Precautions, Troubleshooting Guide | Magnavox CMWV405 guide

4. Precautions

Precautions

Install Location

For safety and optimum performance of this unit:

•Install the unit in a horizontal and stable 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 accord- ance with your local regulations concern- ing 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.

Troubleshooting Guide

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	• Re-check the ANT-IN and ANT-OUT connections. See page 1.
normally.	• 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
making a copy of a video tape.	copy 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.)

•Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and legal obligation.

•If there is a discrepancy between languages, the default language will be English.

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.