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OWNER’S
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SC1903 (19 inch)
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM 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 P
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM 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
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 4 PRECAUTIONS 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 • r
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 C PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 6 FEATURES Infrared remote control Zero Return–The tape returns to counter of • • 0:00:00 by rewinding or fast forwarding. Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in • English or Spanish Still–“Freeze” the picture at any time, for close • viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded Real time counter–This shows the elapsed record- • in SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture. ing or playback time in hours, minutes, and sec- onds. The “–” in
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 7 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS " " This manual covers 13 and 19 . The operation of the two models are exactly the same except " the appearance. 19 model is illustrated in this manual. 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 t
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 8 - REAR VIEW - [Fig.3] ANT. 26 27 +100 button– When selecting cable channels 8 REW button– Press to rewind the tape, or to view which are higher than 99, press this button first, the picture rapidly in reverse during playback then press the last two digits. (To select channel mode. (Rewind Search) 125, first press the “+100” button then press “2” s button– and “5”). Press to select a mode from a particular menu. • 16 MENU button– Press to display the
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OUT IN T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 9 PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS From Cable System or Satellite Dish VHF/UHF Antenna Satellite Box or Rod Antenna (Not supplied) Cable Box (Supplied with 13” model only) (Not supplied) VHF Antenna (Not supplied) UHF Antenna From (Not supplied) or Cable System ANT. VHF/UHF Combiner or (Not supplied) ANT. or 75-ohm Coaxial Cable (Not supplied) Flat twin-lead cable or VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS The VHF/UHF Ro
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 10 TO RECORD A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAMBLED INSTALLING THE BATTERIES CHANNEL 1.Set the TV/VCR channel selector to the output 1)Open the battery compartment cover by pressing channel of the Cable Converter Box or Satellite the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the Box. (Ex. CH3) arrow. 2.Select the channel to record from your Cable 2)Insert 2 “AA” penlight batteries into the battery Converter Box or Satellite Box. compartment in the direction indica
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 11 TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL 4 Select the day – MANUAL CLOCK SET – You can select the desired channel by using the Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- MONTH DAY YEAR CHANNEL K or L button on or directly pressing 0 5 / 0 6 – – – – – – – ton until your desired day appears. the number buttons on the remote control. (Example: 6th → 06) HOUR MINUTE – – : – – – – Note for using the number buttons: Then, press the F.FWD/B button. When selecting cable channels
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 12 AUTOMATIC CLOCK SETTING NOTE:During Auto Clock CH Search, the picture may be distorted. This is normal. Make sure ... The TV/VCR is turned on. • Confirm the TV/VCR is receiving a RF (Radio • 4 Enter the channel number that contains the Frequency) signal from either an antenna or cable Automatic Clock Setting Signal system connection using the ANT IN jack on the Press the MENU button on the – M E N U – rear of the TV/VCR. remote control. TIMER PROGRA
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 13 1 Select “CHANNEL SET UP” 2 Select “ENGLISH” or “ESPAÑOL” Press the MENU button on the – M E N U – Select “ENGLISH” or “ESPAÑOL”= Spanish using TIMER PROGRAMMING remote control. the F.FWD/B or REW/s button. PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK B CHANNEL SET UP Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L but- USER’S SET UP V-CHIP SET UP ton to point to “CHANNEL SET LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] CAPTION [OFF] 3 Exit the Language mode ZERO RETURN UP”. TIME SEARCH Press the MENU button
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 14 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 follo
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 15 TO CANCEL THE CLOSED CAPTION CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM SYSTEM You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using the movies, news, pre-recorded tapes with either a dia- F.FWD/B or REW/s button. Press the MENU but- logue caption or text display. ton on the remote control to return to TV mode. CAPTION mode: By choosing the caption mode, you can watch dramas, movies and news while captioning WHEN THE CLOSED CAPTIO
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 16 3 Select your desired item 4 Exit the V-Chip setting mode Press the PLAY/K or STOP/L button to point to Press the MENU button on the remote control to your desired item. return to original mode. Then, press the F.FWD/B button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW]. B TV–Y [VIEW] MPAA RATING SET UP TV–Y7 ( ) [VIEW] TV–G [VIEW] TV–PG ( ) [VIEW] TV–14 ( ) [VIEW] Make sure ... When you select the rating cate- TV–MA ( ) [VIEW] • gory and turn it [BLOCK], the TV/VCR
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 17 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 cassette until it is drawn into the TV/VCR. The you to repeat a tape indefini
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 18 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 s
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 19 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
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T5403/7403UD.QX33 02.12.24 11:58 AM Page 20 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
