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Marantz MV8300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Model MV8300 User Guide D-VHS Digital Recorder NTSC...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR. CAUTIONS NOTE: Change or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT PRODUCT 5. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. • Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
  • Page 4 SERVICING 1. Accessories 1. Servicing To avoid personal injury: If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked • Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, change in performance and you are unable to restore normal bracket, or table.

  • Page 5: About Head Cleaning

    Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the VCR, Remote or video cassette. 1. DO NOT place the VCR… … in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. … in direct sunlight. … in a dusty environment. …...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR TIMER RECORDING Connections ..........7 VCR Plus+ ® Timer Programing ..... 34 Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ......36 INITIAL SETTINGS Express Timer Programing ......38 Plug & Play Setting ........9 Checking program settings ........40 Auto Clock Set/Auto Tuner Set ........

  • Page 7: Installing Your New Vcr

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR Connections Basic Connection Check contents Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “SPECIFICATIONS” pg. 87). Antenna or Cable ANTENNA IN Situate VCR (Antenna or cable input) Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface. Coaxial Cable Connect VCR to TV Flat Feeder...

  • Page 8: Component Video Connection

    INSTALLING YOUR NEW VCR (cont.) S-VIDEO Connection Component Video Connection CONNECT VCR TO TV CONNECT VCR TO TV a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as a– Connect both the RF cable and the AV cables to the TV as explained in step 3 of “Basic Connection”...

  • Page 9: Initial Settings

    INITIAL SETTINGS Plug & Play This VCR sets the clock and tuner channels automatically when AC power cord is first connected to an AC outlet. The antenna cable must be connected for Setting the Plug & Play setting. The time and date can be set automatically by the clock setting data transmitted from one of the regular TV broadcast channels.

  • Page 10: Clock Setting

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Clock Setting Perform clock setting only if the clock has not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cable box. Access the Clock Set screen to perform the Semiauto or Manual Clock Set.

  • Page 11: Setting Clock Semiautomatically

    Setting clock semiautomatically Select D.S.T. mode You have three choices: — Semiauto Clock Set AUTO– Select if you want to adjust your VCR’s You can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zone clock automatically by the incoming setting manually. signal from the host channel. (Auto First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the Daylight Saving Time*) following steps.

  • Page 12: Setting Clock Manually - Manual Clock Set

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting clock manually — Manual Clock Set First follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to the following steps. CABLE /DBS Access Manual Clock Set screen Press %fi to move the arrow to “MANUAL CLOCK SET”, then press OK.

  • Page 13: Tuner Setting

    Tuner Setting Setting channels automatically — Auto Channel Set Use Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been set correctly by the Plug & Play setting. If you want to add Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV or delete channels, use Manual Channel Set ( pg.

  • Page 14: Setting Channels Manually

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Access Manual Channel Set screen Press %fi to move FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP TUNER SET CABLE SET UP DBS SET UP the arrow to “MANUAL CH SET”, BAND AUTO CH SET then press OK. CABLE MANUAL CH SET /DBS...

  • Page 15: Cable Box Control Setting

    Cable Box The following procedure is required if you receive your TV channels through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the VCR to automatically switch the Control cable box channel during timer recording. The Controller is effective for recording broadcasts that have been programed using VCR Plus+ ( pg.

  • Page 16: Setting Cable Box Input Channel & Brand

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) Setting cable box input Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV channel & brand mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the After installation, set the cable box input channel and its Remote to “VCR”.
  • Page 17 Cable Box Input Channel failure, set the cable box input channel and brand again. screen in step 4 appears. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact your Marantz authorized dealer.

  • Page 18: Dbs Receiver Control Setting

    INITIAL SETTINGS (cont.) DBS Receiver The following procedure is required if you receive satellite channels through a DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) receiver. The Controller allows the VCR to Control Setting automatically switch the DBS receiver’s channels during timer recording. NOTES: Suggested location The VCR can automatically change the DBS receiver channels using the Controller when the VCR has been...

  • Page 19: Setting Dbs Receiver Input Channel & Brand

    Setting DBS receiver input Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV channel & brand mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the After installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channel Remote to “VCR”. and its brand correctly; otherwise, the Controller cannot work correctly.
  • Page 20 Controller to change its channels. Make sure to leave the DBS receiver turned on and tuned to the proper channel before the scheduled start time of timer recording. For customers in U.S.A.: If you are unable to set the Controller, contact your Marantz authorized dealer.

  • Page 21: Basic Playback And Recording

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING Basic This VCR can check the tape condition during playback (and recording), and realizes the best possible pictures. This VCR can play back tapes that have been recorded Playback in D-VHS (MTP), S-VHS, S-VHS ET and VHS formats. When playing back a tape, this VCR automatically identifies the recording format (D-VHS, S-VHS, S-VHS ET or VHS).

  • Page 22: Basic Playback Features

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Checking tape position The tape position indicator Playback appears on the screen in the following cases: When you change the VCR Features operation mode from the stop mode to fast forward or rewind mode. When you perform an Index Search ( pg.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Tracking Condition

    Adjusting tracking condition Selecting monitor sound — Tracking Adjustments — Audio Monitor You can select the desired monitor sound. Automatic tracking adjustment This VCR automatically adjusts the tracking condition. While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAP Whenever you insert a tape and start playback, sound is recorded, press A.

  • Page 24: Automatic Operations After Rewinding

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Skipping unwanted portions Automatic operations after rewinding — Skip Search — Next Function Memory You can skip over (view at high speed) unwanted The Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do portions of the tape. after rewinding is complete.
  • Page 25 How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape* If you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, the Chapter Navigation Chapter following screen appears. Press %fi to move the arrow TAPE TITLE: WORLD SOCCER 1 / 4 1.

  • Page 26: Basic Recording

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic This VCR can check the tape condition during recording (and playback), and realizes the best possible pictures. Recording In addition, this VCR is equipped with the Video Navigation function, which allows you to quickly locate the programs you have recorded on a tape.

  • Page 27: S-Vhs/Vhs Recording

    S-VHS/VHS Recording To pause recording Press PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ). Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. If not, To stop recording cover the hole with adhesive tape before Press STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7 inserting the cassette.

  • Page 28: Basic Recording Features

    BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Basic Changing display information Press DISPLAY during recording or recording pause. Recording Each time you press the button, the front display panel shows the channel number, clock time, and the recording speed in sequence. Features Clock Time Channel No.

  • Page 29: Watching One Program While Recording Another

    Watching one program while recording another Engage TV mode CABLE During recording... /DBS Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV. Select channel for viewing Select the channel you want to watch, on the TV. Showing on-screen display When “SUPERIMPOSE” is set to “ON” ( pg.
  • Page 30 BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.) Other useful functions for recording Accidental erasure prevention You can also use the following functions for recording. To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. Video Calibration (S-VHS/VHS only) ( pg.

  • Page 31: Special Effect Playback

    SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK Special Effect With this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playback such as high-speed search, variable-speed search, and still playback and so on. Playback Locating particular scene rapidly — Picture Search 7 High-Speed Picture Search: Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV mode on the TV.

  • Page 32: Viewing Still Picture - Still Picture Playback

    SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.) Viewing still picture — Still Picture Playback Press PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback. Playback is freezed and a still picture appears. CABLE /DBS To resume normal playback, press PLAY ( 3 ). NOTES: To obtain a noiseless still picture, it may be necessary to TV/VCR adjust tracking in slow motion playback before starting still CH +/–...

  • Page 33: Viewing Slow Motion Picture

    Viewing slow motion picture — Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only) During normal playback: CABLE Press 4 to decrease the playback speed. /DBS Each time you press the button, the speed decreases (toward reverse slow motion playback, then reverse picture search). Holding PAUSE ( 8 ) for more than 2 seconds also starts forward slow motion playback.

  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING VCR Plus+ ® Timer recording allows you to program the VCR to automatically record a broadcast at some future time. Up to 24 timer recording programs can be made using Timer VCR Plus+ timer programing or Express timer programing method ( pg.
  • Page 35 Input receiving channel number Return to normal screen Press @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, The guide channel FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL OTHER number, which is then press OK. assigned to the TV or GUIDE CH “PROGRAM COMPLETED PRESS [TIMER] TO...

  • Page 36: Changing Vcr Plus+ Setting

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Changing IMPORTANT If you have moved to a different area or if a broadcasting VCR Plus+ station’s channel number has been changed, the wrong VCR CH or CABLE CH number will be displayed on the step 5 on page 35). When this Program screen ( happens, perform the following steps to set the correct Setting...
  • Page 37 Access Main Menu screen Input receiving channel number Press %fi to move Press MENU. (Ex.) If WNJU(Ind.) is the arrow to “VCR received on channel 47 CH”, then press @ # Access Guide Channel Set screen FUNCTION SET UP TUNER SET UP INITIAL SET UP CLOCK SET GUIDE CHANNEL...

  • Page 38: Express Timer Programing

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Express Timer You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to 24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance. Remember, the clock must be set before you can program the timer Programing pg. 10). Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
  • Page 39 NOTES: Set recording speed Press REC SPEED to set the recording speed. Even if a power failure occurs, the VCR keeps your timer programs. However, the clock time is lost if it lasts for more than 10 minutes. Return to normal screen As a result, when the power is supplied again to this VCR Press @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”, after the power failure, the following will take place.

  • Page 40: Checking Program Settings

    TIMER RECORDING (cont.) Canceling or changing program Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV settings mode on the TV. Set the VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector on the Remote to “VCR”. Access Program screen Repeat steps in the left column. Cancel or change program setting To cancel a program, CABLE...
  • Page 41 ATTENTION Other Useful functions for timer recording If there is a conflict in the timer schedule and one program You can also use the following functions for timer overlaps with another, only the parts shown below in gray recording. will be recorded. Auto Timer ( pg.

  • Page 42: Video Navigation

    VIDEO NAVIGATION Navigation This function is useful when you want to quickly find programs you have recorded on a tape using this VCR. This function allows you to select a program to watch, Playback and then automatically search for the beginning of the program.

  • Page 43: Deactivating Video Navigation

    Deactivating Video Navigation How to read the Video Navigation screen If you do not want to store program information, you can deactivate the Video Navigation function. Navigation Access Video Navigation screen SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP 0107 ALL SPORTS TAPE BLANK 2:00 (LS3) 1 / 3 Press NAVI.

  • Page 44: Finding Tapes

    VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Finding Tapes You can find a tape you want using Video Navigation. You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, by program title, by category, by recording date, and by tape remaining time. Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV Finding by tape number mode on the TV.

  • Page 45: Finding By Program Title

    Finding by program title Finding by category Use the Remote to do the following operations. Use the Remote to do the following operations. To find a program by category, be sure to select program Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to category in advance ( pg.

  • Page 46: Finding By Recording Date

    VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Finding by recording date Use the Remote to do the following operations. Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go to CABLE /DBS the following steps Access date screen Press @ # to move the Navigation SEARCH LIBRARY...

  • Page 47: Finding Blank Space

    Finding blank space Select tape number Press %fi, then press Navigation You can find a tape whose remaining time is enough for SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP BLANK SPACE LIST 10:00 LS5 1 / 3 a program you want to record. 0003 10:00 BLANK To go to another page 0002 12:00 BLANK...

  • Page 48: Editing Titles

    VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Editing Titles When you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCR automatically records the recording start time, date, and channel in each program title. If the tape is recorded for the first time, the tape number and the date and time are ●...
  • Page 49 How to enter the characters and symbols with the Access edit screen number keys on the Remote Press @ # to move the Navigation Press the Number keys, then press > to enter each SEARCH LIBRARY BLANK NAVI. SET UP arrow to “EDIT”, then TAPE NUMBER LIST 1 / 3...

  • Page 50: Entering Or Editing Program Title

    VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Entering or Editing program Editing program category title When you want to edit the program title, follow the When you want to change the program category, follow procedure below by using the Remote. the procedure below by using the Remote. Load a cassette Load a cassette Insert a tape on which there is a program you want...

  • Page 51: Deleting Tape Information

    Deleting tape information When you want to delete the entire tape information (information for all recorded programs on the tape), follow the procedure below by using the Remote. CABLE • Tape information for the Video Navigation function is /DBS deleted, but the recorded programs will not be erased. ATTENTION Once the information is deleted, it is impossible to restore that information.

  • Page 52: Deleting Program Information

    VIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.) Deleting program information Checking memory When you want to delete the stored information for each You can check the amount of recorded information in the VCR’s memory. recorded program, follow the procedure below by using the Remote. Access Video Navigation screen •...

  • Page 53: Other Useful Functions

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS Useful Function You can use the other useful function settings on the Function Set Up screens by following the procedure described below. Settings The table below shows the structure of the menu system. VIDEO FUNCTION ( pg. 54) FUNCTION AUDIO FUNCTION ( pg.
  • Page 54 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Video settings [VIDEO FUNCTION] * The default setting is bold in the table below. When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition of the V. CALIBRATION tape in use during playback and recording, and compensates to provide (S-VHS/VHS only) the highest-possible pictures.
  • Page 55 Audio settings [AUDIO FUNCTION] * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can select the audio format when you record a program or STD AUDIO REC MODE analog signal from connected devices in STD mode. When this STANDARD function is set to “PCM&STANDARD”, you can obtain high-quality PCM&STANDARD...
  • Page 56 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Input/Output settings [IN/OUT FUNCTION] * The default setting is bold in the table below. Select the apppropriate mode when receiving signals via i.LINK connector or TV OUTPUT 1 playing back a D-VHS tape containing a recording of an HD (High Definition) 720to1080 signal: NO CONV.
  • Page 57 Additional settings [ADDITIONAL] * The default setting is bold in the table below. AUTO SP = EP TIMER When this function is set to “ON”, the VCR automatically switches to EP mode to (S-VHS/VHS only) allow complete recording if there is not enough tape to record the entire program while timer-recording in SP mode.
  • Page 58 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) * The default setting is bold in the table below. You can determine which recording mode — either S-VHS mode or VHS mode — is S-VHS MODE used for recording on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes. When this function is set to “ON”, you can record on D-VHS and S-VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality.
  • Page 59 * The default setting is bold in the table below. S-VHS ET This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

  • Page 60: I.link Set Up

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) i.LINK Set Up i.LINK set up for connected device When you connect i.LINK compatible devices to this VCR, an i.LINK device number is assigned to each device in the order of connection. Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV If you want to change the number, follow the procedure mode on the TV.
  • Page 61 What is “i.LINK”? i.LINK Connection Examples “i.LINK” is a digital serial interface that allows devices Examples of good i.LINK connections and bad i.LINK equipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digital connections are shown below. The digital signals flow to video signals, digital audio signals, and device control all connected devices.

  • Page 62: Satellite Auto Recording

    OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.) Satellite Auto Set timer program on DBS receiver • For timer programing method, refer to the Recording manual supplied with the DBS receiver. Load a cassette Make sure the record safety tab is intact. Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the AV Set recording speed mode on the TV.

  • Page 63: Jlip Id Number Setting

    Press @ # to enter the RESET NUMBER desired ID number. MENU SELECT WITH ARROW KEYS THEN PRESS [OK] EXIT SELECT Return to normal screen Press MENU. NOTE: For further details on the JLIP system, consult your Marantz authorized dealer or visit our website www.marantz.com.

  • Page 64: Editing

    EDITING i.LINK/DV This VCR supports the copy protection technologies of DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). These technologies are admitted by Connections DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). It is impossible to dub copy-limited signals between NOTES: the devices which supports copy protection technologies of DTLA.
  • Page 65 Make connections Start playback Press PLAY ( 3 ) on the connected device. Connection with the camcorder Connect a DV cable between the camcorder’s NOTE: DV connector and your VCR’s DV IN connector. If the connected device is equipped with a Connection with the VCR superimpose/OSD disable feature then set it to “OFF”...

  • Page 66: S-Video/Video Connections

    EDITING (cont.) S-VIDEO/ You can use your VCR as the playback or recording VCR. Ex. When using this VCR as the recording VCR VIDEO This VCR (for recording) Connections VHF/UHF COMPONENT ANTENNA VIDEO OUT i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN S VIDEO S VIDEO IN(L-1) S400...
  • Page 67 Connection with the VCR Select video input terminal Connect an audio/S-video cable between the Access the “IN/OUT FUNCTION” screen playback VCR’s audio/S-video output connectors pg. 56). and the recording VCR’s audio/S-video input When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUX connectors.

  • Page 68: Multi-Brand Remote Control

    MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL TV Brand When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed TVs. Setting Turn on the TV Turn on the TV using the Power button on the TV or its Remote.

  • Page 69: Cable Box Brand Setting

    Cable Box When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed cable boxes. If your cable Brand Setting box does not function with a specified code, try other codes.

  • Page 70: Dbs Receiver Brand Setting

    MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.) DBS Receiver When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s) code, this Remote can perform some of the remote control functions of the listed DBS (Direct Broadcast Brand Setting Satellite) receivers. Turn on the DBS receiver Turn on the DBS receiver using the Power button on the DBS receiver or its Remote.

  • Page 71: Changing Remote Control Code

    Changing The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC video recorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond to one of four codes (A, B, C or D). Remote Control This Remote control is preset to send A code signals because your VCR is initially set to respond to A code signals.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    The heads must be cleaned. Use an interrupted, even though TV optional dry cleaning cassette, or broadcasts are clear. consult your Marantz authorized dealer. The video heads may be dirty. The heads must be cleaned. Use an 4. The picture stops, or the black or...
  • Page 73 RECORDING POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION There is no cassette loaded. 1. Recording will not start, and Insert a cassette. The loaded cassette has had its “CASS” blinks on the front display Remove the cassette and cover the record safety tab removed. panel for about 5 seconds.
  • Page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 7. Satellite channels are not The Controller is not properly Connect the Controller correctly automatically switched during timer connected to the VCR. pg. 18). recording. The input channel selected on the After confirming your DBS receiver’s DBS Receiver Set screen is incorrect.
  • Page 75 VIDEO NAVIGATION SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Tape information screen does not The current tape inserted has not Tape information cannot be shown if appear for the currently inserted been recorded on this VCR. it has not been recorded on this VCR. tape.

  • Page 76: Other Problems

    ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted. Be sure to contact your Marantz authorized dealer if such troubles occur. ATTENTION This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer to malfunction.
  • Page 77 The following conditions are product features and do not indicate mechanical problems. Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode Recording from camcorders and other devices via • You may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, or i.LINK connector a still image in cases of excessive distortion caused •...

  • Page 78: Error Codes And Messages

    TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) Error Codes and Messages Some error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the chart below for the solution. CODE MESSAGE DESCRIPTION REC PROHIBITED An attempt was made to make a D-VHS recording of a program for which only the analog information is copy protected.

  • Page 79: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers RECORDING PLAYBACK Q. When I pause and then resume a recording, the end Q. What happens if the tape reaches its end during of the recording before the pause is overlapped by playback or search? the new recording. Why does this happen? A.

  • Page 80: Index

    INDEX Glossary Digital Broadcasts and D-VHS Dolby Digital Great changes in the entertainment and media industries A form of digital audio coding developed by Dolby are transforming the way we use VHS, and digital Laboratories to deliver surround sound with 5.1 channels broadcasting is a good example of what the future holds.

  • Page 81: List Of Terms

    List of terms This guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names. Accidental erasure prevention 30 Host channel 9 Satellite Auto Recording 62 Audio Monitor 23 Skip Search 24 Auto Daylight Saving Time 11 Special effect playback Index AUTO SP→...

  • Page 82: Front Panel

    INDEX (cont.) Front panel S-VIDEO VIDEO TIMER IN F-1 STOP/ MENU PLAY EJECT (MONO) L—AUDIO—R — CHANNEL + PAUSE REW FF D-VHS 8 PLAY ( 3 ) button : 1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1) pg. 21 pg. 66 9 CHANNEL + and – buttons : pg.

  • Page 83: Rear Panel

    Rear panel VHF/UHF COMPONENT ANTENNA VIDEO OUT i.LINK IN/OUT DV IN S VIDEO S VIDEO IN(L-1) S400 ANTENNA CABLE BOX DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL REMOTE PAUSE/ AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL AV COMPULINK D THEATER REGION 1 IN(L-2) 1 AC power cord : pg.

  • Page 84: Front Display Panel

    INDEX (cont.) Front display panel 1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1” 5 D-Theater indicator : pg. 25 and “I-1” etc.) 6 D-VHS indicator : pg. 26, 27 Clock time : pg. 28 7 S-VHS indicator : pg. 58, 59 2 Timer mode indicator : pg.

  • Page 85: On-Screen Display

    On-screen display D-VHS CH 123 INDEX -9 D-VHS STD 12:59 AM MARANTZ MV8300 D-VHS 1 Cassette indication STREAM When playing back and receiving a 2 Cassette type indication : pg. 26 audio signals in other new formats 3 Index no. indication : pg.

  • Page 86: Remote

    INDEX (cont.) 1 A/B/C/D button : pg. 71 Remote 2 VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector : pg. 68 – 71 3 OK Button 4 PROGRAM button : pg. 34, 38 5 STOP +/– button : pg. 35, 38 REMOTE POWER CODE A/B/C/D TV/VCR 6 START +/–...

  • Page 87: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TUNER Power requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 Hz Tuning system : Frequency-synthesized tuner Power consumption Channel coverage Power on : 42 W : Channels 2–13 Power off : 18 W : Channels 14–69 Temperature CATV : 113 Channels Operating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage...

  • Page 88: For Servicing (Only In U.s.a.)

    You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. 35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan U.S.A. Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A. EUROPE Marantz Europe B.V.

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