Magnavox VRU344AT manual Hooking Up Your VCR, Timer Recording, Power Failure, Line Input

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Hooking Up Your VCR

If the reception on all channels is poor, you may need to tune your TV set again.

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Timer Recording

! • It is best to finish programming a timer

:recording at least five minutes before

:the recording is scheduled to begin.

:• If, after programming a timer record-

:ing, you turn the VCR power off with-

:out putting a tape in the VCR, the

:Timer light will blink.

• • If the record tab on a tape is missing,

:the VCR will eject the tape. The Timer

ilight will blink.

!• 12 PM is noon; 12 AM is midnight.

Power Failure

:Timer recordings may be lost if the

:power fails for more than one minute.

:When you use the VCR with the auto

:clock function set to OFF, the clock set-

:ting may be lost. Follow the steps on

:page 10.

Line Input

If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (A/V IN will appear on your TV screen briefly), press the CHANNEL

(Up/Down) buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.

Daylight-Saving Time

When automatic Daylight-Saving Time is set, the clock time will change automati- cally as follows: on the first Sunday in April, from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM; on the last Sunday in October, from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM.

During the April time change, a timer recording programmed to start between 2:00 AM and 2:59 AM will not record. A timer recording programmed to end between 2:00 AM and 2:59 AM will end when the clock moves forward (2:00 AM).

During the October time change, a

recording cannot be started between the second 1:00 AM and 1:59 AM.

i Satellite Hookups

: • Watching one TV channel while

"recording another may not be possible

if you have a satellite hookup.

:° You may have to set your TV to chan-

" nel 3 or 4, then make your channel

:selections at the satellite converter box. ! • With many satellite hookups, if you use

:accessory audio and video cables to

:connect your VCR to your TV, you will

:have to put your VCR in Line Input

:mode. To enter Line Input mode, press

" 0, 0. A/V IN will appear on your TV

:screen briefly.

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VRU344AT specifications

The Magnavox VRU344AT is a versatile and user-friendly DVD recorder that combines modern technology with classic functionality. This device is an excellent choice for those looking to digitize their favorite TV shows or movies onto DVD, providing an easy solution for home entertainment.

One of the standout features of the VRU344AT is its ability to record from various sources. Users can connect the DVD recorder to their cable or satellite box, video camcorders, or even VHS players, allowing for seamless recordings of high-quality content. The device supports a wide range of formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+R, ensuring compatibility with most existing DVD players.

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