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Magnavox VR9720AT01 Operating Instructions Manual

Magnavox VR9720AT01 Operating Instructions Manual

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MAGNAVOX
VQTS1537
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IB53970001

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  • Page 1 MAGNAVOX VQTS1537 © IB53970001...

  • Page 2: To Get Started

    GET STARTED Taking the steps shown on this page will prepare your VCR, so you can start a playback to watch a tape. Steps 1 and 2 are one time system setup steps. VCR TO TV SYSTEM CONNECTION Connect the supplied Back of VCR VHF Connecting Cable from the VCR to the TV...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS VR9720ATO1 INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS We are pleased to introduce to you one of the most TO GET STARTED ....... sophisticated viewing and entertainment products available today. This manual is arranged to get you started easily so TABLE OF CONTENTS ....
  • Page 4 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS STOP/EJECT PLAY/STILL BUTTON BuTroN WIRELESS REMOTE CASSETTE SENSOR COMPARTMENT RECORD BUTTON VCR INDICATOR- RECORD INDICATOR TIMER INDICATOR POWER INDICATOR CHANNEL, UP/DOWN KEYS --POWER BUTTON |',Vjl;] :_! :_.'_.1;1 =l_V,[o;I i :l[_o] _/ / :[el II Various VCR function controls are conveniently available with your Wireless Remote Control. POWER BUTTON VCR/TV SELECTOR BuTroN_...
  • Page 5 VR9720AT01 AUDIO OUTPUT UHF ANTENNA CONNECTOR OUTPUT TERMINALS (OUT TO TV SET) UHF ANTENNA VIDEO OUTPUT" INPUT TERMINALS CONNECTOR (IN FROM ANTENNA) VHF ANTENNA CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH OUTPUT TERMINAL (OUT TO "rv SET) VHF ANTENNA AC POWER CORD INPUT TERMINAL...
  • Page 6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) FRONT • TIME CALL BUI-rON Press the TIME CALL Button to display or clear the • STOP/EJECT BUTTON date and time from the TV screen. TO stop the tape. TO remove a cassette in the stop •...

  • Page 7: Clock Adjustment

    CLOCK ADJUSTMENT VR9720AT01 REMOTE CONTROL Accurate clock time is a must for all types of timer recording. Your VCR will accurately maintain its calendar up to "Dec. 81, 2006, 11:59 PM" once you have set the present day and time.

  • Page 8: To Playback

    PLAYBACK Be sure the PREPARATIONS on page 1 have been completed before proceeding to step 1 below. AT "IV AT VCR START PLAYBACK STOP PLAYBACK Turn TV on and Insert cassette. Press the PLAY Press the STOP select Its VCR Button.
  • Page 9 VR9720AT01 These automatic features have been designed t osimplify P LAYBACK. AUTOOPERATION FUNCTION Cassette withrecord tab(forrecording andplayback) Refer t opage19. AUTO POWER ON WITH CASSE'I'rE INSERTION Power comes on and VCR goes into stop mode. AUTO REWIND AT TAPE END Tape rewinds from end automatically after playback or during fast forward tape advance.
  • Page 10 RECORD PREPARATIONS on page 1 must be completed and an antenna system must be lconn_F.,'ted to the VCR. (See Basic Guide For VCR Connections.) ATTV AT VCR SET TAPE SPEED *'J (a) Press the Turn TV on and Insert cassette. select Its VCR COUNTER Channel.
  • Page 11 VR9720AT01 CHOOSE PROGRAM START RECORDING PAUSE 'RECORDING STOP RECORDING Select channel. Press the PAUSE/ Press the STOP Hold the REC STILL Button on Button. Button In and press the PLAY _R_e Button. Control. Use the CHANNEL UP/ Re_ording starts. The recording stops...

  • Page 12: Channel Memory

    CHANNEL MEMORY REMOTE CONTROL Channel Memory can be used to assign channels to the CHANNEL UP/DOWN Keys for channel scanning. By following the steps below you can set the 155 channel memory into _CATV" to receive Cable channels or from Cable band back to "TV"; the TV band was initially -NUMERIC set at the factory.
  • Page 13 VR9720ATO1 USING THE ADD/DELETE BUTTON SELECT CHANNEL DELETE OR ADD THE CHANNEL Select the channel to be deleted or added. Press the ADD/DELETE Button. The channel can be selected with the CHANNEL Thisoverlayappearsfor a few secondsto indicate the channel has been deleted or added. UP/DOWN Keys or NUMERIC Keys.
  • Page 14 TOUCH RECORDING A few presses of the OTR Button on the Wireless Remote Control let you instantly start recording the channel you are watching, or extend a recording-in-progress. The first press of this button allows you to check the OTR status with an On-Screen Overlay.
  • Page 15 VR9720AT01 REMOTE CONTROL --NUMERIC KEYS --CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS PRESET O.T.R. To delay the start time. It's often convenient to delay a recording. By pressing the STANDBY Button you can quickly set the VCR to start recording on the hour or half-hour up to 11:30 pm of the following day. Then the length of the recording can be set with the OTR Button.

  • Page 16: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Your VCR will begin 2 separate unattended recordings any time within one month of the time you set them. Whenever a program number is vacant you can schedule a recording for some day ahead or even a full sedes of recordings, with the time and channel you desire.
  • Page 17 VR9720AT01 EXAMPLE: To set program 1 to record on the 3rd day on the current month, from 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM on CHIO, enter the following: REC-ON TIME REC-ON CHANNEL REC-ON DAY REC-OFF TIME EXAMPLE JANUARY3RD 9:30 PM 10:00 PM...
  • Page 18 TIMER RECORDING (CONTINUED) DALLY RECORDING: To record at the same time each day. 1. Use the same steps 1-2 on page 15. ON _ OFF _yERYDAY 2. After completing step 3 on page 15 the display shown under "DAY" will appear _10:00P* --: ..

  • Page 19: Helpful Hints

    ELPFUL HINTS VR97=0AT0 RE-RECORDING (TAPE DUPLICATION) It is simple to dub tapes using your VCR to play back and another VCR for recording. TVSet CONNECTION (Used for monitoring) Playing VCR Recording CH 3 or 4 Outlet To AC AUDIO IN AUDIO OU'I' VIDEO IN OPERATION...

  • Page 20: One Touch Recording

    HELPFUL HINTS (CONTINUED) ERASE PROTECTION • Accidental erasure of recorded matedai can be prevented by breaking off the record tab on the rear of the cassette with a screwdriver or similar tool, This will cause the erasure prevention mechanism to function. •...
  • Page 21 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE VR9720AT01 Check the following points once again. IMPORTANT NOTE: Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the unit's continued excellent performance. After a period of time the Video heads will require replacement. If cleaning or replacement of the Video heads is required, this service should be performed by an authorized Video System Service Center.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Recording System Rotary two-head helical scan system EIA standards: NTSC color Video Signal VHF-75 ohm external antenna terminal Antenna UHF-3O0 ohm external antenna terminal Channel 3 or 4 (switchable) 75 ohms unbalanced VHF Output Signal 120V AC/60 Hz Power Requirement Power Consumption 5°C (41 °F) to 40°C (104°F)

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Labor charges for installation or set-up, adjustment of For Ninety (90) Days from the date of purchase, a customer or preference controls, and installation or Magnavox Authorized Service Center will repair any repair of antenna systems outside the unit. product defect and replace any defective part without...
  • Page 24 4699020001 ) (7044270055) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES This additional accessory is available to you from Magnavox or your local Magnavox dealer. • 1/2" Video Cassette Tape PRODUCT ACCESSORIES SHOWN IN THIS BOOKLET CAN BE PURCHASED OR ORDERED FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR N.A.P. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CORP.
  • Page 25 STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON POWER BUI"rON NUMERIC KEYS (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, S, RECORD BUTTON --6, 7, 8 and 9) VCR/TV SELECTOR BUI"fON- --CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS STANDBY BUTTON --OTR BuI-rON C:2] EZ] 1_211_;_Q- STOP BUTTON --RECORD BUTTON --TAPE-SPEED SELECTOR BuTroN PLAY BU'I-rON Turn the "IV ON, select Channel 3 or 4...
  • Page 26 If the clock is not set the Clock Set Guide will appear for 30 seconds when the TV is turned ON. Choose the day, time and channel for recording then follow the steps below to enter the program and set the timer. Press the PROG Button...
  • Page 27 BASIC GUIDE For VCR CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CONNECTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING BAsic S,GNAL CONNECTIONS [1 ] ......... [2]--[5] CABLE CONNECTIONS .......... Tv AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS ........IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS I,N'rRODUOT,ON Careful attention has been given to this Video product to assure a quafity standard devoted to your safety and...
  • Page 28 CONNECTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING [1] BAS,C S,GNAL CONNECTIONS The type of VCR and TV terminals you have may be found among those shown on this page. ANTENNA-FROM-TV ANTENNA-TO-VCR VHF V _i:ID'so°NNEcT(Fr°mTv' RECONNECT (To_ .... VHF OUT -q_ Sack Pace ofi _--:: _e_Ete_nn your TV may be i VHF IN...
  • Page 29 !age of this Connection Guide uses different type of TV connection. The following adaptor arrangements shown below are the ones most commonly used to separate the UHF and VHF signals from a single antenna source: FIRST: Disconnect Separator or Transformer from VCR-TO-TV antenna panel on back of TV.
  • Page 30 CONNI=CTIONS TO MAKE BEFORE RECORDING CABLE CONNECTIONS IBASlC C,.,E CONNECTION WITH A (CABLE TO VCR) CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER If your cable service supplies you with a converter box, you can use the basic connection shown here. If your cable system is different, refer to "ALTERNATE CABLE CONNECTIONS"...
  • Page 31 IALTERNATE CABLE CONNECTION WITHOUT A CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV without a converter box. CATV Input The following features will operate with this connection. a) All VCR remote channel functions. b) Full programmability of unscrambled channels for unattended recording.
  • Page 32 Settings for Tape Playback 1. Set VCR/TV selector to VCR. 2. Set TV channel selector to the output channel of Converter Box. 3. Set Converter Box channel selector to VCR output channel (channel 3 or 4). IALTERNATE CABLE CONNECTION WITH TWO CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOXES If you want to record and view combinations of scrambled/unscrambled...
  • Page 33 [6] Tv AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUOIO IN and VIDEO IN terminals, you can also connect the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT connectors of your VCR to these terminals on your TV to receive a higher quality picture and sound. UHF Antenna VHF Antenna Audio...
  • Page 34 POWERLINE IOUTSIDE ANTENNA, EQUIPMENT, EXPOSURE INSURE SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTTONS - an ou_s_ee antenna or cao_e system s connected to the equipment, _-> sure [he aRiel/ha or eDDie system _s grounded so as to provqde some }rolect_on ag :unst OU[ll u[ Static charges and voltage surges Part 1 of the...

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