Magnavox MC132DMG, MC192DMG 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 representa- tive will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives 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 32-35.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 12-17.

•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 14-17.If you are not using AUTO CLOCK, reset the clock manually. Details are on pages 12-13.) The timer recording will not occur only if it was scheduled to take place during the power failure.

•Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Details are on page 36.

TV/VCR will not record.

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

•Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is OFF. Details are on page 36.

•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 page 10.

Channel reception is poor.

•Check connections, then set up the channels again. Details are on page 10.

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Contents MC132DMG/MC192DMG Dear Magnavox product owner For Customer UseModel No Serial No Introduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlBattery Safety TV/VCR MaintenanceRF coaxial cable Not supplied Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownHooking Up the TV/VCR Rod AntennaHooking Up the TV/VCR cont’d Audio and video cables are not suppliedCrooked Pin Straight Pin Turning On the TV/VCR Press the Power button. The TV/VCR willYou cannot set up channels if you are using a Cable Box Select another channelPress the Menu button Language SelectionPress the Menu button Press the STATUS/EXIT but TonAutomatic Channel Setup Wait for the TV/VCR to set up channelsLine Input mode Press the CHannel o/p buttons or Adding/Deleting ChannelsSteps Repeat steps 3-4 to add or delete other channelsCable Box users must set the clock manually Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting Channels are set. Details are onSetting the Clock cont’d PM, press 09, 30Buttons for the year. For example, for July Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ but- 1,4 Ton to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, pressAutomatic PBS Channel Selection FWD/B buttonNOW Searching flashes on the TV/VCR screen Wait for the TV/VCR to find the timeManual PBS Channel Selection Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station Daylight-Savings Time Time Zone Clock is OFFFront Panel Details are on page six ANTenna Jack AC Power CordRear Panel To the TV/VCRRemote Control Buttons STOP/ Button Clear ButtonSTATUS/EXIT Button ALT. CH Alternate Channel ButtonPress the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ but Refer to the chart onWhen you finish, press the STATUS/EXIT but- ton Menus on page 25 will disapMore brilliant Adjusting the Picture Controls cont’dDecrease Increase Decreased brightnessIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only on On-Screen Status DisplaysIf you select Status ON, then select Counter only OFF If you select Status OFFReminder Playing Follow the steps below to play a tapeHrs Read and follow the steps below to record a TV programTo stop recording, press the STOP/ button Tape Speeds Recording options are on pagesTV/VCR will turn off at the end of the OTR One-Touch RecordingTape is in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact Ton on the TV/VCR to stopTV/VCR is now in Line Input mode Rerecording Tape DuplicationTimer Recording DailyDetails are on Follow the instructions in to set Recording’s stop time. AM or PM will be setAutomatically Timer Recording cont’d You cannot use the Speed button at this timeIf Program not Completed appears, start again at step Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings During the power failureDefeat Recording Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recordingTUS/EXIT button Play mode Repeat PlayTV programming will appear while the tape is rewinding B Repeat Play Insert a tape in the TV/VCR Press the Menu buttonInsert a tape in the TV/VCR Power Will become a flashing BSetting will be lost Counter will appear on the screenForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Still modePlayback Options Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPUse the Number buttons to enter your access code SmartLockSmartlock menu will appear Example Specific Sub-ratings Ratings will remain blocked even after a power failureSmartLock cont’d BLOCKED... message appearsSame code in the Confirm Code space Use the Number buttons to enter your old access codeUse the Number buttons to enter your desired Active code againRating Explanations To select Blue BACKGROUND. Then, press Blue BackgroundPress the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button FWD/B button repeatedly so that OFF or onSleep Timer Sleep timer during a recordingWake Up Timer Volume Bar Closed Caption ExampleMenu Screen Sample Picture Standard Closed Captions Sample Picture Half-screen textAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Renewed Index MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 121 PM Supplied Accessories
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