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OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE
MVR4042
ATTENTION
ATENCION
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.
TV/CATV MODE SELECTION
SELECCION DE MODO DE TV/CATV
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CATV menu option is
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ENGLISH The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point within an equilateral SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER triangle is intended to alert the user to the (OR BACK). NO USER-SERV
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9. VENTILATION 13. LIGHTNING Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable it is left unattended and unused for long periods of operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect These openings must not be blocked or covered. the antenna or cable system. This will prevent The openings should never be blocked by
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE 20. REPLACEMENT PARTS Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer When replacement parts are required, be sure the servicing to qualified service personnel under the service technician uses replacement parts specified following conditions: by the manufacturer or those that have the same a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. characteristics as the original parts. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen Unauthorized su
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PRECAUTIONS • When you finish operating the VCR, always unload MOISTURE CONDENSATION the cassette and turn off the power. DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR • When you leave your home for a long time, unplug the CONDENSES ON THE VCR. AC power cord. WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? • To protect the VCR from a lightning storm, unplug the When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the water v
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PRECAUTIONS FEATURES High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette BATTERY CAUTIONS recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality Follow these precautions when using batteries in this technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost device: the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback. It is compatible with other VHS video • Use only the size and type of batteries specified. cassette recorders. • Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing 4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Automatic Repeat Play System - When the AUTO CAUTIONS REPEAT option is turned on, this VCR will automatically play back the same cassette tape repeatedly. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 5 On-Screen 3 Language Display - This TV can display the on screen language in English, Spanish or French. PREPARATION Slow Motion - This VCR provides slow motion which of- FEATURES ...............
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 235 4 POWER PLAY REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT MONO VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R CHANNEL TV/VCR T.REC REC POWER REC/OTR 14 13 12 11 10 9 87 6 REMOTE CONTROL 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 4 2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly POWER winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search. 12 3 3. PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape. 4. POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off. 15 45 6 8 5. F. FWD
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34 REAR 32 31 OUT UHF/VHF VIDEO IN(ANT) L OUT(TV) AUDIO R 33 14. AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and video 25. ENTER button - Used to enter the information in the signal cables from an external source can be menu mode. connected here. 26. CANCEL button - Used to clear the selected timer 15. Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allows recording program. direct access to any channel. 27. AUTO TRACKING button - Allows automatic adjust- 16. STOP button - Press to stop the tape. ment of track
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BASIC CONNECTIONS If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page 12 for the proper connections. ANTENNA TO VCR CONNECTION The VCR must be connected "between" the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the VCR. Then connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diag
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VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, you must connect the VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram. This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate VHF and UHF antenna inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception. TV NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV
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CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception. VCR 1 TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) IN Incoming Cable OUT ALLO
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound. AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION From ANTENNA/CATV system VCR TV To UHF/VHF IN To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO (L) OUT IN OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT To VIDEO IN To UHF/VHF OUT To ANT IN To AUDIO (L) IN AUDIO/VIDEO Cable (not supplied) To AUDIO (R) IN 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR
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SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL 3 Press the TRACKING SET + LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a or – button to select the program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the ENGLISH desired language: English TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). ESPAÑOL (ENGLISH), Spanish FRANCAIS When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable (ESPAÑOL) or French Æ +/–/ENTER/MENUæ only. (FRANCAIS), then press the ENTER button. 1 Press and hold the 3 or 4 button on
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SETTING THE CHANNELS This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted 1 Press the MENU button. MENU channels. Before selecting channels, they must be TIMER REC SET Press the TRACKING SET + AUTO REPEAT ON OFF programmed into the VCR’s memory. In addition to SAP ON OFF or – button to select the CH CH SETUP normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive SYSTEM SETUP SETUP
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LOADING AND UNLOADING Use only video cassette tapes marked . TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button once. LOADING The tape will stop but remain fully Push the center of the tape until it loaded and ready to play. is automatically retracted. " will appear on the screen for " AUTOMATIC POWER ON about 4 seconds. The VCR will turn on automatically and the POWER indicator will light. This VCR selects the playback tape speed SP, LP or SLP automatically. AUTOMATIC PLAY When loading a cassette tape wi
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK 1 Press the MENU button. MENU TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR TIMER REC SET Press the TRACKING SET + AUTO REPEAT ON OFF DESIRED POINTS SAP ON OFF or – button to select the AUTO CH SETUP SYSTEM SETUP When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the REPEAT option. PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. Æ +/ - /ENTER/MENU æ 2 Press the ENTER button to When pressed twice, the search picture will increase select the ON position. speed. Speed search time depends upon the s
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM " " will appear on screen for about 4 seconds and the 2 Press the SPEED selector REC indicator will blink to continue pause mode. button to select the desired tape speed SP or SLP. NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5 The counter and SP or SLP will minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the appear on the screen for about VCR. The VCR will change to the STOP mode. 00 : 00 : 00 SP 4 seconds. NOTE: AUTO REWIND FEATURE VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS This VCR will automa
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ONE-TOUCH TIMER SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING (OTR) RECORDING The One-touch Timer Recording feature provides Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with a simple and convenient way to make a timed the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic recording. unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. EXAMPLE: One-touch Timer Recording for 30 minutes. EXAMPLE: Program a timer recording for the 26th day, CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer • T
