OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VIDEOGRABADOR DE CASSETTE MVR2040A ATTENTION ATENCION For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information listed below which is for your own personal records. Por su precaucion en caso de robo o pérdida de este producto, favor de llenar la información listada baja que es para sus inscripciones personales de usted. Date of purchase Fecha de compra Serial No.
ENGLISH CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
ENGLISH 21. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 23. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 24.
FEATURES High Quality Picture Technology - This video cassette recorder marked "HQ" incorporates VHS high quality technology. A built-in detail enhancer is used to boost the recorded signal and provide maximum picture quality in playback. It is compatible with other VHS video cassette recorders. Frequency Synthesized Tuning - Quartz locked direct access tuner automatically locks in each channel for perfect reception. Full Load Tape Transport - Permits rapid access between modes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions and operating procedures contained in this Owner's Manual prior to operating your new VCR. PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................
PRECAUTIONS MOISTURE CONDENSATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS VCR FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR. WHAT IS MOISTURE CONDENSATION? When a cold liquid is poured into a glass, for example, water vapor in the air will condense on the surface of the glass. This is called moisture condensation. MOISTURE WILL CONDENSE ON THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING CASES; • When you move this VCR from a cold to a warm place. • After heating a cold room or under extremely humid conditions.
The ventilation holes prevent overheating. Do not block or cover these holes. Especially avoid covering the holes with soft materials such as cloth or paper. Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the cassette loading slot. Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the VCR or use forced air to remove dust. Avoid places subject to strong vibration. Use in a horizontal (flat) position only. Keep the VCR away from flower vases, sinks, etc.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 POWER PLAY STOP/EJECT VIDEDO IN REC/OTR CHANNEL AUDIO 10 9 8 7 6 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 2. (Rewind) button - In the STOP mode, this button rapidly winds the tape backwards. In the PLAY mode, this button activates Reverse Search. 3. 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 button activates Forward Search. 8.
One Touch Timer Recording Power Indicator VCR OTR Timer Record ENGLISH FLUORESCENT DISPLAY VCR ATR APM SLP ATR (Auto Tracking) AM/PM Tape Speed Multi-Function Display LOCATION OF CONNECTORS 1 2 3 REAR UHF/VHF OUT IN IN(ANT) VIDEO AUDIO OUT(TV) 3CH 4CH 5 6 4 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 1. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT Jacks - Used to output audio and video signals to a TV, amplifier or VCR. 4. VHF/UHF OUT (TV) Jack - Used to output VHF/UHF or CATV signals to a TV. 2.
REMOTE CONTROL 1 POWER 2 14 EJECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 CHANNEL + 7 3 CALL 0 15 – 16 TV/VCR 4 INPUT SELECT COUNTER RESET 17 SLOW 5 REC/OTR PAUSE/STILL PLAY 6 REW 18 F.FWD 7 19 8 SPEED ENTER STOP MENU 9 AUTO 10 – SET + – TRACKING + CANCEL 20 TIMER REC 21 SKIP CLOCK/ SEARCH COUNTER 11 12 22 23 13 24 DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS 1. POWER button - Turns the VCR power on and off. 2. Direct Channel Selection buttons (0-9) - Allow direct access to any channel. 3.
1 2 Open the battery compartment cover. Install two "AAA" (penlight size) batteries. 3 ENGLISH BATTERY INSTALLATION Replace the cover. BATTERY CAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. 3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g.
BASIC CONNECTIONS If you are using an antenna system, follow the instructions on pages 14-17. If you 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.
VCR NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV IN MENU option to "TV" mode. OUT VCR IN MATCHING TRANSFORMER 300 OHM INPUT 75 OHM OUTPUT (NOT SUPPLIED) NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode. OUT VCR COMBINER 75/300 OHM INPUTS 75 OHM OUTPUT (NOT SUPPLIED) IN NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode.
BASIC CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) VCR TO TV CONNECTION After you have connected the antenna to the VCR (see pages 14 & 15), you must connect 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.
ENGLISH 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 the VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception. NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode. VHF/UHF IN TV with single 75 ohm VHF/UHF antenna input NOTE: If a VHF or UHF antenna is used, set the SPLITTER 75 OHM INPUT 75/300 OHM OUTPUTS (NOT SUPPLIED) UHF TV/CATV MENU option to "TV" mode.
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 scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
TV For basic cable service, no premium (scrambled) channels. ALLOWS: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of the programmable timer. * Recording of one channel while watching another. VHF/UHF IN TV VHF/UHF IN TV VHF/UHF IN ALLOWS: * Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). * Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. PREVENTS: * Recording one channel while watching another. * Using the VCR tuner to select channels.
CATV (CABLE TV) CONNECTIONS 1 (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode. VCR SPLITTER VHF/UHF IN INCOMING CABLE A OUT B CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER 2 IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode. VCR SPLITTER VHF/UHF IN OUT INCOMING CABLE A B CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER 3 IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV MENU option is set to "CATV" mode.
A/B SWITCH A B VHF/UHF IN ALLOWS: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Recording of one channel while watching another. * Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels. * Using the programmable timer. PREVENTS: * Recording scrambled channels. TV A/B SWITCH VHF/UHF IN A B ALLOWS: * Recording of all channels through the converter box. * Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel.
AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks, you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound. If you have a stereo, you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound. AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION From ANTENNA/CATV system AUDIO/VIDEO Cord (Not supplied) TO VHF/UHF IN VCR TV TO VIDEO OUT IN OUT TO AUDIO OUT TO VHF/UHF OUT TO ANT IN TO VIDEO IN TO AUDIO IN 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. 2.
SETTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only. 1 2 Turn ON the VCR POWER button. 3 Set the 3/4 Channel selector switch (Rear of the VCR) to CH 3 or 4. POWER Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with the channel selected in 2 .
ON-SCREEN LANGUAGE SELECTION This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English, Spanish or French languages. 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. 1 – MENU + SET 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. Press the SET + or – button to select the LANGUAGE option, then press the ENTER button.
EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to "8:30 AM" October, 23 (SAT), 1999. 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. 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CLOCK SET option, then press the ENTER button. MENU – SET 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.
SETTING THE CHANNELS This VCR is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over 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 the TV/CATV menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the CATV mode.
AUTOMATIC MEMORY TUNING 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. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button. – MENU + SET 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.
SETTING THE CHANNELS (CONTINUED) TO ADD/DELETE CHANNELS Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the CH SET UP option, then press the ENTER button. 1 MENU – SET + Press the SET + or – button to select the ADD/DELETE mode, then press the ENTER button. 2 – ENTER + SET 3 Select the desired channels to be memorized or deleted using the SET + or – button.
NOISE ELIMINATION (BLUE SCREEN) When you don't want to receive a weak signal broadcast, the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting 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. Press the MENU button, then press the SET + or – button to select the NO NOISE BACKGROUND option.
LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes marked . LOADING Push the center of the tape until it is automatically retracted. AUTOMATIC POWER ON The VCR will turn on automatically and the POWER indicator will light. AUTOMATIC PLAY When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start immediately. Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you. An inverted cassette cannot be inserted. The clock display will change in the counter display.
PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape TO START PLAYBACK 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. Load a prerecorded tape (When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab, playback will start automatically). 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. The clock display will change in the counter display.
PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY Press the REW button in the STOP mode. Press the F.FWD button in the STOP mode. F.FWD REW The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. The " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. The REW indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds. The F.FWD indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK When either the F.FWD or REW button is pressed in the PLAYBACK mode, the speed search picture will appear. When pressed twice, the search picture will increase speed. Speed search time depends upon the speed used (SP, LP or SLP) during recording. To rewind or fast forward a tape, press the STOP button, and then press the REW or F.FWD button. To visually search backward, press the REW button once or twice in the PLAYBACK mode. To visually search forward, press the F.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK (CONTINUED) TO WATCH A TAPE REPEATEDLY 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. Press the MENU button. Press the SET + or – button to select the AUTO REPEAT option. – MENU + SET 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.
RECORDING AND VIEWING THE SAME TV PROGRAM 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. Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. The VCR will automatically turn on. 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. The clock display will change in the counter display.
RECORDING A TV PROGRAM (CONTINUED) TO STOP RECORDING 4 Press the REC/OTR button. Press the STOP button to stop recording. REC/OTR CH CH 110 125 STOP " will appear on screen about 4 seconds. " " " will appear on the screen about 4 seconds. The REC indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds. The STOP indicator will light in the display about 4 seconds.
1 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 ENGLISH RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE WATCHING ANOTHER Select the TV channel you want to watch by using the TV channel selector. TV/VCR NOTE: Some CATV hookups do not permit viewing one channel while recording another. See pages 18-21.
SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. 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) 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Turn on the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4. • Press the TV/VCR selector button to select the VCR Press the MENU button.
– 5 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 3. SET + Press the ENTER button to accept them. To enter other programmes, repeat step 2 through 4. Or, press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen.
