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OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE
MVR4041
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 de 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
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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 1 2 3 45 FRONT POWER PLAY REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT MONO CHANNEL VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R REC/OTR 10 9 8 7 6 REMOTE CONTROL 1. Cassette Loading Slot - To insert or remove a video tape. 2. REW button - In the STOP mode, this button POWER rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY 5 mode, this button activates Reverse Search. 12 3 3. PLAY button - Press to play a prerecorded tape. 4. F. FWD button - In the STOP mode, this button 8 45 6 rapidly winds the tape forward. In the PLAY mo
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29 30 REAR OUT UHF/VHF VIDEO IN(ANT) L OUT(TV) AUDIO R 34 32 31 33 16. CLOCK/COUNTER selector button - Switches 24. ZERO RETURN button - Used to stop the tape between the clock and the real time tape counter. when the counter reaches "00:00:00". 17. COUNTER RESET button - Resets the Real Time 25. AUDIO SELECT button - Switches sound between Tape Counter to 00:00:00. mono and stereo, and SAP when receiving broad- 18. TV/VCR selector button - Switches between TV casts in stereo or SAP. and VCR. 26
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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 diagr
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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 UHF/VHF IN VHF/UHF Incoming Cable IN (ANT)
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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 To UHF/VHF IN TV IN To VIDEO OUT OUT To AUDIO (L) OUT To UHF/VHF OUT To AUDIO (R) OUT To ANT IN To AUDIO (R) IN To VIDEO IN To AUDIO (L) IN AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (not supplied) 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR
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SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL 2 Press the TRACKING/SET + LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE To view playback of a recorded tape, or to watch a or – button to select the ENGLISH program selected by the VCR's channel selector, the desired language: English ESPAÑOL TV must be set to channel 3 or 4 (video channel). (ENGLISH), Spanish FRANCAIS When a TV is connected with the 75 ohm coaxial cable (ESPAÑOL) or French 〈+ – 〉 / /ENTER/MENU only. (FRANCAIS), then press the ENTER button. 1 Turn ON the VCR POWER button. 3
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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 MENU 1 Press the MENU button. CLOCK SET 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 CH SET UP or – button to select the CH SAP ON OFF normal VHF and UHF channels, this VCR can receive LANGUAG
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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 STOP The VCR will turn on automati- indicator will light in the display for cally and the POWER indicator about 4 seconds. will light. The clock counter display will change to the coun
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK TO VISUALLY SEARCH FOR TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY DESIRED POINTS CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the • Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. • Turn ON the VCR POWER button. The CUE indicator or the REVEW indicator will light in • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR the display for about 4 seconds. When pressed twice, mode. the search picture will increase
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RECORDING A TV PROGRAM " " will appear on screen for about 4 seconds. VHF/UHF/CATV CHANNELS The PAUSE indicator will light in the display for about 4 TV CATV seconds. VHF VHF 2-13 2-13 NOTE: The pause function will be released after 5 UHF STD/HRC/IRC minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the 14-69 14-36 (A) (W) VCR. The VCR will change to the STOP mode. 37-59 (AA) (WW) 60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ) NOTE: AUTO REWIND FEATURE 86-94 (86) (94) This VCR will automatically rewind the tape 95-99
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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 •
