Magnavox MDV 530 VR 1, 2, 1, 6, 5, 4, 3, 7, 1 2, 7

STANDBY-ON

TIMER SET

SLOW

VCR/TV

ZOOM

DISPLAY

3

456

789

SPEED

0

+10

2

1

VCRDVD

CLEAR

REPEAT

SETUP

TITLE RETURNMODE

C-RESET

A-B

AUDIO ANGLESUBTITLE

REC REPEAT

DISC

MENU

OK

PAUSE

REW FF

PLAYSTOP

SKIP/

CH SKIP/

CH

SEARCH MODE

Read and follow the steps below to record a television program

onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the DVD/VCR is in

VCR mode. Press VCR so the green VCR light appears on the

front of the DVD/VCR.

1Turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the

Video In channel. If you connected the DVD/VCR to the

TV using the supplied audio and video cables, select your

TV’s Video In channel. Details are on page 11.

If you connected the DVD/VCR to the TV using the sup-

plied RF coaxial cable, choose channel 3 (or 4) at the TV.

Details are on pages 8-10.

2Insert a tape with its record tab intact into the cas-

sette compartment of the DVD/VCR. If tape playback

begins, press STOP C.

3Press SPEED until the desired tape speed (SP or

SLP) appears briefly on the screen. Details about tape

speed are on page 72.

4Press SKIP i /CHoor SKIP j /CHpor the

Number buttons to select the TV channel to

record.

5Press REC Ito start recording. The red REC light will

appear on the front of the DVD/VCR.

6To pause the recording, press PAUSE konce. The

red REC light will flash. To resume recording, press

REC Ior press PAUSE kagain. The red REC light

will come on again.

7To stop recording, press STOP C.

Recording Prevention

Video Cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are

not accidentally erased.

1To prevent recording, break off the tab with a

screwdriver.

2To allow recording, cover the hole with clear tape.

32 Videotape Recording

• Other recording options are on

pages 33-39.

• The VCR will record in a preset

volume.

• Pause will switch to Stop after five

minutes to protect the VCR and

the tape from damage. When a

recording is paused, review the

pause time remaining with the

■

marks on the screen. Each

■

mark equals one minute remain-

ing. During the last minute of

paused recording, the

■

mark will

flash.

• If any menu is on the TV screen,

the REC

I

button on the remote

does not function. Press C-

RESET/CLEAR to remove the

menu. Then, press REC

I

. Or, use

the RECORD

I

button on the

front of the DVD/VCR.

Helpful Hints

1Turn on the TV.

2Insert a tape in the

DVD/VCR.

4

4

5

3

7

Remove the

tab to prevent

recording.

Cover the

hole to allow

recording.

6

Contents

Main MDV530VR Digital Video Disc Player & Video Cassette Recorder O WNER S M For Customer Use Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.magnavox.com safety Warranty Verification Owner Confirmation Model Registration Safety and General Information 3 Safety Precautions Laser Safety: Special Information for Canadian Users: Radio/TV Interference: 4 Table of Contents General Information Initial DVD/VCR Setup Basic Playback Basic DVD/VCR Controls Introduction 5 Welcome! Package Contents DVD Disc Menus... DVD Player Setup Menu... 6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Region Codes Color Systems Playable Video Cassettes Playable Discs Hookups 7 Determining the best possible connection... Before you begin... 1 2 3 4 Connections 1 2 3 12 Connections 1 2 3 12 2 3 4 5 DVD/VCR to a TV that has Component Video In jacks 3 4 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 DVD/VCR to a TV and to a Stereo that is Dolby Digital-compatible Using Digital Audio connections 1 2 5 4 3 1 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 2 3 Using the Remote Control 3 First-time DVD/VCR Setup 17 2 1 4 2 6 3 4 5 6 Disc Playback 19 1 2 3 6 5 4 20 Display Panel (DVD) Display Messages Display Panel (VCR) 21 22 Front Panel Rear Panel 23 24 Remote Control Remote Control (contd) 25 26 Channel Setup 2 3 4 Channel Setup (contd) 27 2 Adding/Deleting Channels 16 2-5 4 2 3 2-5 4 5 6 Clock (VCR) (contd) 29 9 6-9 s 2 30 Language (VCR) 3 4 VCR Status Displays 31 1 1-3 2 3 1 2 1 6 5 4 3 1 2 6Press STOP Cto stop the recording. 2,5 5 4 1 2 Stopping an OTR 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 2 2-4 3 4 Timer Recording (contd) 37 5 6 8 7 C A 2 3 4 5 38 Timer Recording (contd) 2 3,5 52 45,6 40 Repeat Play 2 3 1 2 3 2,4 4 4 Tape Counter 41 1 Time Search 2-3 1 3 2 1 3 C 2-3 1 2 Index Search 1 Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 3 2 1 2 Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 2 Viewing a Still Picture 44 Automatic Operation Features Automatic Playback Automatic Rewind, Eject Tape Eject Automatic Tracking Adjustment Multi-Channel Television Sound 45 Understanding Displays 46 Multi-Channel Television Sound (contd) 3 Hi-Fi Stereo 47 2 3 4 Using the Title Menu 2 3 48 DVD Disc Menus 1 2 Fast Forward/Reverse Search 49 1 2 23 3 Specific Time Playback 2 50 Title/Chapter Playback, Specific Time Playback 3 Specific Title/Chapter Playback 1 2 A B C C A,B 52 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume 1 2 3 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback 23 3 2 Repeat 5 4 3 2 A-B Repeat 54 Markers 1 s 2 4 3 2 Subtitles Camera Angles 1 2 56 Parental Controls Password 1 2 4 4,6 5 6 7 1 2 5 4 8 7 1 Audio Language 2 Stereo Sound Mode DVD Slow Motion, Zoom 59 1 2 3 1,3 3 2 2 j i 3 4 1 2 3 62 MP3/JPEG Playback 2 13 j 3 4 2 1-3 3 64 Display A-B 2 QUICK SETUP screen will appear. DISPLAY TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTERBOX ANGLE ICON ON AUTO POWER OFF ON 4 5 6 66 Language 2 4 5 Language (contd) 67 7 Language Codes 6 68 Audio 2 4 5 6 2,7 3-6 2 3 plays during Audio CD playback. 3 or press RETURN to remove the display. 2 plays during DVD playback. 70 Black Level, Virtual Surround 2 OFF ON Black Level 3 2 3 Virtual Surround Care and Maintenance 71 72 Glossary Specifications 73 74 Helpful Hints Page Page Page 78 Limited Warranty Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171 Limited Warranty (contd) 79 EXCHANGE INSTRUCTIONS 80 Information Index