Marantz MV8300 User Manual

Model MV8300 User GuideD-VHS Digital RecorderRMTPNTSC MV8300_U1B-EN01-09 4/1/3, 3:02 PM1

10 ENClock SettingPerform clock setting only if the clock has not been setcorrectly by the Plug & Play setting or if you use a cablebox.Access the

EN 11Setting clock semiautomatically— Semiauto Clock SetYou can change the host channel/D.S.T. /time zonesetting manually.First follow steps 1 to 2 on

12 ENSetting clock manually— Manual Clock SetFirst follow steps 1 to 2 on page 10, then go to thefollowing steps.3Access Manual Clock Set screenPress

EN 13Tuner SettingSetting channels automatically— Auto Channel SetUse Auto Channel Set only if channels have not been setcorrectly by the Plug & P

14 EN3Access Manual Channel Set screenPress %fi to movethe arrow to“MANUAL CH SET”,then press OK.4Add or skip desired channels To add channels1 Press %

EN 15CABLEBOXThe following procedure is required if you receive yourTV channels through a cable box (descrambler). TheController allows the VCR to aut

16 ENSetting cable box inputchannel & brandAfter installation, set the cable box input channel and itsbrand correctly; otherwise, the Controller c

EN 175Enter cable box brandPress %fi to movethe arrow to“BRAND”.Press @ # to enter thebrand code from thelist shown to theright.6Engage test modePress

18 ENINITIAL SETTINGS (cont.)The following procedure is required if you receivesatellite channels through a DBS (Direct BroadcastSatellite) receiver.

EN 19Setting DBS receiver inputchannel & brandAfter installation, set the DBS receiver’s input channeland its brand correctly; otherwise, the Cont

2 ENDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing the Marantz D-VHS video cassette recorder. Before use, please read the safety information andprecautions co

20 EN5Enter DBS Receiver’s brandPress %fi to movethe arrow to“BRAND”.Press @ # to enter thebrand code from thefollowing list.6Engage test modePress %fi

EN 21IN F-1+POWERSTOP/EJECT(7/0) 1 2REW ( )FF ( )BASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDINGBasicPlaybackThis VCR can check the tape condition during playback(

22 ENIN F-1+CBBasicPlaybackFeatures Checking tape positionThe tape position indicatorappears on the screen in thefollowing cases:● When you chan

EN 23Selecting monitor sound— Audio MonitorYou can select the desired monitor sound.While playing back a tape on which stereo sound or SAPsound is rec

24 ENBASIC PLAYBACK AND RECORDING (cont.)Automatic operations afterrewinding — Next Function MemoryThe Next Function Memory “tells” the VCR what to do

EN 25How to read the Video Navigation screen for D-Theater tape*If you insert a D-Theater tape and then press NAVI, thefollowing screen appears. Pres

26 ENIN F-1+POWERSTOP/EJECT (7/0) 1 24BasicRecordingThis VCR can check the tape condition during recording(and playback), and realizes the best possib

EN 27To pause recordingPress PAUSE ( 8 ). To resume recording, press PLAY ( 3 ).To stop recordingPress STOP ( 7 ) on the Remote or STOP/EJECT ( 7/0 )o

28 ENIN F-1+BBBasicRecordingFeaturesABChanging display informationPress DISPLAY during recording or recording pause.Each time you press the button, th

EN 29Watching one program whilerecording another1 Engage TV modeDuring recording...● Change the TV’s input mode from AV to TV.2 Select channel for vie

EN 3IMPORTANT PRODUCTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSElectrical energy can perform many useful functions. Butimproper use can result in potential electrical shock

30 ENAccidental erasure preventionTo prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette,remove its record safety tab.To record on it later, cover the

EN 31SPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACKSpecial EffectPlaybackWith this VCR, you can enjoy special effect playbacksuch as high-speed search, variable-speed search

32 ENSPECIAL EFFECT PLAYBACK (cont.)Viewing still picture— Still Picture PlaybackPress PAUSE ( 8 ) during normal playback.Playback is freezed and a st

EN 33Viewing slow motion picture— Slow Motion Playback (S-VHS/VHS only)During normal playback:Press 4 to decrease the playback speed.Each time you pre

34 ENIN F-1+1POWERTIMER ( )VCR Plus+®TimerProgramingTimer recording allows you to program the VCR toautomatically record a broadcast at some future

EN 354Input receiving channel numberThe guide channelnumber, which isassigned to the TV orcable station for thePlusCode numberthat you entered instep

36 ENTIMER RECORDING (cont.)ChangingVCR Plus+SettingIMPORTANTIf you have moved to a different area or if a broadcastingstation’s channel number has be

EN 371Access Main Menu screenPress MENU.2Access Guide Channel Set screen1 Press @ # movethe arrow to“INITIAL SETUP”, then press fior OK.2 Press @ # to

38 ENIN F-1+1POWERTIMER ( )TIMER RECORDING (cont.)You can directly program the VCR’s timer to record up to24 broadcasts, as far as a year in advance

EN 398Set recording speedPress REC SPEED to set the recording speed.9Return to normal screenPress @ # to move the arrow to “CONFIRM”,then press OK.“PR

4 ENSERVICING1. ServicingIf your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a markedchange in performance and you are unable to restore normaloper

40 ENTIMER RECORDING (cont.)Checking program settings1 Disengage timerPress TIMER (‰), then press POWER.● When “AUTO TIMER” (墌 pg. 57) is set to “ON”,

EN 41Other Useful functions for timer recordingYou can also use the following functions for timerrecording.● Auto Timer (墌 pg. 57)When “AUTO TIMER” is

42 ENNavigationPlaybackThis function is useful when you want to quickly findprograms you have recorded on a tape using this VCR.This function allows y

EN 43Deactivating Video NavigationIf you do not want to store program information, you candeactivate the Video Navigation function.1 Access Video Navi

44 ENVIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)Finding TapesYou can find a tape you want using Video Navigation.You have four methods to find tapes; by tape number, byp

EN 45Finding by program titleUse the Remote to do the following operations.1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 44, then go tothe following steps2 Access tit

46 ENVIDEO NAVIGATION (cont.)VCRTVCABLE/DBSE -2–4,6D -2,3E -1D -4Finding by recording dateUse the Remote to do the following operations.1 Follow steps

EN 47Finding blank spaceYou can find a tape whose remaining time is enough fora program you want to record.Use the Remote to do the following operatio

48 ENEditing TitlesWhen you record a TV program on this VCR, the VCRautomatically records the recording start time, date, andchannel in each program t

EN 495 Access edit screenPress @ # to move thearrow to “EDIT”, thenpress OK.6 Enter title1 Press %fi @ # tomove the arrow onthe desiredcharacter orsymb

EN 5Failure 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 pro

50 ENBEntering or Editing programtitleWhen you want to edit the program title, follow theprocedure below by using the Remote.1 Load a cassetteInsert a

EN 51Deleting tape informationWhen you want to delete the entire tape information(information for all recorded programs on the tape),follow the proced

52 ENDeleting program informationWhen you want to delete the stored information for eachrecorded program, follow the procedure below by usingthe Remot

EN 53VCRTVCABLE/DBS2 - 51 6BACKYou can use the other useful function settings on theFunction Set Up screens by following the proceduredescribed below.

54 ENOTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)* The default setting is bold in the table below.When this function is set to “ON”, this VCR checks the condition o

EN 55* The default setting is bold in the table below.Up to four audio signal channels can be input from a DV camcorderthrough the DV IN connector (i.

56 ENOTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)You have to select which terminal — either VIDEO (composite) or S-VIDEO (Y/Cseparate signals) to use as the video i

EN 57* The default setting is bold in the table below. AUTO TIMERONOFF SUPERIMPOSEONOFF GRAY BACKONOFF POWER SAVEONOFFAdditional settings [ADDITIO

58 ENS400DV IND THEATERREGION 1i.LINK IN/OUTDIGITAL OUTOPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITALRYLPB/CB VIDEO PR/CRS VIDEO S VIDEOAUDIOIN(L-1)IN(L-2)REMOTE

EN 59* The default setting is bold in the table below.This function allows you to record on VHS tapes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapesrecorded using

6 ENCONTENTSTIMER RECORDING 34VCR Plus+® Timer Programing ... 34Changing VCR Plus+ Setting ... 36Express Timer

60 ENOTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)i.LINK Set Upi.LINK set up for connected deviceWhen you connect i.LINK compatible devices to thisVCR, an i.LINK dev

EN 61What is “i.LINK”?“i.LINK” is a digital serial interface that allows devicesequipped with an i.LINK connector to exchange digitalvideo signals, di

62 ENOTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS (cont.)NOTES:●While the Satellite Auto Recording standby mode or after Satellite Auto Recording is finished, the VCR will

EN 63JLIP ID NumberSettingThe JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) terminal is usedto connect the VCR to a personal computer or similardevice. By con

64 ENi.LINK/DVConnectionsEDITINGS400DV IND THEATERREGION 1i.LINK IN/OUTDIGITAL OUTOPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITALRYLPB/CB VIDEO PR/CRS VIDEO S VIDE

EN 651Make connections A Connection with the camcorderConnect a DV cable between the camcorder’sDV connector and your VCR’s DV IN connector. B Conne

66 ENS400DV IND THEATERREGION 1i.LINK IN/OUTDIGITAL OUTOPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITALRYLPB/CB VIDEO PR/CRS VIDEO S VIDEOAUDIOIN(L-1)IN(L-2)REMOTE

EN 675Select video input terminalAccess the “IN/OUT FUNCTION” screen( pg. 56).When using S VIDEO terminal, set “FRONT AUXF-1” (or “REAR AUX L-1 (or L

68 ENVCRTVCABLE/DBS2TV/VCRTV VOL +/–ENTER43 - 33 - 2 4Number keys3 - 1,34MULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROLWhen programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s

EN 69When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)code, this Remote can perform some of the remotecontrol functions of the listed cable boxes.

EN 7S400DV IND THEATERREGION 1i.LINK IN/OUTDIGITAL OUTOPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITALRYLPB/CB VIDEO PR/CRS VIDEO S VIDEOAUDIOIN(L-1)IN(L-2)REMOTE P

70 ENMULTI-BRAND REMOTE CONTROL (cont.)When programed (set) with a manufacturer’s (brand’s)code, this Remote can perform some of the remotecontrol fun

EN 71The Remote is capable of controlling four JVC videorecorders independently. Each of VCRs can respond toone of four codes (A, B, C or D).This Remo

72 ENTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easilycorrected

EN 73CORRECTIVE ACTIONInsert a cassette.Remove the cassette and cover thehole with adhesive tape, or load acassette on which the record safetytab is i

74 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)CORRECTIVE ACTIONConnect the Controller correctly( pg. 18).After confirming your DBS receiver’sinput channel number, re-a

EN 75VIDEO NAVIGATIONCORRECTIVE ACTIONTape information cannot be shown ifit has not been recorded on this VCR.Video Navigation cannot workcorrectly on

76 ENATTENTION● This VCR contains microcomputers. External electronic noise or interference can cause microcomputer tomalfunction. If the VCR does not

EN 77Playback of tapes recorded in D-VHS mode• You may see a mosaic (block) noise, grayed images, ora still image in cases of excessive distortion cau

78 ENTROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)Error Codes and MessagesSome error codes and messages may appear on the TV screen when operating the VCR. Refer to the cha

EN 79RECORDINGQ. When I pause and then resume a recording, the endof the recording before the pause is overlapped bythe new recording. Why does this h

8 ENS400DV IND THEATERREGION 1i.LINK IN/OUTDIGITAL OUTOPTICAL PCM/DOLBY DIGITALRYLPB/CB VIDEO PR/CRS VIDEO S VIDEOAUDIOIN(L-1)IN(L-2)REMOTE P

80 ENINDEXGlossaryDigital Broadcasts and D-VHSGreat changes in the entertainment and media industriesare transforming the way we use VHS, and digitalb

EN 81List of termsThis guide serves as a quick way to locate frequently used terms and on-screen display names.AAccidental erasure prevention 30Audio

82 ENINDEX (cont.)Front panelTo access covered buttons/connectors, pull and open the cover.1 S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors (F-1):  pg. 662 POW

EN 83Rear panel1 AC power cord :  pg. 72 Cooling fan● This prevents the temperature from rising inside theVCR. Do not remove it.● Install the VCR so

84 ENFront display panel1 Channel and auxiliary input (“L-1”, “L-2”, “F-1”and “I-1” etc.)Clock time :  pg. 282 Timer mode indicator :  pg. 35, 393 R

EN 85On-screen display1 Cassette indication2 Cassette type indication :  pg. 263 Index no. indication :  pg. 244 VCR operation mode indication5 Audi

86 ENRemote1 A/B/C/D button :  pg. 712 VCR/TV/CABLE/DBS selector :  pg. 68 – 713 OK Button4 PROGRAM button :  pg. 34, 385 STOP +/– button :  pg. 3

EN 87GENERALPower requirement : AC 120 V`, 60 HzPower consumptionPower on : 42 WPower off : 18 WTemperatureOperating : 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Stor

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EN 9INFORMATION● If “AUTO CLOCK” is set to “ON” on the Clock Set screen on page 11, the clock will be adjusted automatically by the hostchannel every