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Video Cassette Playback

• Other tape playback features are

on pages 40-47.

• If AUTO REPEAT is ON,playback will

begin when you insert a tape, even

when the record tab is intact.Details

are on page 40.

• You must connect the DVD/VCR to

a TV using the RF coaxial cable or

the audio/video cables in order to

use the VCR features.These hookups

are explained on pages eight and

11.

Helpful Hints

Read and follow the steps below to play a tape.

1Turn on the TV.Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its

AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel.This depends on how you

connected the DVD/VCR to a TV.

Details are on pages 7-15.

2With the DVD/VCR power off,insert a tape in the

cassette compartment of the DVD/VCR.The VCR

light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.If the tape’s

record tab has been removed,play will start automatically.

If the DVD/VCR power is already on,press VCR to put the

DVD/VCR in VCR mode if necessary.The VCR light will

appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.

3If playback does not start automatically,press VCR,

then press PLAY B.

4Press STOP Cto stop playback.

5Press SEARCH/REWhto rewind the tape.

6After the tape stops,press STOP/EJECT C A on the

front of the DVD/VCR to remove the tape.

1

2

6Press STOP/EJECT C Aon

the DVD/VCR.

Turn on the TV.

Insert a tape in the

DVD/VCR.

3

TIMER SET

SETUP SUBTITLEAUDIO

MODE

DISPLAY

TITLE

PREV/

CH

NEXT/

CH

RETURN

A-B

DVD

PLAYSTOP

SEARCH

FF

PAUSE

SPEED

NA508

SEARCH

REW

VCR

DISC

REPEAT

C-RESET

CLEAR

REC

REPEAT

ANGLE

STANDBY-ON

2 31

SLOW

5 64

8 97

SEARCH MODE

ZOOM

0

+10

MENU OK

4

5

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Contents

Main O WNER S M MDV540VR/17 DIGITAL VIDEO DISC PLAYER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. safety Know these *Proof of Purchase t s Safety and General Information Safety Precautions Laser Safety: Special Information for Canadian Users: Radio/TV Interference: Table of Contents General Information Initial DVD/VCR Setup Basic Playback Basic DVD/VCR Controls Introduction VCR Features Welcome! Package Contents DVD Disc Menus... Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Region Codes Color Systems Playable Video Cassettes Playable Discs Hookups Determining the best possible connection... Before you begin... 1 2 5 3 4 DVD/VCR to TV only Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable 1 2 3 DVD/VCR to Cable Box or Satellite Receiver and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables 12 1 2 3 12 DVD/VCR to Cable Box or Satellite Receiver and TV Using only basic RF coaxial cables 2 3 4 5 DVD/VCR to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks Using the supplied red,white, and yellow cables 3 4 DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacks DVD/VCR to a TV that has an S-Video In jack 3 4 DVD/VCR to a TV and a Stereo 3 32 4 2 3 4 5 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo that is Dolby Digital-compatible Using Digital Audio connections 1 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 2 3 Using the Remote Control 1 2 4 1 Video Cassette Playback 2 6 3 4 5 6 Disc Playback 1 2 3 65 6 5 Display Panel (DVD) Display Messages GROUP P.SCAN DVD VCD Display Panel (VCR) Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Remote Control (contd) Channel Setup 2 3 4 Channel Setup (contd) 2 Adding/Deleting Channels 2-5 4 6 4 2-5 5 2 3 Clock (VCR) (contd) 6 9 6-9 s 7 2 3 4 VCR Status Displays 1 1-3 2 3 Videotape Recording 1 2 1 6 4 3 5 1 2 6Press STOP Cto stop the recording. 2,5 5 4 1 2 Stopping an OTR Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 1 2 2-4 3 4 Timer Recording (contd) 5 5-8 6 8 7 1 9 11 10 Cancelling Timer Recordings 2 3,5 5,6 Repeat Play 2 3 Tape Counter 1 2 3 4 23 Time Search, Index Search 1 Time Search 3 1 3 2 Index Search 2 1 Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 2 1 3 2 1 2 Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 2 Viewing a Still Picture Automatic Operation Features Automatic Playback Automatic Rewind,Eject Tape Eject Automatic Tracking Adjustment Multi-Channel Television Sound Understanding Displays Multi-Channel Television Sound (contd) 1,3 3 Hi-Fi Stereo 2 1,4 3 4 Using the Title Menu 2 3 48 DVD Disc Menus 2 Fast Forward/Reverse Search 49 3 Specific Time Playback 2 50 Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback 3 2 Title/Chapter Playback A C A,B B o 2 Resume 3 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback 2 4 2-3 4 Repeat,A-B Repeat 53 2 Repeat 5 4 2 A-B Repeat 3 54 Markers 1 s 2 1,4 4 2 Camera Angles 2 Subtitles, Camera Angles 55 56 Parental Controls Password 2 4 5 6 3 4,6 2,7 4 Parental Levels 57 7 6 2 5 2 Audio Language 1 Stereo Sound Mode Slow Motion, Zoom 59 1 2 3 1,3 3 2 2 34 w 3 4 1 Example:Audio CD 3 2 DVD light will appear on the front of the DVD/VCR. 2 w o 3 4 2 3 1-3 64 Display 2 4 5 3 Display (contd) 65 5-6 Continued from previous page 6 66 Language 1 4 5 3 Language (contd) 67 6 Language Codes 7 1 3 6 4 5 2 3 2-3 1 Audio CD/ Video CD Displays 3 2 plays during DVD play. 2-3 1 70 Black Level,Virtual Surround 2 OFF ON Black Level 3 2 3 Virtual Surround Initializing 71 5 +10 0 cancel,select NO instead. The QUICK SETUP screen appears. 72 Glossary Specifications 73 74 Helpful Hints Page Page Page 78 Care and Maintenance Limited Warranty 79 Ninety (90) Days Free Product Exchange MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY 80 Information Index