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- Page 1 Operating Guide & Warranty 20" Color TV/VCR Combination TVSC2040F...
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Page 2: Full 90 Day Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS M IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....M PLAYBACK ......Normal Playback ......• SPECIFICATIONS ......Tracking Adjustment ....... • SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ....Slow Motion ......M PRECAUTIONS ......Picture Search ......Location ......... Still Picture ......Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire ...6 Vertical Hold Control ....... -
Page 3: 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 dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. The above CAUTION is located on the back of the _/NCR cabinet. - Page 4 FfGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATtONAL ELECTRtCAL CODE LEADIN WIRE CLAMP ,ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS /_EC S{GTIONBIQ-211 NATIONALELECTRICALCODE S2898A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TVNCR antenna or cable system is connected to the from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified TVNCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is service personnelunderthe following conditions:...
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Page 5: Specifications
The serial numberof this product is found on the back of the unit. Record the serial number and other vital informationhere 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 Model Number... -
Page 6: Fcc Warning
PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recordingor use of broadcast For safe operation and satisfactory performance televisionprogramming, videotape, film or of your TVNCR, keep the following in mind when othercopyrightedmaterial may violate selecting a place for its installation: applicable copyrightlaws. Sears assumes no •... -
Page 7: Features
FEATURES • Auto Head Cleaner-Automatically cleans • Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System-Four video heads as you insert or remove a heads ensure excellent picture quality and cassette. special effects playback. • Zero Return- • Index Search-Fast-forwards to start o| next The tape returns to counter of 0:00:00 by recording. -
Page 8: Video Cassette
VIDEO CASSETTE This TVNCR will operatewith 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 Position cassette with the view-window facing up, occur inside the unit when it is moved from a... - 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.
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Page 10: Rear View
17 DISPLAY button- 8 REC(ORD)(rec) button-. Display the counter or the current channel Press for manual recording. number and current time on the TV screen. OTR button- Activates One Touch Recording. 18 SPEED button- (Only on the TVNCR) 9 RECORD indicator- Press to choose the desired recording speed: SP/SLP. - Page 11 PREPARATION FOR USE VHF/UHF OUTDOOR ANTENNAS In some areas it willbe necessary to use an VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA outdoor antenna. If you have separate UHF and The VHF/UHF Dipole Antenna (not supplied) is VHF antennas, you will need a VHF/UHF detachable.
- Page 12 CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE 1) Open the battery compartment cover by You cable system may require a converter box, or pressing the cover on the remote unit in the if you use a satellite system, you will need a direction of the arrow.
- Page 13 SET UP FOR USE CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Use this feature to programthe rv/VCR tunerto scan and memorize all the channelsyou receive in yourarea. You can use this feature to memorize cable channelsonly if your cable system connectsdirectlyfrom itswall outletto the Antenna terminalof your'rVNCR. You cannot usethis feature when the TV/VCR is connectedto a cable or satellitebox.
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Page 14: Daylight-Saving Time
3 Exit the mode " Language Pressthe MENU button on the remotecontrolto Make sure: return to TV mode. • Press the POWER button to turn on the TVNCR. NOTE: If for some reason the menu is in Spanish, press the MENU button on the remote Select "CHANNEL SET UP"... -
Page 15: Auto Clock Setting
Set "AUTO CLOCK" to -SE_NGCLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK ION] Press the F.FWD or REW Set the clock accurately for proper automatic AUTOCLOCKCH [A_JTOI timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station button repeatedly until [ON] _,UALCLOCKSET (PBS) is available in your area, follow "AUTO appears. - Page 16 MANUAL CLOCK SETTING Make sure: In the example below, the clock is to be set to: • TVNCR power must be turned on. DATE May 1st, 2000 SETTING TIME 5:40PM 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" 6 Select the hour Press the PLAY or STOP the remote control.
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Page 17: Special Features
ON SCREEN DISPLAY To view the Counter or Clock/Channel DISPLAY button to clear the Counter or Clock/Channel information. information, press the DISPLAY button once for Counter mode and twice for Clock/Channel mode. When the Closed-Caption mode is ON, the On- When the Closed-Caption mode is OFF, press the Screen display disappears after 5 seconds. - Page 18 The TVNCR's picture controls - BRIGHT, You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS movies, news and prerecorded tapes with either a dialogue caption or text display. are preset at the factor'/Although they are usually the best, you may need to make some CAPTION mode: When you choose the Caption further adjustments for a natural looking image.
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Page 19: V-Chip Set Up
vlvlvlvlvlvlvlvlvl_[_g[,.-]_llrJF,j 1 Select "CAPTION" V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children MENU- Press the MENU button on from watching inappropriate material on TV. TJMER PROGRAMMING the remote control. PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming CHANNEL SET UP Press the PLAY or STOP USER'S SET Up (except for news and sports programs, unedited... -
Page 20: Mpaa Rating Set Up
Selection Rating Category Explanations MPAA RATING SET UP TV-Y Appropriate for all children Make sure: TV-Y7 Appropriate for children seven and • TV/VCR power must be turned on. older TV-G General Audience Select "V-CHIP SET UP" TV-PG Parental Guidance suggested. Press the MENU button on TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14... -
Page 21: Normal Playback
PLAYBACK Make sure: Press the SLOW button to reduce the playback • TVfv'CR power must be turned on. speed. The TVNCR mutes the sound during slow motion, You can control the speed by pressing the 1 Ir_serta prerecorded tape F.F3ND button (faster) or the REW button (slower). If the erase-pretection tab has been removed, the Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. -
Page 22: Special Playback
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure: • "r'VNCR power must be turned on. The TV/VCR allows you to repeat a tape • Insert a prerecordedtape. indefinitely without using the PLAY button. There • Before playback,follow steps below. are two selections for Repeat Playback. I;F-_Ii;,_ ,I,I,I,I,I,I,I,1,1_ ALL REPEAT: Repeat playback from the beginning... -
Page 23: Zero Return
SEARCH Make sure: • This function will not operate without a tape in • TV/VCR power must be turned on. the TVNCR. • Insert a tape. Time Search Example To skip a program that is 2 hours and 50 minutes of tape length, in either direction, from the present tape position. - Page 24 3 Begin Index Search Press the REW or F.FWD button. The TV/VCR This feature provides a method of indexing the begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the starting point so that it can be easily returned to beginning of desired program. in either fast forward or rewind mode.
- Page 25 RECORDING Make sure: • TVNCR 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 Press the PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily that is being recorded.
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Page 26: 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 total of length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on 480 minutes. -
Page 27: To Cancel An Automatic Timer Recording
TO CORRECT A PROGRAM • If the erase-prevention tab is removed, the • While setting a program; press the nEW cassette will be ejected when the button to go back one step and enter the correct PWR(POWER) button is pressed to off. numbers using the PLAY or STOP button. -
Page 28: To Cancel The Sleep Timer
• "41 The Wake Up "Nmer function turns on the The Sleep "Rmer function turns off the TVNCR TV/VCR after a desired period of time without automatically after a desired period of time. using the PWR(POWER) button. NOTE: NOTE: • This function does not operate during •... -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CABINET CLEANING SERVICING • Wipe the front panel and otherexterior surfaces • Should your TVNCR become inoperative, do of the TV/VCR with a soft cloth immersed in not try to correct the problem by yourself. lukewarm water and wrung dry. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. No power. • Make sure the power is turnedon. • Make sure the AC cord is connectedto an AC outlet. No picture and sound. •...
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