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OWNER’S MANUAL 19-INCH COLOR TV/VCR 3819LC INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner’s manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429. Please read before using this equipment...
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
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F I URE A E A PLE OF ANTENNA NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE S2 8 9 8 A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 2 PRECAUTIONS ... 4 LOCATION ... 4 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ... 4 WARNING ... 4 FEATURES ... 6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 6 VIDEO CASSETTE ... 7 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .. 8 PREPARATION FOR USE...
Infrared remote control Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish This shows the elapsed recording Real time counter– or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The "–" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:00". 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer (A converter may be tuner with direct station call–...
This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: Some controls are located on both the TV/VCR and on the remote control, some are only located on one, some controls operate certain functions only in one location. See each description for details. We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control.
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- REAR VIEW - [Fig.3] Press to rapidly advance the tape, or F.FWD button– to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode. (Forward Search) B button– When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input.
PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (not supplied) is detach- able. Insert the stem of the antenna into the hole on the upper-back portion of the TV/VCR. Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the ANT.
CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX If your cable service supplies you with a converter box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic connection shown here. By using this connection you can also record scrambled channels.
You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for the this procedure. NOTE: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable box or satellite box (Ex CH3).
CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Make sure ... Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. You must use the remote control for the following steps. Select "CHANNEL SET UP" Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "CHANNEL SET UP".
CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. If the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". If it is not, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING". AUTO CLOCK SETTING You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in your area.
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... Use the remote control for this procedure. TV/VCR power must be turned on. Select "SETTING CLOCK" Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "SETTING CLOCK". Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Select "MANUAL CLOCK SET"...
To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, the TV screen will change as follows: When the Closed Caption mode is OFF: Counter mode: After 5 seconds, only the counter remains.
WATCHING A TV PROGRAM Turn on the TV/VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. Select the channel number Press the CHANNEL button to select your desired channel number or press the number buttons on the remote control. Remember: If the TV/VCR is connected to a cable box or satellite box, the TV/VCR must be on CH3 or CH4, then the channel to be viewed must be selected on the...
CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, pre-recorded tapes with either a dialogue caption or text display. CAPTION mode: By choosing the caption mode, you can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news. By choosing the text mode, you can watch TEXT mode: half screen text information if you want.
NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... TV/VCR power must be turned on. Insert a prerecorded tape If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the TV/VCR will start playback automatically. To begin playback Press the PLAY button. To stop playback Press the STOP button when playback is completed.
Make sure ... Use the remote control for this procedure. TV/VCR power must be turned on. Insert a prerecorded tape. Before playback, follow steps below. RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as rented tapes. Select "USER’S SET UP"...
Make sure ... Use the remote control for this procedure. TV/VCR power must be turned on. Insert a tape. ZERO RETURN This function can search easily a beginning point that you want to review by rewinding or fast forwarding. NOTE: Zero Return WILL NOT work on a blank tape or a blank portion of a tape.
Make sure ... TV/VCR power must be turned on. Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) NOTE: This unit will ONLY record and view the same channel. NORMAL RECORDING You can ONLY watch the same TV program that is being recorded.
OTR (One Touch Recording) This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR. Make sure ... TV/VCR power must be turned on. Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place.
AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the TV/VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set 8 programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: MAY 6th, 1998 SETTING TIME: from 7:30PM to 8:50PM...
Set beginning hour Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired hour appears. (Example: " 7, PM" for 7:30PM) Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Set beginning minute Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired minute appears. (Example: "30" for 7:30PM) Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
TO CHECK THE BEGIN/END TIME 1) Press the POWER button so that the REC indicator goes off. 2) Press the MENU button. 3) Confirm "TIMER PROGRAMMING" is pointed. 4) Press the F.FWD/B button. The details of programs appear on the TV screen. 5) Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.
Set wake up time Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until to point to "TIME". Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button until your desired wake up time appears. Each additional push will increase (or decrease) the time by 10 minutes. Exit the Wake Up Timer setting Press the MENU button to return to TV mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem. PROBLEM No power. No picture and sound.
ADVERTENCIA: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DE SHOCK ELÉCTRICO, NO EXPONGA ESTE ARTEFACTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PRECAUCION RIESGO DE SHOCK ELECTRICO NO ABRIR PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE SHOCK ELECTRICO, NO QUITE LA CUBIERTA (O LA TAPA POSTERIOR).
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FIGURA A E A PLE O ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER EJEMPLO DE CONEXION A TIERRA DE LA ANTENA NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE SEGUN EL CODIGO NACIONAL ELECTRICO Equipo de servicio eléctrico NEC - Código Nacional Eléctrico NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE S2898A S2 8 9 8 A 12.Protección con el cordón de energía - Los cordones de...
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RESGUARDOS IMPORTANTES... 30 PRECAUCIONES ... 33 UBICACIÓN ... 33 EVITE LOS PELIGROS DE DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS E INCENDIOS ... 33 ADVERTENCIA ... 33 ACCESORIOS SUMINISTRADOS ... 33 VIDEOCASETES... 33 CONTROLES DE OPERACIÓN Y SUS FUNCIONES... 34 PREPARACIÓN PARA LA UTILIZACIÓN... 34 CONEXIONES DE ANTENA/CABLE ...
PRECAUCIONES UBICACIÓN Para que su televisor/videograbadora realice una operación segura y su rendimiento sea satisfactorio, tenga en cuenta los puntos siguientes cuando elija un lugar para su instalación: Proteja la unidad de la luz solar directa y aléjela de fuentes de calor intenso.
PREVENCIÓN DE BORRADO Rompiendo la lengüeta del borde trasero del videocasete, usted podrá impedir el borrado accidental de una grabación. Si decide volver a grabar en esa cinta, tape el agujero con cinta adhe- siva. CONTROLES DE OPERACIÓN Y SUS FUNCIONES NOTA: Algunos controles se encuentran en el televisor/videograbadora y en...
NOTA: Antes de enchufar la antena de varilla en el terminal de antena, compruebe que la clavija no esté doblada. Si lo está, enderécela, y luego conecte la clavija en el terminal de antena. Consulte la figura 4 de la página 10. NOTA: La conexión de una antena interior no siempre ofrecerá...
REPETICIÓN DE LA PREPARACIÓN DE CANALES Cerciórese... Pulse el botón POWER para encender el televisor/videograbadora. Para ejecutar esto pasos tendrá que utilizar el mando a distancia. 1) Pulse el botón MENU. Pulse el botón PLAY/ o STOP/ para indicar "AJUSTE DE CA- NAL".
Cerciórese... Utilice el mando a distancia para realizar este procedimiento. La alimentación del televisor/videograbadora deberá estar conectada. En el ejemplo de abajo, el reloj va a ajustarse así: FECHA: 1 de marzo de 1998 HORA: 5:40 PM 1) Pulse el botón MENU. Pulse el botón PLAY/ o STOP/ para indicar "AJUSTE RELOJ".
IMAGEN". Luego, pulse el botón F.FWD/B . 2) Pulse el botón PLAY/ o STOP/ hasta que se visualice el control deseado. 3) Pulse F.FWD/B o REW/s para ajustar el nivel deseado. Si se produce un fallo de cualquier clase en el suministro de energía, la unidad mantendrá...
Utilice el mando a distancia para realizar este procedimiento. La alimentación del televisor/videograbadora deberá estar conectada. Inserte una cinta pregrabada. Antes de la reproducción, siga los pasos de abajo. REPRODUCCIÓN DE VIDEOCASETES DE ALQUILER Esta función le permite mejorar la calidad de la imagen cuando repro- duce videocasetes muy usados como, por ejemplo, los que se alquilan en locales de alquiler de videocasetes.
SÓLO podrá ver el mismo programa que se esté grabando. 1) Pulse los botones numerados del mando a distancia o el botón CHANNEL Recuerde: Si el televisor/videograbadora está conectado a un con- vertidor de televisión por cable o a un convertidor de emisiones vía satélite, éste deberá...
Cuando termine de grabarse el primer programa, los demás pro- gramas se grabarán en orden. 1) Pulse el botón MENU. Confirme que se indique "COMO PROGRAMAR" pulsando el botón PLAY/ . Y pulse el botón F.FWD/B . Si no ha ajustado el reloj aparecerá "AJUSTE MANUAL RELOJ". En este caso, siga los pasos (3) a (8) de la página 36.
4) Pulse el botón PLAY. PARA CANCELAR EL MODO DE RETORNO AUTO- MÁTICO Repita los pasos (1) y (2), y seleccione [OFF] utilizando el botón F.FWD/B o REW/s. Si se produce un fallo de cualquier clase en el suministro de ener- gía, la unidad mantendrá...
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de 30 minutos hasta un máximo de 120 minutos. Pulse el botón MENU para salir del ajuste del temporizador para dormir. PARA CANCELAR EL TEMPORIZADOR PARA DORMIR Pulse el botón WAKE UP/SLEEP del mando a distancia hasta que aparezca "TEMPOROIZADOR DE DORMIR". Luego, pulse el botón PLAY/ ,STOP/ , F.FWD/B o REW/s y se- leccione [OFF].
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PROBLEMA DE SUBTITULO CERRADO Mi TV/VCR está mostrando subtítulos con errores gramaticales. Mi TV/VCR no muestra el texto en su totalidad o hay demora en lo que se está diciendo. Mis subtítulos están codificados con cuadros blancos en la pantalla de TV/VCR. Mi guía de programas incluía un show de TV con el modo de subtítulos cerrados pero la pantalla no mostró...
This warranty shall not be extended to any other person or transferee. This warranty is void and of no effect if any serial numbers on the product are altered, replaced, defaced or missing. This SYLVANIA Limited warranty does not apply to any the product not purchased and used in the United States.