Magnavox MSD804 Installation Location Maintenance, Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

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Installation Location

 

Maintenance

 

 

 

Precautions

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 sub- ject 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.

If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

Do not put your fingers or objects into the DVD/VCR cassette holder.

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 this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public perfor- mance and lending of discs are prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protection tech- nology 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.

Symbol Used in This Manual

The following symbols appear in some head- ings and notes in this manual.

VCR

:Description refers to playback or recording of video cassette tapes.

DVD-V

: Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs.

CD

: Description refers to playback of Audio CDs.

MP3

: Description refers to playback of MP3 files.

SERVICING

¡Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on page 23 before return the product.

¡When this unit become inoperative, do not try to cor- rect the problem by yourself. There are no user-ser- viceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug, and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.

CLEANING THE CABINET

¡Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild deter- gent solution. Do not use a solution containing alco- hol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

¡When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

¡Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercial- ly available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

¡If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “TROU- BLESHOOTING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

¡Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

¡Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

¡Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

¡Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accu- mulated on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your DVD/VCR may need to be cleaned.

1.Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur- chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help line mentioned on the front page

to locate an Authorized Service Center.

NOTES:

¡Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

¡Clean video heads only when problems occur.

Note to CATV system installer

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade- marks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents Supplied Accessory Table of ContentsFunctions Basic TV ConnectionLaser Safety PrecautionsMake your contribution to the environment Important Safeguards Installation Location Maintenance Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and FireMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightConnections Setup About the Video Cassettes and DiscsHint Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box Connection to an Audio SystemDigital audio input jack AnalogFront & Rear Terminals Connection to a TVMethod Remote Control About the Remote Control and Front PanelInstalling the Batteries for the Remote Control VCR/DVD Switching Able disc is installedFront Panel Display Lights up during a recordingClock Set Up Preset for UseTurn on the unit for the first time Recording & OTR One Touch Recording VCR Functions PlaybackOther Operations Recording Features Timer RecordingTo Check, Correct, or Cancel a Timer Program On-Screen OperationsHint for Timer Recording Press the Speed button on the remote controlCopying a Video Tape Recording speed SP/SLPSpecial Features Hint for Timer Search & Index SearchTime Search Index SearchDVD Functions Playback MP3 Playback On-Screen DisplayMarker Setup Search FunctionRepeat / Random / Programmed Playback Repeat PlaybackRepeat A-B Playback Random PlaybackSpecial Settings DVD Set Up DVD Quick Setup MenuLanguage Setting Custom MenuDisplay Setting Audio SettingSee Hint to the right Minutes of no useTo Change the Password for Parental Controls Parental SettingIf you have set a password already Parental LevelsTo switch the mode Information Troubleshooting GuideTry other DVD features Limited Warranty SpecificationsLanguage List Español Mando a distancia Quick Use Guide YesVCR Playback DVD/CD Playback 1VMN20107 / H9670UDAble are set to the correct channel If channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting, see RF

MSD804 specifications

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