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There is no sound or sound is poor.

•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 72.

•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 66 and 72. Try other sound options provided in the DVD Disc menu.

•If you used audio cables (instead of only using the supplied black RF coaxial cable) make sure the TV or Stereo is set to the correct Audio In channel (usually the AUX IN, Auxiliary In,A/V IN, Audio In, or External In channel). See your TV or Stereo owner’s manual for details.

•Adjust the volume or disconnect the headphones.

•Make sure the speakers are connected correctly to the System. Details are on page 17.

The picture is distorted.

•Connect the System directly to the TV. Details are on pages 8-15.Do not connect the System to a VCR, then connect the VCR to the TV. Copyright protection systems in the VCR could distort the picture playing on the System.

•A Disc or videotape picture may be distorted because of the quality in which it was recorded.This is not a malfunction of the System.

•Make sure the Disc is compatible with the DVD Player of the System. Details are on page six.

You cannot change the camera angle of a DVD.

•The DVD might not contain segments recorded from different camera angles. See if multiple angles are available by referring to the Disc case or DVD Disc menu. Details are on page 61.

You cannot change the audio or subtitle language of a DVD.

•The DVD does not contain audio or subtitles in the desired language. Not all DVDs contain audio or subtitles in multiple languages. See if other languages are available by referring to the Disc case or DVD Disc menu. Details are on pages 61 and 66.

An X appears in the top right corner of the TV screen when you try a DVD feature.

•The operation is not available at the current time or the feature is not available on the Disc. Some features are only available during playback. Others can be accessed only if play is stopped.Try stopping or playing the Disc, then try the feature again.

The System switches from DVD mode to VCR mode after 35 minutes of no activity.

•When AUTO POWER OFF is set to ON, the System switches itself from DVD mode to VCR mode if Disc playback stops for more than 35 minutes and you press no buttons on the remote or the System. Details are on page 69.

A screen saver appears on the TV screen during DVD mode.

•The DVD logo will appear on the TV screen when you stop Disc playback.You cannot remove it.

You want to use the DVD Player during aVCR timer recording or while theTIMER REC light appears.

•Press STANDBY-ON y to turn on the System. Press DVD to choose DVD mode, then continue with other DVD features as described in this manual.

Radio reception is poor.

•If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception.

•Increase the distance between the System and your other electronics equipment.

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Contents MRD500VR For Customer Use Dear Magnavox product ownerModel No Serial No Model Number MRD500VR Trade Name Magnavox Safety and General InformationSafety Precautions Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Remember HookupsDetermining the best possible connection Before you beginAntenna 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 AM Antenna Antenna ConnectionsFM Antenna Connecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks Speaker SetupSetting up Surround Sound Recycling Guidelines/Battery Safety Speaker setupPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Remote Control1Turn on the TV First-time Setup1Turn on the TV 2Insert a tape in the System Other tape playback features are on pagesVideo Cassette Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a tape4Insert a Disc Disc PlaybackRemote Control Remote Control cont’d Front Panel Front Panel cont’d Display Messages Display PanelRear Panel Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so the main menu appears Channel SetupPress o or p to select Channel SET UP. Then, press B Press o or p to select Auto SET UP. Press BAdding/Deleting Channels Channel Setup cont’dUntil the month appears. Then, press B Clock VCRPress o or p to select Clock SET, then press B While the Month space is flashing, press o or pClock VCR cont’d Language VCR Press Display again to remove all the displays VCR Status DisplaysDetails about tape speed are on Videotape RecordingRecording Prevention Begins, press Stop CRecording One Channel/Watching Another You cannot pause an OTR One-Touch RecordingStopping an OTR 2Press Record I on the front of the SystemSystem Plays tape Put the unit in VCR mode if necessaryUnit in VCR mode if necessary Rerecording Tape DuplicationPress o or p to select ONCE, DAILY, or Weekly Timer RecordingSet the clock. Details are on pages Press o or p to select an empty program.Then, pressDetails are on page nine Timer Recording cont’dPress o or p until the month appears beside Date Next, press o or p until the day appears.Then, press10Press C-RESET/CLEARto store the timer recording Cancelling Timer RecordingsSystem DVD to Videotape DuplicationThis will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the frontPress B so on appears next to Auto Repeat Repeat PlayFollow the steps below to play a videotape repeatedly Press o or p to select Auto RepeatTape Counter Time Search Time Search, Index SearchIndex Search Viewing a Still Picture Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Super High Speed Searching LP/SLPAutomatic Operation Features Understanding Displays Multi-Channel Television SoundPress DISC/MENU to remove the menu Press o or p to select Audio OUT. Then, press B Hi-Fi StereoPress o or p to select HIFI. on will appear beside Hifi Digital Sound Digital Sound, Surround SoundSurround Sound Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red Delay TimePress p to select 5.1CH, then press OK Delay Time cont’dDelay Time will be selected. Press OK Press SETUP/PROG to remove the menuTo stop Disc play if necessary Speaker BalanceTest will be selected. Press OK 11Press SETUP/PROG to remove the menuSpeaker Balance cont’d Press p to select BALANCE, then press OKPress o, p, s, or B to select an item, then press OK Using the Title MenuDVD Disc Menus With a DVD in the System, press DISC/MENU.During playback, press FF g or REW h Fast Forward/Reverse SearchPress Play B to return to normal playback Title/Chapter Playback Title/Chapter Playback,Time PlaybackTime Playback Using Search Mode Using the Number ButtonsUsing Skip i /CH o or Skip j/ CH p Paused and Step-by-Step Playback Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, ResumeResume During DVD or Audio CD playback, press Repeat Until the repeat mode you want appears on the TVRepeat, A-B Repeat RepeatMarkers Press DVD SubtitlesCamera Angles Are available /6. After a few seconds, the subtitles willPress Pause F during DVD playback Slow Motion, ZoomSlow Motion ZoomWhile the Random screen appears, press ProgramsRandom Play While play is stopped, press MODE/SPEEDPress p to select CHANGE, then press OK Parental Controls PasswordPress B to select Lock, then press OK. The first Press OK.You are finished! Go to stepPress B to select Lock, then press OK Parental LevelsPress B to select Custom at the top of the menu Then press OK. This menu will appearAudio Language Audio Language, Stereo SoundStereo Sound Jpeg Files have the icon MP3/JPEG/Picture CD PlaybackPut a Disc in the DVD Player of the System To stop playback, press Stop CPress Display again to remove the display 68 MP3/JPEG/Picture CD DisplaysDisplay, then press OK When Disc play is stopped, press SETUP/PROG.Press SETUP/PROG to remove the menus DisplayLanguage While playback is stopped, press SETUP/PROG.MENU, press four Number buttons to enter Language cont’dLanguage Codes Press o or p to select a language, then press OK.Press o or p to select DRC, Dolby DIGITAL, or AudioPress B to select Audio at the top Menu, then press OKDVD Display On-Screen DisplaysAudio CD Display Within 10 seconds, press OK repeatedly to choose on Black LevelBlack Level During DVD playback, press MODE/SPEED so the BlackPress AUDIO/BAND to select FM or AM To set up preset radio stations, seeSelecting Radio Stations Press Tuner to select Tuner mode. The red TunerAutomatic Presetting Preset Radio StationsManual Presetting Specifications Glossary, SpecificationsGlossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints cont’d Number buttons won’t work for TV channels above Power FailureVCR will not perform a timer recording VCR will not record a TV programYou cannot remove the tape Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads You cannot insert a video cassetteContact Magnavox to arrange an exchange Limited WarrantyPlease contact Magnavox at French Speaking Page Controls Information Index
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