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Safety and General Information 3 Safety Precautions Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment void the user’s authority to operate it. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Certification: Complies with 21 Center for Radiation (CFR) chapter 1 subchapter J applicable at time of manufacture. Laser Safety: This unit employs a laser.
Table of Contents General Information Additional VCR Features Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Multi-Channel Television Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-46 Hi-Fi Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5 Welcome! This DVD/VCR combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player and a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) into one unit, letting you play DVDs, Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment. Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.
Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs); Audio Compact Discs (CDs); finalized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW); and finalized Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW) and Compact Discs Recordable (CD-R). To play a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the DVD Player. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to play in the DVD/VCR.
Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV. However, the following guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality. You will not use all the jacks on the DVD/VCR. If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In, RF In, or 75 ohm, use the ANTOUT jack of the DVD/VCR to connect to the TV. This hookup provides both audio and video in a single cable.
Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to TV only Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Hookups (cont’d) 9 DVD/VCR to Cable Box or Satellite Receiver and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to Cable Box or Satellite Receiver and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Hookups (cont’d) 11 DVD/VCR to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks Using the supplied red, white, and yellow cables This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player.
Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacks 1 Antenna or Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN ANT-IN DVD S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT L L Y R R CB L CR R COAXIAL ANT-OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 3 AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN L Y Cb/Pb R Cr/Pr 1 2 3 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR. 4 Connect the power cords of the DVD/VCR and TV to a power outlet.
Hookups (cont’d) 13 DVD/VCR to a TV that has an S-Video In jack 1 DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN ANT-IN Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT OUT L L Y R R CB L CR R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANT-OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 2 AUDIO IN LEFT S-VIDEO IN RIGHT 1 2 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR. 3 Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD/VCR and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
Hookups (cont’d) DVD/VCR to a TV and a Stereo 1 Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN ANT-IN DVD S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUT L L Y R R CB L CR R COAXIAL ANT-OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 2 AUDIO (LEFT) IN AUDIO (RIGHT) IN 1 2 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR.
Hookups (cont’d) 15 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo that is Dolby Digital-compatible Using Digital Audio connections 1 Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN ANT-IN DVD S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT OUT L L Y R R CB L CR R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANT-OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Stereo 3 VIDEO IN Back of TV (example only) 2 1 2 Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANT-IN (Antenna In) jack of your DVD/VCR.
Remote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom of the remote control by pressing the tab, then lifting the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment with their + and – ends aligned as indicated. Replace the battery compartment lid. Using the Remote Control ● ● 1 Point the remote control at the DVD/VCR’s remote sensor (marked IR, see page 22) when using the remote to operate the DVD/VCR.
First-time DVD/VCR Setup 17 Before turning on your DVD/VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the DVD/VCR and TV are connected correctly. You cannot program channels if you are using a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver. These menus may not appear if you have already turned on the DVD/VCR. 1 2 1 Turn on the TV. SETUP Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel, depending on how you connected the DVD/VCR to a TV.
Video Cassette Playback 1 2 Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. 1 Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you connected the DVD/VCR to a TV. Details are on pages 7-15. 2 With the DVD/VCR power off, insert a tape in the cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. The STANDBY-ON and VCR lights will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. If the tape’s record tab has been removed, playback will start automatically.
Disc Playback 19 Before you begin, turn on the TV, Stereo, and other equipment connected to the DVD/VCR. Make sure the TV and the Stereo (if applicable) are set to the correct channel. Details are on pages 7-15. 1 2 3 4 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP REC Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the DVD/VCR. AUDIO SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE 1 REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. 2 5 Press PLAY B.
Display Panel (DVD) Display Messages about current Disc operations appear here. See Display Messages below. DVD Light (red) This light appears when the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode. You can only watch DVDs when the red DVD light is on. To make the red DVD light come on, press OUTPUT on the front of the DVD/VCR or DVD on the remote. DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER / VCR MDV530VR STANDBY-ON OPEN CLOSE Disc tray Insert a Disc here. STOP PLAY B: Appears during Disc playback.
Display Panel (VCR) 21 Counter/Clock/Channel If there is a tape in the VCR, the tape counter will appear. The remaining time will appear during a One-Touch Recording. If there is not a tape in the VCR, the current time will appear when the clock is set. An A or P will appear beside the time to indicate AM or PM. The DVD/VCR must be in VCR mode. The channel number will appear here briefly when you change TV channels. Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here.
Front Panel RECORD I button (VCR) Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to start a OneTouch Recording. Details are on page 34. STOP/EJECT C A Button (VCR) Press once to stop tape playback. When playback is stopped, press to eject the tape. OPEN/CLOSE A Button (DVD) Press to open or close the Disc tray. STANDBY-ON Button Press to turn the power on or off.
Rear Panel 23 ANT-IN (Antenna In) Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. Details are on pages 8-15. VCR AUDIO IN Jacks Left (white) and Right (red) Connect audio cables coming from the audio out jacks of a camcorder, another VCR, another DVD Player, or an audio source here. Details are on page 35. This will be useful if you want to copy a videotape or watch material that is playing on other equipment.
Remote Control TIMER SET Button Press to set a timer recording that you have programmed. Details are on pages 36-38. SETUP Button Press to access or remove the DVD Player’s Setup menu. REC (record) I Button Press to start a VCR recording. Details are on page 32. STANDBY-ON Button Press to turn the power on or off. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC REPEAT Number Buttons In DVD mode, press to select a Track or Chapter for playback. Use the +10 button for items 10 and above.
Remote Control (cont’d) 25 AUDIO Button Press to choose a DVD audio language or an Audio CD sound mode. Details are on page 58. REPEAT Button Press to play a Track, Audio CD, Title, or Chapter repeatedly. Details are on page 53. SUBTITLE Button Press to select a language for DVD subtitles. Details are on page 55. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET/CLEAR Button Press to remove VCR menus. Press to reset the tape counter. Details are on page 41.
Channel Setup Although your DVD/VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you can set up the channels again. 1 SETUP Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. -MENUBTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP 2 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET Press o or p to select CHANNEL SET UP. Then, press B.
Channel Setup (cont’d) 27 Adding/Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. REC REPEAT REPEAT A-B C-RESET Press o or p to select CHANNEL SET UP, then press B. Press o or p to select MANUAL SET UP, then press B.
Clock (VCR) Follow these steps to set the VCR clock. Make sure: ● The DVD/VCR is on and in VCR mode. Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH Press o or p to select CLOCK SET, then press B. While the MONTH space is flashing, press o or p until the month appears. Then, press B.
Clock (VCR) (cont’d) 29 6 While the HOUR space is flashing, press o or p until the hour appears. Then, press B. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP CLOCK SET MONTH DAY 0 3 / 2 0 THU YEAR 2003 HOUR MINUTE 05 : –– AUDIO REC AM/PM –– SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B 9 C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE RETURN DISPLAY DVD VCR DISC OK MENU 7 While the MINUTE space is flashing, press o or p until the minute appears. Then, press B.
Language (VCR) Follow the steps below to change the language of the VCR onscreen displays and menus. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 2 SETUP Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. -MENUBTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP Press o or p to choose LANGUAGE SELECT, then press B.
VCR Status Displays 31 You may access status displays by pressing DISPLAY. The displays may include the current time, channel, and other information. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 Press DISPLAY. The COUNT display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds, only the real-time tape counter will appear. This counter shows you the elapsed playing time of the tape (from the point at which the counter was set to zero). The counter also will appear on the display panel on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Videotape Recording Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the Video In channel. If you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using the supplied audio and video cables, select your TV’s Video In channel. Details are on page 11.
Recording One Channel/Watching Another 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 STANDBY-ON Press VCR, then press REC I to record the current TV channel. Details are on page 32. Press VCR/TV once to put the DVD/VCR in TV position. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.
One-Touch Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: ● Place the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. ● Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the SPEED button. ● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s).
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 35 These instructions show you how to copy videotapes. The illustration uses two DVD/VCRs. Other VCRs or Camcorders may operate differently. 1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) of DVD/VCR 1 to AUDIO IN jacks of DVD/VCR 2 DVD/VCR 2 Recording unit DVD/VCR 1 Playing unit DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN DVD/VCR VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN ANT-IN L L R R ANT-IN L R L R ANT-OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN ANT-OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN 2.
Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the VCR of the DVD/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. Before you begin: ● Set up the TV channels at the DVD/VCR. Details are on page 26. ● Set the clock. Details are on pages 28-29. ● Put a tape in the cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the program(s). ● Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 37 5 Press o or p until the month appears. Then, press B. Next, press o or p until the day appears. Then, press B. The day of the week will appear. You cannot record more than one year in advance.
Timer Recording (cont’d) 9 Press o or p to select a recording tape speed. The arrow will appear beside your choice. The selected speed will flash beside REC SPEED. Details about tape speed are on page 72.
DVD to Videotape Duplication 39 Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected. Before you begin: ● Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the DVD. ● Put the DVD you want to copy in the disc tray. ● Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. ● Turn on the TV. 1 Point the remote control at the DVD/VCR.
Repeat Play Follow the steps below to play a videotape repeatedly. 1 STANDBY-ON Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. TIMER SET SETUP -MENU- AUDIO REC BTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE RETURN 1 DISPLAY DVD VCR DISC OK MENU 2 Press o or p to select AUTO REPEAT.
Tape Counter 41 Follow the steps below to reset the VCR’s real-time tape counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 2 Press VCR, then play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press STOP C to stop the tape. Press DISPLAY to see the status display.
Time Search, Index Search Time Search Follow the steps below to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time. There must be a tape in the cassette compartment. 1 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC Press VCR, then press SEARCH MODE until the TIME SEARCH screen appears.
Special Effects Playback 43 ● Before you begin, press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) AUDIO REC 1 2 SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B During tape playback, press and release FF g or REW h. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE RETURN DISPLAY DVD To return to playback, press PLAY B.
Automatic Operation Features The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the green VCR light is on, if necessary. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the DVD/VCR, the power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set and the TIMER REC light is flashing, the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.
Multi-Channel Television Sound 45 Your DVD/VCR can play tapes recorded in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from the left and right audio channels. Your DVD/VCR also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually, that means your program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your DVD/VCR will play tapes recorded in monaural (single-source) sound as well.
Multi-Channel Television Sound (cont’d) To set the DVD/VCR to receive programs in stereo or second audio, follow these steps. STANDBY-ON 1 SETUP -MENUBTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP 2 TIMER SET Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. Press o or p to select TV STEREO or SAP (Second Audio Program). Press B so ON appears beside your selection.
Hi-Fi Stereo 47 Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo. To play in Hi-Fi stereo the tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow these steps. 1 2 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. SETUP AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT -MENUBTIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] SAP Press o or p to select AUDIO OUT. Then, press B.
DVD Disc Menus DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the DVD or allow you to customize DVD playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or scene selection. To use the DVD Disc menu and select playback features, follow these steps. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP REC 1 2 3 AUDIO C-RESET SKIP/ CH Press o, p, s, or B to select an item, then press OK. Continue this process to set up all the features you want.
Fast Forward/Reverse Search 49 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. SETUP AUDIO REC During playback, press FF g or REW h. Use FF g for a forward search. Press REW h for a reverse search. ● During DVD playback, pressing FF g or REW h will forward or reverse the picture at two, eight, 50, or 100 times the normal playback speed. An h 2, h 8, h 50, or h 100 will appear briefly on the TV screen to indicate reverse searching.
Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback Specific Title/Chapter Playback 1 2 3 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP With a DVD in the DVD/VCR, press DVD. AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET During DVD playback, press SEARCH MODE until CH (for Chapter) or TT (for Title) appears on the TV screen. The number of available Titles or Chapters will appear at the right ( /4, for example). Enter the Title or Chapter number using the Number buttons.
Track Playback 51 There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD at a specific Track: Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or SKIP i /CHo and SKIP j /CHp. ● Before you begin, press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC A SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH Using the Number Buttons Press the Number buttons to enter a Track number. Playback will start at the selected Track.
Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume Paused and Step-by-Step Playback 1 2 3 4 STANDBY-ON Press DVD. TIMER SET AUDIO SETUP REC During DVD or Audio CD playback, press PAUSE k. Play will pause and the sound will be muted. ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH When playing a DVD, press PAUSE k repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time. The sound will remain mute. Pressing PAUSE k repeatedly during Audio CD, MP3, or JPEG playback will have no effect.
Repeat, A-B Repeat 53 Repeat 1 2 STANDBY-ON Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. During DVD or Audio CD playback, press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the TV. On a DVD, select CHAPTER, TITLE, or OFF. On an Audio CD, select TRACK, ALL (all Tracks on the Disc), or OFF. Selecting a new Track, Chapter, or Title will cancel repeat playback.
Markers Use Markers to remember your favorite places on an Audio CD or DVD. To set the Markers, follow these steps. ● Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC 1 SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which you want to set the Marker. During playback, press SEARCH MODE until the Markers appear at the top of the TV screen.
Subtitles, Camera Angles 55 Subtitles You can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback. You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP 1 2 Press DVD. REC AUDIO SUBTITLE REPEAT 2 ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET During playback, press SUBTITLE to select a subtitle language. The number of available languages appears at the right of the subtitle display. In the example below, six languages are available ( /6).
Parental Controls Password Parental Controls prevents viewing of DVDs that exceed your rating limits. This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD is not rated or coded. Check your DVDs and settings before letting children access the DVD/VCR. Follow these steps to change your password. 1 2 STANDBY-ON SETUP QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU TV ASPECT DOLBY DIGITAL ENGLISH 4:3 LETTER BOX ON AUDIO REC Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. The red DVD light will be on. Press STOP C to stop Disc playback.
Parental Levels 57 Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. The red DVD light will be on. Press STOP C to stop Disc playback if necessary. SETUP AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B SKIP/ CH Press SETUP. QUICK SETUP ENGLISH 4:3 LETTER BOX ON OK Press B to select CUSTOM, then press OK.
Audio Language, Stereo Sound Mode Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multiple languages are available. 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode if necessary. The red DVD light will be on. STANDBY-ON 2 TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET During DVD playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to choose one of the available languages. The new audio will be heard. The display will disappear after about five seconds.
DVD Slow Motion, Zoom 59 Slow Motion 1 2 STANDBY-ON Press PAUSE F during DVD playback. TIMER SET AUDIO SETUP REC Press FF D or REW h. Slow motion playback will begin. Press FF D or REW h repeatedly during slow motion playback to play the DVD forward or backward at 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the normal speed. SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE MODE RETURN DISPLAY DVD 1/2 VCR DISC OK MENU Example: Playing a DVD forward at half the normal speed.
Programmed Playback You may determine the order in which Audio CD Tracks will play. You also can program MP3 or JPEG files to play in a special order. To set a Program, follow these steps. 1 2 STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE Press DVD. REC REPEAT REPEAT A-B C-RESET While playback is stopped, press MODE. The PROGRAM screen will appear.
Random Playback 61 You may play the Tracks of an Audio CD in Random order instead of the order in which they are recorded (1,2,3...). You can also use this feature for JPEG and MP3 files. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear. AUDIO REC SUBTITLE REPEAT ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH While playback is stopped, press MODE twice so the RANDOM screen appears.
MP3/JPEG Playback The DVD Player will play MP3 or JPEG files that you record and finalize on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable). These Discs may contain pictures in a JPEG format or audio Tracks in an MP3 format. For example, you may have photographic film developed by a retailer that places the pictures on a CD-R for you. These pictures may be in JPEG format.
MP3/JPEG Displays 63 You can review MP3 and JPEG Track (File) information during playback. ● Before you begin, place the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP AUDIO REC 1 2 Press DISPLAY during playback. The current Track name will show on the TV screen. ANGLE REPEAT A-B C-RESET SKIP/ CH SKIP/ CH CLEAR TITLE Press DISPLAY again.
Display You can change the TV Aspect, Angle Icon, and Automatic Power Off features of the DVD Player in the Display menu. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. When playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear.
Display (cont’d) 65 5 Press o or p to select an item, then press OK. ● If you selected TV ASPECT, press o or p to select a setting, then press OK. Choose 4:3 LETTER BOX if you want to see the entire, widened picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.This looks like the picture you see when watching movies in a theater. This setting is possible only if the DVD was recorded in the letterbox or widescreen format. Choose 4:3 PAN & SCAN for a full height picture, with both sides trimmed.
Language You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVD Disc menus and the menus of the DVD Player SETUP menus. 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. While playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen appears. QUICK SETUP PLAYER MENU TV ASPECT DOLBY DIGITAL ENGLISH 4:3 LETTER BOX ON OK 3 Press B to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, then press OK.
Language (cont’d) 67 6 STANDBY-ON Press o or p to select a language, then press OK. The language list continues on multiple screens. Press o or p to move to the other screens. ● If you select OTHER for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU, press four Number buttons to enter the code for the language you desire. Use the Language Codes below. The language or language code you select will appear in the Language menu beside AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU.
Audio Change Audio settings based on other equipment you connected to the DVD/VCR or according to your Disc sound features. These settings only affect the Disc Audio playback from the DVD Player of the DVD/VCR. 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. While playback is stopped, press SETUP. The QUICK SETUP screen will appear.
On-Screen Displays 69 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET SETUP Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays during DVD playback.
Black Level, Virtual Surround Black Level Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD picture during playback. STANDBY-ON TIMER SET 1 2 Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. REC During DVD playback, press MODE so the Black Level icon shows in the top left corner of the TV screen. ON 3 SETUP 2 1 Within 10 seconds, press OK repeatedly to choose ON or OFF. ON brightens the dark parts of the picture. OFF shows the original picture as recorded.
Care and Maintenance 71 Cleaning the DVD/VCR • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the DVD/VCR with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the DVD/VCR. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the DVD/VCR. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the DVD/VCR. Cleaning a Disc • Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the Disc. • Wipe the Disc in a straight line from the center to the edge. Never wipe the Disc in a circular motion.
Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT). These jacks are red (right) and white (left). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memorizes all available TV channels. Then, when you press SKIP i /CHo or SKIP j /CHp in VCR mode, you only scan through channels you receive. Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels.
Specifications 73 VCR Video Heads Four heads - Hi-Fi Antenna VHF/UHF – 75 ohm external antenna terminal VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 75 ohms unbalanced DVD Color System NTSC Frequency Response DVD (linear sound): 20 Hz to 22 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz) Audio CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio Audio CD: 120 dB JEITIA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Dynamic Range DVD (linear sound): 102 dB Audio CD: 99 dB (JEITIA) Total Dis
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 displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representative.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 75 There is no sound. • Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo. Details are on pages 11-14. • Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on page 68. • Check the audio settings of the DVD. For example, you may have selected “soundtrack” playback or an unavailable sound setting (such as Dolby Digital). Details are on pages 58 and 68. Try other sound options provided in the DVD Disc menu.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) Power Failure • VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails. See pages 26-30 to set up the channels, clock, and language again. See pages 36-38 to reprogram your timer recordings. The VCR will not record a TV program. • Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR or OUTPUT so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.
Helpful Hints (cont’d) 77 You cannot insert a video cassette. • Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you. • Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing STOP/EJECT C A on the front of the DVD/VCR. • Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it in the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR. • If a timer recording is set, you cannot insert a tape without a record tab. You cannot remove the tape. • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet.
Limited Warranty Digital Video Disc Player / Video Cassette Recorder Combination 90 days Free Product Exchange / 91 days–One Year Reduced-Cost Exchange WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange your product. A sales receipt or other document showing the date that you purchased the product is considered such proof. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of date of purchase. Attach it to the owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
Limited Warranty (cont’d) 79 EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS To exchange your product with Magnavox (per the warranty conditions stated previously), remember: • If you exchange the product within 90 days of the original purchase, there is no cost to you. • If you exchange the product more than 90 days after but less than one year after the day of original purchase, contact Magnavox at 1-800-705-2000 to determine the preset cost for exchange.
Information Index ac power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 angle button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 55 angle icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ant-in (antenna in) jack . . . . . .8-15, 23 ant-out (antenna out) jack . . .8-10, 23 arrow buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 58 audio in/out jacks . . . .11-14, 22-23, 35 audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 auto power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .