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Magnavox MC194DMG TV VCR Combo User Manual

1. 8 Selecting a Menu Language 9 Resetting TV Channels 10 Adding Deleting Channels 11 Setting the Clock s xti WR ehe Xl tede a Ais 12 15 Daylight Savings TiME eoa or t cba Dd xao oe Y ee edet op cay ER 16 Description of Controls 3 ote teta tau sedata et 17 Front Panel 22 555 Sois ioco ded wae Ne 18 Reat Patel a eae apt d qe 19 On Screen Status Displays 20 Adjusting the Picture Controls 21 Basic Operations dci MR ICE 22 Playback Options rer piene RA ae QU RUNDE EU BU STENT eked 23 Msc ord te thaw sins ae fo ee dte SEA ee aid 24 Recording O ptions One Touch Recording d oa qi E ptio bc REST Pea Staa IL edet sts 25 Timer Recording tetada eu A M ois pP un 26 28 Timer Recording Auto Return 29 Rerecording Tape Duplication 30 Playing Options Bepeat Play E a E E ERE DA ERE PRIMA 31 Rental Playback ni dvds caveat a bute ow Lp EU D RYE DA 32 Zero Mok EE o dedos Qa s ah Meee enh nah quc t
2. 17 one touch recording 25 pause still button 17 23 picture adjusting 21 play button 17 18 playback options 23 playitid ex 22 power button 17 18 COLD cs ot et 7 19 ratings movie 38 39 VE 36 37 rear 19 rec otr button 18 25 record light 18 recording 24 recording prevention 5 remote control buttons 17 5 remote sensor 18 repeat play 31 rerecording 30 rew ind button 18 rew ind button 17 23 rewinding 23 safety precautions 3 searching 23 34 sensor remote 18 sharpness adjusting 21 sleep timer 39 slow button eniste 17 motion playback 23 sleep 39 24 44 eet eo fn eaten 24 44 specifications 45 status display 20 still picture 23 stop w button 17 stop eject button 18 super high speed searching 23 super long play 24 44 table of contents 4 tape duplication 30 speed 24 44 time search 34 12 15 timer recording cancell
3. Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired control is displayed Y ou can select BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR TINT or SHARPNESS MAGNAVOX BRIGHT 3 Press F FWD gt REW to adjust the con trol REW F FWD decreased increased BRIGHT brightness brightness decreased increased CONTRAST contrast contrast COLOR paler more brilliant TINT more purple more green SHARPNESS softer more clear f you do not begin changing an adjustment within five seconds of selecting a control the Picture Control menu will disappear The original settings will probably give you the best picture quality The TV VCR will retain the Picture Control settings even if the power fails 22 Playing Follow the steps below to play a tape Insert a tape in the TV VCR The power will come on If the tape s record tab is missing playback should start automatically If playback does not start automatically press PLAY A to start playback 3 Press STOP Y to stop playback 4 Press REW ind 4 to rewind the tape When the tape finishes rewinding press STOP EJECT on the TVACR to remove the tape POWER SSLEEPIWAKE UP MUTE MAGNAVOX If the tape you want to play is already in the TV VCR turn on the TV VCR power then press PLAY A Playback features and options are on pages 23 and 31 34 W
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5. SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH With AUTO CLOCK selected press F FW D REW repeatedly until ON appears besde AUTO CLOCK SETTING CLOCK AUTO CLOCK Io Ng AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET DST O FF f the TV VCR is connected directly to a Cable Box or Satellite Box select the local PBS station on the Cable Box Set the TV VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Box usually channel 3 or 4 to set the clock automatically The TV VCR cannot control or change the channels of the Cable Box or Satellite Box Setting the Clock cont d 13 9099009000000000000000090999909999990900000000000000909999090999909000000000000009009099090999009000000000099099 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select AUTO CLOCK CH Then press F FW D gt REW until the channel number of your local PBS station appears If you do not know the PBS channel number leave it set to AUTO which is located before 2 The TV VCR will automatically search all available chan nels for the local PBS station and will select that channel POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP SETTING CLOCK AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET DST FF RECORD TMESEARGH MUTE MAGNAVOX 4 Press MENU to remove the menu 5 Press POWER to turn off
6. when the sound is muted will restore the sound MUTE Button Press to eliminate the TV VCR s sound Press again to return to the previous volume level TIME SEARCH Button Press to activate a Time Search Details are on page 34 PAUSE STILL Button Press to pause recording Press again to resume recording Details are on page 24 During tape playback press to freeze the picture still Press when in Still mode to advance the picture one frame at a time Details are on page 23 18 Front Panel 00900900909999099090000000000090090999909999099909000000000000900909999099099090990000000000000909099090999999090000000999 aA Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette tape here Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate the TV NCR from a distance CHANNEL Buttons Press to select a TV channel for viewing or recording To access the TV VCR s menu press CHANNEL A while in line input AUX mode Press again to remove the menu Press to adjust the tracking during tape playback Details are on page 41 VOLUME a v Buttons o Press to adjust the sound level MAGNAVOX VIDEO In Jack LLL Connect this jack to the video out jack of a camcorder or another oo LLL VCR Details are on page 30 mej AUDIO In Jack EARPHONE Jack Connect this jack to the audio out jack of a camcorder Connect earphones or another VCR Details
7. 909900900000900000900000909909999099999990900000000000000909099909099990900000000000000900909909099099009000000000909099 Press PLAY A or STOP Y until your desired year appears Example 2002 Then press F FWDP MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 05 07 TUE 2002 HOUR MINUTE Press PLAY A or STOP Y until your desired hour appears Example 05 PM Then press F FWD MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 05 07 TUE 2002 HOUR MINUTE 08 PRM MAGNAVOX Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired minute appears Example 40 MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 05 07 TUE 2002 HOUR MINUTE 05 240 PM Press MENU Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting from 00 when you press MEN U on the remote control Use this feature to synchro nize the clock with the correct time 5 40 PM To adjust the clock later follow steps 1 2 on page 14 Then press F FW gt REW 4 to select the item you want to change Enter the correct infor mation by pressing PLAY or STOP W Press MENU when you are finished 16 Daylight Savings Time W hen D aylight Savings Time D 5 is ON the TV VCR clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday O ctober
8. The following playback features will always operate Automatic Playback W hen you put a tape in the TV VCR the power will come on automatically If the tape s record tab is missing playback will begin If a timer recording is set the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact If a timer recording is set and the TV VCR power is off the TV VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing Automatic Rewind Eject Off W hen you play fast forward or record a tape to its end the TV VCR will rewind the tape stop turn itself off and eject the tape Tape Eject A tape can be ejected with the TV VCR power on or off but the TV VCR must be plugged in If a timer recording is programmed a tape cannot be ejected when the power is off Turn on the TV VCR power then eject the tape Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the TV VCR power for the timer recording Automatic T racking Adjustment The TV VCR automatically adjusts the tracking to give you the best possible picture quality W ith some recordings however you may get a better picture using the manual tracking controls see below Manual Tracking To adjust the tracking manually press the CHANNEL A W buttons on the TV VCR or the CH annel A W button on the remote control during playback Tracking returns to Automatic Tracking A djustment when a tape is inserted or when the STO P W button is pressed Before After Trac
9. To turn Daylight Savings Time ON or OFF follow the steps below Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select SETTING CLOCK Then press F FW D gt MENU TIMER PRO GRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL pm SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION OFF INDEX SEARCH Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select D S T Then press F FW D gt until ON or OFF appears SETTING CLOCK AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO MANUAL CLOCK SET DST 3 Press MENU to remove the menu POWER SLEEPANAKE UP RECORD SLOW TIMESEARCH MUTE MAGNAVOX PLAY A Button Press to play a tape Details are on page 22 Press to select a menu item Press to enter digits when setting a timer recording or the clock POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV VCR 4 Rewind Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape at high speed During tape playback press to rewind the tape while the pic ture stays on the screen Details are on page 23 Press to select a menu item F FW D Fast Forward Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed D uring tape playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen Details are on page 23 W hen setting the
10. Set CH as 03 or 04 in the Timer Programming menu Select the channel to be recorded on the C able Box Satellite Box TIMER PRO GRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END desired date appears Or to record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every day press STOP YV until EVRY DAY appears Or to record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week for example every Monday press until EVRY and your desired day of the week appear together Finally press F FWD TIMER PROGRAMMING ORTI IRR 1 4 For a one time recording press PLA Y A until the Example one time recording 61 FRI POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP RECORD SLOW TWESEARCH MUTE f you are using Timer recording 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 If the erase prevention tab is removed the cassette will eject when you press POW ER to turn off the TV VCR If the tape ends before the recording is complete the TV VCR will stop recording immediately and eject the tape Timer Recording cont d 27 90990090000090000000000909099990999999090000000000000090909990909999090000000000000090090990909999009000000000009099 Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired beginning hour appears Example 7 12 PM Then press F FWD TIMER PRO GRAM
11. VIEW for G all other ratings will automatically be available for viewing 4 Press MENU to remove the menu MPAA Rating Explanations G General Audience PG Parental Guidance suggested PG 13 Unsuitable for children under 13 R Restricted under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian e NC 17 No one under 17 admitted X Mature audience only 990900900900000000009000090900909999990900000000009000009090099090999999999 Use the Sleep Timer to program the TV VCR to shut off in a certain amount of time Press SLEEPAW UP until SLEEP TIMER appears Press PLAY A STOP V F FWD or REW until your desired sleep time appears Each button press will increase the time by 30 min utes up to 120 minutes SLEEP TIMER 2 00 3 Press MENU to exit the Sleep Timer setting Sleep Timer 39 POWER SLEEPANAKE UP SPEED RESET MAGNAVOX To cancel the Sleep Timer press SLEEP W AKE UP until SLEEP TIM ER appears Press PLAY A STOP W F FW D REW 4 to select OFF To see how much time remains before the TV VCR turns itself off press SLEEP W AKE UP twice then press M ENU to exit the Sleep Timer setting 40 Wake Up Timer 0090090090909990900900000000000009909999990909099090000000000009009090990990909090000000000900000909909099999909000000099099 The W ake Up Timer turns on the TV VCR automatically at a specified time within
12. DEX SEARCH lt Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select RENTAL Press F FW D REW until ON Ooo CO appears USER S SET UP MAGNAVOX RENTAL ON REPEAT PLAY OFF AUTO RETURN O FF 3 Press MENU to remove the menu 4 Press PLAY to start playback REN TAL PLAY gt appears To Cancel Rental Playback Repeat steps 1 2 but select FF at step 2 using F FW D gt REW amp Press MENU to remove the menu Once you select Rental Playback it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV VCR The TV VCR will retain the Rental setting even if the power fails Zero Return 33 Follow the steps below to reset the counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later 1 2 Play rewind or fast forward the tape to the location you would like to refer to later Stop the tape Press RESET to set the counter to 0 00 00 Press RECORD for recording or PLAY A for playback Press STOP when recording or playback is completed Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select ZERO RETURN Then press F FWD The counter will appear on the screen W hen the tape reaches the point at which you set the c
13. SPEED button while a recording is in progress but some distortion may appear on the tape A One Touch Recording OTR is an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long This function cannot be done from the remote control Recording starts immediately when you press REC OTR Before you begin make sure The TV VCR power is 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 Press the Number buttons or CH annel a v to select the channel you want to record Remember if the TV VCR is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Box the TV VCR must be on channel 3 or 4 Select the channel you want to record at the Cable Box Satellite Box Press SPEED to select a tape speed SP SLP Details are on page 24 Press REC OTR repeatedly to select a record ing length The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press REC O TR Each press of REC O TR will increase the recording time by 30 minutes It may be set up to a maximum recording length of eight hours OTR 2 30 SP Display Recording length presses 1 press normal recording 2 presses 0 30 30 minutes 3 presses 1 00 60 minutes 4 17 presses 8 00 480 minutes One Touch Recording 25 POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP ress REC OTR on he TV VCR If you press REC OTR 18 tim
14. Satellite Box If you do not see these menus when you turn on the TV VCR set TV channels as instructed on page 10 instead POWER SLEEPANAKE UP 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV VCR LISH or ESPANOL Spanish The selected lan 2 Press F FWD gt REW lt to select ENG guage will appear inside the SET UP gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL AUTO PRESET MAGNAVOX PRESET Then press F FWD gt The TV VCR scans and memorizes all active channels in your area W hen scanning is complete the TV VCR will go to the lowest available channel automatically Use the CH annel w buttons to select memo rized channels Use the N umber buttons to select non memorized channels 3 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select AUTO SET UP LANGUAGE J ENGLISH ESPANOL AUTO PRESET The TV VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels To play or record a video tape before setting TV channels press the MENU button on the remote control To set up channels later see Resetting TV Channels on page 10 To select cable channels higher than 99 press the 100 button then press the N umber buttons for the last two digits For exam ple to select channel 125 press 100 2 5 Precede single digit channel numbers with a zero for example 01 09 Selecting a Menu Language 9 This function affects only the language of the TV VCR s menu not
15. by the plug If you spill water on the TV VCR unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV VCR to an autho rized service center Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV VCR cassette compartment Do not place anything on top of the TV VCR Dew Warning Moisture Condensation Moisture may condense inside the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place after heating a cold room or when the humidity is high There is no warning that moisture is in your TV VCR Playing a tape in a TV VCR in which moisture has accumulated could damage the tape and the TV VCR If you sus pect moisture inside the TV VCR keep the TV VCR power on but do not play a tape for at least two hours This will allow the TV VCR to dry TV VCR will not perform a timer recording Set the recording start and stop times correctly Details are on pages 26 28 Midnight is 12 am Noon is 12 p m Make sure the TV VCR power is off Set the clock Details are on pages 12 15 Put atape in the TV VCR The tape must have a record tab W ith ShowGuard you don t have to worry about losing your timer recordings If the power fails timer recordings will be restored when the clock is reset The clock will reset itself automatically if you are using AUTO CLO CK Details are on pages 12 13 If you are not using AUTO CLOCK reset the clock manually Details are on pages 14 15 The timer recording will not occur only if it was scheduled to take
16. hen you play an S VHS format tape you cannot get the high resolution that would be avail able on an S VH S VCR Noise lines black and white streaks may appear in the picture 90999090090009000000000009090099099999090990000000000000000909999999990909009 Forward and Reverse Searching SP LP SLP During tape playback press and release F FWD gt or REW ind lt A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin 2 To return to normal playback press PLAY A Super High Speed Searching LP SLP During tape playback press F FW D gt or REW ind lt then press again The TV VCR will now search in super high speed Press F FW gt or REW ind lt repeatedly to switch between regular and super high speed search ing 2 To return to normal playback press PLAY A Viewing a Still Picture During tape playback press PAUSE STILL A still picture will appear on the screen To advance the still picture frame by frame press PAUSE STILL repeatedly To release the still picture and return to nor mal playback press PLAY A Viewing a Slow Motion Picture 1 During tape playback press SLOW The tape will play in slow motion To release Slow mode and return to normal playback press PLAY A Playback Options 23 POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP RECORD SLOW TIMESEARCH MUTE MAGNAVOX Still a
17. modifications to this equipment void the user s authority to operate it This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio T V technician for help Magnavox recommends you use only video cassette tapes that have the VHS mark ther tapes may cause poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads that the warranty may not cover if damage Occurs This TV VCR has a High uality HQ system and is compatible with exist ing Video Hom
18. or V Violence Then press F FW D gt to select BLO CK or VIEW TV PG gt D When you select a rating category and choose BLOCK the higher rating categories will automatically be blocked as well The lower rat 4 Press MENU to remove the menu ing categories will be available for viewing W hen you select VIEW for TV Y all other ratings will auto matically be available for viewing The D rating is not available for TV MA Sub ratings that are set to BLOCK appear next to the rat ing category in the TV RATING menu 38 Setting V Chip cont d MPAA Rating Settings Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select V CHIP SET UP Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH Press PLAY A or STOP V to select MPAA RATING Then press F FWD V CHIP SET UP TV RATING gt MPAA RATING MAGNAVOX Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select your desired item Then press F FW D to select BLOCK or VIEW gt G VIEW PG VIEW PG 13 VIEW R BLOCK NC 17 BLOCK X BLOCK W hen you select a rating category and choose BLO CK the higher rating categories will auto mat ically be blocked as well while the lower categories will be available for viewing W hen you select
19. place during the power failure TV VCR will not record Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page five Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet Details are on page seven Check your hookups Details are on pages six seven Set up the channels Details are on pages eight and 10 Channel reception is poor Check connections then set up the channels again Details are on pages eight and 10 TV VCR has no power Connect the power plug to an AC alternating current outlet completely Helpful Hints cont d 43 9090090009090000000000090009009099099999090000000000000090090900909909999990000000000000000000009999999909000000000000999 The remote control is not available or the remote control will not access the menu Use the buttons on the front of the TV VCR to access the menu You cannot enter numbers for example to program a timer recording using the front panel buttons Details are on page 18 TV VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes To save energy the TV VCR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving a broadcast signal for example a station that has gone off the air for the night This is normal TV VCR does not have a picture Adjust the antenna Details are on page six Adjust the TV VCR picture controls Details are on page 21 Select an active channel TV VCR has poor sound or no sound Adjust the volume Press the MUTE button to restor
20. the TV VCR f the TV VCR sets the time incorrectly it may have taken the time from a PBS station in a different time zone Enter the correct local PBS station manual ly at step 3 or follow the steps for Manual Clock Setting on pages 14 15 14 Setting the Clock cont d Manual Clock Setting Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select SETTING CLOCK Then press F FW D gt MENU TIMER PRO GRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL V CHIP SET UP LANGUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH RECORD c MAGNAVOX CLOCK SET Then press F FW D gt SETTING CLOCK 2 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select MANUAL AUTO CLOCK ON AUTO CLOCK CH AUTO gt MANUAL CLOCK SET DST O FF Press PLAY A or STOP Y until your desired month appears Example May 05 Then press F FWD MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR HOUR MINUTE Press PLAY A or STOP Y until your desired day appears Example 7th 07 Then press F FWD MANUAL CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR HOUR MINUTE f you unplug the AC power cord or if the power fails for more than three seconds you may have to reset the clock If there is no PBS station in your area or on your cable system select AUTO CLOCK and press F FW D B gt or REW to turn OFF this function Then you can set the clock manually Setting the Clock cont d 15
21. the audio of TV programming or video tapes or closed captioning Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP V to select LANGUAGE MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH v E565 65 RECORD TMESEARCH MUTE D MAGNAVOX voL Press F FWD gt REW to select ENG LISH or ESPANOL Spanish The selected lan guage will appear inside the 3 Press MENU to remove the menu f the menu is in Spanish but you prefer English press M ENU then press PLAY A or STOP Y to select IDIOM A ESPAN OL then press F FW D J to select ENGLISH Press MENU to remove the menu 10 Resetting TV Channels 90909009900900000900900090990990999999990900000000000009099090999999909000000000000000909099909099990990000000009090099 Although the TV VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time you may set up channels again by following the steps below SLEEPANAKE UP select CHANNEL SET UP Then press F FW D gt MENU 1 Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK gt CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH RECO
22. was designed manufac tured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclu sion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you This includes but is not limited to prerecorded materi al whether copyrighted or not copyrighted damage caused by the use of non VHS tapes or tapes that have not been tested and labeled for use in two four six and eight hour VHS recorders aproduct that is used for commercial or institu tional purposes WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE W arranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Magnavox In countries where Magnavox does not distribute the product the local Magnavox service organization will attempt to provide service although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual s are not readily available MAKE SURE YOU KEEP Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase Attach it to this owner s manual and keep both nearby Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Please check your owner s manual before requesting service Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U S A PUERTO
23. CTURE CONTROL CH USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH RECORD SLOW TMESEARCH MUTE MAGNAVOX 2 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select REPEAT PLAY Press F FWD gt REW repeatedly until ALL or BLANK appears USER S SET UP RENTAL bm REPEAT PLAY ALL AUTO RETURN OFF 3 Press MENU to remove the menu Press PLAY A to start Repeat Play REPEAT PLAY appears To Cancel Repeat Play Repeat steps 1 2 but select FF at step 2 using F FW D gt gt REW 4 Press MENU to remove the menu Once you set Repeat Play it stays in effect even after you turn off the TV VCR If RENTAL is set to ON the RENTAL PLAY J display has pri ority Details are on page 32 The TV VCR will retain the Repeat Play setting even if the power fails 32 Rental Playback 090090090999090990090000000000009009909999909999090909090000000000009009090999990990990000000000000090990909999999090000000909 This function enables you to improve picture quality when playing worn cassettes such as rented tapes POWER SLEEPANAKE UP Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select USER S SET UP Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP gt USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN
24. ECORD SLOW TE SEAROH MUTE MAGNAVOX RETURN Press F FWD gt or REW lt until ON appears USER S SET UP 2 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select AUTO RENTAL O FF REPEAT PLAY OFF AUTO RETURN O N completed the TV VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program s Press PLAY A to play the tape from the beginning of the timer recordings 3 Press MENU W hen all the timer recordings are To Cancel Auto Return Repeat steps 1 2 but select FF at step 2 using F FW D gt REW lt 4 f you press POW ER while the tape is rewinding Auto Return will stop f there is a power failure the TV VCR will retain its memory for this feature 30 Rerecording Tape Duplication Audio Cable from AUDIO OUT to AUDIO and VIDEO OUT AUDIO In Jacks on source unit VCR or Camcorder VIDEO AUDIO Qo 2 AUDIO and Video Cable from VRC VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In Make the connections shown above using audio and video cables not supplied Connect the source unit VCR or camcorder to a power source after connections are made The VCR or camcorder will play your tape Insert a rded tape in the source unit playback begins press STO P on the unit The TV VCR will record your tape Insert a blank tape in the TV VCR Make sure the tape s record tab is intact Th
25. L while recording The TV VCR retains the Closed Caption setting if the power fails Abbreviations symbols and other grammatical shortcuts may be used in order to keep pace with the on screen action This is not a problem with the TV VCR Changing channels may delay closed captions for a few seconds Adjusting or muting the volume may delay closed captions for a few seconds 36 Setting V Chip V CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV V CHIP reads the ratings for programming except for news and sports programs unedited movies on premium cable channels and Emergency Broadcast System signals then denies access to programming if the program s rating meets or exceeds the limitations you select In this case the mes sage PROTECTED PRO GRAM appears on the TV screen Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA or according to the Television Parental Guidelines In order to block any inap propriate programming set your limits in both places MPAA Rating and TV Rating POWER SLEEPANAKE UP TV Rating Settings Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select V CHIP SET UP Then press F FWD MENU MAGNAVOX TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK LANGUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select TV RAT ING The
26. MING cH BEGIN END 61 doni Tan POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired beginning minute appears Example 7 30 PM Then press F FW D gt TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END MEUSE ED Pol LIN x MAGNAVOX Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired end hour appears Example 8 30PM Then press F FWDP TIMER PRO GRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END vc tufts atti State a eee se be 61 755 FRI 730 prre UM estet 8 Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired end minute appears Example 8 50PM Press F FWD TIMER PRO GRAMMING EN S ee Mao ee eed gt 61 105 FRI 7 304 Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired tape speed appears Example SP TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATES REGIN END d P 61 70 Press F FW D 4 To set another pro gram repeat steps 2 10 Or press MENU to remove the menu To correct information while set Press POWER to set the timer recording The ting the Timer Recording press Record light will appear You must turn off the TV VCR REW 44 to go back one step to activate automatic timer recording If the power is and select the incorrect informa not off and you continue watching TV TIMER REC tion Press PLAY A or STOP w STAN D BY starts flashing on the TV screen two min to enter the correct information utes before the programmed star
27. NT enna Jack AC Power Cord Connect your antenna or cable Connect to a standard AC outlet to here Details are on page six supply power to the TV VCR 20 On Screen Status Displays To check the Counter Clock and C hannel number on the TV screen press DISPLAY on the remote control Each time you press DISPLAY the TV screen will change as described below W hen Closed Captions are OFF details are on page 35 Counter mode After five seconds only the counter remains To clear it press DISPLAY Clock mode After five seconds only the clock and channel number remain To clear them press DISPLAY lt 0 ff mode Counter mode Clock mode Press DISPLAY once COUNT 0 12 34 Press DISPLAY once W hen Closed Captions are ON details are on page 35 The On Screen Display disappears after five seconds This is true even if you press MUTE or press PAUSE STILL while recording lt 0 ff mode Clock Counter mode Press DISPLAY once COUNT 0 12 34 Adjusting the Picture Controls 21 Follow these steps to adjust the TV VCR s brightness pic ture color tint and sharpness Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP to select PICTURE CONTROL Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PRO GRAMMING bm PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 199 v
28. OwNER s M ANUAL MAGNAVOX SMART VERY SMART MC194DMG COLOR TV WITH BUILT IN VCR READ THIS MANUAL FIRST CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT W E VE INCLUDED EVERYTHING YOU NEED GET STARTED IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OUR REPRESENTATIVES CAN HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR NEW PRODUCT BY EXPLAINING Hookups First TIME SETUP FEATURE OPERATION Do NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE FOR FAST HELP CALL US FIRST 1 800 705 2000 THANK YOU FOR MAKING US A PART OF YOUR HOME M PORTANT RETURN YOUR W ARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 10 DAYS SEE WHY INSIDE Retum your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you re entitled to Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered you re eligible to receive all the privileges of own ing a MAGNAVOX product So complete and return the W arranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once And take advantage of these important benefits Warranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering youn product within Your completed W arranty Returning your W arranty 10 days confirms your right to Registration Card serves as Registration Card right away maximum protection under the verification of ownership in the guarantees you ll receive all terms and conditions of your MAGNAVOX warranty event of product theft or loss the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model
29. RD SLOW TIMESEARCH MUTE OO OO MAGNAVOX PRESET Then press F FWD The TV VCR scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area W hen scanning is complete the TV VCR will go to the lowest available channel auto matically Use the annel A w buttons to select memo rized channels Use the Number buttons to select non memorized channels 2 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select AUTO CHANNEL SET UP ADD DELETE CH TV gt AUTO PRESET The TV VCR cannot control or change the channels of the Cable Box or Satellite Box Adding Deleting Channels 11 9099009000000000000000090990990999999090000000000000090909990909999909000000000000000090990999099009000000000009099 The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory Of course you can add deleted channels into the memory again SLEEPIWAKE UP Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select CHANNEL SET UP Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK bm CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH RECORD SLOW TMESEARCH MUTE MAGNAVOX Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select ADD DELETE CH Then press F FW D gt CHANNEL SET UP W ADD DELETE CH TV AUTO PRESET Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the channel numbe
30. RICO OR U S VIRGIN ISLANDS Take the product to a Magnavox factory service cen ter see enclosed list or authorized service center for repair W hen the product has been repaired you must pick up the unit at the center Centers may keep defective parts In U S A Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands all implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty But because some states do not allow limi tations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Magnavox at 1 800 705 2000 In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties No other warranties are expressed or implied including any implied warranties of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect special incidental or consequen tial damages howsoever incurred even if notified of the possibility of such damages REM EMBER Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product Also please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary MODEL SERIAL This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state Magnavox P O B
31. UAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select the number of programs you want to skip Press F FW D REW to start the Index Search To search forward press F FW D gt To search backward press REW amp W hen the search is complete the tape will start to play automatically POWER SLEEPANAKE UP 2 gt lt gt 2 s 2 3 ak The maximum Time Search length is 9 hours 50 minutes 9 50 You cannot search while recording In some cases the index mark at the beginning of video tape cannot be detected Follow the steps below to select closed captions for TV pro gramming N ot all TV programs and commercials have closed captions or all types of closed captions second language half screen text etc If closed captioning is not broadcast you cannot receive it This does not indicate a problem with the TV VCR Check your TV program listings for shows with closed captions If the TV VCR receives poor quality television signals the captions may contain errors or there might be no captions at all Some possible causes of poor quality signals are Automobile ignition noise Electric motor noise W eak signal reception Multiplex signal reception ghosts or scree
32. Your TV VCR to Another Video Source VCR or Camcorder You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes or view tapes that you are playing on the VCR or camcorder Select channel 00 AUX at the TV VCR when viewing tapes that are playing on the VCR or camcorder Details are on page 30 Connect an Audio cable to the AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT Jack on the VCR and to the AUDIO In Jacks Jack on the front of the TV VCR VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO In Jacks on front of TV VCR Connect a Video cable to the VIDEO OUT Jack on the VCR and to the VIDEO In Jack on the front of the TV VCR all other connections are complete plug in the TV VCR s power cord 3 Before you turn on the TV VCR go to page eight Before connecting an antenna or cable signal to the ANT enna Jack make sure the pin is not bent If the pin is bent straighten it as illustrated then connect the antenna or cable signal to the ANT enna Jack Audio and video cables are not supplied Bent pin Crooked Pin Straight Pin Cable X Plug 8 Setting TV Channels for the First Time The TV VCR can memorize the channels you receive in your area If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Box you do not need to set channels at the TV VCR Set the TV VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Box chan nel 03 or 04 Then select the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box or
33. ales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase WHAT IS COVERED W arranty coverage begins the day you buy your product For 90 days thereafter all parts will be repaired or replaced and labor is free From 90 days to one year from the day of purchase all parts will be repaired or replaced but you pay for all labor charges From one to two years from the day of pur chase you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts except the picture tube and for all labor charges After two years from the day of purchase you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts and for all labor charges All parts including repaired and replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period W hen the warranty on the product expires the warranty all replaced and repaired parts also expires WHAT IS EXCLUDED Your warranty does not cover labor charges for installation or setup of the prod uct adjustment of customer controls on the prod uct and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit aproduct that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it
34. ancelling Timer Recordings To cancel a timer recording that is in progress 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV VCR then press STO P EJECT on the TV VCR To cancel a timer recording that has not started Press PO W ER to turn on the TV VCR Press MENU Press PLAY or STO P W to select TIMER PRO GRAMMING Press F FW D P Press PLAY A or STO P W to select a timer recording then press F FW Press RESET Press MEN U to remove the menu NE Uu S hecking Scheduled Timer Recordings 1 Press POW ER to turn on the TV VCR The Record light will turn off Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP W to select TIMER PRO GRAMMIN G if necessary Press F FW D The program details will appear on the screen Press MENU to remove the menu N Au Timer Recording Auto Return 29 W ith this feature after timer recording is finished the beginning of the recorded program s can be searched for auto matically SLEEPIWAKE UP Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP to select USER S SET UP Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP W USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH R
35. are on page 30 not supplied here POWER Button for personal listening Press to turn the TV VCR on or off Turn off the TV VCR to activate a timer recording STOP EJECT Button Record Light Press once to stop the tape W hen playback is stopped This light flashes press to eject the tape Press to select an item in the menu during a record REW Rewind Button ihe UE W hen tape playback is stopped press to rewind the tape power is off for a at high speed During playback press to rewind the tape timer recording while the picture stays on the screen Press to change a setting of a menu item for example to adjust the BRIGHTN ESS or to return to a previous menu PLAY Button Press to play a tape Details are on page 22 F FWD Fast Forward Button W hen tape playback is stopped press to fast forward the tape at high speed D uring playback press to fast forward the tape while the picture stays on the screen Press to change a setting of a menu item for example to adjust the BRIGHTN ESS or to advance to the next menu REC OTR Record O ne T ouch Recording Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 24 Press repeatedly to start a O ne Touch Recording an immediate timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long of the channel you are watching Details are on page 25 Rear Panel 19 Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor antenna here Details are on page six A
36. blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les choc lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche P S Remember to get the most from your dice ne correspondante MAGNAVOX product you must return your de la prise et pousser jusqu au Warranty Registration Card within 10 days So fond please mail it to us right now For Customer Use Enter below the Serial N o which is located on the rear of the cabinet Retain this infor mation for future reference Model No Serial No Visit our W orld W ide W eb Site at http www magnavox com Introduction 3 Welcome to your TV VCR owner s manual This manual describes the MC 194DMG TV VCR and explains how to use all the features listed below Features Automatic Channel Setup Real Time Tape Counter Special Effects Forward and Automatic H ead Cleaner Remote Control or Front Panel Reverse Searching Still Slow Automatic Tracking Adjustment menu access Frame Advance Closed Caption Rental Playback Search Index T imer Daylight Savings Time Repeat Play C Timer Recording English or Spanish displays ShowGuard Indefinite Timer Wake Up Timer High Quality HQ System Recording memory Zero Return One Touch Recording Sleep Timer Precautions W arning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Federal Communications Commission FCC Warning unauthorized changes or
37. clock or a timer recording press to confirm infor mation and proceed to the next Step Press to select a menu item Number Buttons Use to select channels for viewing or recording Details are on page 8 SPEED Button Press to select the recording tape speed SP or SLP Details are on page 24 RECORD Button Press once to start a recording Details are on page 24 RESET Button Press to reset the counter to 0 00 00 Details are on page 33 SLOW Button During tape playback press to view the picture in slow motion Details are on page 23 Remote Control Buttons 17 90990090000000000000000909999099999909000000000000009090990909999909000000000000009090909909099099009000000000009099 SLEEP WAKE UP Button Press to set the Sleep Timer Details are on page 39 Press to set the W ake Up Timer Details are on page 40 STOP Y Button Press to stop the tape Press to select a menu item Press to enter digits when setting the clock or a timer recording ALT CH Alternate Channel Button Press to return to the TV chan nel you were viewing previously DISPLAY Button Press to display the counter or the current channel number and current time on the TV screen Details are on page 20 MENU Button Press to display the main menu CH annel a v Button Press to scan through the TV VCR s available channels VOL ume a v Button Press to adjust the sound level Pressing VO L ume
38. cord video from another source Specifications 45 CRT 19 inch in line gun Television system NTSC Closed caption system Section 15 119 FCC Federal Communications C ommission Standard Video H eads four heads Tape width 1 2 inch 12 65 mm Tape speed SP 33 35 mm sec LP 16 67 mm sec SLP 11 12 mm sec O perating Temperature 41 F 5 C to 104 F 40 C Relative Humidity 10 to 75 Power requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption 80W Sound output 1W Dimensions 19 7 8 H x 19 1 2 W x 18 3 4 D 502mm x 493mm x 476mm W eight 42 99 Ibs 19 5 kg Tuner Broadcast Channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 Cable TV Channels 1 125 Terminals Antenna In VHF UHF 75 ohms unbalanced Video In RCA connector Audio In RCA connector Earphone 3 5 mm CES Electrical Specifications Video input level 0 5 2 0Vp p Audio input level 10dBv Video S N ratio SP More than 42dBu Audio S N ratio SP More than 38dB Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and without our legal obligation 46 Limited Warranty 00000000000009009009090900909999099090900000000009099099999999 90000000000000000909009909099909909009000000000090090990999999 9 TV VCR COMBINATION 90 Days Free Labor One Year Free Parts Exchange Two Years Free Exchange on Color Picture Tube This product must be carried in for repair WHO IS COVERED You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A s
39. d but should be disposed of as small chemical waste Please find out about the local regulations on disposal of your old product batteries manual and packaging when you replace exist ing equipment 6 Hooking Up the TVNCR 1 Hook up your TV VCR using one of the connections shown Hooking Up Your Connect a Cable signal With a Cable or an antenna to the Signal or Outdoor ANT enna Jack Antenna 8 mmm 4 2 Hooking U p Your Connect the Cable signal to TV VCR With a Cable the IN Jack on the Cable Box Box cM any channel set the Connect an RF coaxial cable 75 N TV VCR to the Cable Box ohm not supplied to the O UT Jack output channel channel 03 or on the Cable Box and to the 04 Then select channels at ANT enna Jack on the TV VCR the Cable Box p RF coaxial cable not supplied C ith an Indoor Antenna Rod Antenna To install a rod antenna not not supplied supplied push the stem of the antenna into the antenna hole on the top of the TV VCR Connect the anten na wire to the AN T enna Jack on the back of the TV VCR as shown Extend the antenna and adjust its length direction and angle for the clearest picture mmm 4 Hooking Up the TV VCR cont d 7 Hooking
40. e System VHS equipment Note to the Cable TV System Installer This reminder calls the C able TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the N ational Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding in particular speci fying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Declaration of Conformity Model Numbers MC194DMG Trade Name Magnavox Responsible Party Philips Consumer Electronics P O Box 14810 Knoxville TN 37914 1810 865 521 4316 Asan ENERGY SrAR Partner Magnavox has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY SrAR is U S registered mark Using products with the ENERGY STAR label can save energy Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills SmartClock SmartLock and ShowGuard are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Copyright 2002 Magnavox All rights reserved 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your TV VCR Introduction A d dd aote adeat Det a aub te ested Sag WE die du t feu 3 Table of Contents EETA aE 4 Before Using the TVVCR 5 HOOKING Up the unc eee mia ACE EX Y E E 6 7 Setting TV Channels for the First
41. e TV VCR power will turn on automati cally Point the TV VCR remote control at the TV VCR Press Number buttons 0 so that AUX appears on the screen The TV VCR is now in Line Input or Auxiliary mode Point the TV VCR remote control at the TV VCR Press SPEED until the desired tape speed SP or SLP appears on the screen Press PLAY on the source unit and REC ord OTR on your TV VCR at the same time Copying will begin Unauthorized recording of copy av h WN righted television programs video To stop copying press STOP EJECT on the tapes or other materials may TV NCR then stop the tape on the VCR infringe on the rights of copyright camcorder owners and violate copyright laws Different brands of equipment may operate differently Make sure all connections are secure Otherwise you may not record both picture and sound Programs that are copyright protected may not record clearly Repeat Play 31 9099009000009000000000009099990999999909000000000000009099990990999909090000000000000090090990999099009000000000909099 Repeat Play allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without using PLAY A ALL REPEAT will repeatedly play the tape from the beginning to the end BLAN K REPEAT will repeat edly play the tape from its beginning to the first part that is blank for more than 10 seconds Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP to select USER S SET UP Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PI
42. e that is con nected to the TV VCR for example a camcorder or VCR The auxiliary or line input channel is always channel 00 AU X Bands settings that allow you to tune channels Antenna VHF very high frequency channels 2 13 and UHF ultra high frequency channels 14 69 Cable all standard channels can be received without a Cable Box Brightness adjusting increases or decreases the brightness of the color on the screen Color adjusting pales or brightens the TV VCR color Dubbing copying a tape using a VCR HQ high quality a feature in the TV VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail Mode a TV VCR operation ne Touch Recording a timed recording that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours whichever you specify Picture adjusting increases or decreases the contrast of the picture on the Screen Sharpness adjusting softens or clarifies the picture on the screen Tape Speeds how fast the tape travels during playback or recording SP standard play fastest tape speed recording time for a T120 tape is approximately two hours best picture quality LP long play average tape speed playback only SLP super long play slowest tape speed recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours Tint adjusting changes the tints of the picture on the TV VCR from purple to green VIDEO In Jack jack on the front of the TV VCR which is used to re
43. e the volume Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed Adjust the tracking Details are on page 41 Use the Rental feature Details are on page 32 f moisture has accumulated in your TV VCR keep the power on for at least two hours but do not try to play a tape Details are on page 42 TV VCR does not display closed captions Make sure closed captioning is available for the program Refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper Remote control does not operate TV VCR Aim the remote control directly at the TV VCR s remote sensor Details are on pages 5 and 18 Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV VCR Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control Details are on page 5 Number buttons will not select channels above 99 and you have Cable TV service To select channels 100 and above press the 100 button then the N umber buttons for the last two digits Number buttons will not select channels above 69 If you are using an antenna and do not have C able TV service only channels 2 69 will be available Details are on pages eight and 10 11 You cannot insert a tape into the TVA CR Insert the tape window side up with the record tab facing you Make sure a tape isn t already in the TV VCR by pressing the STO P EJECT button on the TV VCR Gently push on the center of the tape N ever force a tape into the TV VCR f you have set a timer recording and the TV VCR power is o
44. es normal recording resumes To stop an OTR press STOP w To show the remaining time press DISPLAY OTR will appear briefly on the TV screen Recording stops when 0 00 is reached The maximum recording time of a T 160 tape in SLP speed is 8 hours assuming you start at the beginning of the tape A T 120 tape has a maximum of 6 hours recording time in SLP speed If the tape ends before the recording s end time the TV VCR will stop recording eject the tape and turn itself off 26 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV VCR to record TV pro grams while you re away from home Before you begin make sure The clock is set If the clock is not set MANUAL CLOCK SET appears See page 14 to set the clock then set the recording C hannels are set Details are on pages eight and 10 A tape is in the TV VCR Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP V to select TIMER PROGRAMMING Press F FW D gt MENU gt TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH 2 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select a program posi tion Then press F FW D gt TIMER PROGRAMMING CH DATE BEGIN END number appears Example CH61 Then press 3 Press PLAY A or STOP Y until the desired channel F FWD If the TV VCR is connected to a Cable Box Satellite Box the TV VCR must be on CH3 or CH4
45. ff the TV VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing You cannot remove the tape from the TV VCR Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC alternating current outlet e Ifa timer recording is programmed turn on the TV VCR power then eject the tape Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the TV VCR power for the timer recording Unplug the TV VCR power cord for five minutes Then plug in the power cord again then press the POW ER button on the TV VCR If the tape does not eject press the STO P EJECT button on the TV VCR three to five times If the tape still does not eject you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape TV VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording Make sure the tape has a record tab Details are on page five The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped To enable the quick play died in the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes This is normal The quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second 44 Glossary AUDIO In Jack jack on the front of the TV VCR which is used to record audio from another source Automatic C hannel Setup process in which the TV VCR memorizes all available channels Then when you push the CH annel A W button you only scan through channels you receive Auxiliary AUX the channel to which you set your TV VCR during dub bing or when viewing material that is playing on another devic
46. hange channels during recording Press RECORD once to start recording The Record light will flash If the tape does not have a record tab the TV VCR will eject the tape Insert another tape To pause the recording for example during commercials press PAUSE STILL To resume recording press PAUSE STILL again or press RECORD Ul RUN 6 To stop recording press STOP V Tape S This chart shows the recording playback time for three types of video cassettes T160 T120 and T60 There are three playback speeds SP LP and SLP A tape will play only in the speed in which it was recorded W hen recording you can change the tape speed using the SPEED button You cannot record in LP speed The slower the speed the more programming you can fit on the tape SLP is the slowest speed Cassette type Playback Time Tape Speed T160 T120 T60 SP Standard Play 2 hrs 40 mins 2 hrs 1 hr LP Long Play 5 hrs playback only 20 mins 4 hrs 2 hrs SLP auper Lang Play 8 hrs 6 hrs 3 hrs SSLEEPIWAKE UP You cannot record one channel while watching another Recording options are on pages 25 30 If you pause a recording for more than five minutes the TV VCR will resume recording automatically to protect the video cassette tape from damage You can change the tape speed with the
47. he and markings on the battery aligned as indicated on the unit Do not mix batteries for example old with new or carbon with alkaline and Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long time Recording Prevention Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure you do not erase recordings accidentally To prevent accidental recording break off the tab with a screwdriver 2 To record again cover the hole with cellophane tape Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the TV VCR s remote sensor Do not put objects between the remote control and the TVNCR TV VCR Maintenance In this TV VCR use only tapes with the mark Remove any light adhesive stick on notes from the video cas sette tape before putting the tape in the TV VCR Removable labels can jam the TV VCR The TV VCR requires periodic maintenance to maintain its excellent performance This TV VCR has an automatic head cleaning system However the video heads will eventually require cleaning or replacement O nly an authorized service center should perform this service Before Using the TV VCR 5 Your new product its packaging and this manual contain materials that can be recycled and reused Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount that needs to be properly disposed Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when deplete
48. ing 28 setting 26 27 tint adjusting 21 tracking 41 v chip 5 36 38 video in jack 7 18 30 wake up timer 40 46 zero position 33 zero return 33 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items are supplied with your TV VCR they are provided to help you use or set up your TV VCR Remote Control 4835 218 37343 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 em This owner s manual is made of recycled paper As an ENERGY Star Partner Magnavox has determined that this product meets the Star guidelines for energy 1B8375E001 Ad efficiency Printed In Malaysia ENERGY SrAR is a U S registered mark OEMN 02009 T7319UV
49. king Tracking Adjustment Adjustment 42 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service You may be able to solve the problem yourself If you need to call a customer service representative please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call This information is on the back of the product Also please take a moment to identify the problem you are having and be prepared to explain this to the representative If the representative will need to help you with operations please stay near the product O ur representa tives will be happy to assist you Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV VCR remember the following Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat Avoid dusty or humid places Avoid places with insufficient ventilation Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the TV VCR Do not place the TV VCR on a carpet as this will block the ventilation openings Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations Do not place the TV VCR near strong magnetic fields Do not move the TV VCR from a cold place to a hot place or vice versa Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV VCR from the AC alternating current wall out let Grasp it
50. n press F FWD V CHIP SET UP TV RATING MPAA RATING TV Rating Explanations V Violence S Sexual situations L Language D Inappropriate dialogue FV Fantasy Violence may frighten children under seven TV Y7 category only Some cartoons may have this rating TV Y Appropriate for all chil dren TV Y7 Appropriate for chil dren seven and older TV G General Audience e TV PG Parental Guidance suggested TV 14 Unsuitable for children under 14 TV MA Mature audience only Setting V Chip cont d 37 Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select a rating Press F FW D to select BLOCK or VIEW POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP If you select TV Y 7 TV PG TV 14 or TV MA then press F FW D gt to select BLOCK the selected cat egory s sub ratings will appear This indicates each sub rating may be individually set to BLO CK or VIEW To set the sub ratings individually When you select TV Y 7 Press F FW D to select BLO CK then press F FW D gt again to access the sub ratings Press PLAY A or STO P W to select FV Fantasy Violence then press F FW D gt to select BLO CK or VIEW MAGNAVOX W hen you select TV PG TV 14 or TV MA Press F FW gt to select BLO CK then press F FW D gt again to access the sub ratings Press STOP W or PLAY A to select D Suggestive Dialog L Coarse Language S Sexual Situations
51. n flutter Playback of poorly recorded or worn video tapes Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP to select CAPTION MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH gt CAPTION ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH Press F FWD gt or REW lt to select CAPTION CAPTION2 TEXT 1 TEXT2 or OFF CAPTIO N 1 displays standard closed captions what a character is saying CAPTIO N 2 displays foreign lan guage closed captions foreign language words show ing what a character is saying TEXT1 and TEXT2 display half screen text such as a channel guide schedule or announcement OFF turns off closed captions Captions will not appear on the screen MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE ENGLISH CAPTION CAPTION 1 ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 3 Press MENU to remove the menu Closed Caption 35 SLEEPIWAKE UP mp RECORD SLOW MUTE O O O MAGNAVOX f a black box appears on the TV screen a TEXT mode is selected To dear the screen select CAP TION 1 CAPTION 2 or OFF W hen Closed Captions are the on screen display will disap pear after five seconds This also is true if you press MUTE or if you press PAUSE STIL
52. nd Slow mode will switch to Stop mode after five minutes to protect the TV VCR and the tape from damage SP LP SLP means this feature will work with tapes recorded in Standard Play Long Play or Super Long Play For tape speed details see page 24 LP SLP means this feature will work with tapes recorded in Long Play and Super Long Play For tape speed details see page 24 During forward and reverse searching horizontal noise bars will appear on the TV VCR screen Tapes recorded in SLP speed will have the clearest picture during forward and reverse searching and Still mode This TV VCR will only record tapes in SP or SLP It will play tapes that were recorded in LP on a different device a VCR for example Reduce noise lines during Slow Motion playback by pressing CH annel A V Tracking is not adjusted automatically during Slow M otion playback In Still mode press SLOW and CH annel A until streaks dis appear To return to Still mode press PAUSE STILL again 24 Recording Read and follow the steps below to record a TV program Place a tape with its record tab intact see page five in the TV VCR The power will come on Or if the tape is already in the TV VCR press POWER to turn on the TV VCR if necessary Press SPEED until the desired tape speed appears on the TV VCR screen See tape speed details below Use CH annel a v or the Number buttons to select the channel you want to record You cannot c
53. nt as EE Rd 33 Time Search Index Search 34 Additional Features Closed Captions UNIES EA RN aa oe E getan a 35 Setting V sC Iph ve ace ON dre Soka a e Single E A wee 36 38 Sleep 39 Wake ege Tra stead em RA OD Rol a 40 Automatic O peration Features 41 Information You May N eed ESO CY DAS od oL ol T 42 43 Glossary osse aer ueri posue aura a Ce sciet 44 Specification Sse was o iU e or pa eee Geer Nice dq Aie qus 45 Limited W arranty 46 O EEA EE EALE E BERI ADU AUS E EA a RR 47 inr acide pu meti ce e dea cto ete A a oE Bn 48 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bot tom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and off following the direction of the arrow on the lid Place two AA batteries inside the battery com partment with their and ends aligned as indicated 3 Replace the battery compartment lid Battery Safety Battery Usage CAUTION To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit Install ALL batteries correctly with t
54. ounter to zero the tape will stop Press PLAY A to watch the tape MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN GUAGE EN GLISH CAPTION OFF bm ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH IN DEX SEARCH POWER SLEEPIWAKE UP 34 Time Search Index Search ee00600090090990909900000000000000009099999999900000000000000090999999999 Time Search You can quickly advance the tape to a position simply by entering the amount of playback time you want to skip With a tape in the TV VCR press TIME SEARCH Press PLAY A or STOP Y until your desired time appears for example 2 50 for 2 hours 50 minutes Each button press changes the time by 10 minutes To cancel the Time Search at this point press MENU TIME SEARCH 2 50 Press REW lt F FWD gt The TV VCR will rewind or fast forward the specified amount of time The time counts down as the search progresses W hen 0 00 is reached the tape will start playback automatically To cancel the time search before it fin ishes press STO P EJECT Index Search Indexing marks the starting points of programs when you make a recording so you can easily rewind or fast forward to that point Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select INDEX SEARCH Then press F FWD MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP USER S SET UP V CHIP SET UP LAN G
55. ox 520890 Miami FL 33152 402 536 4171 EL6515E001 03 02 Index 47 accessories 48 alt ch button 17 ant enna jack 6 19 audio in jack 7 18 30 auto 29 automatic playback 41 rewind 41 auxiliary mode aux 7 30 44 batteries 5 brightness adjusting 21 channel above 100 8 adding 11 buttons 17 18 41 deleting 11 Setup 27 ee ele As 8 10 Clock i cse es 12 15 closed caption system 35 color adjusting 21 connections 6 7 30 contents table of 4 contrast adjusting 21 controls remote 5 2 17 EVINCE 18 daylight savings time 16 display button 17 20 duplication 30 earphone 18 ejecting a tape 43 fast forward search 23 ffwd button 17 23 ffwd button 18 front panel 18 Glossary 44 helpful hints 42 43 hookups 6 7 30 index 34 language selection 9 line input mode 24 44 24 44 button eee 17 front panel button access 18 mute button 17 number buttons
56. r you wish to add or delete You also can use the N umber buttons or the CH annel A V button to enter it 08 ADD DELETE Press F FWD gt REW to add or delete the channel D eleted channels will appear in light red Added channels will appear in light blue To delete another channel repeat steps 3 4 5 Press MENU to remove the menu To confirm that a channel has been added or deleted press the CH annel A V button to see if you can or cannot select the channel Only memorized or added channels can be selected with CH annel A V 12 Setting the Clock Set the clock accurately for proper timer recording If a Public Broadcasting Station PBS is available in your area follow Auto Clock Setting below If not follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 14 15 POWER SLEEPANAKE UP Auto Clock Setting You can have the TV VCR set the clock automatically by using the PBS channel in your area O nce you have set the clock the TV VCR will automatically monitor the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBS station Before you begin make sure The TV VCR power is on The antenna C able TV connections are correct The Cable Box is on if applicable See H elpful H ints Channels are set Details are on pages eight and 10 Press MENU Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select SETTING CLOCK then press F FW D gt MENU MAGNAVOX TIMER PRO GRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL
57. t time 28 Timer Recording cont d Extending a Timer Recording To make a Timer Recording start and end later than originally sched uled follow these steps 1 Press POWER to turn on the TV VCR 2 Press MENU Press PLAY A or STO P W to select TIMER PRO GRAMMING Press F FW D gt Press RECORD then press PLAY A or STOP to select the desired program 4 Press RECORD again Each press of RECORD will shift forward the beginning end time by 10 minutes If the recording is in progress each press will shift forward the end time only If you adjust the times during recording the recording speed auto matically changes to SLP To restore the original recording times press PAU SE ST ILL 5 Press F FW gt REW 4 amp then press MENU to remove the menu 6 If the timer recording is scheduled to start later press PO W ER to turn off the TV VCR for the recording Correcting a Timer Recording 1 To correct information in a Timer Recording after you have finished setting it press PO W ER to turn on the TV VCR 2 Press MENU Press PLAY A or STO P W to select TIMER PRO GRAMMING Press F FW D gt Press PLAY A or STOP to select timer recording then press F FW D gt 4 Press F FW D gt repeatedly to select the information you want to change Press REW to go back if necessary Press PLAY or STO P W to enter the correct information 5 Press PO WER to turn off the TV VCR again to set the recording C
58. the next 24 hours You may set the TV VCR to turn on at a TV channel or with VCR playback To set the W ake Up Timer follow the steps below Before you begin Set the clock Details are on pages 12 15 If the clock is not set you will not be able to set the W ake Up Timer Put a tape in the TV VCR if you want the TV VCR to start tape playback at the specified time TIMER appears Press F FWD REW 1 Press SLEEP W AKE UP until WAKE UP until ON appears WAKE UP gt ON OFF TIMER TV TAPE TV TIME 12 00AM RECORD SLOW TMESEAROH MUTE MAGNAVOX Press PLAY A or STOP Vto select TV TAPE Press F FW D REW to select TV or If you select TV the current TV channel will be on when the TV VCR turns on Select TAPE to start tape playback when the TV VCR turns on WAKEUP ON OFF ON TIMER TV TAPE TV TIME 12 00AM Press PLAY A or STOP Y to select TIME Press F FW D gt or REW to select your desired wake up time Each button press will increase or decrease the time by 10 minutes WAKEUP ON OFF ON TIMER TV TAPE TV gt TIME 12 00AM Press MENU to remove the menu then press POWER to turn off the TV VCR The TV VCR will turn on at the specified time To cancel the W ake Up Timer press SLEEP W AKE UP until W AKE UP TIM ER appears then press F FW D REW until OFF appears Automatic Operation Features 41

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