Symphonic 19TR Owner's Manual
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- Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 1
Sqmphonic Owner's Manual COLOR TV/VCR COMBINATION HQ VHS Video cassette recorders b aring the "HO- mark incorporate VHS high quality technolog Note that there is interchangeability with former VHS video cassette recorder. - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 2
service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70 - 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 3
A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810- 'RADIO AND TELEVISION EOUIPMENT" POWER LINES b -- ENTRANCE,...GROUND CLAMPS SERVICE CONDUCTORS STANDOFF INSULATORS b SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT GROUND WIRE a. b GROUND CLAMPS MAST - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Table of Contents Features Precautions Maintenance (3) Viewing and Recording the Same Program (4) Automatic Timer Recording (5) QTR (Quick Timer Recording) Remote Control Operation Trouble Shooting Guide Specifications Page 2 4 4 5 6 6 7 9 9 10 10 12 12 13 15 - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 5
by the plug. • If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an authorized video service center for servicing. • Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cassette holder. • Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. -5- - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 6
or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other copyright laws, Symphonic assumes no responsibility for the heads only when problems occur. Servicing • Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 7
to remove tape from VCR. (0 REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER WINDOW - Receives the infrared control signals from the handheld remote control unit. REWIND (SEARCH) button CANCEL button - Press to temporarily stop tape during playback or manual recording. When a still picture press this button several times - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 8
SIDE BRO.. CONTRAS` COLOR 0 00 TNT 0 eeee e Brightness Control - See page 19 for details. e Contrast Control - See page 19 for details. 6) Color Control - See page 19 for details. .D Tint Control - See page 19 for details. REAR 1[1100110E100 HOENE n 0100000K10 HORN HOORMONDO ONE , (=fE ID[ - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 9
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (1) VHF/UHF Reception Area Using Separate Antennas for VHF and UHF VHF Antenna Hook Up The VHF Rabbit Ear (VHF) antenna is detachable. Push the stem of the VHF antenna into the hole for antenna at the back of the set. Connect the VHF antenna twin lead (flat) wires to the 300/75 - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 10
(2) VHF/UHF Reception Area Using Combined VHF/UHF Antenna VHF Antenna UHF Antenna NI Signal Splitter ANA iron VHF Antenna Cable-0.- -- - UHF Antenna Cable Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) To "VHF IN" To "UHF IN" (3) CABLE and PAY TV Reception Area (Basic) . t ..... .. .. 1111fUal : - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 11
From Cable System CAN Box Out 0 0 75 ohm Coaxial Cable NO [111000I10 0000000[10011 0 e =fc, r •r, (: - .ii) E m...1, r'• I 4 0 000000000000000010110000000111H1O11O0D0H[1O00D01110111D11IE1011100110111111000110 00000000000110010101010111111110100[ - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 12
(1) Channel Chart PREPARATION FOR USE The table below lists all 110 VHF, UHF, and cable stations that this tuner can receive. Not all stations are available in all areas. Check local news-papers or cable companies for a listing of the stations in your area. You can program up to 32 stations into - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 13
(2) Presetting Channels This unit has a built-in electronic tuner that is capable of receiving 110 television channels. Channel displays (position numbers) 2 through 13 have been preset to VHF channels 2 through 13 at our factory. Once the other 20 channels have been - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 14
4 Press SEARCH button ("+" or "-"). The "P" indicator will begin to flash and the VCR tuner will begin to search up (or down) for the first receivable station within TUNER PRESET I the band you selected. When the • tuner finds a station it will stop search- ing and the picture from that - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 15
(3) Video Cassette This unit will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results we recommend the use of highquality tape. The table below shows the recording/playback time using T-60, T-120 or T-160 tape in the SP, LP or EP (SLP) mode. C7sette ..,. Mode -----,, SP Mode T-60 1 - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 16
(4) Insertion and Removal of Cassette Inserting a Cassette Insert the cassette in the direction shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn completely into the VCR. Unit is automatically turned on, and cassette-in indicator ( ) will light when - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 17
(5) Setting the Clock for Correct Time In the example below, the clock is to be set to Wednesday at 5:40 PM. SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet. I ri 2 Press POWER button to power on. HQ ■ 3 Press SELECT button. 4 Press SET button ("+" or "-") repeatedly until - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Press SELECT button. 7 I ni Sf • + AI I •I4 1 8 Press SET button ("+" or "-") repeatedly until the correct minutes is n I indicated. (Example; 40) VEF MAN PROC, Af ( .1. x 9 Holding down the SELECT button more than one second and release to start the clock. - -I- 'N Vt. SPEED AEC - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 19
(1) T.V. Operation OPERATION NG L _ WS_ 1r 1LI 1 ' 11 ' a] Et 0000111) O 3 ® Push POWER button to ON. 0 Set MONITOR switch to ON. Monitor indicator lights. ® Select the desired channel. ® Adjust the VOLUME to desired listening level using the VOLUME UP and DOWN buttons. ® Adjust picture - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 20
(2) Playback The tape speed is automatically selected . Press POWER switch to ON. HQ EJECT Set MONITOR switch to ON. 2 7 DOWN DNANNEL DOWN MON, Tell 3 Insert a pre-recorded tape. 4 Press PLAY. a During playback of tapes with black and white programs, color may appear on the TV screen. If - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 21
lines) to move vertically and cover most of the screen. Also, the picture color fluctuates on and off. This is not an indication of VCR trouble. When video searching a prerecorded tape in "LP" mode, it may cause the noise bars (white lines) to move vertically and cover about 1/3 of the screen - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Tracking Control Knob This knob is used to help eliminate video "noise" (lines and dots on the screen). For tapes recorded on your VCR, the center setting is usually best. Tapes recorded on other VCRs may required adjustment. If you encounter video "noise" during playback adjust the knob to the - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 23
(3) Viewing and Recording the Same Program Press POWER switch to ON. HQ 3 Select the desired tape speed (SP-LPEP). EJECT 2 Set MONITOR switch to ON. 7 OCNVN C>.ANNEL V DOWN MONI TOR L 4 Insert a cassette with erasure prevention tab intact. 5 Select the program to be recorded. WIER A VP VP - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 24
MEMORY Button The MEMORY button can be used, during rewind, to automatically stop the tape when the counter reaches a preset approx 0000 reading. For example, this feature can be used to return the tape to a pre-selected position immediately after recording, or to repeatedly play back a certain - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Auto Rewind - Eject When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning (or to the preset memory position). The cassette mechanism will disengage after rewinding and the tape will be ejected and the VCR will shut itself - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 26
Press SELECT button. p t: 7 Press SET button ("+" or "-") repeatedly until desired hour is displayed. (Example: AM 7) 8 Press SELECT button. 9 Press SET button C+" or " - '1 repeatedly until desired minute is n displayed. (Example; 30) Press SELECT button. 10 ■ CE 9:00 2 v • EIE ' Mal / - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 27
13 Press SET button r+" or "-") repeatedly until desired minutes is dis- played. (Example; 50) Press SELECT button. 14 ciz,t • ap 15 Press SET button ("+" or "-") repeatedly until desired channel is displayed. (Example; Channel 32) 16 Press SELECT button. n5 "In 17 Press SET button +" or '- - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 28
if the tape runs out, also the VCR's power will be shut off. • When the TIMER REC switch is on, the unit cannot be operated manually. • If the DEW indicator comes on during timer recording, the unit will stop and will not resume recording, even when the moisture has evaporated. • To - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 29
To Cancel a Pre-program • Power must be ON. Press "PROG/CHECK" button. - + I I I 2 Press SET button ("+" or "-") repeatedly until desired program number is displayed. (Example; 3) I a • al • -h ••Dr, --it-- 3 ,-- TUNER PRESET, Press ERASE button. I I W.A. • • The selected program - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 30
(5) QTR (Quick Timer Recording) TO PREPARE FOR QUICK RECORDING TIMER The quick record function enables you to record a program without pressing RECORD. According to the table below, simply press QUICK REC button as many times as needed, depending upon your required length of recording. Press POWER - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 31
(6) Dubbing Dubbing is recording directly from Double-Video to another VCR. TO VIDEO INPUT VCR AUDIO INPUT se288] Q- o• m atml t Mal TO VIDEO OUTPUT 0 TO AUDIO OUTPUT W:T Pau tiigl 4 OM a VO To record a program on Double Video into in VCR. • Insert the pre-recorded cassette into Double - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 32
Buttons - To adjust desired volume level by pressing either UP or DOWN button. Installing The Batteries 1. Slide the battery compartment cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert 2 "AAA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction as indicated by the - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 33
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your Double Video locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem Infrared Remote - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 34
SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Television system: Picture tube Recording system: Tape width: Tape 576(D) mm 31Kg (Approx.) Because its products are subject to continuous improvement, Symphonic reserves right to modify product designs and specifications without notice and without incurring - Symphonic 19TR | Owner's Manual - Page 35
information, or carefully pack the product (preferably in the original carton) and ship the product prepaid and insured to A Symphonic Service Center. SYMPHONIC CORP. Western Office 1825 SOUTH ACACIA AVE. Compton, California 90220 Eastern Office 100 NORTH STREET TETERBORO, NEW JERSEY 07608
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Sqmphonic
HQ
Video
cassette
recorders
b
aring
the
"HO
-
mark
incorporate
VHS
high
quality
technolog
Note
that
there
is
interchangea-
bility
with
former
VHS
video
cassette
recorder.
Owner's
Manual
COLOR
TV/VCR
COMBINATION
VHS