Magnavox MVR630MG, MVR430MG owner manual Helpful Hints

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If you are having problems with your product, check this 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 appears 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.

No power

•Connect the power plug completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

•Turn on the power.

Power Failure

•The VCR may lose timer recordings, the clock and channel settings, and the language selection if the power fails. Follow the steps on pages 11 and 15 to reset the language, channels, and clock. Then, see pages 28-30 to reprogram your timer recordings.

The VCR will not record a TV program.

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 6-10.

•Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 5.

•Check the TV/VCR position. Details are on page 22.

•Check the CH3/CH4 switch. Details are on pages 6-9.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure you set the recording start and stop times correctly. Details are on pages 28-31.

•Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab (page 5). If, after programming a timer recording, you turn off the VCR power without 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 light will blink.

•Make sure the VCR power is off.

•Make sure you have set the clock correctly. Details are on page 15.

•The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if the power fails.

•If you have a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System, you will program timer recordings differently. Details are on page 8.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before the recording should begin.

•12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

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

•Make sure the TV is on the same channel as the VCR’s CH3/CH4 switch.

•Make sure the VCR is in VCR position. (The VCR/TV light will appear on the display panel.)

•Adjust channel 03 or 04 at the TV.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 37.

•TVs that are too close to the VCR can cause interference during tape playback. Move the VCR away from the TV.

The remote control will not operate the VCR.

•Make sure the VCR/TV light appears on the display panel. If it does not, press the VCR/TV button once.

•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.

The Number buttons won’t work for channels above 69.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. If you are using an antenna (not a cable signal), you may only select channels 2-69. Details are on page 18.

You cannot watch TV programs normally.

•Put the VCR in TV position, then change channels at the TV. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR/TV light disappears from the display panel. Details are on page 22.)

•Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if applicable). Details are on pages 6-10.

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Contents MVR430MG/MVR630MG VCR Warranty Verification Dear Magnavox product ownerTable of Contents Introduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityBattery Safety Before Using Your VCRPutting Batteries in the Remote Control VCR maintenanceHookups Without a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVCH3 CH4 Hookups With a Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System ConnectionsRecording/Viewing Any Channel Signal RF coaxial cable TV’s Antenna Connect a Cable signal to the VCR’s ANTenna in JackRecording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups with a Stereo TV MVR630MGCorrectly. Details are on pages Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appearAutomatic Channel Setup Press the Menu buttonMVR630MG only Automatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsReviewing Memorized Channels Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exitButton Setting the ClockVCR may lose the clock setting if the power fails Enter a 0 before a single-digit numberDaylight-Savings Time Language Selection Press the STATUS/EXIT buttonRemote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d CHannel o/p ButtonIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFIf you select Status OFF VCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Read and follow the steps below to play a tape Other playback options and features are on pagesPlaying 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCRTo stop recording, press the STOP/p button VCR records in a preset volumeRecording For recording options, see pagesPosition. The VCR/TV light will appear on the VCR display Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherPress the VCR/TV button to put the VCR in VCR Panel againTurn itself off When the OTR finishes, the VCR shuts itself offOne-Touch Recording Ton onceDo each step within 60 seconds of the previous step Timer RecordingSet the clock. Details are on DailyTimer Recording cont’d Instructions continue onCassette type/Playback Time This timeTape Speeds Tape Speed T160 T120 T60Checking or Cancelling Timer Recordings VCR 1 will play your tape. Put a prerecorded tape Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake the connections shown above VCRRepeat Play Real-Time Counter Memory Press the PLAY/o button to watch the tapeTime Search Press the Time Search buttonSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Or Receiver Understanding On-Screen DisplaysMonitor Monaural SoundMulti-Channel Television Sound System MVR630MG only cont’d Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System MVR630MG only Please see additional notes onBlue Background Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at Shipping charges to return defective productProduct sold AS is or Renewed English or Spanish SpeakingGlossary / Specifications SpecificationsGlossary Remote control PowerTimer Record Audio in/out jacksSupplied Accessories
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