIFICATIONS ...52...
...31 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE PREFERENCE ...32 PLAYBACK LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE 33 PLAYBACK ...35 SPECIAL PLAYBACK ...37 RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM ...39 ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR) ...41 TIMER RECORDING ...42 OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORDING 44 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ...45 USING ZERO RETURN ...46 VIDEO INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM/TO MONITOR A TV PROGRAM 47 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ...48 RECEPTION DISTURBANCES ...49 PROBLEM AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 50 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING ...52 SPECIFICATIONS ...52...
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...button - REAR: 15. Connect to select a channel for private listening. 8. Press to play a prerecorded tape. 6. Lights up when the TV/VCR is in any mode. Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off. 3. REW (Rewind) button - In the Play mode, this button activates forward search. 14. Press once to .... In the Play mode, this button activates reverse search. 7. AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks - Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to stop the tape in the Timer Record Mode. 4. Press once to raise or lower the volume of the sound. 11. POWER button - ...
...button - REAR: 15. Connect to select a channel for private listening. 8. Press to play a prerecorded tape. 6. Lights up when the TV/VCR is in any mode. Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off. 3. REW (Rewind) button - In the Play mode, this button activates forward search. 14. Press once to .... In the Play mode, this button activates reverse search. 7. AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks - Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable from the antenna or Cable TV service to stop the tape in the Timer Record Mode. 4. Press once to raise or lower the volume of the sound. 11. POWER button - ...
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...- MENU button - Allows automatic adjustment of 3 minutes. 23. During recording, this button activates reverse search. 22. ZERO RETURN button - Switches between the TV/VCR and external input sources. 17. SLEEP button - button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory. and B / A (cursor) buttons ...- Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected. 25. Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) - Press again to turn the TV/VCR off. 9. Press again to turn the sound back on . TRACKING + / - Press to turn off automatically after up ...
...- MENU button - Allows automatic adjustment of 3 minutes. 23. During recording, this button activates reverse search. 22. ZERO RETURN button - Switches between the TV/VCR and external input sources. 17. SLEEP button - button to change to a lower numbered channel set into memory. and B / A (cursor) buttons ...- Switches between the present channel and the last channel selected. 25. Direct channel selection buttons (0-9) - Press again to turn the TV/VCR off. 9. Press again to turn the sound back on . TRACKING + / - Press to turn off automatically after up ...
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... may not operate. • When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV/VCR, the remote operation may cause damage to ensure the correct mode of operation. 10 5L80301C P10-19 10 20/4/04, 16:25 they can...
... may not operate. • When direct sunlight, an incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the Remote sensor of the TV/VCR, the remote operation may cause damage to ensure the correct mode of operation. 10 5L80301C P10-19 10 20/4/04, 16:25 they can...
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... 11 20/4/04, 16:25 11 ANT. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your combination VHF/UHF antenna...
... 11 20/4/04, 16:25 11 ANT. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your combination VHF/UHF antenna...
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...normal viewing requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to use the converter/ descrambler box to TV/VCR ANT. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to... switch box (available from the cable company or an electronics supply store). CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or ...
...normal viewing requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to use the converter/ descrambler box to TV/VCR ANT. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to... switch box (available from the cable company or an electronics supply store). CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or ...
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... only "Time of day" or "Local time zone". 13 5L80301C P10-19 13 20/4/04, 16:26 Press v or w to the TV pleted, the TV channel appears on the screen. TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED ...5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 1 CANCEL 3 Press v or w to read the EDS signal for the first time. • The auto clock function...
... only "Time of day" or "Local time zone". 13 5L80301C P10-19 13 20/4/04, 16:26 Press v or w to the TV pleted, the TV channel appears on the screen. TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED ...5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 1 CANCEL 3 Press v or w to read the EDS signal for the first time. • The auto clock function...
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... REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 1 2 3 3 Press v or w to select "LANGUAGE", then press A. TRADCIGKIITNAGL - Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the.../IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS / / ENTER/MENU 14 5L80301C P10-19 14 20/4/04, 16:26 SETTING THE LANGUAGE This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. INDEX + -
... REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 1 2 3 3 Press v or w to select "LANGUAGE", then press A. TRADCIGKIITNAGL - Select the language you prefer first, then proceed with the.../IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS / / ENTER/MENU 14 5L80301C P10-19 14 20/4/04, 16:26 SETTING THE LANGUAGE This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. INDEX + -
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...clock set by "AUTO CLOCK" once. 15 5L80301C P10-19 15 20/4/04, 16:26 Turn on . 2. Press MENU. 2. Make sure the TV/VCR is cleared. AUTO CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The auto clock adjustment will automatically set the built-in clock time and the actual time. Press B or A to... "OFF". 6. But if you live within broadcast range of more than 5 minutes exists between the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TV/VCR is set (Adjustment): 1. Press v or w to select "STANDARD TIME", then press A. 4. Press v or w to select "AUTO CLOCK". 5. Plug the AC power...
...clock set by "AUTO CLOCK" once. 15 5L80301C P10-19 15 20/4/04, 16:26 Turn on . 2. Press MENU. 2. Make sure the TV/VCR is cleared. AUTO CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The auto clock adjustment will automatically set the built-in clock time and the actual time. Press B or A to... "OFF". 6. But if you live within broadcast range of more than 5 minutes exists between the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TV/VCR is set (Adjustment): 1. Press v or w to select "STANDARD TIME", then press A. 4. Press v or w to select "AUTO CLOCK". 5. Plug the AC power...
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... 20/4/04, 16:26 TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 23 3 3 Press the v or w to select one hour) AUTO: for manual setting (back one of the options, then press ENTER.
... 20/4/04, 16:26 TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 23 3 3 Press the v or w to select one hour) AUTO: for manual setting (back one of the options, then press ENTER.
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... not set them correctly. TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 23 4 3 Press B or A to set correctly. • To move cursor backward, press v. 17 5L80301C P10-19 17 20/4/04, 16...
... not set them correctly. TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER 23 4 3 Press B or A to set correctly. • To move cursor backward, press v. 17 5L80301C P10-19 17 20/4/04, 16...
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... - CH 012 NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1-12: If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel will be selected in order. TV OPERATION 1 To turn on the screen by pressing VOL + or -. As the volume level increases, so do the number of green bars also...FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ 1 ENTER 2 TV VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CABLE VHF 2-13 STD/HRC/IRC 14-36 (A) (W) 37-59 (AA) (WW) 60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ) 86...
... - CH 012 NOTE FOR CHANNELS 1-12: If only 1 or 2 buttons are pressed, the corresponding channel will be selected in order. TV OPERATION 1 To turn on the screen by pressing VOL + or -. As the volume level increases, so do the number of green bars also...FF CH- /SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ 1 ENTER 2 TV VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CABLE VHF 2-13 STD/HRC/IRC 14-36 (A) (W) 37-59 (AA) (WW) 60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ) 86...
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... pressing this button again or one of the VOL + or - . The TV/VCR's sound will be silenced and "MUTE" will be indicated. Press CALL. The sound from the TV speaker is muted. 5L80301C P10-19 19 20/4/04, 16:26 19 The...24 "To memorize channels". CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR TRADCIGKIITNAGL - TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE VOL+ ENTER MUTE CH + / - The channel automatically stops at the next ...
... pressing this button again or one of the VOL + or - . The TV/VCR's sound will be silenced and "MUTE" will be indicated. Press CALL. The sound from the TV speaker is muted. 5L80301C P10-19 19 20/4/04, 16:26 19 The...24 "To memorize channels". CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR TRADCIGKIITNAGL - TRACKING REW + PLAY STOP FF CH- /SPTAILULSE VOL+ ENTER MUTE CH + / - The channel automatically stops at the next ...
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...SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER SLEEP CLOSED CAPTION Press CLOSED CAPTION to the last channel selected by pressing CHANNEL RETURN. CHANNEL RETURN CHANNEL RETURN allows... on a VCR with the closed captioning text will be recorded and played back on the screen. • Closed captioned TV programs can be displayed for each press SLEEP (120, 110, ...10, 0). CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL RETURN CH 012 CAPTION CH...
...SPTAILULSE CACPLTOIOSNED 1 SELINEPCUTT 4 2 7 PROGRAM CALL 0 RTEIMCER SPEED 5 8 6 9 RCEHTUARNNNEL REC RETZUERRNO SLEEP CH+ MUTE CANCEL 3 POWER TV RCEOSUENTTER SEASRKCIPH MONITOR VOL+ ENTER SLEEP CLOSED CAPTION Press CLOSED CAPTION to the last channel selected by pressing CHANNEL RETURN. CHANNEL RETURN CHANNEL RETURN allows... on a VCR with the closed captioning text will be recorded and played back on the screen. • Closed captioned TV programs can be displayed for each press SLEEP (120, 110, ...10, 0). CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL RETURN CH 012 CAPTION CH...
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... no captions will appear, but the television will stay in places on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two closed captioned text intact. In this case, adjust the antenna for editing. • When captions... the closed captioned signal. • If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the closed caption mode will be recorded and played back on the screen in your... TV guide for hearing impaired viewers or it will remain in the caption mode. • Misspellings...
... no captions will appear, but the television will stay in places on the remote control to switch between normal TV and the two closed captioned text intact. In this case, adjust the antenna for editing. • When captions... the closed captioned signal. • If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the closed caption mode will be recorded and played back on the screen in your... TV guide for hearing impaired viewers or it will remain in the caption mode. • Misspellings...
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.... VHF/UHF channels CABLE - To use this selection is equipped with an antenna, set into the TV/VCR's memory. indicates the selected position. MENU TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / / MENU TV - The arrow Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is typical of many cable system channel allocations. When ... 112 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 122 123 124 125 01 122 123 124 125 5A 3 Press v or w to select "TV/CABLE". 4 5 Press B or A to select option. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into memory, skipping over unwanted channels...
.... VHF/UHF channels CABLE - To use this selection is equipped with an antenna, set into the TV/VCR's memory. indicates the selected position. MENU TV/CABLE AUTO CH MEMORY ADD/ DELETE CABLE / / / / MENU TV - The arrow Press MENU repeatedly until the menu screen is typical of many cable system channel allocations. When ... 112 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 122 123 124 125 01 122 123 124 125 5A 3 Press v or w to select "TV/CABLE". 4 5 Press B or A to select option. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into memory, skipping over unwanted channels...