Magnavox MC13D1MG, MC19D1MG 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 power shuts off after 15 minutes.

•To save energy, the TV/VCR will shut itself off after 15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving a broadcast signal (for example, a station that has gone off the air for the night). This is normal.

TV/VCR does not have a picture.

•Adjust the antenna. Details are on page six.

•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.

•Press the MUTE button to restore the volume.

Tape playback is poor or tape is destroyed.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 41.

•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 42.

TV/VCR does not display closed captions.

•Make sure closed captioning is available for the program. Refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper.

Remote control does not operate TV/VCR.

•Aim the remote control directly at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor. Details are on pages 5 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 5.

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.

•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 to have an authorized servicer 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.

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Contents MC13D1MG/MC19D1MG For Customer Use Dear Magnavox product ownerModel No Serial No Declaration of Conformity FeaturesSafety Precautions IntroductionTable of Contents TV/VCR Maintenance Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlBattery Safety Using the Remote ControlRod Antenna Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownHooking Up the TV/VCR RF coaxial cable Not suppliedAudio and video cables are not supplied Hooking Up the TV/VCR cont’dCrooked Pin Straight Pin Press Power to turn on the TV/VCR Setting TV Channels for the First TimePress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select Language Selecting a Menu 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 REW/ rewind Button Power ButtonReset Button PLAY/ ButtonFront Panel Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on page six AC Power CordRear Panel ANTenna JackWhen Closed Captions are on details are on When Closed Captions are OFF details are onOn-Screen Status Displays Power fails Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to adjust the con- trolFollow the steps below to play a tape PlayingInsert a tape in the TV/VCR Viewing a Still Picture Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPRecording options are on pages RecordingTape Speeds HrsTo 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 RecordingPress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to Timer Recording Auto ReturnSelect USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/ B Repeat steps 1-2, but select OFF at using F.FWD/B or REW/sRerecording Tape Duplication TV/VCR is now in Line Input or Auxiliary modeALL 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 This function will not operate dur Ing recording Or, to cancel the time search before it finishes, pressTime Search Insert a tape Press Time SearchPress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select Caption Closed CaptionViolence Sexual situations Language Inappropriate dialogue Setting V-ChipTV Rating Settings TV Rating ExplanationsPress PLAY/ or STOP/ to select a rating Setting V-Chip cont’dWhen you select TV-Y7 When you select TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MAMpaa Rating Explanations Mpaa Rating SettingsPress SLEEP/WAKE UP until Sleep Timer 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 Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyMagnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Power Deleting SetupMenu Table of contents Tape Front panel button access DuplicationSupplied Accessories
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