Magnavox MC09D1MG owner manual Helpful Hints cont’d

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The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu.

•Use the buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to access the menu. You cannot enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 18.

TV/VCR has no power.

•Connect the power plug to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely. Or, plug the car battery cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

TV/VCR does not have a picture.

•Adjust the antenna. Details are on pages six-seven.

•Adjust the TV/VCR picture controls. Details are on page 21.

•Select an active channel.

TV/VCR has poor sound or no sound.

•Adjust the volume or press the MUTE button to restore the volume.

Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 37.

•Use the Rental feature. Details are on page 32.

•If moisture has accumulated in your TV/VCR, keep the power on for at least two hours, but do not try to play a tape. Details are on page 38.

Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.

•Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages five and 18.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the TV/VCR.

•Inspect and replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page five.

Number buttons will not select channels above 69.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, press the +100 button, then the Number buttons for the last two digits. Details are on page eight.

•If you are using an antenna and do not have Cable TV service, only channels 2-69 will be available. Details are on pages eight and 10-11.

You cannot insert a tape into the TV/VCR.

•Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you.

•Make sure a tape isn’t already in the TV/VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.

•Gently push on the center of the tape. Never force a tape into the TV/VCR.

•If you have set a timer recording and the TV/VCR power is off, the TV/VCR will eject the tape if the record tab is missing.

You cannot remove the tape from the TV/VCR.

•Make sure the power plug is completely connected to an AC (alternating current) outlet. Or, make sure the car battery cord is completely connected to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

•If a timer recording is programmed, turn on the TV/VCR power, then eject the tape. Be sure to insert a tape and turn off the TV/VCR power for the timer recording.

•Unplug the TV/VCR power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER button on the TV/VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR three to five times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need an authorized servicer to remove the tape.

TV/VCR ejects the tape when you try to start a recording.

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

The cylinder rotates when tape playback is stopped.

•To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The quick play mechanism switches the tape mechanism from Stop to Play in just one second.

Automatic clock setting won’t work.

•Disconnect the car battery cord from the DC 13.2V jack. Instead, connect the AC power cord to the AC 120V jack on the TV/VCR and to an AC power outlet to supply standard electrical power. Details are on pages six-seven.

•Make sure channels are set and you have connected an antenna or Cable TV signal. Details are on pages eight and 10.

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Contents MC09D1MG For Customer Use Dear Magnavox product ownerDeclaration of Conformity FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents TV/VCR Maintenance Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlBattery Safety Using the Remote ControlHook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown Hooking Up the TV/VCRBefore you turn on the TV/VCR, go to page eight To Cigarette Lighter Fuse ReplacementCar battery cord Mobile ConnectionsSetting TV Channels for the First Time Remove the menu Press MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select LanguageResetting TV Channels With CHannel Adding/Deleting ChannelsChannels are set. Details are on pages eight Setting the ClockAuto Clock Setting Before you begin, make sureSetting the Clock cont’d Manual Clock Setting Setting the Clock cont’dManual Clock SET Month DAY Daylight-Savings Time Setting Clock Auto Clock Auto Clock CH Manual Clock SETREW/ rewind Button Power ButtonReset Button PLAY/ ButtonFront Panel AC 120V Jack Rear PanelANTenna Jack DC 13.2V JackOn-Screen Status Displays Power fails Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to adjust the con- trolInsert a tape in the TV/VCR PlayingViewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPRecording Tape SpeedsRecording options are on pages To stop an OTR, press STOP/p Recording stops when 000 is reachedOne-Touch Recording Display Recording length PressesFor a one-time recording, press PLAY/ until Timer RecordingTion. Then, press F.FWD/B Number appears. Example CH61 Then pressMinute appears. Example 850PM Press Press PLAY/ or STOP/ until the desired endHour appears. Example 830PM Then, press FWD/BCancelling Timer Recordings Timer Recording cont’dExtending a Timer Recording Correcting a Timer RecordingTimer Recording Auto Return Select USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/ BPress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to Rerecording Tape Duplication ALL or Blank appears Repeat PlayPress PLAY/ or STOP/ to select Repeat Press F.FWD/B or REW/s repeatedly untilRental Playback To Cancel Rental PlaybackZero Return Time Search Insert a tape Press Time SearchThis function will not operate dur Ing recording Sleep Timer Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until Sleep TimerPress Menu to exit the Sleep Timer setting Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select TV or Wake Up TimerBefore you begin Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select TV/TAPEAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Specifications Renewed Index Supplied Accessories
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