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Magnavox MRD500VR Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 11:30 AM ’ WNER ANUAL MRD500VR Digital Video Disc Player Video Cassette Recorder AM/FM Radio Tuner AGNAVOX REPRESENTATIVES ARE READY TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR NEW PRODUCT E WANT YOU TO START ENJOYING YOUR NEW PRODUCT RIGHT AWAY...
  • Page 2 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of own- ing a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.

  • Page 3: Safety And General Information 3

    Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 2003 Magnavox. All rights reserved. Page 3 Safety and General Information 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:50 AM 4 Table of Contents General Information Safety and General Information ....3 Table of Contents ......4 Introduction .

  • Page 5: Introduction 5

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:50 AM Welcome! This System combines a Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player, a Hi-Fi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR), and an AM/FM Radio Tuner into one unit, letting you play DVDs,Audio Compact Discs (Audio CDs), and Video Cassettes on one piece of equipment.

  • Page 6: Playable Discs And Video Cassettes

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 6 Playable Discs and Video Cassettes Playable Discs The DVD Player will play Digital Video Discs (DVDs);Audio Compact Discs (CDs); Video CDs; finalized Digital Video Discs Rewritable (DVD+RW); and finalized Compact Discs Rewritable (CD-RW) and Compact Discs Recordable (CD-R), including Picture CDs.

  • Page 7: Hookups 7

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Determining the best possible connection... Your hookup will be determined by your existing equipment, especially your TV.These guidelines describe which options have the best picture (video) and sound (audio) quality.You will not use all the jacks on the System. If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In, RF In, or 75 ohm, use the System’s TV ANTENNA OUT jack to connect to the TV.
  • Page 8 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 8 Hookups (cont’d) Simplest connection using only the supplied black RF coaxial cable This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. ANTENNA IN RF IN Disconnect the antenna or Cable TV signal from your TV and connect it to the TV ANTENNA IN jack on the System.
  • Page 9 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the System and to a TV This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. ANTENNA IN RF IN Connect a Cable TV or Satellite signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver. Use an RF coaxial cable to connect the OUT Jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack.
  • Page 10 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 10 Hookups (cont’d) System to Cable Box/Satellite Receiver and TV This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. ANTENNA IN RF IN Connect the Cable TV or Satellite signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack. Connect an RF coaxial cable to the System’s TV ANTENNA OUT jack and to the IN jack on the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.
  • Page 11 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Connecting the System to a TV that has Audio and Video In jacks This connection will let you use the features of both the VCR and the DVD Player. VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN...
  • Page 12 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 12 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting the System to a TV that has Component Video In jacks Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA 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.
  • Page 13 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Connecting the System to a TV that has an S-Video In jack S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RIGHT AUDIO IN LEFT AUDIO IN Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA 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.
  • Page 14 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 14 Hookups (cont’d) Connecting the System to a TV and a Stereo VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack. Connect the red/white audio cables to the System’s red/white AUDIO (DVD/VCR OUT) jacks and to the Stereo’s red/white AUDIO IN jacks.
  • Page 15 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Connecting the System to a TV and a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo VIDEO IN yellow Video Cable VIDEO IN Connect the antenna or Cable TV signal to the System’s TV ANTENNA IN jack. Connect a coaxial digital audio cable (not supplied) to the System’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack and to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN jack on the Stereo.

  • Page 16: Antenna Connections

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 16 Antenna Connections AM Antenna Fix the antenna holder as shown. Connect the supplied AM antenna to the AM jack, then position it to receive the clearest sound. TV ANTENNA COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO OUT DVD/ Pb/Cb Pr/Cr (75Ω)

  • Page 17: Speaker Setup 17

    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 the tab.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Setup

    Hook the slot in the speaker’s bracket onto the wall- mounted screw. 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.

  • Page 19: First-Time Setup 19

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Before turning on your System, make sure batteries are in the remote control and the TV and System are connected correctly. You cannot program TV channels at the System if you are using a Cable Box or a Satellite Receiver.You will change channels at the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 20: Video Cassette Playback

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 20 Video Cassette Playback Read and follow the steps below to play a tape. Turn on the TV. Set it to channel 3 or 4 or its AUDIO/VIDEO IN channel. This depends on how you connected the System to a TV. Details are on pages 8-11. With the System’s power off, insert a tape in the cassette compartment.

  • Page 21: Disc Playback 21

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Before you begin, turn on the TV and set it to the correct Video In channel. Details are on pages 7-15. Press STANDBY-ON y y to turn on the System. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System.

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 22 Remote Control AUDIO/BAND Button Press to choose a DVD audio language or an Audio CD sound mode. Details are on page 66. Press to choose FM or AM in Tuner mode. Details are on page 75. SETUP/PROG Button Press while play is stopped to access the DVD Player’s Setup menu.
  • Page 23 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM TIMER SET Button Press to set a timer recording. Details are on pages 38-40. REC (record) I Button Press to start a VCR recording. Details are on page 34. SKIP j/CH p and SKIP i/CH o Buttons In DVD mode, press to skip Chapters or Tracks.

  • Page 24: Front Panel

    OPEN/CLOSE A Button (DVD) Press to open or close the Disc tray. Disc Tray Insert a Disc here. DVD/VCR/RECEIVER MRD500VR PROGRESSIVE SCAN STANDBY-ON SOURCE TUNER STOP Page 24 4 HEAD HI-FI STEREO OPEN/ ONE TOUCH RECORDING • LONG PLAY...
  • Page 25 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM MRD500VR DVD/VCR/RECEIVER PROGRESSIVE SCAN STANDBY-ON SOURCE TUNER STOP TIMER REC Light This red light glows when the System is set for a timer recording or during a One-Touch Recording. It flashes if a timer recording is set but no tape is in the System.

  • Page 26: Display Panel

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 26 Display Panel DVD/VCR/RECEIVER MRD500VR PROGRESSIVE SCAN STANDBY-ON SOURCE TUNER STOP Indicates a stereo broadcast Indicates an AM station Indicates an FM station Appears when a videotape is loaded. Appears during repeat play. Appears during A-B Repeat play.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel 27

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM TV ANTENNA OUT Jack Use an RF coaxial cable to connect this jack to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV, Cable Box, or Satellite Receiver. Details are on pages 8-10. TV ANTENNA IN Jack Connect your antenna or Cable TV/Satellite signal here.

  • Page 28: Channel Setup

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 28 Channel Setup Although your System may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you can set up the channels again. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so the main menu appears.

  • Page 29: Channel Setup

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Adding/Deleting Channels You may want to add or delete TV channels if your channel lineup changes or if you no longer watch some channels. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU so the main menu appears. Press o or p to select CHANNEL SET UP, then press B.

  • Page 30: Clock (Vcr)

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 30 Clock (VCR) Follow these steps to set the VCR clock. Make sure: The System is on and in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. Press DISC/MENU. If the clock has never been set, the CLOCK SET menu will appear.

  • Page 31: Clock (Vcr)

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM While the HOUR space is flashing, press o or p until the hour appears. Then, press B. While the MINUTE space is flashing, press o or p until the minute appears. Then, press B. While the AM or PM space is flashing, press o or p to select AM or PM.

  • Page 32: Language (Vcr)

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 32 Language (VCR) Follow the steps below to change the language of the VCR on-screen displays and menus. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. Press o or p to choose LANGUAGE SELECT, then press B. Press o or p to choose ENGLISH, FRANCAIS (French), or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).

  • Page 33: Vcr Status Displays 33

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM You may access status displays by pressing DISPLAY on the remote.The displays may include the current time, channel, and other information. Press DISPLAY. The COUNT display will appear for five seconds. After five seconds, only the real-time tape counter will appear.This counter shows you the elapsed playing time of the tape (from the point at which the counter was set to zero).The counter display will also appear on the System’s...

  • Page 34: Videotape Recording

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 34 Videotape Recording Read and follow the steps below to record a television program onto a videotape. Before you begin, make sure the System is in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System.

  • Page 35: Recording One Channel/Watching Another 35

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Recording One Channel/Watching Another 35 Press VCR, then press REC I to record the current TV channel. Details are on page 34. Press VCR/TV once to put the System in TV position. Use the TV remote control to select the channel you want to watch at the TV.

  • Page 36: One-Touch Recording

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 36 One-Touch Recording One-Touch Recording (OTR) lets you set a timed recording 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin: Place the System in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. Select a recording speed (SP, SLP) with the MODE/SPEED button.

  • Page 37: Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 37

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM These instructions show you how to copy videotapes.The illustration uses two MRD500 Systems. Other VCRs or Camcorders may operate differently. 1. Audio cables from red/white AUDIO (DVD/VCR OUT) jacks of System 1 to AUDIO (VCR IN) jacks of System 2 2.

  • Page 38: Timer Recording

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 38 Timer Recording Follow these steps to program the System’s VCR to record TV programs while you’re away. Before you begin: Set up the TV channels at the System. Details are on page 28. Set the clock. Details are on pages 30-31. Put a tape in the cassette compartment.

  • Page 39: Helpful Hints

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Press o or p until the month appears beside DATE. Then, press B. Next, press o or p until the day appears.Then, press B. The day of the week will appear. You cannot record more than one year in advance. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE...
  • Page 40 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 40 Timer Recording (cont’d) Press o or p 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 1 DATE 05 / 04 TUE...

  • Page 41: Dvd To Videotape Duplication 41

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 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 42: Repeat Play

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 42 Repeat Play Follow the steps below to play a videotape repeatedly. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. - M E N U - TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF] CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT AUDIO OUT TV STEREO [ON] Press o or p to select AUTO REPEAT.

  • Page 43: Tape Counter 43

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Follow the steps below to reset the VCR’s real-time tape counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Press VCR, then play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later. Press STOP C to stop the tape.

  • Page 44: Time Search, Index Search

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 44 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. Press VCR, then press SEARCH MODE until the TIME SEARCH screen appears.

  • Page 45: Special Effects Playback 45

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Before you begin, press VCR so the red VCR light appears on the front of the System. Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release FF g or REW h. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin.

  • Page 46: Automatic Operation Features

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 46 Automatic Operation Features The following tape features are available in VCR mode. Press VCR so the red VCR 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.

  • Page 47: Multi-Channel Television Sound 47

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Your System 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.

  • Page 48: Hi-Fi Stereo

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 48 Hi-Fi Stereo Multi-Channel Television Sound system broadcasts are recorded in Hi-Fi stereo.To play in Hi-Fi stereo the tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, follow these steps. Press VCR, then press DISC/MENU. - M E N U - TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT [OFF]...

  • Page 49: Digital Sound, Surround Sound 49

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Digital Sound Digital Sound lets you enjoy special sound effects that have preset equalizer settings, providing the best music reproduction.The default setting of the System is OPTIMAL. Press SOUND repeatedly to select OPTIMAL, CLASSIC, POP, or JAZZ. The selected Digital Sound light will appear on the front of the System.

  • Page 50: Delaytime

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 50 Delay Time Set the delay time for the Center and Rear (Surround) speakers to suit your listening position. If you usually sit closer to the Center speaker than the Front speakers, increase the Center delay time to improve the Surround Sound effect.

  • Page 51: Delaytime

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Press p to select 5.1CH, then press OK. AUDIO 5.1CH DELAY TIME BALANCE DELAY TIME will be selected. Press OK. AUDIO DELAY TIME CENTER SURROUND Press o or p to select CENTER or SURROUND (for the REAR speakers), then press OK. AUDIO CENTER Press o or p to select a delay time in milliseconds,...

  • Page 52: Speaker Balance

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 52 Speaker Balance You can test the volume balance of each speaker with this procedure. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. Press STOP C to stop Disc play if necessary.
  • Page 53 E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM Press p to select BALANCE, then press OK. AUDIO BALANCE TEST FRONT(L) CENTER FRONT(R) SUB WOOFER SURROUND(R) 0dB SURROUND(L) TEST will be selected. Press OK. The test sound will come from each speaker (in the order indicated in the menu) so you can check the volume of each speaker.

  • Page 54: Dvd Disc Menus

    E9000(P01-54).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:51 AM 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 choices for subtitle languages, special features, or scene selection.To use the DVD Disc menu and select playback features, follow these steps.

  • Page 55: Fast Forward/Reverse Search 55

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. During playback, press FF g or REW h. Use FF g for a forward search. Press REW h for a reverse search.

  • Page 56: Title/Chapter Playback,Time Playback

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 56 Title/Chapter Playback,Time Playback Title/Chapter Playback With a DVD in the System, press DVD. During DVD playback, press SEARCH MODE until CH (for Chapter) or TT (for Title) appears on the TV screen.The number of available Titles or Chapters will appear at the right ( /4, for example).

  • Page 57: Track Playback 57

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM There are three ways to play an Audio CD at a specific Track: Use the Number buttons, the SEARCH MODE button, or SKIP i /CH o and SKIP j /CH p. Before you begin, press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System.

  • Page 58: Paused And Step-By-Step Playback, Resume

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 58 Paused and Step-by-Step Playback, Resume Paused and Step-by-Step Playback Press DVD to make sure the System is in DVD mode. During Disc playback, press PAUSE k. Play will pause and the sound will be muted. When playing a DVD, press PAUSE k repeatedly to see the picture advance one frame (or step) at a time.

  • Page 59: Repeat, A-B Repeat 59

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 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 OFF.

  • Page 60: Markers

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 60 Markers Use Markers to remember your favorite places on an Audio CD or DVD.To set the Markers, follow these steps. Before you begin, place the System in DVD mode. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System. Play the Disc to within 30 seconds prior to the point at which you want to set the Marker.

  • Page 61: Subtitles, Camera Angles 61

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Subtitles You can select a language for DVD subtitles during playback.You can select only languages that are available on the DVD. Press DVD. During playback, press SUBTITLE to select a subtitle language. The number of available languages appears at the right of the subtitle display.

  • Page 62: Slow Motion, Zoom

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 62 Slow Motion, Zoom Slow Motion Press PAUSE F during DVD playback. Press FF D or REW h. Slow motion playback will begin. Press FF D or REW h repeatedly during slow motion playback to play the DVD forward or backward at 1/16, 1/8, or 1/2 the normal speed.

  • Page 63: Programs, Random Play 63

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Programs You may determine the order in which Audio CD Tracks will play.You also can program MP3 or JPEG files to play in a special order, including those on a Picture CD.To set a Program, follow these steps. Press DVD to make sure the System is in DVD mode.

  • Page 64: Parental Controls Password

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 64 Parental Controls Password Parental Controls prevents viewing of DVDs that exceed your rating limits.This feature will not limit viewing if the DVD is not rated or coded. Check your DVDs and settings before letting children access the System.

  • Page 65: Parental Levels 65

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 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 C to stop Disc playback if necessary.

  • Page 66: Audio Language, Stereo Sound

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 66 Audio Language, Stereo Sound Audio Language You can select a language for DVDs during playback if multiple languages are available. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode. The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. During DVD playback, press AUDIO/BAND repeatedly to choose one of the available languages.

  • Page 67: Mp3/Jpeg/Picture Cd Playback 67

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM The DVD Player will play MP3 or JPEG files that you record and finalize on a CD-RW (Compact Disc-Rewritable) or CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable). These Discs may contain pictures in a JPEG format or audio Tracks in an MP3 format.

  • Page 68: Mp3/Jpeg/Picture Cd Displays

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 68 MP3/JPEG/Picture CD Displays You can review MP3, JPEG, and Picture CD information during playback. Before you begin, make sure the System is in DVD mode. Press DVD so the red DVD light appears on the front of the System. Press DISPLAY during playback.

  • Page 69: Display 69

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM You can change the TV Aspect,Angle Icon, and Automatic Power Off features of the DVD Player in the Display menu. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. When Disc play is stopped, press SETUP/PROG.

  • Page 70: Language

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 70 Language You can use the LANGUAGE settings to select different languages for the Audio or Subtitles of DVDs, as well as languages for DVD Disc menus and the menus of the DVD Player SETUP menus. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System.
  • Page 71 E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Press o or p to select a language, then press OK. The language list continues on multiple screens. Press o or p 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 the code for the language you desire.

  • Page 72: Audio

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 72 Audio Change Audio settings based on other equipment you connected to the System or according to your Disc sound features.These settings only affect the Disc Audio playback from the DVD Player of the System. Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System.

  • Page 73: On-Screen Displays 73

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM DVD Display Press DVD to put the System in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to see the following displays during DVD playback. CH 7/49 0:01:46 - 0:03:27 CH (Chapter): Current Chapter number / total Chapters...

  • Page 74: Black Level

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 74 Black Level Black Level Adjust Black Level to brighten the DVD picture during playback. Press DVD to ensure the System and the remote are in DVD mode.The red DVD light will appear on the front of the System.

  • Page 75: Selecting Radio Stations 75

    Press TUNER to select Tuner mode. light will appear on the front of the System.The current radio frequency (station number) will appear on the display panel. Press AUDIO/BAND to select FM or AM. Press { or B to select a preset radio station. You also can select a preset radio station by pressing the Number buttons.

  • Page 76: Preset Radio Stations

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 76 Preset Radio Stations Automatic Presetting You can store up to 40 preset radio stations automatically by follow- ing these steps. Press TUNER to select Tuner mode. The red TUNER light will appear on the front of the System. Press and hold SETUP/PROG until AUTO appears on the System’s display panel, then release SETUP/PROG.

  • Page 77: Glossary, Specifications 77

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM Glossary AUDIO IN/OUT 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: process in which the VCR memorizes TV channels.When you press SKIP i/CH o or SKIP j/CH p in VCR mode, you only scan through TV channels you receive.

  • Page 78: Helpful Hints

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 78 Helpful Hints Cleaning the System • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the System with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use a solvent, thinner, benzene, or alcohol to clean the System. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the System.
  • Page 79 E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM There is no sound or sound is poor. • Connect the audio cables firmly. Make sure the cables are connected to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV or Stereo. Details are on pages 11-14. • Check the audio settings of the DVD Player. Details are on page 72. •...
  • Page 80 E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 80 Helpful Hints (cont’d) 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. See pages 38-40 to reprogram your timer recordings.

  • Page 81: Helpful Hints

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 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 the VCR by pressing STOP/EJECT C A on the front of the System. •...

  • Page 82: Limited Warranty

    No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of mer- chantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

  • Page 84: Information Index

    E9000(P55-84).QX33.latest 03.6.5 2:49 AM 84 Information Index a-b repeat ....59 a-b repeat button ... .22, 59 ac power cord .

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