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22 Operation

Normal Recording

Preparation:

Turn on the power for both the DVD+VCR and TV.

Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO (if using Video Inputs).

If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the DVD+VCR and the TV, set the TV’s source selector to correct VIDEO mode.

1

Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

2

Select the desired channel by using v/V.

If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the Rear or Front panel), select the LINE1 or LINE2 by pressing INPUT.

3 Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) by pressing SPEED.

This DVD+VCR is not designed to record in LP mode.

4 Set the MTS mode as desired (See page 15, 25).

5 Press REC/ITR (z) once.

Recording will start. (The REC indicator will light in the display window.)

REC indicator appears only when the Output Source is set to VCR.

If a cassette with no safety tab is loaded, the cassette will be ejected automatically.

6 Press STOP (x) to stop recording.

If the tape reaches the end of its playback, the DVD+VCR will automatically stop, rewind, eject, and turn itself off (Functions only with no disc in unit).

To pause the recording

1Press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause the tape during recording.

The REC indicator will flash in the display window.

2When you want to continue recording, press PAUSE/STEP (X) or press REC/ITR (z).

After 5 minutes in pause mode, the unit will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video heads.

To record one TV program while watching another

1Press TV/VCR to select the TV mode during recording.

The TV indicator appears.

2Using the TV, select the desired channel to be viewed.

Tips

Always use PAUSE/STEP (X) for the best results when making changes during recording.

For example: To change channels during recording, first press PAUSE/STEP (X) to put the unit in pause mode. Then select the desired channel on the DVD+VCR, and press PAUSE/STEP (X) again to resume recording.

Timer Recording

This DVD+VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 pro- grams within a period of 1 year. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded and the program start and end times.

Things to know before starting

If you try to set the program timer before setting the clock, PLEASE SET THE CLOCK appears for a moment and then CLOCK menu appears on the TV screen. Set the time and date to continue.

Make sure a tape is in the DVD+VCR and the safety tab is in place or the tape will be automatically ejected.

Preparation:

Turn on the power of both the DVD+VCR and the TV.

Be sure the TV is set to the DVD+VCR output channel (3 or 4).

Make sure the TUNING BAND in the TUNING menu is set cor- rectly (TV or CATV).

1Press SYSTEM MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.

2Use v/V to choose the PROGRAM menu.

3Press OK to go to the PROGRAM menu. The PROGRAM menu will appear.

If all programs had been entered, ‘FULLY PROGRAMMED’ message would appear, and then PROGRAM 1 would show on the TV screen.

4 Use b/B to choose the PROGRAM No. (1-8).

5 Use V to choose the MONTH option. Use b/B to choose the desired month.

6 Use V to choose the DAY option. Use b/B to choose the desired day.

7

Use V to choose the START option.

Use b/B to choose the desired start time.

8 Use V to choose the STOP option.

Use b/B to choose the desired stop time.

9 Use V to choose the CHANNEL option.

Use b/B to choose the desired channel (Channel, LINE1 or LINE2).

Cable Users: If you have CABLE TV and used a Cable Box in Connecting to the DVD+VCR, you must set the channel to match the cable box output channel (usually CH 3 or 4). Select or change channels on the cable box instead of on the DVD+VCR.

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Magnavox MDV560VR/17 warranty Normal Recording, Timer Recording

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