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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL TV/VCR COMBINATION DW13CTT...
  • Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- angle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 3 • If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an authorized trutech service center for servicing. • Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette holder.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. Read all of these instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided Save these instructions for later use.
  • Page 5 13 An outside antenna system (f) When the television equipment should not be located in the vicini- exhibits a distinct change in ty of overhead power lines or performance - this indicates a other electric light or power cir- need for service. cuits, or where it can fall into such 18 When replacement parts are power lines or circuits.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Table of Contents Preface : Your New TV/VCR Features Unpacking Your TV/VCR Chapter 1 : Overview of Your Equipment Your TV/VCR’s Front Panel Your TV/VCR’s Back Panel Your Remote Controller Chapter 2 : Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV/VCR Connecting an Antenna Connecting a Cable System Connecting Other Pieces of Equipment...

  • Page 7: Preface : Your New Tv/Vcr

    P R E F A C E Your New TV/VCR Congratulations on your purchase of a new Trutech TV/VCR. We hope you find that your new TV/VCR provides you with years of reliable performance. Your new TV/VCR is designed and engineered to provide you with the latest in features for your convenience.

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Tv/Vcr

    • Video Index Search System (VISS) This feature allows you to find index marks on your tape quickly. Your TV/VCR places index marks at the beginning of each new recording. • One Touch Recording (OTR) You can quickly begin recording and set the length of time to record using just one button.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 : Overview Of Your Equipment

    C H A P T E R Overview of Your Equipment Your TV/VCR’s comes with a remote control. The section below summa- rizes the buttons, controls, and terminals that will use with your TV/VCR’s. Your TV/VCR's Front Panel Below you will find short description of the buttons and indicators on the front panel.

  • Page 10: Your Tv/Vcr's Back Panel

    11 STOP/EJECT button Press this button when the tape is moving to stop the tape. Press this button when the tape is stopped to eject it. 12 VOL button (volume) Press this button to change your TV/VCR’s volume. 13 CH button (channel) Press this button to change channels on your TV/VCR.

  • Page 11: Your Remote Controller

    Your Remote Controller 1. POWER Press this button to turn your TV/VCR on or off. 2. RECALL Press this button to display the cur- rent time, the counter, channel num- ber and other status items. 3. TV/LINE Press this button to select between viewing the signal coming from the antenna terminal (TV) or the signal coming from the A/V jack (LINE).
  • Page 12 10. MENU Press this button to turn the TV/VCR’s menu system on and off. 11. 0-9 Press these buttons to change channels. 12. SPEED Press this button to select the SP, EP tape speed when the tape recording. 13. C- STOP Press this button to find the counter zero.
  • Page 13 Installing Your Remote Control Batteries 1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. 2 Install two AAA-size batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure the + and - terminals are oriented correctly. 3 Replace the cover. Notes Do not mix different types of batteries, or mix an old and a new battery.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 : Connecting An Antenna Or Cable To Your Tv/Vcr

    C H A P T E R Connecting an Antenna or Cable to Your TV/VCR Your TV/VCR will provide you with the best performance if you connect it to an external antenna or cable system. Follow the directions below make this connection. Please note that you will normally only have to make one of the connections shown below, not all of them.
  • Page 15 Antennas with two sets of leads You might have two sets of leads from your antenna system, especially if you have one antenna for VHF signals and one antenna for UHF signals. If your antenna system has both a coaxial lead and twin 300-ohm leads, you must obtain a combiner (available at your local electronics store).

  • Page 16: Connecting A Cable System

    Connecting a Cable System If your cable set-up is not described below, please contact your cable com- pany for more information. If your cable system does not require the use of a cable box, simply press or screw the incoming cable onto the antenna terminal on the back your TV.

  • Page 17: Connecting Other Pieces Of Equipment

    If your cable system only requires you to use a converter box for some channels (i. e. pay-TV channels), follow these steps: Find the primary incoming coaxial cable. Plug this cable into a splitter (available at your local electronics store). Connect one coaxial cable between one OUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the converter box.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 : Operating Your Tv

    C H A P T E R Operating Your TV Once you have connected your TV/VCR to an antenna or cable system, plugged the TV in, and put batteries in the remote, you are ready to use the TV. The first thing you should do is program your TV/VCR so it memorizes all of available channels.

  • Page 19: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels You can change channels in three ways: 1. The buttons will take you through all mem- orized channels, one by one. The buttons will not access channels that have not been pro- grammed into the TV's memory. For more infor- mation about programming channels into memo- ry, see the section Programming your TV/VCR's Channel Memory on the previous page.

  • Page 20: Changing The Tv/Vcr's Channel Memory

    Changing the TV/VCR's Channel Memory Your TV/VCR's memory determines the channels that are available using the buttons. You can add channels to this memory or remove them from memory. If a channel is removed from memory, you can tune to it with the number buttons, but you cannot tune to it with buttons.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Video Settings

    Adjusting Video Settings You may wish to adjust the video settings (e. g. contrast or color) to obtain the most pleasing picture. To do so, follow these directions: 1. With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button, then Video menu will appear.
  • Page 22 Returning to the factory settings If you would like to return to the original video settings, as they were cali- brated at the factory, follow these steps : 1. With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button, then Video menu will appear.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 : Operating Your Vcr

    C H A P T E R Operating Your VCR Your TV/VCR has built-in VCR playback and recording capabilities, offering the ultimate in VCR convenience. This chapter explains the basic of using the VCR features of your unit. Video Cassette Tapes Your VCR uses VHS tapes.

  • Page 24: Playing A Tape

    Playing a Tape 1. To begin playing a tape, place it in the TV/VCR’s cassette compart- ment. If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, the tape will begin playing automatically. If the erasure prevention tab is intact, press the PLAY button on the front panel or on the remote control. 2.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording

    Tracking “Tracking” is a term that describes how the TV/VCR “locks on” to the signal recorded on the tape. If the TV/VCR is not tracking correctly, the picture during playback will be jumpy and distorted. Your TV/VCR is equipped with a sophisticated automatic tracking fea- ture that can perfectly track a tape’s signal without adjustment from the user.

  • Page 26: One Touch Recording (Otr)

    You cannot change channels while you are recording. To change chan- nels, press PAUSE/STILL or STOP/EJECT to interrupt your recording. If the tape reaches its end while recording, it will quit recording and eject the tape. One Touch Recording (OTR) One Touch Recording allows you to begin recording a channel, and also set how long how wish to record.

  • Page 27: Displaying The Tv/Vcr's Status During Vcr Operation

    Displaying the TV/VCR’s Status during VCR Operation If you have a tape in the TV/VCR’s cassette compartment, you can dis- play the following information. 1. Press the RECALL button. The current time, the current channel, the tape statue (STOP, PLAY, REC, etc.), the tape speed, and the tape counter will be displayed.

  • Page 28: Using The Counter (Zero Stop)

    Using the Counter (Zero Stop) The VCR counter can be used to keep track of your position on the tape. You can also use it to quickly return to a particular point on the tape. The counter cannot be displayed unless there is a cassette tape in the TV/VCR.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5 : Using Timer Functions

    C H A P T E R Using Timer Functions Your TV/VCR has a built in-clock, and you can set the TV to turn on and off at times that you select. You can also set your TV to turn off after counting down a certain amount of time.

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock Manually

    Setting the Clock Manually If you are unable or not interested in using the Auto Clock feature, you can set your TV/VCR’s clock manually. 1. With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time” menu will be displayed. 2.

  • Page 31: Setting The On Time

    Setting the On Time If you enter a time in the “On Time” setting, your TV/VCR will automati- cally turn on at that time. Follow these instruction to set the “On Time” 1. With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time” menu is displayed.

  • Page 32: Setting The Off Time

    Setting the Off Time If you enter a time in the “Off Time” setting, your TV/VCR will automati- cally turn off at that time. Follow these instruction to set the “Off Time” 1. With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time” menu will be displayed.

  • Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to set an amount of time from 15 minutes to 120 minutes. TV/VCR count down the amount of time you set, then turn itself off. To set the sleep timer: 1. With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until “Time menu will be displayed.

  • Page 34: Chapter 6 : Additional Tv Features

    C H A P T E R Additional TV Features This section contains descriptions of the more advanced features of your TV. Changing the Language of the On-Screen Menus You can choose to display the on-screen menus in English, French, Spanish. To change the on-screen language: 1.With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button until Set-Up menu will be displayed.

  • Page 35: Cc On Mute

    CC on Mute When the sound is muted, user can select the caption display. It will dis- play the caption content instead of sound mute. 1. With the TV turned on, press the MENU button until Special menu will be displayed. 2.

  • Page 36: Parental Control Settings

    Parental Control Settings This item help parents to set the standard for the programs which their children are going to watch. 1. With the TV/VCR turned on, press the MENU button until “Special” menu will be displayed. 2. Use the buttons to select Parental Control item.

  • Page 37: Description Of Parental Control Settings

    Description of Parental Control Settings 1. The Movie Ratings set the standard for movie, video, and other media excluding TV programs. Use the buttons to select, buttons to adjust. 2. The TV Guidelines set the standard for TV programs excluding sports and news.

  • Page 38: Mini Glossary

    No Ratings means 1. When V-chip Data is error. 2. When any ratings are not detected. 3. Received a rating of “None” like news, sports, and emergency broadcast signals. Mini Glossary MOVIE RATING SYSTEM Not for children under age 17 under any circumstance. Hard Core Films Strong sexual content.

  • Page 39: Chapter 7 : Additional Vcr Features

    C H A P T E R Additional VCR Features Programming to Record at a Later Time One of the most convenient features of your new TV/VCR is the ability to record programs when you are not home. Your TV/VCR can be set to record up to six different programs at any time up to a month from now.

  • Page 40: Setting The Program Recording

    Setting the Program Recording Here’s an example of how to record a program broadcast on channel 26 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, 6th of February 1999, in EP mode. 1. With the TV/VCR turned on, press the MENU button until “Program”...
  • Page 41 10. Press the VOL button, then the cursor( ) appears at the left margin. 11. When you want to set other program, the CH button to move the cursor( ) to next line, then repeat step 2 through 10. 12. Press MENU to Exit the “Program” menu. 13.

  • Page 42: Canceling The Program Record Settings

    Canceling the Program Record Settings 1. With the TV/VCR turn on, press the MENU button until “Program” menu will be displayed. 2. Using the buttons select the Program setting which you want to stop recording and press the CANCEL button. 3.

  • Page 43: Displaying The Tape Counter

    Displaying the Tape Counter Press the RECALL button to display the tape counter. The tape counter shows the tape travel time in hours, minutes and seconds dur- ing recording or playback. Each time you press the RECALL button, the time counter and the remaining tape time counter appears alternately. Time counter Remaining tape time counter When you use a tape shorter than 120 minutes, set Tape Remain to...

  • Page 44: Auto Repeat Playback

    Auto Repeat PlayBack You can set your TV/VCR to play a tape continuously. When you turn this feature on and start playing a tape, it will play to the end of the tape, then rewind to the beginning and start playing again. This will continue until you turn Auto Repeat Off.

  • Page 45: Index Search (Viss)

    Index Search (VISS) Your TV/VCR is equipped with the VHS Index Search System, or VISS. The VISS allows “index marks” to be placed on a video tape. These marks are similar to bookmarks - you can use the search system to quickly find these marks, and thereby find a point on the tape quickly.

  • Page 46: Duplicating A Video Tape

    Duplicating a Video Tape Because your TV/VCR has audio and video inputs, it is easy to make a copy of a tape, if you have another VCR or Video Camera. Follow these instructions : 1. Connect a audio cable from the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO jack on the front of your TV/VCR.

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 : Troubleshooting

    C H A P T E R Troubleshooting Your Trutech television is designed to give you trouble-free perfor- mance for many years. If you have a problem with your TV, try the solu- tions listed below. If the suggestions listed below do not solve your problem, contact your Trutech dealer or an authorized Trutech service center.

  • Page 48: Mainternance And Specifications

    Should your TV/VCR stop working, do not try to repair it yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. Turn the TV/VCR off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to an authorized Trutech repair center. Cabinet Cleaning To clean your TV/VCR, wipe it with a soft cloth that has been dampened with luke-warm water and wrung dry.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    This unit may be returned to the factory by the dealer for exchange. Under no circumstances will the customer be permitted to return the defective unit directly to the factory.Exchange must be directly with the dealer. Model Parts Labor Picture Tube DW13CTT 1 year 90 days 2 years Warranty...
  • Page 50 Laboratories, Inc. It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U.L. safety standards against X-radiation, fire, casualty and electrical hazards. Daewoo Electronics America Inc. 120 Chubb Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 For more information about this Trutech product, please call 1-888-6TRUTECH. P/N : 48586081E103-R0...

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