Magnavox MDV540VR/17 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 repre- sentatives 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 y 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 SOURCE 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 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 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 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 cor- rect 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, make sure the TV is set to channel 3 or 4 (the out- put channel of the DVD/VCR). Details are on pages 8-10.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 SOURCE so the DVD light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Check if Progressive Scan is set correctly according to your connection to a TV. Details are on page seven. Enable Progressive Scan at the DVD Player only if you used the Component Video connection to a TV that has Progressive Scan. Details are on pages seven, 12, and 64-65.

Disc cannot be played.

•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 or PAL compatible. Details are on page six.

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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 Region Codes Playable Discs and Video CassettesPlayable Discs Color SystemsBefore you begin HookupsDetermining the best possible connection 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 sevenUsing 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 Press OPEN/CLOSE a Disc PlaybackPress STANDBY-ON to turn on the DVD/VCR On the DVD/VCRDisplay Display Panel DVDDisplay Messages 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 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 appearsPress B or s so ADD or Delete flashes on the screen Channel Setup cont’dAdding/Deleting Channels 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 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 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 BTape speed are on Cancelling Timer RecordingsPress o or p to select a recording tape speed 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 beginPress B so on appears next to Auto Repeat Repeat PlayPress o or p to select 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 materialExample English audio Stereo Sound ModeAudio Language Zoom Slow Motion, ZoomSlow Motion 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 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 English or Spanish Speaking Limited WarrantyProduct sold AS is or Renewed Information Index Controls
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