Magnavox VR401BMG owner manual Recording, Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR

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Read and follow the steps below to record a television program.

1

Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever channel the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR is set to.

2

Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR.

3

If the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel, go to step 4. If

the VCR/TV light does not appear, press the VCR/TV but- ton once.

4

Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears briefly on the screen. (Details about tape speed are on

page 30.)

5

Use the CHANNEL o/p buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel to be recorded.

6

Press the REC(ord)/OTR button once to start recording.

The REC(ord) light will appear.

7

To pause the recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button once. The REC(ord) light will flash. To resume recording, press the REC(ord)/OTR button or press the PAUSE/STILL button again. The REC(ord) light will come on again.

8

To stop recording, press the STOP/p button.

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1Turn on the TV.

2Insert a tape in the VCR.

3	POWER		VCR/TV	EJECT
	1	2	3
	4	5	6		5
		0		CHANNEL	5
4	7	8	9
4	SPEED	TIME SEARCH		MEMORY
	MENU	STATUS/EXIT	CLEAR	SLOW
6	REWIND	/PLAY		F.FWD	7
6	REC/OTR	/STOP		PAUSE/STILL	7
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Helpful Hints

•If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but- ton when there is not a tape in the VCR, NO CASSETTE will flash on the screen.

•If you press the REC(ord)/OTR but- ton while a tape without a record tab is in the VCR, the VCR will eject the tape and PROTECTED CAS- SETTE CANNOT RECORD will flash on the screen.

•Other recording options are on pages 26-32.

•You can change the tape speed during a recording, but some distor- tion will appear on the tape.

•The VCR will record in a preset vol- ume.

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Contents VCR For Customer Use Warranty VerificationSafety Precautions FeaturesIntroduction Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Before Using Your VCRVCR maintenance Replace the battery compartment lidDisconnect the antenna or cable from your TV Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemPlug in the TV and the VCR Hookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System cont’dConnections Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another Cable Signal Cable Box/DBSTV’s Antenna VR601BMG Hookups with a Stereo TV2Turn on the TV Turning on Your VCRPress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Press the Menu button Automatic Channel SetupVR601BMG only Adding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dPress the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exit Reviewing Memorized ChannelsYou make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sureDaylight-Savings Time Language Selection Remote Control Buttons Clear Button Remote Control Buttons cont’dChannel o/p Buttons Status Display example only On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel VHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Insert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR RecordingRECord light will appear 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCRRecording One Channel/Watching Another One-Touch Recording Do each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Timer RecordingDaily Instructions continue on Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings RF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Repeat PlayPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Real-Time Counter Memory Press the Time Search button Time SearchForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Specifically… Understanding On-Screen DisplaysMonitor Multi-Channel Television Sound System VR601BMG only cont’d Please see additional notes on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System VR601BMG onlyBlue Background Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 or GlossarySpecifications Limited Warranty Remote control PowerTimer Audio in/out jacksSupplied Accessories