Magnavox MDV540VR/17 owner manual Playable Discs and Video Cassettes, Region Codes, Color Systems

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Playable Discs

The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs);Audio Compact Discs (CDs); final- ized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW); finalized Compact Discs Rewritable (CD- RW) and Compact Discs Recordable (CD-R); and Video Compact Discs (VCDs).

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.

On a Super Audio CD, only the sound on the normal CD layer can be heard. The sound on the high-density Super Audio CD layer cannot be heard.

Recordable

ReWritable

DVD

Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R

Video CD

DVD+RW

Region Codes

This DVD/VCR has a Region One (1) DVD Player. DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on the DVD Player.You cannot play DVDs that are labeled for other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play the DVD in this DVD Player.

The number inside the globe refers to a region of the world. Region 1 represents the United States, Canada, upper regions of North America, Bermuda, the U.S.Virgin Islands, and small regions near Australia.

A DVD labelled for a specific region can only play on DVD Players with the same region code.

Color Systems

DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout the world.The most com- mon color systems are NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and North America), PAL, and SECAM.

This DVD Player will play both NTSC and PAL DVDs.You cannot play DVDs recorded in other formats.The color system of the DVD may be listed on the DVD or on the Disc case.Your TV must have the NTSC and/or PAL color system as well.

Playable Video Cassettes

The VCR of this DVD/VCR has a High Quality (HQ) system and is compatible with existing Video Home System (VHS) equipment. Use only video cassettes that have the mark.The use of other tapes may result in poor picture quality and excessive deposits on the video heads, which may not be covered by the warranty if damage occurs.

The VCR also has a 19 micron head, which provides a better picture when you view tapes recorded in slow speed (SLP).

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Contents MDV540VR/17 Dear Magnavox product owner Returning the enclosed cardFor Customer Use Safety and General Information Safety PrecautionsDeclaration of Conformity Table of Contents Introduction Region Codes Playable Discs and Video CassettesPlayable Discs Color SystemsBefore you begin HookupsDetermining the best possible connection RememberHookups cont’d Connections 2DVD/VCRVideo OUTSatellite Signal Cable TVRF coaxial cable 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 sevenUsing the Remote Control Remote Control SetupPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyFirst-time DVD/VCR Setup Repeat this process if the power failsTurn on the TV Other tape playback features are on pages Video Cassette PlaybackDetails are on pages Press OPEN/CLOSE a Disc PlaybackPress STANDBY-ON to turn on the DVD/VCR On the DVD/VCRDisplay Display Panel DVDDisplay Messages DVD LightDisplay Panel VCR Cassette CompartmentVCR light Front Panel Rear Panel VCR Audio in and Video in jacks red, white, yellowDVD/VCR Audio OUT and Video OUT Jacks red, white, yellow Remote 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 Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so Menu appearsChannel Setup cont’d Adding/Deleting ChannelsPress B or s so ADD or Delete flashes on the screen Until the day appears.Then, press B Clock VCRWhile the DAY space is flashing, press o or p While the Year space is flashing, press o or pClock VCR cont’d Language VCR VCR Status Displays Videotape Recording Recording PreventionTo prevent recording, break off the tab with a Recording One Channel/Watching Another Reselect channel 03, 04, or Video In at the TVOne-Touch Recording Stopping an OTRRerecording Tape Duplication Playing unitMake the connections shown above Press o or p to select an empty program.Then Timer RecordingSet the clock. Details are on pages Press o or p to select ONCE, DAILY, or WeeklyHour appears. Press B Timer Recording cont’dNext, press o or p until the day appears.Then Press o or p until the minute appears. Press BCancelling Timer Recordings Press o or p to select a recording tape speedTape speed are on Will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected DVD to Videotape DuplicationFollow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This Before you beginRepeat Play Press o or p to select Auto RepeatPress B so on appears next to Auto Repeat Tape to the location that you would like to refer Tape CounterPress VCR, then play, fast forward, or rewind a To later. Press Stop C to stop the tapeTime Search, Index Search Time SearchSuper 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 DisplaysBeside your selection Press o or p to select TV Stereo or SAPSecond Audio Program. Press B so on appears Press DISC/MENU to remove the menuPress o or p to select HIFI. on will appear Hi-Fi StereoPress o or p to select Audio OUT. Then, press B Beside HifiUsing the Title Menu DVD Disc MenusFast Forward/Reverse Search Specific Time Playback Enter the Title or Chapter number usingTitle/Chapter Playback Number of available Titles or Chapters will appear at RightUsing Search Mode Track PlaybackResume Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, ResumePaused and Step-by-Step Playback Press Play B to resume playTion will begin to play repeatedly Repeat,A-B RepeatRepeat Point B must be later on the Disc than Point aMarkers Subtitles Opening the disc tray will cancel your subtitle settingSubtitles, Camera Angles Camera AnglesPower failure will not erase your password Parental Controls PasswordPress Setup Press sor B to select CUSTOM, then press OKParental Levels Adult materialStereo Sound Mode Audio LanguageExample English audio Zoom Slow Motion, ZoomSlow Motion Press Pause F during DVD or Video CD playProgrammed Playback You cannot alter a Program dur- ing playProgram can have a maximum of 99 Tracks While play is stopped, press Mode twice so the RAN Random PlaybackDOM screen appears Or OK 62 MP3/JPEG PlaybackPress o or p to select a Folder, MP3 Track, or Jpeg File To stop play, press Stop CPress Display again. The current Track number, total MP3/JPEG DisplaysYou can review MP3 and Jpeg information during play Tracks available, and elapsed playing time of the currentOr B to select display, then press OK Setting, then press OKDisplay Press o or p to select an item, then press OKFrom previous Press Setup to remove the menusDisplay cont’d If Progressive is ON, this message appearsLanguage Language cont’d Language CodesAudio Audio CD/ Video CD Displays On-Screen DisplaysDVD Displays Press Display repeatedly to see the following disVirtual Surround Black Level,Virtual SurroundBlack Level Icon will disappear after about 10 secondsExcept for Parental to their default settings InitializingGlossary Cable Box/Satellite Receiver 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 tapeCare and Maintenance Limited Warranty Product sold AS is or RenewedEnglish or Spanish Speaking Information Index Controls