Magnavox MDV 530 VR Helpful Hints, DVD/VCR has no power, There is no picture in DVD mode

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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. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product. Our representatives will be happy to assist you.

The DVD/VCR has no power.

•Make sure the power cord is connected completely to an AC (alternating current) outlet.

•Press the STANDBY-ON button to turn on the DVD/VCR. The DVD/VCR turns on in the mode it was in when you turned it off. If there has been a power failure, it will turn on in VCR mode. Press DVD to put the unit in DVD mode. Press VCR to put the unit in VCR mode. Or, press OUTPUT on the front of the DVD/VCR to switch between the two modes.

The remote control will not operate the DVD/VCR.

•Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (IR) on the front of the DVD/VCR, not toward the TV. Details are on page 22.

•Remove all obstacles between the remote control and the DVD/VCR.

•Inspect and/or replace the batteries in the remote control. Details are on page 16.

•Use the remote control within 23 feet of the DVD/VCR.

•When using the DVD Player, press the DVD button, then try the other DVD feature buttons. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. This means the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode.

•To use the VCR, press VCR, then try the other VCR feature buttons. Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR. This means the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode.

There is no picture in DVD mode.

•Make sure the video cable is connected correctly. You may connect either the yellow video cable (sup- plied), an optional S-Video cable, or optional component video cables. Make sure the TV is set to the correct Video In channel (usually the AUX IN, A/V IN, Auxiliary In, EXT or External In, Component Video In, or S-Video In channel). Check your TV owner’s manual for details. Details are on pages 11-15.

•If you only used the supplied black RF coaxial cable, details are on pages 8-10.Make sure the TV is set to channel 3 or 4 (the output channel of the DVD/VCR). Or, if you have a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, make sure the TV is set to the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver output channel (usually 03 or 04).

•Insert a DVD that is playable on this DVD/VCR. Details are on page six.

•Make sure the DVD/VCR is in DVD mode. Press DVD or OUTPUT so the red DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

Disc cannot play.

•Insert a playable Disc. Details are on page six.

•Place the Disc correctly in the Disc tray. If the Disc is one-sided, place the Disc in the tray with the label facing up. If the Disc is two-sided, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up.

•Clean the Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped.

•Cancel the Parental Controls, enter the password, or change the control level. Details are on pages 56-57.

•Make sure the Disc is labelled for use in Region 1 or ALL regions and is NTSC compatible. Details are on page six.

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Contents MDV530VR Model No Serial No Dear Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use Declaration of Conformity Safety and General InformationSafety Precautions Table of Contents Introduction Region Codes Playable Discs and Video CassettesPlayable Discs Color SystemsBefore you begin HookupsDetermining the best possible connection RememberSignal Hookups cont’dConnections 2DVD/VCRChannel 03 or Cable SignalRF coaxial cable Video in Jacks On TV 2Audio Cables Video Cable DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacks Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR to a TV that has an S-Video In jack1Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR to a TV and a StereoUsing Digital Audio connections Hookups cont’dUsing the Remote Control Remote Control SetupPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyTurn on the TV First-time DVD/VCR SetupRepeat this process if the power fails Details are on pages Other tape playback features are on pagesVideo Cassette Playback On the DVD/VCR Disc PlaybackPress OPEN/CLOSE a 4Insert a DiscDisc tray Display MessagesDisplay DVD Light red STANDBY-ON LightCounter/Clock/Channel Timer REC LightDisplay Panel VCR Cassette CompartmentFront Panel Left white and Right red AC Power CordANT-IN Antenna In Jack DVD Audio OUT Jacks VCR Audio in JacksRemote Control Remote Control cont’d Press o or p to select Auto SET UP. Press B Channel SetupPress o or p to select Channel SET UP. Then, press B Now when you press Skip i/CHo or Skip jChannel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsWhile the DAY space is flashing, press o or p until Clock VCRFollow these steps to set the VCR clock. Make sure Day appears. Then, press BClock VCR cont’d Language VCR Press C-RESET/CLEAR to remove the menuPress o or p to select English Press C-RESET/CLEAR Press o or p to choose Language SELECT, then press BChannel numbers appear on VCR Status DisplaysPress Display again to remove all the displays Videotape Recording Recording PreventionRecording One Channel/Watching Another Select the channel you want to watch at the TVPress Record on the DVD/VCR One-Touch RecordingStopping an OTR You cannot pause an OTRTo the TV’s Antenna in Jack Rerecording Tape DuplicationPlaying unit Make the connections shown aboveTimer Recording Enter the information while the space is flashing Timer Recording cont’dDetails are on page nine Cancelling Timer Recordings Press o or p to select a recording tape speed.Before you begin DVD to Videotape DuplicationBe possible only if the DVD is not copy protected DVD Put the DVD you want to copy in the disc trayPress B so on appears next to Auto Repeat Repeat PlayPress o or p to select Auto Repeat Tape Counter Index Search Time Search, Index SearchTime Search Super High Speed Searching LP/SLP Special Effects PlaybackForward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Multi-Channel Television Sound Understanding DisplaysMulti-Channel Television Sound cont’d Press DISC/MENU to remove the menuPress o or p to select HIFI. on will appear beside Hi-Fi StereoPress o or p to select Audio OUT Then, press B Please see additional notes onPress TITLE. The Title menu will appear Using the Title MenuDVD Disc Menus Press Play B to return to normal playback Fast Forward/Reverse SearchDuring playback, press FF g or REW h Specific Title/Chapter Playback Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD modeTitle/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback Specific Time PlaybackBA,B Track PlaybackResume Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, ResumePaused and Step-by-Step Playback Press DVDRepeat, A-B Repeat RepeatMarkers During playback, press Subtitle to select a subti SubtitlesCamera Angles During playback, press Angle to select a differentPower failure will not erase your password Parental Controls PasswordPress Setup Press B to select CUSTOM, then press OKPress the Number buttons to enter your four-digit PasswordPress DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD mode. Press o or p to select Parental LEVEL, thenExample English audio Stereo Sound ModeAudio Language Zoom DVD Slow Motion, ZoomSlow Motion Program can have a maximum of 99 Tracks Programmed PlaybackYou cannot alter a Program dur- ing playback Red DVD light will appear While playback is stopped, press Mode twice soRandom Playback Random screen appearsTo stop playback, press Stop C 62 MP3/JPEG PlaybackOr OK Jpeg Files have the iconPress Display again to remove the display MP3/JPEG DisplaysOr, the following may appear to indicate Repeat play Display When playback is stopped, press SETUP.Quick Setup screen will appear Press Or B to select display, then press OKPress Setup to remove the menus Display cont’dLanguage Press o or p to select a language, then press Language cont’dLanguage Codes While playback is stopped, press SETUP. AudioPlays during DVD playback On-Screen DisplaysPress Display repeatedly to see the following dis Black Level Press DVD to put the DVD/VCR in DVD modeBlack Level, Virtual Surround Virtual SurroundCare and Maintenance Glossary Cable Box/DBS Output Channel 03 orSpecifications There is no picture in DVD mode DVD/VCR has no powerRemote control will not operate the DVD/VCR Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d VCR will not record a TV program Power FailureVCR will not perform a timer recording Number buttons won’t work for TV channels aboveYou cannot insert a video cassette Line Input modeCleaning the Video Heads You cannot remove the tapeLimited Warranty Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 402Exchange Fee + Sales Tax = Total Limited Warranty cont’dTo obtain a replacement product from Magnavox Payment, if applicableInformation Index Controls
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