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Tape cannot be inserted.

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

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Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing STOP/EJECT on the VCR or EJECT on the remote.

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Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.

•If a timer recording is set and the VCR power is off, the VCR will not accept a tape that does not have a record tab.You may only insert a tape with the record tab intact.

The tape ejects if you press REC or turn off the VCR for a timer recording.

•Make sure the tape has a record tab. See page five.

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

• Set the TV to channel 3 or 4. See page seven. Adjust channel 3 or 4 at the TV.

•If you used audio and video cables to connect the VCR to the TV as shown on page 10, select the Video In channel at the TV.

• Set the VCR to VCR position. (The green VCR/TV light will appear. If it does not, press VCR/TV once.)

•Adjust the tracking. See page 38.

•TVs placed too close to the VCR can cause interference during play. Move the VCR away from the TV.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Press VCR/TV to put the VCR in TV position. (The VCR/TV light will disappear.)

•Check the connections between the VCR,TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite. See pages 6-10.

The reception on all channels is poor.

•You may need to tune your TV again.

Line Input

•If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (LineIn Rear (L1) or LineIn Front (L2) will appear on your TV

briefly), use CH

or the Number buttons to select another channel.

The picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.

•Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of copyright owners.This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels. Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear.Tapes of copyright protected pro- grams may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may fluctuate.Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.

This VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound (MVR650MG/17 only)

•During play, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking.This is normal.

•When connecting the VCR to a stereo TV, you only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to connect the VCR’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s AUDIO IN jacks. Put the TV in Line Input mode.Your TV may refer to this as an Audio/Video In channel, or A/V In, External In,Auxiliary In, etc. Such channels are usually located near channel zero (0). Or, your TV remote may have a button or switch that selects different Video or Auxiliary channels. See your TV manual for details.

When you make this connection, the stereo light on the TV might not glow. But, if the VCR status display indi- cates you are receiving a stereo signal, you are.This is normal.

•Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play in Hi-Fi audio.Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in monau- ral audio.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder MVR440MG/17 MVR450MG/17 MVR650MG/17Dear Magnavox product owner Warranty VerificationIntroduction FeaturesPackage contents Safety PrecautionsTable of Contents VCR maintenance Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlHookups No Cable Box/Satellite Disconnect the antenna or Cable TV signal from your TVANT Hookups No Cable Box/Satellite cont’dVCR to the Cable Box/Satellite output channel Hookups with Cable Box/SatelliteConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelRecording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups with Cable Box/Satellite cont’dMVR650MG/17 Hookups with a Stereo TVMVR440MG/17, MVR450MG/17 Output channel of the VCR see page seven. If you Press F.FWD. Auto SET UP will appear on the screenTurning on Your VCR Turn on the TV. Set it to the same channel as the RFPress Play or Stop repeatedly to select Auto SET Automatic Channel SetupPress Menu until Menu appears MVR650MG/17 onlyAdding/Deleting Channels Automatic Channel Setup cont’dSetting the Clock Setting the Clock cont’d Press Play or Stop to select ENGLISH, Fran Language SelectionPress Clear to remove the menu On-Screen Status Displays OFF mode Press Status once. Count modePress Status once Clock mode Press Status once OFF modeRemote Control Speed Button Remote Control cont’dPress to reset the real-time counter to zero. See Press to add or delete channel numbers. SeeMVR650MG/17 Display PanelFront Panel Rear Panel Read and follow the steps below to play a tape PlayingPress REW to rewind the tape Press Eject to remove the tape Press Stop to stop recording RecordingSpeed One-Touch RecordingPress Menu until Menu appears. Press Play or Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Helpful Hint Cancelling a Timer Recording Correcting a Timer Recording To stop recording, press Stop Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherMake the connections shown above Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress Play or Stop repeatedly to select Auto Repeat PlayViewing a Still Picture To release Slow mode and return to normal play, pressSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse SearchingReal-Time Counter Memory Time Search Press Search Mode until Time Search appearsUntil the number of programs that you want to skip Press Search Mode until Index Search appearsIndex Search Within 30 seconds, press Play or Stop repeatedlyTape Eject Automatic Playback FeaturesAutomatic Playback Automatic Rewind, Eject, OffOr Receiver MTS Broadcast Stereo MVR650MG/17Understanding On-Screen Displays MonitorBeside your selection MTS Broadcast Stereo MVR650MG/17 cont’dFor more hints, see Press Play or Stop repeatedly to select AudioHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Cable Box/Satellite Output Channel Channel 3 or GlossarySpecifications English or Spanish Speaking Shipping charges to return defective productProduct sold AS is or Renewed Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center atIndex

MVR440MG/17, MVR650MG/17, MVR450MG/17 specifications

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