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General Instructions
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***Keep the TV in VIDEO mode. Use the VCR/DVD player for everything - TV channels, VHS tapes, and DVD's.***
*How do you keep the TV in video mode?
- Use the Input button on the remote to toggle between Video mode and TV Channel mode. (If the TV is displaying a number when you first turn it on, it is in TV Channel mode. You will only see fuzz or snow. If the TV displays words such as VID or S-Video, then it is in a Video mode.)
- Only press the ON/OFF button on the TV (never turn the channel).
- If the TV gets put into channel mode (you can see the channel numbers), press the Input button on the TV remote to put it in VIDEO mode.
(Go to the bottom of this page for info about the remote controls.) |
Viewing TV Programs |
Make sure the VCR/DVD player is in VCR mode.
-The word "VCR" will show at the left side of the display. If not, press the VCR/DVD button on the VCR/DVD player until it shows.
-Use the Channel Up/Down Buttons on the VCR/DVD player to change channels. (Or use the remote control.)
-If you are concerned about what TV show appears when you turn on the system to play a tape or DVD, keep the TV channel on Channel 3 or 4. |
Viewing VHS Tapes |
Make sure the VCR/DVD player is in VCR mode.
-The word "VCR" will show at the right side of the display. If not, press the VCR/DVD button on the VCR/DVD player until it shows.
-Press the "Play" button on the VCR/DVD player. (Or use the remote control.) |
Viewing DVDs |
Make sure the VCR/DVD player is in DVD mode.
-The word "DVD" will show at the right side of the display. If not, press the VCR/DVD button on the VCR/DVD player until it shows.
-Press the "Play" button on the VCR/DVD player. (Or use the remote control.) |
DO NOT CHANGE THE CABLES |
| Click here to see pictures that show how cables should be connected. |
Common Problems with TVator and Video Connections |
1. If what shows up on the TV is not what you expect and everything seems to be plugged in correctly, try cycling through VIDEO and TV modes using the Input button on the remote control.
2. If you are using the TVator and, after checking the cable connections, the computer picture is not showing up on the TV, try unplugging and re-plugging the TVator, then turn the TVator back on. You may need to do #1 also.
3. If your monitor is on, but no picture is showing, make sure the computer is on, then make sure the TVator is not unplugged. (The cable from the computer to the monitor goes through the TVator.)
4. Even if you think all cables are plugged in, check again. Also check at the surge strip. (More often than not, when Tech is asked for help, we still find a cable or power plug disconnected.) |
Remote Controls |
Click here to see pictures of the remote controls.
If the Panasonic remote doesn't work with the TV, either:
-the batteries need to be changed.
-the batteries have been changed and the code needs to be reset.
-you are forgetting to push the TV Select button before pushing Input(see diagram in the link at the beginning of this section). |
How to Set the TV Code on the Panasonic Remote |
1. Press the TV button and continue holding it down while doing steps 2 & 3.
2. Press the "0" button.
3. Press the "3" button.
4. Release the TV button. |
How to Switch Between VID and SVID modes. |
(Does not apply to elementary classrooms.)
1. Press Menu.
3. Press Channel Down to highlight #4 "Channel."
4. Press Menu.
5. Press Channel Down to highlight #5 "Video Input Source."
6. Press Menu.
7. Press Channel Down to highlight #1 "Video Input" or #2 "S-Video Input."
8. Press Menu.
9. Press Channel Down to highlight #0 "Exit."
10. Press Menu.
11. Press Channel Down to highlight #0 "Exit."
12. Press Menu.
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K12 Video Setup
