Memorex MVR2040A C Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nes personales de usted Date of purchase Fecha de compra Serial No Número de serie Place od Purchase Lugar de compra TV CATV MODE SELECTION SELECCION DE MODO DE TV CATV When shipped from the factory the TV CATV menu option is set to the CATV Cable Television mode If not using CATV Cable TV set this menu option to the TV mode A la salida de fábrica la opción de menú TV CATV está en el modo CATV tel...

Page 2: ... 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 installation If th...

Page 3: ... The openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in built in installa tions such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only ...

Page 4: ... the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and support ing structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as open...

Page 5: ...EM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE...

Page 6: ... VCR will automatically turn on Automatic Playback When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab this VCR will automatically turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct speed Automatic Rewind Stop Eject Power Off When a tape reaches its end during playback and recording it will automatically stop rewind stop eject the tape and the VCR will turn off Automatic Repeat Play ...

Page 7: ...end that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner s Manual prior to operating your new VCR PLAYBACK ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES 30 PLAYBACK 31 SPECIAL PLAYBACK 33 RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM 35 SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING 38 ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTR 41 ON SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY 42 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE ...

Page 8: ...ears Depending on the surrounding conditions this may take two or three hours MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR PRECAUTIONS Video Tape Head Drum If you cause a static discharge when touching the VCR and the VCR fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait a few minutes and plug it back i...

Page 9: ...to the VCR serious damage will result If you spill any liquids into the VCR unplug the AC power cord immediately and consult qualified service personnel before attempting to use the VCR again When you finish operating the VCR always unload the cassette and turn off the power When you leave your home for a long time unplug the AC power cord To protect the VCR from a lightning storm unplug the AC po...

Page 10: ...S 7 8 9 10 8 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 10 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape Rewind button In the STOP mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the PLAY mode this button activates Reverse Search PLAY button Press to play a prerecorded tape Fast Forward button In the STOP mode this button rapidly winds the tape forward In the PLAY mode this ...

Page 11: ...UHF or CATV signals to a TV 3 4 Channel Selector Switch Selects the channel through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet AUDIO VIDEO OUT Jacks Used to output audio and video signals to a TV amplifier or VCR AUDIO VIDEO IN Jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected hear VHF UHF IN ANT Jack Connect a VHF UHF antenna or...

Page 12: ...ed for recording MENU button Press to display the on screen menu function SET buttons Used to set the clock timer recording auto repeat language and noise mute AUTO Manual TRACKING buttons Allow automatic or manual adjustment of tracking to minimize picture noise during playback 24 23 22 20 19 18 15 16 17 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 EJECT button Press to eject the tape CHANNEL buttons Used...

Page 13: ...tteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline and Carbon zinc or old batteries with fresh ones If the device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be re...

Page 14: ...are a cable CATV subscriber skip ahead to page 18 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 di...

Page 15: ...set the TV CATV MENU option to TV mode This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna VHF UHF or cable CATV system If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas number 3 below use a combiner to connect the antennas to the VCR COMBINER 75 300 OHM INPUTS 75 OHM OUTPUT NOT SUPPLIED VCR MATCHING TRANSFORMER 300 OHM INPUT 75 OHM OUTPUT NOT SUPPLIED VCR VCR OUT IN 4C80401A E P10 19 ...

Page 16: ...onnect 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 2 1 3 BASIC CONNECTIONS CONTINUED VCR VCR 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE SUPPLIED 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE SUPPLIED 75 OHM COAXIAL CABLE SUPPLIED VCR 4C80401A E P10 19 25 2 99 21 24 16 ...

Page 17: ...e TV CATV MENU option to TV mode NOTE If a VHF or UHF antenna is used set the TV CATV MENU option to TV mode SPLITTER 75 OHM INPUT 75 300 OHM OUTPUTS NOT SUPPLIED SPLITTER 75 OHM INPUT 300 OHM OUTPUTS NOT SUPPLIED VHF UHF IN UHF VHF UHF VHF 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 t...

Page 18: ...EL 3 OR 4 NOTE 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 scrambl...

Page 19: ...el selected at the converter box Recording scrambled channels If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the VCR the converter must be set to the video channel output of the VCR either 3 or 4 ALLOWS PREVENTS NOTE ALLOWS PREVENTS NOTE For basic cable service no premium scrambled channels ALLOWS This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler In order ...

Page 20: ...U option is set to CATV mode NOTE WHENEVER A CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER BOX IS PLACED BEFORE THE VCR YOU MUST TUNE THE VCR TO THE OUTPUT OF THE CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER BOX USUALLY CHANNEL 3 OR 4 CATV CABLE TV CONNECTIONS CONTINUED CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER SPLITTER VCR SPLITTER INCOMING CABLE CONVERTER DESCRAMBLER SPLITTER INCOMING CABLE VCR INCOMING CABLE VCR 4C80...

Page 21: ...x Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another scrambled or unscrambled channel Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box Using the VCR tuner to select channels NOTE To record from converter descrambler VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel usually channel 3 or 4 ALLOWS PREVENTS ALLOWS PREVENTS ALLOWS PREVENTS Rec...

Page 22: ... TO VHF UHF OUT TO VIDEO IN VCR TO AUX R IN TO AUX IN When you connect your VCR to a Stereo Component System you can view the picture from the VCR while enjoying powerful sound from your audio system NOTE Sound will be monaural From ANTENNA CATV system TO VHF UHF IN 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV 2 Connect the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jack o...

Page 23: ...he TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder Refer to your TV owner s manual for details When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area 5 2 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected in The channel number will appear on the screen and display about 4 s...

Page 24: ...Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV MENU SET ENTER ENTER MENU SYSTEM SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE LENGUA LANGUE Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to select the SYSTEM SET U...

Page 25: ...nd time as in Step 3 The day of the week will automatically appear when you set the year Press and hold down the button to increase decrease the minute by 10 Auto date and time start functioning when you finish setting SET ENTER ENTER MENU SYSTEM SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE LENGUA LANGUE Press the SET or button to set the month then press the ENTER button ENTER CANCEL MENU MONTH DAY TIME YEAR 10 23 ...

Page 26: ...ver unwanted channels Before selecting channels they must be programmed into the VCR s memory In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels this VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels To use this VCR with an antenna set theTV CATV menu option to theTV mode When shipped from the factory this menu option is in the CATV mode TV CATV SELECTION Press the MENU button twice to return to normal TV viewi...

Page 27: ...e CH SET UP option then press the ENTER button CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV Your VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels by presetting the channels i...

Page 28: ... C L O C K C O U N T E R T R A C K I N G A U T O C A N C E L E N T E R S T O P P L A Y F F W D R E W T I M E R R E C PAUSE S TILL CHANNEL C A L L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 5 1 3 2 4 2 1 4 5 ENTER MENU ADD CH 002 MENU Press the ENTER button if you wish to DELETE the channel from memory Press the ENTER button if you wish to ADD the unmemorized channel Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each channel to be added or d...

Page 29: ... set to the ON CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV NOISE ELIMINATION BLUE SCREEN Press the MENU button then press the SET or button to select the NO NOISE BAC...

Page 30: ...o the beginning AUTO REWIND FEATURE the tape will be ejected automatically See the NOTE on page 37 EJECT OR STOP EJECT Pull the cassette out The counter display will change to the clock display Always eject the tape when not in use The cassette can be ejected even if the POWER switch is OFF Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted AUTOMATIC POWER ON The VCR will turn on auto...

Page 31: ...ill change in the counter display CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV Load a prerecorded tape When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab playback will start automatically Press the PLAY button Playback will start STOP PLAY T...

Page 32: ...CH If you want to see the tape program during REW F FWD mode press and hold the REW F FWD button again The backward forward visual search picture will be seen on the screen Release to return to the REW F FWD mode TRACKING AUTO TRACKING AUTO DIGITAL TRACKING CONTROL When a tape is played the Digital Auto Tracking System automatically adjusts the tracking to obtain the best possible picture If noise...

Page 33: ...peed To visually search forward press the F FWD button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode To visually search backward press the REW button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode REW The CUE indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds Press the PLAY button to resume normal viewing speed F FWD SKIP SEARCH SKIP SEARCH The CUE 1 indicator will light in the display For example 1 press The STILL ind...

Page 34: ...mode is canceled Press the ENTER button to select the ON position ENTER will appear if you press the CALL button To cancel press the CALL button again MENU 1 2 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on an...

Page 35: ...d this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV 2 UHF 14 69 STD HRC IRC 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A TV CATV VHF 2 13 VHF 2 13 RECORDING A TV PROGRAM 1 2 3 The clock display will change in the counter display Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact The VCR will automatically turn on Press the SPEED selector button to ...

Page 36: ...n the tape has ended except during OTR and TIMER REC It will also eject the tape and turn the VCR s power OFF 4 CH 125 CH 110 REC OTR STOP TO STOP RECORDING PAUSE STILL will appear on screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will light in the display to continue pause mode NOTE The pause function will be released after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR The VCR will change to t...

Page 37: ... hour 2 hours 3 hours 1 1 2 hours 4 1 2 hours 3 hours T 90 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours 5 1 3 hours 2 2 3 hours 7 hours 10 1 2 hours 3 1 2 hours T 210 T 160 T 120 T 60 T 30 8 hours TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING TO RECORD AGAIN While the VCR is recording press the TV VCR selector button to select the TV position The TV VCR indicator will go off and recording will continue 2 1 Cover the hole with ad...

Page 38: ...cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV EXAMPLE Program a timer recording for the 26th day channel 125 CATV 11 00 11 30 PM on timer program number 1 Tape speed SLP 3 Press the SET or button to select the date then press the ENTER button 1 To set the timer for other programs press the MENU button Check that the TIMER REC SET option is selected then press the ENTE...

Page 39: ... then re enter the setting with the SET or button When finished press the ENTER button NOTES The VCR cannot be used while the Timer Record indicator is lit After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug all programmed recording settings must be reset upon resumption of power In this case reset the clock see page 25 and reprogram any timer recordings Press the CANCEL button to move cursor...