Magnavox MSC455 owner manual Precautions, Specifications

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4. Precautions

Precautions

Troubleshooting Guide

Install Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

Install the unit in a horizontal and sta- ble position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.

Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

FCC Warning

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equip- ment if an unauthorized change or modi- fication is made.

Important Copyright Information

Unauthorized recording or use of broad- cast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unau- thorized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copy- right owners.

A Note about Recycling

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accor- dance with your local regulations con- cerning chemical wastes.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as pos- sible.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

If this unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check this unit consulting the following checklist.

PROBLEM

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power.

• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

 

• Make sure the power is turned on.

 

 

Timer recording is impossible.

• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.

 

• Make sure the power is off.

 

• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.

 

 

Cannot go into Recording mode.

• Make sure the tape has a record tab. If needed, cover the hole with

 

adhesive tape.

 

 

 

Playback picture is partially noisy.

• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing

 

[CHANNEL

].

Cannot view a tape but the audio

• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “Auto Head Cleaning” on

is OK.

page 8.

 

 

• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.

 

 

No or poor playback picture.

• Change the RF output channel to CH4. Then select the same

 

channel on the TV.

 

 

• Fine tune your TV.

 

 

 

TV programs cannot be seen nor-

Re-check the ANT-IN and ANT-OUT connections. See page 1.

mally.

• Press [VCR/TV] on the remote control so that the VCR/TV indicator

 

on the unit disappears.

No operation from the infrared

• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.

Remote Control.

• Check batteries in remote control.

Video or color fades in and out when

• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy

making a copy of a video tape.

guard protection.

 

Specifications

Video Heads :

Four Heads

Power requirement : 120V, 60Hz

Operating temperature : 41°F~104°F

Power consumption : 14 Watts

 

(5°C~40°C)

Dimensions :

W

14-3/16" (360mm)

Converter output :

VHF Channel 3 or 4

 

H

3-5/8" (92mm)

 

 

 

D

8-9/16" (216mm)

 

 

Weight :

4.0 lbs. (1.8 Kg.)

 

 

 

(approx.)

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.

You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. Contact your council for details.

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Contents Before Using Your VCR Replacement Parts- When replacement parts Damage Requiring Service- Unplug this videoObject and Liquid Entry- Never push objects To Preset the Channel Again Preparation for UseTo Select a Channel To Change the On-Screen LanguagePrecautions PrecautionsSpecifications Playback Other Operations On-Screen OperationsRecording Features Timer RecordingHints for Timer Recording To cancel a Timer Recording that is in progressSpecial Features Index SearchTime Search Auto RepeatMaintenance InformationAccessoires fournis Installation des piles pour la TélécommandeChaîne de sortie RF Bornes avant et arrièreLemplacement du limiteur de tension, du Dalimentation Les câbles dalimentationRisque pas de marcher dessus, et quils soient Les câbles sortent des appareilsPréparation pour utilisation Première mise sous tension de l’appareilRéglage de l’horloge Pour sélectionner une chaînePrécautions PrécautionsCaractéristiques techniques Lecture normale Autres opérations Opérations sur l’écranProcédures pour un enregistrement Enregistrement avec minuterieConseils pour l’enregistrement avec minuterie Copie d’une vidéocassetteFonctions spéciales Recherche par indexRecherche horaire Répétition automatiqueInformations EntretienRéparations Nettoyage du boîtier