Magnavox MC09E1MG, MC092EMG User Manual

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Introduction 3

Welcome to your TV/VCR owner's manual.

This manual describes the MCO9E1MG and MCO92EMG. The models may look differ- ent, but they operate exactly the same. The MCOgE1MG is illustrated in this manual.

Features

Automatic Channel Setup Automatic Head Cleaner

Automatic Tracking Adjustment Daylight-Savings Time

English or Spanish displays and menus High Quality (HQ) System One-Touch Recording

Remote Control or Front Panel menu access

• Rental Playback

Safety Precautions

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user's authority to operate it. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-

tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa- tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-

tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-

sures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Repeat Play ShowGuard TM - Indefinite Timer

Recording memory Sleep Timer

Special Effects: Forward and Reverse Searching; Still

Time Search Timer Recording Wake Up Timer

Zero Return

Magnavox recommends you use only videotapes that have the _ mark. Other tapes may cause poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads that

the warranty may not cover if damage occurs. This TV/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder calls the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides

guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: MC09E1MG, MC092EMG Trade Name: Magnavox Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics

P.O. Box 14810

Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 (865)521-4316

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Magnavox has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the ENERGYSTAR label can

4 Table of Contents

Setting Up Your TV/VCR

Introduction .......................................................... 3

Table of Contents ...................................................... 4

Before Using the TV/VCR ................................................ 5

Hooking Up the TV/VCR ............................................... 6-7

Setting TV Channels for the First Time ...................................... 8

Selecting a Menu Language ............................................... 9

Resetting TV Channels ................................................. 10

Adding/Deleting Channels ............................................... 11

Setting the Clock ................................................... 12-15

Daylight-Savings Time .................................................. 16

Description of Controls

Remote Control ...................................................... 17

Front Panel .......................................................... 18

Rear Panel ........................................................... 19

On-Screen Status Displays .............................................. 20

Adjusting the Picture Control ............................................ 21

Basic Operations

Playing a Videotape .................................................... 22

Playback Options ..................................................... 23

Recording ........................................................... 24

Recording Options

One-Touch Recording ................................................. 25

Timer Recording ................................................... 26-28

Timer Recording Auto Return ........................................... 29

Rerecording (Tape Duplication) .......................................... 30

Playing Options

Repeat Play .......................................................... 31

Rental Playback ....................................................... 32

Zero Return ......................................................... 33

Time Search ......................................................... 34

Additional Features

Sleep Timer .......................................................... 35

Wake Up Timer ...................................................... 36

Automatic Operation Features ........................................... 37

Information You May Need

Helpful Hints ...................................................... 38-39

Glossary ............................................................ 40

Specifications ......................................................... 41

Limited Warranty ..................................................... 42

Index ............................................................... 44

Before Using the TV/VCR 5

Putting Batteries in the Remote Control _=_

Remove the battery compartment lid on the bot-tom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and

off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid.

Place two AA batteries inside the battery com- partment with their + and - ends aligned as indicated.

Replace the battery compartment lid.

Battery Safety

Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that

may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the

unit:

_:_Install ALL batteries correctly, with the + and - markings on

the battery aligned as indicated on the unit;

_;_Do not mix batteries, for example, old with new or carbon

with alkaline; and

_;_Remove batteries when the unit will not be used for a long

time.

Recording Prevention

Videotapes have record tabs to ensure you do not erase

recordings accidentally.

To prevent accidental recording, break off the tab with a screwdriver.

To record again on the same tape, cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Using the Remote Control

_ Point the remote control at the front of the TV/VCR. _ Do not put objects between the remote control and the

TV/VCR.

TV/VCR Maintenance

_, In this TV/VCR, use only tapes with the _ mark. _ Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the videotape

before putting the tape in the TV/VCR. Removable labels can

jam the TV/VCR.

_ The TV/VCR requires periodic maintenance to maintain its

excellent performance. This TV/VCR has an internal auto- matic head cleaning system. However, the video heads will eventually require cleaning or replacement. Only an autho- rized service center should perform this service.

HelpfulHint

• Yournew product, its packaging,

and this manual contain materials

that can be recycled and reused.

Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the

amount of reusable materials and

to minimize the amount that

needs to be properly disposed.

Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted but should be disposed

of as small chemical waste. Please find out about the local

regulations on disposal of your old product, batteries, manual, and

packaging when you replace exist- ing equipment.

6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR

Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the

connections shown.

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a

Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to

the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel (channel 03 or 04). Then, select

channels at the Cable Box/Satellite

Receiver.

Connect a Cable TV

signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack.

Connect the Cable TV/Satellite

Jack on the Cable

_signal to the IN

Box/Satellite

%: f:::;: _,,:_ Receiver.

Connect an RF

_ _" coaxial cable

(not supplied) to

....... _# the OUT Jack on

...............[..........:,_ or Satellite

the Cable Box

Receiver and to

the ANT(enna)

Jack on the TVNCR.

Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With the

Supplied Rod Antenna

To install the supplied rod antenna, push

the stem of the antenna into the antenna hole at the top on the rear of the

TV/VCR. Connect the antenna wire to the ANT(enna) Jack on the rear of the

TV/VCR as shown. Extend the antenna and adjust its length, direction, and angle

for the clearest picture.

Plug the AC power cord into an AC power

outlet.

Follow the steps on page eight when you

turn on the TVNCR for the first time.

Rod Antenna

(supplied)

Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont'd) 7

Mobile Connections

Usually, the supplied rod antenna provides adequate recep- tion. When you want to watch TV outdoors or in a vehicle, try a mobile antenna (not supplied); or, try an indoor dipole antenna (not supplied) for better reception.

Connect an antenna to the ANT(enna)jack as shown at 1-C on page six. If you do not use the supplied rod antenna, refer to the instructions with

your other antenna to make a connection.

Make sure your vehicle has a 13.2-volt, negative ground electrical system. Connect one end of the

car battery cord to the DC 13.2V jack on the rear of the TVNCR. Connect the other end of

the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter in your vehicle.

Use only the supplied car battery cord. Using another cord could damage the TV/VCR. Make sure you push

the car battery cord's plug completely into the ciga- rette lighter. Wind the unused AC power cord as shown at right.

Car Battery Cord

Fuse Replacement

If the TV/VCR does not have power when connected prop- erly in your vehicle, replace the fuse in the car battery cord. Use only a 5-amp, 250-volt, fast blow fuse, which is

available at an electronics retailer.

To remove the old fuse, unscrew the red cap from

the end of the cord. Place your fingers on the grooved part of the cap and turn the cap counter-

clockwise.

When the cap is removed, the red cap and the silver tip will be loose. The fuse will be loose inside the end

of the cord.

Remove the old fuse and insert a new fuse.

Replace the red cap and the silver tip. The fuse will tighten into place as you screw on the cap, turning

the cap clockwise. (The end of the fuse will fit into the silver tip, which is in the center of the red cap

when tightened.)

MC09E1MG MC092EMG

Helpful Hints

Do not watch TVwhile driving. Make sure the cigarette lighter is free

of ashes and other debris. Always unplug the car battery cord

from the cigarette lighter before you unplug it from the TV/VCR.

You must disconnect the car battery

cord from the TV/VCRbefore you can use standard electrical (AC) power.

If you use the TV/VCR with the vehi- cle's engine off, recharge the vehicle's battery often. Unplug the car battery cord from the cigarette lighter when you finish using the TV/VCR.

When you use the TV/VCRwith a car

battery cord, noise may appear on

theTV/VCRscreen.

Do not use this TV/VCRin high tem- perature conditions. Details are on

page 41.

8 Settin 9 TV Channels for the First Time

The TV/VCR can memorize the channels you receive in your area. If you are using a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, you

do not need to set channels at the TV/VCR. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

(channel 03 or 04). Then select the channel to be viewed on

the Cable Box or Satellite Receiver.

If you do not see these menus when you turn on the TV/VCR for the very first time, set TV channels as instruct- ed on page 10 instead.

Press POWER to turn on the TV/VCR.

Press F.FWD/_ or REW/_I to select ENG- LISH or ESPAI_IOL (Spanish). The selected lan-

guage will appear inside the [ ].

- SET UP -

If- LANGUAGE

[ENGLISH] ESPANOL

AUTO PRESET

Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select AUTO PRESET. Then press F.FWD/_. The TV/VCR

scans and memorizes all active channels in your area. When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to

the lowest available channel.

Use the CH(annel) A/v button to select memorized

channels. Use the Number buttons to select non-

memorized channels.

- SET UP -

LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ESPANOL

m,-AUTO PRESET

• To remove the SET UP menu

• To select cable TV channels high-

• You will need to set up the lan-

Helpful Hints

without changing the language or

setting up channels, press the

MENUbutton. To set up chan-

nels later, see Resetting TV

Channels on page 70.

er than 99, press the +700 but-

ton, then press the Number but-

tons for the last two digits. For example, to select channel 725, press + 700, 2, 5. Precede single- digit channel numbers with a

zero (for example, 01 ... 09).

guage and channels again after a power failure.

Selecting a Menu Language 9

This function affects only the language of the TVIVCR's menu, not the audio of TV programming or videotapes.

Press MENU. Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select LANGUAGE.

-MENU-

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL

SETTING CLOCK CHANNEL SET UP

USER'SSET UP

1,- LANGUAGE _ I

ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

Press F.FWD/_ or REW/_I to select ENG-

LISH or ESPAI_IOL (Spanish).

Press MENU to remove the menu.

Helpful Hint

• If the menu is in Spanish but

you prefer English, press MENU,

then pressPLAY/,Aor STOP/V to select IDIOMA [ESPANOL].

PressF.FWD/J; to selectENG-

LISH.PressMENU to remove

the menu.

10 Resetting TV Channels

• •

Although the TV/VCR may memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on the first time, you may set up

channels again by following the steps below.

Press MENU.

Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select CHAN- NEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/_.

-MENU-

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL SETTING CLOCK

I_ CHANNEL SET UP

USER'SSET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]

ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select AUTO PRESET. Then, press F.FWD/I_.

The TV/VCR scans and memorizes all the active channels.

When scanning is complete, the TV/VCR will go to the lowest available channel.

Use the CH(annel) A/v button to select memorized

channels. Use the Number buttons to select non-

memorized channels.

- CHANNEL SET UP -

ADD / DELETE CH (TV)

I,- AUTO PRESET

• The TV/VCRcannot control or J

change the channels of a Cable J

I Helpful Hint I

Box or Satellite Receiver. I

Adding/Deleting Channels 11

The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. Or, you can add new channels into

the memory without having to reset all the channels. This lets you see only the channels you want when you use the CH(annel) A/T button to scan through channels.

Press MENU.

Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select

CHANNEL SET UP. Press F.FWD/_.

-MENU-

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL

SETTING CLOCK

I_ CHANNEL SET UP

USER'SSET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH]

ZERO RETURN TIME SEARCH

Press PLAY/A or STOP/_' to select

ADD/DELETE CH. Then, press F.FWD/_-.

- CHANNEL SET UP -

If- ADD / DELETE CH (TV)

AUTO PRESET

Press the Number buttons to choose a channel you want to add or delete.

ADD / DELETE

Press F.FWD/_- or REW/_I to add or delete the channel. Deleted channels will appear in light

purple. Added channels will appear in light blue. To add or delete other channels, repeat steps 4-5.

Press MENU to remove the menu.

Helpful Hints

• Toconfirm that a channel has

been added or deleted, press the

CH(annel) A/Y button to see if

you can or cannot select the

channel. Only memorized or

added channels can be selected

with CH(annel) A/Y. Youstill

can select any channel with the

Number buttons on the remote

control.

• If you have Cable TV, channels 1-125 are possibly available. If

you have an antenna, channels 2-69 are possibly available.

• TV or CATV will appear beside

ADD/DELETECH.Thisindicates

whether you have Cable TV

(CAW)or an antenna (TV) con-

nected to the TWVCR.The

TV/VCRdetects this internally

when Auto Preset is completed. You cannot adjust it.

72 Settin 9 the Clock

Set the clock accurately for proper timer recording. If a

Public Broadcasting Station (PBS)is available in your area,

follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual

Clock Setting on pages 14-15,

Auto Clock Setting

You can have the TV/VCR set the clock using the PBSchan-

nel. Once you have set the clock, the TV/VCR will monitor

the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBSsta- tion and update the time accordingly.

Before you begin, make sure ...

_ The TV/VCR power is on. _,_The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct.

_,_The Cable Box is on (if applicable). (See Helpful Hints.) _: Channels are set. Details are on pages eight and 10.

Press MENU.

Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select SETTING CLOCK, then press F.FWD/I_.

-MENU-

TIMER PROGRAMMING PICTURE CONTROL

I_ SETTING CLOCK

CHANNEL SET UP

USER'SSET UP LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] ZERO RETURN

TIME SEARCH

With AUTO CLOCK selected, press

F.FWD/I_ or REW/_I until ON appears beside

AUTO CLOCK.

- SETTING CLOCK -

I_ AUTO CLOCK [_

AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 [

MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T, [OFF]

Helpful Hints

• If the TV/VCRis connected to a

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver,

select the local PBSstation on

the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the Cable Box or

Satellite Receiver (usually chan- nel 3 or 4), to set the clock automatically.

• The TV/VCR cannot control or change the channels of the

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver.

• If you use the mobile connec-

tions described on page seven,

you cannot use the AUTO

CLOCK function.

$ettin 9 the Clock (cont'd) 13

If you already know your PBS channel number,

skip ahead to step 7.

If you do not know the channel number of your

PBS station, press STOP/V to select AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH, then press F.FWD/I_.

- SETTING CLOCK -

AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH

AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ] MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T, [OFF]

The TV/VCR will scan all your available TV channels.

Those that carry a time signal will be listed at the top of the screen. Use one of these channels when you enter your AUTO CLOCK CH at step 7. It will take

the TV/VCR several minutes to scan the channels. An

_" appears in the lower left corner of the screen

when the search is complete.

-AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH-

08 10 13

Press MENU to remove the menu.

Press MENU. Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select SETTING CLOCK, then press F.FWD/iI_.

Press PLAY/A or STOP/V to select AUTO CLOCK CH. Then press F.FWD/iI_ or REW/_I

until the channel number of your PBS station appears.

Use the channel number ',ou found at step 4.

-SETTING CLOCK-

AUTO CLOCK [ON] AUTO CLOCK CH SEARCH AUTO CLOCK CH [ 02 ]

MANUAL CLOCK SET D.S.T. [OFF]

Press MENU to remove the menu.

Press POWER to turn off the TV/VCR.

The TV/VCR will search for the time only when the

power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give

the TV/VCR time to set the clock.

Helpful Hints

• If the TV/VCR sets the time incor- rectly, it may have taken the time

from a PBS station in a different time zone. Follow the steps for

Manual Clock Setting on pages 14-15.

• If no channel numbers appear during the channel search at step

4, there are no stations in your

area that contain the time signal.

Use Manual Clock Setting on

pages 14-15.

• To stop the channel search during

step 4, press the MENUbutton.

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