Optimus 16 421 User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-421/422

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Color TV with

Built-in VHS HQ VCR

Model 29 13" TV (16-421)

Model 30 20" TV (16-422)

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14. Lightning — For added protection for this TV/

VCR receiver during a lightning storm, or when it

is left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon-

nect the antenna or cable system. This will pre-

vent damage to the TV/VCR due to lightning and

power-line surges.

e. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct

change in performance — this indicates a

need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts

are required, be sure the service technician has

used replacement parts, specified by the manu-

facturer, that have the same characteristics as

the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may

result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or

other hazards.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead

power lines or other electric light or power cir-

cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or

circuits. When installing an outside antenna sys-

tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits as contact

with them might be fatal.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any ser-

vice or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service

technician to perform routine safety checks to

determine that the TV/VCR is in proper operat-

ing condition.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets

and extension cords as this can result in a risk of

fire or electric shock.

22. Heat — This TV/VCR product should be situ-

ated away from heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other products (includ-

ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

17. Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects

of any kind into this TV/VCR through openings

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short out parts that could result in a fire or elec-

tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

TV/VCR.

: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

Warning

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this TV/

VCR yourself as opening or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

CAUTION

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-

ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this TV/

VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres-

ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within

the product’s enclosure that might be of suffi-

cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock. Do not open the product’s case.

When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

or frayed.

a. If liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the TV/VCR.

b. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or

water.

This symbol is intended to inform you that im-

portant operating and maintenance instructions

are included in the literature accompanying this

product.

c. If the TV/VCR does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions, as improper adjust-

ment of other controls may result in damage

and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to

its normal operation.

d. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

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FEATURES

Your Model 29/Model 30 Color TV with Built-In

VHS VCR combines a versatile color TV/monitor

and a VCR in one space-saving cabinet. The TV/

VCR receives TV programs and plays video

tapes. It also records onto video tapes from TV

programs or an audio/video source you connect

to it.

Please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has

been prepared to assist you with initial setup

procedures and to guide you in the TV/VCR’s

everyday operation.

GENERAL

Automatic/Manual Clock Setting — lets you

set the TV/VCR to automatically update its clock

using EDS (Extended Data Service) signals

broadcast by certain stations. You can also

manually set the clock.

Note: EDS is a service provided by some broad-

casters to transmit various types of information

including the current time. If no broadcasters in

your area transmit EDS signals, automatic clock

setting will not work.

Station Display — automatically displays sta-

tion identification call letters if a station transmits

them.

Automatic DST (Daylight Saving Time) Ad-

justment — lets you set the TV/VCR to auto-

matically adjust the time for Daylight Saving

Time.

Remote Control — provides remote access to

most of the tape-motion and TV controls.

Note: Your TV/VCR’s remote control requires

two AA batteries (not included) for operation.

Rear Audio/Video Input Jacks — let you

quickly connect an audio/video device such as a

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Automatic Playback/Rewind/Eject — makes

playback easy when you load a video cassette

tape because it automatically plays, rewinds,

and then, if the erase protection tab has been

removed, ejects it.

Note: Most material performed in public, such

as concerts, plays, and movies, or distributed on

prerecorded video tapes, is copyrighted. The

unauthorized recording or duplication of copy-

righted material is a violation of the copyright

laws of most countries and such duplication may

result in fines and/or imprisonment. Note, how-

ever, that in the United States, it is not a violation

of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to record

a broadcast television program for private (in-

home) viewing.

Freeze-Frame — lets you temporarily stop the

action and view a single frame.

Auto Repeat — lets you set the TV/VCR to au-

tomatically repeat a tape when it reaches the

end or a blank spot on the tape during playback.

Fast-Forward/Reverse with Visual Search —

helps you easily find a selection on the tape, and

lets you quickly move the tape through recorded

material you want to skip.

Real-Time Counter with Memory — lets you

select and easily return to a specific point on the

tape.

One-Minute Skip — lets you quickly skip over

unwanted portions of a recording such as com-

mercials.

TUNING

179-Channel Capability, Digital PLL (Phase-

Locked Loop) Tuner — offers a broad range of

viewing choices and a clear, sharp picture.

Tuner Memory Programming — automatically

stores all the active channels in your area into

memory. You can also manually program the

tuner’s memory, which makes it easy to add

new channels when you move the TV/VCR to

another area, or delete channels you do not

want.

For your records, we recommend you record the

TV/VCR’s model number and serial number

here. The numbers are on the back panel.

Model Number ______________________

Serial Number ______________________

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CONTENTS

Before You Begin........................................................................................................................... 8

Remote Control......................................................................................................................... 8

Moisture Condensation............................................................................................................. 8

Using This Manual .................................................................................................................... 8

Connections................................................................................................................................... 9

Choosing a Location ................................................................................................................. 9

Connecting the Signal Source .................................................................................................. 9

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna ....................................................................................... 9

Connecting to a Cable System .......................................................................................... 9

Cable Channel Designations ........................................................................................... 10

Connecting an External Device............................................................................................... 10

Connecting Power................................................................................................................... 10

Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 11

Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 11

Remote Control........................................................................................................................ 11

Installing Batteries ............................................................................................................ 11

Using the Remote Control ................................................................................................ 11

Setting the On-Screen Language/Channels/Clock ................................................................. 12

Selecting Automatic Auto Clock Set-Up .......................................................................... 13

Changing the On-Screen Programming Language ......................................................... 14

Changing the Channels Stored in Memory ..................................................................... 14

Adding/Erasing Channels ................................................................................................ 15

Setting the Clock Manually .............................................................................................. 15

Basic TV Operation ..................................................................................................................... 17

Selecting Channels................................................................................................................. 17

Viewing TV.............................................................................................................................. 17

Adjusting the Picture............................................................................................................... 17

Using Mute.............................................................................................................................. 18

Using Last Channel Recall...................................................................................................... 18

Viewing an External Device .................................................................................................... 18

Basic VCR Operation .................................................................................................................. 19

Loading a Video Tape ............................................................................................................. 19

Playing a Video Tape .............................................................................................................. 19

Tape Motion Controls.............................................................................................................. 19

Visual Search .................................................................................................................. 19

Slow Motion ..................................................................................................................... 20

Freeze-Frame .................................................................................................................. 20

Fast-Forward/Rewind ...................................................................................................... 20

Tracking .................................................................................................................................. 20

Special Functions........................................................................................................................ 21

Things You See....................................................................................................................... 21

Blue Screen ..................................................................................................................... 21

On-Screen Displays ........................................................................................................ 21

Function Indicators .......................................................................................................... 21

Using the Counter................................................................................................................... 21

Using One-Minute Skip........................................................................................................... 22

Using Automatic Repeat Playback.......................................................................................... 22

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Using VCR Lock...................................................................................................................... 22

Turning Error Beep On/Off...................................................................................................... 22

Using the Timer Features........................................................................................................ 23

Setting/Cancelling the On Timer ...................................................................................... 23

Using the Sleep Timer .................................................................................................... 24

Closed Caption System .......................................................................................................... 24

Selecting the Closed Caption Mode ................................................................................ 24

Using the Caption On Mute Feature ................................................................................ 24

Recording/Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program ............................................... 25

Recording..................................................................................................................................... 26

General Information ................................................................................................................ 26

Recording Speeds ........................................................................................................... 26

Tape Selection ................................................................................................................. 26

Erase Protection .............................................................................................................. 26

Immediate Recording.............................................................................................................. 27

Quick Timer Recording (QTR) ............................................................................................... 27

QTR Hints ........................................................................................................................ 28

Automatic Timer Recording..................................................................................................... 28

Setting the Automatic Timer ............................................................................................ 28

Timer Recording Hints ..................................................................................................... 30

Checking/Changing Program Timers ............................................................................... 30

Clearing a Program Timer ............................................................................................... 30

Dubbing (Copying) a Tape ...................................................................................................... 30

Additional Information ............................................................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................ 32

Care and Maintenance............................................................................................................ 34

The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................. 34

Resetting the TV/VCR’s Memory ............................................................................................ 34

Cleaning the Video Heads ...................................................................................................... 35

Degaussing ............................................................................................................................. 35

Storing Video Cassettes.......................................................................................................... 35

Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 36

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

REMOTE CONTROL

USING THIS MANUAL

Your TV/VCR’s remote control is packed sepa-

rately. Be sure to locate it before you store the

packing material.

This manual is organized into these major sec-

tions.

• “Connections” on Page 9 — describes the

connections required to begin using your

TV/VCR.

POWER

ON TIMER SLEEP MUTE

• “Setup” on Page 11 — includes procedures

for preparing and using the remote control,

setting the on-screen programming lan-

guage, selecting the input signal, setting

the clock, and storing channels.

PAUSE

REW

PLAY

REC/TIME

FAST-F

ZERO/1 MIN

STOP

LCR

• “Basic TV Operation” on Page 17

—

explains how to select channels, watch TV

using the TV/VCR tuner, adjust the picture,

mute the sound, use the channel return

feature, and view an external device.

VOL

SEL

ADD/DLT

100

CLEAR PROG MENU SET

COUNTER SPEED DISPLAY C.C.

RESET

SLOW

• “Basic VCR Operation” on Page 19 —

explains how to load and play a video tape,

use the TV/VCR’s visual search and

freeze-frame features, fast-forward and

rewind a tape, and adjust the tracking man-

ually.

• “Special Functions” on Page 21

—

describes the things you see on the TV/

VCR’s TV screen and how to use the TV/

VCR’s on timer or sleep timer, counter,

automatic repeat playback, or closed cap-

tion functions.

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Condensation inside the TV/VCR can cause

tape jams or video head damage. When you first

install your TV/VCR, or when you move it from a

cold area to a warm one, let it sit for about 2

hours before you plug it in and begin operation.

This allows complete evaporation of any mois-

ture inside the TV/VCR that could damage it.

• “Recording” on Page 26 — describes the

different types of recordings and gives

instructions for making each.

• “Additional Information” on Page 32 —

includes a troubleshooting section, care

and maintenance procedures, FCC infor-

mation, information on servicing your TV/

VCR, and specifications.

Caution: Do not use your TV/VCR in areas of

high humidity.

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CONNECTIONS

Before using your TV/VCR for the first time, read

through this entire section to determine which

connections best meet your needs. Then follow

the directions for completing the connections.

• If the antenna uses 300-ohm twin-lead

cable, use 300-to-75-ohm matching

transformer (not supplied) to make the con-

nection.

Note: You can connect many different types of

audio/video systems such as a stereo receiver/

amplifier, a satellite receiver, or a combination

of a cable system and outside antenna to your

TV/VCR. These connections might require ad-

ditional supplies that are available from your lo-

cal RadioShack store.

VHF/UHF

Matching Transformer

VHF/UHF Terminal

Antenna Cable

CHOOSING A LOCATION

• If you have separate VHF and UHF anten-

nas, connect the antenna cables to a split-

ter/combiner (such as RadioShack Cat. No.

15-1296). Then connect the splitter/com-

biner’s output to the VHF/UHF terminal.

Choose a location for your TV/VCR where:

• Air flows freely on all sides of the TV/VCR.

• The power cord is not in the way of normal

traffic.

Refer to your antenna’s installation instructions

for additional information.

CONNECTING THE SIGNAL

SOURCE

Connecting to a Cable System

You can connect either an outdoor antenna or

the cable from your cable service provider.

Note to the CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys-

tem installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code that provides guide-

lines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connect-

ed to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

Connect the antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal on

the back of the TV/VCR. If you do not have a TV

antenna yet, use a high-quality outdoor anten-

na, available at your local RadioShack store.

Caution: Some areas have laws restricting di-

rect connections to cable wires (connections

that do not go through the cable box). Check the

laws in your area before making any connec-

tions.

• If the antenna uses 75-ohm coaxial cable,

connect the antenna’s cable directly to the

TV/VCR’s VHF/UHF terminal.

VHF/UHF Terminal

Antenna Cable

To receive cable channels, connect your local

cable system to the TV/VCR as follows.

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If you do not receive scrambled channels,

you can connect the cable directly to the TV/

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL

DEVICE

VHF/UHF

VCR’s

terminal.

You can connect another audio/video device

that has audio/video outputs, such as a VCR,

camcorder, or satellite receiver, to the TV/VCR

so you can view the source’s output on the TV/

VCR.

VHF/UHF Terminal

Cable

If you receive scrambled channels, you must

connect the cable converter box to the TV/

Note: Always use video-quality shielded cables

with phono connectors. Do not use standard au-

dio patch cords.

VHF/UHF

VCR’s

terminal. Tune the TV/VCR to

the cable box’s output channel (3 or 4) and use

the cable box to select the channel.

To connect an audio/video device’s outputs to

the TV/VCR, connect the device’s video and au-

Cable Box

VIDEO IN

dio outputs to the corresponding

and

AUDIO IN

jacks on the back of the TV/VCR.

OUT

A/V Device

VHF/UHF Terminal

Cable Channel Designations

Your TV/VCR can receive up to 125 cable chan-

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

nels, displayed as 1 125. Channels 2-13 are the

same for VHF and cable TV, and cable compa-

nies usually number them as they appear on the

TV screen. For other channels, the cable ser-

vice’s channel designations might not match the

channel numbers that appear on the TV screen.

CONNECTING POWER

When you have completed all other connec-

tions, plug the TV/VCR’s power cord into a stan-

dard AC outlet.

For more information, contact your cable com-

pany. You might need to experiment to deter-

mine the proper cable channel designations for

your cable system.

Warning: For your protection, the power cord

has a polarized plug. To prevent blade expo-

sure, be sure the blades fit fully and easily into

the outlet. If you do not have a polarized outlet,

have a qualified electrician install one before

you use the TV/VCR.

Note: When you plug in the TV/VCR within 24

hours after a power failure, the TV/VCR starts to

search for a channel that uses an Extended

Data Service (EDS) signal (see “Setting the On-

Screen Language/Channels/Clock” on Page

12).

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SETUP

Installing Batteries

FRONT PANEL

The remote control requires two AA batteries

(not supplied). For the longest operation and

best performance, we recommend alkaline bat-

teries (such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557).

The buttons on the TV/VCR’s front panel control

the TV and the VCR.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size

and type.

• Never leave dead batteries in the remote

control. Batteries can leak chemicals that

can damage electronic circuits.

• Dispose of dead batteries promptly and

properly; do not bury or burn them.

1. Press down on the battery compartment

cover’s tab and lift off the cover.

REMOTE CONTROL

2. Insert fresh batteries into the compart-

ment, as indicated by the polarity symbols

(+ and –) marked inside.

All the remote control’s buttons have the same

functions as the buttons on the TV/VCR’s front

panel. In addition, the number buttons let you di-

rectly select channels and menu options and

settings, program, sleep and on timers, and

more.

POWER

ON TIMER SLEEP MUTE

3. Replace the cover.

PAUSE

REW

PLAY

REC/TIME

FAST-F

Note: If the remote control does not work or op-

erates poorly, replace both batteries.

ZERO/1 MIN

STOP

LCR

Using the Remote Control

VOL

SEL

ADD/DLT

100

CLEAR PROG MENU SET

COUNTER SPEED DISPLAY C.C.

To use the remote control, aim the LED on the

front of the remote control toward the front of the

TV/VCR and press the desired button(s).

RESET

SLOW

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SETTING THE ON-SCREEN

LANGUAGE/CHANNELS/

CLOCK

The first time you turn on the TV/VCR, the

SELECT LANGUAGE screen automatically ap-

pears. You can set the TV/VCR to display on-

screen menus in English or in Spanish. After

you select a language, the TV/VCR automatical-

ly scans through the channels and stores all ac-

tive channels in your area. Then the TV/VCR

automatically sets the clock if a broadcast sta-

tion with an EDS signal is available in your area.

2. To select the on-screen language, press

to select ENGLISH or

to select

ESPANOL (Spanish). The CHANNEL/

CLOCK AUTO SET screen automatically

appears.

Notes:

• Make sure you have connected the TV/

VCR to your cable system or an antenna

before continuing (see “Connecting an Out-

door Antenna” or “Connecting to a Cable

System” on Page 9).

• The on-screen language defaults to

English.

Note: If you use a cable box, you must turn

it on and select an EDS broadcaster in your

time zone before pressing

• EDS is a service provided by some broad-

casters such as PBS to transmit various

types of information, including the current

time. If no broadcaster in your area trans-

mits EDS signals, you must set the clock

manually after the TV/VCR finishes looking

for an EDS signal. If you want to use timer

recording immediately, you can stop the

TV/VCR from looking for an EDS signal by

setting the clock manually. See “Setting the

Clock Manually” on Page 15.

3. To automatically scan and store channels in

your area then automatically set the clock,

press

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING appears

on the screen, and the TV/VCR stores

active channels (TV or CATV).

Notes:

• If the TV/VCR found no active channels

during the search, it beeps and displays

the following on the TV screen.

• The TV/VCR might not store active chan-

nels and automatically set the clock if the

signal the TV/VCR receives from your

antenna is weak.

TENNA

ON THEN

Y A AI

POWER

1. Press

to turn on the TV/VCR. The

SELECT LANGUAGE screen automati-

cally appears.

Check your antenna or cable connections,

then press

again.

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• If a channel you wanted was not stored,

you can add the channel. If a channel

you did not want was stored, you can

delete the channel. See “Adding/Erasing

Channels” on Page 15.

Selecting Automatic Auto Clock

Set-Up

You can set the TV/VCR any time so it automat-

ically searches for a channel that has an EDS

signal and sets the clock.

• The TV/VCR retains stored channels

when you turn off the TV/VCR, or if

power to the TV/VCR is lost for up to 60

seconds.

1. Press

2. Repeatedly press

remote control to select CLOCK, then press

to display the main menu.

SEL SEL

on the

When the TV/VCR finds all active channels, it

displays CH AUTO SET COMPLETED. Then it

displays AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING,

and automatically searches for an EDS signal

and sets the clock.

SET

. The SET CLOCK screen appears on

the TV screen.

• If the TV/VCR finds an EDS signal during

the search, the clock is automatically set,

and a screen shows the currently set

date and time. Then the TV/VCR tunes

to the lowest stored channel.

SEL

3. Press

on the remote con-

SET

trol to highlight AUTO SET, then press

The CHANNEL/CLOCK AUTO SET

screen appears.

4. To automatically set the clock, press

Notes:

• If you use a cable box, you must turn it

on and select an EDS broadcaster in

• If the TV/VCR does not find an EDS sig-

nal during the search, you see:

your time zone before pressing

• When you press

, the TV/VCR

scans through all channels, even if no

channel in your area carries an EDS sig-

nal.

AUTO CLOCK SET PROCEEDING

appears on the screen, and the TV/VCR

automatically searches for an EDS signal

and sets the clock.

If this occurs, the broadcaster you

selected did not transmit an EDS signal,

or there is no EDS broadcaster in your

area. Manually set the clock (see “Setting

the Clock Manually” on Page 15).

• If the TV/VCR finds an EDS signal during

the search, the clock is automatically set,

and a screen shows the currently set

date and time. Then the TV/VCR tunes

to the lowest stored channel.

Note: Depending on the number of chan-

nels it tunes, the TV/VCR might take as

long as 10 minutes to search for an EDS

signal to set the clock.

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• If the TV/VCR does not find an EDS sig-

nal during the search, you see:

ELL

VCR

OMA

EX I T

PUSH SELECT

PUSH SET KEY

SET

SEL

4. Repeatedly press

on the

remote control to select SALIR or EXIT,

SET

on the remote con-

then press

If this occurs, the broadcaster you

selected did not transmit an EDS signal,

or there is no EDS broadcaster in your

area. Manually set the clock (see “Setting

the Clock Manually” on Page 15).

trol to exit the menu.

Changing the Channels Stored in

Memory

Note: Depending on the number of chan-

nels it tunes, the TV/VCR might take as

long as 10 minutes to search for an EDS

signal to set the clock.

Although the TV/VCR automatically stores all

active channels in your area the first time you

turn it on, you can manually program the tuner’s

memory.

Notes:

Changing the On-Screen

Programming Language

• If you tune both TV (broadcast) and CATV

(cable TV) signals, you can store both

types of channels.

1. Press

on the remote control to dis-

play the main menu.

• If an EDS broadcaster is available in your

area, the TV/VCR also displays the CHAN-

NEL/CLOCK AUTO SET screen to let

you automatically update the clock after

you change what channels are stored in

memory.

1. Press

on the remote control to dis-

play the main menu.

SEL

2. Repeatedly press

on the

(to

SEL

2. Repeatedly press

on the

remote control to select IDIOMA

change the language to Spanish) or LAN-

remote control to select CH, then press

. The SET UP CHANNEL menu

appears on the TV screen.

SET

GUAGE

English).

(to change the language to

Note: IDIOMAis “language” in Spanish.

SET

3. Press

on the remote control to change

the language. HELLO! (if you selected

English) or HOLA! (if you selected Span-

ish) appears above the language selection

icon.

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3. If necessary, press SEL

or SEL

on the

remote control to highlight ANTENNA

SYSTEM:, then press SET to display the

broadcast system (TVor CATV).

HANNEL 08 DE

ADDED

CHANNEL 08

4. Press SEL

to highlight AUTO SET, then

press SET. CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

appears, and the TV/VCR’s tuner scans

through the channels (TV or CATV) and

stores all the active channels in your area.

The currently tuned channel number

appears on the TV screen. After scanning all

the channels, CH AUTO SET COMPLE-

TED appears, and the tuner stops on the

lowest-numbered active channel.

Setting the Clock Manually

If the TV/VCR did not automatically set the

clock, or if there is no EDS broadcast station in

your area, you must manually set the clock. We

suggest you use another TV or a radio station as

your time source.

5. To review the stored channels, repeatedly

press CH

or CH

on the remote con-

trol.

You can directly select channels that

Note:

Follow these steps to set the clock manually.

are not stored in the tuner’s memory by

using the remote control’s number buttons.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu.

2. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

on the

remote control to select CLOCK, then press

SET. The SET CLOCK screen appears on

the TV screen.

Adding/Erasing Channels

If a channel you want was not stored, or if a

channel you do not want was stored, follow

these steps to add or erase it.

1. Repeatedly press CH

or CH

or use

the number keys on the remote control to

enter the channel number you want to add

or erase.

Notes:

• You must use the number keys to select

a channel that is not stored.

3. Press SEL

or SEL

on the remote con-

trol to highlight MANUAL SET, then press

SET. The next SET CLOCK screen ap-

pears on the TV screen.

• To enter a 3-digit number, press 100.

Then enter the second and third digits in

the channel number.

4. Repeatedly press SET until the month digit

flashes.

• Precede a single-digit number with a 0 —

for example, 01, 02, etc.

SET

CLOCK

2. Press ADD/DLT on the remote control to

add or delete the channel. CHANNEL and

the channel number and ADDED or DE-

LETEDappears on the TV screen.

1 /

DST:

LEC

Y SELE

KEY

: PUSH SET

END PU

NU EY

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5. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

on the

remote control to display the correct month,

then press SET again. The day flashes.

6. Repeat Step 5 to set the day, year, hour,

and minute (the TV/VCR automatically sets

the day of the week).

Your TV/VCR uses a 12-hour clock.

Note:

Be sure you set AMor PMcorrectly.

7. Press SEL or SEL on the remote con-

trol to turn DST(Daylight Saving Time) on

or off.

When DSTis set to ON, the TV/VCR auto-

matically adds one hour on the first Sunday

in April, and subtracts one hour on the first

Sunday in October.

8. Review the entered information.

• If it is correct, press MENU twice to start

the clock.

• If you find an incorrect entry, repeatedly

press CLEAR to move back or SET to

move forward to the incorrect number,

then enter the correct number. Then

press MENU twice.

When you press MENU, the seconds begin

counting from 00.

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BASIC TV OPERATION

SELECTING CHANNELS

To select a channel, press CH

or CH . The

tuner automatically advances to the next chan-

nel stored in the tuner’s memory. The selected

channel number (or station name, if available)

appears on the upper right part of the screen for

a few seconds.

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE

Follow these steps to adjust the picture’s con-

trast (picture), brightness, color, tint, and sharp-

ness.

1. Press MENU on the remote control to dis-

play the main menu.

You can also select channels directly using the

number keys on the remote control. You can

choose any channel in the tuner’s range.

2. If necessary, repeatedly press SEL

SEL

on the remote control to highlight

TV.

Notes:

• Precede a single-digit number with a 0 —

for example, 01, 02, etc.

• To enter a three-digit number, press 100

then enter the second and third digits in the

channel number.

3. Press SET to select TV. The SET UP TV

VIEWING TV

screen appears.

Follow these steps to view a broadcast using the

TV.

1. If necessary, press POWER to turn on the

TV/VCR.

2. Select the channel you want to watch.

3. Repeatedly press VOL

or VOL

adjust the volume. A number and a bar

graph appear on the TV screen to show the

currently set volume level.

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4. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

to high-

USING LAST CHANNEL

RECALL

light VIDEO ADJUST.

The TV/VCR’s last channel recall function lets

you quickly switch between two channels you

tuned.

Repeatedly press LCR (Last Channel Recall) on

the remote control to switch between the chan-

nel you are watching and the previous channel

you tuned.

5. Press SET. A screen appears with the cur-

rent picture settings.

VIEWING AN EXTERNAL

DEVICE

To view the signals from an external device con-

nected to the audio/video input jacks on the back

of the TV/VCR, do either of the following:

• Press MENU to display the main menu,

repeatedly press SEL

TV, then press SET. The SET UP TV

screen appears. Then repeatedly press

or SEL

to select

6. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

until

the setting you want to adjust is highlighted,

then press SET. A screen showing the cur-

rently set adjustment for that setting

appears.

SEL

or SEL

to highlight INPUT

SELECT, press SET to select LINE,

then press MENU twice. The menu disap-

pears.

To reset all settings to their factory

Note:

defaults, select NORMAL.

• Select one channel higher than the highest

programmed channel or one channel lower

than the lowest programmed channel.

7. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

adjust the picture as desired, then press

SET.

LINE appears on the TV screen.

8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to adjust the other

setting(s) as necessary.

9. Press MENU three times to exit this mode.

If you do not press any button within

Note:

5 minutes, the picture setting screen disap-

pears.

USING MUTE

To temporarily turn off the TV/VCR’s sound,

press MUTE on the remote control. MUTE ap-

pears on the TV screen.

To restore the sound to the previous level, press

MUTE again. Or, to restore the sound and

change its level, press VOL

or VOL

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BASIC VCR OPERATION

LOADING A VIDEO TAPE

TTE

ERT A

Hold the cassette with the main label facing up

and the spine facing out from the TV/VCR. Then

insert the cassette into the cassette compart-

ment and gently push the center of its spine until

the TV/VCR draws it in.

CASSETTE

Load a video tape into the TV/VCR, then

press PLAY (or PLAY/REPEAT) again.

3. Press VOL

or VOL

to adjust the vol-

ume.

Note: To adjust the contrast, brightness,

color, tint, or sharpness, see “Adjusting the

Picture” on Page 17.

4. To stop playback before it automatically

stops at the end of the tape, press

STOP/EJECT on the front panel or STOP on

the remote control.

The TV/VCR automatically turns on. If the

erase-protection tab has been removed from the

cassette, playback automatically begins (see

“Erase Protection” on Page 26) and PLAYap-

pears on the TV screen for about 4 seconds.

5. To eject the tape, press STOP/EJECT on the

front panel.

Caution: Never insert anything except a VHS

video cassette into the cassette compartment.

You might damage the TV/VCR’s internal mech-

anisms.

When a tape reaches the end during playback

or recording, the TV/VCR automatically stops

the tape, completely rewinds it, then stops. If the

erase-protection tab on the cassette is removed,

the TV/VCR ejects the cassette.

PLAYING A VIDEO TAPE

TAPE MOTION CONTROLS

1. Load a video tape.

You can use the buttons on the front panel and

remote control to change the tape’s direction

and vary the playback speed.

2. If playback does not automatically begin,

press PLAY/REPEAT on the front panel or

PLAY on the remote control. PLAYappears

on the TV screen and the TV/VCR plays

the tape.

Visual Search

Notes:

Visual search lets you view recordings at a fast-

er speed either forward or backward, so you can

find a specific section of the tape.

• During playback, the TV/VCR automati-

cally adjusts the tracking, but you can

manually adjust it if necessary (see

“Tracking” on Page 20).

During visual search, the sound is muted and

the picture quality is lower than during normal

playback. The search picture is best with tapes

recorded at the SP or SLP speed (see “Record-

ing Speeds” on Page 26).

• If there is no tape in the TV/VCR when

you press PLAY (or PLAY/REPEAT), the

following appears on the TV screen.

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To search forward during playback, press

FAST-F. To search backward during playback,

press REW (or REWIND).

Fast-Forward/Rewind

To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped,

press FAST-F. To rewind the tape quickly when

it is stopped, press REW.

To stop visual search and play the tape, press

PLAY/REPEAT on the front panel or PLAY on the

remote control.

You cannot view the tape or hear the

Note:

tape’s sound while you fast-forward and rewind

it, but you can use the tape counter to locate

the approximate position on the tape. See “Us-

ing the Counter” on Page 21.

Slow Motion

Slow motion lets you view recordings at a slower

speed, so you can easily see details on a tape.

TRACKING

To start slow motion playback, press SLOW dur-

ing playback. To vary the slow motion speed,

press + or . Press SLOW or PLAY (or PLAY/RE-

PEAT) to return to normal playback.

The TV/VCR automatically adjusts tracking

when you play a tape. If different parts of the

tape were recorded at different speeds, the TV/

VCR automatically readjusts the tracking at the

beginning of each recording.

—

During slow motion playback, the picture

Note:

quality is lower than during normal playback.

If the TV/VCR’s picture is poor while playing a

tape, press and hold down CH

manually adjust the tracking. To return to auto-

matic tracking, eject and re-insert the tape.

or CH

Freeze-Frame

Freeze-frame lets you stop the tape to view a

single frame. During freeze-frame, the picture

quality is lower than during normal playback.

The picture quality is best with recordings made

at the SP or SLP speed.

To freeze a frame during playback, press

PAUSE. To advance the picture one frame at a

time, repeatedly press SLOW. Press PAUSE or

PLAY (or PLAY/REPEAT) to return to the normal

playback speed.

Notes:

• If the picture jitters during freeze-frame, try

pressing and holding CH

or CH

(or

CHANNEL

or CHANNEL ) until the pic-

ture stabilizes.

• If you leave the TV/VCR in the freeze-

frame mode for 3 minutes, it automatically

stops the tape to protect it.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

The following information describes some of

your TV/VCR’s special on-screen, display, and

search functions.

Function Indicators

When you press a function button (such as

STOP), the selected function’s indicator appears

on the TV screen.

THINGS YOU SEE

Note: If you play back a poor quality (worn) or

damaged tape, the function indicator might not

appear on the TV screen.

Blue Screen

The TV/VCR displays a blue screen when you

select the menu, play unrecorded portions of a

tape, or when you tune to a weak TV station.

When you change the channel, the new channel

number appears on the TV screen for about 4

seconds.

On-Screen Displays

To view your TV/VCR’s current operating mode

and other information about your TV/VCR, press

DISPLAY on the remote control during playback

or while watching TV. You see this information

on the TV screen.

USING THE COUNTER

Your TV/VCR’s counter shows how long a tape

has been running, in hours, minutes, and sec-

onds. To display the counter, press DISPLAY on

the remote control.

• Function indicator (if a tape is loaded)

• Time

Notes:

• Channel or (if station name is broadcast)

station name

• Because the TV/VCR’s counter reads spe-

cial signals recorded on the tape, the

counter might stop while you fast-forward

or rewind through a blank section on the

tape. This is normal.

• Tape counter

• Tape speed

• Remaining QTR time (if programmed)

• To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press

COUNTER RESET on the remote control.

Function Indicator

Channel or

Time

Station Name

Remaining

QTR Time

Follow these steps to easily return to a selected

point on the tape.

NET

0 : 00 : 00

SLP

1. During playback, press DISPLAY on the

Tape

Speed

Tape

Counter

remote control.

2. When you see the location on the tape that

you want to return to later, press COUNTER

RESET on the remote control. The TV/VCR

displays 0:00:00 on the TV screen.

Press DISPLAY again to clear the information

from the screen.

3. To return to the location you selected in Step

2, press STOP then ZERO/1 MIN. The tape

fast-forwards or rewinds and automatically

stops at 0:00:00.

Note: If you change the channel while informa-

tion is displayed, all information except the

channel number disappears. Then, after about 4

seconds, the information reappears.

Note: The tape usually stops exactly at

0:00:00. However, depending on the

tape you use, it might stop a few seconds

sooner or later.

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SEL

4. If necessary, press

USING ONE-MINUTE SKIP

SET

select REPEAT PLAY, then press

select ON. The REPEAT indicator lights on

the front panel.

With this feature, you can skip over unwanted

portions of a recording such as commercials.

ZERO/1MIN

While playing a tape, simply press

To cancel automatic repeat playback, select

OFF.

The TV/VCR fast-forwards the tape, skipping

over 60 seconds of recorded time. Then normal

playback resumes.

5. Press

twice to return to the normal

screen.

USING AUTOMATIC REPEAT

PLAYBACK

USING VCR LOCK

You can use the VCR lock feature to prevent op-

eration of the VCR. This is handy if you want to

stop small children from using the VCR.

Your TV/VCR lets you automatically repeat

playback from the beginning to the end of a

tape, or from the beginning to a blank (unrecord-

ed) portion of a tape (at least 30 seconds long).

To turn on VCR lock, while the tape is

STOP/EJECT

stopped, press and hold down

To automatically repeat playback using the front

the front panel for more than 7 seconds until

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED appears on the

screen.

PLAY/REPEAT

panel, repeatedly press

until the

REPEAT indicator lights on the front panel. To

cancel automatic repeat playback, repeatedly

PLAY/REPEAT

press

turns off.

until the REPEAT indicator

If any VCR control button on the TV/VCR (ex-

STOP/EJECT

) or remote control is pressed,

cept

VCR LOCK ACTIVATED appears on the

screen, and the button does not function.

Or, follow these steps to automatically repeat

playback using the remote control.

1. Press

. The main menu appears on

To release VCR lock, press and hold down

STOP/EJECT

the TV screen.

on the front panel for more than 7

seconds until VCR LOCK OFFappears on the

screen.

SEL

2. Repeatedly press

to high-

light VCR.

Notes:

• VCR lock is automatically released after 24

hours (when the clock is set).

• You cannot turn on or release VCR lock

when a timer or quick timer recording is in

progress.

SET

3. Press

to display the SET UP VCR

screen.

TURNING ERROR BEEP

ON/OFF

The TV/VCR is preset to sound an error beep if

you make an invalid entry or try an invalid oper-

ation, but you can turn the beep off.

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1. Press MENU to display the main menu

4. Repeatedly press (or press and hold) SEL

or SEL to select the channel number

screen.

you want the TV/VCR to tune to when it

turns itself on, or select PLAY if you want

the TV/VCR to play a tape when it turns

itself on.

2. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

select VCR, then press SET.

3. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

select BEEPER, then press SET to select

ONor OFF.

Notes:

• If you want to play a tape when the TV/

VCR turns itself on, be sure to insert a

cassette tape.

• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly

press SET to move forward or CLEAR to

move backward to the incorrect entry

then correct it.

5. Press ON TIMER. The following screen

appears for about 5 seconds, and the ON

TIMER indicator lights on the front panel.

4. Press MENU twice to exit.

USING THE TIMER FEATURES

Setting/Cancelling the On Timer

Follow these steps to set the TV/VCR to turn on

at a specified time.

1. Press ON TIMER on the remote control. The

The TV/VCR turns itself on at the time you

selected.

ON TIMER screen appears.

To cancel the on timer, press ON TIMER to

display ON TIMER SETCANCEL: PUSH

CLEAR KEY on the TV screen, then press

CLEAR within about 5 seconds. ON TIMER

ENDappears on the screen.

After the TV/VCR has been on for 60

Note:

minutes, it turns itself off again unless you

press any button on the remote control or

front panel.

2. Repeatedly press (or press and hold) SEL

or SEL

to select the hour when you

want the TV/VCR to start playing, then

press SET.

Your TV/VCR uses a 12-hour clock.

Note:

Be sure AMor PMappears correctly.

3. Repeatedly press (or press and hold) SEL

or SEL

to select the minute when you

want the TV/VCR to start playing, then

press SET.

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Using the Sleep Timer

Selecting the Closed Caption Mode

The TV/VCR’s sleep timer lets you set the TV/

VCR so it plays for a specific amount of time

then automatically turns off.

Most broadcasters send closed captioning infor-

mation by using one of two captioning methods;

C1 and C2. You can select option C1 or C2 for

each active caption mode. You can select any of

the following caption modes.

Follow these steps to set the sleep timer.

1. Press SLEEP on the remote control.

SLEEP TIMER 30 appears on the TV

screen.

CAP C1 or C2 — A narration of the TV program

is displayed on the TV screen.

TEXT C1 or C2 — The center of the screen is

blocked out. When the TV station broadcasts

text, such as program listings, special informa-

tion, etc., it appears in this space.

2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press SLEEP

until the TV screen shows the desired sleep

time period. You can set the time in 30-

minute increments, up to 90 minutes.

OFF — Narration does not appear on the screen

even if a closed caption or text broadcast is re-

ceived.

SLEEP again

within 5 seconds, SLEEPand the displayed

Note: If you do not press

time period disappear.

Notes:

To see the remaining time on the sleep timer,

press SLEEP. SLEEP TIMERand the remain-

ing time appear on the screen.

• The closed caption or text signal might be

broadcast over C1, C2, or both.

• Text contents can vary, so you might want

to try different settings.

Repeatedly press C.C. (closed caption) on the

remote control until the desired caption mode

appears on the screen.

Using the Caption On Mute Feature

Note: The TV/VCR automatically displays

SLEEP TIMER 3when there are 3 minutes

left.

You can set the TV/VCR so it automatically dis-

plays closed caption information when you mute

the sound.

To cancel the sleep timer, repeatedly press

SLEEP until SLEEP TIMER 00appears on the

TV screen.

Note: To use this feature, you must have select-

ed CAPTION OFFusing C.C.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu.

CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM

2. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

to high-

light TV, then press SET. The SET UP TV

screen appears with the currently selected

caption setting.

Your TV/VCR has several closed caption op-

tions. Check your TV program listings for CC

(Closed Caption) broadcasts.

3. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

to high-

light CAPTION ON MUTE.

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4. Repeatedly press SET to select one of the

following caption modes:

• CAP C1(Caption Option C1)

• CAP C2 (Caption Option C2)

• NO(No caption option)

SET UP TV

CAPT I

I NP T SELE

V I

CAP C1

: TUNER

ELE

PUSH SELE

PUSH SET KEY

PU EN EY

5. Press MENU twice to exit.

Recording/Playing Back a Closed

Caption/Text Program

The TV/VCR automatically records closed cap-

tion/text signals if they are broadcast (even if

you do not display them).

To display the closed caption narration or text

during playback, repeatedly press C.C. to select

the appropriate caption or text mode.

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RECORDING

Tape Selection

GENERAL INFORMATION

The quality of tape you use greatly affects

record/playback quality and the life of the TV/

VCR. High-grade tape has a better oxide coat-

ing that helps prevent dirty video heads and

gives the best results. Use only video cassettes

You can use the following methods to record

with your TV/VCR.

• Immediate recording

• Quick timer recording

• Automatic timer recording

• Dubbing

that display the official

logo.

Although T-160 video cassettes offer the long-

est recording time, they contain thinner tape that

is more likely to jam. We suggest you use T-120

or shorter length tape.

Notes:

• Your TV/VCR automatically records the

audio signal and adjusts the sound level

while it records.

The following chart shows the maximum record-

ing times for different-length tapes at the three

recording speeds.

• The video tape you use for recording must

have the erase-protection tab in place. If

the tab is removed, the TV/VCR automati-

cally ejects the tape if you try to record on it

(see “Erase Protection”).

Tape

Length

SLP

T-60

1 hour

(60 min.)

2 hours

(120 min.)

3 hours

(180 min.)

• You cannot use the TV/VCR to record one

program while you watch another.

T-120

T-160

2 hours

(120 min.)

4 hours

(240 min.)

6 hours

(360 min.)

• If you want to record from a VCR or other

audio/video source with A/V outputs, see

“Dubbing (Copying) a Tape” on Page 30.

2²/³hours

(160 min.)

5¹/³hours

(320 min.)

8 hours

(480 min.)

Recording Speeds

Erase Protection

There are three VHS recording speeds: SP

(standard play), LP (long play), and SLP (super

long play).

Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to

prevent accidental erasure. To prevent record-

ing on a tape, break off the tab using a screw-

driver. The cassette automatically ejects if you

try to record on the tape.

SP (standard play) is the fastest recording

speed and results in the highest quality picture,

but uses the most tape.

If you want to record on a video cassette that

has had its tab removed, put a piece of heavy

plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.

LP (long play) records more slowly than SP but

more quickly than SLP. LP provides a better

quality picture than SLP and uses less tape than

SP.

SLP (super long play) records more slowly and

uses less tape, but the picture quality is not as

high as with a recording made at the SP speed.

Note: The TV/VCR plays back tapes at the

speed in which they were recorded.

Erase-Protection Tab

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STOP/EJECT

5. Press

STOP

ing.

on the front panel or

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

on the remote control to stop record-

Follow these steps to record a program without

setting an on or off time.

1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you

want to record over, into the cassette com-

partment. The TV/VCR automatically turns

on.

QUICK TIMER RECORDING

(QTR)

Quick timer recording lets you quickly set the

TV/VCR to start recording immediately then

stop after a length of time you specify (from 30

minutes to 4 hours).

Note: If a cassette was loaded when you

last turned off the TV/VCR, you must press

POWER

to turn on the TV/VCR.

SPEED

2. Repeatedly press

on the remote

1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you

want to record over, into the cassette com-

partment. The TV/VCR automatically turns

on.

control until the desired recording speed

(SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the TV screen.

3. Repeatedly press

or use

the remote control’s number buttons to

select the desired channel.

Note: If a cassette was loaded when you

last turned off the TV/VCR, you must press

REC/TIME

PLAY/REPEAT RECORD

4. Press

press

on the remote control or

POWER

to turn on the TV/VCR.

and

on the

SPEED

2. Repeatedly press

on the remote

front panel at the same time. The RECORD

control until the desired recording speed

(SP, LP, or SLP) appears on the TV screen.

indicator on the TV/VCR turns on, REC the

current channel number, and TO SET

SPECIFIC REC TIME PLEASE PUSH

REC KEY appear on the TV screen for a

few seconds, and the TV/VCR records

what you see on the TV screen.

3. Repeatedly press

or use

the remote control’s number buttons to

select the desired channel.

REC/TIME

4. Press

twice on the remote con-

Notes:

trol to begin recording. REC TIME and

0:30 appear on the TV screen for about 5

seconds, and the TV/VCR starts to record

what you see on the TV screen.

PAUSE

• You can press

to temporarily

pause recording (during commercials, for

example) while recording. The RECORD

indicator flashes. To resume recording,

5. To change the displayed total recording

time, within 5 seconds repeatedly press

PAUSE

press

again.

REC/TIME

to advance the time in 30-minute

• The TV/VCR does not record displayed

information such as the channel number

and function indicator.

increments up to 2 hours, then in 1-hour

increments up to 4 hours.

REC/TIME

Note: If you do not press

seconds, the recording time disappears.

REC/TIME

within 5

• If you pause the TV/VCR for more than 5

minutes while recording, it automatically

stops to protect the video heads.

Simply press

again to display the

remaining recording time. When you finish

entering all QTR information, the displayed

information disappears after about 5 sec-

onds.

• To turn off the TV screen while recording,

POWER

press

. The TV/VCR continues to

STOP

STOP/EJECT

record until you press

remote control or

front panel.

on the

When the recording time you set ends, the TV/

VCR stops recording.

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Note: If a cassette was loaded when you

last turned off the TV/VCR, you must press

POWER to turn on the TV/VCR.

QTR Hints

• To see the remaining recording time, press

DISPLAY or REC/TIME on the remote control

once while QTR is in progress.

2. Press PROG on the remote control. The

timer setting menu appears on the TV

screen. Today’s date flashes, and TODAY

appears below the flashing date.

• QTR cannot function if a cassette is not

inserted, if the erase-protection tab is

removed, or if an automatic timer recording

is in progress.

• To cancel QTR in progress, press STOP.

• To temporarily stop the tape during QTR,

press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to

resume recording. If you pause a tape for 5

minutes, the TV/VCR automatically stops.

Notes:

• You can also use the buttons on the front

of the TV/VCR to display and set the

timer setting menu. To display the menu,

press and hold down REC/TIME, then

press FAST-F. To set menu options, press

PLAY instead of SEL , REW instead of

AUTOMATIC TIMER

RECORDING

You can program the TV/VCR’s automatic timer

to select a channel, start recording a broadcast

on that channel at a time and tape speed you

set, then stop recording at a time you set. You

can set up to 8 automatic program timers to

record any combination of weekly, daily, or one-

time broadcasts on the same or different chan-

nels.

SEL

, and FAST-F instead of SET.

• If the set program menu screen appears

instead of the timer setting menu, you

have already entered one or more pro-

grams.

• The current settings for the first four pro-

gram numbers appear. Repeatedly press

You can set up the TV/VCR to record at any time

on a specific day you set within a 1-month period

(ONCE), any time at the same time Monday

through Friday (DAILY), or any time the same

day every week (WEEKLY).

SEL

or SEL

to select an available

program number, then press SET. The

timer setting menu appears.

To record a program today (ONCE), go to

Step 3. (The TV/VCR is preset to record a

program today).

Setting the Automatic Timer

Note: Before you start, be sure you set the

TV/VCR’s clock to the correct date and time. If

you have not yet set the clock, the TV/VCR au-

tomatically enters the clock setting mode before

it displays the timer setting menu. See “Setting

the Clock Manually” on Page 15.

To record a program on a future date,

repeatedly press (or press and hold) SEL

or SEL

until the date you want to

record flashes on the TV screen.

1. If the TV/VCR is off, insert a blank cassette,

or one that you want to record over, into the

cassette compartment. The TV/VCR auto-

matically turns on.

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To record a program at the same time each

Monday through Friday (DAILY), repeatedly

8. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

select the tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP),

then press SET. SET COMPLETED

appears on the TV screen.

press or press and hold SEL

or SEL

until DAILY flashes on the TV screen

above MON-FRI.

9. Double-check all the set information.

• If it is correct, press PROG.

• If an entry is not correct, repeatedly

press SET or CLEAR to move to the

incorrect entry, enter the correct informa-

tion, then press PROG.

If all entries in the program are correct,

PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the

screen for a few seconds. Then the SET

PROGRAM MENU screen appears with

your programming.

To record a program at the same time each

week (WEEKLY), repeatedly press or press

and hold SEL

or SEL

until WEEKLY

flashes on the TV screen and the desired

If all entries in the program are not correct,

PROGRAM IS INCOMPLETEappears on

the screen. Check and correct your pro-

gramming, then press PROG again.

day of the week appears below WEEKLY.

10. To enter more programs, repeatedly press

SEL

or SEL

to select another program

number and repeat Steps 2–9.

11. Press PROG to exit the program mode. The

PROGRAM TIMER indicator lights on the

front panel.

3. Press SET to enter your selection. The start

time’s hour and A (for AM) or P (for PM)

flash on the TV screen.

You can turn on and operate the TV/VCR nor-

mally prior to the set times. Two minutes before

the timer recording starts, TIMER REC WILL

START SOONappears on the screen if a tape

is loaded in the TV/VCR, or PLEASE PRE-

PARE FOR TIMER REC appears on the

screen if a tape is not loaded in the TV/VCR.

Make sure a tape is loaded and turn off the TV/

VCR.

4. Repeatedly press (or press and hold) SEL

or SEL

to select the start hour. When

the correct hour appears, press SET. The

start time’s minute flashes on the TV

screen.

5. Repeatedly press (or press and hold) SEL

or SEL

to select the start minute.

When the correct minute appears, press

SET. The stop time’s hour and A(for AM) or

P(for PM) flash on the TV screen.

Notes:

• During timer recording, the TV/VCR does

not turn on. You must press POWER to

watch TV while timer recording is in

progress.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to set the stop time

(hour and minute). The channel number

flashes on the TV screen.

7. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

• If the ON TIMER or PROGRAM indicator

flashes, check that a cassette is inserted

and the TV/VCR is turned off.

select the channel you want to record, then

press SET. The tape speed (SP, LP, or SLP)

flashes on the TV screen below the chan-

nel.

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• If you are using a cable box, be sure to

leave the cable box turned on and tuned to

the desired station before the timer pro-

gram starts.

2. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

select the program you want to clear, then

press CLEAR.

3. Press PROG to return to the normal screen.

To stop timer recording, simply press and hold

down STOP for a few seconds.

Timer Recording Hints

• If there is a power failure or the TV/VCR is

unplugged for more than 60 seconds, the

clock setting and all timer settings are

cleared.

DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE

The process of recording from one audio/video

device to another is called dubbing.

• The TV/VCR can record only one broad-

cast at a time. If you program the TV/VCR’s

timer to record broadcasts on different

channels that start at the same time, the

TV/VCR records the broadcast with the

lowest program number.

You can connect a VCR, camcorder, satellite re-

ceiver, or other device with audio and video out-

puts to the TV/VCR (see “Connecting an

External Device” on Page 10), then use your TV/

VCR to record the signal from the dubbing

source.

• If automatic timers overlap, the one that

starts first has priority. When the first pro-

gram ends, the TV/VCR switches to record

the remainder of the second program.

Note: For the best results while dubbing, hold

the remote control close to the TV/VCR’s infra-

red window when you press a button. Other-

wise, the remote control might affect the

dubbing source’s operation.

Checking/Changing Program Timers

If a timer recording has not yet started, follow

these steps to check/change a program timer.

1. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you

want to record over, into the cassette com-

partment. The TV/VCR turns on.

1. Press PROG. The TV screen shows the sta-

tus of the first four timer programs.

2. Press MENU to display the main menu,

2. If necessary, repeatedly press SEL

repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

to select

SEL

to select the program you want to

TV, then press SET. The SET UP TV

screen appears.

change, then press SET. Then follow Steps

3–11 under “Setting the Automatic Timer”

on Page 28 to correct the entry you want.

3. After checking or correcting the program

contents, press PROG to exit the program

mode.

Clearing a Program Timer

If a timer recording has not yet started, follow

these steps to clear a program timer.

1. Press PROG to display all currently set pro-

grams.

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3. Repeatedly press SEL

or SEL

to highlight INPUT SELECT, press SET to select

LINE, then press MENU twice. The menu disappears and LINE appears on the TV screen.

Or, repeatedly press CH or CH to set the TV/VCR to one channel higher than the highest

channel (or one channel lower than the lowest channel number). LINE appears on the TV

screen.

4. Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording speed (SP, LP, or

SLP) appears.

5. Press REC/TIME on the remote control, or PLAY/REPEAT and RECORD at the same time on the

front panel, to begin recording.

6. Start the dubbing source.

You can edit out unwanted parts of the original recording by using PAUSE on the remote

Note:

control while dubbing is in progress.

7. Press STOP to stop recording before it automatically stops at the end of the tape. Then stop the

dubbing source.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your Model 29/Model 30,

try the suggestions in this troubleshooting chart.

Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

No power.

The power cord is not con-

nected.

Plug the power cord into an

AC outlet.

POWER not pressed.

Press POWER.

Timer recording does not

work.

• The TV/VCR is still turned

on.

• Turn off the TV/VCR.

• The clock is not set cor-

rectly.

• Check the clock and reset

it if necessary.

Tape not inserted or erase-

protection tab missing.

Insert a tape, or place a piece of

strong tape over the erase-pro-

tection tab hole (see “Erase

Protection” on Page 26).

The program timer is not set

or is set incorrectly.

Set the program timer correctly.

Cannot record.

The tape’s erase-protection

tab is missing.

Place a piece of strong tape

over the tab hole (see “Erase

Protection” on Page 26).

Picture is poor on playback.

The tracking is not properly

adjusted.

Adjust the tracking (see

“Tracking” on Page 20).

The video tape might be

faulty.

Try another tape.

Video heads are dirty.

The video heads must be

cleaned (see “Cleaning the

Video Heads” on Page 35).

Remote control buttons do

not work when the power is

on and a cassette is inserted.

The cassette might be

jammed.

Press STOP/EJECT on the

front of the TV/VCR several

times to release the cassette.

The remote control’s batteries Check the remote control’s

might be weak.

batteries and replace them if

necessary.

VCR lock might be on.

Set VCR lock to OFF (see “Us-

ing VCR Lock” on Page 22.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Suggestion

Cannot record from the input

jacks.

Connections are incorrect.

Use shielded audio/video ca-

bles with phono-type con-

nectors to connect the

source device to the TV/

VCR’s input jacks (see “Con-

necting an External Device”

on Page 10).

TV/VCR not set to LINE.

Set TV/VCR to LINE (see

“Dubbing (Copying) a Tape”

on Page 30).

Cannot see broadcast TV pro-

grams using the TV/VCR’s

tuner.

Antenna/CATV connectionsare Recheck all connections

incorrect.

(see “Connections” on Page

9).

Picture or sound is not stable

during playback.

Interference from electrical and Keep your TV/VCR away

magnetic sources.

from electrical and magnetic

appliances.

The tape might be faulty.

Try another tape.

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Modifying or tampering with the TV/VCR’s inter-

nal components can cause a malfunction and

might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC

authorization to operate it. If your TV/VCR is not

performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-

dioShack store for assistance.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Model 29 13” Color TV with Built-

In VHS VCR/Model 30 20” Color TV with Built-In

VHS VCR is an example of superior design and

craftsmanship. The following suggestions will

help you care for your TV/VCR so you can enjoy

it for years.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO

KNOW

Keep the TV/VCR dry. If it gets

wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-

uids can contain minerals that

corrode electronic circuits.

Your TV/VCR might cause TV or radio interfer-

ence even when it is operating properly. To de-

termine whether your TV/VCR is causing the

interference, turn off your TV/VCR. If the inter-

ference goes away, your TV/VCR is causing it.

Try to eliminate the interference by:

Use and store the TV/VCR only

in normal temperature environ-

ments. Temperature extremes

can shorten the life of electronic

devices, damage batteries, and

distort or melt plastic parts.

• Moving your TV/VCR away from the

receiver

• Connecting your TV/VCR to an outlet that

is on a different electrical circuit from the

receiver

• Contacting your local RadioShack store for

help

Use only fresh batteries of the

recommended size and type in

the remote control. Always re-

move old or weak batteries. They

can leak chemicals that can dam-

age electronic circuits.

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the

FCC requires that you stop using your TV/VCR.

RESETTING THE TV/VCR’S

MEMORY

Handle the TV/VCR gently and

carefully. Dropping it can dam-

age circuit boards and cases,

and cause it to work improperly.

You can clear all settings from the TV/VCR’s

memory at once. This is handy if you want to

load new channels into the TV/VCR’s memory.

To reset the TV/VCR’s memory, eject the cas-

sette tape (if loaded), then press and hold down

Keep the TV/VCR away from

dust and dirt, which can cause

premature wear of parts.

PLAY/REPEAT

REW

on the front of the

both

and

TV/VCR for at least 5 seconds. The TV/VCR

shuts itself off, and the settings are erased.

Wipe the TV/VCR with a damp

CLEANER

cloth occasionally to keep it look-

ing new. Do not use harsh chem-

icals, cleaning solvents, or strong

detergents to clean it.

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CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS

Dirty video heads cause the playback picture to blur, even if the recorded signal is clear. However,

video head cleaning is a delicate operation that requires a trained technician. For more head cleaning

information, contact your local RadioShack store.

Have the video heads cleaned only when picture quality is affected.

DEGAUSSING

Your TV/VCR has an automatic degaussing circuit. The circuit functions each time you turn the pow-

er off. However, strong magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the TV/VCR’s picture. If

this happens, turn the power off for 1 minute, then turn it back on. If the TV/VCR’s picture is still

affected, move the TV/VCR away from the appliance.

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STORING VIDEO CASSETTES

Unless you are making a timer recording, eject and store the cassette when you finish using it.

This helps protect the cassette and the TV/VCR’s internal mechanisms from dust.

Place your video cassettes in their protective boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free environ-

ment. Store the cassettes on end, not on their sides. This prevents improper settling of the cassette’s

spools.

Tape can become wound too tightly around the cassette’s spools after you play a tape several times.

This can cause the cassette to improperly load and automatically eject when you insert it. On most

cassettes there is a brake-release plunger on the bottom center of the cassette. Use the tip of a pen

or pencil to press the plunger. This loosens the tape.

Brake-Release

Plunger

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SPECIFICATIONS

Television SystemNTSC Standard Color Signal

Playback SystemRotary Four-Head Helical

Scan System

Tape Width ¹/²Inch

Tape Speed:

SP1.31 Inch/sec. (33.35 mm/s)

LP0.65 Inch/sec. (16.67 mm/s)

SLP0.43 Inch/sec. (11.125 mm/s)

Tuner Channels:

VHF2–13

UHF14–69

CATV125

Terminals:

Antenna InputVHF/UHF 75 Ohms Unbal-

anced

Video InputPhono connector

Audio InputPhono connector

Power Requirements120VAC, 60 Hz

Power Consumption:

Model 2969 Watts

Model 30110 Watts

Dimensions (HWD):

Model 2915⁷/⁸x 14³/⁸x 15³/⁴Inches (403

x 365 x 400 mm)

Model 3021 x 20¹/²x 18⁷/⁸Inches (533 x

520 x 484 mm)

Weight (approx.):

Model 2928 lb (12.7 kg)

Model 3054 lb (24.5 kg)

Included AccessoryRemote Control

Specifications are typical; individual units might

vary. Specifications are subject to change and

improvement without notice.

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NOTES

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RadioShack Limited Warranty

This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from

RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and

dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Sim-

ply bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any

RadioShack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover

a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIOSHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WAR-

RANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO

THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED

HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties;

therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the pur-

chaser.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

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