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Magnavox MRV700VR - Dvd Recorder / Vcr Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ANUAL FIRST FOR QUICK TIPS THAT MAKE USING YOUR AGNAVOX PRODUCT MORE ENJOYABLE F YOU HAVE READ YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL NEED ASSISTANCE YOU MAY ACCESS OUR ONLINE HELP AT WWW MAGNAVOX 1-800-705-2000 OR CALL WHILE WITH YOUR PRODUCT ®...
  • Page 2 Page 2 Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. l with MAGNAVOX makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't Registering your mode miss out. Complete and return your...

  • Page 3: Safety Information 3

    This product was FCC verified under test conditions that included use of shielded cables and connectors between system components. Use shielded cables to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. If you have any problems, contact Magnavox. Copyright Protection Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance, and lending of Discs are prohibited.This product...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 4 4 Safety Information (cont’d) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such 1.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 5 Contents 5 General Information Additional Disc Features and Setup Options Safety Information .......3-4 Auto Resume, Playback Control .

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    6 Introduction Welcome! Your Magnavox DVD and Video Cassette Recorder records both DVD+RW/DVD+R and videotapes, but also plays prerecorded videotapes, DVDs and other Disc types.You can record TV programs, edit camcorder recordings, and quickly access your DVD recordings in the Index Picture Screen.You’ll soon appreciate the digital picture and sound quality of DVD, DVD+RW, and DVD+R, which will exceed the quality you have had with videotapes.

  • Page 7: Playable Discs 7

    Page 7 Playable Discs 7 Look for these logos on your Discs to determine whether the Disc will or will not play or record on the Magnavox DVD and Video Cassette Recorder. Discs for Recording and Playing DVD+R (Digital Video Disc...

  • Page 8: General Information

    Upgrades If a prerecorded (store purchased) DVD does not play properly, please contact Magnavox for assistance. Due to the inconsistency of Disc formats provided by various Disc manufacturers, your Recorder may require a free playability enhancement or upgrade. As DVD technology has advanced, these enhancements have become both common and easy to complete.

  • Page 9: Hookups 9

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 9 Hookups 9 Determining the best possible connection... Your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection.These guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality. #### Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progressive Scan Component Video has the highest quality, but use it only if the TV has Progressive Scan.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv Only

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 10 10 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jack *This enables use of both VCR and DVD modes. Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder.

  • Page 11: Helpful Hints

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 11 Hookups (cont’d) 11 Connecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. If your Cable Box/Satellite Receiver has a single ANTENNA OUT or Helpful Hints TO TV jack: Connect the supplied RF coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT/TO TV jack of the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver...
  • Page 12 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 12 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P jacks to the TV’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks.
  • Page 13 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 13 Hookups (cont’d) 13 Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect an S-Video cable (not supplied) to the Recorder’s S-VIDEO OUT jack and to the TV’s S-VIDEO In jack.
  • Page 14 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 14 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Video In jack Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s VIDEO IN jack.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Tv And A Stereo

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 15 Hookups (cont’d) 15 Connecting to a TV and a Stereo Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s yellow VIDEO OUT jack to your TV’s VIDEO IN jack.
  • Page 16 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 16 16 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting to a TV and a Digital Stereo (Stereo has Dolby Digital or MPEG2) Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear of the Recorder. Connect the Recorder’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereo’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Other Equipment For Dubbing

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 11:53 AM Page 17 Hookups (cont’d) 17 Connecting to Other Equipment for Dubbing You can connect a VCR, Camcorder, or DVD Player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y P ), S-VIDEO IN, VIDEO IN, and AUDIO IN jacks on the rear panel or to the VIDEO IN, AUDIO IN, or SV (S-Video) IN jacks on the front panel.

  • Page 18: Initial Setup

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 18 18 Initial Setup Initial Setup screens will appear the very first time you turn on the Recorder. These on-screen messages and menus will help you set up Recorder features quickly, including TV channels and language options. During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON? C03”...

  • Page 19: Initial Setup

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 19 Initial Setup (cont’d) 19 Continued from previous page The Subtitle Language menu appears next. Press K K or L L to choose the language you prefer for subtitles, then press OK. The Recorder will show subtitles in this language if they are available.

  • Page 20: Quick Videotape Playback

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 20 20 Quick Videotape Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a videotape. Turn on the TV. Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you connected the Recorder to a Insert a videotape in the TV.

  • Page 21: Quick Disc Playback 21

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 21 Quick Disc Playback 21 Press STANDBY-ONy y to turn on the Recorder. Turn on your TV. Set it to the correct Video In channel. See pages 9-16. Press the DVD button on the remote control so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 22: Quick Disc Recording

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 22 22 Quick Disc Recording The Recorder can record TV programming onto a DVD+RW or DVD+R. Before you begin, set up TV channels. See pages 18 and 19 and 28. Use an unprotected, unfinalized, recordable DVD+RW/DVD+R. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 23: Remote Control 23

    See page 78. TV STANDBY y Button Press to turn on or off the power of TV MUTE Button some Magnavox TVs. Press to mute the sound on some Magnavox TVs. TV VOLUME +/– Buttons The TV MUTE button does Press to adjust the volume of not work with all TVs.

  • Page 24: Remote Control

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 24 24 Remote Control (cont’d) PLAY MODE Button OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A Press during Disc play to Button choose a Repeat, Shuffle, or Press to open or close the Scan mode. Disc tray in DVD mode. Press to eject a videotape in VCR mode.

  • Page 25: Display Panel (Vcr) 25

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 25 Display Panel (VCR) 25 Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette here. VCR light (Orange) VCR Display Panel This light appears when the Recorder is in VCR Messages about current VCR mode.You can only watch videotapes when the operations appear here.

  • Page 26: Front Panel

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 26 26 Front Panel STANDBY-ON y Button DVD OPEN/CLOSE A Button Press to turn the power on or off. Press to open or close the Disc Tray. POWER ON Light SOURCE Button Appears when the power is on. Press to select DVD mode or VCR mode.The DVD light appears in DVD STOP C / EJECT A Button (VCR)

  • Page 27: Rear Panel 27

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 27 Rear Panel 27 ANTENNA IN jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal here. See pages 10-16. VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) Connect the yellow video cable (supplied) here and to the TV’s Video In jack.This supplies the picture for both VCR and DVD modes.

  • Page 28: Tv Channel Programming

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 28 28 TV Channel Programming Although the Recorder selects available TV channels during Initial Setup, you may want to repeat the process later if more channels become available in your area.This will erase and replace all previously stored channels.To update the available channels, follow these steps.

  • Page 29: Vcr Plus+ ® Channels

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 29 VCR Plus+ ® Channels 29 If you intend to use the VCR Plus+ ® programming system, program the Recorder with your local channel information.This will only take a few minutes. Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, and since channel numbers differ from area to area, you must set up channels in order for the system to work efficiently.

  • Page 30: Clock Setting

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 30 30 Clock Setting Time/Date Automatic The Recorder can set the time and date automatically by referring to a PBS station. If the Recorder chooses an incorrect PBS channel or sets the time/date incorrectly, set the clock manually. See page 31. Before you begin, make sure TV channels are set.
  • Page 31 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 31 Clock Setting (cont’d) 31 Time/Date Manual If the Recorder does not set the time and date correctly using the Time/Date Automatic feature, set the clock manually by following the steps below. Manual clock setting overrides Automatic clock setting. Make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.

  • Page 32: Menu Bars

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 32 32 Menu Bars You can use the Menu Bars to access or operate some DVD or Recorder features.You cannot access the Menu Bars during recording. When a Menu Bar is on the screen, press K, L, s, and B on the remote to select or change an item.

  • Page 33: On-Screen Symbols, Status Box 33

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 33 On-screen Symbols, Status Box 33 On-screen Symbols The following symbols will appear briefly on the TV screen when you activate some Disc features. Repeat Chapter The current Chapter Scan The first 10 seconds of each chapter scan will play repeatedly.

  • Page 34: Index Picture Screen

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 34 34 Index Picture Screen The Index Picture Screen shows your recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. It appears automatically when you insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW or when you stop playback or recording.The Disc must contain recordings. An Index Picture represents each recording.

  • Page 35: Information Boxes 35

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 35 Information Boxes 35 Warning box Appears near the bottom of the TV screen when appropriate. Examples and details are on page 48. Disc locked Tuner Information box Appears briefly on the left side of the TV screen in Monitor mode and identifies the current TV channel or Video source.

  • Page 36: Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 36 36 Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track Selection Title/Disc Menus Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press DISC MENU during Disc play. For a DVD, if the current Title has a menu, the Title menu will appear on the screen.

  • Page 37: Audio Language, Subtitles 37

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 37 Audio Language, Subtitles 37 Audio Language Some DVDs are recorded in different languages. For example, you may be able to watch the same movie in French, Spanish, etc.The movie may have special audio features, such as a director’s commentary or music soundtrack.

  • Page 38: Zoom, Camera Angle

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 38 38 Zoom, Camera Angle Zoom Zooming lets you enlarge the video image during play and pan through the enlarged image. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 39: Still Picture/Frame-By-Frame Play, Sound 39

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 39 Still Picture/Frame-by-Frame Play, Sound 39 Still Picture/Frame-by-frame Play To quickly pause play, press PAUSE k on the remote. To advance the still picture one frame at a time, press PAUSE k repeatedly.To resume play, press PLAY B.

  • Page 40: Slow Motion, Searching

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 40 40 Slow Motion, Searching Slow Motion To use the Menu Bar for slow motion, follow these steps. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. During Disc play, press SYSTEM MENU so Menu Bar 1 appears at the top of the TV screen.

  • Page 41: Time Search, Scan 41

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 41 Time Search, Scan 41 Time Search Time Search lets you choose a specific elapsed playing time at which you want to begin playback. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 42: Repeat, Repeat A-B

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 42 42 Repeat, Repeat A-B Repeat You may play a Chapter,Track,Title or entire Disc repeatedly. All Discs do not allow all the repeat options.You cannot play a DVD+R or DVD+RW repeatedly. Check your Disc for details. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.

  • Page 43: One-Touch Recording 43

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 43 One-Touch Recording 43 Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the Recorder. In the Index Picture Screen of a DVD+RW, press K or L to select an Empty Title (or empty Index Picture box) on the Disc...

  • Page 44: Videotape To Dvd Duplication

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 44 44 Videotape to DVD Duplication Follow the steps below to copy a videotape to a DVD+R or DVD+RW.This will be possible only if the videotape is not copy protected. Before you begin, turn on the TV and set it to channel 3 or its Video Input. Put the videotape you want to copy in the cassette compartment.

  • Page 45: Timer Recording (Dvd Mode Only) 45

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 45 Timer Recording (DVD mode only) 45 Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press VCR Plus+/TIMER. Press K or L to select Timer Programming, then press B.

  • Page 46: Vcr Plus+ Timer Recording (Dvd Mode Only)

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 46 46 VCR Plus+ ® Timer Recording (DVD mode only) A PlusCode ® number is a number of up to eight digits, printed in most TV guides next to the start time of a TV program.You can schedule a timer recording quickly by entering the code for your TV program.

  • Page 47: Erasing Timer Recordings 47

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 47 Erasing Timer Recordings 47 Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press VCR Plus+/TIMER. Press L to choose Timer list, then press B. Press K or L to highlight the timer recording you want to erase.

  • Page 48: Error Messages

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 48 48 Error Messages These messages may appear while or after you set a timer recording. Collision The timer recording overlaps with another timer recording.Timer recordings that overlap or conflict with another will appear in a red highlight in the Timer List.

  • Page 49: Record One Channel/Watch Another (Dvd Mode) 49

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 49 Record One Channel/Watch Another (DVD mode) 49 Press DVD REC I to record the current TV channel. Press TV/VIDEO on the remote to put the Recorder in TV position. TV will appear briefly on the Recorder’s display panel. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.

  • Page 50: Title Settings Menu

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 50 50 Title Settings Menu The Title Settings Menu lets you rename a Title or a recording on a DVD+RW/DVD+R. From the same menu, you can play or erase a Title. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 51: Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 51 Append Recording, Chapter Markers 51 Append recording To add a new video recording to a previously recorded Title, follow these steps.This feature is not available on DVD+Rs, which always record at the end of the Disc. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.

  • Page 52: Record Settings

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 52 52 Record Settings Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.

  • Page 53: Editing: Disc Information Screen 53

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 53 Editing: Disc Information Screen 53 You can change Disc settings for a DVD+RW/DVD+R from the Disc Information Screen. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. When in the Index Picture Screen, press STOP C to select the first Title on the DVD+RW/DVD+R.

  • Page 54: Editing

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 54 54 Editing Although all editing changes may not be accessible when you play the Disc on other DVD Players, these editing changes are available for the Recorder. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 55: Finalize Disc 55

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 55 Finalize Disc 55 You can record and finalize DVD+Rs one time. After you fill a DVD+R or complete all the recordings you want on a single DVD+R, finalize it. Otherwise, the DVD+R will play only on this Recorder.To play the Disc on other DVD Players, you must finalize it first.

  • Page 56: Auto Resume, Playback Control

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 56 56 Auto Resume, Playback Control Auto Resume Auto resume affects the last 20 prerecorded DVDs and Video CDs you played. When Auto resume is On, play resumes where you last stopped the Disc. If Auto resume is Off, play starts at the beginning of the Disc. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode.

  • Page 57: Access Control 57

    Access Control limits viewing of Discs that exceed the limits you set.This feature will not limit viewing if the Disc manufacturer did not code the Disc. Magnavox cannot guarantee the availability of Access Control with all Discs, and therefore denies any liability associated with unintended watching of Discs.
  • Page 58 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 58 58 Access Control (cont’d) Child Lock Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.
  • Page 59 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 59 Access Control (cont’d) 59 Locking or Unlocking Specific Discs Not all Discs are rated or coded by Parental levels.You may choose to specifically lock or unlock a Disc by choosing Play once or Play always.This way, you can disable viewing regardless of the rating of a DVD.
  • Page 60 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 60 60 Access Control (cont’d) Parental Level Follow the steps below to set the Parental Level at which you want Discs to play. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 61: Access Control

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 61 Access Control (cont'd) 61 Change Country If a Disc has Parental Level coding, the codings are applicable only for the country specified on the Disc.The Disc manufacturer sets these codings. For example, a Disc may be coded at Level 3 for the United States. So, for some Discs, you may need to choose the Country for which the Disc is coded in order for the Disc to play at the Parental Level you select.

  • Page 62: Dvd Recorder Features Menu

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 62 62 DVD Recorder Features Menu Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the Menu Bar at the top of the TV screen.

  • Page 63: Picture/Progressive Scan Settings 63

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 63 Picture/Progressive Scan Settings 63 Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the DVD light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press SYSTEM MENU. Press s to select in the top left corner of the menu bar at the top of the TV screen.

  • Page 64: Digital Output

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 64 64 Digital Output After connecting the Recorder to your TV and other equipment, you may need to change the Recorder’s Digital Output setting. Look to see which Recorder audio jacks you connected to your other equipment, then set Digital Output accordingly.The information in step 4 will help you decide.

  • Page 65: Analog Output 65

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 65 Analog Output 65 If you connected the Recorder’s white/red AUDIO OUT L/R jacks to a Stereo or TV as shown on pages 12-15, choose a setting for Analog Output. Check your Stereo or TV and see if it is compatible with Dolby Surround. Then follow the steps below to choose the Analog Output setting that is most compatible with your Stereo or TV.

  • Page 66: Language Settings

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 66 66 Language Settings In the Language menu, select a different language for the Audio soundtrack or Subtitles of a DVD. Or, change the language of the Recorder’s System Menu.You also can determine whether you receive TV channels in Stereo or a Second Audio Program language by following these steps.

  • Page 67: Night Mode, Remote Control Used 67

    Recorder, you choose to operate the Recorder with its supplied remote control (as shown at right and throughout this book). If you have a Magnavox DVD Player and want to use its remote for the Recorder, select DVD Player.You might not access all the Recorder’s features unless you use the Recorder’s remote.

  • Page 68: Vcr Status Displays

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 68 68 VCR Status Displays You may access VCR status displays that show the current videotape information. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. Press DISPLAY to access or remove the VCR status display.

  • Page 69: Videotape Recording 69

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 69 Videotape Recording 69 Read and follow the steps below to record a current television program Turn on the TV. onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 70: Record One Channel/Watch Another (Vcr)

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 70 70 Record One Channel/Watch Another (VCR) Press VCR REC I to record the current TV channel in VCR mode. Details are on page 69. Press TV/VIDEO once to put the Recorder in TV position. TV will appear on the Recorder’s display.

  • Page 71: One-Touch Recording (Vcr) 71

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 71 One-Touch Recording (VCR) 71 One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long of the current TV channel. Before you begin: Place the Recorder in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 72: Rerecording (Tape Duplication)

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 72 72 Rerecording (Tape Duplication) These instructions show you how to copy videotapes.The illustration uses two Recorders. Other VCRs or Camcorders may operate differently. 1. Audio cables from AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) of Recorder 1 to AUDIO IN jacks of Recorder 2 Recorder 1 2.

  • Page 73: Dvd To Videotape Duplication 73

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 73 DVD to Videotape Duplication 73 Follow the steps below to copy a DVD to a videotape. This will be possible only if the DVD is not copy protected. Before you begin: Put a videotape in the cassette compartment. Make sure the tape’s record tab is intact and the tape is long enough to record the DVD.

  • Page 74: Recording From External Devices (Vcr)

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 74 74 Recording from External Devices (VCR) Recording directly onto a VHS tape from your Camcorder or other devices. Before you begin, make sure: The external device is connected properly. See page 17. The Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 75: Tape Counter 75

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 75 Tape Counter 75 Follow the steps below to reset a videotape’s counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so 2,4-5 the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 76: Time Search, Index Search

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 76 76 Time Search, Index Search Time Search Follow the steps below to search forward or backward on a tape a specific length of time.There must be a tape in the cassette compartment. Before you begin, make sure the Recorder is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder.

  • Page 77: Special Effects Playback (Videotape) 77

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 77 Special Effects Playback (Videotape) 77 Before you begin, press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder. Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release NEXT/FF G or PREV/REW H.

  • Page 78: Automatic Operation Features

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 78 78 Automatic Operation Features The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the VCR light appears on the front of the Recorder, if necessary. Automatic Rewind, Eject When a tape is played, fast forwarded, or recorded to its end, the tape will rewind to the beginning, stop, and eject itself. Automatic Tracking Adjustment The VCR adjusts tracking automatically to give you the best possible picture quality.With some recordings, however, you may get a better picture using manual tracking.

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    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 79 Glossary 79 AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from Dolby Labs. Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.
  • Page 80 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 80 80 Glossary (cont'd) MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video. OTR: One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing just one button; select the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes.

  • Page 81: Helpful Hints

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 81 Helpful Hints 81 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. No power • Press STANDBY-ON y on the front of the Recorder to turn on the Recorder. •...
  • Page 82 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 82 82 Helpful Hints (cont'd) You cannot remove the tape. • Make sure the power plug is completely connected to a power outlet. • Unplug the Recorder power cord for five minutes.Then, plug in the power cord again and press STANDBY-ON y on the Recorder.
  • Page 83 E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 83 Helpful Hints (cont'd) 83 No sound • Check the audio connections. See pages 9-16. Remember, you only need one audio connection between the Recorder and a TV or Stereo. See page 9 to see what connection best suits your situation. •...

  • Page 84: Helpful Hints

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 84 84 Helpful Hints (cont'd) Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made. • See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 50. •...

  • Page 85: Care And Maintenance 85

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:54 AM Page 85 Care and Maintenance 85 Cleaning the Recorder • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the Recorder with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the Recorder. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the Recorder. Such chemicals may discolor the surface or damage the Recorder.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:55 AM Page 86 86 Specifications VCR Video Heads Four heads - HiFi Power Requirement 120V AC +/- 10%, 60 Hz +/- 0.5% Antenna VHF/UHF - 75 ohm external antenna Power Consumption Power on: 43 W terminal Power off: 9.0 W VHF Output Signal Channel 03 or 04 Operating Temperature 41ºF (5ºC) to 104ºF (40ºC)

  • Page 87: Limited Warranty 87

    LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at: Magnavox will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no 1-800-705-2000 charge, or pay the labor charges to the Magnavox authorized repair facility (see warranty service phone numbers in next TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA…...

  • Page 88: Information Index

    E9490UD_EN.qx3 04.9.21 10:55 AM Page 88 88 Information Index ac power cord ..10-16, 27 disc tray ....21, 26 parental level ... . .60 svcd .

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