Color television/video cassette recorder (64 pages)
Summary of Contents for Memorex MVT2137
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AND VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CA/CD COMBINACION DE 13" TELEVISOR A COLOR Y VIDEO GRABADOR MVT2137 If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. Si usted a comprado un control remoto universal, por favor comunicace con el fabricante para el codico de programaccion requerido.
MOISTURE. 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT Volume Channel Stop/ Play F.Fwd Eject Phones Power 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.
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.
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.
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. •...
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.
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 sev-...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
SETTING THE V-CHIP Press the SET/TRACKING + or V-CHIP SET V-CHIP – button to select V-CHIP. TV RATING MOVIE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD Press the ENTER button to display ON. +/–/ENTER/MENU Press the MENU button until the V-CHIP SET V-CHIP MENU screen is cleared. TV RATING MOVIE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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, TIMER REC button is depressed.
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WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647 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. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INT'L AT 1-800-321-6993.
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