Magnavox VCR/DVD MWD2205 Changing Output to Channel 4

Hi,

I have a relative who moved recently and asked me to hook up her Magnavox
VCR/DVD model MWD2205. Note: The owner's manual is lost or mis-placed.

After I hooked it up, and set the date/time, etc., the only thing I was
unable to do is change the output from channel 3 (default) to channel 4.

Older VCRs have a switch on the back, but some new equipment do not.
I explored the menu settings, but I didn't locate a place where I can change
the output (channel 3 or 4).

Does anyone have information on changing the output from channel 3 to
channel 4?

Thank You in Advance, John

PS, Remove "ine" from my email address

 

[kaboom]

On Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:45:51 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:

Hi,

I have a relative who moved recently and asked me to hook up her Magnavox
VCR/DVD model MWD2205. Note: The owner's manual is lost or mis-placed.

After I hooked it up, and set the date/time, etc., the only thing I was
unable to do is change the output from channel 3 (default) to channel 4.

Older VCRs have a switch on the back, but some new equipment do not.
I explored the menu settings, but I didn't locate a place where I can change
the output (channel 3 or 4).

Does anyone have information on changing the output from channel 3 to
channel 4?

**My VCR is the same way, no switch on the back. Whenever I lose the
settings, for whatever reason, I use the VCR's remote to change it to
channel 3. I push 0 then 3 or something like that The VCR always
stays on channel three and I use the digital box to change the
channels when I want to record.

 

[hr(bob) hofmann@att.net]

On Jan 12, 8:45 am, jaugust...@verizon.net wrote:

Hi,

   I have a relative who moved recently and asked me to hook up her Magnavox
VCR/DVD model MWD2205.  Note: The owner's manual is lost or mis-placed.

   After I hooked it up, and set the date/time, etc., the only thing I was
unable to do is change the output from channel 3 (default) to channel 4.  

   Older VCRs have a switch on the back, but some new equipment do not.
I explored the menu settings, but I didn't locate a place where I can change
the output (channel 3 or 4).

   Does anyone have information on changing the output from channel 3 to
channel 4?

            Thank You in Advance,  John

PS,  Remove "ine" from my email address

You might have to remove the cover, or it may not be changeable, altho
I rather doubt that.

 

[whit3rd]

On Jan 12, 6:45 am, jaugust...@verizon.net wrote:

Hi,

   I have a relative who moved recently and asked me to hook up her Magnavox
VCR/DVD model MWD2205.  Note: The owner's manual is lost or mis-placed.

   After I hooked it up, and set the date/time, etc., the only thing I was
unable to do is change the output from channel 3 (default) to channel 4.  

The switch is part of the modulator circuit, it's almost always right
next to
the F connector (RF output). Have you checked the bottom of the
unit, sometimes that's where the switch goes. If worst comes to
worst, you can use a standalone RF converter to take video/audio
signals and make analog CH 3 output.

It takes a strong light sometimes to see molded-in markings (black on
black)
that indicate the switch.

 

Hi,

I looked on the bottom too.

Just to make it perfectly clear to the other person who said to set the
channel via the remote, this has to do with the OUTPUT, not the input.

I went to philips.com to see if I could download the OM, but if there is
a way, it isn't easy. Perhaps they prefer selling the OM.

John


On Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:47:29 -0800 (PST), in sci.electronics.repair you wrote:

On Jan 12, 6:45 am, jaugust...@verizon.net wrote:
Hi,

   I have a relative who moved recently and asked me to hook up her Magnavox
VCR/DVD model MWD2205.  Note: The owner's manual is lost or mis-placed.

   After I hooked it up, and set the date/time, etc., the only thing I was
unable to do is change the output from channel 3 (default) to channel 4.  

The switch is part of the modulator circuit, it's almost always right
next to
the F connector (RF output). Have you checked the bottom of the
unit, sometimes that's where the switch goes. If worst comes to
worst, you can use a standalone RF converter to take video/audio
signals and make analog CH 3 output.

It takes a strong light sometimes to see molded-in markings (black on
black)
that indicate the switch.

 

[kaboom]

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:43:45 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:

Hi,

I looked on the bottom too.

Just to make it perfectly clear to the other person who said to set the
channel via the remote, this has to do with the OUTPUT, not the input.

I went to philips.com to see if I could download the OM, but if there is
a way, it isn't easy. Perhaps they prefer selling the OM.

How about this?

1: set tv to channel you want your vcr output to be on.

2: turn vcr on (if it is a vcr/dvd combo make sure it is on vcr)

3: put in video tape.

4: press play button one time, release it, and then press and hold it
for three to five seconds.

 

Hi,

Maybe I should have explained why I and my relative want the VCR/DVD
OUTPUT on channel 4.

Her Comcast digital converter (not HD) output is on channel 4. I don't
know if it is changeable, but I didn't want to spend a lot of time at her
house setting up her VCR/DVD.

At this time, when she turns on her VCR/DVD, she has to change the
TV channel to channel 3 in order to watch videos. When she is finished,
she has to change the TV channel back to channel 4 so she can watch
TV programs via the digital converter.

John


On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:53:58 -0500, in sci.electronics.repair you wrote:

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:43:45 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:

Hi,

I looked on the bottom too.

Just to make it perfectly clear to the other person who said to set the
channel via the remote, this has to do with the OUTPUT, not the input.

I went to philips.com to see if I could download the OM, but if there is
a way, it isn't easy. Perhaps they prefer selling the OM.

How about this?

1: set tv to channel you want your vcr output to be on.

2: turn vcr on (if it is a vcr/dvd combo make sure it is on vcr)

3: put in video tape.

4: press play button one time, release it, and then press and hold it
for three to five seconds.

 

Hi Kaboomicus and Everyone,

Here is an Update:

I downloaded the .PDF OM from Funai (I should have checked the mfg.).

Here is the procedure from the OM:

1. Set your TV to channel 4.
2. Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit.
3. Hit [SOURCE] on the unit so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.
If noise appears on the TV screen, hit [VCR/TV] on the remote control.
4. Hit [PLAY] once.
5. After a few seconds, hit [PLAY] on the unit for 3 seconds.
The RF output channel will change to channel 4.........
When a picture does not appear on the TV screen, repeat step 4.
6. Hit [STOP] to stop playback.

John


On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:53:58 -0500, in sci.electronics.repair you wrote:

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:43:45 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:

Hi,

I looked on the bottom too.

Just to make it perfectly clear to the other person who said to set the
channel via the remote, this has to do with the OUTPUT, not the input.

I went to philips.com to see if I could download the OM, but if there is
a way, it isn't easy. Perhaps they prefer selling the OM.

How about this?

1: set tv to channel you want your vcr output to be on.

2: turn vcr on (if it is a vcr/dvd combo make sure it is on vcr)

3: put in video tape.

4: press play button one time, release it, and then press and hold it
for three to five seconds.

 

[kaboom]

On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:05:56 -0500, jaugustine@verizon.net wrote:

Hi Kaboomicus and Everyone,

Here is an Update:

I downloaded the .PDF OM from Funai (I should have checked the mfg.).

Here is the procedure from the OM:

1. Set your TV to channel 4.
2. Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit.
3. Hit [SOURCE] on the unit so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.
If noise appears on the TV screen, hit [VCR/TV] on the remote control.
4. Hit [PLAY] once.
5. After a few seconds, hit [PLAY] on the unit for 3 seconds.
The RF output channel will change to channel 4.........
When a picture does not appear on the TV screen, repeat step 4.
6. Hit [STOP] to stop playback.

John

Thanks for the update, J.

kaboomie