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OWNER’S
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9-INCH COLOR TV/VCR
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN- CAUTION GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WITHIN THIS UNIT. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 3 FIGURE A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRI C SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) S2898A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or 19.Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV/VCR from cable system is connecte
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 4 PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION LOCATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast televi- For safe operation and satisfactory performance of sion programming, video tape, film or other copy- your TV/VCR, keep the following in mind when righted material may violate applicable copyright selecting a place for its installation: laws. We assume no responsibility for the unautho- Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away • rized duplication, use
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRIC
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 6 FEATURES Infrared remote control Still–“Freeze” the picture at any time, for close viewing • • of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in SLP mode Dew Sensor–Indicates that moisture condensation may • will show a fairly clear picture. occur inside the TV/VCR. Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)–Automatically adjusts the Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in • • tracking for each tape you play. English or Spanish Rental play mode–Improves playback picture
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 7 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with • a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. - TV/VCR FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1] POWER STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR VOLUME
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 8 - REAR VIEW - [Fig.3] DC 13.2V 27 AC 120V 28 ANT Fig.3 26 9 F.FWD button– Press to rapidly advance the tape, 125, first press the “+100” button then or to view the picture rapidly in forward during press “2” and “5”). playback mode. (Forward Search) 16 MENU button– Press to display the main menu on B button– the TV screen. When setting program (for example: setting clock 17 DISPLAY button– Display the counter or the cur- • or timer program), press to determ
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OUT IN T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 9 PREPARATION FOR USE From Cable System or Dipole Antenna Satellite Dish VHF/UHF Antenna (Supplied) Satellite Box or (Not supplied) Cable Box Flat twin-lead cable (Not supplied) VHF Antenna (Not supplied) UHF Antenna From DC 13.2V or (Not supplied) Cable System AC 120V ANT VHF/UHF Combiner or (Not supplied) or ANT. 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (Not supplied) Flat twin-lead cable or Fig.4 VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA ANTENNA/CABLE A VHF UHF 75 ohm combination ant
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 10 CABLE WITH CONVERTER/ MOBILE CONNECTION DESCRAMBLER BOX OR SATELLITE BOX WARNING: The driver should never watch If your cable service supplies you with a converter the TV/VCR while operating a motor vehicle. box or if you use a satellite system, you can use the CAUTION: If you use the TV/VCR with the basic connection shown here. vehicle’s engine off, recharge the vehicle’s By using this connection you can also record scram- battery after about every 4 hours
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 11 SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan all the channels you receive in your area. NOTE: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box. Just select the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the cable box or satellite box (Ex CH3). Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or Satellite Box. CHANNEL SET UP FOR THE TO SELECT ADESIRED CHANNEL FIRST TIME You can select the desires channel
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 12 NOTES: If you choose [AUTO], Auto clock setting only needs to be set once. But it • The TV/VCR must search until the PBS channel is • can be done again if the clock’s time has become found. It must scan each channel for a couple of incorrect for some reason. seconds to determine if that channel is transmitting If the TV/VCR is connected directly to a cable the XDS signal. • converter box or satellite box, the local PBS station If the time, that is automatica
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 13 5 Select the year Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- – MANUAL CLOCK SET – CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN ton until your desired year appears. MONTH DAY YEAR 0 5 / 0 1 TUE 2 0 0 1 Make sure ... (Example: 2001) HOUR MINUTE Then, press the F.FWD/B button. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. • – – : – –– – 6 Select the hour 1 Select “CHANNEL SET UP” Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- – MANUAL CLOCK SET – Press the MENU button on the – M E N U – ton until your desired
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 14 DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME 4 Delete (or add) it from (into) memory Select this feature and the TV/VCR’s clock automati- Press the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. The channel cally will advance one hour in April, then reverse one number changes to light red. The channel is deleted hour in October. from memory. When Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock will To delete another channel, repeat steps [3] and [4]. • change automatically as follows: If you press the F.FWD/B or
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 15 TV OPERATION WATCHING A TV PROGRAM PICTURE CONTROL The TV/VCR’s picture controls – BRIGHT, CON- TRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS – are 1 Turn on the TV/VCR preset to factory specifications. Although they are Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. usually the best, you may need to make some further adjustments for a natural looking image. 2 Select the channel number NOTES: Press the CHANNEL K or L button to select your Procedures must be followed withi
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 16 PLAYBACK This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. INSERTING A CASSETTE AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in The TV/VCR has the auto repeat function that allows gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the cassette until it is drawn into
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 17 NOTES: SEARCH Time Search can be set up to a maximum of 9 • hours 50 minutes (9:50) by 10 minutes at a time. PICTURE SEARCH This function will not operate in recording mode. • This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over In the example below: To watch a program after 2 a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound hour 50 minutes from the present position, in either will be muted. direction. 1)You may view a video tape at a high speed in e
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 18 NOISE CANCEL (in the Still mode) RENTAL PLAYBACK This feature allows you to reposition or reduce the This function enables you to improve the picture noise lines of a still picture.Press the PAUSE/STILL quality when playing back worn cassettes such as button so that the noise lines change position on the rented tapes. screen so you can see the picture in its entirety with- out distracting noise lines. 1 Select “USER’S SET UP” – M E N U – NOTE: This feature c
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 19 Make sure ... TV/VCR power must be turned on. • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to • the point at which you want to begin recording.) NOTE: This unit will ONLY record and view the same channel. NORMAL RECORDING OTR (One Touch Recording) You can ONLY watch the same TV program that is This function enables you to set a recording length being recorded. simply by pressing the REC/OTR b
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T4200.QX33 00.11.28 4:14 PM Page 20 Avoid over lap of programs ... 3 Begin OTR OTR(2 : 30) There is a chance that a program will not be record- Press the REC/OTR button on the ed. when programs overlap; TV/VCR as many times as needed. The program with an earlier start has priority. • The recording length will be deter- Once the earliest program finishes, the overlapping mined by the number of times you • SP programs will begin recording in sequence. press the REC/OTR button. Each additional pu
