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SYLVANIA 19-INCH COLOR TV/VCR SRC19AC This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper. I INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPANOL INCLUIDAS, _tQillqin_ thst this product meets the E_RGY STAI_ guidelines e_ergy efficiency. ENERGy STAR e is a U.S. registered mark, _'7008CVR...
WARNING: 3"0 REI)UCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- OEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC IMPORTANT OPERATING...
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FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE LEAD IN WERE • ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION E10-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION E10-2_) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COOE ELECTRODE SYSTEM $2898A (NEC ART2SO, PART H) 13.Outdoor Antenna groundlng-lf...
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast televi- For safe operation andsatisfactoryperformance of yonr sion programming, video tape, film or other copy- TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a righted material may violate applicable copyright place for its installation: laws.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......2 • PLAYBACK ............19 NORMAL PLAYBACK ........19 IPRECAUTIONS ..........TRACKINGADJUSTMENT ......19 LOCATION ............PICTURESEARCH...:........19 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL STILLPICTURE..........19 SHOCK AND FIRE ..........NOISE CANCEL (in the Still mode) ....19 WARNING ............
FEATURES • Infrared remote control • Zero Return-The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by rewinding or fast forwarding. • Bilingual on screen menu display selentable in English or Spanish • Still-"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in •...
VIDEO CASSETTE This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the _ mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS INSERTING-A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in •...
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: • We do not recommend the use of universalremote controls. Not all of the functionsmay be controlledwith a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be_awarethat thecode numbergiven may not operatethis unit.
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- REAR VIEW - [Fig.3] _._=----_o_ I 7 F.F'WD boron- Pressto rapidlyadvance the tape, or 16 MENUbutton- Press to display the main menu on the TV screen. to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback mode. (Forward Search) 17 DISPLAY button- Display the counter or the current I_ boron- channel number and current time on the TV screen.
PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenaa. VHFIUHF COMBINED ANTENNA VHF Antenna (Not supplied) The VI-IF/UHFRod Antenna (not supplied) is detach- able. Insertthe stem of the antenna into the hole on the upper-back portion of the TV/VCR.
CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE 1) Open the battery comparanent cover by pressing the If your cable service supplies you with a convener box cover on the remote unit in the directionof the arrow. or if you use a satellite system, you can use the basic 2) Insert2 "AArrpenlight batteriesinto the battery connection shown here.
SET UP FOR USE You can programthe tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for the this procedure. NOTE: Channelmemory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellitebox. Just select the TV/VCR channel selector to the outputchannel of the cable box or satellite box (Ex CH3).
; NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press the MENU button, press the PLAY/A button to point to Make sure ... "IDIOMA [ESPANOL]", thenpressthe F.FWD/• button, then press the MENU button. • Press the POWER buttonto turnon the TV/VCR. •...
button2 Se' AOTOOLO" until,O t° Set t he Press the EFWD/I_ or REW/'ql _,_,_=o=,_ clock accurately for proper automatic timer repeatedt7 recording. If the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is appears. available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". If it is not, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING".
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MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 1st, 1999 • Use theremote control for this procedure. SETrlNG TIME 5:40PM • TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 select"s E'i-rlN G CLOCK" Press the MENU button.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY 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: OFF mode Counter mode...
TV OPERATION The TVNCR's picturecontrols -BRIGHT, 1 Turn on the TV/VCR COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS - Pressthe POWER button to turn on the TV/VC_. are preset to fa,_ory specifications. Althoughthey are i usually the best, yon may need to make some further select the channel number adjustmentsfor a naturallooking image.
1 Select "CAPTION" You can view specially labeled (cc) "IV programs, i Press the MENU button. movies, news, pro-recorded tapes with either a dialogue I Press the PLAY/A or STOP/V caption or text display, button to point CAPTION mode: By choosing the caption mode, you CAPTION.
PLAYBACK 2) Press it again and the TV/VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only) Make sure ... NOTE: Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode will • TVNCR power must be mined on. display a noise bar on the "IV screen and the picture may revert to Black and White.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... • Use the remote control for this procedure. The TV/VCR has the auto repeat function that allows • TV/VCR power must be turned on. you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. •...
SEARCH Make sure ... • Use the remote control forthis procedure. • TV/VCR power must be tamed on. • Insert a tape. • This function will not operate inrecording mode. • This function is not operative when a cassette tape is This function allows you to search easily a beginning not inserted in the TV/VCR.
RECORDING Make sure ... • TV/VCR power must be turnedon. • Insert a cassette tapewith its erase preventiontab in place. (If necessary,rewind or fast forwardthe tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) NOTE: This unitwill ONLY record and view the same channel. You canONLY watch the same TV program that is being recorded.
l sa(es) Display Recording length II • J" i _ 1 push (normal recording) 0:30 30 minutes This function enables yon to set a recording length simply J 2 pushes by pressing the REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR. 1:00 60 minutes 3 pushes Make sure ...
TIMER And press the F.FWD/I_ button. • If you have not yet set the O_B. a_'r Up SETUp clock, "MANUAL CLOCK -MtNU* You may set the TVNCR to start and end a recording SET" appears. If so, follow stops [3] to [8] on page 15. while you are away.
TO CHECK THE BEGIN/END TIME Auto Return will begin I) Press the POWER buttonso that the REC indicator When all the timer recordings are completed, goes off. TV/VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded pro_(s). 2) Press the MENU" button. NOTE: 3) Confirm "TIMER PROGRAMMING"is pointed.
Select"SLEEP TIMER" Setwake up time Press the WAKE UP/SLEEP button on the remote con- trol until "SLEEP TIMER" appears. button until to point to "lIME". Press the F.FWD/I_ or REW/_I button until your desired wake ,_,_ up time appears. Press the PLAY/A, STOP/Y, Each additional push will F.FWD/I_"...
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 CORRECTIVE ACTION No power.
SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CRT: 19 inch in-line gun, 90° deflection tube Video inputlevel 0,5_2,0Vpp Audio inputlevel : - 15dBs Television system : NTSC-M Video S/N ratio: More than 46dB Closed caption system 15.119/FCC :§ Audio S/N ratio: More than 43dB Video Heads : Rotary two-head Tape width :...
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