Emerson EWC19T5 Owner's Manual

Emerson EWC19T5 Owner's Manual

Emerson owner's manual 19 inch color tv/vcr/dvd triple combo ewc19t5
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE COMBO
EWC19T5
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
"EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS
OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A."
(19 inch)
If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's
manual or to order replacement accessories, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-256-2487.
Or visit our WEB SITE at http://www.EmersonAudioVideo.com
Please read before using this equipment
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  • Page 1 MANUAL COLOR TV/VCR/DVD TRIPLE COMBO EWC19T5 INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. “EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.” (19 inch) If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-256-2487.
  • Page 2: C Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE NEC - NATI O NAL EL ECTRI CAL CO DE S2 8 9 8 A 13.Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protec- tion against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 4: C Precautions

    IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor- mance and lending of discs are prohibited. This product incorporates copyright protection tech- nology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho- rized by Macrovision.
  • Page 5: Location

    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. •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    C IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..2 C PRECAUTIONS ....4 LOCATION ....5 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .5 WARNING .
  • Page 7: C Features

    TV/VCR Mode • Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System– heads ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Fast-forwards to start of next recording. Index Search– • View recorded program at slower Slow Motion– than normal speed. • Infrared remote control •...
  • Page 8 DVD Mode ¡ Dolby Digital sound This unit can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder ¡ Still/fast/slow/step playback Various playback modes are available including still pictures, fast forward/reverse, slow motion and step frames.
  • Page 9: Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - FRONT PANEL - [Fig.1] DVD buttons DVD buttons POWER VOLUME SKIP PLAY SKIP SEARCH - REMOTE CONTROL - [Fig. 2] POWER PICTURE SLEEP +100 PAUSE SPEED C.RESET ZOOM (DVD) PLAY (TV/VCR) STOP RECORD DISPLAY ENTER SETUP TITLE CLEAR...
  • Page 10 - REAR PANEL - [Fig.3] ANT. VIDEO input Jack Connect to the video output jack of a video camera or VCR. AUDIO L/R input Jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a video camera or VCR. Cassette compartment PICTURE Button Hit to adjust the picture.
  • Page 11: Installing The Batteries

    ANT(ENNA). Jack Connect to an antenna, cable system or satellite system. Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). NOTE: • Remove the power cord from the hook to avoid breaking a wire before you connect to a standard AC outlet. NOTE: •...
  • Page 12: C Preparation For Use

    ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION Cables used here are commercially available. [ANTENNA CONNECTION] 75-ohm Coaxial Cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Combiner Flat twin- lead cable Adaptor Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 13: Connecting To Front A/Vinput Jacks

    CONNECTING TO FRONT A/V INPUT JACKS When you watch a program recorded on another source (VCR or video camera), use the Audio/Video input jacks on the front of the unit. Connect the Audio/Video output jacks of another source to the AUDIO L/R and VIDEO jacks of this unit.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder (For Dvd)

    CONNECTING TO A DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER (for DVD) If using this unit to play a DVD disc in a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround format, the unit outputs a DOLBY DIGITAL Data stream from its AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack. By hooking the unit up to a Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy a more convincing, realistic ambience with powerful and high-quality surround sound as enjoyed in movie theaters.
  • Page 15: Tv/Vcr Section

    TV OPERATION AND SETTINGS WATCHING A TV PROGRAM Plug in the unit power cord Plug the unit power cord into a standard AC outlet. NOTE: • If any digits appear in the corner of the screen, hit [POWER] without unplug- ging the power cord.
  • Page 16: Sleep Timer

    SLEEP TIMER The Sleep Timer function turns off the unit without using [POWER] after a desired period of time. NOTE: • This function does not work during the record- ing mode. Call up the Sleep Timer Setting Hit [SLEEP] so that “SLEEP 0 MINUTE” appears. Set sleep time Hit [SLEEP] repeatedly until your desired sleep time appears.
  • Page 17: Channel Set Up

    CHANNEL SET UP Make sure ... • The unit must be turned on. AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING As the initial setting, this unit has memorized all channels, including the ones not available in your area. This feature automatically puts only available channels into the memory.
  • Page 18: Clock Set Up (Auto / Manual)

    CLOCK SET UP (AUTO / MANUAL) The unit clock must be set correctly so that VCR timer recording is possible. It is suggested that the clock be set manually when first setting up the unit, then set to [ON] the auto clock setting which will periodically correct the setting if necessary.
  • Page 19: Daylight-Saving Time

    AUTOMATIC CLOCK SETTING Make sure ... • The unit must be turned on. • Confirm the unit is receiving a RF (Radio Frequency) signal from either an antenna or cable system connection using the ANT. jack on the rear of the unit. NOTES: •...
  • Page 20: V-Chip Set Up

    V-CHIP SET UP This feature enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. When you try to access a program which is blocked, “PROTECTED PROGRAM by ...” message appears on the TV screen. V-CHIP SET UP Make sure ...
  • Page 21: Mpaa Rating Set Up

    MPAA RATING SET UP Follow steps 1 to 3 in the “V-CHIP SET UP” section on page 20. Select your desired item Press [K / L] to point to your desired item, then hit [ENTER] to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW]. Selection Rating Category Explanations General Audience...
  • Page 22: Video Cassette

    This unit will operate with any cassette that has the high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa.
  • Page 23: C Playback

    NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure ... • The unit must be turned on. Insert a prerecorded tape If the erase-prevention tab has been removed, the unit will start playback automatically. To begin playback Hit [PLAY O]. To stop playback Hit [STOP C]. NOTES: •...
  • Page 24: C Special Playback

    Make sure ... • The unit must be turned on. • Insert a prerecorded tape. RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as rented tapes. Select “USER’S SET UP” Hit [SETUP]. Press [K / L] to point to “USER’S SET UP”, then hit [ENTER].
  • Page 25: C Search

    Make sure ... • The unit must be turned on. • Insert a tape. ZERO RETURN This function allows you to search easily a beginning point that you want to review by rewinding or fast forwarding. NOTE: • Zero Return WILL NOT work on a blank tape or a blank portion of a tape.
  • Page 26: Index Search

    INDEX SEARCH This feature provides a method of indexing the start- ing point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode. • The index mark will be made automatically when [RECORD] is hit. It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording and OTR.
  • Page 27: C Special Features

    REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change on a blank tape or blank portions on the tape.) The “–” indication will appear when the tape has rewound further than “0:00:00”...
  • Page 28: C Recording

    Make sure ... • The unit 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.) NOTES: •...
  • Page 29: Otr (One Touch Recording)

    OTR (One Touch Recording) This function enables you to set a recording length simply by hitting [REC/OTR] on the unit. Make sure ... • The unit 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.) NOTES:...
  • Page 30: C Timer Recording

    AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the unit to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set 8 programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: July 4th, 2005 SETTING TIME: from 7:30PM to 8:50PM...
  • Page 31: Timer Program Extension

    Set beginning hour Press [K / L] until the desired hour appears. (Example: “ 7, PM” for 7:30PM) Then hit [B]. Set beginning minute Press [K / L] until the desired minute appears. (Example: “30” for 7:30PM) Then hit [B]. Set end hour Press [K / L] until the desired hour appears.
  • Page 32: Auto Return

    TO CONFIRM THE TIMER SETTING 1)Hit [POWER] so that the Recording indicator light goes off. 2)Hit [SETUP]. 3)Confirm “TIMER PROGRAMMING” is selected. 4)Hit [ENTER]. The details of programs appear on the TV screen. 5)Hit [SETUP] to return to TV mode. AUTO RETURN With this feature, after timer recording is finished, the beginning of the recorded program(s) can be...
  • Page 33: C On Screen Display

    To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, hit [DISPLAY]. Each time you hit [DIS- PLAY], the TV screen will change as follows: When the Closed Caption mode is OFF: • Counter mode: After 5 seconds, only the counter remains.
  • Page 34: Dvd Section

    DVD SECTION Playable Mark (logo) discs DVD-Video * 1,2,3,10 DVD-RW DVD-R * 1,3,4,5,6 DVD+RW DVD+R * 1,3,4,5,7,8,9 Audio CD * 3,5 CD-RW CD-R * 3,4,5,8,9 is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes. *1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system.
  • Page 35: C Playing A Disc

    BASIC PLAYBACK Getting started ¡ Turn on the power of amplifier and any other com- ponents, if necessary. Hit [POWER]. ¡ The power will turn on. Hit [A OPEN/CLOSE] to open disc loading tray. Place the chosen disc in the tray, with the label facing up.
  • Page 36: Resume

    RESUME During playback, hit [STOP C]. ¡ Resume message will appear on the TV screen. Hit [PLAY O], playback will resume from the point at which playback was stopped. ¡ To cancel resume, hit [STOP C] twice. ¡ The resume information stays on even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 37: C Search Function

    TRACK SEARCH There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific track. Using the Number buttons Press the Number buttons to enter the desired track number. ¡ Playback will start at the selected track. ¡ For single digit tracks (1-9), press a single number (eg.
  • Page 38: C Special Playback Function

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK FUNCTION REPEAT REPEAT is available only during playback. REPEAT TITLE / CHAPTER To activate the repeat function, hit [REPEAT] during playback. ¡ The repeat mode changes as described below every time you hit the button. CHAPTER TITLE (current chapter repeat) (current title repeat) NOTES: ¡...
  • Page 39: C Changing The Settings

    CHANGING THE SETTINGS SUBTITLE LANGUAGE The unit allows you to select a language for subtitles during DVD disc (if available) playback. Hit [SUBTITLE] during playback. ¡ The subtitle language will appear on the display bar at the top of the TV screen. Hit [SUBTITLE] repeatedly to select your desired subtitle language.
  • Page 40: Camera Angle

    CAMERA ANGLE Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle when the “ screen. Hit [ANGLE] during playback. ¡ The selected angle will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen. ¡...
  • Page 41: C The On-Screen Information

    THE ON-SCREEN INFORMATION You can check the information about the current disc by hitting For DVD-Vs Hit [DISPLAY] during playback to show cur- rent Chapter. ¡ The elapsed and remaining playing time of the current chapter will be displayed. Hit [DISPLAY] again to show current Title. ¡...
  • Page 42: Items

    CHANGING THE DVD SET UP ITEMS CUSTOM MENU You can change the DVD player’s settings. Hit [SETUP] twice in the stop mode so that the DVD SETUP menu appears. ¡ Hit [L] to select “CUSTOM” then hit [ENTER]. NOTE: ¡ If the menu does not appear, hit [PLAY O] first, then hit [STOP C].
  • Page 43: Display Setting

    DISPLAY SETTING Follow steps 1 to 2 in the “CUSTOM MENU” sec- tion on page 42. Press [ ] to select the below items then hit [ENTER]. QUICK TV MODE: You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens and on-screen messages on the TV screen. ¡...
  • Page 44: Parental Control

    PARENTAL CONTROL Parental Control limits the disc viewing that exceed your setting (with a password or playback will stop). This feature allows you to prevent discs with alterna- tive scenes from being played by your children. PARENTAL LEVEL Parental Level allows you to set the rating level of your DVD discs.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the unit, con- sulting the following checklist. PROBLEM No power No operation by infrared remote control TV/VCR Mode Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities.
  • Page 46 PROBLEM Picture OK, Sound Poor Timer recording is not possible Cannot go into the recording mode Playback picture is partially noisy No picture but the audio is OK in playback No operation by infrared Remote Control Video or color fades in and out when making a copy of a video tape Different color marks on screen CLOSED CAPTION PROBLEM...
  • Page 47 DVD Mode PROBLEM No picture Disc cannot be played No sound No DTS audio is output Distorted picture Audio or subtitle language does not match the set up The camera angle cannot be changed • The DVD does not contain sequences recorded from different camera Audio or subtitle language cannot be •...
  • Page 48: C Maintenance

    CABINET CLEANING • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. • Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insec- ticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed sur- faces.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TV/VCR 19 inch in-line gun, 90˚ deflection tube Television system : NTSC-M Closed caption system :§15.119/FCC Video Heads : Rotary four-head Tape width : 1/2 inch Tape speed SP : 33.40mm/sec. LP : 16.67mm/sec. SLP : 11.12mm/sec. Tuner channel TV VHF Low : #2~#6 TV VHF High :...
  • Page 50: C Español

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  • Page 51 32. Botón SEARCH MODE Presione para localizar un punto deseado. 33. Botón AUDIO Modo DVD: Presione para seleccionar un modo de sonido o idioma de audio deseado. 34. Botón SUBTITLE Presione para seleccionar el idioma de subtítulos deseado. 35. Botón REPEAT Repite la reproducción del disco, título, capítulo o pista actual.
  • Page 52 CONEXIÓN A TOMAS DE ENTRADA DELANTERAS Cuando vea un programa grabado en otra fuente (videograbadora o videocámara), utilice las tomas de entrada AUDIO/VIDEO de la parte delantera de la unidad. Conecte las tomas de salida de audio/vídeo de otra fuente a las tomas AUDIO L/R y VIDEO de esta unidad.
  • Page 53: Idioma Del Men

    SECCIÓN DE TV/VCR FUNCIONES Y AJUSTES DE TV PARA MIRAR UN PROGRAMA DE TV Enchufe el cable eléctrico Enchufe el cable eléctrico de la unidad en un tomacorriente de CA del hogar. NOTA: • Si aparecen números en la esquina de la pantalla, presione [POWER] sin desenchufar el cable eléctrico.
  • Page 54 Seleccione el año Presione [K / L] hasta que aparezca el año deseado. (Ejemplo: “2005”) Presione [B]. Seleccione la hora Presione [K / L] hasta que aparezca la hora deseada. (Ejemplo: “5”, “PM”) Presione [B]. Seleccione los minutos Presione [K / L] hasta que aparezcan los minutos deseados.
  • Page 55 SECCIÓN DE DVD REPRODUCCIÓN BÁSICA Para empezar ¡ Conecte la alimentación del amplificador y otros componentes, si es necesario. Presione [POWER]. ¡ La alimentación se conectará. Presione [A OPEN/CLOSE] para abrir la bandeja de carga del disco. Ponga el disco deseado en la bandeja, con la etiqueta hacia arriba.
  • Page 56: C Warranty

    FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

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