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OWNER'S
MANUAL
COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE COMBO
EC720E
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
Remote Control Unit
NE230UD
Batteries
2 AA Batteries
Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE COMBO EC720E (20 inch) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES PART NO. Remote Control Unit NE230UD Batteries 2 AA Batteries Owner’s Manual 1EMN20069 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. ® As an E NERGY Partner, our company has If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s...
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Page 2: C 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 DAN- CAUTION GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WITHIN THIS UNIT. DO NOT OPEN THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC... - Page 3 F IGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE ANTE NNA L EAD I N W I R E GROUND C L A M P A NTENNA DI SCHARG E UN I T (NEC SECTION 8 10 -2 0) EL ECT RI C SE RV I CE EQ U I PM EN T...
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Page 4: C Precautions
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION LASER SAFETY Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor- This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service mance and lending of discs are prohibited. person should remove the cover or attempt to ser- This product incorporates copyright protection tech- vice this device, due to possible eye injury. -
Page 5: Location
WARNING LOCATION Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit For safe operation and satisfactory performance of when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place your TV/VCR/DVD, keep the following in mind or after heating a cold room or under conditions of when selecting a place for its installation: high humidity. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS STILL PICTURE ....26 TIME SEARCH ....39 C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..2 VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL . -
Page 7: C Features
FEATURES TV/VCR Mode • • The Hi-Fi stereo recording system You can view a Hi-Fi system– 2 Step picture search operation– offers you excellent sound quality with a dynamic video program at high speed or super high speed in range of 80dB, frequency response from 20Hz to either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP 20kHz and 0.005% wow and flutter. -
Page 8: Dvd Mode
DVD Mode ¡ ¡ Parental lock Dolby Digital sound You can set the control level to limit playback of This TV/VCR/DVD can handle Dolby Digital sur- discs which may not be suitable for children. round sound having 5.1 channels when connected to ¡... -
Page 9: C Operating Controls And Functions
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - TV/VCR/DVD FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1] DVD buttons DVD buttons TV/VCR buttons TV/VCR buttons TV/VCR SEARCH 1213 STOP Button [TV/VCR P.26 / DVD P.37] [Fig. 2] - REMOTE CONTROL - Stops operation of the disc. (or front panel) Stops operation of the disc or tape contents. - Page 10 - TV/VCR/DVD REAR PANEL - [Fig.3] AUDIO OUT ANT. COAXIAL AUDIO L/R input Jacks MODE Button [DVD P.41] Connect to the audio output jacks of a video Activates program playback or random playback mode. camera or VCR. SEARCH MODE Button [DVD P.39] Cassette compartment Press to locate a desired point.
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Page 11: Preparation For Use
ANT. in Jack COAXIAL digital audio out Jack Connect to an antenna, cable system or satellite Connect to the digital input of an external system. amplifier or decoder for DVD audio only. Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). Remove the power cord from the hook to NOTE: avoid breaking a wire before you connect... -
Page 12: Connecting To External Input Jacks
TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAM- INSTALLING THE BATTERIES BLED CHANNEL 1. Set the TV/VCR/DVD channel selector to the out- 1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing put channel of the Cable Converter Box or Satellite the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the Box. -
Page 13: Connecting To A Stereo Amplifier Equipped With Digi- Tal Input Jacks Such As Md Deck Or Dat Deck (For Dvd)
CONNECTING TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER EQUIPPED WITH DIGI- TAL INPUT JACKS SUCH AS MD DECK OR DAT DECK (for DVD) Use an audio coaxial digital cable available at retail for the audio connections. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with digital input jacks such as MD Deck or DAT Deck. AUDIO OUT ANT. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder (For Dvd)
CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD) When using this unit to play a DVD disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format, the unit outputs a DOLBY DIGITAL Data stream from its COAXIAL digital audio out jack. By hooking the unit up to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound as enjoyed in movie theaters. -
Page 15: Tv/Vcr Section
TV/VCR SECTION SET UP FOR USE SELECTING THE LANGUAGE CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) TV/VCR TV/VCR Plug in the TV/VCR/DVD power cord The TV/VCR/DVD clock must be set correctly before Plug the TV/VCR/DVD power cord into a VCR timer recording is possible. It is suggested that standard AC outlet. - Page 16 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SETTING Select the year – MANUAL CLOCK SET – Make sure ... Press the Arrow button K or L MONTH DAY YEAR • The unit is turned on. until your desired year appears. 0 5 / 0 6 2 0 0 4 •...
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Page 17: Daylight-Saving Time
NOTE: During Auto Clock CH Search, the picture DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME may be distorted, this is normal. TV/VCR Enter the channel number that contains the Select this feature and the unit’s clock automatically Automatic Clock Setting Signal will advance one hour in April, then reverse one hour Press the SETUP button on the remote control. -
Page 18: Channel Set Up
DELETING (OR ADDING) CHANNEL SET UP CHANNEL(S) TV/VCR TV/VCR You can program the tuner to scan all the channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch you receive in your area. can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you NOTE: Channel memory programming is NOT can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) needed when connected to a cable box or satellite... -
Page 19: C Tv Operation
TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM PICTURE CONTROL TV/VCR TV/VCR The TV/VCR/DVD’s picture controls – BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS – Turn on the unit are preset to factory specifications. Although they are Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a more natural looking image. -
Page 20: Closed Caption System
CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM Select “CAPTION” - TV/VCR SETUP - TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the SETUP button on the SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP TV/VCR USER’S SET UP remote control. V-CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] B CAPTION [OFF] You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, Press the Arrow button K or L to ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH... -
Page 21: V-Chip Set Up
V-CHIP SET UP SUB RATINGS V-CHIP SET UP When you select the ratings of TV-Y7,TV-PG,TV-14 or TV-MA you will have the option of selecting sub TV/VCR rating categories. V-CHIP SET UP Select “V-CHIP SET UP” - TV/VCR SETUP - Make sure ... TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the SETUP button on the SETTING CLOCK... -
Page 22: Change Access Code
CHANGING V-CHIP BLOCKED PRO- GRAMMING Exit the V-Chip setting mode Note: To change the rating, the TV must be turned to Press the SETUP button on the remote control to a station that is not protected. If the (PROTECTED) exit the screen. appears on the screen, please change the channel to a station that is not protected. -
Page 23: C Mts(Multi-Channel Television Sound)System
MTS(Multi-Channel Television sound)SYSTEM You can record or listen to a program in MTS stereo. CHECKING THE SELECTED MTS MODE TV/VCR When you play a VHS tape, or receive a broadcast 1) When a program is broadcast in stereo, STEREO on the tuner channel you are watching, the status appears on the TV screen. -
Page 24: Selecting The Mts System
SELECTING THE MTS SYSTEM TV/VCR Make sure ... TO SELECT MONO MODE • The unit must be turned on. You can change the selection to “MONO” if you want to listen to HIFI tapes in normal audio play- TO SELECT HIFI MODE back. -
Page 25: Video Cassette
VIDEO CASSETTE This TV/VCR/DVD 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 • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. -
Page 26: C Playback
PLAYBACK NORMAL PLAYBACK SLOW MOTION TV/VCR TV/VCR Press the PAUSE button, then press the F.FWD g Make sure ... button to start the playback in slow motion. The unit • The unit must be turned on. mutes the sound during slow motion. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. -
Page 27: C Special Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK • The unit must be turned on. • Insert a prerecorded tape. TV/VCR The unit has the auto repeat function that allows you RENTAL PLAYBACK to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. -
Page 28: C Search
SEARCH Make sure ... TIME SEARCH • The unit must be turned on. • Insert a tape. TV/VCR The Time Search function makes it possible to quick- ZERO RETURN ly advance the tape to your desired position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you TV/VCR want to skip. -
Page 29: C Special Features
INDEX SEARCH Select “INDEX SEARCH” - TV/VCR SETUP - Press the SETUP button on the TIMER PROGRAMMING TV/VCR SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP remote control. USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP This feature provides a method of indexing the start- Press the Arrow button K or L to LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF]... -
Page 30: C Recording
RECORDING Make sure ... • The unit 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.) NOTES: •... -
Page 31: Otr (One Touch Recording)
Push(es) Display Recording length OTR (One Touch Recording) 1 push (normal recording) 2 pushes 0:30 30 minutes TV/VCR 3 pushes 1:00 60 minutes This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the unit. 17 pushes 8:00 480 minutes... -
Page 32: C Timer
TIMER AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Select “TIMER PROGRAMMING” Press the SETUP button on the - TV/VCR SETUP - B TIMER PROGRAMMING TV/VCR remote control. SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP Confirm “TIMER PROGRAM- You may set the unit to start and end a recording LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] MING”... -
Page 33: Timer Program Extension
TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION Set beginning hour – TIMER PROGRAMMING – Press the Arrow button K or L until CH DATE BEGIN END -/- - - - - -:- - -:- - - - TV/VCR the desired hour appears. -/- - - - - -:- - -:- - - - -/- - - - -... -
Page 34: Hints For Automatic Timer Recording
TO CHECK THE BEGIN/END TIME Auto Return will begin 1)Press the POWER button so that the Recording When all the timer recordings are completed, the unit indicator goes off. will rewind to the beginning of the recorded pro- 2)Press the SETUP button on the remote control. gram(s). -
Page 35: C On Screen Display
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: When the Closed Caption mode is ON: •... -
Page 36: C About The Discs
DVD SECTION ABOUT THE DISCS PLAYABLE DISCS DISC TYPES The following discs can be played back on this [ DVD ] TV/VCR/DVD. Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles" and then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is ¡... -
Page 37: C Playing A Disc
PLAYING A DISC BASIC PLAYBACK GENERAL FEATURES DVD-V DVD-V Getting started DVD may contain menus to navigate the disc and access special features. Press the appropriate number ¡ Turn on the power of amplifier and any other com- buttons or use the Arrow button (K/L/ ) to high- ponents, if necessary. -
Page 38: Resume
FAST FORWARD/REVERSE RESUME SEARCH DVD-V DVD-V During playback, press the STOP button. During playback, press and hold the SKIP ¡ Resume message will appear on the TV screen. ) button for a few seconds. ¡ “ g 1” or “h 1” appears on the screen. Press the PLAY button, playback will resume from the point at which playback was stopped. -
Page 39: C Search Function
SEARCH FUNCTION TRACK SEARCH TIME SEARCH DVD-V There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio During playback, press the SEARCH MODE CD and MP3 at a specific track. button three times (CD: twice) to display the Time Search on the TV screen. Using the Number buttons on the remote control Within 30 seconds, enter a desired disc Press the Number buttons to enter the... -
Page 40: C Special Playback Function
SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION REPEAT PROGRAM REPEAT is available only during playback. REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER DVD-V You may determine the order in which tracks will play. To activate the repeat function, press the In stop mode, press the MODE button. REPEAT button during playback. -
Page 41: C Playing A Mp3 Disc
PLAYING A MP3 DISC MP3 PLAYBACK PROGRAM This feature allows you to program an MP3 disc to When a CD with MP3 files is in the unit, press the play in a desired sequence. DISC MENU button to call up the MP3 menu on the TV screen. -
Page 42: C Changing The Settings
CHANGING THE SETTINGS SUBTITLE LANGUAGE CAMERA ANGLE DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot The TV/VCR/DVD allows you to select a language for simultaneously from various angles. You can change subtitles during DVD disc (if available) playback. the camera angle when the ( ) icon appears on the screen. -
Page 43: C The On-Screen Information
THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION DVD-V You can check the information about the current disc by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control. For DVD-Vs For audio CDs Press the DISPLAY button during playback Press the DISPLAY button during playback to show current Chapter. to show the current Track. -
Page 44: Items
CHANGING THE DVD SETUP ITEMS LANGUAGE SETTING Language Code Language Code DVD-V Abkhazian 4748 Laothian 5861 Afar 4747 Latin 5847 Language options are not available with some discs. Afrikaans 4752 Latvian;Lettish 5868 Albanian 6563 Lingala 5860 Amharic 4759 Lithuanian 5866 Press the SETUP button twice in STOP Arabic 4764... -
Page 45: Display Setting
DISPLAY SETTING AUDIO SETTINGS DVD-V DVD-V You can change certain aspects of the DVD display Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equip- screens and on-screen messages on the TV screen. ment as it only affects during the playback of DVD discs. -
Page 46: Parental Control
CONTROL LEVELS PARENTAL CONTROL ¡ALL All parental lock is cancelled. DVD-V ¡Level 8 DVD software of any grade (adult/general/children) Parental Control limits the disc viewing that exceed can be played back. your settings (with a password or playback will stop). ¡Levels 7 to 2 This feature allows you to prevent discs with alterna- tive scenes from being played by your children. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the TV/VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the TV/VCR/DVD, consulting the following checklist. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION • No power Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. •... - Page 48 PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION • Picture OK, Sound Poor Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Check for local interference. • Timer recording is not possible Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. • Make sure the power is off. •...
- Page 49 DVD Mode PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION No picture • Insert a correct video disc that plays on this unit. • Press the SELECT button on the remote control to select DVD mode. Then, try other DVD feature. • Insert the disc. Disc cannot be played •...
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Page 50: C Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CABINET CLEANING 1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur- chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of 2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the prob- the TV/VCR/DVD with a soft cloth immersed in lem, please call our help line at 1-800-827-0036, to lukewarm water and wrung dry. -
Page 51: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sound output: 2 speakers, 1W, 8 ohm TV/VCR 20 inch in-line gun, OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 90˚ deflection tube Terminals Television system : NTSC-M Antenna input: VHF/UHF/CATV Closed caption system :§15.119/FCC 75 ohm unbalanced (F-type) Video Heads : Rotary four-head Video input: RCA connector... -
Page 52: C Español
INDICE 12. Indicador de grabación Parpadea durante la grabación. Se ilumina durante el modo de espera de grabación controlada por temporizador. ■ CONTROLES DE OPERACIÓN Y FUNCIONES ..52 13. Botón REC/OTR (Panel frontal) PANEL FRONTAL DEL TELEVISOR/DVD..52 Presione para empezar la grabación manual. - Page 53 ANTENAS SEPARADAS DE VHF/UHF 30. Botón CLEAR Para cancelar ajustes. En algunas zonas será necesario utilizar una antena 31. Botón MODE exterior. Activa el modo de reproducción programada o el modo de TELEVISIÓN POR CABLE SIN CAJA DE reproducción aleatoria. CONVERTIDOR/DECODIFICADOR 32.
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Page 54: Modo De Entrada Externa
Consulte la figura 7 de la página 14 PARA INSERTAR LAS PILAS NOTAS: 1) Abra la cubierta del compartimiento de las pilas • Asegúrese de desconectar la alimentación de todos empujando la cubierta del mando a los componentes del sistema antes de conectar otro distancia en el sentido de la flecha. -
Page 55: Ajuste De Canal
NOTA: Si, por alguna razón, el menú está en inglés o 1) Pulse el botón SETUP en el mando a distancia. francés, pulse el botón SETUP en el mando a distancia, Pulse el botón K o L para indicar “AJUSTE pulse el botón K o L para señalar el “LANGUAGE RELOJ”. -
Page 56: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of orig- inal retail purchase.
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