Marantz MV5100 manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your VCR, check the following 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 displayed 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 you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

The VCR has no power.

•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

•Make sure the power is turned on.

•Turn off the Child Lock. Details are on page 74.

A power failure occurred.

•Select a language if prompted to do so. Details are on page 20. Reset the clock if necessary. Details are on pages 14-18.Timer recordings will be restored after the clock and channel settings are restored. If you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature, the time, channels, and timer recordings will be restored automatically after a power failure. Details are on page 43.

The VCR cannot be controlled with the remote control.

• Aim the remote control directly at the VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on page 22.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page 5.

•Press the VCR button, then try the other buttons.

•Turn off the Child Lock. Details are on page 74.

The VCR does not respond normally to the remote control. (For example, the VCR may change channels multiple times when you press the CH(annel) 8 button once.)

•Install new batteries (preferably alkaline) in the remote control.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 38-45.

• Make sure there is a tape in the VCR. Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

•Make sure the VCR power is off.

•Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages 14-18.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording is scheduled to begin.

•If the VCR power is turned off for a timer recording and there isn’t a tape in the VCR, the r and Cassette- Inside lights will blink on the display panel.

•If the record tab on a tape is missing and you turn off the VCR to set a timer recording, the VCR will eject the tape.The r and Cassette-Inside lights will blink on the display panel.

•Noon is 12 p.m.; midnight is 12 a.m.

•If you are using a Cable Box/DBS and are not using the Controller, enter the Cable Box/DBS output channel (03 or 04) at step 3 on page 40, then select the channel to be recorded at the Cable Box/DBS. Leave the Cable Box/DBS on for the timer recording. Details are on page 8.

•Make sure no timer recordings overlap. Details are on page 46.

•You can not choose a DAILY recording if the program occurs on Saturday or Sunday. Details are on pages 39 and 42..

Tape can’t be inserted.

•Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT but- ton on the remote control.

• Gently push the center of the tape as you put it in the VCR. Never force a tape into the VCR.

•If the power is off and a timer recording is set, you can not insert a tape that is missing its record tab.

Tape can’t be removed.

•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.

•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes.This is normal.

The quick play mechanism enables the tape mechanism to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one sec-

 

ond.

There is no playback picture, or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks.

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Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 6-9.

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Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. Details are on pages 22 and 25.

•Make sure channel 3 or 4 is properly adjusted at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 76.

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Contents Model MV5100 User Guide For Customer Use IntroductionPositioning To prevent electrical shock, match wideIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of Conformity Repeat PlayTable of Contents VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Replace the battery compartment lidHookups without a Cable Box Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVHookups without a Cable Box cont’d ANT CableTV OUT Hookups with a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Recording One Channel/Watching Another 1Cable signalConnect a Cable signal to the VCR’s Antenna in jack 2RF coaxial cableMenu shown below will appear Press the VCR button, then press the Power buttonTurning on Your VCR Turn on the TVSAT CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV Power Smartpicture MenuAutomatic Channel Setup Press the VCR button, then press the Menu buttonPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button to select Automatic Channel Setup cont’dAdding/Deleting Channels ADD/DELETE CH., then press the OK/STATUS buttonChannels are set up. Details are on Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting To make corrections, follow stepsPress the Play 8 or Stop 9 button repeatedly to set Date month and day. Every time you press the PlayDay 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 TV Button VOLume 8/9 ButtonPower Button Play 8 ButtonSAT/CBL/DBS Button Timer ButtonTurbo Timer 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 7PQRSSAT CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV Power Turn on your Cable Box/DBSFind the code for your Playback options and features are on pages PlayingRead and follow the steps below to play a tape Press the VCR button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording Appear on the display panelVCR SET UP menu will appear VOL OK/STATUS Menu TimerVHS Recording VHS ET Recording One Channel/Watching Another VCR light will disappear from the display panelChannels are set up. Details are on pages One-Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Record Link 1Set the program on the DBS Insert a tape in the VCRSetting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System ChannelsCall Letters Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System cont’d Timer Recording with the VCR Plus+ Programming System To check your timer recordings, see Time every weekIf you forget to turn off the VCR CBL/DBS VCR VCR/TV Power Quick ProgrammingChannels are programmed. Details are on pages Cassette type / Playback Time Instructions continue onTape Speeds Tape Speed T160 T120 T60Quick Programming cont’d Will appear on the screen. If Program not Completed Press the OK/STATUS or Timer button. Program WASPress the Power button to turn off the VCR. The r light Appears, try again from stepTurbo Timer Insert a tape 1into the VCRIndicates a Weekly recording Checking, Editing, or Clearing Timer RecordingsProgram Review Indicates a Daily recordingBe highlighted in red Or, to cancel the timer recording, press the Clear buttonProgram Overlap Warning Press the OK/STATUS button to select the programTimer Recording Speed Setting Follow the steps below to set Timer REC Speed to AutoRerecording Tape Duplication VCR 1 will play your tape. Insert a prerecorded tape in VCRAudio and video cables are not included Audio Dubbing Pre-recorded tapeAudio-dubbed tape Connecting the Controller Use an RF coaxial cable toInstructions continue on On pagesTurn on the Cable Box. Select a channel other than GHISetting the Controller to Operate a Cable Box cont’d Wait for a few secondsSetting the Controller to Operate a DBS Setting the Controller to Operate a DBS cont’d 7Wait for a few secondsSAT CBL/DBS TV VCR Multi-Channel Television Sound System Receiving a Stereo BroadcastReceiving 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 LinkPress the Stop 9 button to cancel a Skip Search Index SearchSkip Search Viewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching Viewing a Slow Motion PictureViewing Picture in Slow to Fast Motion LightFind a Title How to read the Tape Manager Directory ScreenTape Manager 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 CategoryTape Manager To Find a Desired Program Sorting by NumberIf no cassette is inserted in the VCR Sorting by Date CBL/DBS VCR/TVSmartpicture CBL/DBS TV VCR VCR/TV Power Smartpicture Sorting by CategoryTape Manager To Find a Blank Space cont’d If you do not want to keep data of a particular tape Tape Manager To Delete Tape from Program DataDelete Tape Data Delete Program DataTape Manager To Disable Functions Menu screen appearsCL will blink on the display panel When Child Lock is activatedChild Lock CL will disappear from the display panel Blue Background Automatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Volume 8/9 button Remote controlTimer AutomaticIs a registered trademark
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