Magnavox MDV540VR/17 owner manual Videotape Recording, Recording Prevention

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32 Videotape Recording

Read and follow the steps below to record a television pro- gram onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the DVD/VCR is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

1 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. If you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using the supplied RF coaxial cable, choose channel 3 (or 4) at the TV. Details are on pages 8-10.

2 Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR. If tape play begins, press STOP C.

3 Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or SLP) appears briefly on the TV screen. Details about tape speed are on page 72.

4 Press NEXT /CH o or PREV w/CH p or the

Number buttons to select the TV channel to record.

5 Press REC I to start recording. The REC light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.

6 To pause the recording, press PAUSE k once. REC will flash. To resume recording, press REC I or PAUSE k again. REC will reappear.

7 To stop recording, press STOP C.

Recording Prevention

Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased.

To prevent recording, break off the tab with a

1 screwdriver.

 

To allow recording, cover the hole with clear

2 tape.

 

Remove the

Cover the

tab to prevent

hole to allow

recording.

recording.

 

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Insert a tape in the DVD/VCR.

 

 

 

 

STANDBY-ON

 

 

TIMER SET

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

AUDIO SUBTITLE

ANGLE

 

5-6

REC

REPEAT

 

REPEAT

 

 

 

 

A-B

 

PREV/

C-RESET

NEXT/

4

CLEAR

 

CH

 

CH

TITLE

MODE

 

RETURN

 

VCR

DISPLAY

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

OK

 

7

STOP

 

 

PLAY

6

SEARCH

PAUSE

 

SEARCH

 

REW

 

FF

4

NA508

 

 

SPEED

3

1

2

3

 

4

5

6

SLOW

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

ZOOM SEARCH MODE

 

+10 0

Helpful Hints

Other recording options are on pages 33-39.

The VCR will record in a preset vol- ume.

Pause will switch to Stop after five minutes to protect the VCR and the tape from damage.When a recording is paused, review the pause time remaining with the ■ marks on the screen. Each ■ mark equals one minute remain- ing. During the last minute of paused recording, the ■ mark will flash.

If any menu is on the TV screen, the REC I button on the remote does not function. Press C- RESET/CLEAR to remove the menu.Then, press REC I. Or, use the RECORD I button on the front of the DVD/VCR.

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Contents MDV540VR/17 For Customer Use Dear Magnavox product ownerReturning the enclosed card Declaration of Conformity Safety and General InformationSafety Precautions Table of Contents Introduction Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable DiscsRegion Codes Color SystemsHookups Determining the best possible connectionBefore you begin RememberHookups cont’d Connections 2DVD/VCRRF coaxial cable Video OUTSatellite SignalCable TV Audio Cable Video Cable Video in Jacks On TV DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacks DVD/VCR to a TV that has an S-Video In jack Details are on pages seven1Antenna/Cable TV Signal DVD/VCR to a TV and a Stereo1Antenna/Cable TV Signal Are on pages sevenRemote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing 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 Disc Playback Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the DVD/VCRPress OPEN/CLOSE a On the DVD/VCRDisplay Panel DVD Display MessagesDisplay DVD LightVCR light Display Panel VCRCassette Compartment Front Panel DVD/VCR Audio OUT and Video OUT Jacks red, white, yellow Rear PanelVCR Audio in and Video in jacks red, white, yellow Remote Control Remote Control cont’d Channel Setup Press o or p to select Channel SET UP.Then, press BPress o or p to select Auto SET UP. Press B Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so Menu appearsPress B or s so ADD or Delete flashes on the screen Channel Setup cont’dAdding/Deleting Channels Clock VCR While the DAY space is flashing, press o or pUntil the day appears.Then, press B While the Year space is flashing, press o or pClock VCR cont’d Language VCR VCR Status Displays To prevent recording, break off the tab with a Videotape RecordingRecording Prevention Recording One Channel/Watching Another Reselect channel 03, 04, or Video In at the TVOne-Touch Recording Stopping an OTRMake the connections shown above Rerecording Tape DuplicationPlaying unit Timer Recording Set the clock. Details are on pagesPress o or p to select an empty program.Then Press o or p to select ONCE, DAILY, or WeeklyTimer Recording cont’d Next, press o or p until the day appears.ThenHour appears. Press B Press o or p until the minute appears. Press BTape speed are on Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress o or p to select a recording tape speed DVD to Videotape Duplication Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. ThisWill be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected Before you beginPress B so on appears next to Auto Repeat Repeat PlayPress o or p to select Auto Repeat Tape Counter Press VCR, then play, fast forward, or rewind aTape to the location that you would like to refer To later. Press Stop C to stop the tapeTime Search, Index Search Time SearchSpecial Effects Playback Forward and Reverse Searching SP/LP/SLPSuper High Speed Searching LP/SLP Viewing a Still PictureAutomatic Operation Features Multi-Channel Television Sound Understanding DisplaysPress o or p to select TV Stereo or SAP Second Audio Program. Press B so on appearsBeside your selection Press DISC/MENU to remove the menuHi-Fi Stereo Press o or p to select Audio OUT. Then, press BPress o or p to select HIFI. on will appear Beside HifiUsing the Title Menu DVD Disc MenusFast Forward/Reverse Search Enter the Title or Chapter number using Title/Chapter PlaybackSpecific Time Playback Number of available Titles or Chapters will appear at RightUsing Search Mode Track PlaybackPaused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume Paused and Step-by-Step PlaybackResume Press Play B to resume playRepeat,A-B Repeat RepeatTion will begin to play repeatedly Point B must be later on the Disc than Point aMarkers Opening the disc tray will cancel your subtitle setting Subtitles, Camera AnglesSubtitles Camera AnglesParental Controls Password Press SetupPower failure will not erase your password Press sor B to select CUSTOM, then press OKParental Levels Adult materialExample English audio Stereo Sound ModeAudio Language Slow Motion, Zoom Slow MotionZoom Press Pause F during DVD or Video CD playProgram can have a maximum of 99 Tracks Programmed PlaybackYou cannot alter a Program dur- ing play DOM screen appears While play is stopped, press Mode twice so the RANRandom Playback 62 MP3/JPEG Playback Press o or p to select a Folder, MP3 Track, or Jpeg FileOr OK To stop play, press Stop CMP3/JPEG Displays You can review MP3 and Jpeg information during playPress Display again. The current Track number, total Tracks available, and elapsed playing time of the currentSetting, then press OK DisplayOr B to select display, then press OK Press o or p to select an item, then press OKPress Setup to remove the menus Display cont’dFrom previous If Progressive is ON, this message appearsLanguage Language cont’d Language CodesAudio On-Screen Displays DVD DisplaysAudio CD/ Video CD Displays Press Display repeatedly to see the following disBlack Level,Virtual Surround Black LevelVirtual Surround Icon will disappear after about 10 secondsExcept for Parental to their default settings InitializingGlossary Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Output Channel 03 orSpecifications DVD/VCR has no power Remote control will not operate the DVD/VCRThere is no picture in DVD mode Helpful HintsHelpful Hints cont’d Power Failure VCR will not perform a timer recordingVCR will not record a TV program Number buttons won’t work for TV channels aboveLine Input mode Cleaning the Video HeadsYou cannot insert a video cassette You cannot remove the tapeCare and Maintenance English or Spanish Speaking Limited WarrantyProduct sold AS is or Renewed Information Index Controls