TV/VCR COMBO USER’S GUIDE For models : TV-13143 TV-13143W POWER TIMER SP/ EP PROGRAM ZERO RETURN RESET COUNTER 1 2 MENU 4 5 SET + 7 8 3 6 9 SET – 0 ENTER CANCEL TV/CAP/TEXT MUTING RETURN INPUT CH VOL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VOL CH CALL REW PLAY FF PLAY STOP STOP / EJECT / AUTO FF PHONES VIDEO - IN - AUDIO INPUT REC REW REC/ITR SLEEP TRACKING PAUSE SP / EP CHANNEL VOLUME REC REC TIMER ON TIMER POWER TV (Illustration of TV-13143) IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER:
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
21. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 24.
FEATURES Color TV With Video Cassette Recorder - Unique space saving design combines a 13" color TV and a video cassette recorder. High Quality Picture Technology - This TV/VCR equipped “HQ” incorporates VHS High Quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality during playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders. 4 Video Heads - Provides optimal picture quality for special effects playback.
TABLE OF CONTENTS It is recommended that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this User’s Guide prior to operating your new TV/VCR. PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ...................................................................................................................................
PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation. Head Drum MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES; • When you move the unit from a cold to a warm place.
Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the unit or use forced air to remove dust. Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a horizontal (flat) position only. Keep the unit away from flower vases, sinks, etc. If liquids should be spilled into the unit, serious damage will result.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT REAR 1 ANT REC / ITR REW PLAY FF STOP/EJECT PHONES VIDEO – IN – AUDIO INPUT SP/EP – CHANNEL + – VOLUME + REC REC TIMER ON TIMER POWER 2 3 REC / ITR 4 REW 5 PLAY FF 6 18 19 STOP/EJECT PHONES VIDEO – IN – AUDIO INPUT SP/EP – CHANNEL + – VOLUME + REC REC TIMER ON TIMER POWER 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT: 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2.
REMOTE CONTROL 9 POWER 1 TIMER 17 SP/ EP PROGRAM ZERO RETURN POWER TIMER 10 RESET ZERO RETURN COUNTER 2 3 4 2 3 MENU 4 5 6 SET + 7 8 9 SET – 0 ENTER CANCEL TV/CAP/TEXT 11 RETURN 5 18 12 1 2 3 MENU 4 5 6 SET + 7 8 0 ENTER CANCEL TV/CAP/TEXT 13 VOL CALL 24 RETURN INPUT VOL 19 25 VOL CH 14 SLEEP TRACKING 23 CH CH 6 9 SET – MUTING INPUT CH VOL RESET COUNTER 1 MUTING 22 SP/ EP PROGRAM CALL AUTO SLEEP TRACKING AUTO 20 REW PLAY FF REW 7
REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED) BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 2 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. Install two “AA” (penlight size) batteries, paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the compartment cover. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS If you are using outdoor antenna (outdoor antenna not included), follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CATV), see page 12 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin-lead wire) Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/ UHF antenna to the antenna jack.
CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
SETTING LANGUAGE This TV/VCR can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. Language selection (step 3) will automatically appear on the screen when you press the MENU button initially. Select language to use the other menu options. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the SYSTEM SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU 2 Press the SET + or – button to select the LANGUAGE option, then press the ENTER button.
AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock feature enables the automatic clock setting and updating, and also to set the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time by receiving XDS (Extended Data Service) information carried on the channel signal. You must set the antenna connection before the AC cord plug is inserted into the AC outlet. AUTO CLOCK SETTING 1 • When shipped from factory, the AUTO CLOCK WAIT 30 MINUTES! when the power switch is off, after the connections of the antenna and the power plug.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING You can set the Daylight saving time automatically or manually. 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the SYSTEM SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU Press the SET + or – button to select the DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME option, then press the ENTER button.
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for timer recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 23th (WED) January, 2002. 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the SYSTEM SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU Press the SET + or – button to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the ENTER button.
TV OPERATION 1 Adjust the volume level by pressing the VOLUME + or – button. The volume level will be indicated on the screen by green bar. As the volume level increases, so do the number of bar. If the volume decreases, the number of green bar also decreases. 2 To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. POWER 3 Set the TV/CATV menu option to the appropriate position. (See page 21.
TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) MUTING CHANNEL + AND – Press and release the CHANNEL + or – button. The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory. For proper operation, before selecting channels, they should be set into the memory. See pages 21 and 22 “To memorize channels”. Press this button to turn off the sound. The TV/VCR’s sound will be silenced and “MUTING” will briefly appear on the screen.
SLEEP To set the TV/VCR to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The clock will count down 10 minutes for each press of the SLEEP button (120, 110, ...10, 0). After the sleep time is programmed, the display will appear briefly every ten minutes to remind you that the sleep timer is operating. To confirm the sleep timer setting, press the SLEEP button and the remaining time will be momentarily displayed.
TV OPERATION (CONTINUED) WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact.
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS This TV/VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV/VCR’s memory. In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels, this TV/VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels. To use this TV/VCR with an antenna, set the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.
TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button.
TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS 1 2 Press the MENU button. ENTER SET MENU 3 Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or – button to select the ADD/DELETE mode, then press the ENTER button.
SETTING THE V-CHIP An age limitation can be set to forbid children to see and hear violent scenes or pictures for adults, etc. The TV/VCR responds to "TV RATING", "MOVIE RATING" and "CANADIAN RATING". To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. TO REGISTER PASSWORD 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button.
TO SET THE V-CHIP 1 In the V-CHIP SET menu, press the SET + or – button to select the desired rating, then press the ENTER button.
SETTING THE V-CHIP (CONTINUED) US TV RATING OFF : TV-Y : TV-Y7 : TV-G : TV-PG: TV-14 : TV-MA: US TV RATING is not set All children 7 years old and above General Audience Parental guidance 14 years old and above 17 years old and above • When you select TV- Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, press the CALL button to show the contained rating. Press the SET + or – button to select the desired item you want. Press the ENTER button to select OFF. If you want to back to the V-CHIP SET menu, press the MENU button.
TO CHANGE PASSWORD 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP, then press the ENTER button. MENU TIMER REC SET TV SET-UP CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP 〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉 3. Press the SET + or – button to select the V-CHIP SET, then press the ENTER button. TV SET-UP V-CHIP SET ON/OFF TIMER PICTURE 〈+/–/ENTER/MENU〉 4. Enter the Password using the Direct Channel Selection button (0-9), then press the ENTER button.
PICTURE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Picture controls are factory preset but you can adjust them individually as follows: 1 2 To display the picture adjustment screen, press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. MENU Press the SET + or – button to select the PICTURE option, then press the ENTER button.
COLOR TINT Press the ENTER button until “COLOR” appears on the screen, then press the SET + or – button to adjust the color intensity of the picture. The control should be set when colors appear normal in intensity and brilliance. ENTER Press the ENTER button until “TINT” appears on the screen, then press the SET + or – button to adjust the tint of the picture. This determines how accurately the colors are reproduced by the TV.
TO SET THE ON TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV automatically turn “ON” at predetermined time. If you program the “ON” timer once the timer will turn “ON” the TV daily at the same time and to the same channel. EXAMPLE: Turning on the TV to channel 12 at 7:00 AM, MONDAY-FRIDAY. 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button.
TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV turn “OFF” automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the TV will be automatically turned off at the same time daily. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the TV SET-UP option, then press the ENTER button. 1 MENU Press the SET + or – button to select the ON/OFF TIMER option, then press the ENTER button.
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Use only video cassette tapes marked . LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately. Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you. An inverted video cassette cannot be inserted.
PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded tape. TO START PLAYBACK 1 To turn on the TV/VCR, press the POWER button. 2 Load a prerecorded tape. (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically.
PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the FF (F ast Forwar d) button in the Stop mode . “ ” will appear on the screen. Press the REW (Re wind) b utton in the Stop mode . ” will appear on the screen. “ FF REW FORWARD/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape during REW (FF) mode , press and hold the REW (FF) b utton. The bac kwar d (forwar d) visual sear ch picture will be seen on the screen. Release to return to the REW (FF) mode .
SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the FF or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP or EP) during recording. See chart below. To rewind or fast forward a tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW or FF button. To visuall y sear ch bac kwar d, press the REW b utton once or twice in the PLA YBACK mode .
SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY 1 2 Press the MENU b utton. Press the SET + or – b utton to select the AUTO REPEAT option.
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM 1 2 To turn on the TV/VCR, press the PO WER button. Load a cassette tape with the erase pre tab intact.
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM Press the Direct Channel Selection buttons to select the channel to be recorded. (Example: Channel 12) Or press the CHANNEL + or – button to select the channel to be recorded. 5 1 0 (CONTINUED) 6 Press the REC and the PLAY button simultaneously. The REC indicator will light.
INSTANT TIMER RECORDING (ITR) The Instant Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: Instant timer recording for 30 minutes. 1 2 Press the PO WER button to turn on the TV/VCR. 3 Press the SP/EP b utton to select the desired tape speed (SP or EP). SP or EP will appear on the screen f or 4 seconds. (See page 28 for more inf ormation on tape usa ge.) Load a video cassette with the erase pre vention tab intact.
TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for 23rd. day, channel 007 (CATV), 7:00 - 9:30 PM (Tape speed : EP) • Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact. The TV/VCR will automatically turn on. • Set the TV/CATV selection to the appropriate position. (see page 21.) • See page 9 and 10, REMOTE CONTROL Operation.
5 6 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 4. SET Press the ENTER button to accept them.
OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR THE TIMER RECORING TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 40, press the SET – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed.
TO CANCEL A PROGRAM Press the SET + or – button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU, then press the ENTER button. Press the SET + or – button to select the unnecessary program, and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program.
USING THE REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER The On-Screen Real Time Tape Counter shows the tape running time in Hours, Minutes and Seconds. You can easily determine how long the tape has been running or how much time is left on the tape. TO VIEW THE COUNTER DISPLAY 1 2 Press the CALL button to display the Real Time Tape Counter. Press the COUNTER RESET button to set the counter to “00:00:00”.
USING ZERO RETURN The zero return function pr ovides a con venient method of rapidl y returning to the star ting point of recor ding or playbac k. The star ting point can be inde xed for an y location on the tape b y pressing the COUNTER RESET b utton and COUNTER ZERO RETURN button. 1 2 Press the CALL button to display the counter. Before pla ybac k or recor ding, press the COUNTER RESET button to set the counter to “00:00:00”.
DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or CAMCORDER, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. 1 Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab intact into the TV/VCR. Insert a previously recorded cassette into the playback VCR or Camcorder. 2 Press the INPUT button twice select AUDIO/ VIDEO input position, The "LINE" will appear on the screen.
RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast. IGNITION Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, the picture may flutter or drift.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. CAUSE SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE POWER No po wer. The AC power cor d is not connected. Connect the A C power cor d to the AC outlet. 7 Although the po wer is on, the TV/VCR does not operate . Cassette is not inser ted. Inser t a video cassette . 32 TIMER button is depressed. Press the TIMER button. 41 TV BROADCAST RECEPTION Poor or no picture . Poor or no color . Picture w obb les or drifts.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS PAGE TV station stopped broadcasting. Tune new channel. 17 Sleep timer is set. Set Sleep Timer to "0". 19 TV station e xperiencing pr oblems or program tuned is not c losed captions. Try another c hannel. 17, 19 TV signal is weak. Check CATV connection of VHF/ UHF antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. 11, 12 The TV/CAP/TEXT button is not depressed. Press the TV/CAP/TEXT button to turn on the c losed caption.
VIDEO HEAD CLEANING VIDEO HEAD CLOGGING The video heads are the means b y whic h the TV/VCR reads the picture fr om the tape during pla ybac k. In the unlikel y event that the heads become dir ty enough to be c log ged, no picture will be pla yed bac k. This can easil y be deter mined if , during pla ybac k of a kno wn good tape , there is good sound, but no picture (picture is e xtremel y sno wy). If this is the case , use a high quality head c leaning system or ha ve them c leaned pr ofessionall y.
SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube: Tuner Type: Receiving Channels: 13" (measured diagonally) Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized VHF 2-13 UHF 14-69 CATV 14-36 (A)-(W) 37-59 (AA)-(WW) 60-85 (AAA)-(ZZZ) 86-94 (86)-(94) 95-99 (A-5)-(A-1) 100-125 (100)-(125) 01 (5A) VHF/UHF In 75 ohms coaxial 1.5" x 2.5", 8 ohms x 1 1.5W Antenna Input: Speaker: Audio Output Power: VCR Video System: Video Signal: Cassette Tape: Audio Track: Tape Speed: F.
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