Zenith TVSB1340V Operating Manual & Warranty

13" color tv/vcr combination

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13" Color TV/VCR Combination
TVSB 1340V

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide & Warranty 13" Color TV/VCR Combination TVSB 1340V...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....... V-CHIP Set Up ............. • SPECIFICATIONS ..........• PLAYBACK ............• SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........Normal Playback ..........• PRECAUTIONS ............. Tracking Adjustment ..........Locat on Slow M_tibrl.J.:?..1 ....... Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and'l_ire,.._ 6 ' Pict_re'_earch ............
  • Page 3 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture, I.x| c.o.,o./A voltage constituting a risk of electric IIIIIlililtl lEml This symbol indicates that dangerous shock is present within this unit. The aboveCAUTIONislocatedon the backof theTVNCR cabinet.
  • Page 4 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEADIN WIRE • ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT INEC SECTION 810,20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUNDCLAMPS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM $2898A (NEC ART 250. PART HJ 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-if an outside antenna 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TVNCR or cable system is connected to the TVNCR, be sure...
  • 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 • Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)- • Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System- Four heads ensure excellent picture quality and Automatically adjusts the tracking for each tape you specialeffects playback. play, • Infrared remote control • Rental play mode- Improves playback picture quality from worn tapes, •...
  • Page 8 VIDEO CASSETTE This TVNCR 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 Position cassette with the view-window facing occur inside the unit when it is moved from a up, as pictured below.
  • Page 9 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTES: • We do not recommend that you use a "universal" remote control to operate this TVNCR. 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 9 RECORD indicator- 20 Jog Dial- (Remote only) Turn to advance one frame in the forward or Flashes during recording. backward direction at the speed with which the dial Lights up in the Stand-by mode for is turned during the Jog & Shuttle mode. Timer Recording.
  • Page 11 PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF OUTOOOR 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 CABLE WITH CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX You cable system may require a converter box, 1) Open the battery compartment or if you use a satellite system, you will need a cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the satellite box.
  • Page 13: Channel Set Up Again

    SET UP FOR USE CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Use this feature to program the TV/VCR tuner to scan and memorize all the channels you receive in your area. Use the remote control for this procedure. 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 TV/VCR.
  • Page 14 Exit the Language mode Press the MENU button to return to TV mode. Make sure: • Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press the MENU button, press the PLAY/A button •...
  • Page 15 2 Se AUTO CL_),'JK {o SETTING CLOCK I_AUTO CLC_K Press the F.FWD/I_ or AUTO CLOCK CHIAL_TO ] Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer REW/_I button repeatedly recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is FAANUAL CLOCK SET until [ON] appears. available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK 0 S T [OFF]...
  • Page 16 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure: In the example be!ow, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 1st, 1999 • Use the remote control for this procedure. SETTING TIME 5:4OPM • TV/VCR power must be turned on. 1 Seiec S[L[Tt,iG CLOCk', .,.(, MANUAL CLOCK...
  • Page 17 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY To view the Counter or Clock/Channel informa- tion, 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 after 5 seconds.
  • Page 18 TV OPERATION The TVNCR's picture controls - BRIGHT, T[ir_: on the TV/VCR CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS - Press the POWER button to turn on the TVNCR. are preset at the factory. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some _l_!ct Ch{ii_tl_'l Qt!mb_{...
  • Page 19: On-Screen Display

    Select "CAPTION" TIMER PROGRAMMING You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, Press the MENU button. PICTURE CONTROL SEllING CLOCK movies, news and prerecorded tapes with either CHANNEL SET UP Press the PLAY/A or USER'S SET UP a diatogue caption or text display. V-CHIP S_T Up STOP/V button to point to LANGUAG_...
  • Page 20 Selec- Rating Category Explanations tion V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children TV-Y rp_Qpriatefor all children from watching inappropriate material on TV. TVIY7 IAppropriate for children seven and V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming older (except for news and sports programs, unedited TV-G movies on premium cable channels, and Emer- General Audience...
  • Page 21 MPAA RATING SET UP Exit the V-Chip setting mode Make sure: Press the MENU button to return to original mode. • Use the remote control for this procedure. • rVNCR power must be turned on. Select "V CH_P _-:E-_ '_" Press the MENU button.
  • Page 22: Normal Playback

    PLAYBACK the F.FWD button (faster) or the REW button (slower). Make sure: Press the PLAY button to return to normal • TV/VCR power must be turned on. playback. NOTE: If it is left in the Slow mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically go If the erase-protection tab has beer) removed,...
  • Page 23 Use this function to advance tape frame-by- frame forward or backward (Jog), or to view tape EJECT forward or backward at an adjustable speed (Shuttle). 1) While in the Play or Still mode, press the JOG & SHUTTLE button on the remote control. The button lights up, and the picture freeze on the screen.
  • Page 24 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure: • Use the remote control for this procedure. The TV/VCR allows you to repeat a tape • TV/VCR power must be turned on. indefinitely without using the PLAY button. • Insert a prerecorded tape. There are two selections for Repeat Playback. •...
  • Page 25 SEARCH Make sure: • This function will not operate without a tape in the TV/VCR. • Use the remote control for this procedure• • TVNCR power must be turned on. Time Search Example • 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 26: Quick-Find

    This feature allows you to mark program starting When an index mark is reached, the TV/VCR points so that you can easily fast-forward or automatically starts playback. rewind to them. NOTE: • An index mark will be made each time you •...
  • Page 27 tRI_COR,.,t,, . 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 that is being recorded.
  • Page 28: Normal 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 totar of length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button 480 minutes.
  • Page 29: Timer

    TIMER MENU You may set the TV/VCR to start and end a Press the MENU button. IF- TIMER PROGRAMMING recording while you are away• You can set 8 PICTURE CONTROL Confirm "TIMER SETTING CLOC K programs to record on specific days, daily or CHANNEL SET UP PROGRAMMING"...
  • Page 30: Automatic Timer Recording

    For WEEKLY recording : To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Press the F.FWD/I_ or REW/I button. (Example: every Monday)• TIMER PROGRAMMING The program is now completed. OH [3ATE BEGIN Press the STOP/V •...
  • Page 31: Auto Return

    TOCORRECTA PROGRAM • If the erase-prevention tab is removed, the cassette will be ejected when the POWER • While setting a program; press the REW/I button is pressed to off. button to go back one step and enter the correct •...
  • Page 32: Wake Up Timer

    The Wake Up Timer function turns on the The Sleep Timer function turns off the TV/VCR TV/VCR after a desired period of time without automatically after a desired period of time. using the POWER button. NOTE: NOTE: • This function does not operate during •...
  • Page 33 • Wipe the front panel and other extedor • Should your TV/VCR become inoperative, surfaces of the TViVCR with a soft cloth not try to correct the problem by yourself. immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. There are no user serviceable parts inside, Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the •...
  • Page 34 LESHOOTING 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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