Magnavox MC09D5MG 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.

Do not use this TV/VCR under high temperature conditions (maximum operating temperature: 104˚F).

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 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 authorized 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 suspect mois- ture 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 six. Or, plug the car battery cord into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. 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 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.

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Contents MC09D5MG Dear Magnavox product owner For Customer UseIntroduction FeaturesSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlBattery Safety TV/VCR MaintenanceBefore you turn on the TV/VCR, go to page eight Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shownHooking Up the TV/VCR Mobile Connections Fuse ReplacementCar battery cord To Cigarette LighterSetting TV Channels for the First Time Press MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select Language Remove the menuResetting TV Channels Adding/Deleting Channels With CHannelBefore you begin, make sure Setting the ClockAuto Clock Setting Channels are set. Details are on pages eightSetting the Clock cont’d Setting the Clock cont’d Manual Clock SettingManual Clock SET Month DAY Setting Clock Auto Clock Auto Clock CH Manual Clock SET Daylight-Savings TimePLAY/ Button Power ButtonReset Button REW/ rewind ButtonFront Panel DC 13.2V Jack Rear PanelANTenna Jack AC 120V JackOn-Screen Status Displays Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to adjust the con- trol Power failsPlaying Insert a tape in the TV/VCRSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Playback OptionsForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureRecording options are on pages RecordingTape Speeds Display Recording length Presses Recording stops when 000 is reachedOne-Touch Recording To stop an OTR, press STOP/pNumber appears. Example CH61 Then press Timer RecordingTion. Then, press F.FWD/B For a one-time recording, press PLAY/ untilFWD/B Press PLAY/ or STOP/ until the desired endHour appears. Example 830PM Then, press Minute appears. Example 850PM PressCorrecting a Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’dExtending a Timer Recording Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress MENU. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to Timer Recording Auto ReturnSelect USER’S SET UP. Then, press F.FWD/ B Rerecording Tape Duplication Press 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 This function will not operate dur Ing recording Time SearchInsert a tape Press Time Search Press Menu to exit the Sleep Timer setting Sleep TimerPress SLEEP/WAKE UP until Sleep Timer Press PLAY/ or STOP/ to select TV/TAPE Wake Up TimerBefore you begin Press F.FWD/B or REW/s to select TV orAutomatic Operation Features Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Glossary Specifications Limited Warranty Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402Index Supplied Accessories