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Magnavox VR3440 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MAGNAVOX VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL VR3440...

  • Page 2: Know These Safety Symbols

    To start taking advantage of these great benefits, The "exclamation point" calls attentionto feature for which you just remember to return your MAGNAVOX shouldread the enclosed literature carefully Owner's Registration Card. to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
  • Page 3 Gettina Started Safety Precautions ................................Introduction ................................... Features ....................................Before Using Your VCR ..............................Getting Hooked Up ..............................6 - 7 Playing a Tape ..................................Placing Local Channels in the VCR ........................Using the VCR/TVSelector Button ......................... Setting the Clock ................................Recording on a Tape ..............................
  • Page 4 4 dntroduction Tan is for Taking On More e are pleased to introduce you to one of the most popular entertainment products available today. You The headlines and first letters in this section are tan. This says have a legal description of your VCR (Video Cassette you are taking on more features.
  • Page 5 Install two batteries as indicated 1 Remove the Battery Compartment Replace the lid. lid from the bottom of the remote inside the Battery Compartment. control. Bottom of the remote control. Battery Replacement Caution • Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.) This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories.
  • Page 6 (For other possible connections, please see pages 26-29.) Step 1: Disconnect the Antenna or Cable from Your TV. J'l // //// Back of TV (example only) I Outdoor Antenna//_____,_ U tF Step Connect Your Antenna or Cable to Your VCR. N // ///1' (In from Antenna) ANT.
  • Page 7 Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to channel 3 Back of VCR or 4. To operate the VCR with your TV, set your TV to the same channel. For example, if your switch is set to channel 3 (CH 3), turn your TV to channel 3.

  • Page 8: Automatic Channel S Etting

    ith this feature, you can program your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) to receive only the channels available in your area. You can program your VCR to receive either Normal TV channels or Cable TV channels, but not both. With the Add/Delete feature you can add or delete any channel.
  • Page 9 fter you have an antenna or cable system connected to your VCR, and the local channels stored in your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) you can begin to watch TV channels using your VCR.* You must use your remote control. Turnyour TV on. Set the TV to the same channel as selected on the back of the VCR: "CH.3."...
  • Page 10 ccurate clock t ime isamust foralltypes o ftimer recording. Your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) willaccurately maintain itscalendar uptoDEC. 31, 2 010, 11:59 PMonce y ou have s et t he present day and time. You must u se yourremote control. Make sure...
  • Page 11 Make sure... the steps in "Getting Hooked Up" on pages 6-7 have been completed. Power On: Select channel Turfi the TV on. Tum to channel 3 if the VCR CH3/CH4 switch is set 3or4. to "CH 3." Turn to channel 4 if the VCR is set to "CH. 4." ®...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Transmitter

    " " RemoteControlTransmitter SKIP SEARCH Button VCR POWER Button Press during playback mode to skip forward 30 seconds to turn VCR power ON or OFF. Also, to set the VCR for on tape counter. VCR will automatica;ly return to unattended timer recording. Playback mode.
  • Page 13 (loo) Press this button first to select the channel 100 and more. SLOWNAR(iable) SLOW Buttons MAGNAVOX First press the SLOW button during SP or SLP playback to view a slow-motion picture. The speed can be varied from about 1/6 to about 1/30 of normal speed with the VAR(iable) SLOW button.
  • Page 14 VCR Indicator Panel CassetteCompartment VCR Indicator Panel VCR Indicator Lights up when the VCR mode is selected. Indicator "TIMER" Digital Clock Indicates the VCR is set for unattended After setting the clock, the present time is displayed. recording Function Indicator Indicates the VCR's currentstatus.
  • Page 15 VCR Indicator Panel VCR Indicator Panel Wireless Remote Sensor PauseMode Indicator Indicates the VCR is in the Still or Record-Pause mode. Speed Indicator "SP,..SLP" Shows the tape speed during recording and playback ("SP" or "SLP'). SP - Standard Play SLP - Super Long Play Channel/Input Signal Indicator Channel number indicator ("L"...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    FrontPanel POWER Button STOP/EJECT Button Press to turn the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) on and off. Press to stop the tape. Press again after the tape has To set the VCR for unattended recordings after timer stopped to eject the cassette. settings have been completed.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    • " Rear Panel CH3/CH4 switch AUDIO IN(put) jack Set to channel 3 or 4 -- whichever is not used for regular TV For audio input connection from the output jack of a broadcasting in your area. portable video camera, another VCR, or another audio See "Getting Hooked Up"...
  • Page 18 OSDMain Menu Screen fTO SELECT PUSH NO.SHOWN_'_ _I_EN W_DE 3 TUNER _ 4 INPUT _LECr Press the MENU button on the remote to display the main menu screen. Then press the NUMBERED button on the remote control for the desired 1 PROGRAM _OEND PUSH MENU...
  • Page 19 Risavery easy a nd convenient way toimmediately start recording aTVprogram y ou happen tobewatching, orto quickly s pecify how long you want recording tocontinue withaprogram y ou are already recording. When O TR is completed, the VCR (Video C assette Recorder) automatically shuts off.
  • Page 20 is feature lets you set the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) to do unattended recording. For each program you set, the VCR will turn itself on at the scheduled time, do the recording, and turn off automatically. You can store up to eight programs. Instructions for each step appear on the TV screen after you select the Program mode.
  • Page 21 • " • • [;(_iii['41 / IL'JI lo)(hm First, press two NUMBERED buttons for the hour. Next, press two NUMBERED buttons for the minute. Now, press NUMBERED button "1" for AM or (NORMALPROG_M CHANNEL For example, for 9:30 PM, press NUMBERED T,_E ON buttons 0-9, 3-0, 2.

  • Page 22: Auto Operation Functions

    s your VCR(Video Cassette Recorder) connected to your TV(see page 6- 7 "Getting Hooked Up")'? Are you familiar with tape playback(see page 7, "Playing a Tape")? If so, you are ready to enjoy the special playback features described on this page.
  • Page 23 ubbing f rom any VHS recorder (orcamcorder) toanother issimple. Just use the connections and steps below. The example below used t wo VCR's l ikethis one. Other VCR's m ay operate differently. CONNECTIONS VCR1 VCR2 "FV Set Source (Playing) VCR Editing (Recording) (Used for (Back View)

  • Page 24: Tape Counter

    0_00 (Counter) ,,_,, the STOP button, then press the REW(ind) or FF (Fast Forward) To start the memory function, from anywhere on the tape, press Button MAGNAVOX button. The tat)e will stot) automatically wherever "0:00:00" was MEMORY set. Remote Control GO - TO FUNCTION To locate any point on the tape a specified time away from the current position.
  • Page 25 GettingHookedUp Timer Recording • With cable connections, the numbers assigned to specific • To do a timer recording in the LINE mode, follow steps 1-4 channels may differ from those for antenna connections. in "Timer Recording" section. At step 5, press the Refer to the separate Basic Guide for VCR (Video Cassette NUMBERED button 0 twice (0,0) to engage the LINE...
  • Page 26 STEP 2: Connect Your Antenna or Cable STEP 1: Disconnect the Antenna or Cable to Your VCR. from Your TV. Your antenna or cable should have one of the ends shown below. To avoid confusion, label all terminals (on TV)and ends before disconnecting.
  • Page 27 STEP 3: Connect Your VCR to Your TV. Look at the back panel of your TV. Find the appropriate diagram below and use that method to connect your VCR to your TV. Use only one connection. Back of TV (example only) r--VHF or CABLE (FlsFp$l°a_li)alCable _)l-"J/v_._ _...
  • Page 28 llTiTlliild lil_.li{t I i|r|_l i |_I |j ll=.],'{di_l ti I _ 1_II :f_i:ll Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV without a converter box. In from Antenna Back of TV :Panel " CATVInput Outto TV With this connection, you can 1) use your VCR Remote Control to select channels 2) program one or more unscrambled channels for unattended recording 3) view one channel while recording another.
  • Page 29 If your cable system uses a converter box you may use this connection instead of the basic cable connection shown on the previous page. In from Antenna CableTV Converter Box CAIV Input Outto TV With this connection you can 1) program unattended recording of more than one unscrambled channel 2) view one channel while recording another.
  • Page 30 IMPORTANT NOTE: Periodic maintenance is required in order to maintain the unit's continued excellent pertbrmance. 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. Check the following points once again if you are having some difficulty with your VCR (Video Cassette Recorder).

  • Page 31: Remote Control

    Correction --Remote Control VCR can't be remote controlled... oAim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the VCR. oAvoid all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path. Olnspect or replace the batteries (P.5). Correction -Miscellaneous You can't view programs normally on TV... oSet the VCR/TV selector to "TV"...

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Video Cassette Recorder/Player • 90-Day Carry-In Service Labor Warranty • One (1) Year Exchange Warranty On Parts For purchases outside the U.S.A., see applicable warranty from country of purchase. Warranty Exclusions - Please keep... Your Warranty Does Not Cover..your sales receipt and other material proving proof-of- ...labor charges for installation or set up, adjustment of purchase.

  • Page 33: Auto Program

    or your convenience, the following list of terms is provided to help you better understand your VCR and its operation. AUDIO IN/OUT: These are connectors (jacks) located on OTR (One Touch Recording): Making immediate timed the back of the unit. They are used to record the audio from recordings with the press of a single button.
  • Page 34 Index Accessories (Optional) ..... Input Select ......... 11, 23 SEARCH Button .... 12, 13, 16, 22 Insert a Cassette ......7, 11 Sensor (Remote) ........ Accessories (Supplied) ..... Set the Clock ........Adding Channels ........ LINE Input ........23, 25 SLOW Button ........
  • Page 35 / .cessadaa Check to be sure the following items are packed with your VCR. _,_To[o,] :F:_'To]:| I ::g$[¢tlJ'-]'.J n lI_ e] These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your Maximize your viewing pleasure with State-Of-The-Art VCR. accessories designed specifically for your VCR.
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