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Zenith TVSB1320V Operating Manual & Warranty

13" color tv/vcr combination

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13" Color TV/VCR Combination
TVSB1320V

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide & Warranty 13" Color TV/VCR Combination TVSB1320V...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....... Closed Caption System ........V-CHIP Set Up ..........SPECIFICATIONS ..........• PLAYBACK ............SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ........Nomlal Playback ........• PRECAUTIONS ............. Tracking Adjustment ......L_cation ..........Picture Search ......Avoid the Hazards of Elecbic_d Snook and Fire Still Picture .......
  • Page 3 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moistule This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric CAUTION shock is present within this untt Tile above CAUTION is located on the back of the TV/VCR cabinet This symbol indicates that lhe_e are m- CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do...
  • Page 4 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 1&Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV/VCR or cable system is connected to the TVNCR. be sure from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to pro + service personnel under the following conditions:...
  • Page 5 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 MPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast For safe operation and satisfactory performance television programming, video tape, film or of your TViVCR. keep the following in mind when other copyrighted material may violate selecting a place for its installation: applicable copyright taws.
  • Page 7 • Infrared remote control • Zero Return- The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by rewinding • Bilingual on-screen menu display select- or fast-fop,,vaiding able in English or Spanish • Still- • Real time counter- 'Fruezu'r the a! arqy time, foi close plctuio This shows the elapsed recording or playback...
  • Page 8 ,,, , ,.,, This TViVCR will operate with any cassette that has the _/J-IS 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 occur inside the unit when it is moved from a up, as pictured below•...
  • Page 9: Front Panel

    NOTES: • We do not recommend that you use a "universal" remote control to operate this TVNCR. Not al! of the functions may work. Call the manufacturer of the universal remote control, not Sears• if you have problems with it. •...
  • Page 10: Rear View

    8 REC(RECORD) button- 17 DISPLAY button- Press formanual recording. Display the counter or the current channel number and current time on the TV screen. OTRbutton- Activates One Touch Recording. (Only ontheTViVCR) 18 SPEED button- 9 RECORD i ndicator- Press to choose the desired recording speed: SPiSLP Flashes d uring recording•...
  • Page 11 In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna. If you have separate UHF and The VHFUHF Dipole Antenna (supplied) VHF antennas, you will need a VHF/UHF detachable. Insert the stem of the antenna into combiner (not supplied) to make the connection to the Antenna terminal of the TV/VCR.
  • Page 12 _, _,,_ _" _ -, ._ L_ _ _ i -_," 1 ) Open the battery compartment cover by You cable system may require a converter box, pressing the cover on the remote unit in the or if you use a satellite system, you will need a direction of the arrow.
  • Page 13 :i_•_jb•S • _•_ _" <• _'_,_: 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 Press the MENU button to return to TV mode. Make sure: • Press the POWER button to turn on the TVNCR NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press the MENU button.press the PLAY button to ,, You must use the remote control for the point to "IDIOMA [ESPANOL]", then press the following steps.
  • Page 15 Press the F.FWD or REW Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer button repeatedly until [ON] recording• If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is appears available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". If there isn't one, then follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING".
  • Page 16: Setting Time

    Make sure: In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 1st, 1999 • Use the remote control for this procedure. SETTING TIME 5:40PM • TV/VCR power must be turned on. Press the MENU button• Press the PLAY or STOP •...
  • Page 17 '.: c,C H r Ji:, t-'t 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•...
  • Page 18 The TV/VCR's picture controls - BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS Pressthe POWERbuttontoh_rn onthe TV'VCR a_e preset at the factory. Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a natural looking image. Press the CHANNEL UP or [)OWN button to NOTE: select your desired channel nun',he_ u! press tile •...
  • Page 19 MENU ]fill q PF_<)GHt, MM!%r_ You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, Press the MENU button. movies, news and prerecorded tapes with either _J:_ F__ tq _ Lip Press the PLAY or STOP a dialogue caption or text display. button to point to CAPTION mode: When you choose the Caption...
  • Page 20 Selection Rating Category Explanations V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children TV-Y Appropriate for all children from watching inappropriate material on TV. TV Y7 Apptopr+ate for children seven and V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming older (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emer-...
  • Page 21 4••. , -•*__• _,1=.tj_4_ •j_ Make sure: Press the MENU button to return to original mode • Use the remote control for this procedure. • TV/VCR power must be turned on. Press the MENU button• Press the PLAY or STOP ':,_A_:NFi _4_r ill' button to point to "V-CHIP...
  • Page 22 2) Press it again and the TViVCR will now search in super high speed (in the LP / SLP Make sure: modes only). • TV/VCR power rnust be turned on. NOTE: Tapes recorded in the SP or LP mode will display a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture may appear in Black and White This is normal•...
  • Page 23 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. q here are two selections for Repeat Playback• • Insert a prerecorded tape.
  • Page 24 Make sure: • This function will not operate without a tape in the TV/VCR. • Use the remote control for this procedure. • TV/VCR power must be turned on. • 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 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 26 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 480 minutes.
  • Page 27 _._ E N U You may set the TV/VCR to start and end a Press the MENU button ] IMEF_ pf_GGqAMMIN(_ recording while you are away. You can set 8 r'lC H JQF _:_ }Nq RQL Confirm "TIMER S_ f TING CLtX:K programs to record on specific days, daily or C}_At,tNEi St:T...
  • Page 28: Timer Programming

    For WEEKLY recording : To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Press the F.FWD or REW button• The program is (Example: every Monday). S T._,,_,_ ....now completed• Press the STOP (down) ,, To set another program, repeat steps [2] to [10].
  • Page 29 TO CORRRC 3"A _'RO(_ r :b" ' _, • If the erase-prevention tab is removed, the cassette will be ejected when the PWR button • While setting a program; press the REW is pressed to off. button to go back one step and enter the correct •...
  • Page 30 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 PWR button. NOTE: NOTE: • This function does not operate during •...
  • Page 31 t Wipe the front panel and other exterior • Should your TV/VCR become inoperative, surfaces of the TV/VCR 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.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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. •...