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Magnavox VRT364 Owner's Manual

Magnavox VRT364 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDE MANUAL ..OWHER'S ~:_...
  • Page 2 "family!" Dear MAGNAVOX product owner: Thank you for your confidence in MAGNAVOX. You'veselected one of the " IZ bes_-built, best-backed products available today. And we'll do everything in our power m keep you happy w_ your purchase for many years to come.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Features - Welcome to your VCR owner's man- : ual. This manual was designed for • HQ (High Quality) System : you. When looking ttirough it, it wS.ll • Frequency Synthesizer Tuning with Auto Set Feature • help you to keep several things •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Introduction ............Table of Contents ............Before Using Your VCR ..........Hooking Up Your VCR ........... Turning on Your VCR ............ Playing ............... Recording ............. Setting the Clock ............Operating Your VCR On-Screen Displays ............. Remote Control Buttons ..........

  • Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr

    Before Using Your VCR Using the Remote Control Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Point the remote control at the VCR's remote sen- sor, making sure m Remove the battery compartment stay within the lid on the bottom of the remote con- Do not put objects angle shown.

  • Page 6: Hooking Up Your Vcr

    Hooking Up Your VCR • *ooooiQotoao**Qoloooo*oooQotoooQ**o • Qooooooo*o• oeoeoooooo • ***OmO.OOQ_IOtO*OOmQOBOO_OOOOQQOOOIOQO_O*OOOOO*O*O*OO*aO*QO O0 *eOQOt* The basic VCR!TV connection - antenna/cable to VCR to TV - is shown below. For other hookups, including those that use cable converter Idescrambler boxes, see pages 38 - 41. Back of TV \\\ n // //// (example...

  • Page 7: Turning On Your Vcr

    Turning on Your VCR Before turning on your VCR, make sure "IV and VCR . there are batteries in the remote conn-ol and the VCR and TV are connected (see pages five and six). ÷. Set the TV to channel 3 or 4, whichever CHANNEL Turn the TV on.

  • Page 8: Playing

    Playing Read and follow the steps below to play a "IV and VCR r_pe. Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4. Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the T'v"is set to.

  • Page 9: Recording

    •Recording Read and follow the steps below to record TV and VCR a television program. Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4. Turn the TV on and set it to channel 3 or 4, whichever the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the TV is set to.

  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Follow the steps below to set your VCR's clock. Make sure: The VCR is on and in VCR posi- Press two Number but'tons for the tion (see page 13). Remote Control month, two Number buttons for the "_'.You make each entry within 60 day, and two Number buttons for the seconds...

  • Page 11: On-Screen Displays

    On-Screen Displays VCR Status Display VCR Status Display Screen Function A _tus display, which includes the current time, channel, and other informa- tion (see illustration of the stares display at left), will appear when you press Broad- Button the STATUS button or when certain function buttons are pressed. You can Time Channel c_st...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons CBL Button Press to operate the Cable Converter controls. TV Button\ Details are on page 37. Press to operate the TV controls._ Details are on page 36. SLOW and VAR(iable) When playing a tape recorded in SP, LP or SLP speed, press the SLOW view the picture in slow motion.
  • Page 13 Remote Control Buttons (cont'd) STOP Button Press to stop the tape. VCR Button [_utton Press to operate the to play a tape. Also, press to release Search, Slow or Still mode and VCR controls. return to normal playback (see page 31 for details). [ Button Stop mode, press to fast forward the tape at high speed.

  • Page 14: Display Panel

    Display Panel oo o_oe_mem_oot eoloo*eoleo6ol Iooeeoooo*oo*o** • _eQl_oel_e • eooloe • eeoe_ * oeooa • QOQ • *_.OO0*.O..* I.*OO.OOO0_O_i • OO • eeo_o • ee • OOOOO_t_ VCR Display Panel Information about VCR operations is displayed here. Cassette Compartment Insert a tape here. Cassette-Inside Light This light appears when...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Front Panel • • •. • • 0400o. • •0 •••o • •• o•o •Qo• .l•. •oe •oo •.•••10 •to•••••••o•• •0 • •* •••0 • ••oo• • • 0• • 0o •oo o • o • • 0• .• •oo ••o•...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel A.Vr(enna) _(pm) Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Det&ils are on pa, e six. AUDIO ]fiN(put) Jacks Connect cables comingfromthe audio output jacks ofa camcorder, motherVCR, oran audio source here. Details are on page 19. AUDIO OUT(put) Jacks Connect cables coming from the audio input jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, or an audio source here.

  • Page 17: Recording One Channel/Watching Another

    Recording One Channel/Watching Another TV and VCR i Start a recording (see page nine). Select the channel i Press the VCR/TV button to put th_ VCR in you want to watch. : TV position. The VCR li_ht will disappear : from the VCR's dispIay panel. ._"...

  • Page 18: One Touch Recording

    One Touch Recording Remote Control The one touch recording (OTR) function allows you to proem-aman immediate timed recording 30 minutes to four hours long without setting the timer. Before you begin, make sure: (-c_m_--cy:3 g Channels have been programmed. '" The desired recording speed (SP, LP, SIP) has been selected with the (Tape) SPEED button.

  • Page 19: Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

    Rerecording (Tape Duplication) Connections The ins_ctions on this page show you how to copy tapes. The illt_fion uses two VCRs just like yours. Different VCRs VCR1 VCR2 may operate differently. P_.vingVCR Recording VCR (backview) (hack view) onethel NOTE: Unauthorized recording of copy- 3 or4 righted television programs, video tapes, or other materials may infringe on the rights...
  • Page 20 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program your VCR to record TV programs while you're away from home. You Select a once, daily or weekly record- 7 If you are using a standard antenna/ can pro.re'am up to eight timer record- ing.
  • Page 21 Timer Recording (cont'd) Press the Number 1 button to record in If you want to program another timer SP speed, press the Number 2 button to recording, press the ME_ button. record in LP speed, or press the Repeat steps 2 - 10. If you don't want Number 3 button to record in SLP to program...

  • Page 22: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Setting Up VCR Plus+ First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, andyou must do it if you want your VCR's VCR Plus+ to work properly. Since the channel nambers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbe_, and since channel num- bers differ from area to area, you must prom'am the VCR with your local channel information.
  • Page 23 Setting Up VCR Plus+ (cont'd) TV Channels Cable Channels ± VCR Ptus+ i VCR Plus+ [Cable Channel • Local Channe] Loca! TV Stanons _Gtude Channel Cable Stations [Guide Channel .,-qtlmDer (call lectors) Number Number (call letters) Number I (GUIDE CH.) (USER CH.) (GUIDE CH.) i (USER CH-) "[...
  • Page 24 Setting Up VCR Plus+ (cont'd) Remote Control Press the Number 1 button so your Now, compare the channel numbers VCR wilI memofze the _m.lide c hannet you have written into the GUIDE CH. and USER CH. columns. You'tl notice and user chatmel numbers you have that some stations have _maide and user selected.

  • Page 25: Timer Recording With Vcr Plus

    Timer Recording With VCR Plus+ Remote Control Read steps 1-7 to program a timer : recording using VCR Plus+ numbers. Before you begin make sure: Press the Number 1 button to record in POWER :" _ Channels have been pr_. SP speed, press the Number 2 button to _ The clock has been set.

  • Page 26: Channel Memory

    Channel Memory Remote Control Programming Channels Althou_ your VCR automatiea!ly memo- rizes the channels you receive when you turn k on for the first time, this function Press the Number 3 lets you reprogram channels. button to select AUTO PRO- GRAMMING.
  • Page 27 Channel Memory .(cont'd) Remote Control i Adding/Deleting Channels .: Press the MENU button to bring up the : main menu display. Press the Number 4 button to select ADD/ /.(_.- DELETE CH. Press the Number 3 button to select TUNER SET UP. Use the Number but- - NI Press the Number 3...
  • Page 28 Language/Daylight-Saving Time Selection Language Selection Language Selection Follow the steps below to change the lan- g-aage of the on-screen displays. & " Press the Number Press the Number 2 Press the MENU button m bring up the main button to select VCR "...
  • Page 29 Playback Options Repeat Playback : Repeat Playback Follow the stepsbelow to progzarnthe VCR to play a tape over and over. Press the MENU but- Press the Number 2 ton to bring up the button to select main menu display. VCR SET UP. Press the MENU button to bring up the ot97 main menu display.
  • Page 30 Playback Options (cont'd) Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the time counter to zero at tape locations you want to refer to later. Press the STATUS button. The time counter display will appear on-screen. ° Play, fast forward, rewind a tape to the point...
  • Page 31 Playback Options (cont'd) Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP mode' When in play mode, press and release the FF/SEARCH or REW(ind)/SEARCH button. A fast forward or reverse picture search willbegin. To remm to playback press the PLAY burton. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP mode) _;-z"...

  • Page 32: Playback Features

    Playback Features Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the VCR, the power wilt come on automatically. If the POWER rope's record tab is missing, playback wiid begin. Button Automatic Rewind, Eject Off .CE) When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the VCR wil! rewind the tape, enter Stop mode, and eject the tape.
  • Page 33 MTS Broadcast Stereo System • • • • • oo_ooo _o_o • OOO_OOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOIOOQQOO_OQOt*OO*OQQ*OOOQ QO_OOO_OOOOOQ _oeooooooootooe _iooo oooo OQQQO elOOOO OeOQ • Your VCR can play recordings broadcast in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from two sources. Your VCR also can play tapes recorded with a second audio broadcast (usually, that means your program is recorded in a second language).
  • Page 34 MTS Broadcast Stereo System (cont'd) To receive and record programs broadcast : Stere•Amplifier Monitor Mono Stereo in stereo or in a second lan.maage, even if or Receiver Speaker TV Speaker TV you have a re•no-sound TV, just use the stereo amplifier/speakers connection shown I=!D!= below.

  • Page 35: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System

    Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System : MTS broadcasts are automatically recorded : in Hi-Fi stereo sound. To play in Hi-Fi 5:.. : stereo tapes recorded in t-h_-Fi stereo, how- Press the Number 3 ever, you'll need to follow the steps below. button to select TU.'NER SET UP.

  • Page 36: Tv Code Setting

    • Although the remote control your VCR will work most guarantee that the Magnavox TVs, as well as many" TVs sold under other brand names, it is possible that the remote control will not operate your TV.

  • Page 37: Cable Converter Box Code Setting

    There is no guarantee that the Magnavox cable convener boxs, as well as many cable convener boxs "_ho,,,hthe_mote c o._rol *hat co._,wi_h your v cR_iZl wor_ m ost sold under other brand names, it is possible that the remote contro! wilt remote control will not operate your cable convener box.

  • Page 38: Other Hookups

    Other Hookups Antenna/Cable to VCR to TV Hookups Connect the antenna or cable to your VCR. Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV (to avoid confusion, label all cable ends and jacks on the "IV before disconnecting anything). COMB_ATION .:---- V I-IF/U]_ SYSTEM 'v'f'IF _ _'F'Typ¢_...
  • Page 39 Other Hookups (cont'd) _" Select channe! 3 or 4 at the back of the Connect your VCR to your TV, using only VCR. ::_:_ one of the connections shown below. Back of TV (example only) VI_ orCABLE lf you have a UHF-only antenna system: Even if you only plan to play tapes and view/record...

  • Page 40: Tuner Recording

    Other Hookups (cont'd) With a Converter/Descrambler Cable Converter Back of TV ANT. IN Jack _--_,[._', RF OUT Jack Panel With this connection, you can record and view any channel, including scrambled channels. However, channel selections must be made at the cable converter box. Tiffs means that: Recording and Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled...
  • Page 41 Other Hookups (cont'd) With a (VCR to TV) Converter/Descrambler This is an alternative to the connection shown on page 40. It allows you to pro=re'am an unattended recording of more than one unscrambled channel and watch one channel while recording another.

  • Page 42: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service If you are having problems with your VCtL check the following list of problems and possible solutions before requesting ser- vice. You may be abte to solve the probtem yourself. Power No power • Make sure the power plug is completely corm_xed to an AC (akemafing current) outlet. •...

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary (continued from page 42) Miscellaneous • Put the VCR in TV position (pages 13 and 15). "I'v"prom-arescannot be watched • Check the connections between the VCR, TV, and the antenna/cable (page six). normally • Insert the tape window side up, with the record tab facing you. "Ihpe cannot be inserted •...

  • Page 44: Specifications/Notes

    Specifications/Notes Hooking Up Your VCR Line Input " :.:_'ifications • ". • If thereception on ai1channelsis Door. If you acciden .rally enter Line Input ._oo'Uo_s " mode (._V LN will appear on your TV : you may need to tuneyour "IV setagain. screen briefly), press the CHANNT_,L (Up/Down) buttons or use the Number Timer Recording...
  • Page 45 mll sJlm] VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Days Free Labor Year Free Service Parts This product must carried in for repair. MAKE SURE KEEP... IS COVERED? Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of You must have proof of purchase to receive warrant- service.

  • Page 46: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 47: Index

    Index _. ch ......mode light ........... long play ...... ac power cord ..........speed accessories ....lp ......button ....antenna input jack ....light ...... memory audio input/output jacks ..button ....standard play ....autocratic light ......
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