Memorex MVR2040-A owner manual For basic cable service, no premium scrambled channels, Allows

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This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.

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VHF/UHF IN

TV

VHF/UHF IN

TV

VHF/UHF IN

For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) channels.

ALLOWS:

*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*Use of the programmable timer.

*Recording of one channel while watching another.

ALLOWS:

*Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled).

*Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

*Recording one channel while watching another.

*Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

NOTE:

To record from converter/descrambler, VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.

ALLOWS:

*Recording of unscrambled channels

*Using the programmable timer.

*Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel selected at the converter box.

PREVENTS:

* Recording scrambled channels.

NOTE:

If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the VCR, the converter must be set to the video channel output of the VCR (either 3 or 4).

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Contents MVR2040A English Read Instructions CleaningAccessories Power SourcesReplacement Parts POWER-CORD ProtectionPower Lines Damage Requiring ServiceWall or Ceiling Mounting Safety CheckHeat Features Table of Contents Moisture will Condense on the Unit in the Following Cases PrecautionsWhen YOU Experience the Above Conditions Moisture CondensationAvoid extreme moisture and dust Front Location of ControlsDescription of Controls Tape Speed Location of Connectors RearAC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet Fluorescent DisplayDescription of Buttons Remote ControlFeet Battery InstallationBattery Cautions Effective Distance of the Remote ControlAntenna to VCR Connection Basic ConnectionsEnglish VCR to TV Connection Splitter OHM Input 75/300 OHM Outputs VCR Incoming Cable Catv Cable TV ConnectionsAllows For basic cable service, no premium scrambled channelsVCR Splitter Recording scrambled channels AUDIO/VIDEO Connection AUDIO/VIDEO ConnectionsStereo Amplifier Connections Switch Rear of the VCR to Setting the Video ChannelFor a push-button TV tuner Check Before YOU Begin ON-SCREEN Language SelectionOption, then press Setting the ClockTo make any adjustments perform steps 2 through To select the Clock SETUP option, then press the Enter button Setting the ChannelsCH Memory mode, then press the Enter Automatic Memory TuningButton Channel from memory Using the SET + or buttonTo ADD/DELETE Channels Mode, then pressNoise Elimination Blue Screen Turn on the VCR Power buttonPress the TV/VCR selector button to select Loading Loading and Unloading Video Cassette TapesUnloading To play a prerecorded cassette tape Tapes PlaybackTo Start Playback To Stop PlaybackTo Rewind or Forward the Tape Rapidly PlaybackFORWARD/REVERSE Picture Search To Watch a Still Picture Special PlaybackTo Visually Search for Desired Points Skip SearchPosition Over and over until the repeat mode is canceledTo Watch a Tape Repeatedly Repeat optionVCR will automatically turn on Recording a TV ProgramRecording and Viewing the Same TV Program Tab intactPress the Stop button to stop recording To Stop RecordingTo Stop Recording Temporarily Press the REC/OTR buttonHours While the VCR is recording, press the TV/VCRWill continue 3 hoursMenu Enter Setting the Timer RecordingCH 125 or To Correct the Settings