Symphonic 19TVCRMKII Owner's Manual

Symphonic 19TVCRMKII Manual

Symphonic 19TVCRMKII manual content summary:

  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Sqmphonic Owner's Manual COLOR TVNCR COMBINATION HQ VHS Video cassette recorders bearing the "HO" mark incorporate VHS high quality technology. Note that there is i terchangea bility with former VHS video cassette recorder. Fr Lo l ~faa-...eaI
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    service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code 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
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    A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810- "RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT" POWER LINES GROUND CLAMPS SERVICE ENTRANCE4s. CONDUCTORS STANDOFF INSULATORS b Vow SERVICE ENTRANCE EQUIPMENT GROUND WIRE u. GROUND CLAMPS MAST ANTENNA
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Table of Contents Features Precautions Operating Controls and Recording the Same Program (3) Automatic Timer Recording (4) QTR (Quick Timer Recording) (5) Playback Remote Control Operation Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Page 2 4 4 5 6 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 13
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    Rod Antenna 0 0 Loop Antenna Remote Control Unit O Location For safe cord immediately and take the unit to an authorized video service center for servicing. * Do not put your fingers or objects into the Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other
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    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 19 FRONT VIEW 18 17 16 1 197%18 ViDrO , 25-.-..2,5O3Y MI • ... r--- ) ,c ........ Fry DS: ..... . ,z, .n. : ,. rinniFit . 88.88=03 P . .. -I e..... la MD AM -- b,- -- Sgnphonic P 1"i OPEN 1 8 9 5011 "%R1 CfCTWE TRAOLIG O IVER RSC O O O
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    to temporarily stop tape during playback or manual recording. 8 RECORD button -Press to begin manual recording. 9 AUTO REPEAT switch -Use to activate quick timer recording mode. 14 REMOTE SENSOR -Receives the infrared control signals from the handheld remote control unit. 15 CHANNEL buttons -Press
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    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS [1] VHF/UHF Reception Area Using Separate Antennas 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 ohm matching
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    [2] VHF/UHF Reception Area Using Combined Antenna VHF/UHF Combination Antenna UHF Antenna Cable To "UHF IN" BACK OF TV 8 0 0 ED 0 0 To "VHF IN" Signal Splitter (Not included) VHF Antenna Cable Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (accessory) [3] CABLE and PAY TV Reception Area (Basic) If your
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 10
    PREPARATION FOR USE [1] 111 Channels Capability Tuner Non Cable Off Air Assignments Cable Broadcast Assignment BAND VHF Low VHF High UHF CHANNELS 2-6 7-13 14-83 TOTAL QUANTITY 5 7 70 82 Total system capability 111 channels (VHF frequencies only counted once) BAND VHF Low VHF High Low Band
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 11
    [21 Channel Memory Programming You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. * Set the CATV selector switch to the same position as your receiving sources: TV/CATV (STD/HRC). If you cannot determine your cable system, please contact your local cable company. * Do not
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 12
    To ERASE preset channels El Press either of CHANNEL buttons until the desired channel number is displayed. (Example : Channel 32) V DOW. El Set MEMORY switch to on. RtmOit 31RSCR • TV SID HRC OFF O SKID MEMORY 0 Press SKIP button. Now, channel 32 is erased. • STD riFIC OFF SKR
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 13
    [3] Video Cassette This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results we recommend the use of high-quality 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. Cassette Mode SP Mode 1-60 1 hour T-120
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 14
    [4] Setting the Clock for Correct Time In the example below, the clock is to be set to Wednesday at 5 : 40PM. O Connect the power cord to a power outlet. ' Press POWER button to on. The • appears on the display. IYlTaVpmo&wva.iDeo VCR EP _ _ TV CH __ 2 CH 2 Press SELECT button. The day of the
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    IP Press SET button ( " " or a - " ) repeatedly until the correct hour is indicated.(Example : PM5) O O O O PROG - + CHECK SELECT '--SE:1-' .4 O TAPE • SPEED Press SELECT button. The minutes indicator will flash. 0 O O O KM - + CHECK SELECT .--SET-' O TAPE SPEED A 8 Press SET
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    OPERATION El T.V. Operation Make sure POWER button is ON. I9 e.viDeo MIN IMO OEM TV POWER E T Select the desired channel. UP CHANNEL • Wpm ANAreStoN,A Adjust the VOLUME to desired listening level using the VOLUME UP and DOWN buttons. - - VOLUME - • 4 If you need, adjust picture controls for
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    [2] Viewing and Recording the Same Program Insert a cassette with erasure prevention tab intact. The unit will turn on automatically. 00 • WED TV CH EP PM5 : 40 2 Ensure TIMER REC button is off. When TIMER REC is set to on . "TIMER" is displayed. RACKING 0 TRIER NEC 0 ( PPOG ChECK SELECT 00
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    Press RECORD button. PAUSE/STILL 11 RECORD GO VCS REC ED TV CH 2 SP PM5 : 40 REC If you want to skip some material while you are recording, 6 Press PAUSE/STILL button. Note : To prevent tape damage, avoid leaving the VCR in the pause mode for more than five minutes. After five minutes, the
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    MEMORY BUTTON for Counter 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 playback a
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 20
    [3] Automatic Timer Recording You may set the VCR to turn on, record and turn off five separate times, during any fourteen day period or you may set it to turn on, record, and turn off at the same time every day and one program once a week. * Power must be on when setting the timer. (Note : If the
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 21
    Press SET button ( " + " or " - " repeatedly until desired hour is displayed.(Example : AM7) 8 Press SELECT button. The minutes indicator will flash. 9 Press SET button ( " + " or " - " ) repeatedly until desired minute is displayed.(Example : 30) 10 Press SELECT button . The END indicator will
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    14 Press SELECT button. The channel indicator will flash. 00000 PROC. CHECK SELECT - + .-- al -' TAPE SPEED A ILI Press SET button ( " + " or " - " ) repeatedly until desired channel is displayed.(Example : Channel 32) O.OO PROC CHECK SELECT 00 - + .-- SET --. TAPE SPEED A 16 Press
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    Example : When the programs overlap, the earlier program has priority. If you programed as illustration, timer recording excute as, Program 3 9: 00AM 10 : 00AM 11 : 00AM 12 : OOPM 9 : 00AM-11 : 00AM for Program 2 11 : 00AM-12 : OOPM for Program 1 12 : OOPM- for Program 3 Daily Program To
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 24
    CO VCR 2345 TV CH To Cancel a Pre-program Press PROG CHECK button. *Power must be ON and if Timer Rec is set to on, press TIMER REC button to off. El Press SET button ( + or - ) repeatedly until desired program number is displayed. (Example : 1) RACKING O T:YER REC O O( PADS CHECK SELECT 00000
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 25
    set Start time. * The cassette will be ejected if the tape runs out. * When the TIMER REC button 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 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 26
    [4] QTR (Quick Timer Recording) The quick record function enables you to record a program without pressing RECORD button. By following the table below, simply press QTR button as many times as needed, depending upon your required length of recording time. a Insert a cassette with erasure prevention
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 27
    [5] Playback Insert a pre-recorded tape. The VCR will turn on automatically. 00 • TV CH EP PM6 : 00 32 CI Press PLAY button. La If inserted a cassette tape without its safety tab in place, VCR start playback automatically. PLAY Note:During playback of tapes with black and white programs,
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 28
    may cause the noise bars (white lines) to move vertically. Also, the picture color fluctuates on and off. This is not an indication of VCR trouble. * You will get best results when playing back tapes that were recorded in the EP (SLP) mode. * To return to normal playback, press PLAY button
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 29
    STILL [RD CI 5 TIMER. REC.-, 6 EP EZI 7 PROG SELECT SET CANCEL Ep 8 9 • Installing The Batteries Slide the battery compartment cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. Insert 2 "AAA" penlight batteries into the 161 battery compartment in the direction as indicated by the
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 30
    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
  • Symphonic 19TVCRMKII | Owner's Manual - Page 31
    SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Television system Picture tube Recording system Tape width Tape speed SP LP EP Tuner channel VHF UHF Timer indication Terminals Antenna input Video input/output Audio
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    800-242-7158 for the nearest Symphonic Authorized Service Station. Please present your bill of sale to the Authorized Service Station when applying for warranty service. If service is not available in your local area, you are to contact Symphonic Service Centers listed below for further information
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Sqmphonic
Owner's
Manual
HQ
COLOR
TVNCR
COMBINATION
VHS
Video
cassette
recorders
bearing
the
"HO"
mark
incorporate
VHS
high
quality
technology.
Note
that
there
is
i
terchangea
bility
with
former
VHS
video
cassette
recorder.
Fr
Lo
l
~faa-...eaI