Marantz MV5100

Before Using Your VCR 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Using the Remote Control

• Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.

•Point the remote control at the device you are operating.

•Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR buttons;press the

TV button before pressing other TV buttons;press the

SAT/CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/DBS but-

tons.Details are on pages 24-25 and 27-28.

• The remote control and its batteries

are supplied.

• Do not mix alkaline and manganese

batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• A thin,plastic cover may protect the

front panel of your VCR.Before using

the VCR,lift a corner of the plastic,

then peel it off.

Helpful Hints

VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning

•Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette

before putting the cassette in the VCR.Removable labels can jam

the VCR.

•Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s perfor-

mance.Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time

you insert a tape.However,the heads may become dirty.“USE

CLEANING CASSETTE” may appear on the screen,or “U:01” may

appear on the VCR display panel.Details are on page 79.

Erase Protection

Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not

erased accidentally.

To prevent accidental erasure,break off the tab with a

screwdriver.

To record again,cover the hole with cellophane tape.

To remove the battery compartment lid,push in the tab,

then pull up the lid.

Place two AAbatteries inside the battery compartment

with their +and – ends aligned as indicated.

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