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1) Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet. 2) Make the basic connection as illustrated below. DIGITAL VIDEO DISC RECORDER & VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER rear of this unit WITH DIGITAL TUNER ZV457MG9 DVD/VCR AUDIO-OUT "-_VHF/UHF ..[I ' antenna ..
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You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a month in You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure •...
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Model No.: The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet. You should record and retain those numbers for future reference. Serial No.: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIREOR ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral...
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Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. remote control (NB559UD) with batteries (AAAx2) • Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting from an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug. • Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit. •...
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PRECAUTIONS ........INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING ..... FEATURES ........BEFORE RECORDING ......Symbols Used in this Owner's Manual ....Make Recording Compatible ...... FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ......Setting for Auto Chapter ......Front Panel ........Recording the DTV Closed Caption ....Rear Panel ........
This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Quick search for what you want to watch: This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which...
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23 22 21 2019 18 17 16 13 12 11 10 9 8"7 (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape. 14. CHANNEL • / • buttons (DVDNCR) 1. Cassette compartment (VCR) Insert a cassette tape here.
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OVERVIEW FUNCTIONAL Install the batteries (AAAx2) matching the polarity Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: indicated inside battery compartment of the remote • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control. control and the infrared sensor window on the unit.
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1. DISPLAY button (DVDNCR) 20.CLEAR button (DVDNCR) DVD mode: • Press to display the display menu on or off. 2. DTV/TV button (DVD/VCR) • Press to clear the password once entered or to can- • Press to switch between digital TV (DTV) mode and cel the programming for CD or to clear the selected...
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FUNC'IIIIIi°IONALOVERVIEW j rJw i_ .......... _;ao VCR_,,,,,,,,,,4 i_O 0"0 0"0 I uu. uu. uO Appears when the timer DVD : Appears when this unit is in DVD output mode. programming or OTR has : Appears in the afternoon been set or is proceeding. : Appears when the timer with the clock display.
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If your TV has antenna in jack only, it is still possible to connect this unit to your W by using a commercially available stereo audio/video RF modulator. In this case, follow the instructions below. I) Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2) Make the connection as illustrated below.
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RCA audio cable RCA video cable AUDIO OUT (DVD/VCR) VIDEO OUT analog audio good picture better picture RCA audio cable S-video cable component video cable ... AUDIO _VlDEO S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT AUDIO OUT (DVD) VIDEO OUTPUT _:UlI: To set progressive scan mode, refer to page 90 •...
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• When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the manual accompanying external devices for more information. F_rB._ stereo system Dolby Digital decoder digital audio coaxial input jack analog audio input jacks digital audio coaxial cable RCA audio cable AUDIO OUT...
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Refer to your TV's user manual for details. • If more than 10 minutes have passed since you have turned on the unit, you may see the MAGNAVOX screen saver instead of"lnitial Setup" menu. MAGNAVOX screen saver: Admiral Panasonic...
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BEFORE YOU START This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, or the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suit your preference. The on-screen display changes in the following...
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BEFOBE YOU START Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use 1.General Setting: [A / V] to select a menu and press [OK] to display the To go to general setting menu. menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions 2.Timer Programming: of the unit.
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You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Viewing Channel on Your TV" on Follow the procedure in "Finding page 21 to display the "Initial Setup" menu. Use [A / V] to select your desired language, then press [OK].
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CHANNILS WING You may want to add or delete TV channels if your Press [DTV/TV] to select the mode channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. (DTV or TV) to/from which you want Adding channel is only available for the analog TV to add/delete channels•...
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CHANNEL SETTING ID][dif:_m £,% Select the channel number to add or Select the channel number to delete• delete• • Only the major channel is displayed in "Manual Channel Preset" menu. (The channel number • Use [CHANNEL _/--] to cycle through only displayed in the parenthesis...
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Set the clock before you try the timer programming. If a PBS (public broadcasting station) is available in your area, follow "Auto Clock Setting" below. If not, follow "Manual Clock Setting" on page 31. This unit can set the time and date automatically referring to a PBS station.
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5 IT T II G T I E C LO C H When "Daylight Saving Time" is "ON", the unit clock will automatically adjust the time in order to fit the daylight select "General Setting", then press saving time. Press [SETUP] and use [A /V] to [OK].
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<Digital TV Channels> Enter the major and minor channel number with [the Number buttons] to select a channel you want to watch. For 1-digit number You can easily switch the analog TV (NTSC) and digital e.g.) 2-2 ch: (ATSC) with the remote control.
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TUNER S ET"IIIIIF INQ5 select "General Setting", then press Press [SETUP] and use [A / T] to [OK]. "General Setting" menu will appear. Use [A / V] to select "Channel", then press [OK]. "Channel"menu will appear. Use [A / V] to select "TV Audio Select", then press [OK].
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TUNER S "IIII[INQ5 Digital TV can also change the style of its closed caption such as font, color or size, etc. select "General Setting", then press Press [SETUP] and use [li / T] to [OK]. "General Setting" menu will appear. Use [ll / V] to select "Display", then press [OK].
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Before you make a recording, read the following information. This unit can record to DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW and You can select a recording mode among 6 options, DVD-R. the recording time will depend on the recording mode DVD+R/DVD-R can only be recorded to once.
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Follow the steps to record TV programs. Press [DVD] first. Insert a recordable disc (refer to page 25 on how to insert a disc)• Make sure the disc is compatible with this unit. (Refer to page 38 for the list of compatible discs.) •...
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You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs Guide to Timer Programming Display within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure • Set the clock before setting a timer programming. •...
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IIIIIi MER R ECORDING [ • ] Analog TV For channel number 2-6 press, press [1_] or to decide the channels. For other channels (7-69), the channel will be decided as soon as you enter the channel number. Analog CATV For channel number 1-12 press, press [1_] or [ •...
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You can overwrite the existing title from the selected You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. position. 1) Press [STANDBY-ON 1) Follow the steps 1, 2 and 4 on the left. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. 2) Use [A /V] to select "Play", then press [OK].
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OV£RWRI"[IIQ UNNEC SARY'IIIII L£ When you overwrite on the unnecessary title, there were various circumstances such as follows. Please note that following cases only describe the overwriting without any recording mode discrepancy. To avoid accidental deletion please check if there is no important title after the overwriting point.
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Connect the external device properly to the unit by using input jacks either L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). When connecting an external device of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). Use S-video or the RCA audio/video cables for this connection.
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You can copy contents in a DVD to a cassette tape, or do Preparing for dubbing (cassette tape to DVD): vice versa. This function is available only when the contents • Insert a cassette tape to be dubbed. are not copy-protected. (Before you start, refer to page 38 •...
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To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from "Disc Edit" menu. Press [SETUP]. Use [A / v] to select "Disc Edit", then press [OK]. Use [A /V] to select "Disc Protect OFF _ ON", then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD+RW SETUP [OK].
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select "General Setting", then press You can finalize discs automatically using this function. Press [SETUP] and use [A / T] to You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing [OK]. all timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. "General Setting"...
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Before you play back DVD, read the following information. This unit is compatible to play back the following discs. The following discs will not play back on this unit. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the •...
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II£ORMATIOI Ol ILRYIRCR You can select images or information on the menu The contents of DVD are generally divided into titles. screen by activating the PBC (playback control) function Titles may be further subdivided into chapters. of the video CD. This unit conforms to ver.l.1 and ver.
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BASIC PLAYBACK If you want to see disc information, press [_ql] when the first page of the title list is displayed or press [ • ] when the first title is selected but not when "Play", "Edit" or "Overwrite" is highlighted. e.g.) DVD+RW e.g.) DVD+R ii ¸...
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BASIC PLAYBACK 1)During playback, press [PAUSE I I]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. DVD or video CD with PBC function may contain a title list, which describes the contents of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the available functions in the disc.
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C AL PLAYBACK 1) During playback, press [PAUSE I I]. 1)During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. 2) Press [1_] repeatedly. 2) Use [_1/I_] to select _, then press [OK] within Playback will advance one frame (or step) at a time second or wait for 1 second to display the selection when you press [1_] with the sound muted.
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C AL BLAYBACK You can play back a disc randomly instead of playing You can program the disc to play back in your desired order. back in the original order. 1 )Press [SETUP]. 1) Press [SETUP]. 2) Use [A /V] to select "CD Playback Mode"...
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SEARCH 1 )During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [_1 / I_] to select _, then press [OK]. e.g.) DVD-video e.g.) audio CD The number next to _ will be highlighted. To move to the number next to _, press [1_]. When time search is not available, and time counter...
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S£LEC"[IIQ THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AID VIDEO Some DVD-video have scenes shot from 2 or more angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your the disc contains multi-angle scenes. existing 2 channel stereo system.
You can edit discs for the following items. Be sure that Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this once you edit titles, they will not remain as original. list and easily edit the titles as you prefer.
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You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Use [A /I'] to select "Edit", then Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot _ress [OK]. brought back to the disc. For DVD+RW/DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list is deleted, the available disc space to record on...
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The following table is the contents which you can set and the default setting. Refer to the following table for useful operation. 1.1= L_'I' | |,_+4 | | _.-iiuj._, | | | w _.! q| t-iL° L+.I r o L,| | q t".°J | |'_--I | | '_ Playback...
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L ST OF TT NGS Display CC Style Font Color Set the font color of the displayed caption. White Pages 87-89 pages 36-37 Y iiw Edge Type Set edge type of the displayed caption. Edge Color T_#h',_ Setedge colorof thedisplayed caption. Back -_c-_-_Sp-_c-.-,_ ..
I Press [STOP II] if you are playing backa disc. select "General Setting", then press OPEN/CLOSE Press [SETUP] and use [A / V] to [OK]. "General Setting" menu will appear. press [OK]. PQRS WXYZ Use [A / V] to select "Playback", then SPACE CLEAR...
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Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback Ocl_ will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will !;iii_ii[[[[_a4 require you to enter a password before the disc will :)Ut i iBiiiiJiiiiUil playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate...
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_1Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) If "Other" is selected for [] to _ press 4-digit code using [the Number buttons]. Use [A / V] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Stream Your setting will be activated. • When you finish entering the code, press [OK].
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I Press [STOP II] if you are playing backa disc. select "General Setting", then press Press [SETUP] and use [A / V] to [OK]• press [OK]. Use [A / V] to select "Display", then Use [A / V] to select a desired item, then press [OK].
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MPAA Rating Set the front panel display brightness. TV Rating Use [A I V] to select a setting, then press [OK]. Canadian French Rating Canadian English Rating You can set the viewing limitation according to MPAA rating (US movie ratings), TV Rating (US TV program You can choose one from "Auto", "Bright"...
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Canadian English Rating] Downloadable Rating Rating Category Set the rating system via digital broadcasting, or clear the Adult audience only higher downloaded ratings. Unsuitable for ages under If the broadcasting signal does not have the downloadable rating information, the message below Parental guidance suggested...
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This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set progressive scan mode to "ON". 1) Use [A/V] to select "ON", then press [OK].
Reset the setting to default. select "General Setting", then press Press [SETUP] and use [A / V] to [OK]. "General Setting" menu will appear. Use [A / V] to select "Reset All", then press [OK]. Select "Yes" using [A / V], then press [OK].
VCR £UNC"[lONS An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC O] on the remote control. recording you make. You may skip to a specific marked point by following the steps below.
VCl FUIC'I'IOI5 Press [VCR] first• This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you ;;;j wish to skip in order to reach the point. Fast forward: When the unit is in stop mode, press I_l_] to fast forward Press [VCR] first•...
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Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. The power does not turn on. •...
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"IIIIIi°IOUBL HOOTI NQ There is no picture. • If the main menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN] to exit. • Check if the progressive scan mode is set correctly according to your TV (page 90). Picture noise appears. •...
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"IIIIIi°IOUBL HOOTI NQ There is no picture. • If you connect the cable to S-VIDEO OUT/COMPONENT VIDEO OUT I HDMI OUTjack, connect it to AUDIO/VIDEO OUTjack instead. Picture noise appears. • Head cleaning for VCR may be necessary. Refer to "Auto head cleaning" (page 5).
"IIIIIi°IOUBL HOOTI NQ Disc Error • Insert the standardized disc which bear • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • The disc is upside down. --Pleaseeject the disc.-- the marks on page 55. • Insert the disc with the labeled side Playback featuremay...
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Analo 9 Audio PBC (playback control) (video CD only) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. This function enables you to play back interactive Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical software using a menu screen. See also "Video CD".
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VCR video heads Four heads 120V AC +/-10%, 60Hz +/-5% Power requirements Power consumption 30W (standby: 3.3W) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 17.2 x 4.0 x 10.3 inches (435 x 99.5 x 260mm) Weight 9.5 Ibs. ( 4.3kg ) 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Operating temperature...
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Cuando usted encienda este aparato por primera necesita seguir estos pasos. Presione [OPEN/CLOSE j] Presione [DVD]. para abrir la bandeja de discos e insertar su disco Presione [STANDBY-ON con el rbtulo aupntando Encienda el televisor. Seleccione la entrada hacia arriba. Presione de nuevo la cual est._ conectado el aparato.
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Usted puede programar el equipo para que grabe hasta 12 Presione [TIMER]• programas, con un mes de anticipaci6n. Tambi_n disponibles grabaciones de programas diarias o semanales. Antes de grabar, aseg_rese de que • Antes de establecer una programaci6n del temporizador Utilice [A /V] para seleccionar "Prog.
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MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.