Marantz MV5100 manual Automatic Operation Features

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Automatic Playback

When you put a tape in the VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.You can not insert a tape without a record tab if the VCR power is off and a timer recording is set.

Automatic Rewind

When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, then stop.The VCR will not rewind the tape if the end of the tape is reached during a One-Touch Recording. Details are on page 34.

Memory Rewind, Power Off

When the POWER button is pressed while the VCR is rewinding a tape, REWIND→POWER OFF will appear on the screen.When the tape has fin- ished rewinding, the VCR will stop, then turn itself off.

Tape Eject

A tape can be ejected with the VCR power on or off (but the VCR must be plugged in).

If a timer recording is programmed, the r and Cassette-Inside lights will flash on the VCR’s display panel after you eject a tape with the VCR power turned off.

Counter Reset

The real-time counter will reset to 0:00:00 when you insert a cassette.

To reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00 at anytime, press the CLEAR but- ton on the remote control.

Automatic Tracking Adjustment

The VCR continually adjusts tracking to give you the best possible picture quality.With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture by adjusting the tracking manually (see below).

Manual Tracking Adjustment

•Press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the front panel or the CH(annel) 8/9 button on the remote control to remove jitter in a still picture.

•The CH(annel) 8/9 button adjusts tracking during normal tape playback and slow motion playback.

•To return to Automatic Tracking Adjustment during normal tape playback, press the CHANNEL 8/9 buttons on the VCR at the same time.

•The VCR returns to Automatic Tracking Adjustment whenever a tape is inserted.

•If USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears on the screen or if “U:01” appears on the display panel, you may need to adjust the tracking.These messages may appear briefly every seven seconds during tape playback.The messages will appear until you adjust the tracking, reinsert the tape, or clean the video heads. Details are on page 79.

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Contents Model MV5100 User Guide Introduction PositioningFor Customer Use To prevent electrical shock, match wideFeatures Safety Precautions Declaration of ConformityIntroduction Repeat PlayTable of Contents Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlVCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning Replace the battery compartment lidHookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVANT Cable Hookups without a Cable Box cont’dTV OUT Connections Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast SystemRecording/Viewing Any Channel 1Cable signal Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s Antenna in jackRecording One Channel/Watching Another 2RF coaxial cablePress the VCR button, then press the Power button Turning on Your VCRMenu shown below will appear Turn on the TVSAT CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV Power Smartpicture MenuAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select ADD/DELETE CH., then press the OK/STATUS buttonSetting the Clock Manual Clock SettingChannels are set up. Details are on To make corrections, follow stepsDate month and day. Every time you press the Play Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to setDay increments Setting the Clock cont’d Time Zone SelectionManual PBS Channel Selection VOL OK/STATUS MenuAutomatic PBS Channel Selection SAT CBL/DBS VCRPower Smartpicture Daylight-Savings TimeLanguage Selection Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select LANDisplay Panel Front Panel Rear Panel VOLume 8/9 Button Power ButtonTV Button Play 8 ButtonTimer Button Turbo Timer ButtonSAT/CBL/DBS Button ALTernate Channel/SPEED ButtonIf on Screen Mode is set to on or Press the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select onRepeat step 7PQRSTurn on your Cable Box/DBS SAT CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV PowerFind the code for your Playing Playback options and features are on pagesRead and follow the steps below to play a tape VCR records in a preset volume RecordingPress the VCR button Appear on the display panelVOL OK/STATUS Menu Timer VCR SET UP menu will appearVHS Recording VHS ET Recording One Channel/Watching Another VCR light will disappear from the display panelOne-Touch Recording Channels are set up. Details are on pagesStarting an OTR Record Link 1Set the program on the DBS Insert a tape in the VCRChannels Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System Time every week To check your timer recordings, seeIf you forget to turn off the VCR Quick Programming CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV PowerChannels are programmed. Details are on pages Instructions continue on Tape SpeedsCassette type / Playback Time Tape Speed T160 T120 T60Quick Programming cont’d Press the OK/STATUS or Timer button. Program WAS Press the Power button to turn off the VCR. The r lightWill appear on the screen. If Program not Completed Appears, try again from stepTurbo Timer Insert a tape 1into the VCRChecking, Editing, or Clearing Timer Recordings Program ReviewIndicates a Weekly recording Indicates a Daily recordingOr, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear button Program Overlap WarningBe highlighted in red Press the OK/STATUS button to select the programTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoVCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCR Rerecording Tape DuplicationAudio and video cables are not included Pre-recorded tape Audio DubbingAudio-dubbed tape Connecting the Controller Use an RF coaxial cable toOn pages Turn on the Cable Box. Select a channel other thanInstructions continue on GHISetting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box cont’d Wait for a few secondsSetting the Controller to Operate a DBS 7Wait for a few seconds Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’dSAT CBL/DBS TV VCR Receiving a Stereo Broadcast Multi-Channel Television Sound SystemReceiving a Second Audio Program Multi-Channel Television Sound System cont’d Record the program as usual. Details are onHi-Fi Stereo Tape Playback Video Stabilizer Special effects playbackSmartPicture Digital Studio Picture Control Dspc does not work during a Record LinkIndex Search Press the Stop 9 button to cancel a Skip SearchSkip Search Playback Options Forward and Reverse SearchingViewing a Still Picture Viewing a Slow Motion PictureViewing Picture in Slow to Fast Motion LightHow to read the Tape Manager Directory Screen Tape ManagerFind a Title Insert a tape recorded with this VCRTo check memory Check Memory screen appearsTape Manager To Edit Tape Title and/or Program Title Title EditingEntering Character Choice of CategorySorting by Number Tape Manager To Find a Desired ProgramIf no cassette is inserted in the VCR CBL/DBS VCR/TV Sorting by DateSmartpicture CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV Power Smartpicture Sorting by CategoryTape Manager To Find a Blank Space cont’d Tape Manager To Delete Tape from Program Data Delete Tape DataIf you do not want to keep data of a particular tape Delete Program Data Tape Manager To Disable Functions Menu screen appearsWhen Child Lock is activated Child LockCL will blink on the display panel CL will disappear from the display panelBlue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Remote control TimerVolume 8/9 button AutomaticIs a registered trademark