Magnavox VR3440 User manual

MAGNAVOX
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL VR3440

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Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Features ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Before Using Your VCR ................................................................................................................................................5
Getting Hooked Up ....................................................................................................................................................6 - 7
Playing a Tape .......................................................................................................................................................................7
Placing Local Channels in the VCR .......................................................................................................................8
Using the VCR/TVSelector Button .........................................................................................................................9
Setting the Clock .............................................................................................................................................................10
Recording on a Tape ......................................................................................................................................................11
Describing Your Controls
Description of Remote and VCR Controls ...........................................................................................12 -17
On-Screen Displays (OSD) ........................................................................................................................................18
Doing More
One Touch Recording (OTR) ...................................................................................................................................19
Timer Recording ...................................................................................................................................................20 - 21
Special Playback Features .........................................................................................................................................22
Re-Recording (Tape Duplication) .........................................................................................................................23
Tape Operation .................................................................................................................................................................24
Information You May Need
Technical Notes on Operations ...............................................................................................................................25
Other Hook-Ups You Can Try ......................................................................................................................26 - 29
Before Requesting Service .............................................................................................................................30 - 31
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................................31
Warranty ...............................................................................................................................................................................32
Glossary ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
Index .......................................................................................................................................................................................34
Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................35
Safetv Precautions
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
FCC WARNING: Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment would void the user's
authority to operate.
This video recorder, equipped with the HQ (High Quality)
System, is compatible with existing VHS (Video Home
System) equipment.
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
recommends that you use only cassette tapes which have
been tested and inspected for use in 2, 4, 6and 8 hour video
cassette recorders, and which are labeled with the VHS mark.
The use of tapes which have not been tested and inspected for
2, 4, 6and 8 hour recorders may result in poor picture quality
and excess deposits on the VIDEO head, which may not be
covered by the warranty if damage occurs.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION:
Pour _viter les chocs _lectdques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise
et pousser jusqu'au fond.
Note to CATV System Installer.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) System installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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3

4dntroduction
e are pleased to introduce you to one of the most
W popular entertainment products available today. You
have a legal description of your VCR (Video Cassette
Recorder) when you record the Serial and Model Numbers in
the spaces provided either on page two (just below the
president's signature) or on the Warranty page at the back of
this owner's manual. These numbers are located on the back
of the VCR. Keep this manual and numbers near your VCR
for quick reference or in case you should have to call for help.
This owner's manual is designed for you. To h.elp you, keep
this color principle in mind: Blue is for Beginning, Green is
for Getting Acquainted, Tan is for Taking on More, and Black
is for Back-Up Information.
Blue is for Beginning
The headlines and first (large) letters of introduction in this
opening section are blue. This says you are at the beginning.
The features discussed on these pages are interrelated. To get
the most enjoyment out of your VCR you should do
everything in the Blue section. Blue is for Beginning.
Green is for Getting Acquainted
The headlines and first letters in the second section are green.
This says buttons and important areas of your VCR and
remote control are highlighted and briefly discussed here.
This section is for quick reference and can be used at any time.
You can even look at it first. Green is for Getting Acquainted.
Tan is for Taking On More
The headlines and first letters in this section are tan. This says
you are taking on more features. The pages here are not
interrelated, unless you see "(Continued on next page.)" at the
bottom. Each function can be done separately. Tan is Taking
On More.
Black is for Back-Up Information
The headlines and first letters in this, the last section are black.
This says there is additional information here you can look at
when you have a question. Or if you're just curious.
Definitions are here. So are accessories, other ways of
hooking up your VCR, and an index that helps you find
information more quickly. Black is for Back-Up Information.
Numbered Steps and Shaded Areas
Also remember: numbered steps and blue-shaded areas in this
manual are the steps necessary to complete a task. You must
do all the blue-shaded areas for each feature to accomplish
that feature. There are, however, tan-shaded areas. These
areas tell you how to cancel or alter a feature you have set up.
Clear-shaded areas in boxes provide additional information
you may find helpful. The color principle is the same: Blue
for Beginning and Tan for Taking on More.
You are now ready to begin.
•HQ (High Quality) System
•Frequency Synthesizer Tuning with Auto Set
Feature
•On Screen Display
•Indicator Panel
•Real Time Counter
•Special Effects Playback
Fast Search
Still
VariableSlow
Frame Advance
•Auto Tracking
• One Touch Recording
•Unattended (Timer) Recording
• Auto Operation Functions
• Head Cleaner
•Wireless Remote Control
Copyright © 1992 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

1
1 Remove the Battery Compartment
lid from the bottom of the remote
control.
Bottom of the
remote control.
2Install two batteries as indicated
inside the Battery Compartment. 3Replace the lid.
Battery Replacement Caution
•Do notmix old andnewbatteries. (Also never mixalkalinebatteries with manganese batteries.)
This remote control and batteries are supplied accessories. Please check to make sure they are included.
Also, check the Accessories page to see what other accessories are included.
5
2
You can change the recording speed for a tape using the Tape SPEED button.
2 Recording speeds : SP, SLP
3 Playback speeds : SP, LP, SLP
In this VCR, use only tapes with the _ mark. The chart below shows the recording/playback time for 3 types of
tapes (T160, T120, T60).
Tape Speed Selector Position
Type of Tapes
SP (Standard Play)
LP (Long Play)(Playback only)
SLP (Super Long Play)
Maximum Record /Playback Time
T160 T120 T60
2 Hours 40 Minutes 2 Hours I Hour
5 Hours 20 Minutes 4 Hours 2 Hours
8 Hours 6 Hours 3 Hours
*During Playback, the VCR selects the tape speed, SP, LP, or SLE automatically.
3
Cassettes have aRecord Tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.
•To prevent accidental erasure: •To record again:
VCRTape Cassette_/_l_
Break off the tab with
a screwdriver. _. %%
Cover the hole
with cellophane tape.
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(For other possible connections, please see pages 26-29.)
Step 1:Disconnect the Antenna or Cable from Your TV.
\\\ J'l // //// Back of TV (exampleonly)
IOutdoor Antenna//_____,_
UtF
Step 2: Connect Your Antenna or Cable to Your VCR.
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ANT. IN
(In from Antenna)
Back of VCR
Outto TV
Step 3: Connect Your VCR to Your TV.
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Antennaor Cable
ANT.IN
Back of VCR
ACPowerCord
VHF
TM
UHF
Plugthe AC(Alternating Current) cord into anACoutlet.

2
Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to channel 3
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.
To avoid local interference, the CH3/CH4 switch position you
choose should correspond to the local TV channel that is not
used or least used.
"IV
Back of VCR
CHANNEl_
314 Switch
CH 3
[]
AC Outlet
7
Now, play a tape to see if you have made the right connections.
Make sure...
the batteries are loaded in the remote control and the connections on
pages 6 and 7 have been completed before continuing to the steps below. TV
r,._[1L_I|Ti
(_ urn the TV on.Set the "IVto the same channel as the switch
on the back of the VCR (CH3/CH4).
VCR
----Turn TV on.
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Insert a cassette.*
• The VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) Power will come on.
(_ Press the PLAY button.
• The VCR mode is automatically set.
"VCR" Indicator will light.
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Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop playback.
• Press the REWIND button to fully rewind the tape.
•Press the STOP/EJECT button again to remove the.tape.
* startIftheautomatically.recordtab on a cassette (page 5) is removed, playback will
eIf acassette is already in the VCR, just press the POWER button.
Now turn to the next page _d place local channels in the
VCR. This puts the VCR in the "NORMAL TV" or "CABLE
TV" mode and places channels in the VCR's memory. "x
Insert
cassette
tape.
VCRindicator
CD 0 C)
Remote Control
To start,
press
PLAY
Button.
I
Tostop,
press
STOP/
EJECTor
STOP
Button.

8
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. You must use your remote control.
AutomaticChannelSetting Make sure...
Remote Control
TV POWER MUTE V_CR pOWER
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GO-TO MEMO SPEED
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the steps on pages 6-7 have been completed first, your TV and VCR
are on, and your remote control works.
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First, press the MENU button to display the
(_ ain menu screen.
Now, press the NUMBERED 3 button to
select "TUNER SET UP."
The screen at right appears.
NUMBERED
Buttons (_
VCRCH(annel)
-UP/DOWN
Button
_ MENU
Button
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TV Screen
_TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN_
I NORMAL "rv l
J
2CABLE TV
3 AUTO PROGRAMMING
4 ADD/DELETE
5 CH MEMORY
OEND PUSH MENU
Press the 2 button to change from "NORMAL TV" to "CABLE TV."
Press the 1 button to change from "CABLE TV" to "NORMAL TV."
"(ON)" appears beside your selection.
Press the NUMBERED 3 button to start Auto Programming. The
display shows that Normal TV or Cable TV auto programming is
(_ proceeding. The memorized channel
numbers are displayed on the TV screen. 15 17 20 21 27 31
32, 36 42 43 45 47
50 51 52 55 64 67
for example °, ,0 ,3 ,s
O END PUSH MENU
After auto program is complete, the lowest numbered channel stored
in the VCR's memory will appear on the TV screen. To view other
stored channels, press the VCR CH(armel) UP/DOWN button.
Line mode is always stored in the VCR's memory.
"L" appears on the VCR's front panel when selected using the VCR
CH(annel) UP/DOWN button.
Adding and Deletinga Channel ]
1. Press the MENU buKon to display the menu screen.
Next, press the 3 button to .seleet'q'UNER SET UP."
:_," _
2. Press the 4 button to sele_ iflo Add/Dalote¢liannel feature.
The display shown below next to step 3%villappear.
o- _,
3. Press two numbers to add or delete _Is
upto 100. For 100 or more_ first press the
100 button, then two numbers.
•Always enter a"0" before any single- digit
entries. For example, 0, then 6 for "6."
•Refer to "Using the 1130Button" to enter a
three-digit number_
4. Pressthe 1, 2. or 3 button to "ADD."
"DELETE" or "SELECT ANOTHER C'I-I"
the channel for confirmation.
If"3" is selected the display in step 3will
re-appear.
To exit the Add/Delete mode. Press the MENU button once.
SILECTCHANNB'NUMBERICH '-]',:-
TO END PUSH MENU
t_TO SELECT PUSH NO SHOWN_
1 ADD CH 12 /
2 DELETE J
3 SELECT ANOTHER CH
OEND PUSH MENU
--{Channel Memory Review t--
15 17 20 21 27 31
button. Next, press 32 36 ,2 43 ,5 ,r
50 51 52 55 64 67
the 3 button to select _ 70 73 7a rg 8o
"TUNER SET UP." s,83 8, _ =.
90 92 95 104 107 112
NEXT = _ PREVIOUS = 2
Now, press the 5 button MENU
to select "CH MEMORY."
The memorized channel list will appear on the
TV screen. Now, press the 1 button to see the
next channel list. Press the 2 button to see the
previous channel list. To exit, press the
MENU button.
USin___g_the100 Button}
select channel numbers 100 to 125 with the
MBERED buttons, first press the 100
on and then enter the remaining two
bers. For example for channel 105, press
MBERED buttons 100,0,5.

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.
9
Turnyour TV on. Set theTV to the samechannel as selected on
the back of the VCR: "CH.3." or "CH.4"'
(See page 7 fordetails.)
TurntheVCR on. The VCR indicatorlights onthe frontpanel.If
VCR indicatoris noton, pressthe VCR/TV selector button.
"TUNER" shouldbe selected as the inputsource. See "Choose
InputSource" belowfordetails.
SelectChannelsontheVCRusingtheVCR CH(annei)UP/DOWN
buttonsorthe NUMBEREDbuttonsonthe remotecontrol.
(Youmay skip this step if "TUNER" is already selected.)
First, press the MENU button. Then, pressthe NUMBERED button
4to select "INPUT SELECT." Next, press NUMBERED button I to
select the choose "TUNER." Toexit, press the MENU button once.
f_T-TOSELECT PUSH NO SI-tO_'N_
1PROGRAM /
2 ON SCREEN MODE
3TUNER SET UP
4INPUT SELECT
5CLOCK SET l
#
ENO PUSH MENU
To Select TV Channels at the TV:
Turn the VCR off and select Channels using the "IV channel
Controls.
If the VCR is left on and VCR i_icamr is lit, press the VCR/TV
Selector button once (VCR indicator is turned off) and select
Channels with the TV Channel controls.
*If you are not receiving_hannels, please repeat the steps Onpages
6-8 in this book. Also, follow carefully the instruefioff_'listed "
above.'_ = - - ,:-k.
Ifthepower shouldevergo out,repeatthestepson page 8.
W
ANTENNA
(or Cable)
VCR INPUTSELECT:I
TUNER
VCRindicator
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ctor
Remote Control
CHANNEL
UPmOWN
,u.on
o vc. v
selector
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Point the transmitter toward the remote sensor,
within the angle as shown in the illustration
above.

ccurateclocktimeisamustforalltypesoftimerrecording.YourVCR(VideoCassetteRecorder)willaccuratelymaintain
itscalendaruptoDEC.31,2010,11:59PMonceyouhavesetthepresentdayandtime.Youmustuseyourremotecontrol.
Make sure...
ToSettheClock .your VCR and_ are connected and tume.d on (seePages6-7).
•the VCR indicator says "VCR" (see page 9).
•to make each entry within 10 seconds, otherwise the VCR will exit the
Clock Set mode and you will have to start over.
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Remote Control
NUMBERED
Buttons
MENU
Button
CLEAR
Button
STATUS
Button
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_ ress the MENU button. Then press the
NUMBERED 5 button to select
"CLOCK SET" from the menu screen.
TV Screen
First, press two NUMBERED
buttons for the hour, then two NUMBERED buttons
for the minutes, and finally press "1" for AM or "2" for PM.
For example, for 10:30 PM, press NUMBERED buttons 1-0, 3-0, 2.
•When setting the clock for the first time, entries that do not match
the calendar will cause a "?" to appear.
•Always enter "0" before any single-number entries.
• To make corrections, press the CLEAR button repeatedly to move
back to .an item then enter the correct number.
Pros two numbers for the month, two
numbers for the day, and two numbers
for the year.
For example, for Feb. 9, 1992, press
NUMBERED buttons 0-2, 0-9, 9-2.
•The day of the weekappears
IO IME 10 30PM 1
MONTH -;,'-."....
%.CLEAR
TIME 10 30PM
DATE02/09/92
SUN
TO CORRECTPUSH CLEAR
OEND PUSH MENU
@ ress the MENU button.
•Clock startsand the screenreturn to the program you were on.
•To display the time, press the STATUSbutton.
[ToResettheClockI
SE,ECTPUSHNOSHOW""_',_'tO_clock,
ONSCREE.MODE_ -?_tt_:_:rv
3TUNER SETUP | .-t_ _J;:_l.]u_+,
4INPUT SELECT I_,_'_I "_ +'&e_': ....
5CLOCKSET / _ y_st._
r P :;_+_I'-: "-:CRy: -
button and follow'the cl_=t _.de'_ _+¢nt_._r
the new date andtime. :.... -'_
]ToDisplaytheTime
O0SELECTPUSH NO SHOWN_
1 PROGRAM /
2 ON SCREENMODE /
3TUNERSET UP i
4INPUT SELECT [
5CLOCKSET J
/
END PUSH MENU J
Press the MENU button. Next, press the
NUMBERED 1 button to select "PROGRAM"
from the menu screen. Then, press the
NUMBERED 4 button to select
"CALENDAR." Adate and time oveday
appears on the TV screen.
See page 18, "Calendar Indicator," for details.
,_.._j_l'l,llllt ___ can ean_:_otfto lose both ),our _|0_'-." !

Make sure...
the steps in "Getting Hooked Up" on pages 6-7 have been completed. TM
(_ Turfi the TV on. Tum to channel 3 if the VCR CH3/CH4 switch is set
_/ to "CH 3." Turn to channel 4 if the VCR is set to "CH. 4."
Power On:
Selectchannel
3or4.
11
®Insert acassette with the record tabinplace.
The power will come on.
If the cassette is already in the VCR, press the POWER button.
Be sure that the VCR/TV selector is set to "VCR."
I[l_i[qi],_[:]llll!l!il_l=lllOl;ll
(Youmay skip this step if "TUNER" is already selected.)
_irskpressthe MENUbutton. Then, pressthe NUMBEREDbutton
4 toselect "INPUT SELECT."Next, pressNUMBERED button 1
to select the choose "TUNER." To exit, press the MENU button
once.
VCRindicator STOPButton
i
/\
IL 1"-
J
Cassette CHANNEL REC(ord)
Tape UP/DOWN Button
Buttons
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(_ Youmay skip this step ifdesired tape speed is already selected.)
Pressthe TapeSPEED button on theremotecontrol until the
desiredtape speed(SP,SLP)appearson the TV screen.
}_illllI,'l_llii[;l)hI_lili[;
_ ress the VCR CH(annel) UP/DOWN or NUMBERED buttons to
select the channel to be recorded.
_l_lii ;I_Dlll iilliI!ll
_ Press the REC(ord) button on the VCR.
l_..m..x_-'la_,]i,lli[,]
_To pause, press the PAUSE/STILL button. To continue recording,
__.J press this button again.
_(l[il ;gl_lilliilili
(_ To stop, pressthe STOPbutton.
STOP
Button
NUMBERED-
Buttons
TapeSPEED '"
Button
E]_]@ 8
o
TV
CHANNEL
-UP/DOWN
Button
_ PAUSE/STILL
Button
-VCR CH(annel)
UP/DOWN
Button
-REC(ord)
Button
Remote Control
To Watch Another TV Program While Recording I
You can record a channel selected with the VCR channel
controls and watch another channel selected with the TV
channel controls.
1. Set the VCR/TV selector to TV to select the TV mode.
The VCR indicator and the TV broadcast being recorded
will disappear.
2. Select the other channel to be viewed on the TV using the
channel controls on the TV.
The programselected with the "IV channelcontrols
appear on the TV screen,and the one selected Withthe VCR
.channelcontrols will berecorded onthe tape.
rtant Note_-If,
_'tem imok-up;y:OUnmynot!
Note:Otherrecordingoptionsareavailable.Pleaseseepages
19-21.

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RemoteControlTransmitter
SKIP SEARCH Button
Press during playback mode to skip forward 30 seconds
on tape counter. VCR will automatica;ly return to
Playback mode. STOP Button
Press to
VCR POWER Button
to turn VCR power ON or OFF. Also, to set the VCR for
unattended timer recording.
FF(Fast Forward)/SEARCH Button
To move the tape forward at high speed. You can also press
this button in the Play mode for rapid forward visual search.
"IV POWER
(Z)
VOLUME
0,
REW/SEARCH
FRAME
,O CE
53%%
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@
VCRCH
_) (_ _SLOW STATUS
VAR.__SLOW _ TRACKING
GO-TO MEMO SPEED VCRrFV
PAUSE/STILL Button
• Press once to temporarily stop the tape during recording
(Pause).
• Press once to freeze the tape picture during playback (Still).
Press again when you want to resume normal playback or
recording.
CH (annel) UP/DOWN Button
Press ,,A ,, or "v" to scan up or down through the VCR's
channels. Release at desired channel.
MENU Button
Press to call up the on-screen menu display.
CLEAR Button
• To erase incorrect or unwanted data in on-screen menu
operation.
oTo reset the tape counter. "0:00:00" will appear on the TV
screen.
TRACKING Button
In the Play and Slow modes, when playing a tape, press
TRACKING "A" or "v" button to adjust the tracking.
-VCR/TV Selector Button
Press to select the signal source that your TV receives.
VCR position (VCR indicator on the display panel: ON)
To watch a tape, monitor a recording, or watch a TV broadcast
selected with the VCR's channel selector.
TV position (VCR indicator on the display panel: OFF)
To watch TV or to watch one program while recording
another.
Tape SPEED Button
Press to select recording speed
(SP, SLP). In playback, the tape
speed is automatically selected
(SP, LP, SLP).
X2 PLAY Button
Press during playback mode to view a tape at 2 times normal
playback speed.
Button
Press to memorize the tape position at which the counter was
reset to "0:00:00."

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RemoteControlTransmitter
THE TV CONTROLS ARE SET TO OPERATE MANY, BUT NOT ALL TVS. PUSH THE
'q'V CONTROL" BUTTONS TO SEE IF THEY OPERATE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL TV.
--IH m/
MUTE Button TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN Button
Press to instantly reduce the TV's sound level. Press again Press" A,, or "v" to scan up or down through the TV
to return to previous volume setting. _ channels. Release at desired channel. \
\
TV POWER Button '__ ,\
VOLUME UP/DOWN Button _ _--
Press"-- ""or "," to increase or decrease the TV's sound__ "_"'""'''------_ _ M°rE_?" P°wE"
volume
PLAY Button -'1"1
• Press to play back a tape. _ /_
• Press to release the Slow, or Search mode and return to ......... _ _ )FFtS_RCN
playback. _ _
REW_nde)w/SEAthRCHBUh_grspeed You can also pressthis _ "_
button in the Play mode for rapid reverse visual search.
FRAME ADVANCE Button
Press this button while in the Still mode to advance the
picture one frame at a time (Frame Advance).
NUMBERED Buttons
(0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and9)
To use in channel selection, menu selection, clock setting,
program setting, etc. For selecting channels 1 to 9, first press
"0" button and then press "1" to "9."
(loo)
Press this button first to select the channel 100 and more.
SLOWNAR(iable) SLOW Buttons
First pressthe SLOW button during SPor 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.
SLOW STATUS CLEAR
CD
MAGNAVOX
RECORDButton
Pressto start recording.
GO-TO Button
Press 1o search for desired point on linear tape counter.
Press this button and select desired counter number with
NUMBERED buttons.
STATUS Button
Press to recall the VCR
status display
(see page 18).
ONETOUCHRECORDING(OTR) Button
Select the channel and press this button to start recording
immediately for 30 minutes periods to the tape ends. In any
case, power shuts off automatically.

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VCR Indicator Panel
CassetteCompartment VCR Indicator Panel
VCRIndicator
Lights up when the VCR
mode is selected.
Digital Clock
After setting the clock,
the present time is displayed.
Function Indicator
Indicates the VCR's currentstatus.
Indicator "TIMER"
Indicates the VCR is set for unattended
recording
Cassette-In Indicator
Conf'mns there is a cassette in the unit.
'R5'P,_
F
,gE,_
FF
If
I?E.,
: Playback
: Recording
: Fast forward
: Rewind

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VCR Indicator Panel
VCR Indicator Panel Wireless RemoteSensor
PauseMode Indicator
Indicates the VCR is in the Still
or Record-Pause mode.
SpeedIndicator "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" means External Line
Input Signal selected).
Select Line mode by pressing NUMBERED buttons
0-0.
To exit Line mode, press any other number.

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FrontPanel
STOP/EJECT Button
Press to stop the tape. Press again after the tape has
stopped to eject the cassette.
PLAY Button
Pressto play back a
tape.
POWER Button
Pressto turn the VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) on and off.
To set the VCR for unattended recordings after timer
settings have been completed.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN Buttons
Pressto scan up or down through
the VCR's channels.
REW(ind)/SEARCH Button
Press to rewind tapes. Also, during playback,
press this button for reverse visual search.
REC(ord) Button
Press to start recording.
FF (Fast Forword)/SEARCH Button
Press to move the tape forward rapidly. Also, during playback,
press this button for rapid forward visual search.
VCR/TV Selector Button
Selects the signal source that your TV receives.
VCR position (VCR indicator on the display panel: ON)
To watch a tape, monitor a recording, or watch a TV
broadcast selected with the VCR's channel selector.
TV Position (VCR indicator on the display panel: OFF)
To watch TV or to watch one program while recording
another.

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RearPanel
CH3/CH4 switch
Set to channel 3 or 4 -- whichever is not used for regular TV
broadcasting in your area.
See "Getting Hooked Up" on pages 6-7.
AUDIO IN(put) jack
For audio input connection from the output jack of a
portable video camera, another VCR, or another audio
SOUrCe.
ANT(enna) IN(put)jack
(in from Antenna)
Connect the UHF(Ultra High Frequency)/
VHF(Very High Frequency) antenna or cable
to this jack.
ANT
IN
VIDEO IN(put) jack
For video input connection from another VCR
or a portable video camera.
/
/
AC (Alternating Current)
Power Cord
Connect to a 120V/60 Hz household outlet.
VIDEO OUT(put) jack
For video output connection to a monitor TV
or another VCR.
.RF OUT(put) jack
(out to TV set)
Connect this terminal to the UHF/VHF antenna jack on the
TV, using the Connection Cable (supplied).
AUDIO OUT(put) jack
For connection to an audio input connector on a
monitor TV, another VCR, or an audio tape recorder,

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Function
Status Time
Tape Counter and
Speed Counter Memory
Channel
VCRStatusDisplay
OSDMain MenuScreen
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
feature displayed on the menu. When you select a feature, turn to the
section in this manual and read the accompanying instructions.
VCRStatusDisplay
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Next, press the 2 button to select "ON SCREEN MODE"
3. Now, press the 1,2, or 3 button to select "ON SCREEN ON",
"COUNTER ONLY" or "ON SCREEN OFF."
"(ON)" appears beside the selection made.
Position
ON SCREEN ON : When STOP, FF(Fast Forward), REW(ind), or PLAY
button is pressed, a 5 second VCR Status Display appears.
COUNTER ONLY: When STOP, FF(Fast Forward), REW(ind), or PLAY
button is pressed, a 5 second VCR Status Display appears.
After 5 seconds, the counter information will remain on the screen.
ON SCREEN OFF: In this position, there will be no indication when
normal functions are pressed.
• You may display the VCR Status any time by pressing the STATUS
button.
• Channels (when tuned) are displayed as an overlay for a few seconds.
CalendarIndicator
To view any calendar month from the current month up to 12 months in
the future:
1. Press the MENU button. The main menu screen will appear.
2. Press the 1 button to select "PROGRAM" from the menu screen.
3. Press the 4 button. This display the calendar for the current month
with the current day flashing.
4. Each press of the 1 button will display the next month's calendar up
to 12 months.
5. Press the MENU button. The menu screen reappears.
"O 8ELECT PUSH NO'SHOWt 1
1PROGRAM
2 ON SCRIEEN MOOE
3 TUNER SET UP
4 INPUT SELECT
5 CLOCK SET
_END PUSH MENU
Press
the 1
button
fro SELECT PUSH NO._,.K_NN _
1NORMAL
2 DAILY
3 WEEKLY
4 CALENOAR
5 PROGRAM REVIEW
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
XT=I PREVK_ NEXT=I PREVIOUS=,2
_END PUSH MENU j/ END PUSH MENU
*Note: Use the 2 buuon only to return to the present month once you
have pressed the 1 button. Using the 2 button before the 1 button will
give you an incorrect month and year display.
BlankChannelIndication
The screen changes to asolid blue field when you select a channel with
no broadcast. The screen will remain blue until an active channel is
selected.

O RisaveryeasyandconvenientwaytoimmediatelystartrecordingaTVprogramyouhappentobewatching,orto
quicklyspecifyhowlongyouwantrecordingtocontinuewithaprogramyouarealreadyrecording.WhenOTRis
completed,theVCR(VideoCassetteRecorder)automaticallyshutsoff.
Make sure...
•the steps in "Getting Hooked Up" (page 6-7) are done, channels are
programmed into the VCR's memory (page 8), and the TV and VCR
are both turned on.
• the clock is set to the correct time (page 10).
• the desired tape speed (SP, SLP) is selected. Use the Tape
SPEED button (page 12).
• the desired tab is in place on the cassette (page 5).
• the tape is long enough to record the programs (page 5).
InstantOTR
You set the recording length in 30 minute periods up to 9hours total.
Recording starts instantly. The VCR shuts off when the recording is
complete.
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(_ ress the VCR CH(annel) UP/DOWN or NUMBERED buttons on
the remote control.
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CHANNELj
UP/DOWN STOPButton
Buttons
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Press the OTR button on the remote control.
The screen below appears.
•Recording begins immediately.
.OTR will flash on the VCR display
This indicates thatthe VCR
will automaticallyshutoff after
30 minutesof recording.
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_ontinue pressing the OTR button until the desired recording
length is displayed.
Each press of the button will add 30 minutes,'up to9 hdurs. db
0
Remote Control
In STOPButton
PAUSE/STILL
Button
VCRCH(annel)
UP/DOWNButton
--[_ NUMBERED
Buttons
OTRButton

T 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. You must use your remote control.
Make sure...
•the steps in "Getting Hooked Up" on pages 6-7 have been
completed, an antenna or cable system is connected to the VCR,
and the VCR and'IV are turned on.
• CABLE or NORMAL has been selected and channels have been
pmgramm_, into the VCR's memory. See "Placing Local
Chmlhels'in'the VCR," page 8.
•the VCRfl'V selector is set to "VCR."
•the clock is set to the correct time (See page 10).
•acassette tape is inserted in the VCR and the record tab is in place
on the cassette (See page 5).
• the tape is long enough to record the programs.
FOR EACH STEP BELOW, YOU HAVE 10 SECONDS TO
COMPLETE IT. IF YOU DONq', PROGRAMMING WILL
HAVE TO BE RESTARTED FROM STEP 1.
VCR
TIMERindicator
Remote Control
YIY
0000 0
POWER
Button
NUMBERED
Buttons
MENU
u Bulon
--CLEAR
Bulon
--_1"omake corrections., l
press the CLEAR button while in the screen
you wish to change is displayed.
This moves the flashing indicator to the
number you want to change. Now, enter the
correct number. You may have to press the
CLEAR button more than once to reach the
numbers you want to change.
Press the MENU button on the remote control.
The main menu screen at right will appear.
Press the NUMBERED Ibutton on the
remote control to select the Program mode.
Remember, use the NUMBERED buttons
on your remote control.
2 ON SCREENMODE l
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Normal Recording
Press the 1 button to record a TV show on
any day you choose up to 12 months away.
Or
_Daily Recording
Press the 2 button to record a TV show
every day (Monday through Friday) atthe
same time and length.
Or
Weekly Recording
Press the 3 button to record a TV show
once a week at the same day, "time,and
length. .-'_,._ - ,' ,
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Enter two numbers for the TVp_el,:For channels above 100,
press the 100 button, then t_"n_f_for fine chamae]:.. -" .
Fo_.example,forehanne!_O;-_im))_; EP,EDbntton-_;then-O.
[I,_ _ Or, forchannel ll5,press tOO,_press 1",'
\t..J] and 5, Refer to page 8, "Using th_I00 :, F.OR_t_.oG._
RUttnn "f_r Pnt@r_no thn=_ _,t:r,n'l_k_-_" . : ]PROGRAM 1|
To record from line input, pl'_ss'Oand O: Ic_ /
"AN IN" will appear on the.screen. J /
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