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Before you ask a specialist

Mains supply

the video's display does not light
the video doesn’t work

Recording

doesn’t start
the cassette starts playback 
or is ejected

Playback

no picture

poor picture quality

poor still picture

Remote control doesn’t work

General

a cassette won’t load

the cassette won't rewind, fast forward, 
play or record mode
timer is recording incorrectly

a loud noise when left in Stop mode

"ERR" occurs in the display

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The mains lead is not connected to the wall socket.

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condensation may have formed when moving the video
recorder from a cold to a warm room. Wait until the video (and
cassette!) reach room temperature.

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Is a cassette loaded?

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the safety tab may be missing. Cover the hole with adhesive
tape (page 13).

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Are the TV stations tuned in on the video 
(page 5)?

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Is there a recording on the video tape?

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Use PR. –/+ buttons to adjust tracking if horizontal stripes appear. 

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Is the cassette of poor quality or worn out? Test with another cassette. 

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If you are not using a RCA cable, have you tuned the location
for video input on the TV properly? pages 5/17.

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Try a different cassette. The video head drum may need
cleaning - ask your dealer.

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Press       (pause) several times. Adjust with the PR +/- buttons
until you get the best picture.

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are the batteries run down?

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is the distance between remote control and video more than 
7 meters?

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is there an object blocking the direct line between remote
control and video?

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is there a cassette already loaded? If so, the video’s display
will indicate it.

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the cassette is already fully wound back or to the end.

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is the clock set correctly (page 11)?

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if no play or record function is used for about five minutes
when left in Stop mode, the video switches its motor off to
conserve the mechanism.

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Your video has detected abnormal conditions. Release this
mode with any button , your video then safely switches to
stand-by.

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Summary of Contents for MV-4092G

Page 1: ...lt in hazardous radiation exposure MV 4092G 4HEAD VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER WITH G CODE OWNER S MANUAL This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please record the model number and serial number and remain for your records model number serial number PAL WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DVSK471DX HB ...

Page 2: ... placed on a steady flat surface you place the recorder where there is good ventilation all around you clean the recorder only with a soft lint free cloth do not use aggressive or alcohol based cleaning agents you disconnect the power supply if the recorder appears to be working incorrectly is making an unusual sound has a strange smell has smoke emitting from it or liquids have got inside it Have...

Page 3: ...ck 6 Still Variable picture search Variable slow motion Accessing new recordings index scan CM Skip 7 Recording cassettes Simple recording One touch recording OTR 8 Timer recording using G CODE 9 More functions Normal timer recording 10 Timer Review changing and erasing Setting time and date 11 Clock Counter display Remaining time and Cassette length Accessing counter zero position Resetting the c...

Page 4: ...rding time for very long recordings the record or OTR button One Touch Recording means each time you press the button recording is extended by 30 minutes pause record still playback playback start playback stop rewinding fast forwarding a cassette from stop or picture search backwards forwards from playback mode number buttons to select programmes stations or to type in numbers the menu controls p...

Page 5: ...nctions appear on screen temporarily REW SP PR04 EURO programme station selection recording or OTR One Touch Recording means each time you press the button recording is extended by 30 minutes rewinding fast forwarding a cassette from Stop or picture search backwards forwards from playback mode playback start The video s menu system gives you easy to understand access to the less used functions suc...

Page 6: ... not have one Without a RCA cable you need to follow the steps described under If you are not using a RCA cable right page and page 17 Make sure the rating of the household mains supply matches the rating shown on the back of the video Now plug in the mains lead The display of the video should now light Fit the batteries as shown by the pictures in the bay ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN 1 5 V A...

Page 7: ...rder If you don t see this picture because you don t use a RCA cable search this picture now CH 26 with the station tuning functions of your TV set see its user manual In case of interference problems on CH 26 type in an other transmission channel between 21 and 69 using the number buttons 5 LANGUAGE SET English Deutsch Italiano Español Français Nederlands PYCCK SVENSKA PR select OK confirm MENU e...

Page 8: ...e PR buttons You can reduce horizontal interference stripes resulting from inaccurate tracking when playing tapes of poor quality or recorded on other machines by using the PR buttons during playback After approx 5 minutes in still the cassette plays back automatically NTSC PLAYBACK on PAL TV If you playback the tapes which have been recorded on NTSC color system on this VCR you can watch the pict...

Page 9: ...switches back to normal playback Select INDEX or INDEX to search forwards or backwards The video will now wind to the beginning of the first recording play it for about 6 seconds then wind on to the next one When you see the recording you want press PLAY Access the beginning of recordings in the middle of the tape using the Index function The video recorder automatically sets an electronic marker ...

Page 10: ...u wish to record is very long double the possible recording time with LP Long Play Up to eight hours with an E 240 cassette If you want to record from a source connected to your video see page 20 To cancel OTR press the button stop more than 5 seconds Clock Counter Remaining time page 12 TV VCR PR PR MENU EJECT PAL SEC A SEL AV SP LP INDEX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 30 A OPERATE REC OTR RC 796 REMOTE CON...

Page 11: ... The G CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Call the G Code menu From your TV magazine type in the number next to the programme you want to record and confirm Decide if you want to record Once Weekly or Daily and confirm Switch your video off If you wish to make changes Move to the position you want to change using the buttons Change the setting using the ...

Page 12: ...o change using the buttons and change the setting If programme timings overlap the machine will give a warning message If you don t adjust the times the machine will record the first programme completely then continue with the second one If there is no sufficient free space for the recording on the cassette the video switches automatically to LP for double recording capacity The recorder will ejec...

Page 13: ...5 08 01 18 30 20 20 19 08 PR select OK confirm MENU end TIMER PROGRAM Once PR 03 Start Time 21 20 End Time 22 20 Start Date 15 08 TUE Tape Speed SP 0 erase correct MENU end M O R E f u n c t i o n s Setting time and date Call the video s MAIN MENU choose VCR Setup then Clock Set Move to the position you want to change and type in the new values Wait a few seconds after typing a one digit number St...

Page 14: ...If didn t wind tape PLAY FF REW it doesn t appear the tape remain time Reset the counter The video will wind to the position 0 00 00 and stop When you want the video to show the time remaining from the current video tape position to find out if there is sufficient space for a recording for example To ensure the remaining time shown is accurate select the length of cassette currently loaded by sele...

Page 15: ... only good quality tape cassettes with the VHS logo Keep cassettes away from excessive moisture or dust magnetic and electrical fields loudspeakers and computer monitors for example Always wind the tape to the beginning when you have finished Store with the full spool at the bottom and with the cassette in its cover You can protect your precious recordings from being wiped by breaking out the safe...

Page 16: ...you want Press button to see the picture If it isn t the station you want or the picture is disturbed carry on tuning Once you see the station you want store it Tune in further stations from step 3 onwards or exit tuning mode PR PRESET Auto Search Manual Set PR Erase PR Align PR select OK confirm MENU end MANUAL SET PR29 P 29 PR search up down name correct PR view OK confirm MENU end MANUAL SET PR...

Page 17: ...nu just see the left page if it isn t displayed Select name correct Either select the name from the stored list MANUAL SET PR name change name create OK confirm MENU end PR10 P 10 or you select name create and enter a 4 digit name Change the letters with the PR buttons move to the next letter with the buttons MANUAL SET PR select character select position OK confirm MENU end PR10 E 01 Store and ex...

Page 18: ... video s MAIN MENU choose PR Preset then PR Erase Select the programme to swap Confirm Move the station to the desired location number Confirm Select the station location number you want to clear Review the picture Clear PR ALIGN PR align PR view OK confirm MENU end PR01 P 01 PR08 P 08 PR02 P 02 PR09 P 09 PR03 P 03 PR10 P 10 PR04 P 04 PR11 P 11 PR05 P 05 PR12 PR06 P 06 PR13 PR07 P 07 PR14 PR01 P 0...

Page 19: ...e the TV to the test picture using the channel pre set functions of your TV as described in its manual When you have found the test picture store it under the button number on your TV for video input Press the OK button of the video s remote control again longer than 5 seconds to release the test picture Call the video s MAIN MENU choose VCR Setup then RF Output Set Type in the free channel Store ...

Page 20: ...s programme AV or F AV front sockets using the AV button Set the other video machine to playback and your machine to record To copy to another video machine from your video connect the two machines by means of their RCA sockets On the other video select its AV input and set the machine to record Switch your video to play back at the position you want copying to start Move the tape to the position ...

Page 21: ... playback Starting from playback you can control slow motion speed in 6 steps 1 15 1 10 1 5 1 30 1 25 1 20 1 15 Press repeatedly PLAY switches back to normal playback Select INDEX or INDEX to search forwards or backwards The video will now wind to the beginning of the first recording play it for about 6 seconds then wind on to the next one When you see the recording you want press PLAY Load a cass...

Page 22: ...hange the setting using the or number buttons If all setting are ok press o or till you see OK confirm in the last line Confirm Call the video s MAIN MENU choose Timer Program Decide if you want to record Once Weekly or Daily and confirm If you wish to make changes Move to the position you want to change using the button Change the setting using the or number buttons If all setting are ok press or...

Page 23: ...racking if horizontal stripes appear Is the cassette of poor quality or worn out Test with another cassette If you are not using a RCA cable have you tuned the location for video input on the TV properly pages 5 17 Try a different cassette The video head drum may need cleaning ask your dealer Press pause several times Adjust with the PR buttons until you get the best picture are the batteries run ...

Page 24: ...recautions Station 5 14 17 Still frame adjustment 6 Test picture 17 Tracking 6 Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 90 x 288 mm Weight 3 85 kg Power supply Voltage AC 240 V 50 Hz Power consumption 15 Watt System Video PAL B G Channel range VHF 2 12 UHF 21 69 CATV S1 S41 x y z Hyperband Channel locations 99 AUX RF Out UHF CH 21 69 26 Video System VHS Speeds SP LP General Temperature range 5 35 C Humidity ran...

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