Samsung TP29J10 Owner's Instructions Manual
Samsung TP29J10 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung TP29J10 Owner's Instructions Manual

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3WAY COMBINATION UNIT
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AA68-02978A-00

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  • Page 1 TP29J10 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT Owner’s Instructions AA68-02978A-00...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’...
  • Page 4 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will pre- vent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
  • Page 5: List Of Features

    Your 3way Combination Unit was designed with the latest technology. This 3way Combination Unit is a high-performance unit that includes the following spe- cial features: TV Features • Full Flat screen • Automatic timer to turn the 3way Combination Unit on and off •...
  • Page 6: Familiarizing Yourself With The 3Way Combination Unit

    Press to rewind/fast forward a videotape. Ú PLAY/PAUSE (VCR) Press to play or pause a video tape. Æ VOLUME – , + Press to increase or decrease the volume. ı CHANNEL Press to change channels. ˜ POWER Press to turn the TV on and off.
  • Page 7: Side Panel Jacks

    O U R O M B I N AT I O N Side Panel Jacks You can use the Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 14 –...
  • Page 8 O U R O M B I N AT I O N Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continu- ously, such as a VCR or a camcorder. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 14 – 19. Œ...
  • Page 9 O M B I N AT I O N Remote Control (TV Function Buttons) You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Œ POWER Turns the 3way Combination Unit on and off.
  • Page 10: Disc Menu

    O U R O M B I N AT I O N Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons) Œ Search Press to search forward/back- ward through a disc. ´ Stop Press to stop a disc. ˇ DISC MENU Press to display the disc menu. ¨...
  • Page 11 O U R O M B I N AT I O N Remote Control (VCR Function Buttons) Œ REW/F.F Press to rewind/fast forward a video tape. ´ Stop Press to stop a video tape. ˇ TRK+, – (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking. ¨...
  • Page 12: Connecting Vhf And Uhf Antennas

    C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,”...
  • Page 13: Connecting Cable Tv

    N S TA L L AT I O N Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
  • Page 14 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable.
  • Page 15: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv

    Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’ s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)
  • Page 16: Connecting A Camcorder

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape”...
  • Page 17: Connecting An Audio System

    “Optical”, then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select “On” or “Off”. Press the MENU button to exit. Note: The Optical On/Off function in the menu doesn’t appear while a normal TV channel (RF channel) is being watched. (When playing a DVD)
  • Page 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the bat- teries last for about one year.)
  • Page 19: Turning The Tv On And Off

    The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds. You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds.
  • Page 20: Selecting A Menu Language

    T V O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Function”. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Language”.
  • Page 21: Memorizing The Channels

    Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Program”. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. TV will begin memorizing all of the available chan- nels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu disap- pears.
  • Page 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    T V O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Add/Erase”.
  • Page 24: Changing Channels

    Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2,” then “7.” The TV will change channels when you press the second number. When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume

    T V O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL– but- tons to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off.
  • Page 26: Customizing The Picture

    T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 27: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is brightlight in the room. • Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.
  • Page 28: Changing The Color Tone

    T V O P E R AT I O N Changing the Color Tone Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons to display the Picture menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select Color Tone.
  • Page 29: Changing The Screen Size

    Press the MENU button to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Sets the picture to Zoom mode. • 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 mode.
  • Page 30: Fine Tuning Channels

    Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning set- ting in the TV’s memory, press the UP (An asterisk “*” will appear.) To reset the fine tuning to “0,”press the DOWN ton.
  • Page 31: Digital Noise Reduction

    P E R AT I O N Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
  • Page 32 P E R AT I O N Tilt Due to the Earth’ s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV’ s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 33: Customizing The Sound

    T V O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 34: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie” and “Speech” ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.STD button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu).
  • Page 35: Choosing A Multi-Channel Soundtrack (Mts)

    T V O P E R AT I O N Choosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack (MTS) Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 36: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. You will switch between viewing the sig- nals coming from equip- ment connected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the TV signal. Press the MENU button to exit. Alternate method: Simply press the INPUT but-...
  • Page 37: Option 1: Setting The Clock Manually

    P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV (Just press the DISPLAY button).
  • Page 38: Setting The Date

    T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Date Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Date”, then press the RIGHT √ √ button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to to set the cur- rent month. Press the RIGHT √ √ button, then press the UP/DOWN to set the current day.
  • Page 39: Option 2: Using The Local Pbs Channel To Automatically Set The Tv Clock

    T V O P E R AT I O N Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Function”, then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ...
  • Page 40 T V O P E R AT I O N Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Time Zone”, then press the RIGHT √ √ button to change the Time zone. Sequence: ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN., PAC., ALAS., HAW.. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “DST”...
  • Page 41: Setting The On/Off Timer

    Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 39.) When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (am or pm) appears to the right of the hour.
  • Page 42 DOWN button to select “On time volume”. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons to set the volume level you want when the TV turns on. When finished setting the timer, press the MENU button to exit.
  • Page 43: Setting The Sleep Timer

    T V O P E R AT I O N Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 15 to 180 minutes). Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Function”, then press the...
  • Page 44: Viewing Closed Captions

    P E R AT I O N Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
  • Page 45: Using The V-Chip

    “V-Chip”. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is “0-0-0-0.” After entering a valid PIN number, the “V-chip mode”...
  • Page 46: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip

    How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previ- ous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.
  • Page 47 (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked) While the “U” or ”B” is selected, press the UP/DOWN Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected. To select a different TV-Rating, press the UP/DOWN Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options.
  • Page 48 First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press the LEFT/RIGHT œ œ √ √ buttons. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V).
  • Page 49: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")

    How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”...
  • Page 50: Playing A Disc

    C h a p t e r F o u r D V D O P E R AT I O N Playing a Disc Playback Press the switch the DVD mode. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up.
  • Page 51 D V D O P E R AT I O N Step Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the STEP button on the remote control during play- back. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. • No sound is heard during STEP mode. •...
  • Page 52: Using The Search And Skip Functions

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Search and Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track Press the FWD( REW( ) SEARCH but- ton on the remote control during playback. • Press the FWD( on the remote control and press again to search at a faster speed (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/128X) on the DVD.
  • Page 53: Using The Display Function

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD During playback, press the DISPLAY button. Current title, chapter num- ber and elapsed time will be displayed. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a title or a chapter number.
  • Page 54: When Playing A Cd/Vcd

    D V D O P E R AT I O N When Playing a CD/VCD During playback, press the DISPLAY button. Current track number, elapsed time and volume control will be displayed. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a track. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√...
  • Page 55: Repeat Play

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Press the REPEAT button. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B pressing the LEFT/RIGHT œ...
  • Page 56: Program Play And Random Play

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Program Play and Random Play Program Playback Press the PROGRAM but- ton. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select “PRO- GRAM”. Press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select the first chapter (or track) to add to the program.
  • Page 57: Using The Disc View Function (Vcd)

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Disc View Function (VCD) Track View/Index View Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number (Track View). Displays the equally divided 9 views of the current playing track (Index View). During playback, press the TOP MENU button.
  • Page 58: Selecting The Audio Language

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Audio Language Using the AUDIO Button You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Press the AUDIO button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired language on a DVD.
  • Page 59 D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the DVD SETUP Button (When in the DVD mode) Press the DVD SETUP but- ton. The SETUP MENU is dis- played. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Audio”. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 60: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Subtitle Language Using the SUBTITLE button You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Press the SUBTITLE button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired subtitle language.
  • Page 61: Using The Master Volume Control Function

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the DVD SETUP Button (When in the DVD mode) Press the DVD SETUP but- ton. The SETUP MENU is dis- played. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Subtitle”. Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 62: Changing The Camera Angle

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button Press the ANGLE button to see if an ANGLE ( hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 63: Using The Bookmark Function (Dvd/Vcd)

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Bookmark Function The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) During playback, press the BOOKMARK button.
  • Page 64: Clearing A Bookmark

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Clearing a Bookmark During playback, press the BOOKMARK button. A marker will be displayed. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select the book- mark number you want to delete. Press the CLEAR button to delete a bookmark number.
  • Page 65: Mp3 Play Function

    D V D O P E R AT I O N MP3 Play MP3 Play Function Press the OPEN/CLOSE but- ton to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's lable facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE but- ton to close the disc tray.
  • Page 66 D V D O P E R AT I O N Program/Random playback Press the PROGRAM button to switch between the RANDOM and PROGRAM modes. See page 4.7 for more information on these modes. Notes: • A musical note is displayed next to the file currently playing. •...
  • Page 67: Picture Cd Playback

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Picture CD Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE but- ton to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc's lable facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE but- ton to close the disc tray.
  • Page 68 D V D O P E R AT I O N ROTATE/ZOOM/SLIDE • ROTATE: Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture rotates 90 degrees clockwise. • ZOOM: Each time the ENTER button is pressed, the picture is enlarged up to 4X. (Normal •...
  • Page 69: Setting Up The Language Features

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu Use the Player preference menu to select the language for the player’...
  • Page 70: Using The Disc Menu Language

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Using the Disc Menu Language Use the Menu preference menu to select the language you want a DVD’ s disc menu to be displayed in. Press the DVD SETUP but- ton.
  • Page 71: Setting Up The Parental Control

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc.
  • Page 72 D V D O P E R AT I O N About the Rating Level; The Rating Level will work only when use password is set to “Yes”. To unlock the player, press LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select “No”. ŒPress the UP/DOWN buttons to select the “Rating Level”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 73: Setting Up The Audio Options

    D V D O P E R AT I O N Setting up the Audio Options Press the DVD SETUP but- ton. The SETUP MENU is dis- played. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Audio Options”. Press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired item, then press...
  • Page 74: Setting Up The Display Options

    • Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the screen.(On/Off) though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. of the 16:9 screen. (Extreme left and right side of movie picture will be cut off.)
  • Page 75: Inserting And Ejecting A Video Cassette Tape

    In this chapter, you will learn how to play a video cassette tape, how to use the time counter and memory stop features, and how to record a program as you are watching TV. Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette...
  • Page 76: Playing A Pre-Recorded Video Cassette Tape

    See “Using Automatic Tracking” on the next page. If the tape is still paused after five minutes, the TV/VCR automatically play the tape and switches to the TV mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear.
  • Page 77: Using Picture Search

    V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Picture Search Picture search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. While playing a tape, press and release the FWD( ) or REW( button.
  • Page 78 V C R O P E R AT I O N Using the Time Counter The time counter allows you to keep track of how much time (in hours, minutes, and seconds) has elapsed on the video tape you’re watching. The counter can also be useful if you want to find a specific point on a pre-recorded tape.
  • Page 79 V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Memory Stop Memory stop makes it easy for you to find a particular scene in a video tape. The VCR automatically stops rewinding or fast forwarding when the memory counter is at “00:00:00,”...
  • Page 80 V C R O P E R AT I O N To return to the scene you marked, Press the STOP( ton. Press the FWD( REW( ) button to return to the scene you marked. The VCR stops the tape when the counter reaches “00:00:00M.”...
  • Page 81: Recording Tv Programs As You Watch

    V C R O P E R AT I O N Recording TV Programs As You Watch Recording With your VCR turned on, and with a tape in the unit, press the SP/SLP button. The tape speed appears in the the screen.
  • Page 82 For information on recording, see page 81. After ten minutes in the pause mode, the VCR automatically stops the tape and switches to TV mode to protect the video heads from exces- sive wear. If this happens, press REC to resume recording.
  • Page 83: Using Advanced Recording Features

    V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Advanced Recording Features Using One-Touch Recording One-touch recording (OTR) lets you record television programs with the touch of a button. You can even program the length of time (up to four hours) that you want to record.
  • Page 84 You can set the built-in timer for unattended recording of up to eight different TV programs. The timer can turn on the TV at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the TV – all without you being there.
  • Page 85 The VCR automatically selects am or pm for the ending time. If you enter two program times that overlap, a program overlap warning appears on the TV screen, along with instructions for fixing the overlap. The REC indicator on the front panel of the VCR is lit when pro- gram times are stored.
  • Page 86 VCR. IMPORTANT: • The TV should be off to record the programs you’ve chosen. But, if you are recording a channel that comes through a cable box, be sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the channel you want to record.
  • Page 87 V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Program Review Program Review allows you to review all of the programmed recordings currently stored in the VCR’ s memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 88: Using True Repeat

    V C R O P E R AT I O N Using True Repeat You can set your VCR to automatically repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you use True Repeat, your VCR will play until it reaches the end of a tape. Then, it will rewind to the beginning of the tape and begin playing again.
  • Page 89: Using Block Repeat

    V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Block Repeat Block repeat allows you to repeat a section of tape that you select. You can repeat this section of tape (the “block”) from one to ten times, or endlessly. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 90: Using The Hifi Stereo

    Type of broad Regular (Normal audio) Stereo broadcast Bilingual broadcast Stereo & Bilingual broadcast Display on Stereo/SAP Hi-Fi audio tack (2-channel) the TV screen Selection L-channel None Invalid Mono Stereo Invalid Stereo Main audio program Main audio program Sub audio program...
  • Page 91: Video Dubbing

    • two A/V cables with connectors. (You can find these at most electronics supply stores.) We recommend that you play the pre-recorded tape in the separate VCR (or camcorder) and record on your TV. Making the Connections Attach one end of the first...
  • Page 92 TV’s remote control and the PLAY/PAUSE ) button. on the playback VCR (or camcorder). When you are finished, press the STOP( the VCR (or camcorder) and the TV to stop recording. Press the INPUT button to return to normal TV view- ing.
  • Page 93: Using Special Playback Features

    V C R O P E R AT I O N Using Special Playback Features Your VCR provides you with special features that are available when you are playing a tape. These features are Frame Advance, and Slow Motion. Frame Advance Frame Advance allows you to watch a tape frame-by-frame.
  • Page 94: Identifying Tv Problems

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.
  • Page 95: Identifying Dvd Problems

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Identifying DVD Problems Problem Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. icon appears on screen. Disc Menu doesn’t appear. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection.
  • Page 96: Identifying Vcr Problems

    Make sure there is no other tape in the compart- ment. Make sure the antenna or cable is connected and that the TV/VCR is receiving the broadcast signal. Make sure the record safety tab is intact. Make sure the unit was turned off.
  • Page 97: Cleaning And Maintaining Your 3Way Combination Unit

    P P E N D I X Cleaning and Maintaining Your 3Way Combination Unit With proper care, your 3way combination unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your 3way combi- nation.
  • Page 98: Learning About Video Cassette Tapes

    P P E N D I X Learning About Video Cassette Tapes Choosing the Proper Tapes Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS with this VCR. Choose good quality tapes for best results. Caring for Video Cassette Tapes • Keep the tapes away from direct sunlight, heat or extreme cold. •...
  • Page 99: Sending Tapes To Another Country

    Sending Tapes to Another Country Because various TV standards are used throughout the world, we recommend that you check for compatibility before sending your tapes to a foreign country. Tapes made on machines sold in the U.S.A. can be played back only on units that use the NTSC television system.
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