Zenith TVSC1320 Operating Manual & Warranty

13" color tv/vcr combination

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13" Color TV/VCR Combination
TVSC1320

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide & Warranty = • ° o=,°°°, °°, °°,°°°%° ,oo°%o°, ,°o • o°, %oo° °•,•° °°%.o=o•. . , ° °°° ,oO • • %o • ,°,,%o , • • • o•.,• ,o° °°%°°,o° • 13" Color TV/VCR Combination TVSC1320...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....• PLAYBACK ......Normal Playback ......• SPECIFICATIONS ......Tracking Adjustment ....... • SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....Picture Search ......• PRECAUTIONS ......"...6 Still Picture ......Location ......... Noise line Reduction (in the Still mode) ..
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. The above CAUTION is Iocatedon the back of the TV/VCR cabinet This symbol indicates that there are CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do...
  • Page 4 FIGURE EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE . GROUNDING CONDUCTORS _NEC SECTION GROUNOCLAMPS . NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE UNOING ELECTRODE SYSTEM $2898A :NEG 250pART 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV/VCR 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-if an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified TV/VCR,...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    The serial number of this product is found on the back of the unit. Record the serial number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase Store Address Store Phone Number...
  • Page 6: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast For safe operation and satisfactory performance television programming, video tape, film or of your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when other copyrighted material may violate selecting a place for its installation: applicable copyright laws.
  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES • Infrared remote control • Zero Return- The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable rewinding or fast-forwarding. in English or Spanish • Still- • Real time counter- "Freeze" the picture at any time, for close This shows the elapsed recording or playback viewing of a particular scene.
  • Page 8: Video Cassette

    VIDEO CASSETTE 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. • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation Position cassette with the view-window facing up, occur inside the unit when it is moved from a as pictured below.
  • Page 9: Operating Controls And Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTES: • We do not recommend that you use a "universal" remote control to operate this TV/VCR. Not all of the functions may work. Call the manufacturer of the universal remote control, not Sears, if you have problems with it.
  • Page 10 8 REC(ORD) button- 17 DISPLAY button- Press for manual recording. Display the counter or the current channel number and current time on the TV screen. OTR button- Activates One Touch Recording. (Only on the TV/VCR) 18 SPEED button- 9 RECORD indicator- Press to choose the desired recording speed: SP/SLP.
  • Page 11: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF OUTDOOR ANTENNAS In some areas it will be necessary to use an VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA outdoor antenna. If you have separate UHF and The VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna (supplied) is VHF antennas, you will need a VHF/UHF detachable.
  • Page 12: Installing The Batteries

    CABLE WITH CONVERTER! DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLi[E 1) Open the battery compartment cover by You cable system may require a converter box, or pressing the cover on the remote unit in the if you use a satellite system, you will need a direction of the arrow.
  • Page 13: Set Up For Use

    SET UP FOR USE CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMfNG Use this feature to program the TV/VCR tuner to scan and memorize all the channels you receive in your area. You can use this feature to memorize cable channels only if your cable system connects directly from its wall outlet to the Antenna terminal of your TVNCR.
  • Page 14: Channel Set Up Again

    Exit the [.arlgLlage mode Press the MENU button on the remote control to Make sure: return to TV mode. • Press the POWER button to turn on the TVNCR. NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press the MENU button on the remote S_flocl Ci-AHN[ control, press the PLAY button to point to Press the MENU button on...
  • Page 15: Clock Set Up (Auto / Manual)

    ,,,/_* K SETTING CLOCK I_ AUTO CLOCK [ONI Press the F.FWD or REW _u_o C LOC_ c. laurel Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording• If a Public Broadcasting Station button repeatedly until [ON] MANOA[ CLOCK (PBS) is available in your area, follow "AUTO appears.
  • Page 16 " MANUAL CLO _K SETqNtq Make sure: In the example below, the clock is to be set to: • TV/VCR power must be turned on. DATE May 1st, 2000 SETTING TIME 5:40PM MANUALCLOCKSET Press the MENU button on Press the PLAY or STOP MENU MONTH YEAR...
  • Page 17: On-Screen Display

    ON SCREEN DISPLAY To view the Counter or Clock/Channel information, press the DISPLAY button once for Counter mode and twice for Clock/Channel mode. When the Closed-Caption mode is OFF, press the DISPLAY button to clear the Counter or Clock/Channel information. When the Closed-Caption mode is ON, the On- Screen display disappears...
  • Page 18: Tv Operation

    TV OPERATION The TVNCR's picture controls - BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. are preset at the factory. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a natural looking image.
  • Page 19: Closed Caption System

    Select "CAPTION" MENU- Press the MENU button on TIMER PROGRAMMING You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, PICTURE CONTROL the remote control. SE3TING CLOCK movies, news and prerecorded tapes with either a CHANNEL SET UP USERS Press the PLAY or STOP dialogue caption or text display.
  • Page 20: V-Chip Set Up

    Selection Rating Category Explanations TV-Y Appropriate for all children V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children TV-Y7 Appropriate for children seven and from watching inappropriate material on TV. older V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming TV-G General Audience (except for news and sports programs, unedited TV-PG Parental Guidance...
  • Page 21 i:iPAA I-;_i iHG '/'.._,_-_r _ Make sure: • TV/VCR power must be turned on. Press the MENU button on MENU the remote control. TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTR©L Press the PLAY or STOP CHANNLL USERS button to point to "V-CHIP I_ ,2 CHIp SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH}...
  • Page 22: Playback

    PLAYBACK 2) Press it again and the TV/VCR will now search in super high speed (in the LP / SLP modes Make sure: only). NOTE: Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode • TVNCR power must be turned on. wirl display a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture may appear in Black and White.
  • Page 23: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure: • TV/VCR power must be turned on. The TV/VCR allows you to repeat a tape • Insert a prerecorded tape. indefinitely without using the PLAY button. There • Before playback, follow steps below. are two selections for Repeat Playback. ALL REPEAT: Repeat playback from the beginning to the end of the tape.
  • Page 24: Search

    SEARCH Make sure: • This function will not operate without a tape in • TVNCR power must be turned on. the TV/VCR. • Insert a tape. To skip a program that is 2 hours and 50 minutes of tape length, in either direction, from the present tape position•...
  • Page 25: Recording

    RECORDING 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 you want to begin recording.) You can ONLY watch the same TV program Press the PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily that is being recorded.
  • Page 26: Otr (One Touch Recording)

    Press twice to set recording length to 30 minutes. Each additional push of the button will increase This function enables you to set a recording the recording time by 30 minutes, up to a total of length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on 480 minutes.
  • Page 27: Timer

    TIMER ;t ' FiPiER p';_O:._i:_At,,_r, Jllrqc; Press the MENU button on -MENU You may set the TV/VCR to start and end a I=. TIMER PROGRAMMING the remote control. recording while you are away. You can set 8 PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK Confirm "TIMER CHANNEL...
  • Page 28: Timer Program Extension

    For WEEKLY recording : To record a TV Finish setting the i)roglal program at the same time on the same channel Press the EFWD or REW button. The program is every week (Example: every TIMER PROGRAMMING now completed. Monday). DAlE B£GIN END •...
  • Page 29: Auto Return

    t"O CORRECI A PROGRAI_J • If the erase-prevention tab is removed, the cassette will be ejected when the • While setting a program; press the REW PWR(POWER) button is pressed to off. button to go back one step and enter the correct numbers using the PLAY or STOP button.
  • Page 30: Wake Up Timer

    The Wake Up Timer function turns on the The Sleep Timer function turns off the TV/VCR automatically after a desired period of time. TV/VCR after a desired period of time without using the PWR(POWER) button. NOTE: NOTE: • This function does not operate during •...
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SERV_C_HC CAB!HET CLFA'*q!r,_G • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces • Should your TV/VCR become inoperative, of the TV/VCR with a soft cloth immersed not try to correct the problem by yourself. lukewarm water and wrung dry. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION No power. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on. No picture and sound. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. •...

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