Magnavox MC132EMG/17 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 vents on the TV/VCR. Do not place the TV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the vents.

•Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

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

•Do not move the TV/VCR suddenly 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 it from the power outlet. 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 22-24.Midnight is 12 a.m. Noon is 12 p.m.

•Make sure the TV/VCR power is off before the recording’s start time.

•Set the clock. Details are on pages 16-19.

•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 timer recording will not occur 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.

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

•Set up the TV channels. Details are on page 14.

Channel reception is poor.

•Check connections, then set up the channels again. Details are on page 14.

TV/VCR has no power.

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

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.

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Contents MC132EMG/17 For Customer Use Dear Magnavox product ownerModel No Serial No Introduction Table of Contents Before Using the TV/VCR Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown Hooking Up the TV/VCRANTenna Jack on the TV/VCR Rod AntennaHooking Up the TV/VCR cont’d AUDIO/VIDEO In Jacks On front of TV/VCRBent pin Crooked Pin Straight PinMenu Language Press MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select LanguagePartment. The power will come on. If the tape’s Playing a VideotapeFollow the steps below to play a tape Insert a tape in the TV/VCR’s cassette comTape Speeds RecordingRecording options are on pages Remote Control Front Panel Rear Panel AC Power CordANTenna Jack Setting TV Channels Box or Satellite ReceiverTimer Programming Picture Control Adding/Deleting ChannelsSetting the Clock Auto Clock SettingBefore you begin, make sure Channels are set. Details are onSetting the Clock cont’d Use a channel number you found at stepManual Clock Setting While the Month space is flashing, pressPLAY/ or STOP/ until your desired month Appears. Example May → 05 Then, pressYear you select. Then, press F.FWD/B While the Hour space is flashing, pressPLAY/ or STOP/ until your desired hour AM or PM appears. Example 05 PMDaylight-Savings Time To adjust the item Picture Control, Status DisplaysPicture Control Status DisplaysTimer Recording Timer Recording cont’d Extending a Timer Recording Correcting Timer Recording DetailsCancelling Timer Recordings To cancel a timer recording that is in progressTimer Recording Auto Return Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select AutoRETURN. Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until on Appears beside Auto RETURN. To deactivateTV/VCR is now in Line Input or Auxiliary mode Rerecording Tape DuplicationOne-Touch Recording When recording finishes, the TV/VCR will turn itself offTo stop an OTR, press STOP/p Playback Options Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPHigh Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureChoose OFF to cancel Repeat Play Repeat PlayRepeat Play allows you to play a tape repeatedly Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select RepeatRental Playback This function improves picture quality of worn videotapesZero Return,Time Search Zero ReturnTime Search 00000Setting V-Chip TV Rating SettingsTV Rating Explanations Violence Sexual situations Language Inappropriate dialogSetting V-Chip cont’d When you select TV-Y7When you select TV-PG,TV-14, or TV-MA When you select View forMpaa Rating Settings Mpaa Rating ExplanationsPress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select Caption Closed CaptionPress F.FWD/B or REW/s to select Wake Up Timer Press SLEEP/WAKE UP until Wake UP Timer appearsBefore you begin Press F.FWD/B or REW/s until on appears Sleep Timer Press Menu to remove the Sleep Timer display You may choose 30 minutes, one hour, an hour and a Half, or two hoursAutomatic Operation Features Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Specifications Model # Serial # Limited WarrantyMagnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402 Index
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