Magnavox MC194DMG 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 is 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 the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representa- tives will be happy to assist you.

Location

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following:

•Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.

•Avoid dusty or humid places.

•Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the TV/VCR. Do not place the TV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.

•Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

•Do not place the TV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.

•Do not move the TV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV/VCR from the AC (alternating current) wall out- let. Grasp it by the plug.

•If you spill water on the TV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR to an autho- rized service center.

•Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette compartment.

•Do not place anything on top of the TV/VCR.

Dew Warning (Moisture Condensation)

•Moisture may condense inside the unit when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or when the humidity is high. There is no warning that moisture is in your TV/VCR. Playing a tape in a TV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated could damage the tape and the TV/VCR. If you sus- pect moisture inside the TV/VCR, keep the TV/VCR power on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours. This will allow the TV/VCR to dry.

TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Set the recording start and stop times correctly. Details are on pages 26-28.Midnight is 12 a.m. Noon is 12 p.m.

•Make sure the TV/VCR power is off.

•Set the clock. Details are on pages 12-15.

•Put a tape in the TV/VCR. The tape must have a record tab.

•With ShowGuard, you don’t have to worry about losing your timer recordings. If the power fails, timer recordings will be restored when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself automatically if you are using AUTO CLOCK. Details are on pages 12-13.If you are not using AUTO CLOCK, reset the clock manually. Details are on pages 14-15.) The timer recording will not occur only if it was scheduled to take place during the power failure.

TV/VCR will not record.

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

•Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet. Details are on page seven.

•Check your hookups. Details are on pages six-seven.

•Set up the channels. Details are on pages eight and 10.

Channel reception is poor.

•Check connections, then set up the channels again. Details are on pages eight and 10.

TV/VCR has no power.

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

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Contents MC194DMG Dear Magnavox product owner For Customer UseModel No Serial No Introduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Before Using the TV/VCR RF coaxial cable Not supplied Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownHooking Up the TV/VCR Rod AntennaCrooked Pin AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks on VCRBent pin Cable PlugSetting TV Channels for the First Time Press Power to turn on the TV/VCRSelecting a Menu Language Press MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select LanguageResetting TV Channels Channel SET UP ADD / Delete CH TV Auto PresetAdding/Deleting Channels Press Menu to remove the menuSetting the Clock Auto Clock SettingBefore you begin, make sure Setting the Clock cont’d Manual Clock Setting Manual Clock SET Month DAY Daylight-Savings Time Remote Control Buttons Front Panel Antenna Hole AC Power CordRear Panel ANTenna JackWhen Closed Captions are OFF details are on When Closed Captions are on details are onOn-Screen Status Displays Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to adjust the con- trol Playing Follow the steps below to play a tapeInsert a tape in the TV/VCR Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureTo stop recording, press Stop Five in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. Or, ifRecording Tape SpeedsOne-Touch Recording Display Recording length PressesTion. Then, press F.FWD/B Timer RecordingTape is in the TV/VCR Number appears. Example CH61 Then pressTimer Recording cont’d Cancelling Timer Recordings Extending a Timer RecordingCorrecting a Timer Recording To cancel a timer recording that is in progressPress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to Timer Recording Auto ReturnSelect USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/ B Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select AutoTV/VCR is now in Line Input or Auxiliary mode Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress F.FWD/B or REW/s repeatedly until Repeat PlayPress PLAY/ or STOP/ to select Repeat ALL or Blank appearsTo Cancel Rental Playback Rental PlaybackZero Return Time Search, Index Search Time SearchIndex Search Closed Caption Press MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select CaptionTV Rating Explanations Setting V-ChipTV Rating Settings Violence Sexual situations Language Inappropriate dialogueWhen you select TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA Setting V-Chip cont’dWhen you select TV-Y7 Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select a ratingMpaa Rating Settings Mpaa Rating ExplanationsSleep Timer Press Menu to exit the Sleep Timer settingBefore you begin Wake Up TimerSet, you will not be able to set the Wake Up Timer Tape playback at the specified timeAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Specifications Limited Warranty Model # Serial #Power Front panel button accessTable of contents 36-37 Wake up timerSupplied Accessories
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