Dvd/cd player with video cassette recorder (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for Magnavox MRD500VR
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- in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: MRDSOOVR Trade Name: Magnavox Responsible Part_. Philips Consumer Electronics ....P.O.Box 14810 Knoxville,TN 37914-1810 (865) 521-4316 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories."Dolby","Pro Logic",and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby...
General Information Additional Features Safety and General Information ....Multi-Channel Television Sound ....Table of Contents ......Hi-Fi Stereo ......Introduction ......Playable Discs and Video Cassettes .... Speaker and Sound Settings Digital Sound, Surround Sound ....Initial Setup DelayTime ..
Introduction _.._o_._o_I.o_._.o._o_._._t_o_o.._o._Io_._._Oo1_o_to.+o_o_oto_e+_...o.._+..+_+_o_._... Welcome! This System combines a DigPcal Video Disc (DVD) Player,a Hi-FiVideo Cassette Recorder (VCR), and an AM/FM RadioTuner into one unit, letting you play DVDs, Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), andVideo Cassettes on one piece of equipment, This DVD Digital Home Cinema System creates the same dynamic sound qualiUes that you find in cinemas and incorporates some of the best features in home theater technology.
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8 Hookups (cont'd) • • • • ool• i• • Bo• •• ••e • • ••• o,,o•_•• • eoooo_Bo_lo_gooo_loe 1•• • oe• e• • eo.o,.ooo_,oo••oo., • ,•l•J•ooolooe•• •• i•oooo System to TV only Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features...
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Hookups (cont'd) • le • • ••. • e••••e••••••• • • •••• • •••• • • • •Dee• •.•ooeote,t•,eeeee•• • •*•••••e• o• •••o•••••e• • • •.e •oeeeee•t•,•,, • e• Connecting the System to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks This connection will let you use the features...
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12 Hookups (cont'd) • e_oweeo, • oooeoeoee_ee_ooe._oeeeooeeeeeeoeoeo_ • • ooeeeeeoeeet_ • • t_eoeeeeeeee eoJl • • • oeeeoe_oeooe • ooze Connecting the System to aTV that has ComponentVideo In jacks Antenna or Cable TV Signal :om nent Cables Back of TV (example only) Connect the antenna...
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Antenna or CableTV Signal S-Video Cable red/white Audio Cables Back ofTV (example only) Connect the antenna or CableTV signal to the System'sTVANTENNA IN jack. Connect the supplied red/white audio cables to the System's red/white AUDIO (DVD/VCR OUT) jacks and to the TV's AUDIO IN jacks.
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14 Hookups (cant'd) • o• • ..1..•t.•. Connecting System to aTV and a Stereo ® _yeliow Video Cable VJt_OlU Back ofTV (example only) red/white Audio Cables Stereo Connect the antenna or CableTV signal to the System'sTVANTENNA IN jack. Connect the red/white audio cables to the System's red/white...
Hookups(cant'd) • oo., ,et..oe. • ooo.o_... Qtoooteoot.,,., o.o,ooeo..,_ooe,o..,.. •. • ,•l.o.. • .o,..•oo. Connectine the System to aTV and a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo Use Digital Audio connections ® • yellowVtdeo Cable Back ofTV Coaxial Dt iral Audio C_e Stereo (example only) C2] r-'l Connect the antenna or CableTV...
16 Antenna Connections Connect thesupplied AM antenna to the AM jack, then position it to receive the clearest sound. FM Antenna Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM jack. Extend the FM antenna wire and fix its end to the wall.
Speaker Setup Connecting the speaker wires to the speaker jacks Connect the supplied speakers using the supplied speaker wires. Match the colors of the wires to the colors on the jacks. Hold down the jack tab while inserting the stripped portion of the speaker wire into the jack.Then, release...
Hook the slot in the speaker's bracket onto the wall- Caution • Check the stability of the ceiling or wall Magnavox is not liable for accidents caused by insufficient stability of the ceiling or wall or for improper mounting. ° The speaker may fall due to unstable mounting.
Press A or v to select English, French, or Spanish as the language forVCR on-screen displays and menus. MAGNAVOX Then, press I_. AUTO SET UP To skip this feature and play a tape immediately, insert a tape with its record tab removed.
Read a nd follow the steps below to play a tape. Turn on the TV. Turn on theTV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you connected the System to aTV. Details are an pages 8-11. Insert a tape in the System.
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Before you begin,turn on theTV and set it to the correctVideo tn channel Details are on pages 7-15. Press STANDBY-ON O to turn on the System. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System. Press OPEN/CLOSE ___(to the right of the disc tray on the front of the System) to open the Disc tray.
SUBTITLE Button AUDIOIBAND Button Press to choose a DVD audio Press to select a language for DVD subtitles. Detailsare on page 61. languageor anAudio CD sound mode, Details are on page 66. _ANGLE Button Press to choose FM or AM in Tuner Pressto seea DVD picturefrom a mode.
Detailsare on page Number Buttons In DVD mode, press to select MAGNAVOX Track or Chapter for playback. the +10 button"for items 10 and Far DVD Player features, press above. Details are on page 57. In...
24 Front Panel • • • • •*•• • •oee• • •• •• • Sound Lights -STANDBY-ON Button Each indicator lights according and Light to the sound effect you select Press to turn the power by pressing the SOUND on or off, The red light button on the remote, appears when the power Details are on page 49.
Button (VCR) Press once to stop tape playback"When play is stopped, press to eject the tape. Insert a videotape here. Cassette Compartment MAGNAVOX _ 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO l:?0:0 3 TIMER REC Light This red light glows when the System is set for a timer recording or during a One-Touch Recording.
26 Display Panel ®oO- ..66 , oo I-CU-U'_ Indicates a stereo broad'cast is active. Indicates an AM station Indicates RepeatChapter is active. Indicates an FM station active. CD appears when an Appears when a videotape Audio CD is leaded. is loaded.
TV ANTENNA OUT Jack Use an RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the SPEAKER jacks ANTENNA IN jack on yourTV, Cable Box, or Satellite Connect the supplied Receiver. Details are on pages 8-10. FRONT, CENTER, ANTENNA IN Jack and REAR speakers Connect your antenna or Cable TV/Satellite signal and Subwoofer here.
LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO TV STEREO [ON] Press _ or v to select AUTO SET UR Press I_. MAGNAVOX CHANNEL SET UP II_ AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP AUTO SET UP will flash while the System sets up the available channels.When...
Press _ or v until the channel number you want to 00®® add or delete appears on the screen• MANUAL SET UP CHANN_ PB (CAW) MAGNAVOX 3ADD Press I_ or <1 so ADD or DELETE flashes on the screen. While your choice is flashing, press C-RESET/CLEAR.The...
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M_NUTE AM/PM ®®®0 While the DAY space is flashing, press A or v until the day appears. Then, press I_. MONTH I_h Y YEAR MAGNAVOX HOUR MINUTE AI_PM ..CLOCK While theYEAR space is flashing, press A or v until the year appears.
®,®®0 ®®®0 While select AM or PM. the AM or PM space is flashing, press _ or _ to Your selection will flash on the screen in the AM/PM space. MAGNAVOX CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 03 /EOTHU E003 HOUR MINU_...
32 Language (VCR) Follow the steps below to change the languageof theVCR on-screen displays and menus. PressVCR, then press DISCIMENU. -MENU- I_ TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO TV STEREO [ON] Press _ or v to choose LANGUAGE SELECT, then press I_.
(If you are watching TV, the channel number and the availability of stereo or second audio will also appear.) The current time will also appear on the display panel. CH O2 MAGNAVOX I STOP 5:40 PRE_ 1 Press DISPLAY...
Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the System is inVCR Turn on the'IV. mode. PressVCR so the redVCR light appears on the front of the System. Insert a tape in the System. Turn on the'IV and set it to channel 3 or 4 or the Video In channel.
VCR position. The channel being ® ®,® recorded will appear on theTV screen. ®®®0 Press STOP • to stop the recording• MAGNAVOX Selectthe channelyou want to watch at the TV. Select channel 03, 04, or Video In at theT_.
One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: • Place the System inVCR mode. PressVCR so the redVCR light appears on the front of the System. • Select a recording speed (SP,SLP) with the MODE/SPEED button. •...
Rerecording (Tape Duplication) These instructions show you how to copy vide•tapes.The illustration usestwo MRD500 Systems. OtherVCRs or Camcorders may operate differently. 3. RF coaxial cablefrom the "IV ANTENNA OUT jackof System2 to the TV's ANTENNA IN Jack System 2 (Records tape) 1, Audio cables from red/white AUDIO (DVD/VCR OUT) jacks of...
38 Timer Recording Follow these steps to program the System's VCR to recordTV programs while you're away.Before you begin: • Set up the _ channels at the System. Details are on page 28. _'_" • Set the clock. Details are on pages 30-3 I. •...
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DATE 0_/(_ STARTTtME 07;3 END TIME , ..CHANNEL REC SPEED "" MAGNAVOX Repeat the procedure in step 6 to set the recording's end time. Press _ or v until the channel number appears beside CHANNEL.Then, press I_. • If you are using a standard antenna/Cable TV hookup (as shown on page eight), select the channel of theTV program you want to record.
40 Timer Recording (cont'd) Press A or v to select a recording tape speed. The arrow will appear beside your choice.The selected speed will flash beside REC SPEED.Tape speed details are on page 77. ONE TiME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER DATE 05/04 STARTTIME 07:30...
REPEAT. Tape play will begin immediately.AUTO REPEAT I_ will appear on the TV screen briefly. MAGNAVOX (If you are fast forwarding or rewinding the tape, press C- RESET/CLEAR to remove the menu, then press PLAY I_ to begin tape playback.) The tape will play to the end, rewind, then play again.
While the counter is on the screen, press C-RESET/CLEAR to reset the counter to zero. ®,®®6 ®®®0 I STOP 0:00:00 MAGNAVOX When you later want to return to this point on the tape, press DISPLAY so you can see the counter (while tape play is stopped).
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. PressVCR, then press SEARCH MODE until theTIME SEARCH screen appears. TIME SEARCH Within 30 seconds, press _ or v until your desired length of time appears.
• Before you begin, pressVCR so the redVCR light appears on the front of the System. Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LPISLP) During tape playback, press and release FF I=_ REW -441. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. To return to playback, press PLAY I_.
46 Automatic Operation Features The following tape features are available inVCR mode. PressVCR so the redVCR light is on, if necessary. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the System, the power will come on. If the tape's record tab is missing, playback will begin. If a timer recording is set and the TIMER REC light is flashing,the power will not come on automatically when you insert a tape with the record tab intact.
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Your S ystem can play tapes recorded in Hi-Fi (high fidelity) stereo, which produces a crisp, clear sound from the left and right audio channels.Your System also can play tapes recorded in a second audio (usually,that means your program is recorded in a second language). Of course, your System will play tapes recorded in monaural (single- source) sound as well.
®®®0 LANGUAGE SELECT 1_ AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] 00®® Press _ or v to select HIFI. ON will appear beside HIFI. MAGNAVOX AUDIO OUT HIFI [ON] MONO Press DISC/MENU to remove the menu, Programs are recorded in both Hi- Fi stereo sound and in monaural sound.
Digital Sound, Surround Sound lo_ooto • OO.eOBIOO_OQO,O,_OOOOOtt • eO,Q_OtO_ • ,O,,_OO,O,,OOOOOOeO_*, • eOO_O_,OtOtt I• _O_,,mJ_OO_OOOOtO_O_ ..Digital Sound Digital Sound lets you enjoy special sound effects that have preset _f(_)_ equalizer settings, providingthe best music reproduction.The default setting of the System is OPTIMAL. Press SOUND repeatedly to select OPTIMAL,...
SETUP screen will appear. Press I_ to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, then press OK. This menu will appear. MAGNAVOX _yEn _E_U E_ Press I_ to select [] (AUDIO) at the top of the menu, then press OK.
®®®0 Press _ or v to select CENTER or SURROUND (for the REAR speakers), then press OK. MAGNAVOX IMmM Press .i. or v to select a delay time in milliseconds, then press OK. The default setting for the CENTER Delay time is 0 rns.The default setting for the SURROUND (REAR)
Press I_ to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, ®® then press OK. This menu will appear. ®®,GO ®®® MAGNAVOX Press I_ to select [] (AUDIO) at the top of the menu, then press OK. []m[]ml[ •...
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_hTE_ ®®®O _UB_A O®O® Press OK to stop the test. MAGNAVOX Press _ or v to select the speaker for which you want to adjust the volume, then press OK. You will hear the test sound from that speaker. Press _' or _ to adjust the volume of the selected _W speaker, then press OK.
54 DVD Disc Menus DVDs contain menus that describe the contents of the DVD or allow you to customize DVD playback.For example,the menu may offer choicesfor subtitle languages, s pecial features, or scene selection.To use the DVD Disc menu and select playbackfeatures, follow these steps. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.
Audio CD. • During MP3 playback,you can search at only eight rJmes the normal speed.An _ 8 or _ 8 will appear briefly on the MAGNAVOX Example: Playing a DVD reverse at twice the normal playing speed,...
56 Title/Chapter Playback, Time Playback eo+,lo • ,++lt • oeooeooooee*o eoee+ • _e • o++++*e.o.+oo+, e• • • • • +e *eoee.*o+ • 1+ • ee oeteltlee* • +eelooeoee • o*t • • Title/Chapter Playback With a DVD in the System, press DVD. During DVD playback+press SEARCH MODE until CH (for Chapter) or T-F (for Title) appearson the'iV screen.The number of available Titles or Chapters will appearat the right...
Number 6. If you enter aTrack number that is not available on the Disc, playbackwill not begin (or the currentTrack will continue to play). Using SEARCH MODE MAGNAVOX Press SEARCH MODE so theTrack Search display (TR) appears.Within 30 seconds, press the Number...
Paused and Step-by-Step Playback Press DVD to make sure the System is in DVD mode. During Disc playback, press PAUSE I I. Play will pause and the sound will be muted. When playing a DVD, press PAUSE I I repeatedly see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time.
Repeat Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. During DVD or Audio CD playback, press REPEAT until the repeat mode you want appears on the TV. On a DVD, select Chapter, Title, or Off. On an Audio CD, select TRACK, ALL (all Tracks on the Disc), or OFE Selecting a new Track, Chapter, or Title will cancel repeat ®®®G...
Disc reaches the point you want to remember, press OK. TheTide number and elapsed playing MAGNAVOX time (DVD) orTrack number and its elapsed playing time (Audio CD) will appear. The Markers will disappear after 30 seconds. Or, press SEARCH MODE again to remove them.
Subtitles, Camera Angles Subtitles You can select a languagefor DVD subtitles during playback.Youcan select only languagesthat are availableon the DVD. Press DVD. During playback, press SUBTITLE to select a subtitle language.The number of available languagesappears at the right of the subtide display. In the example below, six languages are available ( /6).After a few seconds, the subtitles will appear.
Slow Motion Press PAUSE I I during DVD playback. Press FF _ or REW 414. Slow motion playback will begin.PressFFI_ or REW _ repeatedly during slow motion playback to playthe DVD forward or backward at 1/16,1/8, or 1/2 the normal speed. Example;...
Programs You may determine the order in which Audio CD Track_ will play.You also can program MP3 or JPEGfiles to play in a special order, including those on a Picture CD.To set a Program, follow these steps. Press DVD 1o make sure the System is in DVD mode. While play is stopped, press MODE/SPEED.
Press I_ to select _ (the lock), then press OK. The first time you set a password, this menu will appear. 0000 @00® 9mmmll DO00 MAGNAVOX Press the Number buttons to enter a four-digit password.The password will appear on the screen.Write down so you don't forget it. Press OK,You are finishe!! Go to step 7.
Parental Levels 65 Follow these steps to set the rating level for your DVDs. DVDs whose ratings exceed the level you set will not play. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will be on. Press STOP [] to stop Disc playback if necessary.
66 Audio Language, Stereo Sound Audio Language You can selecta language f or DVDs during playback if multiple languages are available. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appearon the front of the System. During DVD playback, press AUDIO/BAND repeatedly...
System, the File List will appear on the "IV screen. Press A or v to select a Folder, MP3 Track, or JPEG MAGNAVOX File. If you select a Folder, press OK. TheTracks or Files within that Folder will appear. Press • or • to select the Track or File you want.
Track (MP3 only) will appear. MP3 example Or, the following may appear to indicate Repeat play. T:The currentTrack is playing repeatedly. G:Tracks in the current Folder (Group) are playing repeatedly. A:AII Tracks are playing repeatedly. MAGNAVOX Press DISPLAY again to remove the display.
• If you selected TVASPECT, press A or v to select a setting, then press OK. MAGNAVOX Choose 4:3 LETTER BOX if you want to see the entire, widened picture with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.This looks like the picture you see when watching...
70 Language Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. _/Vhile playback is stopped, press SETUPIPROG. QUICK SETUP screen will appear. Press I_ to select CUSTOM at the top of the menu, then press OK, This menu will appear.
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Press A or v to select a language, then press OK. The language list continues on multiple screens. Press A or _lr to move to the other screens if necessary to find your language. • If you select OTHER for AUDIO, SUBTITLE, or DISC MENU, press four Number buttons to enter code for the language you desire.
DOWN SAMPLING, then follow step 6 accordingly. Select 5.1 CH when you want to balance the System's MAGNAVOX speakers or adjust the DelayTimes. Detailsare on pages 50-53. • If you selected DRC, press OK repeatedly to turn Dynamic Range Control (DRC) On or Off.
Disc. L_ Layer 0 is playing Ll:Layerlisplayio, • Current Kapent setting,if active G, C: Chapter repeat GT: Title repeat AC_B: A-B repeat MAGNAVOX Press DISPLAY repeatedly or press RETURN remove the display. Audio CD Display Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD...
Level icon shows in the top left corner of the TV screen. Within 10 seconds, press OK repeatedly to choose ON or OFF. ON brightens the dark parts of the picture. OFF shows the original picture as recorded. ®®®0 ®®®0 MAGNAVOX...
Press TUNER to select Tuner mode. The red TUNER light will appear on the front of the System.The current radio frequency (station number) will appear on the display panel. PressAUDIOIBAND to select FM •rAM. Press _1 or I_ to select a preset radio station. You also can select a preset radio station by pressing the Number but_0ns.The...
PressTUNER to selectTuner mode. The redTUNER light will appearon the front of the System. Press and hold SETUP/PROG until AUTO appears on the System's display panel, then release SETUP/PROG. The System will start scanning for stations. FM stations will be set first, followed by AM stations.The System will store the first 40 stations found.When programming is finished, the last preset station will be tuned.
Glossary, Specifications • Oeeteoe.oeeeeQeoetee,eetool • oe,toeeoeeeeeeeeoe •el ,eleeeoe,ele• o• • •o,_e,•, •e • • *eeoeeeeQt,,e,, e• ••eeeoeooeee Glossary AUDIO INIOUT Jacks: jacks that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT).These jacks are red (right) and white (left). Automatic Channel Setup;...
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Helpful Hints (cont'd) There is no sound or sound is poor. • Connect the audio cables firmly. Hake sure the cables are connected to theAUDIO IN jacks on the'iV or Stereo. Details are on pages 11-14. • Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on page 72. •...
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80 Helpful Hints (cont'd) o*eoeeto • • • • • •• •e ••• •e• •eoteeeeite• • • • • • •••••eeo•o• ••• eeeeeeeeeIet • •••••••••••••••••e••••eeee•..eee•••e•• •. o.o• Power Failure • VCR timer recordings, clock setting, language selection, and channel setup may be lost if the power fails. See pages 28-32 to set up the channels, clock, and language again.
Helpful Hints (cont'd) You cannot insert a video cassette. • Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you. • Make sure a tape isn't already in theVCR by pressing STOPIEJECT HA__on the front of the System. •...
Magnavox. Magnavox is not liable under any circumstancesfor any • reception problems caused by signal conditions or direct, indirect, special,incidental or consequential cable or antenna systemsoutside the unit.