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MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 3 Introduction 3 Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual. This manual describes the MC132EMG and MC192EMG. These two models are different sizes, but they operate identically. The MC132EMG is illustrated in this manual.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 4 4 Table of Contents First-time Setup Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 5 Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 6 6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR 1 Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown. A Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable TV Signal or Outdoor Antenna B Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel (channel 03 or 04). Then, select channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Connect a Cable TV signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 7 Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7 D Hooking Up Your TV/VCR to Another Video Source (VCR, Camcorder, DVD Player, etc.) You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes, view tapes playing on a VCR or Camcorder, or view Discs from a DVD Player. Select channel 00 (AUX) at the TV/VCR when viewing tapes/Discs playing on the VCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 8 8 Setting TV Channels for the First Time The TV/VCR can memorize the channels you receive in your area. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (channel 03 or 04). Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 9 Playing a Videotape 9 Follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR’s cassette compartment. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically. 2 3 4 5 If playback does not start automatically, press PLAY/▲ to start playback. 2-4 Press STOP/▼ to stop playback. Press REW(ind)/{ to rewind the tape.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 10 10 Recording Follow the steps below to record a current TV program. 1 Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. Or, if the tape is already in the TV/VCR, press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR if necessary. 2 3 4 Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears on the TV/VCR screen. See tape speed details below. 5 To pause the recording (for example, during commercials), press PAUSE/STILL.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 11 Remote Control 11 PLAY/▲ Button Press to play a tape. Details are on page nine. Press to select a menu item. Press to enter numbers when setting a timer recording or the clock. POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR. REW/{ (rewind) Button When tape playback is stopped, press to rewind the tape at high speed. During tape playback, press to rewind the tape while the picture stays on the screen. Details are on page 28.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 12 12 Front Panel Cassette Compartment Insert a videotape here. Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote so you can operate the TV/VCR from a distance. CHANNEL ▲/▼ Buttons Press to select a TV channel. To access the TV/VCR’s menu, press CHANNEL ▲ while in line input (AUX) mode. Press again to remove the menu and go to your lowest TV channel. Press to adjust the tracking during tape playback. Details are on page 38.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 13 Rear Panel 13 AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the TV/VCR. ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. Details are on page six. Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor rod antenna here. Details are on page six.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 14 14 Menu Language, Resetting TV Channels Menu Language This affects the language of the TV/VCR’s menu, not TV programming, videotapes, or closed captioning. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select LANGUAGE. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP B LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 3 1-2 1,3 Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 15 Adding/Deleting Channels 15 The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Or, you can add new channels into the memory without having to reset all the channels.) 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select CHANNEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/B.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 16 16 Setting the Clock Set the clock accurately for proper timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 18-19. Auto Clock Setting You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the PBS channel in your area.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 17 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 The TV/VCR will scan all your available TV channels. Those that carry a time signal will be listed at the top of the screen. Use one of these channels when you enter your AUTO CLOCK CH at step 6. It will take the TV/VCR several minutes to scan the channels. An “_ _” appears in the lower left corner of the screen when the search is complete. 8 -AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH08 10 13 __ 4 5 6 5-6 4,5,7 Press MENU to remove the menu.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 18 18 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press F.FWD/B. 1-4 –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL B SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 1 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select MANUAL CLOCK SET. Then, press F.FWD/B.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 19 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 19 5 While the YEAR space is flashing, press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until your desired year appears. (Example: 2003) The day of the week (Tuesday - TUE, etc.) will change appropriately for the year you select. Then, press F.FWD/B. – MANUAL CLOCK SET– MONTH DAY YEAR 0 5 / 0 6 TUE 2 0 0 3 HOUR MINUTE 5-7 8 9 –– : –– –– 6 While the HOUR space is flashing, press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until your desired hour and AM or PM appears.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 20 20 Daylight-Savings Time When Daylight-Savings Time (D.S.T.) is ON, the TV/VCR clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select SETTING CLOCK. Then, press F.FWD/B.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 21 Picture Control, Status Displays 21 Picture Control Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, color, tint, sharpness, and contrast. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select PICTURE CONTROL. Press F.FWD/B.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 22 22 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The TV/VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin, make sure ... ● The clock is set. If the clock is not set, MANUAL CLOCK SET appears. See pages 18-19 to set the clock, then set the recording. ● Channels are set. Details are on pages eight and 14. ● A tape is in the TV/VCR for the recording. Press MENU.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 23 Timer Recording (cont’d) 23 5 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ until the beginning hour and AM or PM appears. Press F.FWD/B.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 24 24 Timer Recording (cont’d) Extending a Timer Recording To make a Timer Recording start and end later than originally scheduled, follow these steps. 1 With the TV/VCR power on, press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select TIMER PROGRAMMING. Press F.FWD/B. 2 Press RECORD, then press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select the desired program if necessary. 3 Press RECORD again. Each press of RECORD will shift forward the beginning/end time by 10 minutes.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 25 Timer Recording Auto Return 25 Turning on AUTO RETURN sets the TV/VCR to rewind the tape automatically to the beginning of a timer recording. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP B USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 1-2 1,3 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select AUTO RETURN. Press F.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 26 26 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) Audio Cable from AUDIO OUT to AUDIO In (white) Video Cable from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In (yellow) 1 Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables (not supplied). Connect the source unit (VCR or Camcorder) to a power source after connections are made. 2 3 4 The VCR or Camcorder will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in the source unit.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 27 One-Touch Recording 27 A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long. ● This function cannot be done from the remote control. ● Recording starts immediately when you press REC/OTR. Before you begin, make sure ... The TV/VCR power is on and has a videotape with a record tab. ● If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 28 28 Playback Options Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 2 During tape playback, press and release F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/{. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. To return to normal playback, press PLAY/▲. High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press F.FWD/B or REW(ind)/{, then press again. The TV/VCR will search the tape in high speed. Press F.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 29 Repeat Play 29 Repeat Play allows you to repeat a tape repeatedly. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP B USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 1,2,4 1,3 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select REPEAT PLAY. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ALL or BLANK appears.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 30 30 Rental Playback This function improves picture quality of worn videotapes. 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP B USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 1-2,4 1,3 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select RENTAL. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until ON appears. To cancel Rental Play, choose OFF.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 31 Zero Return, Time Search 31 Zero Return Set the counter to zero at a location you want to reach later. 1 2 3 Play, rewind, or fast forward the tape to the location you would like to refer to later. Press STOP/▼ to stop the tape. 3 1 Press RESET to set the counter to 0:00:00. When you later want to return to this point, press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select ZERO RETURN. Then, press F.FWD/B. The counter will appear on the screen.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 32 32 Setting V-Chip V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets or exceeds the limitations you select. In this case, the message PROTECTED PROGRAM by ... appears on the TV screen.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 33 Setting V-Chip (cont’d) 33 3 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select a rating. Press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK or VIEW. B TV-Y TV-Y7 ( TV-G TV-PG ( TV-14 ( TV-MA( ) ) ) ) [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] [VIEW] If you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA, then press F.FWD/B to select BLOCK, the selected category’s subratings will appear. Each subrating may be set to BLOCK or VIEW.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 34 34 Setting V-Chip (cont’d) MPAA Rating Settings 1 Press MENU. Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select V-CHIP SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/B. –MENU– TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP B V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH 2 1-3 1,4 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select MPAA RATING. Then, press F.FWD/B. – V-CHIP SET UP – TV RATING B MPAA RATING 3 Press PLAY/▲ or STOP/▼ to select a rating.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 35 Closed Caption 35 Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV programming. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed captions or all types of closed captions (second language, half-screen text, etc.). If closed captioning is not broadcast, you cannot receive it. This does not indicate a problem with the TV/VCR. Check your TV program listings for shows with closed captions.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 36 36 Wake Up Timer The Wake Up Timer turns on the TV/VCR automatically at a specified time within the next 24 hours. You may set the TV/VCR to turn on at a TV channel or with VCR playback. Before you begin: ● Set the clock. Details are on pages 16-19. If the clock is not set, you cannot set the Wake Up Timer. ● Put a tape in the TV/VCR if you want the TV/VCR to start tape playback at the specified time. 1 Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until WAKE UP TIMER appears.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 37 Sleep Timer 37 Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV/VCR to shut itself off in a certain amount of time. 1 2 Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until SLEEP TIMER appears. Press PLAY/▲, STOP/▼, F.FWD/B or REW/s until your desired sleep time appears. You may choose 30 minutes, one hour, an hour and a half, or two hours. 1 2 3 SLEEP TIMER [2:00] 3 Press MENU to remove the Sleep Timer display.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 38 38 Automatic Operation Features Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact. If a timer recording is set and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 39 Glossary 39 AUDIO In Jack: jack on the front of the TV/VCR that receives audio from other equipment. Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR memorizes all available channels. Then, when you push the CH(annel) ▲/▼ button, you only scan through channels you receive.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 40 40 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is on the back of the product.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 41 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 41 The remote control is not available and you need to access the menu. • Press CHANNEL ▲ or ▼ on the front of the TV/VCR to go to channel zero or AUX. Press CHANNEL ▲ once to access the TV/VCR menu. Use the PLAY, REW, F.FWD, and STOP/EJECT buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to go through the menu. Press CHANNEL ▲ on the front of the TV/VCR again to remove the menu and go to your lowest TV channel.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 42 42 Specifications General CRT: 13-inch in line gun (MC132EMG) 19-inch in line gun (MC192EMG) Television system: NTSC Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads: Two heads Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec. LP: 16.67 mm/sec. SLP: 11.12 mm/sec.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 43 Limited Warranty 43 TV/VCR COMBINATION 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Parts Exchange This product must be carried in for repair. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s service. A sales receipt or other document showing manual and keep both nearby.
MC132EMG\MC192EMG 1/31/03 10:41 AM Page 44 44 Index alt.ch button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 ant(enna) jack . . . . . . . . . . .6, 13 audio in jack . . . . . . . . .7, 12, 26 auto return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 automatic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 auxiliary mode (aux) 7, 12, 26, 39 language selection . . . . . . . . . .14 line input mode . . . .7, 12, 26, 39 long play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 39 lp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
