Magnavox MDV540VR/17 owner manual Power Failure, VCR will not record a TV program, Poor reception

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Power Failure

•Clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails. See pages 26-30 to set up the channels, clock, and language again.

The VCR will not record a TV program.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so the VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR,TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-15. For VCR features, you must connect the DVD/VCR to a TV with the RF coaxial cable or the yellow video cable as described on pages 8-11.

•Make sure the video cassette has a record tab. Details are on page 32.

The VCR will not perform a timer recording.

•Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 36-38.

• Make sure a tape is in the VCR and the tape has a record tab. Details are on page 32. If, after programming a timer recording, you press TIMER SET without putting a tape in the DVD/VCR, will blink.

•If the record tab on a tape is missing, the DVD/VCR will eject the tape.The will blink.

•Press TIMER SET to put the DVD/VCR in standby mode for the timer recording.The should appear on the display panel.

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Make sure the VCR clock is set. Details are on pages 28-29.

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The VCR may not perform or continue a timer recording if the power fails.

•If you have a Cable Box/Satellite Receiver, set timer recordings differently. Details are on page nine.

•Finish programming a timer recording at least five minutes before it is set to begin.

•12 p.m. is noon; 12 a.m. is midnight.

There is no picture or the picture is noisy or has streaks during video cassette playback.

•Put the DVD/VCR in VCR mode. Press VCR or SOURCE so the VCR light appears on the front of the DVD/VCR.

•If you used the supplied RF coaxial cable to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV, make sure the TV is on the same channel as the DVD/VCR’s output channel (03 or 04).The DVD/VCR’s output channel is channel 3 when you receive it.To change it to channel 4, see page eight. Make sure channel 03 or 04 is properly adjusted at the TV.

Or, if you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using audio and video cables, select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Details are on pages 11-15.

•Adjust the tracking. Details are on page 44.

•TVs placed too close to the DVD/VCR can cause interference during tape play. Move the DVD/VCR away from the TV.

The Number buttons won’t work for TV channels above 69.

•Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number. If you want to select channels 100 and above, enter chan- nel numbers as a three-digit number. If you do not have Cable TV, only channels 2-69 are possible.

TV programs cannot be watched normally.

•Check the connections between the DVD/VCR,TV, antenna/Cable TV signal, and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (if applicable). Details are on pages 8-15.

Poor reception

•You may need to tune your TV again. Or, reset channels at the VCR using CHANNEL SET UP. Details are on pages 26-27.

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Contents MDV540VR/17 Returning the enclosed card Dear Magnavox product ownerFor Customer Use Safety Precautions Safety and General InformationDeclaration of Conformity 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/VCRCable TV Video OUTSatellite SignalRF 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 sevenRemote Control Setup Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Recycling Guidelines/Battery SafetyRepeat this process if the power fails First-time DVD/VCR SetupTurn on the TV Video Cassette Playback Other tape playback features are on pagesDetails are on pages Disc Playback Press STANDBY-ON to turn on the DVD/VCRPress OPEN/CLOSE a On the DVD/VCRDisplay Panel DVD Display MessagesDisplay DVD LightCassette Compartment Display Panel VCRVCR light Front Panel VCR Audio in and Video in jacks red, white, yellow Rear PanelDVD/VCR Audio OUT and Video OUT 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 appearsAdding/Deleting Channels Channel Setup cont’dPress B or s so ADD or Delete flashes on the screen 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 Recording Prevention Videotape RecordingTo 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 OTRPlaying unit Rerecording Tape DuplicationMake the connections shown above 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 BPress o or p to select a recording tape speed Cancelling Timer RecordingsTape speed are on 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 o or p to select Auto Repeat Repeat PlayPress B so on appears next to 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 materialAudio Language Stereo Sound ModeExample English audio Slow Motion, Zoom Slow MotionZoom Press Pause F during DVD or Video CD playYou cannot alter a Program dur- ing play Programmed PlaybackProgram can have a maximum of 99 Tracks Random Playback While play is stopped, press Mode twice so the RANDOM screen appears 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 Product sold AS is or Renewed Limited WarrantyEnglish or Spanish Speaking Information Index Controls
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