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Owner's Manual
MDR161V

DVD Recorder/

VCR with Line-in Recording (NO TUNER)
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    Read your Owner’s Manual first for Lea primero el Manual del Propietario, quick tips that make using your en donde encontrará consejos que Magnavox product more enjoyable. le ayudarán a disfrutar plenamente If you have read assistance, de su producto Magnavox.
  • Page 2: Safety Instruction

    Safety Instruction The model and serial numbers of this unit may be found on the cabinet. Model No.: You should record and retain those numbers for future reference. Serial No.: WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3 • Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. • For product recycling information, please visit - www.magnavox.com. Click on Notice for Progressive Scan Output •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Recording Safety Instruction ..............2 Information on DVD Recording ........24 Supplied Accessories ..............6 Before Recording ...............25 Maintenance ..................6 Auto Chapter Setting ..............25 Trademark Information ..............7 Recording Audio Select (XP) ..........25 Features .................. 8 Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording..26 Symbols Used in This User Manual ........9 Basic Recording &...
  • Page 5 Editing Español Information on Disc Editing ..........46 Español .................71 Title List ....................46 Discos Reproducibles ..............71 Editing Discs ..................46 Códigos de Región ...............71 Disco Grabable ................71 Formatting a Disc ..............47 Disco no Grabable ...............71 Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-new Conexión Básica ................72 DVD-RW ..................47 Conexión a un Televisor con un Puerto...
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Cleaning discs • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Remote Control (NB887UH) with Batteries (AA, 1.5V x 2) Wipe the disc from the center to out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. OPEN/ STANDBY-ON SOURCE...
  • Page 7: Trademark Information

    • This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs. MAGNAVOX is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation and is used by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc. under license from Philips Electronics North America.
  • Page 8: Features

    Features Playback This unit not only plays DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record and then edit on DVD. Theater surround sound in your home: Recording When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience This unit is compatible with recording on DVD-RW which is the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound...
  • Page 9: Symbols Used In This User Manual

    Symbols Used in This User Manual To specify which disc type each function is for, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. Note(s) • DVD-RW recorded in the non compatible recording format is not recordable. •...
  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    Functional Overview Front Panel 18 17 (*) The unit can also be turned On by pressing these buttons or inserting a cassette tape. 1. Cassette compartment (VCR) 14. TRACKING L / K buttons (VCR) Insert a cassette tape here. • Press to adjust the tracking during cassette tape playback or slow motion.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. AC Power Cord 8. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks • Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power Use to connect the component video inputs of a TV to this unit. monitor with a component video cable. •...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control OPEN/ STANDBY-ON SOURCE CLOSE Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Install the batteries (AA 1.5V × 2) matching the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment of the remote control. TITLE Note(s) Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting.
  • Page 13 9. E (reverse) button (DVD/VCR) 25. B (play) button (DVD/VCR) • Press to start playback or resume playback. DVD mode: 26. G (next) button (DVD) • During playback, press to fast reverse playback. • When playback is paused, press to slow reverse •...
  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    4. Displays the following Front Panel Display • Elapsed playback time • Current title / chapter / track / file number • Recording time / remaining time • Clock BS CS • Selected external input position • Remaining time for one-touch timer recording •...
  • Page 15: Connection

    Connection Read this first: 1. Disconnect the AC power cords of the devices from the AC outlet. 2. Make the connection as illustrated below. 3. After making all the connections, connect the AC power cords of the devices. • Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the RCA audio/video cables are connected to another VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.
  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi™ Compatible Port

    Connecting to a TV with an HDMI™ Copyright protection system To play the digital video images of a DVD via an HDMI Compatible Port connection, it is necessary that both the player and the display device (or an AV amplifier) support a copyright •...
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv With An S-Video Input Jack

    Connecting to a TV with an S-Video Connecting to a TV with Audio / Video Input Jack Input Jacks AUDIO IN RCA audio cable IN --- AUDIO --- OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN RCA audio cable VIDEO IN IN --- VIDEO --- OUT RCA video cable S-video cable...
  • Page 18: Jacks

    Connecting to a TV without Audio / Video Input Jacks Set channel 3 or 4 Rear of this unit VHF / UHF antenna ANT. IN IN --- AUDIO --- OUT external tuner RCA audio cable cable TV company IN --- VIDEO --- OUT RCA video cable VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 19: Digital Audio Connection

    Digital Audio Connection 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection Coaxial Cable Connection RCA Audio Cable Connection Stereo system DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Dolby Digital decoder COAXIAL digital audio COAXIAL coaxial cable digital audio AUDIO IN coaxial input jack Analog audio input jacks Rear of this unit RCA audio cable IN --- AUDIO --- OUT...
  • Page 20: Before You Start

    Press on the TV’s remote control, then press channel down button repeatedly until the “Initial Setup” menu is displayed. Examples of Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands Admiral Magnavox AUX CHANNEL Initial Setup LINE1, LINE2, Curtis Mathis Panasonic TV/VIDEO...
  • Page 21: On-Screen Display / Menu

    VCR Information On-screen Display / Menu VCR mode This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to easily guide you to the unit operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded 12:00AM disc, the disc/file in playback, the HDMI status, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playback, recording, or editing to suit your preference.
  • Page 22: Main Menu

    DVD Menu / DISC Playback Mode Main Menu <DVD Menu (DVD-RW)> Press [SETUP] to display the “Setup” menu. The “Setup” menu provides entries to all main functions of the unit. Use [K / L] to select an item, then press [OK]. DVD Menu Format Finalize...
  • Page 23: Switching Dvd / Vcr Mode

    Switching DVD / VCR Mode How to Insert a Disc / Cassette Tape Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must first select which component you would How to Insert a Disc like to operate. Press [DVD].
  • Page 24: Initial Setting

    Initial Setting Information on DVD Recording Perform the following steps when you turn On this unit for the first time. Before you make a recording, read the following information. Follow the procedure in “Finding the Viewing Channel on Your TV” (p.20) to display the “Initial Setup” Recordable Discs menu.
  • Page 25: Before Recording

    Before Recording Note(s) • This unit cannot record to CD-RW or CD-R. • All high definition pictures will be down-converted to standard definition pictures when they are recorded on this unit. Auto Chapter Setting • DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R recorded on a PC or a DVD/CD recorder may not be playable if ...
  • Page 26: Setting Aspect Ratio For Video Mode Recording

    Basic Recording & One-touch Note(s) Timer Recording • “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes analog sound to digital sound without compressing audio data. • When the recording mode is set something other than XP, the unit records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically even if “PCM” is selected.
  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording To set one-touch timer recording (OTR) This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Press [REC] repeatedly until a desired recording time (30 You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within minutes to 8 hours) appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 28 Press [TIMER]. Use [K / L] to select a recording mode. Use [K / L] to select “New Program”, then press [OK]. Date Start APR/17 12 : 00AM 1 : 00AM L1/L2 REC To Mode Timer Programming 1:00 THU APR/16 11:00AM Refer to “Recording Mode”...
  • Page 29: To Stop The Timer Recording In Progress

    If the timer program did not complete correctly, an error To stop the timer recording in progress number appears in the timer programming list. Press [ C] on the remote control. Timer Programming • Confirmation window will appear. FRI APR/17 11:00PM Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
  • Page 30: Hints For Timer Recording

    Hints for Timer Recording The Priority of Overlapped Settings • The timer program which has the earlier start time will be • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged placed first in the timer program list, and be given priority for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer over the programs with the later start time when timer programming will be lost.
  • Page 31: Satellite Link

    Satellite Link Press [OK] again. Satellite Link You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects Start Mode the video signal from the external tuner. 5:00PM To Standby Mode Preparing for the satellite link timer recording: Preparation on the tuner •...
  • Page 32: Settings For An External Device

    Settings for an External Device Connection to an External Device Connect the external device to the unit by using either input jacks L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). If the external device has monaural output, use the AUDIO L jack of L2 (Front) or L1 (Rear). Use an S-video or the RCA audio/video cable for this connection. S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 33: Recording From An External Device

    Bi-directional Dubbing Recording from an External Device You can copy the contents of a DVD to a cassette tape or do Before recording from an external device, refer to “Connecting vice versa. This function is only available when the contents to an External Tuner”...
  • Page 34: Protecting A Disc

    VCR to DVD DVD to VCR Use [K / L] to select “VCR DVD”, then press [OK]. Use [K / L] to select “DVD VCR”, then press [OK]. Dubbing Mode Dubbing Mode Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [DVD], then press [REC MODE] repeatedly to Press [VCR], then press [REC MODE] repeatedly to select a desired recording mode.
  • Page 35: Make A Disc Playable On Other Dvd Players

    Make a Disc Playable on Auto Finalizing Other DVD Players You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You Finalizing a Disc can use this function to finalize discs after finishing timer recordings and at the end of the disc space. Note(s) In order for DVD-RW or DVD-R to be playable on other •...
  • Page 36: Information On Playback

    Information on Playback Unplayable Discs The following discs will not play on this unit. Before you play DVD, read the following information. • CD-ROM • Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) Playable Discs and Files • DVD-RAM • Video Single Disc (VSD) • DVD-ROM •...
  • Page 37: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Playback from the Title List Direct Playback Note(s) • Some discs may start playback automatically. Press [DVD], then insert a playable disc*. Note(s) * For playable discs, refer to “Playable Discs and Files” • Some discs may start playback automatically. (p.36) •...
  • Page 38: Playing An Audio Cd, Viewing Jepg Files On Cd-Rw/R Or Dvd-Rw/-R

    It is recommended that files to be viewed on this unit are Playing an Audio CD, Viewing JEPG recorded under the following specifications: fi les on CD-RW/R or DVD-RW/-R <JPEG> • Upper limit: 6,300 x 5,100 dots. • Lower limit: 32 x 32 dots. •...
  • Page 39: Special Playback

    Special Playback Skipping TV Commercials during Playback Resume Playback You can play from where you last stopped playback. You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded programs During playback, press [ C]. without interruption. • The resume message will appear. During playback, press [CM SKIP].
  • Page 40: Step By Step Playback

    Step by Step Playback Zoom During playback, press [ F]. During playback, press [DISPLAY] to call up the display • Playback will be paused and sound will be muted. menu. Press [ G ] repeatedly. Use [0 / 1] to select to display the zoom menu.
  • Page 41: Marker Setting

    Marker Setting Repeat Playback Available repeat function may vary depending on the discs. During playback press [DISPLAY] to call up the display This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to menu. be called back later. •...
  • Page 42: Random Playback

    Random Playback Program Playback You can play a disc randomly instead of playing in the original You can program the disc to play in your desired order. order. Press [SETUP]. Press [SETUP]. Use [K / L] to select “DISC Playback Mode”, then Use [K / L] to select “DISC Playback Mode”, then press [OK].
  • Page 43: Search

    Search Time Search Using [ H ] / [ G ]: During playback, press [DISPLAY] to call up the display During playback, press [ G ] to skip the current title or menu. chapter and move to the next. • If the display menu is already displayed, skip to step 2. •...
  • Page 44: Selecting Audio/Video Format

    Selecting Audio/Video Format Switching Audio Sound Track You can select the format of audio and video depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. When playing a DVD-video recorded with two or more Switching Subtitles sound tracks (these are often in different languages), you can switch them during playback.
  • Page 45: Switching Camera Angles

    Switching Camera Angles Reducing Block Noise Some DVD-video have scenes shot from two or more angles. This function reduces noise in the playback picture. Angle information should be on the disc case if the disc During playback, press [DISPLAY] to call up the display contains multi-angle scenes.
  • Page 46: Information On Disc Editing

    Information on Disc Editing Editing Discs You can edit discs for the following items. Note that once you edit a title, the original title is overwitten. Title List • Adding Titles to a Playlist (Refer to page 48.) Title List allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc. •...
  • Page 47: Formatting A Disc

    Formatting a Disc Reformatting a Disc Manually Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-new DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW, you can format the disc by performing “Format”. You can format a DVD-RW for either video mode recording or VR mode recording. Note(s) When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW, the unit automatically •...
  • Page 48: Creating/Deleting A Playlist

    Creating/Deleting a Playlist Deleting All Playlists Adding Titles to a Playlist Playlist A playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed. Note(s) Playlist • Deleting a playlist will not increase the available recording time For VR mode DVD-RW, you can create the playlist as you on the disc.
  • Page 49: Deleting Titles

    Deleting Titles Editing Discs Deleting Part of a Title You can delete a title which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. For DVD-RW, when the last recorded title in the title list You can delete a specific part of a title.
  • Page 50: Putting Names On Titles

    Use [ H/ G ], [E ], [ D], [ B], and [ F] to find the Putting Names on Titles start point, then press [OK]. Edit - Scene Delete Start You can put title names on the titles and change the names Preview from this menu.
  • Page 51: Setting Chapter Marks

    Edit Title Name Setting Chapter Marks Use [K / L] to select a desired character set, then press [OK]. You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is Follow the list below using the [Number buttons] marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. repeatedly until a desired letter appears.
  • Page 52: Setting Or Clearing All Chapter Marks At Once

    Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks Dividing a Title at Once Playlist You can divide one title into two new titles. For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit Note(s) chapters at every time interval. You can clear the chapter mark too.
  • Page 53: Combining Titles

    Combining Titles Setting or Releasing the Title Protection Playlist You can combine two titles into a single title. Playlist To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the titles, you Note(s) can protect them in the “Edit” menu. You can cancel the title •...
  • Page 54: List Of Settings

    List of Settings The following table contains configurable system settings and their defaults. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents Playback Parental Lock Set the parental level for DVD playback. Pages → level 8 “Adult” to 1 56-57 “Kid Safe” Audio Out Dynamic Compress the range of sound volume.
  • Page 55 Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents Video Progressive Set to progressive scan mode (set to “ON”) or to interlace scan mode (set to Page 58 → “OFF”). TV Aspect Set picture size according to the aspect 4:3 Letter Box ratio of your TV.
  • Page 56: Setups

    Setups A password has not been set Use [K / L] to select “Yes”. Use the [Number buttons] to Playback enter a new password (except for 4737), then press [OK]. Change Password? Password Input Press [C] if you are playing a disc. Press [SETUP], then use [K / L] to select “General •...
  • Page 57 PCM (Default: 48kHz) Subtitle Language (Default: OFF) Use [K / L] to select an item, then press [OK]. Set the subtitle language. Use [K / L] to select an item, then press [OK]. 48kHz Subtitle Language 96kHz English • Your setting will be activated. French 48kHz: If your amplifier/decoder is NOT compatible with...
  • Page 58: Display

    Display Video Press [C] if you are playing a disc. Press [C] if you are playing a disc. Press [SETUP], then use [K / L] to select “General Press [SETUP], then use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [OK]. Setting”, then press [OK].
  • Page 59: Hdmi

    TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box) HDMI Audio (Default: ON) You can set the TV aspect ratio to match the format of what If you do not want to output the audio through HDMI (e.g., you are playing or watching (digital TV broadcast) with the digitally output the audio through the COAXIAL DIGITAL unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen AUDIO OUT jack to your audio system, etc.), you can set the...
  • Page 60: Reset All

    VCR Functions Reset All Caution when using S-video, component, or HDMI You can reset all settings to the defaults. connections for VCR: • Only the audio/video playback is available with these Note(s) connections. • The settings listed below will remain unchanged even after •...
  • Page 61: Recording

    Recording One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by Press [VCR], then insert a recordable tape with an pressing [REC] on the remote control. erase-protection tab intact. Press [VCR], then insert a recordable tape with an •...
  • Page 62: Index Search

    Index Search Time Search An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a cassette recording you make. You may skip to a specific marked point tape by entering the exact amount of time you would like to by following the steps below.
  • Page 63: Other Operations

    Other Operations Press [VCR]. Fast forward: When the unit is in stop mode, press [D] to fast forward the cassette tape. Rewind: When the unit is in stop mode, press [E ] to rewind the cassette tape. To cue or review picture during playback (picture search): Press [E ], [ D] during playback.
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Symptom Remedy The power does not turn On.
  • Page 65 Symptom Remedy No image from HDMI connection. • Check the HDMI connection. (Check the status of the HDMI related indications.) • Check whether the connected monitor or other device supports HDCP. (This unit will not output a video signal unless the other device supports HDCP.) •...
  • Page 66 Symptom Remedy “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. • If there is a power failure or the AC power cord is unplugged during recording, finalizing, formatting or editing (even after “Repairing” disappears), a repairing process will begin automatically just after turning the unit On again.
  • Page 67 Error message Cause Solution Disc Error • Unplayable disc is inserted in the • Insert a standardized disc which have unit. the logos on page “Playable Discs — Please eject the disc. — and Files” (p.36). • The disc is upside down. Playback feature may not be available on •...
  • Page 68: Language Code

    Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Hungarian 5467 Russian 6467 Afar 4747 Icelandic 5565 Samoan 6559 Afrikaans 4752 Indonesian 5560 Sangho 6553 Albanian 6563 Interlingua 5547 Sanskrit 6547 Amharic 4759 Interlingue 5551 Scots Gaelic 5350 Arabic 4764 Inupiak 5557...
  • Page 69: Glossary

    Glossary Analog Audio PCM (pulse code modulation) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare The most common system of encoding digital audio, found this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data indirect representation of sound.
  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications General VCR video heads Four heads Power requirements 120V AC, 60Hz Power consumption 30W (standby: 3.8W) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 17.2 x 4.0 x 10.3 inches (435 x 99.5 x 260mm) Weight 9.33 lbs. ( 4.23kg ) Operating temperature 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C) Operating humidity...
  • Page 71: Español

    Español Códigos de Región El número presente en el interior Discos Reproducibles el globo se refiere a una región del mundo.Este aparato puede Este aparato es compatible con la reproducción de los reproducir discos DVD que siguientes discos y archivos. estén rotulados para ALL las regiones o para la región 1.
  • Page 72: Conexión Básica

    Conexión Básica IN --- AUDIO --- OUT AUDIO IN cable RCA de audio IN --- VIDEO --- OUT VIDEO IN cable RCA de video parte trasera de este aparato Conexión a un Televisor con un Puerto Compatible con HDMI™ • HDMI emite las senales de video / audio sin convertirlas en senales analogicas. •...
  • Page 73: Configuración Inicial

    Confi guración Inicial Grabación Básica Cuando usted encienda este aparato por primera vez necesita Presione [DVD]. seguir estos pasos. • Presione [OPEN/CLOSE A] para abrir la bandeja de discos e insertar su disco con el rótulo aupntando hacia arriba. Presione [y]. Presione de nuevo [OPEN/CLOSE A] para cerrar la bandeja •...
  • Page 74: Grabación Con Temporizador

    Grabación con Temporizador Reproducción Usted puede programar el equipo para que grabe hasta Presione [DVD]. 12 programas, con un mes de anticipación. También hay disponibles grabaciones de programas diarias o semanales. Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que Abra la bandeja de discos, y Inserte un disco. •...
  • Page 75: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY NINETY (90) DAY LABOR / ONE (1) YEAR PARTS WARRANTY COVERAGE: or a part that has been modified without written company per- This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth mission, or (d) if any serial number has been removed or defaced, below.

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