Magnavox MRD500VR owner manual Introduction

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Welcome!

This System combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player, a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), and an AM/FM Radio Tuner into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment.

This DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualities that you find in cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology.

Read this owner’s manual carefully to learn how to use the features listed below.

VCR Features

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Automatic Head Cleaner

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Repeat Play

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Channel Setup

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Searching:Time, Index, Forward, and Reverse

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English, French, and Spanish menus and displays

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Slow Motion

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Multi-Channel TV Sound

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Still Picture

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19 Micron head

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Tape Counter

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Recording: One-Touch and Timer

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Tracking Adjustment

Disc Features

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Audio Language choices*

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Program Playback

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Bit Rate display

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Random Playback

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Camera Angle *

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Repeat, Repeat A-B

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Dolby Digital Sound*

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Screen Saver

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DVD to Videotape Duplication

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Search (Title/Chapter,Time,Track)

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Dynamic Range Control

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Subtitles*

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Fast/Paused/Slow/Step-by-Step Playback

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Zoom

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Markers

* If available on the DVD

•Parental Controls*

AM/FM Radio Tuner Features

• FM/AM radio

• Preset programming of up to 40 radio stations

Package Contents

The following items are provided with your new System.

•Remote Control and two AA batteries

•One black RF coaxial cable, 75 ohm

•AM Loop Antenna

•FM Wire Antenna

•One set of Audio (red and white tips) and Composite Video (yellow tips) cables

•Speaker and Subwoofer Cables

•Brackets and Screws

•This Owner’s Manual and Quick-Use Guide

DVD Disc Menus...

Some explanations in this manual describe DVD Disc menus. DVD manufacturers set the menus, which vary among DVDs.All DVDs do not have menus. If the DVD has a menu, access it by pressing DVD, then DISC/MENU on the remote control. Details are on page 54.

DVD Player Setup Menu...

Some instructions explain how to use the DVD Player’s Setup menu to set up features of the DVD Player or a DVD.Access the DVD Player menu by pressing DVD, then SETUP/PROG on the remote control when playback is stopped. Even if a feature is set in the DVD Player’s menu, it may not be available if the current DVD does not include that feature.

Available Disc Features...

All features described in this manual are not available on every Disc. If the feature is not available on the Disc, you cannot use the System to make it available.An “X” will appear in the top right corner of the TV screen if you try to access a feature that is not currently available.

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Contents MRD500VR Model No Serial No Dear Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use Safety Precautions Safety and General InformationDeclaration of Conformity Model Number MRD500VR Trade Name MagnavoxTable of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Determining the best possible connection HookupsBefore you begin RememberAntenna Hookups cont’dHelpful Hint With this connectionExample only To watch one channel while recording anotherAntenna Or Cable TV Signal Red/white Component Audio Cables Video Video Cable Connecting the System to a TV that has an S-Video In jackBack of TV example only Yellow Video Cable Connecting the System to a TV and a StereoCoaxial Digital Audio Cable FM Antenna Antenna ConnectionsAM Antenna Setting up Surround Sound Speaker SetupConnecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Speaker setupUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety1Turn on the TV First-time SetupVideo Cassette Playback Other tape playback features are on pagesRead and follow the steps below to play a tape 1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the System4Insert a Disc Disc PlaybackRemote Control Remote Control cont’d Front Panel Front Panel cont’d Display Messages Display PanelRear Panel Press o or p to select Channel SET UP. Then, press B Channel SetupPress o or p to select Auto SET UP. Press B Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so the main menu appearsAdding/Deleting Channels Channel Setup cont’dPress o or p to select Clock SET, then press B Clock VCRWhile the Month space is flashing, press o or p Until the month appears. Then, press BClock VCR cont’d Language VCR Press Display again to remove all the displays VCR Status DisplaysRecording Prevention Videotape RecordingBegins, press Stop C Details about tape speed are onRecording One Channel/Watching Another Stopping an OTR One-Touch Recording2Press Record I on the front of the System You cannot pause an OTRUnit in VCR mode if necessary Put the unit in VCR mode if necessaryRerecording Tape Duplication System Plays tapeSet the clock. Details are on pages Timer RecordingPress o or p to select an empty program.Then, press Press o or p to select ONCE, DAILY, or WeeklyPress o or p until the month appears beside Date Timer Recording cont’dNext, press o or p until the day appears.Then, press Details are on page nine10Press C-RESET/CLEARto store the timer recording Cancelling Timer RecordingsThis will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected DVD to Videotape DuplicationPress VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front SystemFollow the steps below to play a videotape repeatedly Repeat PlayPress o or p to select Auto Repeat Press B so on appears next to Auto RepeatTape Counter Index Search Time Search, Index SearchTime Search Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Press DISC/MENU to remove the menu Multi-Channel Television SoundUnderstanding Displays Press o or p to select HIFI. on will appear beside Hifi Hi-Fi StereoPress o or p to select Audio OUT. Then, press B Surround Sound Digital Sound, Surround SoundDigital Sound Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red Delay TimeDelay Time will be selected. Press OK Delay Time cont’dPress SETUP/PROG to remove the menu Press p to select 5.1CH, then press OKTo stop Disc play if necessary Speaker BalanceSpeaker Balance cont’d 11Press SETUP/PROG to remove the menuPress p to select BALANCE, then press OK Test will be selected. Press OKDVD Disc Menus Using the Title MenuWith a DVD in the System, press DISC/MENU. Press o, p, s, or B to select an item, then press OKPress Play B to return to normal playback Fast Forward/Reverse SearchDuring playback, press FF g or REW h Time Playback Title/Chapter Playback,Time PlaybackTitle/Chapter Playback Using Skip i /CH o or Skip j/ CH p Using the Number ButtonsUsing Search Mode Resume Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, ResumePaused and Step-by-Step Playback Repeat, A-B Repeat Until the repeat mode you want appears on the TVRepeat During DVD or Audio CD playback, press RepeatMarkers Camera Angles SubtitlesAre available /6. After a few seconds, the subtitles will Press DVDSlow Motion Slow Motion, ZoomZoom Press Pause F during DVD playbackRandom Play ProgramsWhile play is stopped, press MODE/SPEED While the Random screen appears, pressPress B to select Lock, then press OK. The first Parental Controls PasswordPress OK.You are finished! Go to step Press p to select CHANGE, then press OKPress B to select Custom at the top of the menu Parental LevelsThen press OK. This menu will appear Press B to select Lock, then press OKStereo Sound Audio Language, Stereo SoundAudio Language Put a Disc in the DVD Player of the System MP3/JPEG/Picture CD PlaybackTo stop playback, press Stop C Jpeg Files have the iconPress Display again to remove the display 68 MP3/JPEG/Picture CD DisplaysPress SETUP/PROG to remove the menus When Disc play is stopped, press SETUP/PROG.Display Display, then press OKLanguage While playback is stopped, press SETUP/PROG.Language Codes Language cont’dPress o or p to select a language, then press OK. MENU, press four Number buttons to enterPress B to select Audio at the top AudioMenu, then press OK Press o or p to select DRC, Dolby DIGITAL, orAudio CD Display On-Screen DisplaysDVD Display Black Level Black LevelDuring DVD playback, press MODE/SPEED so the Black Within 10 seconds, press OK repeatedly to choose onSelecting Radio Stations To set up preset radio stations, seePress Tuner to select Tuner mode. The red Tuner Press AUDIO/BAND to select FM or AMManual Presetting Preset Radio StationsAutomatic Presetting Glossary Glossary, SpecificationsSpecifications Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d VCR will not perform a timer recording Power FailureVCR will not record a TV program Number buttons won’t work for TV channels aboveCleaning the Video Heads Line Input modeYou cannot insert a video cassette You cannot remove the tapePlease contact Magnavox at French Speaking Limited WarrantyContact Magnavox to arrange an exchange Page Controls Information Index
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