OWNER'S
MANUAL
14-INCH COLOUR TV/VCR
TVP-342
Electrical
Safety
AS/NZ 3250
CERT 4201
Standards Australia
Please read before using this equipment
PRECAUTIONS
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
LOCATION
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your
unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place
for its installation:
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat.
Avoid dusty or humid places.
Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes
at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the
unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation
holes.
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Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and take the unit to an
authorised service centre for servicing.
Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR
cassette holder.
Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.
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Install unit in a horizontal position.
Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.
Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields.
Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or
WARNING
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Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when
it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after
heating a cold room or under conditions of high
humidity. If a tape is played in a TV/VCR which has
moisture, it may damage the tape and TV/VCR.
Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the
unit turn the FUNCTION button on and allow at least
2 hours for the unit to dry out.
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vice versa.
FOR YOUR SAFETY (in Australia) : Install any external aerial to AS 1417.1
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted
material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorised duplication,
use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
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FEATURES
Playback Functions
The infrared remote control
On-Screen-Programming
Voltage Synthesised Tuning
Auto operation functions
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Picture search operation
Still picture
Digital tracking
Rental play mode
Auto repeat playback
Time search
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Auto power on system when inserting a tape
Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached (not
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NTSC tape playback
in the case of timer recording)
Recording functions
TV functions
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Two different tape speed : SP/LP
OTR (One Touch Recording)
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CATV (Hyper Band)
Game mode
Automatic Tuner Memory Programming
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Timer Functions
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Picture Control Memory
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Automatic timer recording including Daily &
Weekly
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Auto return feature when timer recordings are
completed
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Sleep timer
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
2 "R6/AA/SUM-3"
Batteries
Remote Control Unit
PART NO.
(UREMT31SR006)
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If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the PART NO. under the illustrations and contact the
parts department for ordering.
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VIDEO CASSETTE
This TV/VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of
high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
INSERTING A CASSETTE
PRECAUTIONS
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Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur
Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in
gently, but continuously, on the centre-back of the
cassette until it is drawn into the TV/VCR.
The TV/VCR will automatically turn on.
on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm
place. Before using a tape with these conditions, to
avoid a damage of the tape and your TV/VCR, wait
until the tape has warmed to room temperature and
the moisture has evaporated.
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Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic
fields.
Window
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Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
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CORRECT
WRONG
TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS
Before recording, select the tape speed from : SP mode
(Standard Play) or LP mode (Long Play).
The table below shows the maximum recording/
playback time using E-60, E-120, E-l80 or E-240 tapes
in each mode.
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1) In the Stop mode, press EJECT button on the remote
control or press STOP/EJECT button on the
TV/VCR. The cassette will eject.
2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.
3) Store the cassette in its case as shown.
Tape Speed
Recording/Playback Time
E-60
E-120
E-180 E-240
Type of
tape
SP mode
LP mode
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours
2 hours 4 hours 6 hours 8 hours
ERASE PREVENTION
You can prevent accidental
erasing of recording by
breaking off the tab on the
back edge of the cassette.
Tab
If you decide to record on
the tape again, cover the
hole with a plastic tape
Transparent Tape
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
-FRONT VIEW-
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- REMOTE CONTROL VIEW -
AUDIO input jack- Connect to audio output jack of
your audio equipment or another VCR.
VIDEO input jack- Connect to video output jack of
your video camera or another VCR.
FUNCTION indicator- Lights up in the Standby
mode.
REC indicator- Flashes during recording.
TIMER REC indicator- Lights up in the Stand-by
mode for Timer Recording.
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FUNCTION button- Press to turn TV/VCR on and
off. Press to activate the automatic timer recording.
STOP button- Press to stop the tape motion.
EJECT button - Press in the Stop mode to remove
a tape from the TV/VCR.
REW button- Press to rewind the tape, or to view
the picture rapidly in reverse during the Play mode.
(Rewind Search)
PLAY button- Press to begin playback of a tape.
F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape,
or to view the picture rapidly in forward during the
Play mode. (Forward Search)
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REC button- Press to begin manual recording.
OTR button- Press to activate One Touch
Recording. (used on the TV/VCR only)
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VOLUME
volume level.
C(hannel)
buttons- Press to adjust the
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buttons - Press to select the
channel for viewing or recording.
P(icture)
buttons- Press to adjust the picture
control. (See page 13.) (used on the remote control
only)
Tracking +/- function- Press to minimise video
'noise' (lines or dots on screen) during the Play
mode. (See page 14).
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-REAR VIEW-
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EARPHONE jack- Connect to earphone (not
supplied) for personal listening. The size of jack is
1/8" monaural (3.5mm).
COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to set counter
memory on and off. (See page 16).
TIME SEARCH button- Press to activate Time
Search mode.
MUTE button- Press to mute sound. Press it again
to resume sound.
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Cassette compartment
NUMBER buttons- Press to select desired
channels. for viewing or recording. To select
channels 1 to 9, first press the 0 button and then
1 to 9.
0/AV button- Press to select VCR mode. (For
example, press "0" then "0" for VCR mode.) To
release VCR mode, press two digits to directly access
any channel you choose.
PAUSE/STILL button- Press to temporarily stop
the tape during the recording or to view a still picture
during playback.
MENU button- Press to display main menu on
the TV screen.
SELECT button- When setting program (for
example: setting clock or timer program), press to
determine your selection and proceed to a next step
you want to input.
Display function- Press to display the counter or
the current channel number and current time on the
TV screen. (See page 12).
SLEEP button- Press to set the Sleep Timer. (See
page 21).
PREVIOUS button- Press to go back to the
previously viewed channel. For example, pressing
this button once will change channel display from
3 (present channel) to 10 (previously viewed
channel), and pressing it a second time will return
from 10 to 3.
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SPEED button- Press to set desired recording
speed. (SP/LP).
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POWER switch- Press to turn TV/VCR off and
Stand-by. When you do not use for a long period,
press to turn off or unplug the power cord.
ANT. terminal- Connect to an antenna or Rod
Antenna.
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AUDIO/VIDEO socket- Connect to audio/video
socket of a video camera or VCR.
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ADD/DELETE button- Press to delete or add
channel numbers in the Channel Set Up mode (See
page 9). Press to cancel a setting program (for
example: setting clock or timer program) (See page
20). (These functions are operative only when the
menu is shown on the TV screen.)
COUNTER RESET button- Press to reset counter
to 0:00:00.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
CABLE CONNECTIONS
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the
cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.
2) Insert 2 "R6/AA/SUM-3" penlight batteries into the
battery compartment in the direction indicated by the
polarity (+/-) markings.
VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA
The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (not supplied) is
detachable. Push the stem of the antenna into the hole
which is located on the upper back cabinet of the unit.
Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF
Combination Antenna to the ANT. terminal of the
TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below.
3) Replace the cover.
For the best reception, extend the VHF/UHF Rod
Antenna fully and adjust its position. (Avoid handling
the top section when making adjustments.)
VHF/UHF Antenna
Rod Antenna
(Not supplied)
EXTERNAL INPUT MODE
When using an external input signal (another VCR or
camcorder), connect the player’s audio/video output
cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO
AUX
socket of your TV/VCR.
Then press CHANNEL or
button or enter "00" with
number button so that
"AUX" appears on the
screen.
VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS
In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor
antenna.
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF
Combiner
(Not supplied)
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PRESET FOR USE
You can program the tuner to scan only the channels
you receive in your area. You must use the remote
TO SKIP A PRESET CHANNEL
control for the following steps.
The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch
can be deleted from the memory.
CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING
- AUTO PRESET
1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
-MENU-
Press MENU button repeatedly
TIMER PROGRAMMING
to point to "CHANNEL SET
UP".
Then, press SEL. button.
1 Plug the TV/VCR power cord
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
Plug the TV/VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet.
POWER
Press POWER switch on the
back of the TV/VCR to
switch to "ON".
2 Select "MANUAL PRESET"
OFF ON
Press MENU button to point to
"MANUAL PRESET".
Press SEL. button.
-CHANNEL SET UP-
AUTO PRESET
2 Turn on the TV/VCR
MANUAL SET UP
Press FUNCTION button to turn on the TV/VCR.
3 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
3 Enter the desired channel number
-MENU-
Press MENU button repeatedly
to point to "CHANNEL SET
UP".
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
Press C/P or button repeatedly
MANUAL SET UP
until your desired channel
number is appeared. (You can
USER SET UP
Then, press SEL. button.
also use the number buttons to
VHFL
2
enter it)
NOTES:
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4 Select "AUTO PRESET"
The bands are switched as follows by pressing
ADD/DELETE button. (Example: Now the
receiving band is VHFL) VHFL SKIP
When you will select the band, press MEMORY
- CHANNEL SET UP -
Press SEL. button.
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL PRESET
The tuner scans and memories
all the active channels in your
area.
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button. The mode will change VHFL, VHFH, UHF.
4 Skip it from memory
5 After scanning
The tuner stops on the lowest
memorised channel.
If you want to recall the selected
channels, you can select the
desired channel directly with the
AUTO PRESET
1
Press ADD/DELETE button
repeatedly until the word "SKIP"
appears on the TV/VCR screen.
The channel is skipped from
memory.
MANUAL SET UP
VHFL
1
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To skip another channel, repeat steps [3] and [4].
remote control number button or CP or
5 Exit the channel setup mode
Press MENU button to returns to TV mode.
NOTES:
TO RETURN TO TV MODE WHEN
SCANNING
Press MENU button in scanning mode.
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To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted, press
C/P or button.
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Button selections for Manual Preset mode should be
done within 30 seconds, otherwise Manual Preset
mode will be out.
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MANUAL PRESET
1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
-MENU-
Press MENU button repeatedly
to point to "CHANNEL SET
UP".
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
Then, press SEL. button
2 Select "MANUAL PRESET"
Press MENU button to point to
"MANUAL PRESET".
Press SEL. button.
-CHANNEL SET UP-
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET UP
3 Enter the desired channel number
Press C/P or button
MANUAL SET UP
repeatedly until your desired
channel number is appeared.
(You can also use the number
VHFL
2
buttons to enter it)
NOTES:
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If selected channel is in "SKIP" mode, press
ADD/DELETE button to set the channel range.
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When you will select the band, press MEMORY
button. The mode will change VHFL, VHFH, UHF.
4 Set the receiving channel
Press VOLUME or button
to set the receiving channel.
NOTES:
MANUAL SET UP
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When you will select the band,
VHFL
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keep pressing VOLUME or
button. The mode will
change VHFL, VHFH, UHF.
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To memorise another channel, repeat steps [3] and
[4].
5 Memorising the selected channel
Press MENU button to memorise the selected channel.
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CLOCK SETTING
In the example below, the clock is to be set to:
DATE
SETTING TIME
March 1st, 1996
17:40
1 Select "SETTING CLOCK"
6 Select the minute
-SETTING CLOCK-
-MENU-
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until the desired
minute is appeared.
Press MENU button repeatedly
to point to "SETTING CLOCK".
Then, press SEL. button.
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
03
01 FRI 1996
HOUR
17
MINUTE
40
(Example: 40)
7 Start the clock
Press MENU or SEL. button.
Although seconds are not
displayed, they begin counting
from 00 when you press MENU
or SEL. button. Use this feature to
2 Select the month
17:40
-SETTING CLOCK-
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until your desired month
is appeared. (Example: "03" for
March)
MONTH
03
DAY
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YEAR
HOUR
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MINUTE
- -
Then, press SEL. button.
synchronise the clock with the correct time.
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This unit has a built in calendar up to the year 2010.
3 Select the day
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until your desired day
is appeared. (Example: "01" for
1st)
-SETTING CLOCK-
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
03
01 - - - - - - -
TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING
HOUR
- -
MINUTE
- -
If you want to change the clock,
1) Follow steps [1] and [2]
Then, press SEL. button.
2) Select a digit you want to change using SEL. button.
3) Enter correct numbers using C/P or button.
4) Press MENU or SEL. button to start the clock.
4 Select the year
-SETTING CLOCK-
Press C/P or button
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
03
01 FRI 1996
repeatedly until your desired year
is appeared. (Example: 1996)
Then, press SEL. button.
HOUR
- -
MINUTE
- -
5 Select the hour
-SETTING CLOCK-
Press C/P or button
MONTH
03
DAY
01 FRI 1996
YEAR
repeatedly until your desired hour
is appeared. (Example: 17)
Then, press SEL. button.
HOUR
17
MINUTE
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ON SCREEN DISPLAY
To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press SEL. button on the remote control. Each
time you press SEL. button on the remote control, the TV screen will change as follows:
Clock mode
OFF mode
Counter mode
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In the Counter mode, after 5 seconds,
only the counter remains. To clear it,
press SEL. button.
In the Clock mode, after 5 seconds,
only the clock and the channel number
remain. To clear them, press SEL.
button.
17:40
CH2
STOP
STOP
SP
SP
COUNT
0:12:34
After 5 seconds
After 5 seconds
17:40
CH2
COUNT
0:12:34
Counter
remains
Clock & Channel
remains
SPECIAL FEATURES
DEGAUSSING
AUTO REWIND-EJECT
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When the end of a tape is reached during recording,
playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically
rewind to the beginning, power off and tape ejects.
This function is operative when Auto Repeat is set to
the [OFF] position.
The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording
or One Touch Recording.
When the tape is rewound to the preset memory
position of the Counter Memory during Auto Rewind,
the tape will not eject and TV/VCR will not turn off.
Magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the
colour of the TV picture.
If this happens, move this unit away from the appliance.
If the colour is still not correct, disconnect power cord
from AC outlet then reconnect it after 30 minutes.
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TV OPERATION
WATCHING A TV PROGRAM
PICTURE CONTROL
The TV/VCR’s picture controls - BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, COLOUR and SHARPNESS - are
preset to the factory specification. This is usually best,
but if you need to make any further adjustments adjust
picture controls for a natural looking image.
NOTES:
1 Turn on the TV/VCR
Press POWER switch on the back of the TV/VCR to
switch to "ON". Press FUNCTION button to turn on
the TV/VCR.
2 Select the channel number
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Procedures must be followed within 5 seconds.
Otherwise the Picture Control mode will be cancelled.
CH06
Press C/P or button to select
your desired channel number.
When setting the Picture Control, the Game mode
will be automatically set to [OFF].
Make sure . . .
You must use the remote control unit for the
following steps:
3 Adjust the volume is you need
Press VOLUME or button
to adjust the volume.
1 Select "PICTURE CONTROL"
-MENU-
VOLUME 20
Press MENU button repeatedly
to point to "PICTURE
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CONTROL"
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
Then, press SEL. button.
GAME MODE
This function enables you to adjust the TV screen
making it suitable for use with a TV GAME.
2 Select item you want to adjust
Press SEL. button repeatedly until desired control is
displayed.
Make sure . . .
You must use the remote control unit for the following steps:
Each time you press SEL. button,
"BRIGHT", "CONTRAST",
"COLOUR" and “SHARPNESS"
1 Select "USER’S SET UP"
BRIGHT
-MENU-
will appear on the TV screen in
sequence.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
Press MENU button repeatedly
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
to point to "USER’S SET UP".
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
Then, press SEL. button.
3 Adjust the picture control
Press C/P or button to adjust the picture control
to your desired level.
2 Set "GAME MODE" to [ON]
-USERS SET UP-
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until [ON] is appeared.
C/P
C/P
GAME MODE
RENTAL
[ON]
[OFF]
to decrease
brightness
to increase
brightness
REPEAT PLAY [OFF]
AUTO RETURN [OFF]
BRIGHT
to decrease
contrast
to increase
contrast
CONTRAST
to brilliant
to green
to clear
to pale
to purple
to soft
COLOR
TINT
3 Exit the Game mode
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR
return to the TV mode.
SHARPNESS
TO CANCEL, THE GAME MODE
Repeat step [1] Then, step [2] to select [OFF]. Press
MENU button to return to TV mode.
NOTE: "TINT" will appear on the TV screen, only
when an external input signal is used and a NTSC
recorded tape is played back.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
PICTURE SEARCH
Make sure . . .
l Power must be turned on.
This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a
particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will
be muted.
1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either
a forward or reverse direction by pressing F.FWD or
REW button.
NOTE: When searching a pre-recorded tape, it may.
cause a noise bar on the TV screen and the picture
may revert to Black and White. This is normal.
2) For normal speed, simply press PLAY button.
1 Insert a prerecorded tape
If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the
TV/VCR will start playback automatically.
2 To begin playback
PLAY
Press PLAY button.
STILL PICTURE
3 To stop playback
Press STOP button when
playback is completed.
STOP
You can view a still picture on the screen during
playback (the Still mode). Press PAUSE/STILL button
during playback.
Press PLAY button to return to playback.
NOTES:
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Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and
white streaks or dots) on the screen. This is normal.
This is not a fault of the machine but merely a
by-product of the technology involved in
producing a TV/VCR with LP mode.
If it is left in the Pause mode for more than five
minutes, the TV/VCR will automatically switch to
the Stop mode.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
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Tracking adjustment will be set automatically
(Digital Tracking function) when you start playback.
When playing pre-recorded tapes or tapes recorder
on units other than your own, noise lines (black and
white streaks) may appear on the playback picture. If
this occurs, adjust the tracking control by pressing
C/P or button until the streaks disappear. To
return to the DTR function, stop the tape once and
start playback again.
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NOISE CANCEL (in the Still mode)
This feature allows you to reposition or reduce the noise
lines of a still picture.
Press PAUSE/STILL button repeatedly so that the noise
lines change position on the screen and you can see the
picture in its entirety without distracting noise lines.
NOTE: If you use the PAUSE/STILL button to freeze
the picture during playback, the still picture may, in
addition to the "noise bars", revert to black and white.
This is normal.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK
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Power must be turned on.
Make sure . . .
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Insert a prerecorded tape.
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You must use the remote control for the following
steps
Before playback, follow steps below.
REPEAT PLAYBACK
RENTAL PLAYBACK
The TV/VCR has an auto repeat function that allows
you to repeat a tape indefinitely without using the PLAY
button. There are two selections for Auto Repeat Playback.
ALL REPEAT: repeat playback from the beginning to
the end of the tape.
BLANK REPEAT: repeat playback from the beginning
to the blank part, which is not recorded anything for
more than 10 seconds.
NOTE: All buttons except FUNCTION and STOP
buttons do not work during Repeat Playback. Always set
the Repeat Playback to [OFF] when not in use this
function.
This function enables you to improve the picture quality
when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented
from a video shop.
1 Select "USER’S SET UP"
-MENU-
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
Press MENU button repeatedly
SETTING CLOCK
to point to "USER’S SET UP".
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
Then, press SEL. button.
2 Set "RENTAL" to [ON]
-USERS SET UP-
Press MENU button to point to
"RENTAL".
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until [ON] is appeared.
1 Select "USER’S SET UP"
GAME MODE
RENTAL
REPEAT PLAY [OFF]
AUTO RETURN [OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
-MENU-
Press MENU button repeatedly
to point to "USER’S SET UP".
Then, press SEL. button.
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
3 Exit the Rental setting
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR
return to the TV mode.
2 Select "ALL" or "BLANK"
Press MENU button repeatedly
to point to "REPEAT PLAY"
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until your desired
-USERS SET UP-
GAME MODE
RENTAL
[OFF]
[OFF]
REPEAT PLAY [ALL]
AUTO RETURN [OFF]
4 Start playback
Press PLAY button to start playback. "RENTAL
PLAY " appears.
selection [ALL] or [BLANK] is appeared.
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Once you select the Rental mode, it stays in effect
even after you turn off the TV/VCR.
3 Exit the Repeat Play setting
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR
return to the TV mode.
TO CANCEL THE RENTAL MODE
4 Start playback
Repeat steps [1]. Then, follow step [2] but select [OFF].
Press MENU button to return to TV mode.
Press PLAY button to start the Repeat Play. "REPEAT
PLAY " appears.
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Once you select the Repeat Play mode, it stays in
effect even after you turn off the TV/VCR.
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If the Rental mode is set [ON], the "RENTAL
PLAY " display has priority.
TO CANCEL THE REPEAT PLAY MODE
Press STOP button to stop playback. And repeat steps
[1] then follow step [2] but select [OFF]. Press MENU
button repeatedly until the TV/VCR return to the TV
mode.
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SEARCH
Make sure . . .
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You must use the remote control for the following steps.
Power must be turned on.
Insert a tape.
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COUNTER MEMORY
TIME SEARCH
This feature can be used to memorise a beginning
point that you want to review. And you can search it
easily by rewinding or fast forwarding.
NOTE:
The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly
advance the tape to your desired position from any
position by entering the exact amount of playback time
of the part that you want to skip.
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If the counter is not displayed, the Counter
NOTES:
Memory will not be activated. Press COUNTER
MEMORY button so that the counter appears on
the display.
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Time Search is set up to 9 hours 50 minutes (9:50)
by 10 minutes at a time.
This function is not operative in recording mode.
Counter Memory function is not operative in this
.
.
1 Stop a tape at your desired point
mode.
.
This function is not operative when a cassette tape is
not inserted in the TV/VCR.
Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point
In the example below: To watch a program after 2 hour
50 minutes from present position to forward direction.
2 Reset the counter to 0:00:00
Press COUNTER RESET button.
1 Select "TIME SEARCH" mode
Press TIME SEARCH button
3 Select the Counter Memory mode
Press COUNTER MEMORY
button so that "MEMORY"
appears on the display.
2 Enter your desired time
TIME SEARCH
2:50
Press C/P or button
MEMORY
0:00:00
repeatedly until your desired time
is appeared. (Example: "2:50"
for 2 hours 50 minutes)
4 Begin recording or playback
Press REC or PLAY button.
Press STOP button when recording or playback is
completed.
3 Begin Time Search
Press REW or F.FWD button. The tape will move to the
specified point.
The time counts down as the searching progresses.
When 0:00 is reached, the tape will start playback
automatically.
5 To activate the Counter Memory
Press REW (or F.FWD) button. The tape will
automatically stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00
TO CANCEL THE TIME SEARCH
TO CANCEL THE COUNTER MEMORY
Press STOP button on the TV/VCR or the remote
control. This will delete the selected time.
First, have the TV/VCR appear
on the counter of the TV screen,
then press COUNTER MEMORY
button so that "COUNT"
COUNT
0:00:00
appears on the TV screen.
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RECORDING
Make sure . . .
.
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.)
NORMAL RECORDING
SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS
DURING RECORDING
You can only watch the same TV program that is being
recorded.
Press PAUSE/STILL button to
PAUSE
temporarily stop recording. The
REC indicator blinks.
Press PAUSE/STILL or REC
button to resume recording.
NOTES:
1 Select the channel to be recorded
CH10
Press number buttons on the
remote control or the C/P or
button.
SP
.
To prevent tape damage, after five minutes, the
TV/VCR will automatically return to the Recording
mode.
.
When in the Pause/Still mode, a display showing 5
2 Select the tape speed
"
" marks will appear on the screen. Each " " mark
Press SPEED button to select the
desired tape speed (SP/LP).
SP
represents one minute of Pause time. You may refer
to this display for remaining pause time available.
3 Begin recording
REC
Press REC button. The REC
indicator flashes.
SP
4 Stop recording
Press STOP button when recording is completed.
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NORMAL RECORDING
COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE
(Requires another VCR)
This function enables you to set a recording length
simply by pressing REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR.
Connect your TV/VCR and a Source (Playing) VCR
using the following diagram.
Make sure . . .
.
(The front of
The 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.)
.
Ex: Source
(Playing) VCR
NOTE: This function cannot be done by the remote
control.
Audio/Video
Adaptor Code
(not supplied)
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Press number buttons on the remote control or the C/P
or button.
2 Begin OTR
Press REC/OTR button on the
(The rear of
the TV/VCR)
OTR (2:30)
TV/VCR as many times as
needed. The recording length
will be determined by the number
of times you press REC/OTR
button.
Ex: Source
(Playing) VCR
SP
Each additional push will increase the recording time
by 30 minutes. It is set up to 8 hours.
SCART Connector
(not supplied)
Recording length
(normal recording)
Push(es)
1 push
Display
1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the Source
(Playing) VCR.
2) Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to record
over, into the TV/VCR’s cassette compartment.
3) Press SPEED button to select the desired recording
speed (SP or LP).
0:30
1:00
30 minutes
60 minutes
2 pushes
3 pushes
480 minutes
17 pushes
8:00
4) Press C/P or button repeatedly so that "AUX"
appears on the screen.
5) Begin playback of the tape in the Source (Playing)
VCR.
HINTS:
.
.
.
.
Recording starts immediately when the REC/OTR
button is pressed.
When REC/OTR button is pressed 18 times, the
TV/VCR will switch to the Normal Recording mode.
To stop the OTR operation, press STOP button on the
TV/VCR or on the remote control.
To show the remaining time, press SEL. button
repeatedly until "OTR" appears on the TV screen.
Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
6) Press REC button on the TV/VCR.
NOTE: For best results during dubbing, use the
TV/VCR front panel controls whenever possible. The
remote control might affect the Source (Playing) VCR’s
playback operation.
.
.
If the tape runs out before the end time, the TV/VCR
will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the
tape and the TV/VCR power will be turned off.
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TIMER
AUTOMATIC TIMER
RECORDING
1 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING"
Press MENU button to point to
"TIMER PROGRAMMING".
And press SEL. button.
-MENU-
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
CHANNEL SET UP
USER SET UP
You may set the TV/VCR to record while you are away.
You can set 8 programs to record on a specific day,
daily or weekly within a 1 year period.
.
When you did not set the
clock, "SETTING CLOCK"
appears. If so, follow page 11
In the example below, the timer is being set to record:
to set the clock and repeat from step [3].
MAY 6th 1996
DATE:
from 19:30 to 20:50
CH36
LP
SETTING TIME:
CHANNEL:
TAPE SPEED:
PROGRAM NO.:
2 Select your desired program number (1~8)
The program number which is not set up flashes
.
When Timer Recording has
4
PROGRAM
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
already been filled, "PROG.
12345678" appears. If so,
press MENU button to return
the TV mode.
NOTE: You must use the remote control for this
procedure.
Make sure . . .
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until your desired
program number is appeared.
(Example: 4)
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
.
.
.
Be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date
DATE - -/- -
- - -
before setting the timer.
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
- -:- -
- - :- -
- -
Power must be turn on to set automatic timer
TAPE SPEED - -
recording.
And press SEL. button.
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.)
3 Select once, every day or weekly recording
For once recording:
Avoid over lap of programs...
Press C/P (up) button
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
There is a case that a program will not be performed.
when programs overlap;
The program that the start time is set earlier has
DATE 05/06
MON
repeatedly until your desired
date is appeared. (Example:
"05/06" for May 6th) and
press SEL. button.
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
- -:- -
- - :- -
- -
.
.
TAPE SPEED - -
priority.
When the earliest program has finished and the
programs which should start still overlap, the
recording will start in order of the program number.
If you programmed as the illustration, the timer
recording would be carried out as follows (shaded
part is the carried period):
9:00AM - 10:00AM for PROGRAM 2
For every day recording: To record a TV program at
the same time on the same channel every day.
(Example: Monday through Sunday)
.
Press C/P (down) button
PROGRAM NUMBER
DATE EVERY DAY
4
repeatedly until "EVERY
DAY" is appeared. And press
SEL. button.
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
- -:- -
- - :- -
- -
10:00AM
for PROGRAM 1
TAPE SPEED - -
For weekly recording: To record a TV program at
same time on the same channel every week.
(Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 17:00)
Press C/P (down) button
Program 1
Program 2
Program 3
PROGRAM NUMBER
DATE EVERY SAT
4
repeatedly until "EVERY"
and your desired day of the
week is appeared together.
And press SEL. button.
9:00AM
10:00AM
11:00AM
START TIME
END TIME
CHANNEL
- -:- -
- - :- -
- -
TAPE SPEED - -
19
4. Set start hour
10 Exit the program mode
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until your desired hour
is appeared. (Example: "19" for
19:30)
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
Press SEL. button. Program 4 is now completed.
To set another program, repeat steps [1] to [10]
DATE 05/06
START TIME
END TIME
MON
10:30
-- --
- -
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
- -
And press SEL. button
11 Set the timer
Press FUNCTION button to set automatic timer
recording. The REC indicator lights up.
5. Set start minute
.
You must turn off the TV/VCR to activate automatic.
timer recording.
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
Press C/P or button repeatedly
until your desired minute is
appeared. (Example: "30" for
19:30)
DATE 05/06
START TIME
END TIME
MON
10:30
-- --
- -
If power is not turned off and you continue watching
TV, "TIMER REC STANDBY" starts flashing on
the TV screen 2 minutes before the programmed start
time.
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
- -
And press SEL. button.
6. Set end hour
TO CORRECT A PROGRAM
Press C/P or button repeatedly
until your desired hour is
appeared. (Example: "20" for
20:50)
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
DATE 05/06
START TIME
END TIME
MON
10:30
20 --
- -
.
While setting a program; press ADD/ DELETE
button to go back one step, and enter correct numbers
using C/P or button
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
- -
.
After setting a program;
1) Press FUNCTION button.
2) Repeat steps [1] - [2].
And press SEL. button.
7. Set end minute
3) Press SEL. button repeatedly (or press
ADD/DELETE button to go back one step)
until a digit you want to correct flashes and
make changes.
4) Press MENU button.
5) Repeat step [11].
Press C/P or button repeatedly
until your desired minute is
appeared: (Example: "50" for
20:50)
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
DATE 05/06
START TIME
END TIME
MON
10:30
20:30
- -
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
- -
And press SEL. button.
8 Set the channel number
TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER
RECORDING
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
Press C/P or button repeatedly
until your desired channel
number is appeared. (Example:
CH36)
DATE 05/06
START TIME
END TIME
MON
10:30
20:30
36
.
While setting or after setting a program;
1) Press FUNCTION button.
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
- -
2) Repeat steps [1] ~ [2] and select a program number
you want to cancel.
And press SEL. button.
3) Press ADD/DELETE button.
9. Set the tape speed
4) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
While recording is in progress;
1) Press FUNCTION button.
2) Press STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.
PROGRAM NUMBER
4
.
Press C/P or button repeatedly
until your desired tape
speed is appeared. (Example: LP)
DATE 05/06
START TIME
END TIME
MON
10:30
20:30
36
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED LP
If you press FUNCTION button to turn off before the
end time, timer recording will continued. Repeat
steps [1] ~ [2] select a program number you want to
cancel and press ADD/DELETE button. Press
MENU button to return to the TV mode.
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TO CHECK THE START/END TIME
1) Press FUNCTION button so that the REC indicator
goes off.
2) Press MENU button to point to "TIMER
PROGRAMMING".
3 Auto Return will begin
When all the timer recordings are completed, the
TV/VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded
program(s).
NOTES:
3) Press SEL. button.
.
.
If you press FUNCTION button during rewinding a
tape, the Auto Return will be stopped.
The Counter Memory function does not be done in
this mode.
4) Select a program number you want to check using
C/P or button. The details of selected program
appears on the TV screen.
5) Press MENU button. The TV screen returns to the
TV mode.
4 Watch the recorded program
Press PLAY button.
HINTS:
.
Make sure the channel you want to record is properly
set in advance.
.
.
.
.
It is not necessary to press REC button for timer
recording.
Recording begins automatically at the set of the Start
time.
If you are recording using a Timer mode, you may
not operate the unit manually.
The erase-prevention tab on the cassette must be in
place (or you must put tape over the hole).
SLEEP TIMER
The Sleep Timer function make the TV/VCR turn off
without using the FUNCTION button after a desired
time period.
Press SLEEP button on the
remote control repeatedly until
your desired sleep time is
appeared.
.
If the erasure protection tab is removed, the cassette
will be ejected when the FUNCTION button is
pressed to off.
SLEEP 120MIN
It is set by 30 minutes at a time
up to 120 minutes.
.
If the tape runs out before the end time, the TV/VCR
will switch to the Stop mode immediately, and the
tape will be ejected.
DISPLAY
0 MIN.
SLEEP TIME
0 minute
1 push
2 pushes
3 pushes
30 minutes
60 minutes
30 MIN.
60 MIN.
90 MIN.
120 MIN.
0 MIN.
AUTO RETURN
With this feature, after finished timer recording, the
beginning of the recorded program(s) can be
searched automatically.
4 pushes
5 pushes
6 pushes
90 minutes
120 minutes
0 minute
1 Select "USER’S SET UP"
-MENU-
TIMER PROGRAMMING
TO CANCEL THE SLEEP TIMER
PICTURE CONTROL
SETTING CLOCK
Press MENU button repeatedly
CHANNEL SET UP
to point to "USER’S SET UP".
USER SET UP
Press SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP 0 MIN."
is appeared.
2 Set "AUTO RETURN" to [ON]
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to
"AUTO RETURN".
GAME MODE
RENTAL
REPEAT PLAY
AUTO RETURN
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[ON]
Press C/P or button
repeatedly until [ON] is appeared.
Press MENU button.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR
locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and
CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
.
.
.
.
AC Power cord is not connected.
POWER switch on the back of the
TV/VCR is set to OFF and/or
Connect AC power cord to AC outlet.
Set the POWER switch on the back of the
TV/VCR to ON and/or set the
No power.
FUNCTION button is set to OFF.
FUNCTION button to ON.
.
.
No picture and sound.
TV/VCR is not plugged into an
active AC outlet.
Antenna is not connected.
No channel in memory.
Plug power cord into an active AC outlet.
.
.
Check antenna connection.
Program tuner’s memory.
.
.
.
.
No picture or poor
picture on TV/VCR.
Direction or condition of antenna
is not adequate.
Adjust direction or replace antenna.
.
.
.
.
Picture control is not adequate.
Adjust picture controls.
No sound or poor sound.
Adjust volume control on remote control
unit or set.
Volume control on remote control
unit or main unit is in minimum
position.
MUTE button on the remote control
unit is in the ON position.
.
.
Press MUTE button.
.
.
The timer recording is set incorrectly.
The timer recording is not set to ON.
Set the timer recording correctly.
Set the timer recording to ON.
Timer recording is not
possible.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Cannot go into Record
mode.
The erase-prevention tab on cassette
is missing.
Place transparent tape over missing
erase-prevention tab.
Playback picture is
partially noisy.
The tracking control is not set
correctly.
Adjust tracking control for better picture.
.
Noise in picture on
playback.
Video heads are dirty.
Head cleaning is necessary, consult the
nearest Service Centre.
.
.
.
.
Make sure the AC cord is connected to
an AC outlet.
Check the batteries in infrared Remote
Control.
No operation by infrared
Remote Control.
No power to TV/VCR
Weak batteries.
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MAINTENANCE
CABINET CLEANING
SERVICING
.
.
Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of
the TV/VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm
water and wrung dry.
Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray
insecticide liquid near the TV/VCR. Such chemicals
may cause damage and discolouration to the exposed
surfaces.
Should your TV/VCR become inoperative, do not try
to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power
cord, and take the unit to the nearest Authorised
Service Centre for servicing.
.
HEAD CLEANING
.
Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. This does
not mean that the recorded program has been erased
Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long
periods of tape playback, or the usage of rental or
worn tapes can cause this problem. In this case, video
head cleaning requires highly technical attention,
therefore consult the nearest Authorised Service
Centre.
Clean heads only when problems occur.
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SPECIFICATIONS
OTHER SPECIFICAT1ONS
GENERAL SPECIFICAT1ONS
AC 240V, 50Hz
72W
H : 402mm
W : 386mm
D : 375mm
12.5 kg
Power requirement :
Power consumption :
Dimensions :
CRT :
14 inch in-line gun,
90o deflection tube
PAL B/G
Rotary two-head
PAL
Television system :
Video heads :
VCR video signal:
Weight :
NTSC 3.58 (PLAY)
1/2 inch
Tape width :
Tape speed
PAL:
SP: 23.39 mm/sec. LP 11.70 mm/sec
PIN CONNECTIONS
NTSC (PLAY): SP: 33.35 mm/sec. SLP 11.12 mm/sec
Tuner channel
Contacts, signal levels and impedances
VHF low
VHF high
UHF
0-5A
6-11
21-69
Tuning System :
Voltage synthesized tuning
system
Contact 1
Contact 2
Contact 3
Contact 4
Contact 5
Contact 6
Contact 7
Contact 8
Contact 9
Contact 10
Contact 11
Contact 12
Contact 13
Contact 14
Contact 15
Contact 16
Sound output (MONO)
Sound input (R)
Sound output (MONO)
Sound, ground
0.5V lkohm
0.5V l0kohm
0.5V lkohm
Terminals
Antenna input :
VHF/UHF 75 ohms
unbalanced (Din)
1/8" monaural (3.5 mm)
Earphone :
Video/Audio input/output : scart jack (21 pin)
Audio/Video input :
Sound input (L)
0.5V l0kohm
RCA connector x 2
Remote switching
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
0.5~2.0V p-p
-10dBv
More than 40dB
More than 36dB
Video input level :
Audio input level :
Video S/N ratio :
Audio S/N ratio :
Contact 17 Video signal, ground
Contact 18
Contact 19 Video output
Contact 20 Video input
Contact 21 Shielding
1.0Vpp 75ohm
1.0Vpp 75ohm
.
Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice and without our legal obligation.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE KEEP YOUR SALE RECEIPT/DOCKET AS
PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
IF REQUIRED
Palsonic WARRANTY CARD
34 cm TELEVISION/VIDEO
COMBINATION UNIT
This Palsonic TV/VIDEO COMBINATION ("the product") is warranted by PALSONIC CORPORATION
PTY. LTD. ("the company") to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
reasonable care (in the opinion of the company) within Australia for a period of 12 months from the date
of original purchase covering both parts and labour.
This product can only be repaired under this warranty by the company or by an Authorised service centre
as appointed by the company. In home service is not available on this product under the terms of this
warranty. Products requiring service pursuant to this warranty should be returned to PALSONIC
CORPORATION PTY. LTD. ("the company"), an authorised service centre or to an authorised retailer
enclosing a copy of the purchase docket together with written instructions indicating the defect or faulty
operation of the product. All freight and insurance charges are the responsibility of the owner and must
be prepaid by the owner. Wherever possible the product should be returned in its original carton and
packing or alternatively in a suitable carton and packing so as to prevent damage to the product. The
company shall not accept any responsibility caused by inadequate or unsuitable packing.
This warranty does not cover nay product which has been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect,
accidental damage, heat, moisture, dust, improper voltage or any alteration which affects the reliability or
performance of the unit, not attributable to faulty manufacture, parts or labour
This warranty does not cover free parts and labour for any product which is faulty or defective in condition
(in the opinion of the company) as a result from the owner not using the product as per instructions
contained in the owner manual, misadjustment of controls, reception problems arising from inadequate
antenna systems/or associated television receivers, outside interference main supply problems
tampering by unauthorised persons or incompatibility with other equipment.
This warranty does not cover charges resulting from service rendered outside normal business hours
and/or mileage charged by Authorised service centre. The company accepts no additional liability
pursuant to this warranty for transportation expenses of the product or parts to and from the service
centre or dealer.
This warranty does not cover the cleaning of Audio/Video heads as this is considered routine
maintenance.
In the event that the supply of goods or services pursuant to this agreement is a supply of goods or
services to a consumer as defined in the Trade Practices Act 1974 (as amended) ("the Act"), nothing
contained in this agreement excludes, restricts or modifies any condition, warranty, right or remedy
which, pursuant to the Act, applies to this agreement or is conferred upon the customer, provided that
to the extent that the Act permits PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY. LTD. to limit its liability for a breach
of a condition or a warranty implied by the Act, then PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY. LTD. liability for
such breach shall be limited to
a) in the case of goods supplied pursuant to this agreement, the payment of the cost of replacing
the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods;
and
b) in the case of services supplied pursuant to this agreement,, the payment of the cost of
services supplied again.
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
(Incorporated in NSW)
1 Joynton Avenue
WATERLOO NSW 2017
Ph: (02) 9313 7111
Fax No: (02) 9313 7555
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PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL:(02)9313 7111
FAX:(02)9313 7555
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888
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