Memorex MVT2090 Owner's Manual

Ac/dc combination 9" color television and video cassette recorder
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
AC/DC COMBINATION 9" COLOR TELEVISION
AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
COMBINÉ TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR 9" ET
MAGNÉTOSCOPE SUR LE CA/CC
MVT2090
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please
contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code.
Si vous utilisez avec cet appareil une télécommande universelle (autre que
celle vendue avec ce téléviseur), consultez la documentation accompagnant
la télécommande universelle afin de connaître le code numérique
correspondant au téléviseur.
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is set to the
"CATV"(Cable Television) mode.
If not using CATV, set this menu option to the "TV" position.
Lorsque l'appareil sort de l'usine, l'option du menu TV/CATV est réglée au
mode "CATV" (câblodistribution).
Si vous n'utilisez pas la câblodistribution, choisissez l'option "TV".
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Avant de mettre cet appareil en marche, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel.
5B01201A E COV
ATTENTION
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
SELECTION DU MODE TV/CATV
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  • Page 1 AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER COMBINÉ TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR 9" ET MAGNÉTOSCOPE SUR LE CA/CC MVT2090 If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. Si vous utilisez avec cet appareil une télécommande universelle (autre que celle vendue avec ce téléviseur), consultez la documentation accompagnant...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: Please keep all packaging material for at least 90 days in case you need to return this product to your place of purchase or Memorex. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9. VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheat- ing. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTIONS ON THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON IT. LET THE UNIT STAND WITH POWER ON (SEE BELOW). WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass.
  • Page 6: Features

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DRIVING SAFETY • Never watch the TV/VCR or try to adjust settings while driv- ing. Doing so creates the danger of traffic accident. Before operating the TV/VCR, be sure to stop the car in a safe area. • Never install the unit on the dashboard or in any other location where it obstructs forward vision.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES Programmable ON/OFF Timer - Allows you to automatically turn on or off the TV/VCR at a set time. Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically.
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT Power T-Rec Rec/Otr Power Volume Channel Rec/ Stop/ Play F.Fwd Eject DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS FRONT: 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. POWER Button - Press to turn the TV/VCR on or off. 3.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL POWER SLEEP TV MONI. EJECT CHANNEL – VOLUME CALL QUICK VIEW – INPUT SELECT MUTING REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL PLAY F.FWD SPEED ENTER STOP – MENU SET/TRACKING CANCEL AUTO TV/CAP/ TIMER REC PROGRAM TRACKING TEXT SKIP COUNTER ZERO SEARCH RESET RETURN DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1.
  • Page 10: Power Sources

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION Slide the battery compartment cover. Install two “AAA” batteries (not supplied), paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compart- ment. Replace the compartment cover. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device: Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
  • Page 11: Antenna Connections

    NOTES: • ALWAYS TURN OFF TV/VCR FIRST BEFORE SWITCH ON OR OFF THE IGNITION OF CAR ENGINE. • Make sure that the negative terminal of the battery is grounded. This set is designed for use with negative ground system only. •...
  • Page 12: Cable Tv Connections

    CABLE TV CONNECTIONS This TV/VCR has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some cable companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.
  • Page 13: Auto Clock Setting

    AUTO CLOCK SETTING The Auto Clock function will automatically set the built-in clock (Month, Day, Year and Time) when the TV/VCR is connected to an Antenna or Cable system and it is turned off. As the TV/VCR searches for a receivable station in your area, it will also receive a broadcast signal for Auto Clock which will automati- cally set the clock and date.The Auto Clock needs...
  • Page 14: Manual Clock Setting

    MANUAL CLOCK SETTING You must set the date and time manually for Timer Recordings, ON/OFF Timer and Daylight Saving Time if the Auto Clock process did not set them correctly. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 26th (SAT) October, 2002. M E N U Press the MENU button.
  • Page 15 TV OPERATION MUTING Press MUTING button to switch off the sound. The TV/VCR’s sound will be silenced and “MUTING” will briefly appear on the screen. The sound can be switched back on by pressing this button again or one of the VOLUME Up or Down buttons.
  • Page 16: To Memorize Channels

    TV OPERATION Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language (depending on the setting of the Closed Captions CH. 1 or 2). Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.
  • Page 17: Setting The V-Chip

    TO MEMORIZE CHANNELS TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button. M E N U TIMER REC SET Press the SET/TRACKING + or TV SET-UP CH SET-UP – button to select the CH SET-UP AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SYSTEM SET-UP mode, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 18: To Set The On Timer

    SETTING THE V-CHIP Press the SET/TRACKING + or – button to select V-CHIP. Press the ENTER button to display ON. Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared. NOTE : The V-Chip function is activated only on pro- grams and tapes that have the rating signal.
  • Page 19: To Set The Off Timer

    TO SET THE OFF TIMER This feature allows you to have the TV/VCR turn “OFF” automatically at a predetermined time. If you program the OFF TIMER once, the TV/VCR will automatically turn off at the same time everyday. EXAMPLE: Turning off the TV at 11:30 PM. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 20: Playback

    LOADING AND UNLOADING Use only video cassette tapes marked LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted into the TV/VCR. AUTOMATIC POWER ON AND PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase preven- tion tab intact, the TV/VCR will turn on automatically and playback will start immediately.
  • Page 21: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR DESIRED POINTS When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording.
  • Page 22: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING ( OTR ) The One-Touch Timer Recording feature provides a simple and convenient way to make a timed recording. EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR. Load a video cassette with the erase prevention tab intact.
  • Page 23: Using The Real Time Tape Counter

    TO SET DAILY/WEEKLY TIMER When setting the date in the step 4 on page 22, press the SET/ TRACKING – button repeatedly when the current day is displayed. The setting changes as follows: Example The current day (Friday) SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) One month later...
  • Page 24: Duplicating A Video Tape

    DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE If you connect the TV/VCR to another VCR or Camcorder, you can duplicate a previously recorded tape. Make all connections before turning on the power. Insert a blank cassette with the erase prevention tab intact into the TV/VCR. Insert a previously recorded cassette into the play- back VCR or Camcorder.
  • Page 25: Reception Disturbances

    RECEPTION DISTURBANCES Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of television interference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV/VCR is connected to a Cable TV system, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check the following chart before requesting service. SYMPTOM POWER The AC power cord is not connected. No power. The DC car cord is not plugged into the cigarette lighter socket. The DC car cord fuse is blown. Cassette is not inserted. Although the power is on, the TV/VCR does not operate.
  • Page 27 SYMPTOM CAUSE TV station stopped broadcasting. TV shuts off. Sleep timer is set. OFF timer is set. No reception Lost your password. TV station experiencing problems or program tuned is not closed captions. TV signal is weak. Closed caption is not activated.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TELEVISION Picture Tube: 9" (measured diagonally) Horizontal Resolution: 230 lines Tuner Type: Quartz PLL Frequency Synthesized Receiving Channels: CATV Antenna Input: VHF/UHF In 75 ohms coaxial Speaker: 3", 8 ohm x 1 Audio Output Power: 1.2W Video System: VHS, 2 Rotary Heads Helical Scanning System. Video Signal: NTSC Color Cassette Tape:...
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