Magnavox VR201BMG owner manual On-Screen Status Displays, Status Display example only

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20 On-Screen Status Displays

A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below.

If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY ON:

Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button, the status display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds, only the counter will remain on the screen. You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove it. Portions of the status display also may appear when you press other function buttons.

If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY OFF:

Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button, the status display will appear for five seconds. Portions of the status display also may appear when you press other function buttons.

If you select STATUS OFF:

The status display will not appear when you press function buttons. You must press the STATUS/EXIT button to see the status display.

1

Press the MENU button.

Status Display (example only)

Current status

of tape

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

12:00 AM

 

 

CH10

SLP

M 1:23:45

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

Tape Counter

Speed and

Counter

Memory

2

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select VCR SET UP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

3

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select ON SCREEN MODE, then press the F.FWD/B button.

4

Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select STATUS, then press the F.FWD/B button so that OFF (or ON) appears beside STATUS.

SELECT op CHOOSE B

STATUS

[ON]

COUNTER ONLY

[OFF]

TO END PUSH EXIT

5

If you set STATUS to OFF, go to step 6. If you set STA- TUS to ON, press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select COUNTER ONLY, then press the F.FWD/B button so that OFF (or ON) appears beside it.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button.

Helpful Hints

You may not access a status display when viewing a still picture or dur- ing forward or reverse searching.

The status display may not appear if a weak channel is selected and BLUE BACKGROUND is set to OFF. Details are on page 13.

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Contents VCR Warranty Verification For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Before Using Your VCR Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlVCR maintenance Replace the battery compartment lidHookups Without a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast System Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TVCH3 CH4 Plug in the TV and the VCRCable Signal RF coaxial Hookups With a Cable Box / Direct Broadcast SystemConnections Recording/Viewing Any ChannelTV’s Antenna Cable SignalRecording One Channel/Watching Another Hookups With a Stereo TV Press the Menu button. The display shown below will appear Turning on Your VCR2Turn on the TV Automatic Channel Setup Press the Menu buttonAutomatic Channel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress the Menu button Press the STATUS/EXIT buttonReviewing Memorized Channels Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice to exitEnter a 0 before a single-digit number Follow the steps below to set your VCR’s clock. Make sureYou make each entry within 60 seconds of the previous entry Daylight-Savings Time Language Selection Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons cont’d Clear ButtonPAUSE/STILL Button Channel o/p ButtonsOn-Screen Status Displays Status Display example onlyIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on If you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFFVCR Display Panel Front Panel Rear Panel Other playback options and features are on pages PlayingVHS Quasi Play Back Sqpb Read and follow the steps below to play a tapeVCR will record in a preset vol- ume RecordingInsert a tape with its record tab intact in the VCR 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the VCRRecording One Channel/Watching Another One-Touch Recording Timer Recording ExampleTimer Recording cont’d Instructions continue onPress the STATUS/EXIT button. Program WAS COM Tape SpeedsChecking or Cancelling Timer Recordings Rerecording Tape Duplication RF coaxial cablePress the F.FWD/B button so that on appears beside Repeat PlayPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select Real-Time Counter Memory SLPSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orHelpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Renewed Index Page Supplied Accessories

VR201BMG specifications

The Magnavox VR201BMG is a noteworthy model in the realm of VHS players, showcasing the brand’s commitment to delivering quality home entertainment solutions. Designed with the user in mind, the VR201BMG offers a range of features that cater to both casual viewers and serious home theater enthusiasts.

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