Zenith SRV1300S Operating Manual & Warranty

13" colortv/vcr combination

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13" ColorTV/VCR
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SRV1300S

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide & Warranty ..'""___:_:_%!!!!!ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 13" ColorTV/VCR Combination SRV1300S...
  • Page 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF' FIRE OR ELEC'I'RIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR [WARNIN, .' ............MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT CAUTIONi...
  • Page 3 F IL_U HI-- A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANILNNA LEAD IN WIRE • ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNI_ (NEC SECTION 810-201 = GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING .-'_"--_l--''-"...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ PLAYBACK ............PRECAUTIONS ............SPECIAL PLAYBACK ........... LOCATION ............RENTAL PLAY ..........AVOID THE HAZARDS AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK ......ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ....COUNTER MEMORY ..........WARNING ............TIME SEARCH ............FEATURES ............... VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME...
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS For safe opclation and 5atisfactory performance of youx unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. for its installation: • Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting •...
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES • Auto Power On and Off system- • STILL- "Freeze" the picture at any time, for close insert Automatically turns the TV/VCR on as you viewing of a particular scene. the cassette turnsoff after auto-rewind, and ejects • Rental Play Mode- Improves playback picture when the beginning of the tape is reached.
  • Page 7: Video Cassette

    VIDEO CASSETTE INSERTING A CASSETTE This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results we recommend the use Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in of high-quality tapes. gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cas- •...
  • Page 8: Operating Controls And Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW 3456 1011 12 131415 1 VIDEO IN jack- For connection to video output 11 VOLUME • button- Press to decrease the vol- jack of your video camera or another VCR. ume level. 2 AUDIO IN jack- For connection to audio output DELETE function- Press to cancel Quick Set...
  • Page 9 -- REAR VIEW ..17 AUDIO IN jack- For connection to audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR. 18 VIDEO IN jack- For connection to video output jack of your video camera or another VCR. 19 ANT. terminal- For connection to an antenna or CATV.
  • Page 10: Remote Control Operation

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can opcratc most of functions from the Remote Control (included). The buttons on the Rome)to Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the unit. II_OI_rA _O] Le_3_ !R_tl_[O_b'_ [KO]_JU_O_ POWER/TIMER REC button- l'rt:,,,_ tt) tul, MENU buttol=- t'rc_ th_lAay Lllam,=clio tm the...
  • Page 11 15 COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to use the Counter Memory mode. (See page 22.) 16 MUTE button- Press to mute sound. Press it again Slide the battery conipartmcnt cover by pressing to resume sound. cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 17 SLEEP button- Press to activate the sleep timer function.
  • Page 12 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS vtWIIIIIJIIi [I(l_ _.I_i i II_,l_,_1 The VHF/UHF Dipole Antmma (,supplied) is detach- In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor able. Push the stem of the antenna into the hole which antenna. is located on the upper back cabinet of the unit. VHF Antenna UHF Antenna Connect the VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna or VHF/UHF...
  • Page 13 When using an external input signal another VCR or If your cable service supplies you with a converter box camcorder, connect the player's audio/video output ca- bles to the AUDIO you can use the basic connection shown here. VIDEO IN jacks of your With this connection you can record and view any chan- TV/VCR.
  • Page 14 TV/CATV CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. NOTE: Channel memo[ y pro_Jalnllllllg is nccded who, using ,t convcrtcr/descrambler box. l|ot You must use the remote control unit for the following steps: Press SELECT button on the Plug the TV/VCR power...
  • Page 15 You can delete t)_ add the desired channels. -MENU- Press MENU button. TIMER pROGRAMMING Press MENU button. The 2 PICllJRE CONTRC{. 3 SETTING CLC, CK 4 CHANNEL Select item 4 (CHANNEL TV/VCR screen returns to LANGUAGE SELECT l'_4E SEARCh1 SET UP) using number 4 USER'S TV mode.
  • Page 16 SETTING THE CLOCK Setting the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. • The TV/VCR power must be turned on. • Confirm that the antenna connections are correct (See page 12 - 13). • The cable converter box must be turned on if your TV/VCR is connected directly to it. (See HINT #4) You can have tile IV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) chanl_cl ill your area.
  • Page 17 Set t)r c_)r]cct thc clock ma_ually. • You must use the remote control unit tot the 1011ov, ing steps: • Power must be turned on. In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March I st, 1995 SETTING TIME 5:40PM...
  • Page 18 TV OPERATION EJECT __ 5 4O pt_ [g[_ [_o_o]lp Press POWER button to turn Adju,st picture controls lor a natural looking m_agc. on the TV/VCR. COUNT o:oo:oc • You must use the remote control unit for the fol- lowing steps: Select the desired channel -MENU- I TIMER...
  • Page 19 You nlay view spccially labcled (.co) TV programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program. Caption Mode You may watch dramas, movies and news etc. while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news if you want by choosing the caption mode.
  • Page 20: Playback

    PLAYBACK SUPER HIGH SPEED SEARCH Power must be turned on. (LP/SLP MODE) For Visual Search in super high speed: Insert a cassette into the cas- 1) Press either F.FWD or REW button while the unit is sette compartment. in the Play mode. NOTE: If the erase-protec- tion tab has been removed, 2) Release button.
  • Page 21 SPECIAL PLAYBACK The TViVCR has at] auto repeat function that allows This function enable:, ytm to Lmplt)vc the p_ctmc qual- you to repeat a tape indefinitely without using when playing back worn cassettes such as those PLAY button. There are two selections for Auto Repeat rented from a video shop.
  • Page 22 COUNTER MEMORY The Counter Memory can be used during rewind or fast forward to automatically stop the tape when the count reaches a preset memory position of approx. 0:00:00 reading. For example, this feature can be used to return the tape to a pre-selected position immediately after recording, or to repeatedly playback a certain portion of a tape.
  • Page 23: Time Search

    TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape from any position by entering the exact desired amount of playback time of the part that you want to skip. • You must use the remote control unit for the following steps: •...
  • Page 24 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM You can only watch the same TV program that is being recorded. NOTE: You may not have good results if you try to record a video game, or computer generated display, ctc. To skip some material while you are re- cording: Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record £E]...
  • Page 25: Recording)

    OTR (ONE TOUCH RECORDING) The One Touch Recording function enables you to record a program simply by using tile OTR button on the TV/VCR. According to the table, simply press OTR button as many times as needed to set the desired recording length.
  • Page 26 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the TV/VCR to record while you are away. You can set seven events to record on a specific day, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. • You must use the remote control unit for the following steps: •...
  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    DATE o 51o6 Press POWER button to set automatic timer recording. TIME ..Enter your desired hour us- CHANNEL The TIMER REC indicator lights up. ing number button. PROGRAMNUMBER TAPE SPEED • While watching TV, 'q'IMER REC STANDBY" starts flashing on the TV/VCR screen 2 minutes be- fore the programmed start time.
  • Page 28 QUICK SET PROGRAM You may set the TV/VCR to record one program within 24 hours by simply pressing MONITOR button on the TV/VCR. It is easy for you to record today's TV program. • QUICK SET PROGRAM can not be programmed by the remote control. This function can only be programmed from the TV/VCR.
  • Page 29 WHEN THE PROGRAMS OVERLAP TO CORRECT A PROGRAM Quick Set Program has priority. However, if another • While setting a program; Press VOLUME "v" but- program has been activated before the start of the Quick ton on the TV/VCR to go back one step, and enter Set Program, the Quick Set Program will begin after the corrected digit.
  • Page 30: The Sleep Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES _o] _l'l D! i Tk'l!-D] Ill_Fd_('llllr_ You can change the language of the on scrccn display. Magnetism lrom ncmby appliances might allect the color of the TV picture. Follow the steps below: 1) Press MENU button on the remote control. If this happens, move this unit away from the appliance.
  • Page 31 Thealarm l'unctlon e nables youtotu]nontile1V/VCR without t a_mg tilet'OWlzR button altcl a desired time period. In the example below, the alarm timer is being set to 7:30 AM. TO SET THE ALARM TIME TO CANCEL THE ALARM TIMER Press ALARM button repeatedly so that "ALARM OFF"...
  • Page 32: Playback

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 33 CLOSED CAPTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE REMEDY My TV/VCR is showing captions You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by the closed that are misspelled. captioning production company may pass through uncorrected. A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words because of the normal time available for editing the captions.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS [t_J_l_l__i_!_[ab_¥ II[O_ CR'I: 13 inch in-line gun, Video input level : 0.5-2.0Vp_p 90 ° deflection tube -15dBs Audio input level : NTSC-M Video S/N ratio : More than 46dB Television _ystcm : Audio S/N ratio : More than 43dB §15.119/FCC Closed caption...
  • Page 35 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-8OO-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222...
  • Page 36 IWARRANTY I TV/VCR COMBINATION LIMITED WARRANTY This product is exclusive to and is warranted solely by ....i:i_iii!i!i!i!i!!iiiiilililiiii!i_: Sears. For 90 days from the date of purchase, Sears will re- pair any defect in material or workmanship in this TV/VCR combination, free of charge.

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