Magnavox VR9720AT01 Owner’s Manual

MAGNAVOX

VQTS1537 ©

IB53970001

To 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

1 Connect the supplied A Back of VCR

VHF Connecting Cable
from the VCR to the TV

as shown here.

Back of TV

Follow illustration A or B
depending on the type

of terminals available on
the back of your TV.

VHF

B Back of VCR

VHF OUT ...........

VHF IN / __1_ _

SELECT VCR CHANNEL (CHANNEL 3 OR 4)

Your VCR must control one TV channel permanently
just as a TV broadcast stationdoes. To decide which

channel to use, select either channel 3 or 4 with the

Channel 3/4 switch on the back of the VCR.

To avoid local interference, the channel 3/4 switch

position you choose should match the number of the

TV channel that is not normally broadcast in your area.

VHF Connecting
Cable (supplied) (Example)

VHF Connecting
Cable (supplied)

(VCR Monitor Channel)

CHANNEL 3/4 Switch

CH3

CH4

Now, tune your TV to the same channel that you
selected for the channel 3 or 4 switch.

Back of VCR

SELECT YOUR VCR OR TV FOR VIEWING

Set the VCR/'FV
Selector to "VCR".

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6 6 6

REMOTE CONTROL

Refer to the separate Basic Guide For VCR Connections and select the section with details on the particular

hookup you want to use.

VCR/TV
Selector

Press once

twice

VCR Front

VCR Indicator Panel

ON: TO WATCH A VIDEO PLAYBACK OR

TUNE CHANNELS AT VCR WITH THE

or

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CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS.

OFF: TO WATCH AND TUNE CHANNELS AT

THE TV.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VR9720ATO1

INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to introduce to you one of the most
sophisticated viewing and entertainment products
available today.

This manual is arranged to get you started easily so

you can begin to enjoy the world of video as soon
as possible. On the facing page you will find the
basic steps described for setting up your VCR to
view tapes on your TV and to record. Keep this
manual handy to serve as a quick guide to the video

features on your new VCR.

FEATURES

• New Compact Design

• HQ (High Quality) System

• Frequency Synthesizer Tuning

with Auto Set Feature

• On Screen Display Programming

• Special Effects Playback

Fast Search

Still Picture

• One Touch Recording

• Unattended (Timer) Recording

• Auto Operation Functions

• Wireless Remote Control

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TO GET STARTED ....................... 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................... 2

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ............. 3

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT .................... 6

TO PLAYBACK .......................... 7

TO RECORD ............................ 9 J

CHANNEL MEMORY ...................... 11

ONE TOUCH RECORDING ................ 13

TIMER RECORDING ...................... 15

HELPFUL HINTS ......................... 18

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE .......... 20 E

SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 21 []

WARRANTY ............................. 22 []

ACCESSORIES ................... Back Cover

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This video recorder equipped with the HQ System Is compatible with existing VHS equipment.

N.A.P. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CORP. recommends that you use only cassette tapes which have been

tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6 and 8 hour video cassette recorders, and which are labeled with the

mark.

The use of tapes which have not been tested and inspected for 2, 4, 6 and 8 hour recorders may result in poor

picture quality, excess deposits on the VIDEO head, which may not be covered by the Warranty if damage occurs.

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This symbol warns the user that uninsuiated voltage

within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any

kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit

has been included. Therefore, it should be read

carefully in order to avoid any problems.

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

STOP/EJECT

PLAY/STILL BUTTON

BuTroN

CASSETTE

WIRELESS REMOTE

SENSOR

COMPARTMENT

'\

VCR INDICATOR-

TIMER INDICATOR

CHANNEL,
UP/DOWN KEYS

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Various VCR function controls are conveniently available with your Wireless Remote Control.

-- RECORD BUTTON

RECORD INDICATOR

_-- POWER INDICATOR

--POWER BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

VCR/TV SELECTOR BuTroN_

CHANNEL MEMORY Bu'rrON_

ADD/DELETE BUTTON

CHANNEL CALL BUTTON.

COUNTER CALL BUTTON
TIME CALL BUTTON

RESET Bul"rON

MEMORY BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/SEARCH <1<

TRACKING CONTROL-
(UP/DOWN)

UP/DOWN KEYS

BUTTON

UTTON

ONE TOUCH RECORD

(O.T.R.) BUTTON

PLAY BU'I'rON
RECORD BU'I'rON
PAUSE/STILL BU'N'ON
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH

b,l_ BUTTON

SELECTOR

BUTTON (SP/LP/SLP)

See page 5 for Battery Replacement Caution.

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VR9720AT01

AUDIOOUTPUT

CONNECTOR

VIDEO OUTPUT"

CONNECTOR

CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH

AC POWER CORD

The following on-screen overlays will appear automatically for a few seconds when one of the main function

buttons is pressed on the remote control or at the VCR. The channel currently tuned-in will be displayed
automatically for a few seconds when the power is first turned on, whenever the channel is changed, or when

the CHANNEL CALL Button is pressed thereafter.

STOP, EJECT, PLAY, REC, FF, nEW, PAUSE, TIME, DATE, CHANNEL INDICATION, TAPE COUNTER/
COUNTER MEMORY, TAPE SPEED, STANDBY SET (indicates the Preset O.T.R. mode is set), OTR (whenever

Preset OTR ltarts)

UHF ANTENNA
OUTPUT TERMINALS
(OUT TO TV SET)

UHF ANTENNA
INPUT TERMINALS
(IN FROM ANTENNA)

VHF ANTENNA
OUTPUT TERMINAL

(OUT TO "rv SET)

VHF ANTENNA

INPUT TERMINAL
(IN FROM ANTENNA)

(FUNCTION) I

DATE INDICATOR

JAN _ _8 SA 8:05AM

TAPE COUNTER/COUNTER MEMORY/

TAPE SPEED INDICATOR

l

COUNT 0057 SLP

or (MEkeORY 0058 SP)

BLANK TAPE INDICATION

If a blank (unrecorded)sectionof tape is encounteredwhile in the play mode, the TV screen will changeto a
solidblue field.The screen willremainblue untila recordedsignalis again detected,

Press the TIME CALL Button to show or remove the date and time from the TV
screen.

Press the COUNTER CALL Button to show or remove the tape counter/counter
memory/tape speed display.

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

FRONT

• STOP/EJECT BUTTON

TO stop the tape. TO remove a cassette in the stop

mode.

• PLAY/STILL Bun'oN

To play back a tape. In SLP playback, press this
button once more to view a still picture.

• POWER INDICATOR

This indicator flashes when an operation button is
pressed on the Remote Control.

• POWER BU'R'ON

- To set the VCR for unattended recordings after
timer settings have been completed.

- To turn the VCR on and off.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

• VCRil"V SELECTOR

VCR position: To view playback or to monitor video

recordings. VCR Indicator on the
VCR appears.

TV position: To watch TV or to view one program

while recording a different program.
When this is set to "FV, there is no
indication on the VCR.

• CHANNEL MEMORY BUTTON

This button is normally OFF. For CHANNEL
MEMORY programming, hold this button down and
press NUMERIC Key "1" to use the AUTO SET

feature.

• ADD/DELETE BUTTON

Used to add or delete a selected CHANNEL.

• CHANNEL CALL BUTTON
When pressing this button, the number of the

channel tuned will be displayed on the TV screen
momentarily.

• COUNTER CALL BUTTON

Press this button to display or clear the tape

counter/counter memory/tape speed display.

• TIME CALL BUI-rON

Press the TIME CALL Buttonto display or clear the

date and time from the TV screen.

• REWIND/SEARCH BUTTON
To rewind tapes. Also, during playback press this

button to view the picture in rapid reverse.

• CLEAR BUTTON

Press this button to clear the settings for the

displayed program contents.
While setting the clock or a program, each press
of this button starts the digit to the left flashing for

correction.

• PROG BUTTON

Press this button to display the MENU screen to

select either clock adjustment or the Timer
programming mode.

• STANDBY BUTTON
Used along with O.T.R. Button, to set a delayed

(Preset) O.T.R..

• ONE TOUCH RECORD (O.T.R.) BUTTON
Select the channel and press the ONE TOUCH

RECORD Button to start recording immediately for

30 minutes to 4 hours of recording, or until tape

ends. In any case power shut off is automatic.

• PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
To temporarily stop the tape during recording or to

view a still picture during playback.

• FAST FORWARD/SEARCH BUTTON
To rapidly advance the tape. Also, during playback

press this button to do rapid forward visual search.

• TAPE SPEED SELECTOR (SP/LP/SLP) BUTTON

Set this selector for the desired recording speed.

REAR

• CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH

Set to channel 3 or 4 (whichever is not used for
regular "IV broadcasting in your area) to use your

TV as a VCR program monitor.
See "TO GET STARTED" on page 1.

LOAD THE BATTERIES AS FOLLOWS:

1 Lilt off the !id affer pcessing i_

and upon the lid latch _th _
your thumb nail or other

narrow object.

Install two batteries as

f- indicated i_ the_ery

Compartment.: " :;

_ap iid into place.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT CAUTION

• Do not mixold and new batteries.(AIso never mix alkalinebatterieswith manganesebatteries.)

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CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

VR9720AT01

REMOTE CONTROL

BUTTON

r_--C_LL_

............ -P.oa

.U.ON

MONTH & DAY

EXAMPLE

FEB 9

PRESS

(NUMERIC KEYS)

@® @®

MONTH DAY

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.

TO SET THE CLOCK

VCR and TV mustbe ON. Pressthe "PROG" Buttonand the clock
set guide will appear on the "IV screen.

EXAMPLE: To set the clock for FEB 9, 1988, 10:30 AM, enter the

following:

YEAR HOUR & MINUTE AM/PM TO

START CLOCK

1988

®®

YEAR

10 : 30

0® ®®

HOUR MINUTE

AM

PRESS

NNI

AM

TV SCREEN DISPLAY

MONTH

.14

,.1_ " --:--

SET MONTH
WITH NUMERIC KEY

EXIT FROG KEY

DAY

YEAR

02o_;: --:--

SET YEAR
WJTH NUMERIC KEY

EXIT. PROG KEy

HOUR

02 09 es T_-:--

SET HOUR
WITH NUMERIC KEY

EXIT. PROG KEY

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MINUTE

02 09 B_ TU T_'--

AM/PM

SET AMIPM

AM. I PM .2

EXIT,FROG KEy

FEB 9 8S TU 10:30AM

PUSH PROG KEY
AT EXACT TIME

Clock starts.

The TV screen will

SET DAY

WITH NUMERIC KEy

EXIT.PROG KEY

SET MfNUTE
WITH NUMERIC KEY

EXIT..PROG KEY

return to the
channel selected at

the VCR.

• Be sure to enter the first digit to set the month within 30 seconds.

• Be sure to enter "0" before single-digit numbers.

TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ON-SCREEN ENTRY

To make corrections after entering a number, press the CLEAR Button to move the flashing indication one space
left. Enter the correct number. The flashing indicator will then move one space right.

TO RESET THE CLOCK

FEB S 88 TU 10:30AM

SELECT MODE

PUSH KEY I OR 2

1.,SET CLOCK

E..SET PROGRAM

EXIT..PROG KEY

If you want to reset the clock at some later time, press the PROG Button while
you are watching TV. The MENU screen shown at the left will appear; press
key(_ and follow the clock set guide to re-enter the new date and time.

• Irregular key entries will be ignored.

(MENU screen)

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To PLAYBACK

Be sure the PREPARATIONS on page 1 have been completed before proceeding to step 1 below.

Turn TV on and
select Its VCR

channel.

The TV's VCR Channel is
CH3 or CH4.

AT VCR

Insert cassette.

The Power will come on
automatically.

If a cassetteis already in
the VCR, just pressthe

POWER ButtonON.

When the record tab is

missing,the cassettewill
be playedback

automatically.

START PLAYBACKAT "IV

Press the PLAY
Button.

STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP
Button.

POWER ON;
SELECT THE

VCR CHANNEL CASSETI'E

SPECIAL EFFECTS IN PLAYBACK MODE (BEST IN SLP SPEED: SOUND IS MUTED)

i

TO RAPIDLY LOCATE A PARTICULAR SEGMENT

• Press the SEARCH Button.

This starts a rapid forward or reverse visual search.

• Press the SEARCH Button again or the PLAY Button

to return to playback.

TO VIEW A STILL PICTURE (DURING PLAYBACK

• Press the PLAY/STILL Button (or the PAUSE/
STILL Button on the Remote Control).

A freeze frame picture of the playback image

appears.

Press button once more.
This releases the still and the playback continues.

SEARCH SPEED

SLPSearchis about21 timesnormalspeed I

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TheseautomaticfeatureshavebeendesignedtosimplifyPLAYBACK.
AUTOOPERATIONFUNCTION

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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.

Cassette with record tab removed (for playback only)
AUTO PLAY WITH CASSETTE INSERTION

With power ON or OFF, VCR begins playback.

AUTO REWIND AND EJECT AT TAPE END

Tape automatically rewinds from end and ejects, VCR goes into stop mode.

STOP/EJECT PLAY/STILL
BU'I-rON BU'I'FON

VCR[FV
SELECTOR BUTTON

VR9720AT01

6 6

o 6 6

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PLAY BUTTON --

STOP BUTTON

SEARCH BUTTONS --

• _ PAUS_STILL

A certain amount of "noise" may appear in the picture when a VHS video tape recorded on one VCR is played
back on a different one. You may adjust the TRACKING CONTROL (UP/DOWN) on your Remote Control to
minimize this noise in playback. The normal position is automatically set when a cassette tape is inserted.

NOTE: • During search playback, horizontal noise bars will appear on the TV screen.

• After the VCR has been in pause, or still for 5 minutes it will stop automatically for tape and video

head protection.

• In search or still playback, some amount of noise may appear for tapes recorded in SLP mode.
The picture may be completely snowy in search or still mode for tapes recorded in SP or LP speed.

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To RECORD

PREPARATIONS on page 1 must be completed and an antenna system must be lconn_F.,'tedto the VCR.
(See Basic Guide For VCR Connections.)

ATTV

Turn TV on and

select Its VCR
Channel.

The TV's VCR Channel is

CH3 or CH4.

AT VCR SET TAPE SPEED

Insert cassette.

*'J (a) Press the

COUNTER

CALL Button.

Usea tapewiththe record

tab in place.

Tape Speed

Displayappears.

The Powerwillcome on

automatically.

If a cassetteis already in

the VCR, just press the

(b) Press the

TAPE SPEED
SELECTOR

Button.

POWER ButtonON.

Be sure that the VCR/TV
Selectorisset to "VCR".

Select SP, LP or SLP. See table at bottomof
this page.

COUNT OO57 SLP

TYPES OF VIDEO CASSETTE

Use typeswith the _ markin this unit.

Tape Speed Selector Position

SP (StandardPlay)
LP (LongPlay)

SLP(SuperLongPlay)

2 Hours 40 Minutes 1 Hour

5 Hours 20 Minutes 2 Hours

8 Hours 3 Hours

POWER ON;
SELECT THE
VCR CHANNEL

T160 T6O

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T120

2 Hours

4 Hours

6 Hours

CASSETTE

VR9720AT01

CHOOSE PROGRAM START RECORDING PAUSE'RECORDING STOP RECORDING

A Select channel. _ Press the PAUSE/ 7 Press the STOP
='t U

Hold the REC
Button In and

press the PLAY
Button.

STILL Button on / Button.

_R_e

Control.

Use the CHANNEL UP/
DOWN Keys or NUMERIC

Keys.

STOP BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON
end PLAY BUTTONS

Re_ording starts.

Usingthe remote control,
pressthe REC Buttonto
startrecording.

VCP,/TV SELECTOR BU'I-FON
NUMERIC KEYS

CHANNEL UP/DOWN KEYS

COUNTER CALL BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

STOP BUTTON _"

The recording stops
temporarily.

Pressthis buttonagain to
releasepause.

This stops the recording
completely.

TAPE SPEED

VCR CHANNEL

INDICATOR UP/DOWN KEYS

SELECTOR BUR'ON

PAUSE/STILL BUTrON

TO WATCH ANOTHER "IV PROGRAM WHILE RECORDING

1 set VCR/TV SELECTOR tO TV.

• The uVCR" indicator and "IV picture will disappear.

Use the TV channel controls.

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