Introduction 3
This manual describes the MVR440MG/17, MVR450MG/17, and
MVR650MG/17.The MVR440MG/17 and MVR450MG/17 have a
single sound channel, but the MVR650MG/17 has stereo sound
(right and left sound channels). Otherwise, these models look and
operate the same.This manual illustrates the MVR650MG/17.
Features
• Automatic Channel Setup
• Automatic Head Cleaner
• Automatic Tracking Adjustment
• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound (MVR650MG/17 only)
• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) (MVR650MG/17 only)
• 19 micron head - Improves the picture quality
• On-Screen Displays in English, French and Spanish
• One-Touch Recording
• Real-Time Counter
• Repeat Play
• Search Functions: Index,Time
• Timer Recording
Package contents
The following items are provided with your new VCR.
• Remote Control and two AA batteries
• One RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm
• This Owner’s manual and Quick-Use Guide
Safety Precautions
Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture.
Federal Communications Commission Warning: Any unau-
thorized changes or modifications to this equipment void
the user’s authority to operate it.
This VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with
existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment.
Magnavox recommends you use only video cassettes that have the
mark. Using other tapes may result in poor picture quality
and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be cov-
ered by the warranty if damage occurs.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer:
This reminder is pro-
vided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines
for proper grounding – in particular, specifying that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Numbers:
MVR440MG/17, MVR450MG/17,
MVR650MG/17
Trade Name:
Magnavox
Responsible Party:
Philips Consumer Electronics
P.O. Box 14810
Knoxville,TN 37914-1810
(865) 521-4316
Copyright 2004 Magnavox. All rights reserved.
• Before doing anything else, record the
VCR’s model and serial numbers in
the spaces provided on page two.
These numbers will help us assist you
if you ever call for help.
• Your new product and its packaging
contain materials that can be recy-
cled and reused. Specialized compa-
nies can recycle your product to
increase the amount of reusable
materials and to minimize the
amount that needs to be properly dis-
posed.
Your product uses batteries that
should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be disposed of as
small chemical waste.
Please find out about the local regula-
tions on disposal of your old product,
batteries, and packaging whenever
you replace existing equipment.
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