Magnavox VR401BMG Before Using Your VCR, Putting Batteries in the Remote Control, VCR maintenance

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Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

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Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

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Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment

with their + and – ends aligned as indicated.

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Replace the battery compartment lid.

Recording Prevention

Video cassette tapes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

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To prevent recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

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To allow recording, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

VCR maintenance

●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 VCR. Removable labels can jam the VCR.

●Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s excel- lent performance. This VCR has an Automatic Head Cleaner. However, the video heads will require replacement eventually. Only an authorized service center should perform this service.

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Helpful Hints

•Do not mix alkaline and man- ganese batteries.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

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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’dRecording/Viewing Any Channel Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemConnections TV’s Antenna Cable Signal Cable Box/DBSRecording One Channel/Watching Another VR601BMG Hookups with a Stereo TVPress the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCR2Turn on the TV VR601BMG only Automatic Channel SetupPress the Menu button 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 Channel o/p Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’dClear Button 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 Read and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb 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 Daily Timer RecordingDo each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Instructions continue on Timer Recording cont’dTape Speeds Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings RF coaxial cable Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select 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 Monitor Understanding On-Screen DisplaysSpecifically… 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