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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MC132DMG/MC192DMG COLOR TV WITH BUILT-IN VCR READ THIS MANUAL FIRST! ON PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT. WE’VE INCLUDED EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, OUR REPRESENTATIVES CAN HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR NEW PRODUCT BY EXPLAINING: • HOOKUPS • FIRST TIME SETUP • FEATURE OPERATION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 3 Introduction 3 Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual. This manual describes two models: MC132DMG and MC192DMG. The models may look different, but they operate exactly the same. The MC132DMG is illustrated in this manual. The features described in this manual apply to both models unless otherwise specified.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your TV/VCR Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Before Using the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Hooking Up the TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . .
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 5 Before Using the TV/VCR 5 1 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 6 6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR 1 Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown. A Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna Connect a Cable signal or an antenna to the ANT(enna) Jack. ANT. ANT. B Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Box To view any channel, set the TV/VCR to the Cable Box output channel (channel 03 or 04). Then, select channels at the Cable Box. Connect the Cable signal to the IN Jack on the Cable Box.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 7 Hooking Up the TV/VCR (cont’d) 7 D Hooking Up Your TV/VCR to Another Video Source (VCR or Camcorder) You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes or view tapes that you are playing on the VCR or camcorder. Select channel 00 (A/V IN) at the TV/VCR when viewing tapes that are playing on the VCR or camcorder. Details are on page 31. Connect an Audio cable to the AUDIO OUT Jack on the VCR and to the AUDIO In Jack on the front of the TV/VCR.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 8 8 Turning On the TV/VCR Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected the TV/VCR correctly. The instructions on this page work only when you turn on the TV/VCR for the first time. 2,4 1 POWER 1 Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and the screen shown below will appear.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 9 Language Selection 9 Follow the steps below to change the language of the onscreen displays and menus. 1 2-4 Press the MENU button. POWER > PRIM. SETUP SLEEP/WAKE UP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 PLAY Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 10 10 Automatic Channel Setup Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may set up channels again by following the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button. POWER > PRIM. SETUP SLEEP/WAKE UP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 2-3 PLAY Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 11 Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 11 2,4 Adding/Deleting Channels If your channel lineup changes, you may want to add newly available channels or remove channels that are no longer available in your area. You can use the CH(annel) o/p buttons to scroll through only the available channels. To add or delete channels from the TV/VCR’s memory, follow these steps. 1 POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP Press the MENU button. PLAY > PRIM.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 12 12 Setting the Clock There are three ways to set the clock: Manually, with Automatic PBS Channel Selection, or with Manual PBS Channel Selection. With manual clock setting, you tell the TV/VCR the current time. With Automatic or Manual PBS Channel Selection, the TV/VCR gets the time from your local PBS station.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 13 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 13 4 Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p button to select SET MANUAL CLOCK, then press the F.FWD/B button. SET MANUAL CLOCK TIME – – : – – POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP DATE – – / – – / – – – – TO END PRESS EXIT PLAY 5 F.FWD REW Press two Number buttons for the hour(s) and two Number buttons for the minute(s). Then press 1 for AM or 2 for PM. For example, for 9:30 PM, press 09, 30, 2.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 14 14 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic PBS Channel Selection 1 > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 2-4 Press the MENU button. PRESS B POWER Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP > SELECT LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAMMING CH MEMORY REVIEW VOLUME BAR [ON] SET CLOCK 1,4 PLAY STOP MENU 3 SET CLOCK > AUTO CLOCK SET MANUAL CLOCK DAYLIGHT SVG.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 15 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 15 5 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET PBS CH. AUTO. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 6 Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time. SET AUTO CLOCK TIME ––:–– DATE ––/––/–––– NOW SEARCHING POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP 5 TO END PRESS EXIT 6 7 NOW SEARCHING flashes on the TV/VCR screen. When the TV/VCR finds the PBS channel, the time will appear on the screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 16 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection 1 > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 2-4 Press the MENU button. PRESS B POWER Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP > SELECT LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAMMING CH MEMORY REVIEW VOLUME BAR [ON] SET CLOCK 1 4 PLAY 3 F.FWD REW STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 17 Setting the Clock (cont’d) 17 5 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SET PBS CH. MANUAL. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 7 Wait for the TV/VCR to find the time. AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 02 TIME ––:–– DATE ––/––/–––– POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP SELECT CHANNEL NUMBER TO END PRESS EXIT 6 Use the Number buttons to select your PBS station.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 18 18 Daylight-Savings Time When the Daylight-Savings Time feature is ON, the TV/VCR clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. To turn Daylight-Savings Time ON or OFF, follow the steps below. 2-4 POWER 1 Press the MENU button. PLAY > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 PRESS B Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 19 Time Zone 19 When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK, specify your time zone. The TV/VCR will maintain the clock according to your time zone. 1 2 2-5 Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP PRESS B Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. PRIMARY SETUP 6 1 PLAY STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 20 20 Front Panel Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette tape here. Wireless Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate the TV/VCR from a distance. CHANNEL o/p Buttons Press to scan through the TV/VCR’s memorized channels. During tape playback, press to adjust the tracking. Details are on page 52. Press the CHANNEL o button and the VOLUME p button on the TV/VCR at the same time to display the main menu.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 21 Rear Panel 21 ANT. AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the TV/VCR. ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on page six. Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor antenna here. Details are on page six.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 22 22 Remote Control Buttons SLEEP/WAKE UP Button Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 47. Press to set the Wake Up Timer. Details are on page 48. POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR. PLAY/▲ Button Press to play a tape. Details are on page 28. Press to release Search or Still mode and return to normal playback. Details are on page 41. Press to select an item in the menu.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 23 Remote Control Buttons (cont’d) 23 CLEAR Button Press to erase incorrect data when programming TV/VCR functions. Also, press to reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00. Details are on page 40. STATUS/EXIT Button Press to access or remove the status display. Details are on page 26. Press to remove the menu. POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW STOP/▼ Button Press to stop the tape. Press to select an item in the menu. STOP MENU ALT.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 24 24 Adjusting the Picture Controls Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, picture, color, tint, and sharpness. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B POWER 2 3 4 SLEEP/WAKE UP K > BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS TV RESET K 1 2-3 Press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select the desired control (BRIGHTNESS, for example). Press the REW(ind)/{ button or the F.FWD/B button to adjust the picture control.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 25 Adjusting the Picture Controls (cont’d) 25 Decrease decreased brightness decreased contrast paler more purple softer BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Increase increased brightness increased contrast more brilliant more green clearer Press the REW(ind)/{ button to decrease a picture control. Press the F.FWD/B button to increase a picture control. VIDEO AUDIO EARPHONE CHANNEL STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 26 26 On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status display will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below. If you select STATUS ON, then select COUNTER ONLY OFF: ● Whenever you press the STOP/p button or the PLAY/o button, the status display will appear for five seconds.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 27 Reminder 27 The channel number will remain on the screen at all times when you set REMINDER to ON. The exception is when closed captioning is selected. Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following the steps below. 2-3 POWER 1 > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 PLAY 1 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select REMINDER. STOP MENU 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 28 28 Playing Follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 2 3 4 5 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY/▲ button to start playback. 1 5 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. Press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR. Press the STOP/▼ button to stop playback. POWER Press the REW(ind)/{ button to rewind the tape.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 29 Recording 29 Read and follow the steps below to record a TV program. 1 1 Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the tape is already in the TV/VCR, press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR, if necessary. 2 3 Press the SPEED button until the desired tape speed appears on the TV/VCR screen. See tape speed details below. 4 Press the REC(ord)/OTR button once to start recording.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 30 30 One-Touch Recording A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin, make sure: ● Channels are set. Details are on page 10. ● A tape is in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact. 4 Press the STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR to stop the OTR. POWER 1 2 3 SLEEP/WAKE UP Use the CH(annel) o/p buttons or the Number buttons to select the channel you want to record. PLAY F.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 31 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 31 AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) Audio Cable from AUDIO OUT to AUDIO In VIDEO AUDIO POWER VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN Video Cable from VIDEO OUT to VIDEO In 1 Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables (not supplied). Connect the source unit (VCR or camcorder) to a power source after connections are made. 2 3 The source unit will play your tape.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 32 32 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The TV/VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin, make sure: ● The clock is set. If not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears, followed by the SET CLOCK menu. Details are on pages 12-17. ● Channels are set. Details are on page 10. ● A tape is in the TV/VCR.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 33 Timer Recording (cont’d) 33 4 Use the Number buttons (1-8) to select a position in which to store the timer recording. Flashing numbers indicate an open position (one in which a timer recording has not been stored yet). NOTE: If you select a number that already has been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the screen for a few seconds. Then information about the program in that position will appear on the screen.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 34 34 Timer Recording (cont’d) 8 11 Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or press the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. Details about tape speed are on page 29. You cannot use the SPEED button at this time.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 35 Timer Recording (cont’d) 35 Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 2 3 2-4 With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button. POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button. PLAY Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select PROGRAM REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button. The timer recording information for the program in the lowest numbered position will appear on the screen.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 36 36 Defeat Recording Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording. 1 2-3 Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button. VCR SETUP > ONE TIME PLAY [ON] REPEAT PLAY ON-SCREEN MODE DEFEAT RECORDING [OFF] BLUE BACKGROUND [ON] SELECT KL CHOOSE B TO END PRESS EXIT 3 1 F.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 37 Repeat Play 37 Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. 1 2-3 Press the MENU button. POWER > PRIM. SETUP SLEEP/WAKE UP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 38 38 A-B Repeat Play Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play the material between two specified points (A and B) on a tape over and over again. 1 2 3-5 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. Press the MENU button. POWER > PRIM. SETUP SLEEP/WAKE UP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS 3 1 Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 39 A-B Repeat Play (cont’d) 39 6 Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B REPEAT will appear on the screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash beside the real-time counter. 7-8 POWER A SLEEP/WAKE UP A-B REPEAT 0:12:34 PLAY F.FWD REW 7 Play, fast forward, or rewind the tape to the position at which you want to begin playback. Stop the tape, then press the MEMORY button to set the start position (A). The flashing A will become a flashing B.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 40 40 Real-Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. 1 2 1,5 Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Stop the tape. POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real-time counter will appear on the screen. 01:08 PM CH10 STOP 2 PLAY F.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 41 Playback Options 41 Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 2 During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/▲ button. PLAY F.FWD REW STOP Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 2 During tape playback, press the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button, then press again.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 42 42 SmartLock SmartLock enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. SmartLock reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets or exceeds the limitations you select. The ratings are defined on page 45. To block ratings, follow the steps below.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 43 SmartLock (cont’d) 43 5 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select Movie Ratings or Parental Guidelines. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. 5-6 BLOCK > Movie Ratings Parental Guidelines POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP SELECT KL CHOOSE B TO END PRESS EXIT PLAY F.FWD REW 6 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select the rating you want to block. Then, press the F.FWD/B button so that ON appears beside the rating.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 44 44 SmartLock (cont’d) To change the access code, follow these steps. 1 2 2,4 Press the MENU button. > SMARTLOCK REVIEW EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP PRESS B Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select SMARTLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. SMARTLOCK _ _ _ _ Enter Your Access Code POWER PLAY 1 3 SMARTLOCK F.FWD REW STOP MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 45 SmartLock (cont’d) 45 To check the SmartLock settings and see which ratings you have blocked, follow these steps. 1 Press the MENU button. > REVIEW PRESS B EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY 2 Press the PLAY/▲ button or the STOP/▼ button to select REVIEW. Then, press the F.FWD/B button so that the SmartLock settings appear. Ratings that are blocked will appear on the screen.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 46 46 Blue Background If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak signal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF. When you select a channel that is receiving a weak signal, you will see and hear the static in the TV programming. To set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON or OFF, follow the steps below.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 47 Sleep Timer 47 Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCR to shut off in a certain amount of time. 1 Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button (located on the upper right corner of the remote). TO ADJUST PRESS s / B POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP –TIMER– > SLEEP OFF WAKE UP ON-TIME PLAY F.FWD REW 2 STOP o button or the STOP/p p butPress the PLAY/o ton to select SLEEP. Then press the REW(ind)/s button or the F.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 48 48 Wake Up Timer The Wake Up Timer turns on the TV/VCR automatically at a specified time within the next 24 hours. You may set the TV/VCR to turn on at a TV channel (the channel at which the TV/VCR was set last) or with VCR playback. To set the Wake Up Timer, follow the steps below. Before you begin: ● Set the clock. If the clock is not set, CLOCK MUST BE SET will appear on the screen after you select WAKE UP at step 2. Then the SET CLOCK menu will appear.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 49 Volume Bar 49 Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOL(ume) o/p buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to OFF. For example, when you watch a program that is being broadcast with closed captions, you may choose to set the VOLUME BAR to OFF so the captions can remain on the screen. The captions will remain on the screen even when you press the VOL(ume) o/p buttons or the MUTE button.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 50 50 Closed Caption When you watch a program that has closed captions, you can access on-screen boxes containing the program’s dialogue (for example, what a character is saying), dialogue in a foreign language, or information (such as a channel guide, schedule, or announcements). Follow the steps below to select closed captions. Not all TV programs and commercials have closed captions. Similarly, all types of closed captions (second language, halfscreen text, etc.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 51 Closed Caption (cont’d) 51 4 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The type of closed captions you selected at step 3 will appear on the screen. POWER SLEEP/WAKE UP PLAY F.FWD REW HELLO STOP Sample Picture: Standard Closed Captions MENU STATUS/EXIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ALT.CH MEMORY PAUSE/STILL SPEED CLEAR 4 CH. VOL.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 52 52 Automatic Operation Features The following playback features will always operate. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 53 Glossary 53 AUDIO In Jack: jack on the front of the TV/VCR which is used to record audio from another source. Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR memorizes all available channels. Then, when you push the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive. Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels. • Antenna – VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequency; channels 14-69).
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 54 54 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is on the back of the product.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 55 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 55 The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu. • Use the buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to access the menu. You cannot enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 20. TV/VCR has no power. • Connect the power plug to an AC (alternating current) outlet completely. TV/VCR power shuts off after 15 minutes.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 56 56 Specifications General CRT: 13-inch in line gun (MC132DMG) 19-inch in line gun (MC192DMG) Television system: NTSC-M Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads: Two heads Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec. LP: 16.67 mm/sec. SLP: 11.12 mm/sec.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 57 Limited Warranty 57 TV/VCR COMBINATION 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Free Parts Exchange (Two Years Free Exchange on Color Picture Tube) This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
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MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 60 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following items, supplied with your TV/VCR, are provided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR. PO RE E N U 4 SP RE C/ OT R 5 ME 9 AL PA KIN G US UP F.FW D 6 0 MO RY TR AC P CL EA R 3 8 EE D ER Y ST AT US /EX IT 2 7 PLA STO M 1 W SLE EP /WA KE W E/S T.C TIL CH . H L VO L. MU TE Remote Control 4835 218 37337 Two AA Batteries 4835 138 17012 This owner’s manual is made of recycled paper.